Dance with Atkinson Designs

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Penny Haren

I love Terry’s designs as much as her descriptions: Less hip movement and more strip movement! Scraps and strips will dance together inside the built-in border. Now THAT is a perfect description for a class!

This design can be made with charm squares for a scrappy look. Choose strips or fat eighths for a controlled look as shown on the back cover. Or make two placemats instead of a table runner.

This would be a great beginner class – and is so easy to kit! A charm pack and a yard of fabric will make two! These patterns are due to arrive the middle of April so order them now!

New Wintry Flare from Atkinson Designs

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Penny Haren

When I see a pic of a project, I instantly know that it was designed by Terry Atkinson! She always adds that awe factor that makes me smile. Her newest patterns, being released this month have that awe factor multiplied!

Hat Hat Hooray features winter hats in a variety of styles, colors, and fun techniques. But check out the border – these scarves are the perfect frame for this quilt and is why I knew Terry designed it! She always adds that extra dose of cuteness…

This quilt is fat quarter friendly and includes fabric requirements in three sizes.

Frosty Fun includes everything you need to go out and play in the snow! I am from Ohio and we had our first snowfall yesterday so this is so appropriate!

I already ordered my patterns and can’t wait to get started. This would be the perfect January sewalong!

Atkinson Designs Has a Point!

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Penny Haren

There is a reason that Terry Atkinson is a legend in our industry! She dots all of her “i’s” and crosses all of her “t’s”. When she releases a pattern, you know she has looked at it from every angle and doesn’t release it until she has a winner.

Case in point: Hat Trick Runners. The runner takes only three fat quarters and an accent fabric. Kitting is so easy! Make the individual 60 degree triangles with the Creative Grids 60 degree ruler and choose the layout you like best. Talk about a great class! Who will be able to make just one – especially when they are inspired by their classmates.

Sugar Sand Beach is so clean and crisp – and is made with 2 1/2″ strips. The instructions include four different sizes so you don’t have to do the math. There are also fabric requirements for fat quarters if that works better for you. This quilt is made with the Creative Grids Spiderweb ruler.

Don’t you love the names? These patterns will be arriving soon so add them to your class schedule.

The Newest Must Haves from Atkinson Designs

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Penny Haren

You might as well schedule the class right now because who could resist these Hippie Zips? And who could make just one?? We have everything you need -hooks, line and
zippers to create these Market releases!

Bacon and Biscuits – a perfect name for an apron – is pieced and fully lined by turning it inside out through the arm openings. The binding over the raw edges is extended to fit around the neck and create the ties. Simply brilliant and oh so easy! Both of these patterns feature her Creative Grids Round Up Tool.

Although Terry is the queen of fast and fun, her roots are in quilting. Her newest quilt pattern – Birthday Presents – is striking in its simplicity!

Visit our website to see everything by Atkinson Designs. Her designs are truly classic!

The Newest from Atkinson Designs

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Penny Haren

Terry has single-handedly changed every quilter’s perception of zippers. She has made their installation so simple that everyone can install them successfully the very first time.

In her latest pattern – Bubbly Bags – zippers add that awe factor when they are used as the handles in these great gift bags. And since each bag only uses two fabrics, they can be made to carry that gift the day of the party! Don’t you love it when the “wrapping” is part of the gift??? And, what a great way to use up scraps!

She also released three new colors of 22 inch zippers.

Terry is such a great merchandiser! It occurred to me that her zippers in the appropriate colors would look great in any holiday display!

Why not pull zippers that match the Christmas fabrics that just arrived and display them with this pattern? What a great quick class. You know they can’t make just one!

“Round Up” these Projects in an Afternoon

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Penny Haren

The latest Creative Grids “Round Up” tool designed by Terry Atkinson is so popular that two of our favorite designers have used it in their own projects.

Item #CGRATK1 Retail $22.45

This place mat designed by Margaret Travis is so fast and simple that you won’t make just one…or two…or four….

Berries and Leaves Place Mat

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This table runner by Deb Heatherly is a simple version of an old fashioned Cathedral Window pattern — and so much easier!

Alley-Oop

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Or combine this tool with the Strippy Stars Tool for a spectacular effect…

Blooming Stars Runner

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Item #CGRDH2 Retail $17.95

Display these with Terry’s patterns to create a complete display. All, can be completed in an afternoon…

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Orange Peel Table Runner

So striking – and a great way to show off some machine quilting!

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Krista’s Kitchen Hot Pads

I used this pattern as a Make It/Take It in a class last month. Ten women went home and made 56 more for gifts! Now that is a great pattern!

Item #ATK183 Retail $9.50

Terry’s Table Placemats

Can’t you picture these on a table with your favorite Fiestaware? Mixing and matching is even more fun.

Item #ATK184 Retail $9.50

Triplets

The colors in these baby quilts are the perfect choice for the new generations of babies!

Item #ATK185 Retail $9.50

Why not let your customers enjoy creating a project in an afternoon!

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