Carol's Needlearts Corner

08/07/2026

Substitute a book for the fan, and this is definitely me on these very hot evenings. How about you; are you a sun worshiper? Have you got somewhere cool to create? Stay cool, stay hydrated, and let me know! 😅

07/11/2026

Looking for something quick and fun to make? "Weekend Sewing" has 20+ scrap-busting ideas for gifts, for brightening up your summer table(s), and for organizing your sewing room! One of my favourite projects is the Sewing Machine Organizer Pad; which project will you make first? "Weekend Sewing" - Only $19.95 🤩

07/10/2026

Have you ever found a fabric you loved, but couldn't figure out just what to DO with it? Sometimes, you have to think out side the box! Take these 7 stunning 'landscape' batiks, each bursting with bright colours: $22/metre, Fat Quarters 5/$25, Fat 1/8s 5/$12.50. 🌈 Wouldn't they make a fabulous border and/or binding? Let me know what you think! 🤩

07/04/2026

Happy Cat-urday! Hope you're not pulling your hair out over the Canada vs. Morocco game today. Go, Canada, Go!!! 🇨🇦

07/04/2026

Ever wonder why some fabrics sell faster than others? Everyone loves 'Paisley in Love' ($23.95/metre)- shown here in the background - but few seem to know just what to actually DO with it! Same goes for one of my favorite 5" charm square collections, 'Wanderlust' by Moda($20 - 42 pieces). I think they were both just waiting for someone to introduce them to one another! What do you think? 🤩

06/27/2026

It's Cat-urday! 😸 What have you got planned for the day? Why not sail over to Gabriola Island and attend the 2026 Gabriola Quilters Show & Sale?!! The show is open today AND tomorrow (Sunday), from 10 'til 4 pm. Super easy to find - the Rollo Centre at 685 North Road. Admission's FREE!!!

06/27/2026

Wondering what other woolie projects are available in Kim Schaefer's book "Whimsical Wool Appliqué?" Here's just a sneak peak inside; there's a total of 50 blocks and 7 projects included!!! Remember - (wool) appliqué makes for wonderful quilting on-the-go! Book "Whimsical Wool Appliqué" - $32.00 🤩

06/27/2026

This stunner is called "Ring Around the Bluebell" from Kim Schaefer's book "Whimsical Wool Appliqué." Congratulations on a fabulous finish, Mary Jane! 🥳

06/26/2026

Look what Lori Holt is working on: wool pennies!!! 💗

I’ve been playing with my wool pennies project. My wool pennies are 2 1/2” and 1 1/2” and then 3/4” for the centers. I’m using size 8 174 Tea Dyed Stone for my stitching. - Lori Holt
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06/26/2026

Felted wool fans rejoice! 🥳 As requested, these larger, background-sized felted wools have arrived - and they're gorgeous!!! Across the back, that's a deep mottled black, an over-dyed called 'Sky', and THE most beautiful deep deep teal ever. There are 3 new/re-stocked greens in the foreground, and a super rich violet purple (well, because, purple!!! 💜) Hurry in for best selection!!!