Save 25% off CME’s original stippling design. The design is perfect to help secure projects with multiple fabric layers, such as quilts, wall hangings, table runners and more. This deal is only good until Sunday, August 8th.

Rainbow Around the Block is a quilting project, started by Anna Marie Horner, to help families in Tennessee who lost their homes to flooding. The project hopes to gain the efforts of quilters nationwide to make as many quilts as possible to give to families in need.

There are several ways you can help:

1. If you’re a quilter, the organization is accepting unfinished 12 1/2″ square blocks. They’re also accepting new or lightly used quilts.
2. If you’re a quilt shop or guild, you can make posters and fliers to spread the word and serve as a drop-off location for the quilt blocks.
3. If you’re a local, you can donate your time to help construct the quilts.
4. If you’re not a quilter, but still want to help, you can make a donation through your Paypal account.

Visit annamariehorner.com/rainbow for more information.

The July/August ‘09 issue is only $4 at the Quilt and Sew Shop! This issue is filled with must-know techniques, such as properly placing designs, stabilizing swimwear, choosing toppers and more! Also included are fun summer projects, such as in-the-hoop ornaments to get a jump start on Christmas presents, delightful chair cushions to spice up your outdoor decor and a charming bee quilt!  This deal won’t last forever, so purchase the issue before time runs out!

Just when I finish one baby quilt, someone else has a baby and I have to start all over again. My cousin had a beautiful baby girl, Teagan Lily, and I had the pleasure of picking out bright flannels to make a quilt for her homecoming.

I chose Valori Wells Urban flannel for the backing, and used Amy Butler software for inspiration (I deviated a bit with size and block dimension). Here is the top design, viewed from the wrong side:

I layered the top, batting and backing and quilted in the ditch through all layers on my Bernina Artista 730E:

Then I made my own binding from the backing fabric and attached it to the quilt:

Of course I had to make a quilt label, using a design and built-in lettering from the Janome Memory Craft 11000 Special Edition machine:

I hand stitched the label to the quilt back along the lower-left corner:

Here is the finished front and back of Teagan’s quilt:

Front

Back

I hope she likes it! Stay tuned to see a photo of the little cutie enjoying her quilt.

Save 25% off CME’s exclusive Dragonfly design until Sunday, July 25th. This design is great for decorating summer-themed quilt blocks, table runners, picnic blankets and more! Purchase the design before time runs out.

Get the most out of your sewing machine by attending a Sew Trendy Techniques seminar hosted by Husqvarna Viking dealers. The expert educators will give you helpful tips and techniques throughout the six-hour seminar for making ruffles, pleats and, piping, using decorative stitches, monogram software and surface embellishments and much more! For more information about the classes, or to find a class near you, visit sewtrendytechniques.com.

Do your part to help to aid in the fight against breast cancer through Stitching For Pink. Stitching For Pink is a global online campaign to help raise awareness about breast cancer through embroidery. Become a member of Stitching For Pink by donating $5. In return, you’ll receive ten free embroidery designs that have a breast cancer awareness message or theme and complete project instructions. For more information or to sign up to become a member, visit stitchingforpink.org.

The July/August issue of CME is only $4.00–that’s 43% off the retail price!  Make quick and easy outdoor pillows and picnic accessories and liven up your wardrobe with fashionable summer garments. This deal won’t last forever, so purchase the issue today!

Save 30% on CME’s exclusive Fire Paws design until Sunday, July 11th. Use the design to embellish a doggie leash, handkerchief and more. Don’t miss this hot deal! Purchase the design before time expires.

Are you traveling this summer, taking a staycation or none of the above? Show us where you’re spending your summer by taking a photo of yourself posing with an issue of Creative Machine Embroidery and posting it to our Facebook fan page. Be sure to let us see the background and tell us where you are!

One photo will be chosen at random and the lucky winner will receive the book: 100 Cross-Stitch Patterns to Mix and Match by Jane Greenoff, courtesy of St. Martin’s Press.

Here’s Jane Flynn, from Golden, Colorado, sharing her CME love!

Thanks for your support Jane!