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Autumn Acorn Pincushions Skill Level: Beginner Make these adorable pincushions for your fall quilting retreat! Try different size circles for different size pincushions. Or, attach a paper banner printed with the name of a guest for a fun place card at your holiday table. More >

Black, White and Green Placemats Skill Level: Intermediate Black and white with a splash of color is the newest look for Spring. Try your hand at these patchwork placemats sewn in graphic black and white to give a contemporary look to your table. A touch of green adds sparkle and makes them appropriate for your Spring celebration. More >

Bunny Placemats Skill Level: Intermediate Easter – no matter what else this holiday means to you, it often means family, and plenty of young children. Here are some fun placemats that the kids will love to use – and with the cute bunny faces on them, they could be used throughout the spring! Easter Placemats – this project will instruct you on how to make a set of adorable bunny placemats, with a carrot pocket that’s great for silverware! More >

Checkerboard Table Mat Skill Level: Beginner Have you ever wanted to try a scalloped border on your quilt? Learn how with this quick and easy project designed by Perkins Dry Goods! Finished size 22x22". More >

Chenille Sea-Flower Quilt Skill Level: Advanced This lovely quilt was inspired by the bright coral flowers seen off shore in tropical locales. Simple to make with a flourish of texture, the flowers are made from faux chenille using the OLFA Chenille Cutter. The chenille adds just the right amount of touchability to this project. Use the season's hottest colors to revitalize any room. More >

Christmas Table Runner and Placemats Skill Level: Intermediate This Christmas Blossom is a classic and simple circular quilt pattern, sometimes called Pumpkin Pie, which is quilted as you go. Try it with silks or satins for a festive look. More >

Circular Ruffled Window Valance Skill Level: Beginner A great project for anywhere that you are looking for a soft and simple window treatment. Perfect for a young girl's room, a feminine bathroom, or a sun porch. Pattern can be reproduced for personal (not for sale) use. For more patterns by Sheila, see her blog at: http://sheilareinke.wordpress.com/ More >

College Laundry Bag Skill Level: Intermediate Laundry is a fact of life – and Laundromats are something most college students have to live with. This bag may help to make the chore a little easier for your favorite grad – if nothing else, it will remind them that you are thinking of them on laundry day. More >

Confetti Heart Sampler Skill Level: Advanced Beautiful wall hanging that integrates exciting colors and the soft, comfortable feel of chenille to add a touch of love & warmth to any room! More >

Decorator Pillow with Piping Skill Level: Novice A quick method to create two professional looking decorator pillows! Please note, images used in this pattern are NOT to scale More >

Festive Mantle Scarf Skill Level: Intermediate Any holiday gathering calls for eye-catching decorations, particularly when guests will be over. This mantle scarf is both impressive and fast to make. It can be easily adapted to any season or holiday simply by changing the fabrics. It's also a great way to create the look of a scalloped edge. More >

Fleece Fringed Floor Pillow Skill Level: Beginner Create soft and cozy seats for yourself and your kids to sit on when playing games or watching TV. This project goes together in a flash and can be as fun and colorful as you like. Great for earning those Girl Scout sewing badges! More >

Harvest Candle Mat Skill Level: Novice Protect your kitchen counter or table top from candle heat or wax by using this fruit-themed candle mat. Add some fruit around the base of the candle to make a great fall center piece. Please note, images used in this pattern are NOT to scale Pattern can be reproduced for personal (not for sale) use. For more patterns by Sheila, visit her blog at: http://sheilareinke.wordpress.com/ More >

Hidden Pocket Dorm Pillow Skill Level: Beginner 30” pillow, using college themed fabric, a perfect gift for your favorite grad! Pillow has two hidden pockets (great for an MP3 player, cell phone, or writing tools) in the side borders. A comfortable and practical pillow that can be used for relaxing, studying, or just lounging – what a great idea! You’ll quickly be bombarded with requests for more of these great pillows! More >

May Apple Mayhem Quilt Skill Level: Advanced Try your hand at 3 dimensional appliqué with this uniquely textured wall hanging. Use any appliqué pattern and just add thread, embroidery, and beads for added “touchability”. More >

Patchwork Hearts Pillows Skill Level: Beginner Perfect for the season, these patchwork pillows are just the thing for your special Valentine. Simple to make, and a great way to use up some of those fabric scraps we’ve all got lying around. A thoughtful way to show someone you care. More >

Patriotic Table Runner Skill Level: Intermediate A great patriotic table runner, consider using outdoors to dress up a drab picnic table, or over a solid colored table cloth to make just the right statement for your event. You’ll be amazed at how quickly this project makes up. This is a fun (and quick!) project to make. One thing that makes it fun is that you sew through the batting and the backing as you go - when you put the last piece on all you have to do is bind the edges because you were quilting as you went! Finished project size: More >

Poinsettias Wall Hanging or Table Runner Skill Level: Intermediate Poinsettias are a symbol of Christmas and what better way to welcome guests to your home than this lovely wall hanging or table runner. Flowers cascading across a white background add to the festive nature of the season. Embossed felt adds to the elegance. More >

Porch Posies Table Runner Skill Level: Beginner Use your favorite floral fabrics to make a runner for the table on your porch. You might even want to make another in patriotic colors, or perhaps, Autumn fabrics so you can change your table to match your mood. Simple enough for a beginner! More >

Pumpkin Kitchen Towel Skill Level: Beginner Spice up your fall kitchen decor with this easy-to-make kitchen towel or take this quick and easy gift along when you visit friends and family. You most likely have the materials needed already in your sewing room. Pattern can be reproduced for personal (not for sale) use For more patterns by Sheila, visit her blog at: http://sheilareinke.wordpress.com/ More >

Pumpkin Spice Crazy Quilt Skill Level: Advanced This spicy quilt was inspired by the zesty colors of the season. Crazy Quilts are simple to make once you learn the basic technique. Decorate this bold quilt with hand or machine embroidery. More >

Reversible Table Cloth Skill Level: Beginner A cheerful table cover is just the thing for sunny picnics during the warm months ahead. Because it is reversible, this one is double the fun! A great way to showcase your beautiful fabrics. More >

Snowman Picture Skill Level: Beginner A fun snowman ready to liven up your day. Whether you live in the cold north, or are still dreaming of a "White Christmas", this snowman is the perfect companion! For more patterns by Sheila, see her blog at: http://sheilareinke.wordpress.com/ More >

Tumbling Leaves Candlemat Skill Level: Intermediate A colorful table topper perfect for an end table or under a centerpiece of flowers. 13” x 15” utilizing 3” finished maple leaf blocks. More >

Wine Cozy Coasters Skill Level: Beginner You have guests over, and everyone has a wine glass, but keeping track of those glasses and getting people to remember to use a coaster is a problem. The wine cozy is an attractive and fun way to solve both problems. More >

Cherry Blossom Table Runner Skill Level: Intermediate Cherry Blossom is a classic and simple circular quilt pattern, sometimes called Pumpkin Pie, which is quilted as you go. Try it with or without batting for a different look. More >

Fleece Geometric Floor Pillow Skill Level: Intermediate Add it all up and you’ll get this terrific looking geometric designer pillow! More >

Flannel Raw Edge Baby Quilt Skill Level: Intermediate Raw edge quilting just got easier! By using your OLFA rotary cutter and a decorative edge blade, you eliminate the need to snip the seam allowances once it is pieced. You'll have this soft and cozy baby quilt stitched up in no time! More >

Chenille Pillow - Old Fashioned Applique Skill Level: Intermediate Create the look of antique chenille with this easy applique technique. So soft and luxurious, you’ll love snuggling up for a nap with this pillow. More >

Sheer Patchwork Window Shade Skill Level: Intermediate Use this unbacked patchwork shade to let a little light into any room in your home. The lovely sheer framed “windows” are cut away to allow the natural light to come through, creating a soft glow sure to warm your home. More >