Is there a big mess in there?  Can you find what you need without rummaging for ten minutes? What about if you need to change purses?  Do you just open up the new one wide and dump everything in there?   Make life easier and your purse a little neater with a purse insert!

 The Encore Purse Insert Pattern by StudioKat Designs has a place for everything!  It has a full length zippered pouch, an interior zippered coin purse, and tons of pockets for phone, tissues, wallet, pens, checkbook, keys.  You can’t help but be organized with this handy move-from-purse-to-purse-in-a-snap insert!  Sized at 11.5 x 5.5 x 6, this insert works in rather large purses.

If your purse is just a bit smaller, the Portapockets Purse Insert should be a perfect fit.  This one also has a full length zippered pouch, plus elastic-top pockets on one side, more pockets on the other size and fairly wide area in the center for more bulky items. It comes in two sizes: 6 x 8 x 2.5 and 6 x 10.5 x 2.5

The Suzi Purse Insert & More Pattern is by Lazy Girl Designs, so you know construction will be a snap.  Fully lined, the insert boasts both inside and outside pockets.  It’s cute enough that you can use it in your sewing room to store little tools, or on your dresser for odds and ends.  Comes in both medium (6.5 x 4.5 x 3) and large (8.5 x 4.5 x 3).

For the most versatile insert, try the Portapockets Plus.  This pattern has instructions for three different inserts that you can use separately or Velcro/zipper them to each other and use as one large organizer.  Pockets and pouches galore!!!

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Don’t you just love the fall colors. Bring them inside with table runners.

Fall Table Quilt from Kathie’s Kreations measures 26″ square.  Use reproduction prints in several shades of autumn colors with a neutral, warm background, or go for the splash with bold batik autumn colors.

Fall Into Winter offers two table runner patterns.  The Dresden pieces for the winter pattern are pre-cut and included!

Paper pieced candy corn and buttoned down 3D triangles combine to make A Corny Runner.  Perfect for the season!  Finished runner measures 14″ x 25.25″

Medley of Leaves looks like a beautiful piece of art, doesn’t it?   Make this one as colorful or as subdued as you like and it will be an eye catcher either way.  Use as a table topper or as a wall hanging.

Check out the rest of the table runners…. there are eight pages of them!  Some are seasonal, some are not but can be made seasonal by the choice of fabric.

Until November 1st, all quilting books by The Quilt Branch are available for 10% off! We all love our patterns, but books offer so much more.   Except in the case of larger, more complicated patterns (like samplers or intricate piecing), most quilt books contain several patterns.  You will also benefit from the designer’s experience as the author/designer ofter shares helpful tips and shortcuts for the piecing process, suggestions for fabric selection, and sometimes even quilting ideas instead of the dreaded ‘quilt as desired’.

The Six Halves Make a Whole book series contains patterns that can be made from bundles of six half yard cuts of fabric.

Six Halves Make A Whole Sampler not only has instructions for a 62″ x 72″ quilt, but also patterns for using the blocks in a table runner and to make a tote.  Any of the blocks would look good by itself as a mini- quilt.

Six Halves Make A Whole Christmas quilt book has instructions for six different projects using six half yard cuts of fabric.  Make Christmas stockings, a tree skirt, pillow shams, and lap quilts.

Other titles in the series are Six Halves Make A Whole Quilt (6 projects), Six Halves Make A Whole Lot More (6+ projects), and Six Halves Make A Whole Starburst Quilt (Quilt and Table Topper).

Cottage Creations Quilt Book gives complete instructions for using the Creative Grid Cottage Ruler to make 45 degree patterns.  The book includes three quilts, pillow shams, a table topper, and placemats.

And then there is the Table Topper Series with 4 books…. one for each season.

Table Topper Series Book #3 Fall has patterns for three octagon shaped table toppers, one each for September, November, and December.

Choose a book (or two, or three!) and take advantage of the discounted price.  Use coupon code CB2013 at checkout.

Happy reading and happy sewing!

Halloween is such a fun, no responsibility holiday…. just decorations, costumes, and candy!  No big meal to prepare or gifts to wrap…. just ghosts, goblins, and treats!  Here’s a few pattern suggestions to help you with the decorating.

Twister Jack Quilt Kit comes with the pattern and all the fabric needed for the top and the binding.  You just need the batting and the backing – you probably have that laying around your sewing room, right?  This happy Jack-o-Lantern measures 24″ x 26″.

Hang this delightful Welcome Halloween wall hanging on your front porch to let the trick-or-treaters know they are welcome.  Maybe they’ll be so wrapped up in the trick-or-treating ghost that you can sneak in a quick “BOO!” before passing out the treats!

Pumpkin Blossom Babies lets you decorate pumpkins that you can use year after year… no spoilage!  From Bonnie Sullivan of All Through The Night designs, these cute happy pumpkins range in size from 14″ to 20″.  So cute!

Aside from “BOO“, what says Halloween more than a pumpkin and a black cat?!  This 22″ x 17″ pattern can be hand or machine appliqued.

Check out all 16 of the Vintage Autumn designs from Chick-A-Dee Hollow…. adorable!  They are pre-printed and pre-colored 4″ x 5″ designs; you add embroidery and embellishments.  Make a few now, and add to your collection each year.

Coming soon to a neighborhood near you . . . Trick or Treat!

We love our electronic devices and of course we want to protect them.  Change that drab responsiblity of protecting them into a display of your personality by making your own case.

With three different sized patterns, you can cover your Laptop, Kindle, or iPad.  This pattern whips up fast so it’s a great one for gifts (especially those last minute ones!).

Here’s another really quick one.  Tech Cover pattern, from Black Mountain Quilts, adjusts to fit any size electronic tablet or reader.

The Reader Pattern has extras built in: a removable wrist strap, a front pocket, a read-through vinyl cover (protect your screen) and a place for your stylus.  What more could you ask for?!  Well, except an e-reader to put in it – you’re on your own for that!

The Just In Case Lap Top Case Pattern is perfect for Bali Pops or Jelly Rolls.  2.5″ strips make a striking case – carry your work / fun in style!

By Sewphisti-cat Designs, the Sew Easy iPad Tote pattern has lots of color photos to go along with the detailed instructions.  Full width zippers on the top and on the back pocket are easy to install. The front has an open pocket.

Everyone knows you can buy a cover, but wouldn’t you love to have a colorful, one of a kind, you-made-it-yourself tech cover?!  Choose on and start sewing…. you’ll be showing it off in no time.