Category Archives: Etsy

Pincushion Penny Rug Pattern

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Darcy

here’s something new, a wool penny rug pattern that can be used as a table topper, candle mat, trivet, or to adorn a wicker sewing box! Check it out on Etsy.

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Bunnies & More — Back in Print

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Darcy

For a limited time, this book is available again. I printed a limited run for my die-hard fans! At this time, because there are so few of them, they are only available in my Etsy Store.

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Wicker and Wool

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Darcy

Two of my favorite things, Wicker and Wool. OK, I have lots of favorite things, but these two textures just seem to go together. I love finding “just the right basket” and then embellishing it with a custom wool penny … Continue reading →

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Inventory 2020 — SALE!

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Darcy

It’s that magical time of year again, when you put on your grubby clothes and shuffle off to the storage area to see what’s out there and how much. I have some new ideas for some great new products this … Continue reading →

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Seven Stocking Stuffer Ideas for People Who Sew

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Darcy

I really enjoy finding small stocking stuffers at Christmas time. I’m always looking for cool stuff on Etsy and Pinterest. I also have quite a few items on Etsy that I sell myself. Below are a few items that any … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Big Dogs

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Darcy

This book has a few surprises in it. Besides being packed with thirty-five different large dog patterns, it also has several duck decoy patterns which could be made into a  duck quilt for the very special guy in your life. … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Leftover Blocks?

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Darcy

Make baby quilts! There are so many quilt patterns out there that can easily be modified to accommodate a single block. Dig through your old patterns and see what you can do. For instance, this leftover block was 12″ square. … Continue reading →

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Instant Download Patterns on Etsy

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Darcy

Originally posted on Ashton Publications — A Quilting Blog:
Etsy.com has a new feature that lets you attach a digital file to the listing. Once the item is purchased, the buyer instantly has access to a .pdf file that they…

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New! Applique Tutorial Pattern #2

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Darcy

Here is a new hand appliqué tutorial, recently released as a pattern. This pattern includes my instructions for sewing applique designs with multiple pieces of fabric. This is an original technique in which I use freezer paper to prepare the … Continue reading →

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Fracture Frenzy

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Darcy

I’m very happy to unveil a new book by Brenda Esslinger. This is Fracture Frenzy and it is a sequel to the best selling Fabulous Fractures book from 2009. Since writing that first book, new ideas and techniques came to … Continue reading →

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