Hat Shop Sew-A-Long Giveaway

 

We are MOVING our blog, so please continue to follow us at greatjoystudio.com

I hope that this will be less confusing going forward. If you have been following us here at JoyStudio.wordpress.com we have already migrated you to GreatJoyStudio.com’s blog. Make sure however, in order to get in on all of the giveaways we have planned this year, beginning with the one below:

G I V E A W A Y !

To Enter:

• Follow us on the Great Joy Studio (blog) Journal.

• For an extra chance follow us on Instagram as well.

That’s all!

This is for a chance to win one of our BONUS hats and sewing motifs, fused appliqué pattern plus,

Painters Palette fat quarters and

Couturiere Parisienne fat quarters.

Both collections from Riley Blake Designs.

Pattern includes bonus hat, vintage spools, buttons and button jar EXTRAS and we will be adding them onto our Hat Shop Quilt shelves as you will soon see.

• For one more opportunity to win one of these, tag three friends on our Instagram post announcing this @jweckerfrisch. We have plenty of all to giveaway and it’s fun to share!

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Look at all of the cute spools taken from the original art, made with Painters Palette textures! We’re loving these painterly watercolor fabrics.

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We are on a BLOG FOLLOWERS BUILDING campaign in 2020 so be watching weekly for GIVEAWAYS throughout the year. We have LOTS to share with you from an abundant lifetime of creating and collecting; and it’s time to clean house!

We will be offering Janet’s artist samples through giveaways, here and eventually, some

ORIGINAL ART & QUILTS!!! Another first.

Our gift and THANK YOU, to our faithful followers and all of you who have finally found us. Yay!

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BTW, Hat Shop Sew-A-Long starts next week.

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Sweepstakes

Used with permission from Quilts & More® magazine. ©2020 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved.

Earlier this year I was invited to be one of the guest designers for the

Better Homes & Gardens

Quilts & More

Scrap Lab Design Challenge

presented by Riley Blake Designs.

This issue hits news stands January 17th so be sure to grab a copy! Inside are instructions for all three designer’s projects and how to enter the

Scap Lab Sweepstakes!

Or visit allpeoplequilt.com/winscraplab for details

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The challenge features my Painters Palette collection from Riley Blake Designs. Our project is in keeping with our ‘Art to Appliqué’ theme this year, on a 20″ “Welcome Home Pillow”.

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Painters Palette can be found in quilt shops now!

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AllPeopleQuilt.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allpeoplequilt

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/allpeoplequilt

Twitter: @allpeoplequilt

Instagram: @allpeoplequilt

Firsts

 

First day of the week, in the first month of the year, in the new decade

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my first sew along!

Hat Shop Sew Along

is scheduled to begin here, January 22.

So, if you’re joining us, I’ll need lots of help.

As some of you know, I am a watercolor artist, not a sewer. Please understand that my offering is appliqué design rather than expert stitching and/or quilt assembly. This is also, my first time making this quilt. Feel free to comment your questions, tips and critiques here or email to janet@greatjoystudio.com. I’ll do my best to address them all.

This project uses:

Atelier de Chapellerie fused appliqué pattern from Joy Studio and can be found in shops or here on our shop page,

Painters Palette

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Couturiere Parisienne

fabrics from Riley Blake Designs.

Some of you have expressed difficulty locating Painters Palette fabrics so email me (address above) for the quilt shop list in your area.

Excited to get started!

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Fabric Delivery!

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It’s true,

Costume Makers Ball

is available NOW!

Just delivered to your favorite quilt shop,

from Riley Blake Designs.

And have we been plenty busy making,

Whew!!!

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Here is some of the fun we have had with our latest ‘Art to Applique’ designs.

We used Riley Blake Designs Confetti Cotton basics with Costume Makers Ball, to achieve the perfect blend for these projects.

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“Classic Jacs”

was translated from the art in one of my classic Halloween collections. It is a vintage inspired, quick and easy fused appliqué design.

Did I mention FUN to make?!! Perfect for Trick or Treat bags, table runners and all fall decor.

This and MORE Joy Studio Design for Makers will be available to the trade at the

International Quilt Market in Kansas City.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see all the new patterns and two, new FABRIC collections!!

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Plus,

our Man in the Moon and he is available now at greatjoystudio.com

So, tell your quilt shop to come by our Riley Blake Designs Booth #1335

to see all of the new items we have in store for you!

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If you can make it,

we will be sharing with Costume Makers Ball at

Missouri Star Quilt Co’s Academy 2019

May 21-24 following Quilt Market.

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I hope you can join us for lots of making, FUN!

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New Year, New Fun

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Hello and a Happy New Year to all of YOU!

I’m running slightly behind already following so much holiday activity and art deadlines in January but,

I still thought there might be time for some fabric fun!?!!

How about another Valentine Post Card Exchange?

I really enjoyed seeing your amazing creativity from the first one, which you can see on Pinterest.

It’s a small project so you can stitch up quick and embellish (or not) any way you like, no challenge this time

however,

I do have Riley Blake Designs Paperdoll fabric panels and fat quarters to GIVEAWAY!!

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How does a random drawing of the participants sound?

The winner will be drawn from delivered post cards.

All you have to do is sign up by sending me an email with your name and the address where you wish to receive your card.

I’ll match everyone to a partner and send you back the info.

• Email to janet@greatjoystudio.com

• Use any Riley Blake Designs fabric, although I’d love it if you used Paperdoll.

•Sew and send your cards to the partner we assign by February14, or sooner.

That’s it!

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Sew . . . who’s in?!!!

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OH, and btw, the Man and the M O O N applique pattern above is printed!

Folding and filling and

available

S O O N.

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Merry, Merry!

H E L L O  T H E R E !

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As you can see, I jumped from our Halloween Quilt Market booth straight to Christmas here on the blog. November and most of December I focused on new art, patterns and regular life. Time is still the number one creative schedule handicap. Can’t seam to get everything done.

However, I do want to take this time to post a sincere thank you for your support of the products, encouragement and following me with the likes and very kind comments throughout the past year . . . and, longer!!! It really feels great to know that we share a creative connection.

YOU keep me going!

Thank you makers and creators. 😉

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And –

Wishing you the best of EVERYTHING in the new year!

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“Paperdoll” fabric by J Wecker Frisch from Riley Blake Designs can be found in quilt shops.

The “Doll House” appliqué designs can be found at Missouri Star Quilt Co.

“Doll House” Kits can be purchased at Fabric.com

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Press On Paperdoll

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Presenting

P A P E R D O L L ,

our new fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs

at Spring Quilt Market in Portland!

Only a sneak peek shown here using one of our

JOY STUDIO MAKER’S GUIDES.

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Aunt Henri

came through beautifully for us once again in her creation of this stunning applique piece using our ‘Press On’ pattern! The photos do not do it justice truly so, please if you’re in Portland for Quilt Market, come by and see her for yourself. She will not disappoint.

Riley Blake Designs – Booth #1437

Patterns are available at Checker Distributors #1801 and Brewer Sewing #852-53.

Shops – This makes a great class!

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Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more Quilt Market updates,

PAPERDOLL fabric,

inspiration & patterns!

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More Corset Entries

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I cannot say enough about the creative talent that was displayed during our recent

Great Corset Challenge.

Simply amazing pieces!

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Here are more of the beautiful corset entries that were not hash tagged to Instagram.

Take a look and enjoy!

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Last but certainly not least, this one made using our Queen of We’en fabrics!

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Love them all!!

THANK YOU again corseteers.

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Please see them all (eventually) on,

Pinterest

A thanks to Aunt Henri on Pinterest

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Instagram

 

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Challenge Winners

 

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Hurray!

The Great Corset Challenge is complete.

We received so many wonderful works using our Press On Maker’s Guide, corset portion of the pattern. We want to thank ALL of you for participating and would love to hear your feedback. The three Joy Studio Maker’s Guides are new this year so, we want to gather everyone’s thoughts on using this one. The entries included so many interpretations achieving great results. It has been a pleasure to see them all and an honor to have so many talented women join our challenge. Impossible task to choose only three.

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However, here is the decision on our top three corsets:

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Love Rubie Handmade Bags

Debie Kuennen-Baker

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Norma Jean Rahn

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I almost extended the deadline on the challenge this week. With the devastation in Texas and our own family’s loss on Monday, the Corset Challenge seamed silly next to these serious life events. Then I considered what creating offers me and I’m sure many of you and that is comfort. In the darkest times of my life, the ability that God gave me to create has helped me tremendously. I did not want to minimize the heart and effort that all of us put into these very skillful works. I appreciate each one of you sincerely, and would like to send all participants a gift if you will send you address or PO box to janet@greatjoystudio.com.

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Again, I want to THANK YOU for participating in this year’s Handmaids® challenge.

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And, I would really like to keep in touch. In case you haven’t already PLEASE connect with me:

Send a friend request on Facebook to J Wecker Frisch, or follow me at Joy Studio – Tidings of Great Joy, LLC

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On Instagram follow me, jweckerfrisch or tag me using @jweckerfrisch

write, share and/or show me your stuff here on the blog, ANYTIME!

 

Great Corset Challenge

Grab your button hook and tighten your laces, the

GREAT CORSET CHALLENGE

is about to begin!

This year’s Handmaids Challenge will be sewing and mixed media using our Joy Studio Maker’s Guide.

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Part One:
Focusing on the corset/dress-form part of the “Press On” Maker’s Guide, you’ll create an (approximate) 18″ x 18″ finished project of your choosing. So, whatever you like, a pillow, bag, wall piece, etc., within these guidelines, using any fabrics or mixed media that you love working with.

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• Simply sign up with an email to janet@greatjoystudio.com (anytime through August)
• We will send you a printable pdf pattern to follow.
• Print, assemble and create!
• Share your progress on social media. On Instagram, #hashtag your photos with #greatcorsetchallenge so we can find and share your work!
• Invite your friends to join the challenge too!



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We will need photos of your finished piece by August 31, 2017, which gives you plenty of time to create something amazing! Send as many photos as you like, making sure to show off your work with good lighting (natural light is best.)

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1st place winner will receive:

All three Joy Studio Maker’s Guide patterns,

Fabric &

a LANG 2018 She Who Sews calendar and coordinating mug!

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2nd place will receive:

One Joy Studio Maker’s Guide pattern of their choice,

Fabric &

LANG She Who Sews note cards and coffee/tea mug.

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3rd place will receive:

a Joy Studio Maker’s Guide pattern of their choice

a LANG She Who Sews day planner note pad.

 

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Part Two (optional):
Make one of the full figure applique patterns pieces using one of our three Joy Studio Maker’s Guides (purchase at your favorite quilt shop or greatjoystudio.com), again, using any medium, fabrics, or style!

 

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Top three (different figures) winners will be featured on our blog/social media AND in our booth at this year’s Fall International Quilt Market! Winners will also receive the other two patterns and a LANG 2018 She Who Sews calendar and coffee/tea mug.

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We are very excited to see what maker’s will create with our She Who Sews characters!

Here are some we’ve been playing with and hope they will inspire you to try this fun large scale applique.

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This is an ALL play challenge so, c’mon show us your corset!!!