News from the Island

Upcoming Demos are added frequently.  Please check here for updates.

June 21st, Quilted Strait in Port Gamble (WA) 11am-2pm

October 3rd, Gig Harbor (WA) Quilter's Guild 1:30pm





Pattern of the Month Highlights

The Pokey Pincushion is something I love.  Here is why. Laura proposed we make a pattern for a pincushion. I was skeptical.  I had a pincushion. It was made by a dear relative that had passed away.  It was what I used.  Period.  But Laura has a way of encouraging.  So we designed a very simple pattern.  Oh, my goodness!  I love it! 

I still use the sentimental pincushion by my sewing machine.  A place of honor.  But the Pokey Pincushion is so wonderfully easy and perfect in every way and I love, love, love the walnut shell stuffing.  So this pincushion sits on my ironing board.  Or I move it to the cutting table.  Or I move it to the side table when I’m hand sewing.  I never knew I needed another pincushion.  Now I want two more. I will play with color when I make them.  You might need one (or more) too and this pattern is affordable and so darn easy! BGQ1203, Pin Cushion Filling.

. . . B E A C H . . . G A R D E N . . . Q U I L T S 2.21.12

pokey pincushion

Look at what's new in the studio! Our plump little "Pokey Pincushion" is a hip little pincushion that has narrow-to-wide stripes in a back and forth pattern.  It's a real charmer that can be easily made from scraps. This simple pattern takes about 1 1/2 hours start to finish for most sewers.  In other words, E-A-S-Y!  Oh, and F-U-N!  We've used all kinds of fabrics and they all turn out A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!  No fooling. 

The second pattern offered in our new line of affordable patterns - hey, it's only $5.00! As an introduction, we are offering you another screaming deal. Order the Pokey Pincushion anytime between now and St. Patrick's Day (that is March 17th) and you will have the luck of the Irish because we will do it again.  Give you a dollar off!  Make one for you and your favorite sewing friend; or for some friends at the quilt guild.  They are that easy. Enter code: irish at checkout.

#BGQ1202 Pokey Pincushion