Sequins are the most perfect embellishment for a holiday project. They add a sparkly, happy attitude that can’t come any other way. You can add sequins to quilts, pillows, clothing, foam balls, or any other project that you want to make special.
We carry two seasonal shape sets – Halloween and Christmas.
Sam has won the choice of either Halloween or Christmas sequin sets! You can see these and all the beautiful sequins we carry by clicking here.
I’ll be back with another Giveaway next Wednesday. Until then you can shop for all sorts of sewing notions, books, and other fun stuff at pieceocake.com!
Since I’m talking about machine applique today, this week’s giveaway will help your sewing machine return to pristine condition.
Oh Sew Clean Brush and Cloth Sets have two brushes, one flat and one angled, ensuring that you will have the right tool for every nook, cranny, crevice and surface of your machine! Also included in the set is a microfiber cleaning cloth that wipes without scratching or scraping.
The Ocean set is our Giveaway. But we also carry a lovely “pink” set. You can view them both by clicking on the link.
I’ll be back with another Giveaway next Wednesday. Until then you can shop for all sorts of sewing notions, books, and other fun stuff at pieceocake.com!
My quilts begin with an idea, then sketches. What you see below is the final sketch before I moved it to the computer.
This new quilt is going on my bed. Steve’s Birds, the current 2024 BOM, is for Steve’s bed. (Yes, we sleep in different rooms because—snoring 🤣. In our case, a good night’s sleep leads to a very happy marriage.)
The new BOM patterns will be available on their own, in January 2025. The downloadable patterns will not come with fabric—you can use any fabric that suits you. However, I am doing my best to make it easy for you to color your quilt like mine, if you want to.
I am using medium blue backgrounds cut from a variety of Laundry Basket fabrics. This is what I have so far, there may be more. We will offer a kit with similar background fabrics, in a few months, for those who want it.
I am going to use many Liberty of London quilting weight cotton prints in my applique. The prints are iconic, the colors make me smile. I have started gathering fat quarters, but it takes time. You have to get the fabric when it is available and it sells out fast. Some fabric that we have on order won’t be released until next year. Patience is a hard virtue 🤣.
Knowing that some of you will also want to start building a palette of fabric, we are offering a Liberty Stash Building Club that will start soon. If you are interested, please get on the Waiting List. There are a limited number of slots and being on the Waiting List does not guarantee a spot—but you will get an email when it’s time to really sign up.
You don’t have to save this fabric for the 2025 BOM—you can use it for other projects. In fact, you will have Liberty left over after the BOM to use in other projects.
I need to start my quilt soon and will probably have to supplement with other fabric from my stash. Happily, Liberty plays well with other fabrics ☺️.
This week’s giveaway is a big one – The Quilt Genius Design Tool Kit – perfect for those of you who want to unleash your design potential. The tool kit features five reusable stencils with shapes for popular quilt layouts and blocks, graph paper in three grid styles, and an instruction booklet. Kit includes: 9.5″ x 11″ folder, 5 stencils and an 8″ x 10″ graph paper pad. Guess what?! We will give away another one of these later this year. So keep your fingers crossed and watch for it to show up in a future newsletter!
I’ll be back with another Giveaway next Wednesday. Until then you can shop for all sorts of sewing notions, books, and other fun stuff at pieceocake.com!
We love this Handheld Eraser from Blackwing! It is made of a special soft material that erases dark graphite lines cleanly and easily. It works so well on both paper and fabric. And the sleek holder now comes in 3 colors: black, grey, and white! Our lucky winner, joanfiglar, will receive a grey holder. The holders are made of durable aluminum that lets you get a solid grip while erasing. You can see all three colors in our store by clicking here.
I’ll be back with another Giveaway next Wednesday. Until then you can shop for all sorts of sewing notions, books, and other fun stuff at pieceocake.com!
We love hearing from you when you let us know that you love something and also when you have an issue to resolve. Lee was the first to ask about this:
“I love my Lolo thread tamer, but I have a question. After several months of use – there’s a distinct thumbprint – it feels like the product is dry and a little gritty. Is it just time to replace it?”
Lorna talked to Kismet at LoLo who offered to replace the Thread Tamer but also suggested gently warming and stirring. Lorna relayed that info and here is what Lee did!
“So you can pass along to others, I ended up melting mine down on a candle warmer and adding some more extra-virgin olive oil. It’s worked perfectly since then.”
Thank you so much, Lee, for sharing! And it’s good to know how to keep LoLo’s Thread Tamer supple, no need to replace.
I did something similar to make a very small container of Thread Tamer to travel with. I carefully warmed up the original tin until I could scoop some out to put into a tiny little jar. That’s just one more idea to add in.
More about Thread Tamer from Marie: “I’m so glad I purchased Lolo thread tamer. Received today and immediatelytried it. What a difference as I’m sewing. Smooth, no tangles. I absolutely love it!!! Thank you for recommending a great product.”
For your body, you will love LoLo Bars (a moisturizer in a convenient bar), Cuticle Intensives (love these miracle sticks!), Soaps, and LoLo Feet. But don’t just take my word for it…
From Cathy: “I ordered the LOLO bars and LOVE them. It works so well on my split finger tips, I can stitch!”
Cathy also said that it’s amazing how after applying, LoLo doesn’t rub off on the wool or the thread she’s working with. She went from needle-turn appliqué to wool because of eyesight problems. Wool appliqué is “so forgiving,” she says, enjoying her afternoon hand sewing ritual.
Hand sewing is a calming focus when the world might not be calm. I’ve enjoyed evening hand sewing for decades. It’s what we do.
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