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Blogathon Canada - Aurifil, Northcott, and Robert Kaufman Giveaway Winners!

It's time to announce the winners of the giveaways!
Many thanks to all of you who participated and left beautiful comments.
We appreciate every word!

And a big THANK YOU to Aurifil, Northcott, and Robert Kaufman for their generous giveaways!

Here are the winners picked randomly.

And we're home!

Wow! Is the week over already? Hasn't it been an amazing time?
Thank You to everyone who took part in Blogathon Canada - all our hosts, our co-sponsors, and everyone who hopped across the country with us! We were so happy to see so many of you back from last year and meet so many participating for the first time. We appreciate all your wonderful comments. Thank You for making this week so much fun!

Blogathon Canada in Quebec and the Territories!

We're visiting Quebec and the beautiful Territories today on Blogathon Canada!

Blogathon Canada in Saskatchewan & Manitoba!

Isn't it fun to be able to travel across our great country from the comfort of your living room? We know you've been having a great time visiting BC, the Maritimes, and Alberta. Today we're going to make two stops - Saskatchewan & Manitoba!

Blogathon Canada in Alberta!

We've had a lot of fun visiting BC and the Maritimes over the last two days and now we're visiting Alberta! There are so many amazing quilting bloggers in this province that we're sure you'll enjoy visiting! Meet our fantastic hosts and lovely quilting bloggers from Alberta.

Blogathon Canada is off to the Maritimes!

We're off to the gorgeous Maritimes on Day 2 of Blogathon Canada! Representing the Maritimes are two wonderful quilting bloggers and they have a great list of blogs for you to visit.

Blogathon Canada is On!

Welcome to Blogathon Canada 2013 - a week long blog hop of Canadian quilting blogs!  This week you can travel across the country and meet 100s of quilting bloggers.  Find new blogs. Make new friends and enter giveaways to win fantastic prizes! 

Calling Canadian Quilters - Last Chance to Link Up!

Are you a quilting blogger in Canada?
Then be sure to link up to Blogathon Canada - an all Canadian, week long, blog hop of Canadian quilting blogs! Write to us at connect@sew-sisters.com before Thursday November 14 and we will add your blog to the list.

Meet talented quilters and win amazing prizes!

Go here for all the details: Blogathon Canada

This year we have a special treat for you! Not only can you win prizes from our store on the host bloggers blogs, you can also enter giveaways on our blog during Blogathon week!
These prizes are sponsored by our fabulous co-sponsors:

Stuff your Stocking this Christmas!

Go here to Register: Stuff your Stocking

Blogathon Canada is Back!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE: Blogathon Canada

Kona Club Challenge Giveaway Winner!

The Winner of the Kona Club Challenge - Giveaway is:

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8. elle said...

Fantastic shape and tutorial!

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Congratulations Elle!

We've emailed you. You can also write to us with your postal address at connect@sew-sisters.com.

Many thanks to Stacey from Stacey in Stitches for this great tutorial!

If you'd like to build your solids stash and receive gorgeous Kona Solids at your doorstep sign up for Kona Club! Go here: Kona Club 

Kona Club Challenge - Candy Dish Tutorial by Stacey Day

Stacey from Stacey in Stitches took the Kona Club Challenge this month.  Stacey used the colors we sent out in December 2012 for Kona Club and made this fun Candy Dish. We hope you enjoy this tutorial and make one of your own!

We are giving away the fat quarters that Stacey used in this tutorial so be sure to leave a comment on this post to win!

Candy Dish 

Hi, I’m Stacey from over at Stacey in Stitches. I am very excited to be a guest here at Sew Sisters, to share my Candy Dish tutorial! I live in Beautiful British Columbia with my husband, son, and slightly neurotic cat. I have been quilting and sewing since I was about 6. My grandma and mom taught me almost everything I know, and instilled a love of art in me that manifests itself in quilting. I have my diploma in Fashion Production from Olds College, and I dabble in knitting, crochet, and watercolour. I started blogging last year when my son was born, and I am so inspired by the myriad of talented quilters and fiber artists out there! I am also a member of the Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild.

It’s that time of year again when the stores start selling a yummy assortment of candy and snack size chocolates bars in preparation for the holiday season that kicks off at Halloween and doesn't stop until just after New Year's. With all the entertaining to be done, why not keep the crystal in the cupboard and show off your superb sewing skills with a set of quilted candy dishes? They are easy to make and give away as gifts, and can be made for every candy-filled holiday throughout the year, from Halloween and Christmas, to Valentines Day and Easter. The template can be enlarged or shrunk for a great variety of sizes, and you can utilize some of the fancy stitches on your machine to sew wedges together.

Jeannie's Xs and Os

Here's another quilt from 101 Fabulous Small Quilts. 
Jeannie made Ellen Pahl's Xs and Os using beautiful batiks. The quilt finishes at 20" X 20" and the finished block is 4" X 4".

Jeannie's Xs and Os

How long have you been quilting?

Officially since 1990 and unofficially since 1978. 

What are you most drawn to about quilting?

I love playing with colour. Coming up with unconventional combinations and making them work together.

What are you currently working on?

I have a few projects on the go. One of them is a Log Cabing Quilt using Marti Michell's ruler. This will be a class at Sew Sisters this Fall. 

What's your favourite dessert?

Cheese Cake

What toppings do you put on your hamburger?

Ketchup, mustard and lettuce. 

How long have you worked at Sew Sisters?

Almost 4 years. 

What do you do at the store?

I'm the Assistant Manager and I teach classes.

Do you have pets? What kind?

A dog named Albert and a cat named Jaxy. 

What's your other favorite thing to do beside quilting?

Hang out with my family.

What's your favorite notion or gadget?

At the minute it is my Curve Master Foot for my sewing machine. It makes sewing curves a breeze!

Jeannie with her Xs and Os Small Quilt

New Kona Colors!

Don't the new Kona Colors make you happy? Lots of beautiful grays, blues, and oranges to choose from.
We’ve added the new colors to our shelves so get them all!

Click here to purchase: New Kona Cotton Solids

We have a limited number of Kona Solids - Roll Ups on sale. Click here to check them out: Kona Solids - Roll Ups on Sale.

Snap Sack® Kit - Maple Leaves

Bring Fall colors into your home with this beautiful wall hanging featuring Maple Leaves. 

The Snap Sack® Kit - Maple Leaves includes the pattern and all the fabric you need for the top, backing and binding for only $17.99. The quilt finishes at approximately 11" X 29". 

Snap Sack® Kits are designed by Joan Ford from Hummingbird Highway.  

Look out for more in this series. 

Click here to purchase: The Snap Sack® Kit - Maple Leaves

Kona Club Challenge September Giveaway Winner

The Winner of the Kona Club Challenge - Giveaway is:

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34. roccagal said...

I just luv those colors!
great bag and tutorial!
thanks

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Congratulations roccagal!

We've emailed you. You can also write to us with your postal address at connect@sew-sisters.com.

Many thanks to Krista from Poppyprint for this great tutorial!

If you'd like to build your solids stash and receive gorgeous Kona Solids at your doorstep sign up for Kona Club! Go here: Kona Club 

Kona Club Challenge - Ballet Tote by Krista from Poppyprint

Krista from Poppyprint took the Kona Club Challenge this month. Krista used the colors we sent out in April 2013 for Kona Club and made this adorable Ballet Tote. We hope you enjoy this tutorial and make one of your own!

We are giving away the fat quarters that Krista used in this tutorial so be sure to leave a comment on this post to win!

Krista Hennebury sews and quilts in her little home studio in North Vancouver. She began quilting 12 years ago as a creative outlet after her two children came along.  She blogs at www.poppyprintcreates.blogspot.com sharing tutorials and travel photography, teaches workshops, runs a popular day-retreat business and is an active member of the Lions Gate Quilters Guild and the Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild. Her work has appeared in Quilters Connection, Fat Quarterly and Stitch magazines as well as Modern Quilt Blocks. She's currently working on an e-book sharing her knowledge with others who wish to start a retreat business in their community.

Ballet Tote

Finished size 8" x 12" x 2"
It's not just back to school this fall - it is back to ballet, too! Send your ballerina off in style with this sweet Ballet Tote featuring Sew Sisters' lovely April Kona Solids FQ set.  I designed this tote with my sister and nieces in mind; they've recently taken over Demi Pointe, a dance shop in Charlottetown, PEI. I've adapted a machine applique technique by Karen Soltys in "Applique Made Easy" from Rodale to make the scripted heart.  If the applique is too daunting, just skip it, or add a fusible appliqued monogram instead!

Please read through the tutorial and have a look at the photos prior to cutting or sewing anything!

Giveaways!

To celebrate our big Birthday Sale this year we're have a bunch of giveaways in Blog land!

Here are the lovely Canadian bloggers who accepted to host our giveaways. Make sure you stop by and enter and also check out their blogs!

• Stamp Stitch Create
• Quilt Matters
• True Blue Canadian 
• The Cuddle Quilter
• The Running Thimble

Enjoy and Good Luck!

Our Biggest Sale of the Year is Back!

Here are a few pointers when you shop the Birthday Sale online

If you've been to one of our sales before you'll know that we have a high volume of shoppers - both online and in the store. We will do everything we can to fill out your orders quickly and efficiently. You can help us do this by keeping a few things in mind when you shop online:

• Orders are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Please select alternate fabrics in case yours sells out - things go really quickly on sale day.

• Please be sure to provide specific instructions in the box titled : If we do not have the full quantity of an item on your order. For example you might say: " If you do not have the full 6 metres of the blue fabric please cancel that item but send the rest"; or "If you do not have the full 6 metres of the blue fabric cancel the whole order";  or "If you do not have the full 6 metres of the blue fabric please send a similar fabric of the same price. "

• Please note that we will send what we have if you do not add specific instructions on your order.

We will have all hands on deck to ship your orders out to you as quickly and accurately as we possibly can. 

Fat Quarter Frenzy!

This is a one time sweet deal! For three days only get gorgeous fat quarters from Robert Kaufman for only $2.00!
Go here for a sneak peak and come back tomorrow to shop!
Fat Quarter Frenzy!

New on the Shelves!

Petal Pushers

Petal Pushers by Whistler Studios is a lovely collection overflowing with a fun array of flowery patterns. This collection will electrify you with its lush combination of bright pinks, greens and blues. Use Petal Pushers to make a cheery quilt, fun dress or a vibrant tote bag. Click here to purchase: Petal Pushers for only $9.99/metre

Rustling Leaves

Cheryl Hayne's Rustling Leaves collection is inspired by Fall. Shades of burnished gold and copper against a rich palette of earthy reds, oranges and greens. This fabric has an entire host of autumn textures and shades. It's a wonderful way to bring the season indoors. Click here to purchase: Rustling Leaves for only $10.99/metre

New Geometric Prints

We've got fun geometric prints from Robert Kaufman on the shelves this month. Click here to purchase: New Geometric Prints

Kona Club Challenge August Giveaway Winner!

The Winner of the Kona Club Challenge - Giveaway is:

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78. Lisa in Port Hope said...

Excellent tutorial and a great scrap buster too.

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Congratulations Lisa!

We've emailed you. You can also write to us with your postal address at connect@sew-sisters.com.

Many thanks to Leanne from she can quilt for this great tutorial!

If you'd like to build you solids stash and receive gorgeous Kona Solids at your doorstep sign up for Kona Club! Go here: Kona Club 

Kona Club Challenge - Modern Labyrinth Trivet by Leanne from She Can Quilt

We're so happy to have Leanne from she can quilt on the Kona Club Challenge this month. Leanne used the colors we sent out in February 2012 for Kona Club and made this lovely Modern Labyrinth Trivet. We hope you enjoy this tutorial and make one of your own!

We are giving away the fat quarters that Leanne used in this tutorial so be sure to leave a comment on this post to win!

Modern Labyrinth Trivet 

I'm Leanne and I have been blogging about quilting at she can quilt for about 2.5 years - do stop by my blog to visit if you have a minute. I live in Edmonton, Alberta and I also spend time at our little acreage on one of the Gulf Islands. I have been sewing, knitting, and embroidering all my life and I also weave and crochet. I began quilting about 3.5 years ago, and now, when I am not working or taking care of my family, I spend as much time as I can quilting.

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Watch out for our Special Christmas Room this Year!

Kona Club Challenge July Giveaway Winner!

The Winner of the Kona Club Challenge - Giveaway is:

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62. Shannon said...

Wonderful! And thanks for the link for hand quilting - I knew I was doing something wrong and now I know what it is! Yahoo!!

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Congratulations Shannon!

We've emailed you. You can also write to us with your postal address at connect@sew-sisters.com.


Many thanks to Carla from  Cora Quilts  for this awesome tutorial!

If you'd like to build you solids stash and receive gorgeous Kona Solids at your doorstep sign up for Kona Club! Go here: Kona Club 

Kona Club Challenge - Rivers and Rocks Table Runner Tutorial by Carla Langendoen

Carla took the Kona Club Challenge this month. Carla blogs at Cora Quilts and her work is beautiful, bright and happy! Carla used the colors we sent out in July 2012 for Kona Club and made this lovely hand quilted table runner. We hope you enjoy this tutorial and make one of your own!

We are giving away the fat quarters that Carla used in this tutorial so be sure to leave a comment on this post to win!

Rivers and Rocks Table Runner 

I'm Carla Langendoen and I blog at Cora Quilts.  I'm a mother of 6 boys, ages 17, 15, 12, 10, 7 and 4!  We live in a wooded area near the Rocky Mountains in beautiful Alberta, Canada, my husband works for the National Parks and we homeschool.

I began quilting in 2009 when I was expecting my 4 year old.  I discovered fabric was for sale online!  I made a baby quilt and a big boy quilt (for the now 7 year old toddler who was going to give up the crib).  And then my sewing machine died.  I started again in 2011 with a new machine and never looked back.

I was surprised and delighted when Sew Sisters contacted me to contribute to the Kona Club Challenge and became very nervous after I agreed to participate!  I have worked with all solids before, but made a video game quilt with them, based on my sons' favourite game: Minecraft!  I wanted to try something this time that might have a wider appeal, and maybe a technique or two that you might not have tried yet, and that I'd like to get better at.  Here is what I came up with!

Table Runner

Sewline Products are Here!

We’ve got a new addition to our Notions wall this month —awesome products from Sewline! Sewline notions have been very popular in the US and are now finally available in Canada! So we made sure we ordered lots of great Sewline products for you to enjoy.

If you haven’t used Sewline products before you’re in for a treat! These high quality innovative craft products, designed and developed in consultation with sewing teachers and quilters, work beautifully and are easy to use.

Look for Sewline Fabric Pencils, Aqua Eraser Pens, Sure Guide Needle Threaders, Air Erasable Fabric Pens, Fabric Glue Pens and more!

Now mark, erase and thread like a pro!

Click here to check out all the great Sewline Products.

Lots of New Pre-Cuts from Moda!

Click here to get great new Charm Packs, Jelly Rolls and Moda Candy Squares: New from Moda!

101 Fabulous Small Quilts @ Sew Sisters this Summer!

We love this new book we have on our shelves right now 101 Fabulous Small Quilts from That Patchwork Place. It's a beautiful book filled with great projects, inspiration, information and stunning small quilts and mini quilts.

We decided that we would make quilts from this book this summer!
Through the summer we will blog about the Small Quilts we are making and we'll introduce you to the people making them! You'll get a chance to meet the staff at Sew Sisters and get to know them a little better!

Sue's Indigo Blue and White

We first met Sue when she took an appliqué class with Jeannie.  It is impossible not to smile when Sue is in the room - she is that rare soul that brings out the best in everyone around her.  We are so grateful that she came to class and stayed!

Sue chose the Indigo Blue and White quilt by Kathleen Tracy. 

The small quilt measures 14.5" X 18.5" finished.
Each block is a finished 4" square.

1. How long have you been quilting?
   12 Years
2. What are you most drawn to about quilting?
   The creative part - the pattern and the color of fabrics.
3. What are you currently working on?
   A Civil War Lap Quilt.
4. What's your favorite dessert?
   Lemon Meringue Pie!
   
5. What toppings do you put on your hamburger?
   Tomato and Ketchup
6. How long have you worked at Sew Sisters?
   2 years
7. What do you do at the store?
   Retail Sales
8. Do you have pets? What kind?
   Not now but I had a King Charles Spaniel called Champ.
9. What's your other favorite thing to do besides quilting?
   I like shopping at flea markets and antique stores.
   
10. What's your favorite notion or gadget?
    I love my quilting gloves.

Sue with her finished Indigo Blue and White Quilt