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Yankee Pride Quilts Mid-Month Update - April
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It was spring - for a moment...
We hope everyone actually saw the sun, before the return of snow and ice. The weather is not deterring you, though. You keep coming in to see us - you're strolling through the store, looking for inspiration, and you're planning new projects, and letting us help you choose colors and patterns to make them beautiful. Some of you are taking classes, and some are venturing out on your own - it's wonderful to see you trying new techniques, making new blocks, and even just using colors outside your comfort zone. We're here to guide you through all that makes you anxious about quilting - just ask!
Yankee Pride's
Helping Hands is returning! We will be meeting on Sunday, May 6, to make quilt tops for Laurie's House, a women's & children's shelter in St. Albans. This time around, since we're making tops, please bring your machines and be ready to sew! We have irons, mats, and cutting boards available here at the shop to use, and Cindy has made several kits that need to be put together. Cindy will be at the shop from 11-4 that day, and we're grateful for any time you can spend to help us. We'll have music and snacks, and we always have a pretty good time! Please contact the shop to let us know if you're coming - we need to make sure we've got room for everyone!
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| Remaining April Weekend Sales April 21 & 22: 20% off blue background fabric April 28 & 29: 20% off thread |
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April Classes
Hand Embroidery Tea Towel Tea Party
with Kathy (April 28), is our last tea party of the season. Handwork is very popular right now, and Kathy will guide you through making this sweet towel - for yourself, or a friend. Come join the fun!
Sulky Club 2
 Yankee Pride's first Sulky Club was so successful, we're running another one! Over a six-month span, for $24.99 a month, you get 80 spools of Sulky embroidery thread, perfect for all kinds of hand stitchery, and even machine quilting. You also get a storage case to keep them in. Deanna chooses the threads in each month's bag, which includes both solid and variegated threads. And there are no repeats! If you participated in the first club, come on back - the 80 threads this time around are completely different from what you already have. And if you're new to the club, you'll love the beautiful colors, and you'll be finding projects to use them in right away! The deadline for signups is May 11, and the club starts June 1. Please call us at the shop, or e-mail us at info@yankeepridequilts.com to sign up!
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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!
 Fuchsias & Hummingbirds
Can you tell that we're ready for summer? You can almost hear the hummingbirds whizzing past your head! These three prints would make a lovely bag, or a fun runner - Cindy's using them to make a set of placemats and napkins as a gift. Pick an easy sewing project, and get it done in a weekend!
 Kitty
Cat lovers, this group is for you! These prints have been flying out the door, and we just got them in! Make an adorable bag, or a cute dress - what little girl doesn't love cats?
 Jet Set Europe
by Clothworks
What great fabrics these are! The stylized map fabric (top in photo) includes the cities of Amsterdam, London, Rome, and Paris. That print could be fussy-cut and used as block centers, or to make a fun bag.  Sweet Treats by Windham Fabrics We seem to have a theme in this issue of fun, colorful fabrics. This line fits right in - what says fun more than ice cream, popsicles, and sprinkles?! The possibilities are endless - pillowcases, dresses, curtains, quilts, bags, placemats, and more! Add a few complementary fabrics of your own, and you can finish your project before summer arrives!  Lakeside Fun by Clothworks For the bug and reptile lovers, we have these colorful fabrics. Great for I-Spy quilts, bags, and lots more, these prints can be fussy-cut for greater effect (P.S. - The fabric on top is dragonflies - not mosquitos!).  Jardin de Versailles from French General by Moda After all the juvenile fabrics this week, this lovely collection is for the grownups. The latest French General line is quite elegant! The focus print (center in photo) is gorgeous, and perfect as a border in whatever project you're making. As always, most of the French General fabrics in your stash will look great added to this group. They never go out of style! |
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Notions, News & Other Notes
 We're not the only ones waiting for warm weather and blue skies. The Summer 2018 issue of
Primitive Quilts and Projects just arrived at the shop, with lots of bright, fun ideas for you. There's something for everyone, including several small projects, perfect for working on in the evenings after you've spent the day outside (we're being optimistic!).
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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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