Celebrate Freedom! Placemat- By Michelle from The Teacup Cottage- A Companion to the Quiltsmart Monthly Inspiration Project

If you're signed up to receive our monthly newsletter, or regularly follow our blog, by now you are familiar with our FREE monthly inspiration projects. Our project for June featured a patriotic table runner appropriately named "Celebrate Freedom!". Designed and created by Michelle from The Teacup Cottage, this simple project is now made even better (as if that was possible), with a companion piece, the Celebrate Freedom! Placemats.

Celebrate Freedom! Table Runner- By Michelle from The Teacup Cottage- A Quiltsmart Monthly Inspiration Project

We hope you have all been following along with our FREE monthly inspiration projects! If you follow our blog, or subscribe to our newsletter, you will be the first to get access to these fun projects each month. It has been our pleasure to bring you easy projects that can be made quickly and easily using Quiltsmart interfacing.

This month, we were honored to have Quiltsmartie Michelle from The Teacup Cottage create the monthly inspiration. Michelle is not only a fabulous blogger, quilter and Quiltsmartie, she is a mom (to the funniest little man), and the wife of a soldier (better known to her followers as Prince Charming). We could not have asked for a more perfect person to create this month's project which is offered in celebration of upcoming Independence Day, and appropriately named, Celebrate Freedom!

Quiltsmart Mug Rug Monthly Inspiration

Spring is in full-force and there are numerous celebrations on the horizon. Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, weddings and more! It can be harder and harder during the busy months to find time to sew, but for most quilters, sewing is our therapy! That's when we need something we can whip up quick and get your sewing fix.

Introducing the Newest Addition to the Quiltsmart Practical Art Line... Flats!

Good morning Quiltsmarties! There has been a LOT of buzz and a lot of questions about the newest addition to the Quiltsmart Practical Art family, Flats designed by the talented Angela Yosten Designs. To answer a few questions; Flats will be released to quilt shops at the Spring Quilt Market May 15th-17th, and will be arriving in shops shortly after. Consumer ordering direct from Quiltsmart will be available starting June 1st. Flats are available in both Boy and Girl, and both have their own clothes, hair and accessories. You will receive (5) panels for ***$7.45, this includes- (2) Body panels and (3)Clothing/accessories panels per order. Shops may offer single panels. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments.

***We previously posted the price at $6.25 for (5) panels, as of June 1st, all Quiltsmart Practical Art panels will be $1.49 per panel. This price change affects the Flats as they will be released on June 1st. The price for (5) panels will be $7.45***

Modern Double Wedding Ring Pillow Cover- You Choose the Size!

There are few things that symbolize ever-lasting love the way the Double Wedding Ring does. It has long been the go-to wedding gift for quilters, and has remained a treasured heirloom for the recipients. That's why when we think weddings, our first thought is the Double Wedding Ring.

As we continue our monthly printable inspirations, we strive to find quick projects that are functional, quick, and really add value. We believe this Quiltsmart Modern Double Wedding Ring Pillow Cover fits the bill perfectly! The printable instructions will guide you in making one of the two available sizes of pillow covers (14" or 16"), you choose the size.

Quiltsmart Mug Rug, a Quick Project for St. Patty's Day- Fat Quarter and Scrap Friendly Project

Nothing says St. Patrick's day quite like a mug of some frosty, cold stuff. Or, in our case, a warm cup of joe. So, give your mug a comfy place to land while keeping your surface free of drink rings with this festive St. Patty's mug rug. It sews up quickly and makes a great gift for those sneaky leprechauns.

Spring into Quilting with Quiltsmart Bunnies & Carrots Quilt- Monthly Printable Project

Can you feel the first few signs of Spring yet? The bird's start chirping earlier and louder, the tress and flowers get their fist few buds, and you suddenly feel an urge to open windows and clean everything. Who are we kidding? We aren't doing any cleaning around here, we're too busy sewing!

As we jump into March we're reminded that Spring is just around the corner, and Easter is on it's way. That's why this month's printable project is appropriately, a Quiltsmart Bunnies & Carrots quilt. This small, lap-size quilt will sew up quickly and add a fun touch of decor.

Quiltsmart Inspirations Printable Binder Cover- Download and Collect New Quiltsmart Projects Each Month!

Love Quiltsmart printed interfacing? Want fun, new ideas? Then you're in luck! We will be offering a printable Quiltsmart project inspiration each month on our blog featuring a new, easy Quiltsmart project using our printed interfacing.

To help you keep these projects organized, we created a printable binder cover. Simply print the binder cover, slip it in the the clear cover of a 3-ring binder, then add to your binder each month when the new printable project inspiration comes available.

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Make It Personal... Personalized That Is!

What's the secret to making something simple like a towel fabulous? Personalizing it of course! Personalization of everyday objects makes them fun, gift-able, and helps you find your stuff in a hurry. So, it's no wonder Mattie thought adding names to the towels they had poolside was a great idea. And, you can do it too using Quiltsmart Raw-Edge Letters. Our fusible letters make it easy to personalize just about anything, even your vacation towels.

Raw-Edge Letters can also be used on quilt backings, handbags, baby gifts and more. Your imagination is your only limit. 

Quiltsmart Holiday Inspiration Guide 2014

Can you believe it's already November? The holidays are fast approaching, and for quilters and crafters alike, that means it's crunch time. During this time, you are probably just now thinking of beautiful, handmade gifts while trying to find the time to make them all a reality. We are here to help inspire you with quick, easy projects that will help you have a wonderful, handmade holiday!

Below you will find our Quiltsmart Holiday Inspiration Guide packed full of quick, easy handmade holiday projects that you can make in a pinch. You will also find tips, tricks, ideas and inspirations.

Almost all of photos have been provided courtesy of our amazing fans (Quiltsmarties as we call them), and supportive quilt shops. We appreciate all of the amazing people who have contributed photos and ideas to help with this, and would like to give an extra special shout-out to these amazing contributors;

Katie from Katie's Quilting Corner

Donelle from Sew Biz, Inc

Shannon from Fabrics N Quilts

Thank you for the photos you've provided, and continued support. We appreciate your hard work!

View the Quiltsmart Holiday Inspiration Guide Here