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Another blog giveaway!

This giveaway ends 1.31.11 so hurry!

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Creative Jacket Journey DVD - http://www.kayewood.com/new

Creative Jacket Journey - Two DVD's in case. 4 hrs, 46 mins of instruction in designing, fitting, constructing and embellishing 2 different jackets

• Design principles for creative sewing decisions
• TWO techniques for flattering FIT
• Logical sequence of design and stitching steps
• When and where to stabilize edges
• Embellishment  ideas: how-to’s, which to use, which to save for future projects
• Edge, hem and neckline finishes
• Bias properties utilized to full potential
• What to do – when you’re “stuck”
• Taking control. . .letting and HEARING the fabric “TALK” to you!
   

Features Londa's Talking Patterns

• Genesis Too
• Worthy

Worthy Talking Pattern - http://www.kayewood.com/new

Worthy is angular and asymmetrical, and grazing the high hip. This is a great sweatshirt conversion jacket destined to flatter all figure types.

PLAY with this pattern, with the goal being the creation of a wonderful one-of-a-kind comfortable jacket WORTHY of you!

Enjoy playing the role of designer, and creator as you easily learn Londa's techniques delivered to you in every way possible:

• Read the printed directions, now with the most important photos printed
• See every step of the process with 142 photos posted online at the associated web page as given inside this booklet.
• Hear Londa's directions! It's like she's right there with you, telling you what to do step-by-step along with each photo.

This creative experience assumes a medium to advanced skill level of sewing.

Sweet Victory Pattern - http://www.kayewood.com/new

Size 36" x 36"

Linda Everhart of Among Friends creates this original design with full color instructions with photos as well as diagrams, and full sizes paper pieces. Uses "FUSIQUE", Lindas innovative high tech process of fused reverse applique. It's so easy, and fast too; create this Sweet Victory wallhanging in a weekend or less.

Better yet, left-over cut outs from the first quilt can make the alternate quilt shown!

To see this technique demonstrated with Linda's Victorian Elegance pattern, Click here