Little Dragons Everywhere
NQP CAQ-7
Work a little magic on a room with this 50" x 67½" row quilt. Six different
little dragons romp across an enchanted countryside, while a new baby
hatchling watches safely from a corner.
Panels may be arranged in any combination, (try a wall hanging with only
one or two panels over a bed) or, sew single dragons (the largest is 16"
wide) on individual blocks. Twinkle, the hatchling, would alsobe adorable
on alternating blocks for a baby quilt.
Complete fusible appliqué instructions included.
Dreams Do Come True & Sweet Dreams and Butterflies
NQP CAQ-8
Inspire sweet dreams with this 17"x 20"wall hanging, where a caterpillar
looks up from a sunflower to see his soaring future as a butterfly.
Don't let the dreams stop there! Use the same appliqués to create the
45" x 56" Sweet Dreams and Butterflies quilt.
To complete the room décor, size the patterns up or down on your copy
machine and use for pillow or curtain appliqués, wall stencils--and anywhere
your dreams take you!
Mermaids Garden
NQP CAQ-14
Create your own enchanted world under the sea where mermaids play tag
with dolphin friends in their secret grotto.
Arrange appliqués as shown in this 56" x 77" quilt, or recombine them
for other scenes. For added dimension, place fish appliqués "swimming"
across the borders.
Suggestions for alternate backgrounds are given, as well as additional
fish and seashell shapes that can be enlarged and used as appliqués.
Princess Pretty
NQP CAQ-26
Pamper your princess with a fusible appliqué quilt of her favourite
princess dreams. Create a 32” x 42” wall hanging as shown
or turn it into a quilt. Additional ideas for using the designs are included
in the pattern, as well as basic instructions for fusible appliqué
techniques.
Twisted Knickers
NQP CAW-02
Remind family and friends to keep their cool with "Don't get your knickers
in a twist!"
This 37" x 51 1/2" wall hanging features easy fusible web appliqué and
a simple border.
What Fabric?
NQP CAW-03
"What fabric? Where?" The quilter in this 20½" x 28" fusible web wall
hanging isn't having much luck hiding it, and we can all sympathize with
her!
Whether you make it for yourself or as a gift for a sewing friend, have
fun with this fusible web project.
Full size patterns are given.
Hens on Heels
NQP CAW-05
Look out when these chicks head for town-they mean business! Dressed in
their best hats, high heels and carrying purses, they're ready to take
on the world.
Make the 35½" x 44½" fusible wall hanging shown, or sew up the 18" blocks
for smaller, individual hangings.
Vases n Faces
NQP CAW-06
Wow! Not just one, but 18 different vase patterns are included which show
profiles of men, women and children. --Plus 40 leaf and flower shapes
to add flower arrangements if desired.
Do you see the faces? This pattern is based on a classic optical illusion,
and can sneak up on you. Look at the edge silhouette of the vase.
Plain, solid colour vases show the faces best, while vases made from 2-3
fabrics and combined with flower appliqués are more subtle.
Fusible appliqué vases can be used on individual blocks or made into larger
wall hangings. Some vases look like goblets, while others look more like
candleholders or cake plates.
Touch My Scissors!
NQP CAW-07
Please note: This pattern is presented for humour only. Needlesongs does
not advocate violence.
This 28" x 25" wall hanging was designed on request from a frustrated
quilter (who shall remain nameless).
How many times have you said this to a family member or co-worker? Maybe
they'll finally get the point with this on display!
Snowbonnet Christmast
NQP CAW-08
The snowladies are dressed in their best holiday bonnets, busy decorating
for Christmas in this 18" x 21½" wall hanging.
Love to embellish? Make the stars in gold lame and deck the tree with
beads and sequins. Add more stars to the sky or embroider snowflakes as
shown on the pattern.
Material Chicks
NQP CAW-09
There's trouble in the chicken coop! She who has the best fabric stash
has the softest nest; someone's out to do some reorganizing!
Chocoholic
NQP CAW-10
Don't make your family and friends guess! Let them know how essential
chocolate is. Maybe this will remind them to bring you some.
This 25" X 28" wall hanging is a quickie project with easy fusible web
appliqué.
Red Hats on the Go
NQP CAW-11
Red Hats are taking over! Show your colours proudly with this 41" X 69
½ " wall hanging.
Basic instructions for fusible web appliqué included for quilters who
have never tried this easy technique.
Vegas Chick
NQP CAW-12
Step into the spotlight with the Vegas Chick! Our leggy showgirl struts
her stuff with showy feathers that will put every rooster to shame.
And, for real Las Vegas glitz and sparkle, embellish her bra and g-string
with beads and rhinestones.
Wall hanging as shown is 29" x 33".
Boots Rooster and the Sunbonnet Chick
NQP CAW-13
Add a touch of romance to any room with this 23" x 32" wall hanging.
Boots Rooster is decked out in his best cowboy hat and kerchief, off to
court the sweet Sunbonnet Chick.
For a masculine wall hanging, ditch the posey and the chick, and simply
surround Boots with horseshoes and hats.
(For anyone looking for a rooster to match up with the Hens on Heels chicks,
Boots is the dude for the job.)
Wall hanging as shown is 29" x 33".
Quilty Cats
NQP CAW-15
Three cats have taken over the quilts, and each has adopted a personal
stash. They can be used together in one wall hanging, or separated into
3 different pieces. Paw prints pitty-pat across the simple scrap pieced
border.
The Chickens’ Christmas Secret
NQP CAW-16
Oh No! Santa and the reindeer came down with the reindeer flu. But, his
magical flying chickens came to the rescue. After laying eggs to feed
all the elves, and working in the toy shop (note egg shaped xmas ornaments
on the tree), they took over the sleigh and made all the Christmas Eve
gift deliveries
Whoop It Up
NQP CAW-17
Whee! Get those hips moving, keep those hoops up. This wall hanging of
three hens and their hula hoops can be a reminder to exercise, have fun,
or simply enjoy the absurdities of life. Grab a giggle when you can. The
chickens will also fit nicely on 12” quilt blocks.
Witchy Chick
NQP CAW-18
Look out! It’s Halloween and this crazy chick has taken off with someone’s
broomstick. Do you suppose she’s on a mission to find candy corn?
This 20 x 30 inch wall hanging also features a cat guarding the Jack 0’
Lantern patch and a bat winging across the moon.
Make this design as it is, or divide it into two separate pieces; one
with the Witchy chick, and the other with the cat and pumpkins. Fusible
appliqué directions, main drawing and individual pattern pieces are all
included.
Dream Castles
NQP CAW-20
Imagine yourself within your own castle gazing through this “window” to
the neighbouring castles in the clouds.
See who is sleeping on the ledge, about to be awakened by a fairy!
This 27" x 33" wall hanging pattern has fusible web instructions, full
size drawings and individual appliqué piece patterns.
Also included is an additional fine line drawing of the fairy that can
be printed out on cardstock, hand painted, scanned and printed out on
computer fabric as a one piece appliqué.
Pirate Treasures
NQP CAW-21
Ahoy Matey! This pattern is a treasure house of designs. Make every one
of yer mates his own different flag, or whip up quilt blocks, a row quilt,
or one of the other illustrated inside. There is even an idea for a deserted
island scene wall hanging
Cats On The Wing
NQP CAW-23
Memorialize the free spirits of your favourite companions in the 33½”
X 36” wall hanging shown on the cover, or mix and match the designs in
12” quilt blocks.
Dragonfire (Classic Medieval Dragon #1)
NQP CAW-24
At last! This fusible appliqué pattern presents a portrait of the
most magnificent creature ever known to legend, the medieval fire-breathing
dragon.Use the pattern to make the 36” square wall hanging or follow
included suggestions to create a pointed banner. Look at the companion
pattern Dragon on the Wind for a flying dragon
Dragon on the Wind (Classic Medieval Dragon #2)
NQP CAW-25
Add a touch of legend to your castle with this portrait of a medieval
dragon in flight. Make the 36” wall hanging shown or follow pattern
suggestions for a pointed banner. Look for the companion pattern of a
fire-breathing dragon, Dragonfire. Imagine the two of them together as
pointed banners in the dining room.
Stash Wars
NQP CAW-27
(26½”
X 32½”)
A great wall hanging for quilters or anyone with a special stash of fabrics! Fusible appliqué combined with strip piecing. The whole alphabet is included so that sewers may personalize or change the message. Is it “My stash is bigger than your stash!” or “She who dies with the most fabric wins!”?
Heart and Flowers
NQP CAW-29
(37½”
X 37½”)
Romantic
wall hanging combines floral fabrics with easy fusible appliqué.
This modern version of “broidery perse” (French for Persian
embroidery) updates an appliqué method centuries old. Use your
favorite floral fabrics (largest flowers should be at least 3 ½”
across) and add butterflies or fairies from other fabrics for a whimsical
touch.
Stargate
NQP CFW-1
Take your quilting into the future with Stargate and it's companion block,
Star Odyssey.
Instructions and the paper-piecing pattern to copy are included for both
12" blocks and the 2" pieced border. The 50" square wall hanging shown
uses 9 12" blocks, the 2" border and 5" plain border strip.
After September 11, the Unity Star block was designed to honour the American
spirit, and is also included.
Spindizzy
NQP CFW-2
You'll be dizzy with possibilities!!
The basic 6" block and its mirror image can be combined to make 6 different
12" blocks that interconnect and flow from spirals to knots. If this isn't
enough, add one more colour to make a windmill spin around the stars in
the centre of the spirals. Study the loop block and find an angel--or
sewn with other colours, you might see a spider!
Included in the pattern are the instructions, foundation patterns to copy,
and a design worksheet to copy for colouring.
But watch out! You might want to spend hours just playing with the collared
blocks from your design worksheet.
Go Chickens!
NQP CP-1
Ok, admit it! You'd love to have a cute chick (or rooster) purse on your
arm to draw admiring glances!
Or whip up several and stuff them as pillows for a nice, cozy nest.
Sew the smaller size as a kitchen or sewing room mascot, pincushion, or
child's purse.
Whether hens or roosters are your bag, this pattern's for you!
Castle Keeper Tote
NQP CP-22
Tote treasures safely in your own castle bag1 The main pocket is 13” X
14” and roomy enough for a binder & book or two. Stash an umbrella, water
bottle or knitting needles in the side tower pockets… make it as a royal
diaper bag… a tote for princess dolls… the young prince’s toy army.
Any Which Way
NQP CPI-28
If you’re looking for one fairly easy strip pieced pattern that will make oodles of completely different quilts---this is it! Strip pieced with no templates, there are complete illustrated step-by-step directions for speed piecing the 9” blocks.
Simple block
variations and quilt layout suggestions are also given that make this
one design a whole library of quilt patterns. Think diagonal, medallion,
zigzag, spiral, eight-point stars, etc….Have fun flipping around
a stack of blocks to see different quilt designs emerge. This block was
designed to be easy and versatile, the ideal combination for group marathon
“Quilt till you Wilt” events.
Angelique
NQP CR-1
With graceful wings and flowing gown, this beautiful angel pauses a moment
in prayer.
The pattern is sized so that the embroidery may be mounted in an 8 x 10
frame or worked on a 9" quilt block. For a stunning wall hanging, copy
Angelique to a larger size.
Angelique was designed from Carol's first angel appliqué pattern, which
will be available from Needlesongs sometime in the future.
Seraphina
NQP CR-2
Angels come in all sizes, and Seraphina appears as a plump, grandmotherly
type with a welcoming smile. Hmm-with that apron, you don't suppose she's
been baking cookies?
The pattern is sized to fit an 8 x 10 frame or 9" quilt block, or may
be copied to fit other size projects.
Gabriella
NQP CR-3
As she floats through the sky on soft wings, Gabriella plays heavenly
music.
Another in our redwork angels series, Gabriella's pattern is sized to
match the others.
There's No Such Thing as too Much Fabric
NQP CSAW-1
Whether you say it in brights or country colours, this 29" x 41" wall
hanging belongs in your sewing room. Quilters unite and defend your fabric
stash!
The pattern calls for easy fusible web appliqué with a simple strip pieced
border--what a great way to use up your scraps!
The pattern is a must-have for Sunbonnet Sue lovers!
Quilting Signs
NQP CSAW-4
Have you ever felt like posting a sign on your sewing room door to say
"Caution Fabric Stash Avalanche Area?" Or "Caution Quilt Construction
Zone?" You can do it now with this fusible pattern!
The whole alphabet is included so that you can make any other sign-such
as "Teen disaster area," "Lori's Kitchen," or "Finished is better than
perfect."
What would you like to put on a sign?
The fusible pattern features strip pieced corners, and is 22" square,
plus border. Fusible bias tape may be used to get that authentic, construction
sign look.
Katie's Garden
NQP CSFQ-1
A flower block with a bit of a twist-
Shown as a 54" x 72" nap sized quilt with 6" and 9" blocks, Katie's Garden
may be foundation or strip pieced. Instructions for both methods and the
paper piecing patterns are included, as well as instructions and pattern
for a 12" block.
Caught on Film
NQP CSW-2
Use your photos on fabric to make film stars of your family, friends and
pets. Hobbies, vacations and special events can also be the subject of
your special "documentary film strips."
Simple strip piecing does the trick!