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It seems like the big Holidays come earlier and earlier each year. Am I right?! I am certain the mall had Christmas decorations up even before Halloween. But as quilters, we are very familiar with sewing ahead of the season. One of my favorite classes to teach every year was a stocking class. Stockings are just fun!!! So when a few of my friends suggested I host a Stocking Sew Along, I thought that was a great idea. Its the next best thing to teaching class! So let's get started! On our Sunny Day Supply blog you will find instructions...

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I had so much fun making a pillow using the newly released Best of Sarah Jane by Michael Miller. We quickly sold out of several of the prints, but they are back in stock! Yayyy!!! I thought you may want to make your own pillow or just use the Economy Block for a quilt, or a mug rug, or just to try it out for fun. This is a great block for fussy cutting and perfect to highlight a special print.  To begin, you may want to print out a copy of the layout for my pillow. I used an 18" pillow...

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I have been smitten with the clamshell shape for some time now! And nothing makes my heart go pitter-pat more than a scrappy clamshell project. Several years ago, I explored different methods of stitching together clams to use in a project. But about 5 years ago, I settled on a method that works best for me. This method does not require any papers or basting the curvy edge....let's face it, this could be called Mary's Lazy Clamshells!  I am attaching a clamshell template here, but this method can be used for any size clamshell. So you may want to enlarge...

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Our Sunny Day elves have been busy decking the halls for the holidays! And the halls are looking very festive, indeed, with our Sunny Day Ho-Ho-Ho Garland!      So how about stitching up your own garland? It’s fast, easy and super cute! We especially love this garland in Little Joys by Elea Lutz. 1.Choose […]

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As the temperatures drop, we start feeling the excitement of decorating, sewing and crafting for the holiday season! Over the next few weeks we will share with you some festive ideas to help make your days Merry and Bright! My Sunny Day Stocking is perfect for hanging on the mantel, window or farm house door. […]

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