tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14090074147463126902024-02-20T18:40:58.583-08:00Pink Castle BlogBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05543068827027606863noreply@blogger.comBlogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-65472846997961434512017-11-21T10:01:00.000-08:002017-11-21T10:01:00.985-08:00Chocolatier BOM - November <h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Each month we will be sharing the current Chocolatier Block with you - we're grateful you've chosen to sew with us!<br /><br />For all of the blocks in the Chocolatier quilt, we recommend pressing all seams open. Some of the pieces in these blocks can get small and pressing open can help reduce bulk when multiple seams collide.</span></h3>
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<span style="line-height: 22.4px;">As you've probably figured out by looking at the Cutting Instructions, this month is NOT for the faint of heart. </span><br />
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Put on you patience pants and carefully follow the instructions and you'll do great! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We'll start off with the Flying Geese. You'll make 16 with White Polka Dot/Dark Aqua and 16 with Dark Aqua/White Polka Dot.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Layout the Block and then sew together! </span><br />
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Repeat the Flying Geese Instructions with the Deep Pink and Whilte Polka Dot fabrics.<br />
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Sew all the pieces together.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Phew! We'll have 8 Bracelet #1 Blocks and 16 Bracelet #2 Blocks<br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6px;">Next month we're putting it all together! </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">When you've finished this month's blocks, hop on over to <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and show them off using the hashtags #chocolatiersampler and #PCFchocolatier - we love seeing what you make!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">See you next month! - Kara </span></td></tr>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-76813831137666991552017-10-21T09:36:00.000-07:002017-10-21T09:36:00.182-07:00Chocolatier BOM - October <h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Each month we will be sharing the current Chocolatier Block with you - we're grateful you've chosen to sew with us!<br /><br />For all of the blocks in the Chocolatier quilt, we recommend pressing all seams open. Some of the pieces in these blocks can get small and pressing open can help reduce bulk when multiple seams collide.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">September's blocks are called Argyle and use hourglass blocks. We will be making 8 blocks. </span><br />
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We will be making a total of 32 Hourglass units in 3 different colorways.<br />
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Follow the instructions to create the half-hourglass units.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">After sewing two half-hourglass units together to make the hourglass block, trim the block to be 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"<br /><br />Take your time trimming to make sure the blocks keep the right angles.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9oq5t1nXzak/WLcGemPN3jI/AAAAAAAAATU/P7UFYEt0wsAuYtGPSbS5rc8F7DmrXE_4ACK4B/s1600/IMG_0076.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9oq5t1nXzak/WLcGemPN3jI/AAAAAAAAATU/P7UFYEt0wsAuYtGPSbS5rc8F7DmrXE_4ACK4B/s320/IMG_0076.jpg" width="320" /></a></span>Sew 4 squares together to make a complete hourglass block.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">We're almost done! Just two more months and our Chocolatier Quilt will be complete. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">When you've finished this month's blocks, hop on over to <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and show them off using the hashtags #chocolatiersampler and #PCFchocolatier - we love seeing what you make!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">See you next month! - Kara </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-21818402280808405742017-09-21T09:13:00.000-07:002017-09-21T09:13:01.886-07:00Chocolatier BOM - September <h1>
Hi everyone!</h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Each month we will be sharing the current Chocolatier Block with you - we're grateful you've chosen to sew with us!<br /><br />For all of the blocks in the Chocolatier quilt, we recommend pressing all seams open. Some of the pieces in these blocks can get small and pressing open can help reduce bulk when multiple seams collide.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">September's blocks are called Maple Leaf and Baseball and use half-square triangles and curves techniques. This is the last of the sampler blocks, and we'll be making one of each block. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;">We'll start with 4 HST units and 1 Stitch-n-Flip unit. Layout the squares and sew them together<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sFIj_koJTf0/WLcAhY3hwlI/AAAAAAAAASI/abdu8Rqk4O0Pijlbr3XwmAMzygeKQH2GgCK4B/s1600/IMG_0060.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sFIj_koJTf0/WLcAhY3hwlI/AAAAAAAAASI/abdu8Rqk4O0Pijlbr3XwmAMzygeKQH2GgCK4B/s320/IMG_0060.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br />Sew into rows.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_nQAw_RYdIA/WLcArGx2RiI/AAAAAAAAASQ/fTVWNYdphhMw6lTE1o-hgU8eW9FO82GaACK4B/s1600/IMG_0061.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_nQAw_RYdIA/WLcArGx2RiI/AAAAAAAAASQ/fTVWNYdphhMw6lTE1o-hgU8eW9FO82GaACK4B/s320/IMG_0061.jpg" width="320" /></a></span>Quick and easy! Now, let's tackle curves.<br />
<span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;"><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zDzzsQ5q9cs/WLcA1_kFWhI/AAAAAAAAASY/lnMSCbpu6U0weaAc_Kl8KR6uIr7Zl1t9gCK4B/s1600/IMG_0071.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zDzzsQ5q9cs/WLcA1_kFWhI/AAAAAAAAASY/lnMSCbpu6U0weaAc_Kl8KR6uIr7Zl1t9gCK4B/s320/IMG_0071.jpg" width="320" /></a></span>First, cut out your pieces.<br />
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Trim the block as shown in the instructions.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">When you've finished this month's blocks, hop on over to <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and show them off using the hashtags #chocolatiersampler and #PCFchocolatier - we love seeing what you make!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">See you next month! - Kara </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-38014473104920674792017-08-21T08:44:00.000-07:002017-08-21T08:44:00.189-07:00Chocolatier BOM - August <h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Each month we will be sharing the current Chocolatier Block with you - we're grateful you've chosen to sew with us!<br /><br />For all of the blocks in the Chocolatier quilt, we recommend pressing all seams open. Some of the pieces in these blocks can get small and pressing open can help reduce bulk when multiple seams collide.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">June's blocks are called Rosebud and Arbor Window and use lots of little pieces, so precision is key! We'll be making one of each block. </span></div>
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Arbor Window is a simple block. Make sure all your squares are the cut well; this will really help your block turn out.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;">Carefully trim the block to 6 1/2" x 6 1/2"</span><span style="font-size: 16px;">When you've finished this month's blocks, hop on over to <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and show them off using the hashtags #chocolatiersampler and #PCFchocolatier - we love seeing what you make!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">See you next month! - Kara </span></td></tr>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-47272325718232181192017-07-21T08:26:00.000-07:002017-07-21T08:26:30.116-07:00Chocolatier BOM - July <h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Each month we will be sharing the current Chocolatier Block with you - we're grateful you've chosen to sew with us!<br /><br />For all of the blocks in the Chocolatier quilt, we recommend pressing all seams open. Some of the pieces in these blocks can get small and pressing open can help reduce bulk when multiple seams collide.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">July's blocks are called Rail Fence and 8-Pointed Star and use strip piecing and templates. We'll be making one of each block. </span><br />
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First we will sew 2 strips together to create these long strips. Next, cut the strips 2 1/2" wide. Layout the block and follow the instructions to complete the block.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">When you've finished this month's blocks, hop on over to <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and show them off using the hashtags #chocolatiersampler and #PCFchocolatier - we love seeing what you make!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">See you next month! - Kara </span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-47059200747407125762017-06-21T08:12:00.000-07:002017-06-21T08:12:01.789-07:00Chocolatier BOM - June <h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Each month we will be sharing the current Chocolatier Block with you - we're grateful you've chosen to sew with us!<br /><br />For all of the blocks in the Chocolatier quilt, we recommend pressing all seams open. Some of the pieces in these blocks can get small and pressing open can help reduce bulk when multiple seams collide.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">June's blocks are called Card Trick and Bleeding Heart and uses half-square triangles and applique techniques. We'll be making one of each block. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First, we'll be making 4 HST. Make sure to square them up to 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;">Next we'll make Hourglass units. Square them up to 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"</span><br />
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Layout the squares and then sew them together. Now on to applique! </div>
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Use the template found inside the pattern and cut out the pieces. </div>
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Fuse template A to the block and then fold diagonally and finger press. This will help you place the next piece.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">We're half way there! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">When you've finished this month's blocks, hop on over to <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and show them off using the hashtags #chocolatiersampler and #PCFchocolatier - we love seeing what you make!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">See you next month! - Kara </span><br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-23698661060131164902017-05-22T07:48:00.000-07:002017-05-22T07:48:08.231-07:00Chocolatier BOM - May <h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Each month we will be sharing the current Chocolatier Block with you - we're grateful you've chosen to sew with us!<br /><br />For all of the blocks in the Chocolatier quilt, we recommend pressing all seams open. Some of the pieces in these blocks can get small and pressing open can help reduce bulk when multiple seams collide.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">May's blocks are called Double X 1915 and Nine Patch Star and use Half Square Triangles and Paper Piecing techniques. We'll be making one of each block. </span><br />
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First, we'll be making 10 HST. Make sure to square them up to 2"x2" <br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Now we're on to Paper Piecing! If your new to this technique, I recommend reading through all the instructions first, then carefully work through each step. You'll have enough fabric to make a few extras if you mess up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">And there we have it - our fifth month of blocks are complete! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">When you've finished this month's blocks, hop on over to <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and show them off using the hashtags #chocolatiersampler and #PCFchocolatier - we love seeing what you make!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">See you next month! - Kara </span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-4377769810734111612017-04-21T07:27:00.000-07:002017-04-21T07:27:21.040-07:00Chocolatier BOM - April <h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Each month we will be sharing the current Chocolatier Block with you - we're grateful you've chosen to sew with us!<br /><br />For all of the blocks in the Chocolatier quilt, we recommend pressing all seams open. Some of the pieces in these blocks can get small and pressing open can help reduce bulk when multiple seams collide.</span></h3>
<span style="font-size: 14px;">April's blocks are called Irish Chain String and Log Cabin and use string </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;">piecing</span><span style="font-size: 14px;"> and the classic Log Cabin. We'll be making one of each block. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">Start by chain piecing the little squares to make 4 For Patch units. You will square these up to be 2" </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Next, follow AnneMarie's instructions for the string bock!</span><br />
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Attach the Four Patch units, Chocolate squares, and string square to create the block.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;">The Log Cabin block comes together super easily! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">And there we have it - our fourth month of blocks are complete! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">When you've finished this month's blocks, hop on over to <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and show them off using the hashtags #chocolatiersampler and #PCFchocolatier - we love seeing what you make!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">See you next month! - Kara </span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-10547842863586975532017-03-22T11:52:00.001-07:002017-03-22T11:52:22.058-07:00How to get a professional finished look when sewing garments!<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: black; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter">
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05543068827027606863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-36176569022130660732017-03-21T06:48:00.000-07:002017-03-21T06:50:36.784-07:00Chocolatier BOM - March <h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Each month we will be sharing the current <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/pages/block-of-the-month-2017-chocolatier" target="_blank">Chocolatier Block</a> with you - we're grateful you've chosen to sew with us!<br /><br />For all of the blocks in the Chocolatier quilt, we recommend pressing all seams open. Some of the pieces in these blocks can get small and pressing open can help reduce bulk when multiple seams collide.</span></h3>
<span style="font-size: 14px;">March's blocks are some of my favorite! They're super simple with a big impact. We have one Flying Geese unit and one plus block. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;">Make sure to cut this block precisely!<br />Layout the pieces, then follow the order in the instructions.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AW6n62Dw5Kc/WLWvywR9UHI/AAAAAAAAAMY/fW60NlrylvAsFaRH1CwMD-1TUyuL87WcACK4B/s1600/IMG_0018.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AW6n62Dw5Kc/WLWvywR9UHI/AAAAAAAAAMY/fW60NlrylvAsFaRH1CwMD-1TUyuL87WcACK4B/s320/IMG_0018.jpg" width="256" /></a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">And there we have it - our third month of blocks are complete! </span></div>
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This past year we brought in a great selection of jersey <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/collections/material-jersey-knit" target="_blank">knits to Pink Castle Fabrics</a>, and we've been having fun learning to make garments.<br />
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When I (Kara) came across this <a href="http://mixitmakeit.blogspot.com/p/free-pattern-millie-dress.html" target="_blank">super cute cute (and FREE) pattern from Mix it Make it,</a> I knew I had to try it out. You can find all the pattern pieces and steps on her website, but I thought it would be fun to show you how I made mine.<br />
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I would say this pattern is great for a beginner. It's simple, but that ruffle adds some fun!<br />
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First things first: this pattern is listed in metric measurements, so you're going to want to use a conversion calculator (<a href="http://www.metric-conversions.org/converter.htm" target="_blank">like this one</a>) if you're used to imperial measurements.<br />
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I choose to use <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/collections/material-jersey-knit/products/wire-flowers-foil-in-knit" target="_blank">Wire Flowers Foil</a> in knit from Art Gallery Fabrics. I love that the neutral color palette makes it wearable in any season. This pattern only required 1 yard, too. <br />
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First, print out your three pattern pieces and lay them on the fabric to cut out. I like using pattern weights so that I don't have to pin into the fabric.<br />
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You'll also be cutting out a skirt piece and the 2 ruffles. Here are my pieces all cut out.<br />
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Next, you'll take the dress top pattern and fold it along the vertical line. Place the pattern piece on the fabric and draw a line to mark the ruffle placement.<br />
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You'll want to do this on both the front and back piece. I marked the lines in pink, below, so that you could see where they line up. </div>
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Now you're going to sew the shoulder seams right sides together. I used a <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/search?q=Janome+mylock" target="_blank">serger</a>, but you can also use the overlock stitch on a regular sewing machine.<br />
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This part is scary! cut along the lines you drew to divide the top into 3 separate pieces. </div>
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Take your two ruffle pieces (the long rectangles) and gather them using a long stitch on your sewing machine. </div>
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Line up the ruffle right sides together along the cut sides of the middle top piece. Mark the middle of the ruffle with a pin, this will make placing the ruffle much easier. </div>
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Make a sandwich with the far side, ruffle, and middle top piece as shown. Sew through the three layers making sure the ruffles are evenly distributed.<br />
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Here are the ruffles sewn in place. </div>
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Next, you'll attach both sleeves at the shoulder seams<br />
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Turn the shirt inside out and sew along the side seam and sleeve seam.<br />
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We're getting close! Now onto the skirt. Sew the rectangle together to create on continuous loop. Then hem the skirt and sleeves. I did this by using a <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/search?q=coverpro" target="_blank">coverstitch</a> machine. It made is SO easy to get a great looking hem. </div>
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You're also going to want to turn under the neckband of your dress. I used a stretch stitch on the Janome Skyline S7 machine and it worked beautifully. </div>
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There we go! A super easy, and extremely cute dress all ready to wear. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">And there we have it - our second month of blocks are complete! </span></div>
<span style="font-size: 16px;">When you've finished this month's blocks, hop on over to <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and show them off using the hashtags #chocolatiersampler and #PCFchocolatier - we love seeing what you make!</span><br />
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Each month we will be sharing the Chocolatier Block of the Month with you.<br />
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I'm Kara, a garment seamstress and novice quilter, and I'm excited to make this skill-building BOM to help me gain quilting confidence!<br />
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January's block is the Corner Star and uses Half-Square Triangles and Flying Geese.<br />
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When you've finished this month's blocks, hop on over to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcastlefabrics/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and show them off using the hashtags #chocolatiersampler and #PCFchocolatier - we love seeing what you make!<br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-24801039506975748032017-02-01T08:08:00.000-08:002017-02-01T08:08:07.800-08:00New Art Gallery Bundle Club line up!<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: black; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter">
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This season <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/collections/manufacturer-art-gallery/in-stock" style="color: #26abe2; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Art Gallery</a> has introduced some new and exciting collection concepts. In February we are shipping two of the new Capsules collections. These are 10 print collections based on a theme. Next month for March we are shipping two of Art Gallery's new Fusion collections. These feature 10 prints from past collections. BUT they are all recolored to match one lovely color palette! (I REALLY love this idea!)<br /><br />In April we welcome a new line from <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/collections/manufacturer-art-gallery/designer-amy-sinibaldi+in-stock" style="color: #26abe2; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Amy Sinibaldi</a>! Her <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/collections/manufacturer-art-gallery/collection-charleston" style="color: #26abe2; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Charleston</a> collection and matching <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/collections/manufacturer-art-gallery/collection-les-petits" style="color: #26abe2; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Les Petits</a> basics are part of Art Gallery's new Angles division. This will showcase more geometric and modern fabrics than the painterly florals that are staples in the AGF lineup. These collections will have less than 20 prints so they will have a few matching basics added in for the club.<br /><br />Here is the club line up preview for the next few months:</div>
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This 7 month block of the month begins mid-February! Each month you get fabric to make one block a dozen times. It really is <a href="https://pink-castle-fabrics.recurly.com/subscribe/quicker-by-the-dozen-block-of-the-month" style="color: #26abe2; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">quicker by the dozen</a>! Kara and I will send you an email each month with tips and tricks that we learned while making the blocks. You will receive all fabric you need to create this quilt top including binding! (backing sold separately)<br />
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05543068827027606863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-25574147346307342162016-11-30T07:34:00.000-08:002016-11-30T07:34:09.953-08:00Pat Sloan's Book Tour! Teach Me to Machine Quilt!<div style="text-align: center;">
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See that smiling face on the cover? That's my friend Pat Sloan! AND I'm really excited that she asked me to be a part of her book tour for her awesome new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1604688319/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1604688319&linkCode=as2&tag=boredof-20&linkId=09d7a3c801e8294137a3d6bd13aa998b" target="_blank">Pat Sloan's Teach Me to Machine Quilt: Learn the Basics of Walking Foot and Free-Motion Quilting</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=boredof-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1604688319" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.</div>
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This book is the third in a new "Teach Me" to quilt series that Pat is putting together. The other two books in the series, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1604685239/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1604685239&linkCode=as2&tag=boredof-20&linkId=bbd5140e9b9c9f24d67e36ebae8156ab" target="_blank">Pat Sloan's Teach Me to Applique: Fusible Applique That's Soft and Simple</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=boredof-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1604685239" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1604687053/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1604687053&linkCode=as2&tag=boredof-20&linkId=05895a82f791bdfc36ad8ea724c13111" target="_blank">Pat Sloan's Teach Me to Sew Triangles: 13 Easy Techniques Plus 12 Fun Quilts</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=boredof-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1604687053" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> are still available so make sure you grab those too so you can have them all! As a <a href="http://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/" target="_blank">quilt shop owner</a>, I think this is a great idea. I have customers that will come into the shop and see a quilt and say, "Oh, I could never do that. I don't know how to _______." I can just hand them a book with Pat's smiling face on it and say, "Now you can!"<br />
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Machine quilting on a home machine is is the most requested class in my shop. It seems scary at first to quilters. Here's a quilt top that took hours and hours to finish and they don't want to ruin it. Or they don't know where to start. AND you see all these folks who have been quilting for years (or who send their quilts out to a professional) and you compare yourself. "My quilting could never look like that!" Of course it can! Get Pat's book and get practicing!<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1604688319/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1604688319&linkCode=as2&tag=boredof-20&linkId=88a6f254a06cad85c1606cdd19c0dff5" target="_blank">Teach Me to Machine Quilt</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=boredof-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1604688319" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> has a lot of information. Some quilting books you see just have a few ages of introductory quilt information and then some projects. Not so on this book. It's really meant to dive deep into the subject of machine quilting. And it really does. Pat goes over the entire process from start to finish. She highlights different methods too. For example, pin basting vs. spray basting. This way you can try both out and decide for yourself which you prefer. That makes Pat's book one that you can keep as a reference and go back to over and over again. AND it includes information for BOTH free motion quilting AND walking foot quilting!<br />
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One of my favorite things about <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1604688319/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1604688319&linkCode=as2&tag=boredof-20&linkId=88a6f254a06cad85c1606cdd19c0dff5" target="_blank">Teach Me to Machine Quilt</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=boredof-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1604688319" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> are the visual references. There are a lot of pictures in this book. Including visual references on thread weights and what that looks like quilted, different ways to piece the back of the quilt, and what your quilting should look like and how to fix issues. PLUS there are 8 bonus videos that you can watch (information on how to see them is in the book!) so you can really get a good idea of what Pat is talking about. That is very valuable.<br />
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The sample projects at the end of the book are great for practicing what you just learned. Pat has included both small (nice to start with something more manageable) and larger (lap size) projects. She also has some applique to practice after you have learned everything from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1604685239/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1604685239&linkCode=as2&tag=boredof-20&linkId=7cfddae0d368f478f8eb4e7fb6b26e4e" target="_blank">Teach Me to Applique</a>. I fell in love with the Cherry Pie project from the book and I started a few blocks.<br />
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Pretty cool blocks huh? My plan is to make two more (smaller than the version in Pat's book) and then quilt the baby quilt myself. These blocks finish at 15" so they are just the right size to make a quick baby quilt. And I'm pretty sure I can handle quilting that myself . Especially now that I have Pat's book to walk me through it... get it, walk me... you know because of the walking foot.. Okay, bad joke.</div>
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Make sure you go to <a href="http://blog.patsloan.com/2016/11/the-best-reviews-are-always-on-the-last-day-and-you-can-catch-up-with-you-who-missed.html" target="_blank">Pat's Blog</a> and enter to win a copy of her book! Thanks Pat for including me :)</div>
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05543068827027606863noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-80638711701082241172016-11-21T08:00:00.000-08:002016-11-29T09:32:14.627-08:00Vice Versa Block of the Month - NovemberHello, everyone! For our 2016 Block of the Month, the Vice Versa quilt, we're going to share a blog post with you every month to show off our blocks, give you tips and tricks, or lend suggestions on how to make sewing your quilt smoother process!<br />
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Here's the month you've all been working toward! This month, we'll prepare our background and sashing fabrics and assemble our quilt.<br />
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Following the instructions on pages 74-76 of <i><a href="http://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/products/sister-sampler-quilts-softcover-book" target="_blank">Sister Sampler Quilts</a></i> by AnneMarie Chany, you can see how your blocks will be combined to form a quilt with a super modern layout. Her diagram on page 76 is very helpful for sewing them all together, but you are not at all obligated to put your blocks in the same places. I would just recommend not putting two of the same blocks next to each other. A design wall would be very helpful for determining your quilt's final layout.<br />
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After your quilt is assembled, you can quilt it or send it to your favorite longarmer! Kathy Koch of Thread Bear Quilting did a great job quilting with overlapping circles on her longarm. I'm so happy this quilt lives at Pink Castle Fabrics!<br />
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The binding complements the fabrics very well in this quilt. Dottie in Bluebird is one of my personal favorites. I love AnneMarie's tutorials for hand- and machine-binding on pages 120-124. Even if you've been quilting and binding for years, her instructions are very clear and easy to read. I forgot how simple joining the ends of binding can be, so I'm glad I read all of the instructions!<br />
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That's all for the year! It's been so great following along with all of you. I look forward to seeing all of your finished qults on Instagram! We're using the hashtags #viceversaBOM, #PCFviceversaBOM, and #sistersamplerquilts.<br />
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Hayley<br />
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For all of the blocks in the Vice Versa quilt, we recommend pressing all seams open. Some of the pieces in these blocks can get small and pressing open can help reduce bulk when multiple seams collide.<br />
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Since our blocks for this quilt are in strips placed on the bias, we need to create some triangular shapes to turn this into a square. The striped corners let us pull out some of our favorite colors from the blocks to tie the whole thing together. This is how we chose to piece our corners:</div>
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Since we're sewing the version of this quilt with 12" blocks, you'll need to strip piece two panels with your prints and sashing for the WOF. Be mindful of which direction you cut your diagonals! If done correctly, you should have extra fabric strip pieced to set aside and use for another project. If you're like me, and aren't paying close attention, you'll need all of that fabric to make up for a silly mistake you made.</div>
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That's all for this month. I look forward to seeing all of your finished blocks on Instagram! We're using the hashtags #viceversaBOM, #PCFviceversaBOM, and #sistersamplerquilts.</div>
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Janome is known for making easy-to-afford machines that last. <a href="http://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/">Pink Castle Fabrics</a> is dedicated to sell our customers only the best, and we feel that Janome is one of the best!</div>
The Skyline Series is certainly no different! All of the Skyline Series are great machines for everyday use, no matter if you're sewing garments, home decor, or quilting.<br />
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All four models have the same body, so they are all the same weight, have the same amount of work space, and one-step needle plate conversions.<br />
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The Janome Skyline S3 is the only one of the Skyline series that is able to be sold online. You can find it on our website for a very reasonable <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/collections/janomemachine/products/janome-skyline-s3">$999.00</a>! It's a great sewing machine for beginners and intermediates that you won't have to worry about them growing out of any time soon.<br />
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<li>Easy-Set Bobbin</li>
<li>7 mm maximum stitch width</li>
<li>5 mm maximum stitch length</li>
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In the <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/">Pink Castle Fabrics</a> Shop in Ann Arbor, we have the rest of the Skyline Series out on display for your test driving pleasure:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Skyline S5</span></div>
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A step-up from the Skyline S3, the S5 includes a knee lift and 2 mm more of a maximum stitch width. It's a bit more bang-for-your-buck with more stitches all around, too!<br />
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The Skyline S5 features:<br />
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<li>170 Stitches</li>
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<li>10 Buttonholes</li>
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<li>9 mm maximum stitch width</li>
<li>5 mm maximum stitch length</li>
<li>One-hand needle threader</li>
<li>Easy-to-navigate touch screen</li>
<li>Easy-set bobbin</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Skyline S7</span></div>
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Is one of our personal favorites here at Pink Castle Fabrics! We use it for our<a href="http://stitchalot.com/"> Glamp Stitchalot Retreats </a>for those in attendance that wish to rent a machine. It's the perfect sewing machine for apparel and quilting with special built-in applications for zippers, quilting, and piecing,<br />
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The Skyline S7 features:<br />
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<ul>
<li>Colored LCD Touch Screen</li>
<li>240 Stitches</li>
<ul>
<li>Including 11 buttonholes</li>
</ul>
<li>9 mm maximum stitch width</li>
<li>5 mm maximum stitch length</li>
<li>Superior needle threader</li>
<li>Easy-set bobbin</li>
<li>Acufeed Flex </li>
<li>Built-in Applications</li>
</ul>
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In this video, Brenda reviews the Skyline S7 and all of its </div>
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amazing features!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Skyline S9</span></div>
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The Skyline S9 is the only Skyline to be capable of machine embroidery! It is brand new as of September 2016. It has all the same sewing features as the Skyline S7 and then some! Really, you're not going to want to pass up this amazing machine.<br />
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The Skyline S9 features:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is just one of the many<br />
AMH embroidery designs that<br />
come already programmed into the<br />
Skyline S9!</td></tr>
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<ul>
<li>Colored LCD Touch Screen </li>
<li>300 Stitches</li>
<ul>
<li>Including 16 buttonholes</li>
</ul>
<li>9 mm maximum stitch width</li>
<li>5 mm maximum stitch length</li>
<li>Superior needle threader</li>
<li>Easy-set bobbin</li>
<li>Acufeed Flex</li>
<li>Built-in Wifi capabilities</li>
<li>250 Built-in Embroidery designs</li>
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<li>40 of which are designed exclusively by Anna Maria Horner! (Not available for individual purchase elsewhere!)</li>
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<li>Comes with three sizes of embroidery hoops: </li>
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<li>6.7" by 7.9"</li>
<li>5.5" by 5.5" </li>
<li>3.9" by 1.6"</li>
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<li>The ability to taper specific stitches to create beautiful borders</li>
<li>You can purchase a professional straight stitch plate to turn it into a straight stitch machine! </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skyline S9 with Embroidery Unit Attached</td></tr>
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*The first five people to purchase a Skyline S9 from <a href="http://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/">Pink Castle Fabrics</a> will receive a free gift worth up to $180!</div>
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Call the shop today or e-mail our Resident Janome Sales Girl, Molly, with any questions, comments, or concerns at <a href="mailto:Molly@PinkCastleFabrics.com">Molly@PinkCastleFabrics.com</a> </div>
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We can't wait to hear from you!</div>
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Did you know that October is Embroidery Month? We'll be posting throughout October with machine embroidery tips and tricks while also highlighting many of our amazing Janome Embroidery Machines. Stay Tuned!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-45755596912812403042016-09-15T11:20:00.005-07:002016-09-15T11:22:47.991-07:00Glamp Stitchalot November 2016We're coming up on our third<a href="http://www.stitchalot.com/"> Glamp Stitchalot</a> in less than two months!<br />
It will be held at the Kensington Hotel in Ann Arbor, Michigan November 10th through 13th, 2016.<br />
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<a href="http://www.stitchalot.com/">Glamp Stitchalot</a> is run by<a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/"> Pink Castle Fabrics.</a> With the purchase of a ticket, you will receive instructions from six well-known teachers, all meals for the entire weekend, and lasting friendships with new like-minded ladies and gentlemen.<br />
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In the past, our Glampers have had amazing experiences. As a company, we strive to make each Glamp even more successful than the last. Here are a few highlights from our past two <a href="http://www.stitchalot.com/">Glamp Stitchalot</a> Events:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cupcakes at the Welcome Mixer</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome Mixer</span><br />
Thursday night, we like to have a mixer for all of our Glampers to meet each other. We supply a buffet-style dinner after you check in and pick up your orders and goody bags.<br />
You have the opportunity to check in to the hotel, if you've decided to stay at the Kensington with us, set up your sewing machine if you've brought your own, and find your swap partner if you've partaken in the Swap! You have the freedom to roam about Ann Arbor throughout the afternoon and stop into the Pink Castle Fabrics shop to pick up anything you've forgotten.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Six Classes</span><br />
Each class will be taught by a professional quilter. We have six amazing teachers coming for November 2016: Latifah Saafir, Daniel Rouse, Sherri Lynn Wood, Nydia Kehnle, Luke Haynes, and Nicholas Ball! You can read more about each teacher at <a href="http://www.stitchalot.com/">www.stitchalot.com</a>.<br />
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Each class period will last two hours a piece. You'll be taught a different technique by each teacher.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Open Sewing Time</span><br />
Want to practice your new improvisational skills? Well, you get a lot of open sewing time throughout the weekend! We keep the sewing room open until Midnight both Friday and Saturday so you and sew to your heart's desire. We know to many of you that a sewing retreat means that you finally have time to get some sewing done, so we want to give you as much time to just relax and sew as you want and need!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Open Sew</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Pop-Up Shop</span><br />
Forget something or find you need just a little bit more fabric for one of your projects? We're here to help! You can find some of <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/">Pink Castle's</a> Finest working in the pop-up shop along with Pink Castle's Resident Janome Sale's Girl, Molly, hanging out to help you with any questions about the <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/collections/janomemachine">Janome Sewing Machines</a> we sell.<br />
We will have shelf cuts, bundles, and notions galore for your purchasing pleasures!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Katie, Kara, and Molly<br />
Hanging out in the Pop-Up Shop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Janome Machines at the Pop-Up Shop</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Massage Therapy</span><br />
Yes, you read that right! We bring in a certified massage therapist (sometimes two!) for those that need a little bit of R&R after sewing for many hours! The cost is $1/minute, and it's first-come-first-serve, so no need to schedule an appointment. Just drop in on the massage therapist whenever you need to and they'll take care of you!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Giveaways</span><br />
Throughout the weekend, we hold giveaways! A lot of them, too! I'm not going to spoil any surprises for our November Event, but look at June's awesome table of goodies:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">June's Giveaway Table<br />
November's will be different!</td></tr>
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We hope you'll join us for a weekend of sewing and fun. We still have a few tickets left, so don't hesitate to order yours at <a href="http://www.stitchalot.com/">www.stitchalot.com</a>!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We get folks from all over! Especially Canada</td></tr>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwSvUiqCT5wuyh4W1L3LSz4JmOGySI1clux_VOZa1Ud0uEd2QKsEfJ48ZuEGrq1iYzvr6wobqDIt6NGGsyn_FUKvF55zOxApvLpUWecyGNFvxtbogW0HZ_13fowz5JePsxOm4ha7XAeQ4/s1600/bib.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwSvUiqCT5wuyh4W1L3LSz4JmOGySI1clux_VOZa1Ud0uEd2QKsEfJ48ZuEGrq1iYzvr6wobqDIt6NGGsyn_FUKvF55zOxApvLpUWecyGNFvxtbogW0HZ_13fowz5JePsxOm4ha7XAeQ4/s200/bib.jpeg" width="150" /></a>Machine embroidery is one of the
most fun features of my <a href="http://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/products/janome-memory-craft-9900">Janome Memory Craft 9900</a>! Since purchasing this amazing
machine a year ago, I’ve been able to make some really interesting and fun
projects that I wouldn’t be able to do with just any sewing machine. It allows
me to make anything I want personalized and special. I have taken store-bought,
blank baby bibs made of light terrycloth and made a lovely bundle of shower gifts in less than half an
hour, and the girls always go crazy over them! <span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">I know learning the basics of
Machine Embroidery can be very daunting, so I’m here to help you learn how to
choose the right kind of stabilizer for different types of projects.</span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">First, let me disclaim this: These
are just tips on how to use the different types of stabilizer. Not everyone’s machine
or thread is exactly the same, so it may take some time for you to figure out
what exactly works for you and your projects. I’m going to go through the basic
types of stabilizer: tear away, cut away, and water soluble. I have figured all
of this out by trial and e</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">rror in my own projects and what works for me may not
work as well for you, and vice versa. I've also asked a Janome Educator and my personal embroidery guru,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniellewilkes/"> Danielle Wilkes</a>, for her personal tips and tricks. </span></div>
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<b>Tear Away stabilizer</b> is the
stabilizer that I and Danielle use the most. It's useful when working with:<br />
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<li><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">linen, </span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">linen-like fabrics, </span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">and quilting weight cottons. </span></li>
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">For these specific fabrics, it is suggested that medium weight stabilizer is used. There has been little use, in my personal experience, for light weight or heavy weight tear away stabilize</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">r unless you're using it for different weighted fabric than those I've already listed. Again, it depends on the project you're using it for. To remove it from the pattern, you simply just tear it away gently from the fabric. It will come away from where it is not stitched into the pattern.</span><br />
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<b>Cut Away stabilizer </b>is sturdier than tear away. It is usually used with fabric that is stretchy and needs more stability. Namely: knits! Onesies made of knit fabric are a perfect example of what to use cut away stabilizer for. Danielle has suggested using flesh-toned cut away on projects like this, that way the stabilizer does not show through the fabric when worn.<br />
Here is one of the onesies Danielle has made this summer! You can see how she used the cut away stabilizer and has cut closely around the pattern to keep the stabilizer in place, but to keep it out of the wearer's way:<br />
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There will be some instances where an in-the-hoop project will call for cut away. Because the nature of in-the-hoop projects is to stitch over specific spots over and over again as you add fabric and embelishments, sometimes you need an extra sturdy stabilizer to keep the project together while the needle punctures it repeatedly.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px; text-indent: 0.5in;">Here I used a clear sheet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px; text-indent: 0.5in;">of water soluble stabilizer on top</span></div>
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<b>Water Soluble, or Wash Away</b>, is exactly what it
means: it dissolves after being soaked in water for a certain amount of time or sprayed with a mist of water. The amount of time it takes depends on the brand and type, so be sure to read the basic instructions before using it. Many people prefer to use the mist-away rather than the soak-away as it takes less time to be rid of the residue left behind. However, there is no other advantage to the different ways of dissolving.</div>
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I also prefer to lay one layer of
the wash away film over any fabric with any sort of pile that <span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">I am working with</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">. What does that mean? Any kind of fuzzy fabric such as towels (or anything
made of terry-cloth, really) or cuddle/minky fabrics. If it has any sort of fuzz-factor,
really, you should place a layer of water soluble film on top before you embroider. This helps to keep the loops, hair, or loose fibers from poking through an otherwise
beautiful satin or tatami stitch during the stitching process. It also keeps any animal hair from looking like a bad case of bed-head. I don’t use any
sort of bonding agent to attach the solvy to the top of these fabrics, I just pet or brush the fibers so that they're all flowing in one direction, then lay it down on top and hoop it as it is; I don’t pull it tight or bond it with
any spray as the bonding will rip the fuzz or loops of fiber away, making the
fabric either weaker or bald. We don’t want bald minky on a baby blanket, do we? Definitely not!</span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> Sometimes it will be more appropriate to baste the stabilizer the old fashioned way, by stitching it rather than using adhesive. </span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> Also, you may not always want to bind the stabilizer to the fabric before you start stitching out your pattern. It's not an exact science, but when you find your special way of embroidery, your projects will come out beautifully and look store-bought, or even better!</span><br />
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Thank you for taking the time to read about my personal uses for the three main types of embroidery stabilizer.
I hope you have found this helpful and won’t be afraid to try something new.<br />
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let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, or have your own
bits of wisdom to share on the subject! E-mail Molly@PinkCastleFabrics.com with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Learn to make a cute tank top! This awesome pattern from the Merchant and Mills Workbook looks great worn with a sweater for fall and some jeans! Or even around the house with the Pajama Pants you will learn how to make on Friday!<br />
<strong>Materials Supplied: </strong>Includes a copy of the Merchant and Mills workbook and all machine rentals.<br />
<strong>Materials Required: </strong>Bring 2 Yards of pre-washed quilting cotton, chambray or cotton lawn fabric. 2 yards of 5/8" fold over elastic or bias tape for the neck and arm holes.<br />
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<strong>Materials Required: </strong>Bring 2 Yards of pre-washed quilting cotton, chambray or cotton lawn fabric. You will need 1.5 yards for the body and 1/2 yard for a contrasting cuff.<br />
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<strong>Materials Required: </strong>Bring 2 Yards of pre-washed medium weight knit fabric! (1 yard for the body and 1 yard for sleeves)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Here at <a href="http://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/">Pink Castle Fabrics</a>, we take pride in the fact that Janome dedicates so much time, effort, and money into giving back to the world. Whenever you sew on your new machine, you’ll think about the good you have personally done for society.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you have any more questions on any of our Janome products, please e-mail Molly@PinkCastleFabrics.com for more assistance. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409007414746312690.post-32784389907802825272016-09-02T07:35:00.001-07:002016-09-02T07:36:15.826-07:00Sewing Machine Review: Janome DC2015The <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/collections/janomemachine/products/janome-dc2015">Janome DC2015</a> is one of our favorite sewing machines at <a href="http://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/">Pink Castle Fabrics</a>.<br />
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This sewing machine is the perfect machine for every sewist out there, whether you're a quilter, a seamstress, or all of the above. It's the perfect learning machine for beginners, it's great for traveling, and it's perfect for keeping stored away when not in use!<br />
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We're going to show you exactly what comes with the machine in the following video. You'll be amazed at what comes with the <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/products/janome-dc2015">Janome DC2015</a> for the low cost of $599.00!<br />
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Here's a video showing you the ins and outs of the <a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/products/janome-dc2015">Janome DC2015</a> as well as some of our favorite features:<br />
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Thank you for watching! Now you know why the <a href="http://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/">Pink Castle Fabrics</a> family loves this sewing machine; it's small, durable, and easy to use!</div>
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If you have any more questions about any of our<a href="https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/collections/janomemachine"> Janome Machines</a>, please e-mail <a href="mailto:Molly@pinkcastlefabrics.com">Molly@pinkcastlefabrics.com</a> or call Pink Castle Fabrics at (877)-808-8695.</div>
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