Quilling Conference in 2010

Many of you who follow my blog are quillers, so I wanted to take a moment to mention that there will be a Quilling Conference in 2010. There is an annual quilling conference that is open to quillers and quilling enthusiasts around the world.

Here are some snippets from the North American Quilling Guild (http://www.naqg.org/) website:

The NAQGCON, formerly Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a wonderful opportunity to meet other quillers, see their work and learn new techniques and applications for quilling...we have held an Annual General Meeting (AGM) each year since. In 2008 it was decided that the name should change to North American Quilling Guild Conference (NAQGCON) to let everyone know that this event is for everything quilling; sharing, teaching, learning, and most importantly enjoying.

In 2010 the NAQGCON will be held Friday, April 30th through Sunday, May 2nd at the Holiday Inn Ronkonkoma on Long Island New York, near the McArthur Airport.

Go here for forms and additional information for this fun event.

Since I live sort of within driving distance to this event I am going to make an effort to attend.. I so wanted to attend the event this year but there were situations outside of my control, I am hoping for a better turn of events in 2010.

I hope to see you there :-)

Hugs and Happy Quilling!
Antonella :-)

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December Quilling Patterns

Welcome to the December 2008 Accord Quilling Calendar Pattern Listing

I am providing you a list of all the patterns and the name of the artist who graciously allowed Accord to print them.

December 2008 Accord Calendar Projects

1 - NOEL (Artist: Malinda Johnston)
2 - Candies (Artist: Vikki Nimmo, www.quillessentials.com)
3 - Snowman and Tree (Artist: Kay Charles)
4 - Ornament (Artist: Madaline Weber)
5 - Christmas Lights with Extra Bulbs (Artist: Suzzy Howard)
6/7 - Christmas Wreath (Artist: Vikki Levy)
8 - Christmas Stocking (Artist: Toni Jarvis, www.3amdesigns.blogspot.com)
9 - Bow with Holly (Artist: Holly Miller)
10 - Balloon / Ornament (Artist: Caroline Mach)
11 - Santa's Hat (Artist: Joanne Schneider)
12 - JOY (Artist: Licia Politis)
13/14 - Angel Tag (Artist: Bobbye Singer)
15 - Christmas Tree with Gifts (Artist: Jill VanDieren)
16 - Hanukkah Menorah (Artist: Georgia Robinson)
17 - Star of David (Artist: Patricia Caputo, www.whimsiquills.com)
18 - Candle and Cup (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
19 - Mistletoe (Artist: Molly Smith, www.mollysmith.com)
20/21 - Elf Tag (Artist: Bobbye Singer)
22 - Candy Cane and Tiny Angel (Artist: Jill VanDieren)
23 - Poinsettia (Artist: Patricia Hummel)
24 - Wreath (Artist: Patricia Caputo, www.whimsiquills.com)
25 - Nativity (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)
26 - Kwanza Candles (Artist: Molly Smith, www.mollysmith.com)
27/28 - Kinara (Kwanza Candleholder) (Artist: Molly Smith, www.mollysmith.com)
29 - Victorian Angel (Artist: Joan Kiuru)
30 - Cocktail (Artist: Toni Jarvis, www.3amdesigns.blogspot.com)
31 - Happy New Year! (Artist: Anne-Marie Peltier)

Enjoy!
Antonella

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October Quilling Patterns

Welcome to the October 2008 Accord Quilling Calendar Pattern Listing

I am providing you a list of all the patterns and the name of the artist who graciously allowed Accord to print them. These patterns are in the 2008 Accord Quilling Pattern. If the pattern is mine, I have included a link to the pattern online. If I know where a pattern can be found, I will provide a link to that pattern also.

October 2008 Accord Calendar Projects

1 - Autumn Leaves (Artist: Gerry Stafford)
2 - Tropical Leaves (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
3 - Ferns (Artist: Holly Miller)
4/5 - Flower Basket Inspiration Piece (Artist: Kathy Inzaloca)
6 - Saguaro Cactus (Artist: Gerry Stafford)
7 - Cactus with Butterfly (Artist: Jill VanDieren)
8 - Boot (Artist: Patricia Hummel)
9 - Vine (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
10 - Wheat (Artist: Jane Cleveland)
11/12 - Pumpkin Wagon (Artist: Jane Cleveland)
13 - Pumpkin Boy (Artist: Linda Krieg, www.krazyquilling.com)
14 - Jack-o-Lantern (Artist: Toni Jarvis, www.3amdesigns.blogspot.com)
15 - Spider with Web (Artist: Vikki Nimmo, www.quillessentials.com)
16 - Pumpkins (Artist: Joanne Schneider)
17 - Ghost and Cauldron (Artist: Paige Meeker)
18/19 - Skeleton (Artist: Debbie Martinez)
20 - Scarecrow (Artist: Terri Denis)
21 - Moon (Artist: Debbie Martinez)
22 - Robot (Artist: Suzzy Howard)
23 - Witch (Artist: Suzzy Howard)
24 - Pumpkin Patch (Artist: Terri Denis)
25/26 - Candy Toppers (Artist: Molly Smith, www.mollysmith.com)
27 - Cat (Artist: Terri Denis)
28 - Candy Corn (Artist: Suzzy Howard)
29 - Jester (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)
30 - Mask (Artist: Gail Freed)
31 - Black Cat (Artist: Toni Jarvis, www.3amdesigns.blogspot.com)


Enjoy!
Antonella

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September Quilling Patterns

Welcome to the September 2008 Accord Quilling Calendar Pattern Listing

I am providing you a list of all the patterns and the name of the artist who graciously allowed Accord to print them.

September 2008 Accord Calendar Projects

1 - Notebook and Pencil (Artist: Gerry Stafford)
2 - Owl (Artist: Cathy Schlim)
3 - Pretty Outfit (Artist: Linda Krieg, www.krazyquilling.com)
4 - First Place Award and Push Pin (Artist: Cathy Schlim)
5 - Megaphone (Artist: Cathy Schlim)
6 - Schoolhouse (Artist: Patricia Caputo, www.whimsiquills.com)
8 - An Apple for the Teacher (Artist: Cathy Schlim)
9 - Apple Tree (Artist: Jane Cleveland)
10 - Crayons (Artist: Suzzy Howard)
11 - Pencil (Artist: Jane Cleveland)
12 - Scissors (Artist: Jane Cleveland)
13/14 - Cupcake (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)
15 - The Mouse Ran Up the Clock, part 1 (Artist: Donna Nicholson)
16 - The Mouse Ran Up the Clock, part 2 (Artist: Jill VanDieren)
17 - Magic Lamp (Artist: Anne T. Pfahler, www.picturetrail.com/quiller1111)
18 - Waka-waka with Dots (Artist: Gina Jiang)
19 - Spider (Artist: Jane Cleveland)
20/21 - Saxophone (Artist: Fredricka Whitman)
22 - Puppy (Artist: Maryann Gerber)
23 - Dog Dishes and Toys (Artist: Jill VanDieren)
24 - Cat (Artist: Donna Nicholson)
25 - Ladybug (Artist: Stacy Smith)
26 - Tennis Anyone? (Artist: Deborah Hartin, www.deborahhartin.com)
27/28 - Lacrosse Sticks (Artist: Vikki Levy)
29 - Ball and Bats (Artist: Sheryl Scott, www.simplyelegantcreations.net)
30 - Golf Ball (Artist: Anne T. Pfahler, www.picturetrail.com/quiller1111)

Enjoy!
Antonella

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August Quilling Patterns

Welcome to the August 2008 Accord Quilling Calendar Pattern Listing

I am providing you a list of all the patterns and the name of the artist who graciously allowed Accord to print them.

August 2008 Accord Calendar Projects

1 - Red-Winged Blackbird (Artist: Georgia Robinson)
2/3 - Birdhouse (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)
4 - Kite (Artist: Suzzy Howard)
5 - Fruit Tree (Artist: Karen Frantz)
6 - Kissy Fish (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)
7 - Lollipop (Artist: Sheryl Quinn, www.crafterstudio.com)
8 - Seahorse (Artist: Karen Frantz)
9/10 - Adult Chameleon (Artist: Jill VanDieren)
11 - Hot Air Balloon (Artist: Anne T. Pfahler, www.picturetrail.com/quiller1111)
12 - Baby Chameleon (Artist: Jill VanDieren)
13 - Coconut Tree (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
14 - Squirrel in Tree (Artist: Judy Gregory)
15 - Panda Bear (Artist: Jill VanDieren)
16/17 - Love Birds (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)
18 - Bon Voyage (Artist: Kay Shockley)
19 - Rocket (Artist: Edith Engelberg)
20 - Bicycle (Artist: Fredricka Whitman)
21 - Train (Artist: Kay Shockley)
22 - Up, Up, and Away (Artist: Kay Shockley)
23/24 - Motor Home / Camper Inspiration Piece (Artist: Madaline Weber)
25 - Truck (Artist: Kay Shockley)
26 - Pirate Ship (Artist: Edith Engelberg)
27 - Helicopter (Artist: Kay Shockley)
28 - Space Ship (Artist: Kay Shockley)
29 - Sailboat (Artist: Sheryl Quinn, www.crafterstudio.com)
30/31 - Mermaid (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)

Enjoy!
Antonella

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July Quilling Patterns

Welcome to the July 2008 Accord Quilling Calendar Pattern Listing

I am providing you a list of all the patterns and the name of the artist who graciously allowed Accord to print them.

July 2008 Accord Calendar Projects

1 - Patriotic Purse (Artist: Sue Hornak)
2 - Patriotic Pinwheel (Artist: Molly Smith, www.mollysmith.com)
3 - Wavy Flag (Artist: Toni Jarvis, www.3amdesigns.blogspot.com)
4 - Firecracker (Artist: Dianne Pelletier
5/6 - Red, White, and Blue Lovebirds (Artist: Antonella DeFalco, www.quilling.blogspot.com)
7 - Picnic Basket (Artist: Suzzy Howard)
8 - Little Chicken (Artist: Maryann Gerber)
9 - Happy Frog (Allen Girvin)
10 - Butterfly (Artist: Georgia Robinson)
11 - Tiger-Twin Kittens (Artist: Joan Kiuru)
12/13 - Soaring Eagle (Artist: Fredericka Whitman)
14 - Never Smile at a Crocodile (Artist: Sherry Rodehaver, www.picturetrail.com/sherry_rodehaver)
15 - Snail (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
16 - Stayin' Afloat (Artist: Sherry Rodehaver, www.picturetrail.com/sherry_rodehaver)
17 - Kite (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
18 - Black and White Fish (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
19/20 - Sea Turtle Inspiration Piece (Artist: Fredericka Whitman)
21 - Butterfly (Artist: Patricia Hummel)
22 - When Pigs Fly (Artist: Fredericka Whitman)
23 - Blue Crab (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
24 - Ladybug (Artist: Lois Bandt Weber)
25 - Sea Horse (Artist: Vikki Levy)
26/27 - Carousel Horse Inspiration Piece (Artist: Jim Miller)
28 - Butterfly (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
29 - Killer Whale (Artist: Deborah Hartin, www.deborahhartin.com)
30 - Fly (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
31 - Lobster (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)


Enjoy!
Antonella


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Free Quilling Pattern Shooting Stars

This is a great patriotic pattern for the 4th of July. I was trying to get the feel of fireworks, and I think this works.

Stars (make 3 stars)

• Make 4 of these Red and White Teardrops
• 1 - Red (1.5 inch, 3.8 cm) plus 1 White (1.5 inch, 3.8 cm) - glue these strips end-to-end and make a Teardrop shape- roll this very tightly
  
  
• Make 1 of these Blue and Red Tight Rolls for the center
• 1 - Blue (1.5 inch, 3.8 cm) plus 1 Red (1.5 inch, 3.8 cm) - glue these strips end-to-end and make a Tight Roll
• Place the Tight Roll in te center and glue rounded end of Teardrop to tight roll

These are the "Shooting" part :-)

• 1 - Red S-Scroll (6 inch, 15.2 cm)
• 1 - White S-Scroll (6 inch, 15.2 cm)
• 1 - Blue S-Scroll (6 inch, 15.2 cm)
• Curl all S-Scrolls so that the top of the "S" is smaller than the bottom
• Glue S-Scrolls together and arrange all 3 Stars as shown in the photo

I hope that you have a chance to make some for your 4th of July Celebration!

Enjoy!
Copyright for Personal Use Antonella DeFalco

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June Quilling Patterns

Welcome to the June 2008 Accord Quilling Calendar Pattern Listing

I am providing you a list of all the patterns and the name of the artist who graciously allowed Accord to print them.

June 2008 Accord Calendar Projects

31/1 - Sunflower Inspiration Piece (Artist: Jane Cleveland)
2 - Ring (Artist: Cathy Schlim)
3 - Bride (Artist: Cathy Schlim)
4 - Loving Swans (Artist: Sheryl Scott, www.simplyelegantcreations.net)
5 - Rose Bouquet (Artist: Gina Jiang)
6 - Bridal Garter (Artist: Sheryl Quinn, www.crafterstudio.com)
7/8 - Wedding Cake Inspiration Piece (Artist: Fredericka Whitman)
9 - Wedding Dress with Bouquet (Artist: Antonella DeFalco, www.quilling.blogspot.com)
10 - Flower Girl Dress and Bouquet (Artist: Antonella DeFalco, www.quilling.blogspot.com)
11 - Bridal Bouquet (Artist: Vikki Nimmo, www.quillessentials.com)
12 - Blue Bird (Artist: Nancy Klarer)
13 - Shovel (Artist: Tina Reed, www.quirkyquillers.com)
14/15 - Lawn Mower Inspiration Piece (Artist: Fredericka Whitman)
16 - Anchor (Artist: Cathy Schlim)
17 - Bowling Pin and Ball (Artist: Sheryl Quinn, www.crafterstudio.com)
18 - Wrench (Artist: Julianna Gathings)
19 - Saw (Artist: Cathy Schlim)
20 - Barber Poles with Scissors and Comb (Licia Politis)
21/22 - Sand Bucket (Artist: Cathy Schlim)
23 - Kite (Artist: Georgia Robinson)
24 - Pretty Summer Feet (Artist: Patricia Hummel)
25 - Flip-Flops (Artist: Sheryl Quinn, www.crafterstudio.com)
26 - Beach Ball (Artist: Lois Weber)
27 - Sunglasses (Artist: Tina Reed, www.quirkyquillers.com)
28/29 - Turtles Love Strawberries (Artist: Jill VanDieren)
30 - Blueberry Bucket (Artist: Rebecca Silfies)

Enjoy!
Antonella

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May Quilling Patterns

Welcome to the May 2008 Accord Quilling Calendar Pattern Listing

I am providing you a list of all the patterns and the name of the artist who graciously allowed Accord to print them.

May 2008 Accord Calendar Projects

1 - Spiderwort(Artist: Deborah Hartin, www.deborahhartin.com)
2 - Woodland Star (Artist: Deborah Hartin, www.deborahhartin.com)
3/4 - Picket Fence (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)
5 - Violet Spray (Artist: Cathy Schlim)
6 - Fan (Artist: Lois Weber)
7 - Vase of Flowers (Artist: Jill Van Dieren)
8 - Forget-Me-Nots (Artist: Sheryl Scott, www.simplyelegantcreations.net)
9 - Red Hat (Artist: Sue Hornak)
10/11 - Urn of Flowers Inspiration Piece (Artist: Pat Meetze)
12 - Stacked Flower (Artist: Patricia Caputo, www.whimsiquills.com)
13 - Eccentric Blue Flower (Artist: Sheryl Scott, www.simplyelegantcreations.net)
14 - Floral Motif (Artist: Edith Engelberg)
15 - Large Red Hat (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)
16 - Purse (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)
17/18 - Basket of Flowers Inspiration Piece (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)
19 - Crimped Flower (Artist: Tina Reed, www.quirkyquillers.com)
20 - Lady-slipper Orchid (Artist: Caroline Mach
21 - Flower (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
22 - Grass Flower (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
23 - Light-Blue Flower (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
24/25 - Fringed Flowers Inspiration Piece (Artist: Sheryl Scott, www.simplyelegantcreations.net)
26 - Gazania (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
27 - Iris (Artist: Sheryl Scott, www.simplyelegantcreations.net)
28 - Grape Roll Flower (Artist: Joan Kiuru)
29 - Chrysanthemum (Artist: Constance Godleski)
30 - Pink Flower (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
31/1 - Sunflower Inspiration Piece (Artist: Jane Cleveland)


Enjoy!
Antonella

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April Quilling Patterns

Welcome to the April 2008 Accord Quilling Calendar Pattern Listing

I am providing you a list of all the patterns and the name of the artist who graciously allowed Accord to print them.

April 2008 Accord Calendar Projects

1 - Umbrella (Artist: Gina Jiang)
2 - Baby Carriage (Artist: Deborah Hartin, www.deborahhartin.com)
3 - Bib and Pacifier (Artist: Cathy Schlim)
4 - Little Bonnet Girl (Artist: Lois Weber)
5/6 - Baby Faces (Artist: Vikki Nimmo, www.quillessentials.com)
7 - Sleepy Time (Artist: Anne T. Pfahler, www.picturetrail.com/quiller1111)
8 - Butterflies (Artist: Nancy Klarer)
9 - Baby Rattle (Artist: Sheryl Scott, www.simplyelegantcreations.net)
10 - Crocheted Baby Bootie (Artist: Sheryl Quinn, www.crafterstudio.com)
11 - Baby Carriage (Artist: Anne T. Pfaehler, www.picturetrail.com/quiller1111)
12/13 - Fancy Baby Rattle (Artist: Sheryl Scott, www.simplyelegantcreations.net)
14 - Ironing Board and Iron (Artist: Fredericka Whitman)
15 - Filigree Clock (Artist: Sheryl Scott, www.simplyelegantcreations.net)
16 - Comb and Mirror (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)
17 - Plunger and Broom (Artist: Cathy Schlim)
18 - Electric Hand Mixer (Artist: Fredericka Whitman)
19/20 - Computer (Artist: Paige Meeker)
21 - Spool of Thread (Artist: Lois Weber)
22 - Sewing Machine (Artist: Rebecca Silfies)
23 - Scissors (Artist: Sheryl Scott, www.simplyelegantcreations.net)
24 - Red Flowers (Artist: Jane Cleveland)
25 - Sapling for Arbor Day (Artist: Sheryl Quinn, www.crafterstudio.com)
26/27 - White Flower (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
28 - Baby Hummingbirds (Artist: Nancy Klarer)
29 - Tulips (Artist: Sheryl Quinn, www.crafterstudio.com)
30 - Flower Field (Artist: Holly Miller)


Enjoy!
Antonella

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March Quilling Patterns

Welcome to the March 2008 Accord Quilling Calendar Pattern Listing

I am providing you a list of all the patterns and the name of the artist who graciously allowed Accord to print them.

March 2008 Accord Calendar Projects

1 & 2 - Ferns & Fiddleheads Inspiration Piece (Artist: Patricia Caputo, www.whimsiquills.com)
3 - Celtic Border Pattern (Artist: Jane Cleveland)
4 - Frog (Artist: Nancy Klarer)
5 - Yellow Crocus (Artist: Patricia Caputo, www.whimsiquills.com)
6 - Claddagh (Artist: Patricia Caputo, www.whimsiquills.com)
7 - Lucky Four-Leaf Clover (Artist: Joan Kiuru)
8/9 - Fan Inspiration Piece (Artist: Evangeline Enns)
10 - Celtic Cross (Artist: Deborah Hartin, www.deborahhartin.com)
11 - St. Patty's Day Brew (Artist: Suzzy Howard)
12 - Pot of Gold (Artist: Sheryl Quinn, www.crafterstudio.com)
13 - Shamrock (Artist: Holly Miller)
14 - Leprechaun's Hat (Artist: Suzzy Howard)
15/16 - Dragonfly Mobile Inspiration Piece (Artist: Rhonda Cole)
17 - St. Patrick's Day Hearts (Artist: Melinda McGinnis LePree)
18 - Two-Tone Bunny (Artist: Terri Denis)
19 - Easter Basket (Artist: Paige Meeker)
20 - Duck Tag (Artist: Bobbye Singer, www.quillyoubemine.com)
21 - Easter Eggs Inspiration Piece (Artist: Patricia Hummel)
22/23 - Bunny and Easter Basket Inspiration Piece (Artist: Kay Charles)
24 - Bunny Tag (Artist: Bobbye Singer, www.quillyoubemine.com)
25 - Easter Bunny (Artist: Toni Jarvis, www.3amdesigns.blogspot.com)
26 - Cross (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)
27 - Easter Tulip Basket (Artist: Vikki Nimmo, www.quillessentials.com)
28 - Floral Motif (Artist: Donna Koerber
29/30 - Hummingbird Mobile Inspiration Piece (Artist: Rhonda Cole)
31 - Umbrella (Artist: Lois Bandt Weber)


Enjoy!
Antonella :-)

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Free Quilling Heart Pattern

This is a very special heart for me. It has been published in the 2008 Accord Quilling-A-Day Calendar.

This pattern is great to use for Valentines Day, Wedding Cards, Anniversaries, any love filled moment or occasion. I have decided to use this pattern as my inspiration piece for the One World, One Heart blogging extravaganza. I say the inspiration, because I will post tomorrow the pattern for the actual giveaway.

I am including this pattern from the calendar here on my blog so that you can easily find it. The bonus is that I will also be sharing some helpful hints that were not included in the calendar.

First, I need to start by saying that there are certain shapes that I absolutely love to use, and the S-scroll shape is definitely one of those shapes. Please click here for the instructions to make the S-scroll shape.

I think you can see by the picture... I think that they make for such a light, elegant look to your quilled design. The only problem I have found with the S-scrolls is because they are so airy, there is not much glue surface area so you have to be careful with these designs. If you can attach your S-scroll to another shape that is always helpful as you now have an additional anchor point in your work.

To make the heart shape do the following (please use the picture for placement):

• 14 - 3 in (7.62 cm) S-Scrolls – Arrange in heart shape.


• For a perfect heart shape every time, Draw, cut, or punch out the heart shape and use this shape as your heart pattern.


• Look closely at the top and bottom of the heart where the 2 sides meet, I found that the nicest look and shape for the heart happen when you connect/glue the S-scrolls such that they are facing eachother and you glue the bottom.

Embellishments for the Heart. I chose to use Heart Coils to add to the "LOVE" theme (the best part is that you can change the shapes and create a completely unique design):

First Heart Embellishment Arrangement:

• 3- 3 in (7.62 cm) White Heart shaped coils


• 2 - 1 in (2.54 cm) Green Spirals


• Note: I have cut the 1/8 inch (.3cm) quilling strip in half, when creating the spirals for a more delicate look. You can also use 1/16 in (.15 cm) wide paper if you have some.


• I placed the hearts at the top of the heart where it dips in the center.


• I thought this made it look like the heart was a delicate necklace with the hearts as the pendant.


• I have to share with you that I don't like the color green I selected. I had new paper that I wanted to use, but I would definitely go with a deeper green than this.

Second Heart Embellishment arrangement:

• 4- 3 in (7.62 cm) White Heart shaped coils


• 2 - 1 in (2.54 cm) Green Spirals


• Note: I have cut the 1/8 inch (.3cm) quilling strip in half, when creating the spirals for a more delicate look. You can also use 1/16 in (.15 cm) wide paper if you have some.


• These hearts I arranged on the top, right side of the heart for some added interest.

Here is a variation I made and framed to show you how you might modify the original design to create something similar, yet uniquely your own. :-)




Please have fun with this pattern/design. Feel free to share with me what you have created.

Enjoy!
Copyright for Personal Use Antonella DeFalco

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Free Quilled Turkey Pattern

Gobble, Gobble!

With Thanksgiving on the way I thought it would be fun to post a slightly revised Turkey pattern. This is done in the style of "Creative Quilling Traditional and Modern Designs" By Trees Tra and Pieter Van Der Wolk

I used full-length strips, in this case they were 24 inch (60.96 cm) strips. You can use any manufacturer and they don't have to be this long.

For the Turkey's body and curled "feather" tail:

• 10 - 24 inch (60.96 cm) strips, rolled into a tight coil. Roll all strips together. I took the strips and slightly offset them to make it easier to start the coil.Do not roll all the way to the end of the strips. Leave approximately 6 in (15.24 cm) free.
• Glue all the strips at this point to keep the body tightly coiled while leaving the ends loose.
• Take the free ends and create loose open coils, coiling them in different directions as the "feathers" of your turkey.
  

For the head:

• 1 - 12 in (30.48 cm) brown teardrop for the head
• 1 - 6 in (15.24 cm) black triangle for the beak
• 1 - 6 in (15.34 cm) modified red teardrop, with a dangling spiral. This is made by curling the first half of the strip into a teardrop and glueing it where you pinch it to make the teardrop. Then take the remaining strip and create a spiral. This is for the fleshy carbuncle that hangs from the beak, called a snood.
  

To make the eye:

• Take Black, White, and Black strips glued together and roll together to make the eye.
  

I hope you enjoy this little fella!

Enjoy!
Copyright for Personal Use Antonella DeFalco

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Sunburst Flower with Ladybug

One of the great things about quilling is that you can combine your quilled items to make an even more spectacular arrangement. Here is an example of combining two elements. You can click to get the instructions for how to make each of the elements:

• Sunburst Flower
  
• Ladybug

Change the colors and see how much you can do and how quickly you can become enchanted with your creations.

Enjoy!
Copyright Antonella DeFalco

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Free Quilled Spinning Top

This is a fun project for the whole family... A Quilled Spinning Top!

This pattern is created using a round toothpick to wind your quilling paper around.

Take a round toothpick as your starting point.

• Begin approximately 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the bottom


• 1 - 48 in (121.92 cm) Blue tight roll. Glue the beginning of the strip directly to the toothpick.


• 1 - 24 in (60.96 cm) White tight roll. Glue the beginning of the strip directly to the toothpick directly under the blue roll.


• 1 - 12 in (30.48 cm) Red tight roll. Glue the beginning of the strip directly to the toothpick directly under the white roll.

In order to achieve the correct balance and allow your Spinning Top to spin, you must cut the toothpick to approximately 2 inches (5.08 cm) in length.

Now you can begin spinning your top!

Enjoy!
Copyright Antonella DeFalco

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Quilled Patriotic Ladybug

Some Patriotic posts today...

This is a patriotic ladybug who is spending some time checking out my quilled flowers. She is not your traditional red and black ladybug, she is Red, White, and Blue.

Begin by creating her body using 1/16 in (0.16 cm) wide paper

• 1 - 48 in (121.92 cm) tight roll


• This is the base of the ladybug.

You will add all other pieces on top of this base.

• 1 - 3 in (7.62 cm) White, Half moon coil for the head. Place this on top of the blue body with the rounded part placed at the top.


• 2 - 6 in (15.24 cm) Red, Teardrops for the wings. Place with the rounded side positioned just near the flat part of the head.


• 4 - 1.5 in (3.81 cm) White, tight rolls for the ladybug's spots. Place these on top of her red wings.

Now you have a very happy ladybug. :-)

Enjoy!
Copyright Antonella DeFalco

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Free Quilled Flower Girl Dress Pattern

June is the month for weddings so in keeping with that tradition today's pattern is a pretty little girl's dress. Perfect for the flower girl, this pattern is appropriate for your scrapbook page or a card. The possibilities are endless.



To make this cute dress I used white, 1/8 in (.3 cm) wide quilling paper and made the following:

Dress Bodice:
1 - 6 in (15.2 cm) Heart Coil
1 - 4 in (10.2 cm) V-Scroll flattened to give shape to the neckline by following the top of the heart with the scrolls adding sleeves to the dress

Dress - Skirt:
3 - 6 in (15.2 cm) Teardrops
3 - 3 in (7.6 cm) S-scrolls for the bottom of the dress (they add interest and give form to the bottom of the dress)

Arrange the Teardrops so that they touch at the waist-line. I flattened the center teardrop a bit to make the dress keep a more natural curve at the bottom.

The S-Scrolls then run along the bottom of dress.

Bouquet:
1 - Green 1.5 in (3.8 cm) C-scroll
7 - Pink 1 in (2.5 cm) Loose coils
2 - Green 2 in (5.1 cm) Teardrop for leaves

For the Bouquet I used 1/16 in (.15 cm) wide paper for a more delicate look and also to keep the piece from becoming too bulky.

Place the C-Scroll at the top of the bouquet
Place 1 - loose coil in the center of the C-scroll (see picture)
Then add a row of 3 loose coils, 2 loose coils and end with 1 loose coil
Add 2 Green leaves to complete the bouquet


Your dress is now ready for that scrapbook page!

If you do not add the bouquet, you can use the same pattern for a communion or christening dress as well.




Enjoy!
Copyright Antonella DeFalco

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Shared Quilling

Hello and Happy April!

I wanted to share a special quilled magnet that a friend of mine Lynn Smith made. She sent me a picture and has graciously allowed me to post it here.

Lynn took a piece of chipboard and covered it with paper that has the look of linen. Then she distressed it before adding the quilled pieces on top. You will see that she has created the most precious punched roses. No easy task to make them look like real roses, they provide me with lots of grief when I try to shape the paper. :-)

Lynn really did a great job on this, don't you think?

I was so excited because she used the Spreuer Butterfly pattern previously posted here to make her butterfly. I hope that everyone tries to use some of the patterns you find here and include them in a design of your choice. If you want to send them to me I will gladly share them here.

Remember, I am sharing these patterns and instructions with everyone so that you try them out and use them on your projects, all I ask is that you mention where you got the pattern and send people back here.

Enjoy!
Copyright Antonella DeFalco

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Free 3D Quilling Pattern Spinning Top

Do you remember those Spinning Tops from when you were a child? They are a perrenial favorite. I can attest to this based on the fact that after I completed my current project the spinning top was quickly taken away. Unfortunately, somehow it has managed to get lost, but I am hopeful that it will show up soon. Luckily, they are not difficult to make so I can always make another one!

Several of my quilling friends have made these spinning tops in the past and the following is my interpretation. I have elected to use 6 full-length strips to make the spinning top that you see here (I have included a quarter in the picture for reference to the size). Note: you can use as many or as few strips as you would like. The fewer strips the smaller the spinning top.


To make the base:

Take 6 strips, glued end-to-end, and roll a tight roll
Gently push the center out, creating a cup-like shape
Glue the inside to maintain the shape
Tip: You do not need to glue all 6 strips together at the same time. It is easier to glue them as you approach the end of your current strip.

One more tip: If you notice the basic shape of the base, you will see that it could easily become a skirt for a doll, or if you place 2 together you can make an egg-like shape... hmmm, think Easter!

Make a Spinning Stick (now, I do not know if this is the "official" name for this, but I didn't know what else to call it):
Take a 3 inch ( cm) square and cut it in half at an angle creating 2 triangles
Take one triangle and roll it to create the stick-shape




To complete the top:
Place one end of the stick in the base of the top
Do this to position where you want to begin creating the top
Use the same number of strips as for the base
Continue to roll until you create a tight coil top
Glue the top to the base
Take a strip of paper and glue it around the seam of the top and bottom
Go around once or twice

Once everything is dry... spin your top!

Happy Spinning!
Copyright Antonella DeFalco

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Free Quilling Pattern Pink Dogwood with Butterfly

I am attaching a picture of a card that I made using a photograph that I took of a Pink Dogwood. I started with my original photograph and then focused on a particular portion of the photograph to create the attached magnet.

This post is for my friend Lynn. I like this idea
My supplies for this project are:

• 4x6 photograph of Pink Dogwood (follow this link to my Flickr! account)
• Business Card - Magnet size photograph (follow this link to my Flickr! account)
• Business Card Magnets (purchased from office supply store, like Staples)
• Quilling strips (please feel free to use any color you like - Paplin pearlized papers have been used in this photograph)
• Rhinestones
• Clear photo corners to attach the magnet
• White Glue to affix quilling (Elmer's or any clear drying scrapbooking glue)

Instructions:

1. Print the 4x6 photograph and attached it to a card blank (approximately 5 x 6-7/8 inches or A-7 size).
2. Cut apart the business card size photographs.
3. Removed the paper from the business card magnet exposing the tape and affixed the photo. Note: for more durability and a stronger bond, you may add additional adhesive to the photo.
4. Quill the flower following attached instructions
5. Quill the butterfly following attached instructions
6. Affix flower and butterfly to magnet (use photo as a guide)
   

To make the flower:

• 5 - 6 inch (15.24 cm) Teardrops
• Glue teardrops with pointed ends touching
• 1 rhinestone place on top of center where teardrops meet

Butterfly
Butterfly wings:

• 1 large wing using the Spreuer Technique - 7up-6L-5L-4L (For this wing, begin wrapping with the longest length going straight up and then each subsequent smaller length continuing to the left (L) to create the shape)
• 1 large wing using the Spreuer Technique - 7up-6R-5R-4R (For this wing, begin wrapping with the longest length going straight up and then each subsequent smaller length continuing to the right (R) to create the shape)
• 2 small wings using the Spreuer Technique - 5-3R-3L (for these smaller wing sections, begin wrapping in the center and then wrapped to the right (R) and then the left (L))
• Place the bottom (glued end) of the small wing into the space at the bottom of the large wing. This allows the small wing to lay against the body of the butterfly.

Butterfly Body:

• Take a purple triangle of paper, beginning at the wide end, start rolling the paper.
• Note: Roll the paper several times until the body is a width that is pleasing, then apply glue to the inside of the triangle so that the paper retains its shape.

Special Notes:

• Links have been included to previous posts that contain instructions for making the teardrop shape referenced in these instructions. Please read the Spreuer Instructions if this is the first time you are attempting this technique. I also have a PDF file that contains the Spreuer Instructions if that is easier for you.
• I have sized the dogwood photograph and the business card photos so that they are 4x6. I have done this so that you can take the file and print it on your home computer or send it out to have it printed. Please let me know if you are having any problems with the photos on Flickr!
• Please send me a note with your email address and I will send you the files or answer any questions directly. Please look on my profile to find the link to send me email.

Enjoy!
Copyright Antonella DeFalco

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