If you have been trying to decide if you are ready to buy a sewing machine, NOW is the time.  Shipping costs on the Threadbanger machines will cost you exactly ZERO dollars.  Yep, that’s right, zero, zip, nada.  Free shipping is available on either machine.  

These machines are made with the Do-It-Yourselfer in mind.  Either one would be a good purchase for a first sewing machine or for a back up machine. 

The Thread Banger TB-12 is the lower priced of the two, with 12 stitches plus multiple stitch functions, accessory storage and is relatively portable. 

The Thread Banger TB-30 is computerized with 30 precision stitches.  This machine also has a whole lot of extras.  You know,  all the bells and whistle that we love…. needle threader, start-stop button, six buttonholes, programmable needle up/down and more!

If you have been wanting a back up machine, you know – just in case - the price tag is low enough.  Either of these would make a good option.   So if you have your main machine set up for some free motion quilting but want to also work on other projects . . . . you can.   And, as anyone with a sewing machine knows (and dreads), at some point your current machine will need to go in for a minor repair.  For some odd reason, this never happens when it is convenient.  Nope, it happens when you are in the middle of a project with a deadline!  Or it happens when your creative juices are really flowing and you are just smack dab in love with sewing.   Think how happy you will be at that point if you have an extra machine to fall back on.

Sue Pritt has designed a couple series of unique wallhangings that can also be combined to make larger quilts.    The Painted Lady series includes four different shops housed in Victorian style buildings.  The detailed architecture and beautiful colors make for eye-catching wallhangings. 

The Boutique is one of four in the Painted Lady series.  You can almost imagine standing in the shade of the tree as you window shop.  And before you move along to the next shop you admire the overflowing flowerpots.

Next stop, The Quilt Shop.  Another tree, more flowers, a cute sign and a flying geese banner blowing in the wind.  Makes you want to head inside, doesn’t it?

All four of the Painted Lady patterns finish at 16″ x 34″ with borders.  Or make all four with out the borders, put them together for a bit of Main Street.

The Shop Lady patterns finish at 10″ x 22″ with borders, or 6″ x 18″ without borders.   Each patterns includes a store front with a striped awning and an upstairs window.  Flowers are blooming and the tree is ready to shade the shoppers.

The Sweet Pea Toy Shop has a rocking horse, a teddy bear and a sand castle.  As with the other patterns, paper piecing, traditional piecing and fusible applique are used to make this wall hanging.

How much is that doggie in the window?  How convenient – a fire hydrant for doggie’s first walk!  Animal Krakers Pet Shop also has a cat and a parrot looking for a new home. 

There are several more shops so check out all the patterns that Sweet Season Quilts has to offer.

Use your scraps to make this Little Scraps – Churn Dash.  This miniature quilt will be 18 1/2″ square when you finish.

This Tea-Lightful table topper is 24″ square and is made with foundation piecing.  Make your teacups with pastels or bold colors or use your floral scraps to make them look like fine china.

When you’re talking babies, Noah’s Ark is a timeless theme.  This  48″ square quilt has a center applique surrounded by several borders for a beautiful finish.

Slice And Dice is made from 10 long quarters (not fat quarters). Slice and dice and sew and you’ll see the blocks coming together quickly.  This lap sized quilt can be as bright and bold as you want!  Isn’t the colorful, narrow border pretty?  It’ll be made from all your leftover scraps from the project.

Grab your favorite Jelly Rolls and Charms.  All the cutting is done – you’ll have this quilt together in no time at all!  At 58″ x 78″ this quilt, Ups & Downs,  is just right for a twin sized bed spread.  So easy you’ll probably want to make this one over and over.

Would you believe Mosaic Magic is made from just a modified log cabin block?!  After you make the quilt with the layout shown here you can make another quilt and play with the blocks – they can be set in many different ways for many different looks. Instructions are included for several sizes including a Queen size. 

If you want make a king size quilt really quick, here’s a pattern for you.  Road To Tokyo is made of four patches, squares and blocks of two rectangles – all simple, easy-as-pie pieces, but the results are striking.  You’ll be snuggling under this quilt before you know it.

An eclectic selection of patterns . . .

What little boy wouldn’t love this quilt?  All the vehicles they love to spot on the road.  Emergency vehicles, working vehicles, cars, and a school bus can all be found on this quilt that has just about anything with Wheels.  Fat quarters will work great for the background squares and you can use up some of your scraps for the applique. 

The Peek-A-Boo Car Seat Cover will keep a little one warm and cozy between the house and the car without the need for lots of bundling and fussing.  Then it can be removed after you get to the car so baby can be comfortable and not all sweaty from a lot of  extra clothes. Elastic edges make it a snap to put on and take off.

This purse pattern, To Patch Or Not To Patch, has five design choices with complete instructions and plenty of color pictures to help you choose which style you like best.  You can patch or not, you can quilt or not, but I bet you can’t stop at just one!  Two pockets outside and lots of pockets inside that you can customize.

Mosaic Medley uses three variations on a nine patch block to give you three very different looks.   Lots of sizes from which to choose.  These quilt go together quickly – great for a baby quilt or Project Linus.

Celtic Wedding Rings is an easy to make quilt – just three basic blocks – with an dramatic payoff.   This quilt finishes at 86″ x 112″.