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Yankee Pride Quilts October Newsletter
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Mother Nature is playing tricks again!
We had another heat wave last week - temps in the 90s for four days straight - that's unheard of here in Vermont. Then a storm blew through, and it's been in the 60s every day since then. So it looks like Indian Summer has come and gone. Leaves are falling, some of us have already gotten frost (!), and apple picking season is just about over. Time to head in the house, and start your next quilt! If you're looking for inspiration, we've got some new classes coming up in October - check out the listing below.
Yankee Pride Quilts is starting its birthday coupon this month - if you've given us your birthday and your e-mail address, you're all set. October birthdays will be receiving a coupon in their Inboxes for 20% off one item during the month of October. If you want to get a coupon when your birthday comes around, make sure we've got your information when you stop in to see us. It only takes a minute to update!
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Moda Block of the Week
 We're more than halfway there! Anyone interested in showing off your blocks, or coming in with Blockhead questions, we'll be at the shop on Saturday, October 21, at 11 a.m. We have a great time chatting about this sew-along.
If you're interested in more information about this project, click
here to get started!
 At left is Suzanne's block for Week 27, and at right is Cindy's.
Halloween Haunt Tour 2017
 It's back! Last year four Vermont shops debuted a mini-Shop Hop one weekend in October. Four shops, three days, and lots of fun. The Halloween Haunt Tour returns this year, October 27, 28 & 29. Stop in at A Quilter's Garden in Montpelier, Stowe Fabric & Yarn in Stowe, Sunny Laurel Sisters in Colchester, and Yankee Pride. Purchase a $4 Tour Ticket on one of those days, do a little trick or treating, and register for a grand prize. More information will follow in our next newsletter.
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| Weekend Sales in October October 7 & 8: 20% off green background fabric October 14 & 15: 20% off kits October 21 & 22: 20% off orange background fabric October 28 & 29: 20% off one notion, book, or pattern We're still clearing out our flannel fat quarter stash, so all our precut flannel fat quarters are now priced at $2.25. *We are no longer custom-cutting flannel fat quarters* |
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October Classes
Below are our classes and events for October. For more details, or to sign up, click on the highlighted link.
October 7 with Ruth
Wool Mitten Tea Party with Deanna **This is sold out!
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| Recent Fabric Arrivals This is a sample of arrivals in the past two weeks: NOTE: For a close-up look at the fabrics, click on the photos!
 Frolic
from Me & My Sister
These ladies keep the colors coming! This latest line coordinates with all of their previous fabrics, and adds some interesting new prints. We think the bunnies (top in photo) are just adorable!
 Sycamore
by Moda
With fall coming on now, these rich, cozy colors are perfect for your next quilt project. It's not too late to start a Christmas present for someone you love!
by Windham Fabrics
And for those not quite ready to give in to the upcoming cold and snowy season, sunflowers and bees will keep the summer alive! These would be great to make little girl's sundress, or some great napkins for your table.
 Diving Board from Alison Glass by Andover Yes, these fabrics definitely have a modern feel, but the bright, cheery colors will work in kids quilts as well. Kathy picked up a few to use in an applique project she's working on!
 Merry Go Round from American Jane by Moda Fans of 30s and 40s fabrics will love these new prints. Tuck them into your stash, or take them, add a few more, and dive into a new project - Have some fun!
Amber Waves
from Jinny Beyer
by RJR Fabrics Jinny is well known for her border prints, her hand piecing, and her complex quilt designs. This new line of fabric is absolutely stunning! The print is simple - it looks like waves and gentle curves. But the rich colors and the background texture give it movement and life! Most of us here at the shop have brought some home for our stashes - a few of us have bought quite a bit. By the way, the blue is already gone! |
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Notions, News & Other Notes
We've got something a little different this week - it falls under "Other Notes".
 In our bin behind the counter, we keep special orders, items being held, and sometimes things that have been left behind. Last year, a group came in to buy fabric for a wedding quilt they were making. They came a few times, and during their last visit, they left a bag with fabrics, the quilt diagram, and a photo of a dancing couple they were using for the center silhouette. At left is a photo of what they left here at the shop. If you know who these belong to, please let them know we still have their items.
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Thank you, as always, for your business, and thank you for being our customer. We love that you still believe in shopping local!
Judy, Rae, Marty, Suzanne, Cindy, Wendy, Kathy, Marjan, Deanna, and Kay
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www.yankeepridequilts.com
9 Main Street
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
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