Happy Saturday! And welcome to the first Simply Small Sewing post of the new year! I was supposed to have this ready yesterday, but a not-so-fun head cold really had me sidelined the last couple of days. Anyway, I’m feeling much better now and ready to kick off this year’s program. While I was sick I did get a little organizing done in my sewing room…(if I had taken a “before” picture of this table it might have been scary–well actually, it was scary which is why I didn’t take a picture)…but I organized my table and got all of my thread up on my new spool holder.
I had been in need of a new thread storage method for quite a while and was so happy to find this one!
Okay…so without further ado…here is the first project for this year’s Simply Small Sewing. I love Moda Candy projects, and this is a great one because it makes a good sized table topper and uses just one Moda Candy pack.
I actually made the sample topper a few years ago using one of my first Moda Candy packs ever–a pack of Verna by Kate Spain. I featured a tutorial for this on my blog back in 2009 and just recently made up the PDF for the directions. You basically make 4 blocks which each use just 9 Moda Candy squares. Four candy squares are used in the inner border, and you finish it off with an optional outer border.
I made another sample block today to double check my math (this block was made with some of Gina Martin’s Sewing Box–such a happy collection). So…this is the project for next month’s parade on the 10th of February! I can’t wait to see all of the versions you will make. I have the pattern for free through Monday night for my regular blog readers on my Craftsy site (this will be much easier than me e-mailing hundreds of pdf files). While the pattern is free to download, if you have not done so already you will be required to register for a free Craftsy account. After Monday I will charge a small fee for the pattern…so be sure to download it now. Make your table topper and send me a photo by February 9th for the parade/prizes on the 10th!
Oh, and here are some “Simply Small” project photos sent in this month…I know we were all busy with the holidays…so there are just a few today. First up is a beautiful notebook cover by Lisa
And then a cute breakfast mat by Karen…
And some table runners…the first one by Christine,
One from Sharon…
And one from Vickie!
And…just in…this adorable simply small Valentines runner from Carol!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I look forward to seeing all of the table toppers next month!
PS Did you know Craftsy is offering a free block of the month class for 2014? You can find it here!
Sarah @ sarahquilts.com says
Just bought the same thread holder!! Love it.
Wendy says
It's adorable! If we want to send you a photo of our project, should we just email it to you with the attached photo? Thanks!
Vroomans' Quilts says
Lovely projects. I missed this month's due to a fall and broken hip – but ready to sew!! Love the little hearts and perfect with Valentines around the corner.
Dorothy says
Great project! Love it and will work on it this weekend, along with my Schnibbles 🙂 Thanks for doing this!
Cath says
Such a lovely little quilt….thank you for the freebie….already logged into my Craftsy account to download.
Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs
Janet says
Dear Sherri …love all the projects on your blog…I hope to try one of your "small ones' this month > a SUPER fan from Canada Janet
Marti Dyer-Allison says
Sherri, thank you! Just the "table topper" I need for my mother's Singer 401 Slant Needle with a scarred cabinet. Can't wait to get started . . .
Jeanna says
Some cute small projects…can't wait to see what everyone does this month.
Headed to Craftsy now, thank you for sharing another pattern!
Susan Smith says
So cute! I just downloaded the pattern. I hope to make it soon! Did you get the e-mail with my picture of the zippy bag for this Simply Small parade? I had used a tutorial from Moda Bakeshop and Marmalade fabric. I can resend if I need to.
Patchwork and Play says
Thank you for sharing this! I have a mini charm pack just waiting for this pattern!
Karenkay says
I am enjoying your blog so much! Thank you for another free pattern.
Christine M says
Thanks for the new pattern Sherri. Hopefully it won't take me as long to make this one!
Anita says
Thanks for the free pattern! Love everyone's projects 🙂
Hildy says
Thanks for the free pattern it's great! And your mini parade is, too. Perhaps I can join in next month:-)
Messy Karen says
being organized is important especially when working on small projects. you have a really nice workspace. and that is a beautiful thread holder.
Cindy says
I might have to splurge on that thread holder. Thanks for the link!
Margaret says
Thanks so much for sharing this pattern. It's darling, and looks like it will be fun to make.
moosecraft says
Wow! Love the Verna by Kate Spain fabrics in that little quilt! And the journal cover is so pretty! You have me inspired to try these Simply Smalls!
Melanie says
This is fantastic! Thank you for the pattern as well as the heads up on the free Craftsy class. I'm so new to quilting and I really appreciate stuff like this to keep me inspired in the sewing room. Have a great day!
Karen says
Darn — with all the holiday happenings, I forgot to take a photo and send it in for the parade. I made a drawstring bag, but I'll save it for another parade. 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration and motivation.
Marie says
GREAT looking spool holder.
Sharon says
Thanks for the pattern Sherri, it's exactly what I've been wanting to make with my mini charm pack.
Bethany M says
I am drooling over your thread holder…too bad they are sold out! I am planning on getting myself one once they are back in stock.
Andrea says
Oooh, I love that thread rack – thanks for sharing!!
kshackabq says
Thank you Sherri!
KMSC says
Thanks for the great pattern, Sherri. I even think I can get this finished this year!!
Brenda DeBord says
Thanks for the free pattern. I might be able to finish it this year.
Thimbleanna says
I love that sweet little table topper Sherri. I'd like to make a whole bed quilt that looks like that!
Carrie P. says
super cute projects. love the heart table runner.
Joy says
Oh Sherri it is adorable!! I had a feeling when I saw the picture on Instagram. Thank you soo much! I am off to dig through some candy that is calorie free!!
Heather says
I love your quilt and everyone's small projects look great! I've been following the block of the month at Craftsy. I'm not sure I'm going to do the quilt, but the color theory is great and I've learned quite a bit just in the first lesson.
Jackie says
Thanks bunches for the Candy project. IT is really cute.
Thoughts of Joy says
Hi! I'm new here. You have a lovely blog. 🙂 I was wondering what pattern you used for your quilted spools wall hanging?
Thanks!