Kristine Poor highlights striped prints in this table décor duo! Use beautiful floral stripes for a traditional look or cut different stripes from a desert stripe as shown on the front cover. Kitting is easy with just 4 fabrics. Placemats finish at 13″ x 19″; table runner finishes at 13″ x 42″. Create a class using stripes – first class focuses on cutting stripes; second class finishes with assembly and quilting ideas. Walking foot quilting is a great option for this project.
Shine the spotlight on beautiful stripe prints to provide the “Wow” factor in this tote! Not all stripes are the same – varying the width of the stripe will change the look of the tote. This is another great opportunity to explore stripes in a class. Easy zipper top closure is included. Finishes at 16″ x 10″ x4″ deep.
This cute apron looks great in the garden or in the kitchen! Make bonus potholders from leftover fabric from apron. Includes video for making apron using large panels – a fun seaonal sample for your shop! Apron finishes at 33″ long; potholders are 8″ square.
The patterns are due to arrive 9/1/23 so place your orders now.
Make this bag from Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Quilt Designs for your favorite player! This bag holds 2 paddles in front and has 2 outer pockets as well as an inner pocket to organize your gear!
There’s something undeniably alluring about homemade craftwork that manages to be both beautiful and functional. The art of quilting is a perfect embodiment of this intersection. Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Quilt Designs is a testament to this, continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the quilting world. One of her most notable works? The Pickleball Bag Pattern. This uniquely crafted piece exemplifies Poor’s knack for intricate design and practical usage, combining aesthetics and functionality in one portable package.
The bag finishes to a generous 16 x 12 x 5-1/2 inches.
Bosal In-R-Form Plus maintains the bag’s shape and cushions the paddles.
What a great way to showcase these pickleball fabrics by Elizabeth Studio!
The fabric is available now. The pattern is due to arrive later this month. What a fun summer class!
Delving into the Design
Kristine Poor, the brains behind Poorhouse Quilt Designs, has been crafting one-of-a-kind patterns since 2008. Her knack for creating exquisite, visually compelling pieces that serve a practical purpose has earned her a dedicated following in the crafting community. Her Pickleball Bag Pattern, in particular, has turned many heads.
The Pickleball Bag Pattern is an innovative creation that perfectly exemplifies Poor’s design philosophy. Pickleball, a paddleball sport that merges elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, has surged in popularity recently. As a result, there’s been an increasing demand for stylish, robust, and spacious bags to carry pickleball equipment. Kristine Poor has answered this demand with a bag pattern that is as fashionable as it is functional.
The design includes ample space for paddles, balls, and personal items, making it an essential companion for pickleball enthusiasts. Its dimensions are crafted thoughtfully to ensure it’s not just a practical carrier but also a comfortable one.
The Crafting Experience
One of the striking features of the Pickleball Bag Pattern is its meticulous detailing. Each aspect of the bag is thoughtfully designed to provide a fun, engaging experience for crafters of all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a beginner looking to take on a new project, the Pickleball Bag Pattern is an excellent choice.
The pattern instructions are written with clarity and detail, guiding you through every step of the process. This ensures a rewarding and productive crafting experience. The design is such that it allows a variety of fabric patterns and colors, giving crafters the freedom to personalize their bags.
Moreover, Poor has ingeniously incorporated elements of quilting into the design. The Pickleball Bag boasts intricate stitch patterns and quilting techniques that not only enhance the visual appeal of the bag but also add to its durability and strength.
Final Thoughts
The Pickleball Bag Pattern from Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Quilt Designs exemplifies the beautiful intersection of art and utility. It combines practicality with aesthetic charm, offering an engaging crafting experience and resulting in a bag that’s ready for your next pickleball match.
Whether you’re an experienced quilter or someone simply looking for a new project, the Pickleball Bag Pattern is sure to satisfy. It’s a fantastic way to channel your creativity, learn new techniques, and produce something beautiful and useful.
In the world of crafting, patterns that bridge the gap between beauty and function are rare. The Pickleball Bag Pattern is one such gem, a testament to Kristine Poor’s creative genius and her commitment to providing unique, high-quality patterns for the crafting community. So grab your fabric and your paddle, and get ready to dive into the rewarding world of quilting with the Pickleball Bag Pattern.
I love everything that Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Quilt Designs does. She always adds that awe factor that makes me smile. Have fun fussy cutting farm motifs to add to the barn windows! Perfect for tummy time! This pattern includes a Baby Quilt at 50-1/2″ square as well as a Toddler Quilt at 60-1/2″ x 70-1/2″. Easy machine stitching includes simple foundation piecing – a great teaching opportunity.
Fat Quarters make this quilt easy to kit. This is a beginner-friendly project. Why not use that pretty floral stripe to create a striking quilt that is garden-inspired? Fussy cut the center squares for more interest. Three sizes included: Throw 58.5″ x 69.5″, Twin 69.5″ x 80.5″ and Queen 80.5″ x 91.5″
Reminiscent of the movement of a carousel from a vintage slide projector, this easy-to-kit pattern has a modern vibe. Easy to assemble as well – only one point to match in the fun block. Perfect for beginners – utilizes standard machine sewing techniques. Three sizes: Lap 49.5″ x 61.5″, Twin 61.5″ x 73.5″ and Double 73.5″ x 85
All of these patterns are due to arrive next month so place your orders now!
I love the way that Kristine Poor designs with the shop owner in mind. In her words: This quilt features eight different “wintry” blocks! Simple and traditional, it can be a holiday quilt or a winter quilt. The instructions can be split and used as a block of the month program, or a weekly class. Great for basics! Finished size: 49-1/2″ x 59-1/2″; bonus layout included at 54-1/2″ x 64-1/2″.
Four patterns in one. Start a seasonal project club! The Hello Seasons pattern contains 4 different banners. Easy to kit and fun to teach. Add a seasonal banner hanger for a fun kit. Pattern instructions can be broken up into the 4 seasons for kitting and inserts for kits.
The Color Crush Block of the Month is a 6 month program that is separated by month. Cover quilt features Flourish from QT Fabrics. All blocks are simple and traditional; each is supported by short video to reinforce skills. Extend your club with bonus table square and runner to take advantage of blocks from quilt, as well as 3 mini-bonus projects. Finished size: 56 x 64 inches.
All of the patterns are due to arrive next month so place your orders now.
Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Quilt Designs is an expert on interfacings. Her latest series of oven mitts supports a heat resistant Bosal product that withstands heat up to 450 degrees.
The oven mitts are pre-cut. One package makes a mitt.
Why not start a series of classes on different interfacings? Since it only takes two fat quarters and a package of the lining, it is easy to prep for a class. Kris has a variety of patterns that make great Make It/Take It classes – feature a different product in each class!
All of these items are due to arrive the middle of next month so place your orders now!
Organic Applique by Kathy Doughty just blew me away. I love to applique but her designs are breathtaking!
Just look at the cover quilt. She has combined a HUGE elongated courthouse steps block with quirky appliques in stunning colors to create a true masterpiece! And the photography is inspired! Don’t you love the paper umbrellas hanging from the ceiling?
Even her more traditional pattern – a vase of flowers – takes on a whole new look with her choice of colors and borders.
Just look at the variety of projects! Paper-piecing, applique, Broderie Perse – Kathy walks you through every technique!
Opening the first page of this book is like the first time you opened that big box of crayons – and never looked back!
Kristine Poor has written the absolute BEST pocket Guide to Interfacings! This is a must have for every shop; sales rep; and sewing enthusiast! And, should be a must read for every shop employee…
Let’s face it – the world of interfacings has gotten a lot more complicated over the years. And, to add to the confusion, each manufacturer calls similar products by different names!
In the beginning she explains the difference between wovens; non-wovens; and knits – and the advantages of each.Should you use a fusible or sew-in variety? Kristine will help you choose!
This 64 page pocket guide retails for just $8.50 and lists the type of interfacings, common uses, and the popular name brands of each. Over twenty categories are represented in an easy to follow format.
I love these pocket guides by Landauer – and this is an excellent addition!
Kristine Poor is one of my favorite designers. She knows how to use all of those specialty interfacings, etc. that tend to intimidate me. But her instructions are so well done that she eliminates the intimidation factor so truly anyone can do it!
Her Scalloped Baskets pattern is made with pre-cut Bosal. The pattern includes instructions to make three different scalloped bins using Bosal’s pre-cut Scalloped Placemats or Scalloped Squares. They are reversible, can be pieced or made from a solid piece of fabric, and can even be quilted!
What a great shower gift – filled with everything the new mother will need, of course! They are due to arrive this month so don’t forget to order the foundations as well.
The holiday season is all about food – and the gifts can be as well! These gifts can add that awe factor as well. Invited to Thanksgiving dinner? Why not give the hostess a table runner for a hostess gift? This Triangle Frenzy Runner is a great way to showcase a beautiful stripe and can be completed in an afternoon! It only has 14 pieces so you can definitely make more than one!
Giving a kitchen related gift? Why not include a set of place mats? Here are two great options! Take Four uses four fat quarters so it is easy to kit and fast to make! Inside Out Mats feature a no binding technique that means a set of four can be completed in an afternoon!
Baking cookies a family tradition? Why not make matching aprons for everyone? I love this version which comes in Mother/Daughter sizes and is lined. Why not make the lining a light fabric? Then everyone can sign each other’s aprons as a lasting memory!
Do you give gifts of candy? Why not present it in a Fat Quarter Pop-Up? The gift that keeps on giving!
Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Designs has three patterns in the top 100 – and the sales of these patterns have paid the rent for more than one shop!
Her latest pattern – Fold’N Stitch Leaf Topper (#PQD-213) is due out this summer – and in my humble opinion is the cutest one yet! This time, Bosal is packaging the pre-cut leaves (#495-8B) and they will be available at the SAME TIME as the pattern!
This candle holder measures 17″ across. Order it now so you can be one of the first to have the sample done before those Summer travelers arrive!
