The DIY Addict

01/01/2021

It’s ready to watch!!!!!!!!!! It took forever I know but there is a lot of detailed content.

Here is to a better 2021 and learning a new technique or becoming more proficient with the ones you already use.

For now you can watch on my youtube channel. The link is in my profile and I will put a link in the comment section as well. This is a FREE class with no ads!!!!!

I’ll have a giveaway in the future so you can help me spread the word. I’m here if you have any questions.

I’ve been wanted to do this for the community for so long. Thank you so much for being here for me. I am forever grateful. You are my people! Hugs








https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQX_VSz-MYg&t=80s

12/28/2020

Ready for the BIG NEWS?!? We’ve got our Tula Bloomers Kits up on the website ready to get them into your hot hands :) First off let me say a big thank you to Kathi Shunn who came up with this combination and stitched it up super fast. This kit has 83 different Tula prints with the focus on Linework!!!!! But don’t let that scare you, it really is an easy pattern to EPP. The pieces are larger than most and it is not complicated. I think the brilliance comes with how Kathi arranged the colors. There is plenty of fabric to fussy cut all the detailed prints that we know and love from Tula. But the connector pieces are easy because they aren’t fussy cut. I think this is what makes for a faster quilt finish. You get the best of both worlds and this quilt is loaded with visual impact. You can get it with just the fabric too if you already have the papers and templates.

It is right on our home page of our website so you can’t miss it. Link in the profile.

Added extra: There is an interesting interview with Kathi there too so have a look and show her some love. Please have a look at her IG feed and be amazing by her talent. You should see the Tula quilt she’s working on now



               

12/25/2020

The baking is done and now we are relaxing! I hope you are enjoying the holidays and this time of year the best you can under these difficult circumstances. We are grateful for all of you who support us and engage with us. We are trying to stay positive as we go forward into 2021. It can only get better right?!

12/25/2020

The baking is done and now we are relaxing! I hope you are enjoying the holidays and this time of year the best you can under these trying circumstances. We are grateful for all of you who support us and engage with us. We are trying to stay positive as we go forward into 2021. It can only get better right?! XOXO

12/19/2020

Are you a brave quilter? My friend Linda sure is! Brave and accommodating to say the least. The first photo is her finished which is artfully scrappy using all different prints. Perfectly balanced and cheery. Swipe left and see what it looked like before………….. She gifted this to a friend but that good friend didn’t like purple so she cut off the border!!! I think that is so courageous don’t you, just to please the recipient. I love it both ways and I’m not sure I would have the guts to do it myself but I applaud her for doing so. Would yo be able to do that?
Congrats on the finish!!!!!

Pattern by Kitty Wilkin 
                 
       

12/15/2020

We moved our Quilters Spotlight interview to the front page of our website so you can find it easier.
In this interview, we speak with Alice Ikenberry, a quilter from Washington State known for her intricate hand work and fondness for fussy cutting which is on full display on her Instagram
Show Alice some love
You can read more about Alice and how she became such an amazing quilter. I find it so interesting to learn where we as makers begin and discover our craft.
We also have the kits made up so you can buy her featured quilt made with Tula Pink Homemade. Just click the link in my profile .

12/09/2020

Call me a tease but........
I think I may have found your next project!

We are making up kits for Tula Pink’s Bloomers EPP quilt using Linework and True Colors. It’s the perfect pattern for Linewrok with the bigger pieces! We have been pretty lucky to have Kathi Shunn design and put the colors together. Her quilt is currently being quilted and I can’t wait to show you more photos. You’ll be able to make one just like Kathi’s 👍 But for now you can marvel at the wonderful display of color:)
More details to follow. You can email me if you want to get on the list.                     
        

11/30/2020

Hello everyone!
I wanted to share my latest video on the Flat Back Stitch. It was a long time in the making but here it is 🙂 I finally had to stop because I could go on for days. I hope you find it useful.
Enjoy and happy stitching 🌷
Karen

A detailed tutorial on the Flat Back Stitch for EPP - English Paper Piecing . Great for curves and invisible stitches. My channel is where you ...

11/24/2020

Sarah Watts is back with another amazing 108” wide panel print. It includes: 1 quilt top or back (approx. 78” x 98”), 2 pillow sham fronts, 1 throw pillow front, and 2 additional panels, all printed on soft and silky cotton sateen.

This is the first time we have had these in our shop. They are super cool! Use it as a backing or even a top, either way is awesome.

It comes in a nicely packaged bag with a satin ribbon with an instructional insert for how to make the shams and throw pillow.

Reasonable priced too! check it out…….

Link in my profile.

               

11/24/2020

Sarah Watts is back with another amazing 108” wide panel print. It includes: 1 quilt top or back (approx. 78” x 98”), 2 pillow sham fronts, 1 throw pillow front, and 2 additional panels, all printed on soft and silky cotton sateen.

This is the first time we have had these in our shop. They are super cool! Use it as a backing or even a top, either way is awesome.

It comes in a nicely packaged bag with a satin ribbon with an instructional insert for how to make the shams and throw pillow.

Reasonable priced too! check it out…….

Link in my profile.

               

11/21/2020

I’m think’n you need a little eye candy 🍭 🍬🍡for the weekend! You’re in luck 🍀 :)
has a treat for you. I think this is a brilliant way to arrange the blocks with a fading gradation. The grey background is a wonderful setting for the blocks don’t you agree?
Double treat today🍬🍭🍬- magnificent quilting by

Moonstone Quilt EPP kit by  Giuseppe A. Ribaudo
                 
         

11/12/2020

Happy !!!
I need to show you what Teresa did with her pollinate……. What a clever reversal to what most of us have done. Low volume in the rosettes and color in the background. I would have never thought of that. I love it so much!!!! Those blues though

 Pattern by Kitty Wilkin
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