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Giveaway- Happy Quilts! 10 Fun, Kid-Themed Quilts and Coordinating Soft Toys

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Giveaway-Happy Quilts! 10 Fun, Kid-Themed Quilts and Coordinating Soft Toys

Leave a comment in today’s post by August 25, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun sewing project book.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

“Cheerful, adorable crafts that kids will love!

Childhood is supposed to be magical. Instead of generic bedding, add some whimsy to children’s bedrooms with fanciful quilts and huggable pals that looks like they jumped right off the fabric. From playful puppies to retro robots, this fanciful collection from author Antonie Alexander offers easy-to-follow directions for making one-of-a-kind creations!

Inside you’ll find:

  • 10 themed quilts with more than a dozen matching stuffed toys
  • Basic quilting, piecing, applique and finishing instructions
  • A CD-ROM with quilt templates and full-size soft toy patterns

Don’t want to color within the lines? Happy Quilts also includes tips on personalizing projects for your little one. Sew cute!”

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Comments

  2. What a great giveaway. I love the colorful quilts and the matching toys…great projects to make!

  6. Making quilt for kids is the more fun than anything! Adding bright colors and fun appliques make it perfect for any child!

  7. What a fun book of kids’ quilts. These would be great fun for the Linus Project quilts I enjoy making

  21. What a Delightful Book!! Would LOOOVE to Win it, thank you for the chance! 🙂 I would make several things right away for the Grangirlie & soon to arrive nephew!

  22. Would love to match these characters to my grandchildren and their friends! Thanks, Vik

  24. Looked at the book on Amazon and it seems that it has good instructions (important for me as I am a beginner quilter)and very cur ideas. I would love to make the robots quilt for his first birthday!

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Prep is Key
Clean the surface well, then lightly sand it with fine-grit sandpaper to give the primer something to grip onto. Trust me, it makes a big difference!

Prime Like a Pro
Don’t skip the primer! Use a bonding primer that’s made for glossy surfaces or melamine. It’ll make sure your paint sticks and lasts.

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Go for a good enamel or acrylic paint. I use a foam roller for a smooth finish—no brushstrokes! Apply a few thin coats, letting each one dry in between.

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