Silk Neckties For Crazy Quilting

I ran uptown today to pick a few things up from the grocery store and decided to stop in the resale shop which is next to the grocery store.  I don't always stop in there, just once in a while.  Sometimes I get lucky and sometimes I don't.  Today I got lucky!

I found 2 beautiful silk neckties for only $2.00 each:

The tags said 100% silk and made in Italy!  They looked like perfect crazy quilt fabric to me!

You may not think that there's a lot of fabric in a necktie but there really is once you take them apart:

These are really easy to take apart.  Just clip the stitches on the back for the tag and remove that.  Then, clip the stitches to open up the tie.  Take out the lining and stabilizer fabric and press with your iron.  If you find some at a flea market, resale shop or garage sale and you want to wash them, you can do that by hand in cold water with a mild detergent.  Hang them to dry.

These really go a long way for crazy quilting and the designs are really pretty if you can find silk ones!

New Items by Mom and Kathi

I've been so behind on things all Summer, I thought I'd better get caught up!

I've added a few new things to my Etsy shop.  These sweet little Owl Decorations where made by mom:

And then I've added several pair of earrings by Kathi:

Also, our Crazy Quilt Fabric Packs are available at Etsy:

Please hop on over and take a peek at all of our new things!

Beaded Scissor Fob

I have loads to share with you today!  First, Kathi made a pretty beaded scissor fob:

If you're anything like me, you need this!  I'm forever putting my little embroidery scissor down and then I can't find it!  This is a nice large scissor fob with a big clasp!

I also added 2 more of my crazy quilt door hangers to the shops:

We're also on Etsy!

 I started a 3rd Patriotic door hanger yesterday and will have a photo of that tomorrow.

Also, the latest Shabby Lane Shops magazine is now available:

The Spring/Summer issue can be found at Barnes and Noble, Bookworld, Hancock Fabrics or at Shabby Lane Shops website.

Finally for today, if you're interested in my Elegant Crazy Quilt Seam Treatments, you can take a class!

Visit Maureens Vintage Acquisitions to sign up for my Waste Canvas class!

And if you need crazy quilt fabrics, I have that too!

Okay, it's time for me to straighten up and get to the grocery store!  Have a great day everyone!

Patriotic Stitching

Betsy Ross was commissioned by Congress in 1776 to make the first American Flag.  She's the theme for my current Patriotic crazy quit project:

This is ready for some glittery sequins!

I have some pieces that need finishing so I think I'll run my sewing machine a little bit today.  I also have some pretty new earrings by Kathi to add to the shops.

Don't forget that I have some Crazy Quilt Fabric Packs available!  These are perfect for the newbie crazy quilter!  Approx. 7 pounds of fabric for only $22.50.  The shipping is included!

Crazy Quilt Fabric Packs

NEW TO KITTY And ME DESIGNS!

I am now offering fabric packs for crazy quilting, art quilts and other crafts that require small pieces of fabric.

These fabrics are from sample books of drapery and upholstery fabrics.  They are the perfect size for crazy quilting and many are color coordinated which will make choosing fabrics for a crazy quilt block very easy!

I will fill a Medium Flat Rate USPS Priority Mail Box to the top with a variety of these beautiful sample books.  Here are examples of one box:

Here is an example of another box:

To cut down on weight and bulk, we've removed the cardboard toppers that bind these books.

Most of the fabrics will have some sort of paper backing:

I use these fabrics on my own crazy quilt projects and I have found that in most cases, the paper comes off quite easily:

In a few cases, the paper is difficult to remove completely so you may have to work with some of the paper on back (I'm not afraid to do this when I have to) or, you'll have to cut off the parts with the paper and use what's left.  On many of the fabrics, there's just a strip of paper at the top or bottom leaving plenty of good useable fabric.

Each box weighs approx. 6 1/2 - 7 1/2 pounds.  That's a lot of fabric for crazy quilting and a huge variety to work with!

I've tried to pack each box with a variety of colors and types of fabrics.  There may be prints, solids, stripes, florals, checks, geometrics, sheers, textures, you name it!  No 2 boxes will be the same.

I can't guarantee that all types will be in each box but there's so much fun fabric to work with that I'm sure you'll want to order a 2nd box!  Also, I cannot "custom pack" boxes.  I've tried to include a variety of things in each box but it all depends on what I get in stock.

The price for each box is $22.50 and that includes the shipping fee!  Payments are made via PayPal.

Order Crazy Quilt Fabric Packs here.

As with my website and Etsy shop, all sales are final.  Please, USA residents only!

If you've never ordered from me before, I have 100% positive feedback at both Etsy and Ebay!  I am PayPal verified!  These Fabric Packs are only available here on my blog!  I currently have 13 in stock.

I ship within 2 business days!