Saint Patrick’s Day Green
Dec 21st, 2009 by Penny Haren
Last week we talked about turning those red Christmas fabrics into Valentine Day treasures. Â This week we will turn those greens into St. Paddy’s Day heirlooms….or maybe just a quick gift for a friend. Â After all, in a few months, we will celebrate that drop of Irish blood in all of us. Â So pull out those greens and golds to start your display today!
My all time favorite is from Eleanor Burns- the patron saint of all quilters! Â Her Double Irish Chain book is a classic that has been revised and is better than ever – at the original price. Â I love this quilt because the alternate blocks are made from 10″ squares that are perfect for appliques. Â At one time or another, these squares have been appliqued with dinosaurs, snowmen, and the Block O (I had to throw that one in since OSU is winning the Rose Bowl this year!)
Item #1072QD Retail $14.95
This is a great class – and teaches the chaining method that has become the Quilt in a Day trademark. Â She also sews the pieced blocks – and measures them before cutting the plain squares so everything fits together! Â Pure genius!
This holiday is a great time to teach Celtic quilting – and it has never been easier with the Clover fusible bias strips. Â They come in all colors – including green – and in two different widths, 1/4″ and 1/8″.
Item #700CV-GREEN Â Retail $8.00 (1/4 inch)
There are several great books and patterns based on Celtic designs. Â Just type in Celtic on our website for all of your options – but the Celtic Trilogy is my favorite for an impressive project doable in a class setting!
Item #SM21 Retail $8.00
And, yes, the bias tape comes in rainbow too – after all, how are you ever going to find that pot of gold???
We all love banners and this strip pieced one is quick, easy and the perfect gift for everyone who cooks corned beef and cabbage once a year! Â Why not start a new tradition and hang it above your fireplace this year?
Item #PTPC02 Â Retail $8.00
If you love to ink cards – and quilts – I love this pattern by H.D. Designs. Â They are simply beautiful and yes – it includes every letter in the alphabet! Â Just frame one – or their monogram for a great, personal gift!
These projects all have great teachable moments and would fit into any class schedule. Â Who doesn’t want a “touch of the Irish?”
