Rainbows & Rainy Days
Issue Twenty Five
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Rainbows and Rainy Days
Issue Twenty Five 2015
Welcome Somewhere over the rainbow,
way up high There’s a land that I heard of, once in a lullaby. - lyrics: “Over the Rainbow” by E.Y. Harburg A rainbow is one of Nature’s beautiful creations; a bridge that touches the earth, breathtaking in its beauty and majesty, full of symbolism and lore. The seven colours of the rainbow are created when light passes through water particles in the sky, a union of sun and water. These colours and their meanings are as diverse and symbolic as there are different cultures around the world, but there is always a feeling of wonder and awe after we see a rainbow. When planning for this issue, the rainbow was an exciting and enriching concept to consider. Lots of ideas immediately sprang to mind as we discussed incorporating the bright array of colours into our designs and how we could feature rainbows themselves. Throughout this issue you will see how we, and other talented designs have been inspired by rainbows in different ways. With so many beautiful, and colourful projects to choose from, you are sure to find a project to bring a rainbow into your home. That way you can enjoy a rainbow every day.
Warmly, Lenna and Janice
Inside this issue: App Instructions
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Welcome
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Feature Photo
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Designer Profile
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Postage Stamp Tote
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Rainbow Ribbons Table Runner
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Let’s Decorate
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Somewhere
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Video Demonstration
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Rainbow Dolly
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Inspiration Page
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Rainy Days Pincushion
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Let’s Create
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Book Review Pinterest Favourite Finds
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Etsy Find
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Rainbow Felt Drink Coasters
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Blogger find
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Fabric Find Feature Photo
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Yo Yo Garden
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Subscriber Page
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Printable Page
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Newsletter
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We need your help
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Back issues
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Copyright Disclaimers
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Without the rain, there will never be rainbows
Meet Sue Pfau of Sweet Jane’s I really enjoy buying precut fabrics. They are quick and easy to pick out and they coordinate beautifully, and you don’t buy a lot of extra fabric. Buying a charm pack allows you to have a bunch of different colours and prints without investing in a lot of fabric.
Designer Profile
Sue Pfau of Sweet Jane’s
Designs and Quilts
I love quilting! It has taken me many years to arrive at this craft, but I am here to stay. Even though I am only 45 years old, I have a long history of “crafting”. It started in fourth grade when one of the mums came in and taught knitting. I loved it, but no one in my house could help me with it, and I didn’t know how to bind off. So progress stopped. Then an aunt taught me crochet, which I enjoyed and did sporadically into my twenties. I was a flight attendant between the ages of 23 and 36, and during that time I learned to knit again. I was obsessed with it and knitted for
many years, but was often discouraged when the projects I made didn't fit! Quilting was something that I always wanted to learn so I decided to take a class at a local quilting shop. When I went to sign up, the class on offer was about applique. I fell in love with this technique and it was a perfect portable project for my job as a flight attendant. I only later learned how to piece just so I could put my appliqued quilts together. Little did I know at the time, that piecing would be my main focus in the future. I can honestly say, that class changed my life!
“ ... creative people always worry that they will run out of ideas. But as time goes on, your interests change, and your style evolves and morphs into new things. From this, new ideas flow.”
The name of my business, “Sweet Jane’s”, is named after my daughter. Being a bit of an anglophile, at least in literature, I love the name Jane. My designs are simple, favouring quick and easy techniques. My main emphasis is designing individual patterns for precut fabric, and I also have a published book called “Quilts from Sweet Jane” published by That Patchwork Place. Another book is in the planning stage which is to be released soon. My goal is to have at least four books published in the next five years and to continue writing patterns for precuts that I sell individually. At present I have about 70 individual patterns for sale.
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I love quilting because it allows me to be creative, even though I don’t have a lot of artistic ability. It is a great way to fill your time and get your mind off of life’s troubles. I specifically like working with the precut fabrics because everything is already coordinated and I can buy fabric quickly. It is also quicker because most of the cutting work is already done for you. Another reason I like working with precuts is that you have a set amount of fabric to work with. It is like a maths puzzle! The aim is to always optimize your fabric with least waste possible, and that is challenging. This keeps the costs down because you are only buying fabric you will use. There is a high demand for easy quilt patterns, and quilters appreciate the ease of my precut inspired designs and how quickly you can make one of my quilts.
Requirements List Twenty four 5” x 5” (13cm x 13cm) charm squares or a variety of fabric offcuts 1 fat quarter of fabric for the upper accent strips and straps 24” (60cm) length fabric for the lining, pocket and narrow accent strips, and bag bottom. 32” (80cm) length of iron on medium weight interfacing (Pellon 809) Rotary cutter, mat and ruler Sewing machine with coordinating thread General sewing supplies
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Postage Stamp Tote Bag Designed by Susan Pfau of Sweet Jane’s Approximate Size 11” x 12½” x 4” (28cm x 32cm x 10cm) NB a ¼” seam allowance has been used throughout this pattern Length is based on fabric 44” (112cm) wide This stunning and colourful tote is the perfect size to carry notebooks, library books or small packages and mail to and from the post office. The pocket is just the right size for a smart phone and a set of keys, making it the ideal companion to take with you when you are out and about. Step 1 ~ Piecing the outer bag ~ From the 5” charm pack or fabric offcuts, cut 72 strips 1½” x 5”. Sew the strips together lengthwise. Make 18 strip sets with 4 strips in each set. Press the seam allowances in the same direction.
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Requirements List A selection of sixteen 2½” x 22” (6cm x 56cm) strips of seven different coloured fabrics, noting that each colour consists of a dark and lighter fabric tone 20” (51cm) length of background fabric 19” (48cm) length of backing fabric 19” x 36” (48cm x 92cm) thin cotton batting Rotary cutter, mat and ruler Matching quilting thread Walking foot General sewing supplies
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Rainbow Ribbons Table Runner
HANDY HINT A Jelly Roll can be used as an alternative to cutting fabric strips.
Designed by Janice Kellaway Approximate Size 16” x 32” (41cm x 81cm) NB a ¼” seam allowance has been used throughout this pattern Length is based on fabric 44” (112cm) wide All the colours of the rainbow are displayed in this stunning table runner. Have fun selecting and matching your colours using this clever technique to make half square triangles. Step 1 ~ Fabric selection ~ From the background fabric cut sixteen 2½” x 22” strips.
There are eight colours in this table runner. Red, orange, yellow, yellow green, green, blue, purple and pink. Select two toning fabrics of the same colour, one light and one dark. You will need a 2½” x 22” strip of each colour, which will make two complete blocks.
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Requirements List 12” x 16” (30cm x 40cm) white background fabric 2” x 16” (8cm x 40cm) ground fabric Seven fat quarters representing the colours of the rainbow and silk applique thread to match Small off cuts of fabric for the appliqued houses and trees DMC embroidery threads to match applique fabrics and #3364 #3347 #934 greens #4065 variegated green #3733 pink #3046 yellow #831 gold/brown Embroidery hoop 8” x 10” (20cm x 26cm) medium weight batting White hand quilting thread No 9-10 Crewel needle, No 10-12 applique needle, quilting needle Rotary cutter, mat and ruler Double sided fusible paper Water soluble marker 9” x 11” (23cm x 28cm) frame
Somewhere Designed by Lenna Green Approximate Size 8” x 10” (20cm x 25cm) A ¼” seam has been used throughout this project “Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly”, I’m sure we all remember this iconic song from the Wizard of Oz. Now you can create your own “Somewhere Place” using needle, threads and some pretty fabrics. An enchanting wall quilt that will add some magic to any room in your home.
Step 1 ~ Choose seven fabrics that represent the colours of the rainbow. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, mauve and pink need to be included and a variety of patterns will work the best. Press your background fabric. Trace the pattern design onto the centre of the fabric using a well lit window or lightbox and a water soluble marker. Note: only trace the top and bottom line of the rainbow.
General sewing supplies
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Requirements List 7” x 20” (18cm x 50cm) cream body fabric 8” x 16” (20cm x 40cm) dress fabric 50g ball of multi-coloured 10 ply wool DMC embroidery thread, two shades to match dress and black for facial features Small flower embellishments No 9 Crewel needle Fibrefill stuffing Blush Water soluble marker General sewing supplies
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Handy Hint
Rainbow Dolly Designed by Lenna Green Approximate Size 5” x 10” standing (13cm x 25cm) Rainbow Dolly with her multi-coloured hair and dainty flower embellished dress, is sure to become a favourite. The inspiration for this project came from a favourite book of mine as a child called Rainbow the Cook, a small boy with coloured hair who came down to our world on a rainbow. The book begins, ”Sent down from a rainbow for being bad, what an adventure Rainbow Boy had!” Step 1 ~ Body ~ Cut out the pattern templates on the drawn line. Note that the body shapes are the actual size and do not include a seam allowance. Place the body shapes onto the cream fabric and trace around the outside edge. Trace one body shape and two leg and arm shapes spacing each ½” apart.
To help your dolly to sit, add ¼ cup of dried legumes or rice to the base, then continue to fill with fibrefill before closing the opening. If required, hand clean only to launder.
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Requirements List 4” x 5½” (10cm x 14cm) rectangle centre panel fabric Six border fabrics, 1” (2.5cm) wide and lengths up to 18” (46cm) depending upon colour arrangement 6½”x 8” (16cm x 20cm) rectangle of backing fabric Six small offcuts of felt, colours matching the fabrics. Double sided fusible paper ½” x 30” (1.5cm x 76cm) length of Ric Rac DMC embroidery threads to match felt and no 9 Crewel needle General sewing supplies
Rainy Days Pincushion Designed by Janice Kellaway Approximate Size 6” x 8” (15cm x 20cm) NB a ¼” seam allowance has been used throughout this pattern You can never have too many pincushions and this one will brighten up a rainy day. Rainy days are perfect sewing days; there is nothing like watching the rain falling, sipping a nice warm drink and sewing to your heart’s content!
Step 1 ~ Front Panel ~ Cut a rectangle of white fabric 4” x 5½”. This is the centre of the pincushion where you will applique the umbrella and raindrops. Cut the following from your six border fabrics Yellow cut two 1” x 4” strips Yellow green—cut two 1” x 6½” strips Pale blue—cut two 1” x 5” strips Blue/Green—cut two 1” x 7½” strips
Mauve—cut two 1” x 6” strips Pink—cut two 1” x 8½” strips.
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Let’s Get Crafty Requirements List ¼” x 12” (.75cm x 30cm) strip of wool or acrylic felt in six rainbow colours for each coaster ½” x 12” (1cm x 30cm) strip of wool or acrylic felt for last two strips (two lengths required for these strips) for each coaster 3” (8cm) circle of felt for the base of each coaster Clear drying tacky glue Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
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Rainbow Felt Drink Coasters Designed by Janice Kellaway Approximate Size 3” round Make a set of these bright and cheerful coasters and dazzle your friends. They would be the perfect accompaniment to your next dinner party and are so quick and easy to make, that even the kids will be able to help.
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Step 1 ~ Select eight colours of felt. Cut a strip ¼” wide by 12” long from each colour. Cut a 3” circle for the base. Step 2 ~ Starting with the red felt glue along the length at intervals, making sure to glue both ends. Roll up and place in the centre of the 3” circle. Continue gluing and rolling the different colours of felt around the centre red roll. Dab a few spots of glue onto the centre circle to adhere the strips as you go. For the last two layers of felt, you will need to cut two strips so that you have at least two layers around the coaster. A fun and easy project.
Mini Project Requirements List 10” x 15” (25cm x 38cm) background fabric Seven 4” (10cm) squares the colours of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, mauve, and pink)
Yo Yo Garden Designed by Lenna Green Approximate Size 5” x 11” (13cm x 30cm) Create your very own easy care Yo Yo flower garden. Frame to decorate a wall or shelf in your home, or incorporate into a cushion for your favourite chair. This is a quick and easy project, a winning combination of hand embroidery and applique.
Seven buttons to match fabric colours Thread to match fabric colours DMC embroidery thread, green
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No 9-10 Crewel needle Embroidery hoop Water soluble marker 8” x 14” (20cm x 36cm) mount or frame General sewing supplies
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Step 1 ~ Embroidery ~ Press your background fabric. Trace the pattern design onto the centre of your background fabric. Use a well lit window or a lightbox, and a water soluble marker.
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