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Ann writes about the flower in her quilt, "There are many unique flowering plants in the Pacific Northwest, among them is the Clackamas Iris (Iris tenuis). This rare iris has narrow petals and leaves, and can be found growing in small clearings one encounters in Douglas Fir forests. Also called a “grass iris” because their leaves grow in dense grass like clumps, these small, spring blooming flowers are easy to miss."

Watch Ann Shaw in Show 2213: Amish Remix and Quilting On The Road.

Original Photo: Ann Shaw

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Shannon Cuddle Kits are so fast and easy - they can be whipped together in just a few hours!

Even more important than how fast they are to make, is how much the people you give them to will love them. They are thick and soft and snuggly. These quilts are just the thing to warm yourself with while you read or watch TV. They are also perfect for chilly outdoor activities like football games, ice skating, and sledding.

Kits include everything you need to make a completed project with the exception of the adult kits, where you supply a backing of your choice. 

See how easy Shannon Cuddle Kits are to put together and learn a great tip on binding them!

These are just a few of the kits that we have in stock:

Emmett Bambino Cuddle Kit - a great gift for a boy or girl!

 English Garden Sensational Strips Cuddle Kit - adult sized!
 

Moby Ziggy Cuddle Kit - it's a blanket, a playmat, or a snuggly!

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Susan writes about her stunning quilt, Beacon,

"Circles, prisms, and light are part of my impression of an antique lighthouse lens and prism. I tried to capture a sense of light deep in the center refracting out, amplifying the candlelight into a beacon to keep sailors safe."

She conveys this impression by using a multitude of beads and buttons for a striking result. How many do you think she used?

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This quilt was inspired by the brick pattern you often see in Amish quilts. In it, Ann was exploring different shapes and using a softer color palette.

Watch Ann Shaw in Show 2213: Amish Remix and Quilting On The Road.

BrickedbyAnnShaw - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

BrickedbyAnnShaw - 96 Pieces Non-Rotating

BrickedbyAnnShaw - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

BrickedbyAnnShaw - 35 Pieces Rotating

BrickedbyAnnShaw - 96 Pieces Rotating

BrickedbyAnnShaw - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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This quilt was inspired by the brick pattern you often see in Amish quilts. In it, Ann was exploring different shapes and using a softer color palette.

Watch Ann Shaw talk about the quilt in Show 2213: Amish Remix and Quilting On The Road.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Star Members can watch Mark and Ricky in Show 2301: Luminous Stained Glass Quilts, when it debuts this Sunday, July 1, 2018.

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Learn How Ricky's Quilts Came to Be

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"waves" - an exploration of many non-traditional techniques for making moving water, including twisted tuck waves, and painted waves.

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Need a fast (but impressive) gift? Shannon Cuddle Kits have something for everyone, and they go together in a flash!

These kits are fast and easy, and all but the adult kits include everything you need to make a completed project (you supply a backing of your choice for the adult kits). They can be whipped together in just a few hours, and the finished product is very high quality. 

Watch to get a first-hand idea of how easy they are to put together!

These are just a few of the kits that we have in stock:

Alex made this Patty Cakes Swaddle Gift Set (that includes a blanket, a swaddle cloth, and a lovey) in about three hours, and she had enough extra fabric to make a burp cloth.

 The Bambino Cuddle Kit in Sugar & Spice comes with pre-cut strips, so it goes together in a flash!
 

The My Lambie Play Mat Kit makes a generously sized cuddly lamb that can be used as a play mat or just for snuggling.
 

The Little Pilot Wee One Cuddle Kit requires minimal cutting.