MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

Wishing the Best of the Season to Everyone and Every Happiness for the New Year.

'til next time,

QB

 

IT'S BLACK FRIDAY!

SHOP EARLY AND USE CODE "BLACK" AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE

FREE SHIPPING

(Ormkraft mats are excluded from this offer)

(Offer Ends at Midnight November 26/21)

'til next time,

QB

 

NEW PATTERNS ARE FINALLY READY!

MIDNIGHT MEETING TABLERUNNER

is sew much fun!

Using fabrics from the Midnight Magic II collection by April Rosenthal for Moda, or using fabrics from your stash, this cute tablerunner will be ready for display in no time.

Those cute bats in the center of the tablerunner are perfect for placing a bowl of candy, or a vase of flowers, right in the middle.

So cheerful!

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CHRISTMAS MORNING TABLEMATS

are just what Santa ordered for your Christmas decorating this year!

Twinkling stars and star-topped Christmas trees on different sizes of beautiful quilted backgrounds work up quick and easy using the Christmas Morning collection by Lella Boutique for Moda or fabrics from your stash.

Use up your leftovers to make the cute little coasters.

This project makes the most wonderful Christmas present and will cheer up just about anyone!

Both patterns are available as PDF downloads on the WEBSITE for $10.00 each.

Currently there are also a limited number of kits available to make these projects from the fabrics shown.

Enjoy!

'til next time

QB

MOONSTONE Collection by Edyta Sitar

This absolutely gorgeous collection by Laundry Basket Quilts will definitely wow your creative spirit.   Flowers, vines and dots are just some of the detailed images on these prints and the large scale floral print showcases a beautiful bouquet that looks within arms reach of picking it right off the fabric.

MOONSTONE is amazing!  The artwork, the colors, the quality of the cotton .... it is all absolutely amazing.  If you are new to Edyta Sitar (Laundry Basket Quilts), or an avid fan of her fabrics and patterns, you are in for a treat with Moonstone.

I encourage everyone to check out Edyta's website, blog and YouTube Channel to see the wonderful creativity of this quilter.  The detail that she uses in some of her creations is mind-boggling, but then again, she does have simple, very striking patterns as well.  Some are free (type free in the search bar) and many others are located in her shop.  I own a number of Edyta's books and I would love to make each and every quilt.  Enjoy!

Head over to the Laundry Basket Quilts website to download this free pattern.

MOONSTONE is available in bundles and yardage cuts.  100% Cotton

'til next time,

QB

NEW Stack'em Up Mystery Fabric Club

Stack'em Up Mystery Fabric Club DEADLINE is September 26th at midnight! Now is the perfect time to start receiving beautiful mystery fabrics in your mailbox and get motivated by new fabrics and a new pattern every month. Plus you get a discount code! Mail-outs go out on October 1st.

Learn more about the options and perks at www.QuiltBitz.ca.

'til next time,

QB

 

Getting Ready for the Season

Designing and creating with some gorgeous new fabrics this week - feels good!

Lovin' my little flower purchase from Saturday .... a little something to brighten my cozy studio.

Hope everyone is having a great Monday😃.

'til next time,

QB

 

Spring Chickens ....

This gorgeous collection by Sweetwater was used for the June 1st Moda Mystery Fabric Club.  The six fat quarters from the club and the additional background fabric (from subscribers stashes) created this fun and whimsical quilt.

I don't usually have time to quilt each and every mystery pattern that I create but I did for this project.  Another whimsical touch of meander stitching I think adds to the overall cuteness and cuddle quality 😁

A whole jar full of Spring Chicken yo-yo's was a sight to see for sure!  There is just nothing cuter in the studio than these little circles lounging around on the counters ... and occasionally on the floor also 😂.  They did have a tendency to roll sometimes!

I had a lot of fun with this collection by Sweetwater and I know there are some more collections ordered and arriving in the coming months from these wonderful designers.

I can't wait to create something wonderful with those fabrics too.

If you are not already a subscriber to the Little Bitz Moda Mystery Club be sure to check out all of the details here.

'til next time

QB

Spring Chickens Have Arrived!

I have to say that I have been super excited about this collection of fabric by Sweetwater since the first time I saw it .... six months ago.

Unpacking the box of these bolts was super fun and all the plans for projects were swimming through my head.

I have created a super quilt with it but I cannot show the whole project just yet.

In the meantime, there are some wonderful fat quarter bundles on the website and the yardage will follow shortly.  Get your bundles soon!

Enjoy!

QB

 

Stock Up On Notions

When was the last time you checked your stock of blades and threads?

And, remember the last time you needed that extra hand when sewing on binding or inserting a zipper?  The little Wonder Clips would have made your life a whole lot simpler then!

My favorite rulers are the Quilter's Select brand and I only have two of the 6" x 6" rulers left in stock.  These are no longer available in Canada from my wholesale supplier so once these two are gone that is it.

Not shown in the photo are the Ormkraft mats that are now available on the website.  These mats are ready to ship across Canada.

Check out the website to see all of the notions!

Stay safe and find time to quilt!

QB

 

Mother's Day Weekend

Yikes!  Mother's Day is tomorrow!

Are you ready?  Maybe you are one of those last minute shoppers and need to find something amazing, quick and affordable.  The QuiltBitz gift certificate is perfect .... quick, simple and you will have it ready to email or plop into a card in minutes.  Done and dusted, as they say.

The second option is one of the Little Bitz Mystery Fabric Clubs.  There are actually three clubs (kinda) to choose from .... the Moda Mystery Club is six fat quarters that are mailed out at the beginning of every month and then there is the mid-month four fat quarter or four half yard mystery club that ships, you guessed it, mid-month!

Receiving any type of gift is super exciting and fun, but to have a gift that you actually get to open every month is amazing!  What could be in the package?  Will I like what is in the bundle?  What will the free pattern be this month?  All the hype and excitement is just like Christmas morning as a kid!  Yes, us quilters still like those surprise fabrics and the inspiration and possibilities that goes with every print.  Who needs flowers .... fabrics are way more fun!!!

I know that every Mother out there this weekend will be super happy with any gift they receive. 💕💕

Happy Mother's Day!

QB

 

Best Banana Bread Recipe

I know, I know, that is what every recipe has for a title these days!  But, when you are time-strapped and those bananas are getting blacker by the second you just need a recipe - right now!  I know there is one in a cookbook I have ... somewhere ... but for speed sake I turned to Pinterest.

So a quick search on Pinterest provided a plethora of options and I'm always the sucker for heading that says it is "the best" version.  So this is the one I chose and I have to say that we are quite enjoying it.  Limited number of ingredients and super quick to throw together with the addition of a few chocolate chips .... pop it in the oven and go back to work for an hour or so (it said 50 minutes, but mine took longer).

Best Banana Bread Recipe

Yield: 1 loaf

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter

3 large ripe bananas

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Spray loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or grease with butter.

In one bowl, mash bananas with softened butter.  Add the vanilla and eggs and mix.

In a second bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix together until just combined.  Do not over mix.

Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until done (test with toothpick).

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 50 minutes or until done.

This recipe is from the Salty Marshmallow.

Enjoy!

'til next time,

QB