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Yankee Pride Quilts Mid-Month Update - August
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It's harvest time!
Yes, it's been pretty hot this summer, and our gardens have grown into jungles over the past few weeks. We're going to have to pick cucumbers, zucchini and tomatoes soon (now, actually), but since it's been so humid, it's been difficult to get into the garden and do any work without melting. So we're spending time sewing, which is a great thing - it reduces stress, inspires creativity, and makes us happy. How many of you are working on fall projects already? We know we're getting started on them, too. Whether they're gifts, items to sell at craft shows (there are a lot of you out there doing this!), or projects for ourselves, our creativity is ramping up. We hope the fabrics in this issue of our newsletter get you excited to work on something new.
We'll be launching our class schedule within the next week or so, so keep an eye on our Facebook page and our website for new fall classes!
Cindy is still on the hunt for professional machine quilters willing to donate their quilting services for one quilt toward our Helping Hands program. She is trying to get several finished before this fall's "Make A Difference Day", which is scheduled for Sunday, October 28. Please e-mail her at cindy@yankeepridequilts.com if you can help. Thank you!
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Mystery Quilt Fall 2018
It's that time again...time to sign up for the Fall Mystery, "Autumn Journey". Judy says it's an easier quilt than last spring's mystery, so everyone can breathe a sigh of relief. Click
here for the yardages and fabric descriptions. You can sign up for the class by stopping at the shop, or online by clicking on
Mystery Quilt Fall 2018.
Dates: September 15, September 29, October 13, October 27, November 10, and December 1.
Time: 9:15 or 10 a.m.
Price: $15.00
Spring 2018 Mystery Quilt Reunion
We hope you've been working diligently to finish up your quilts from this past spring - it's almost time for Show & Tell! Bring your project, in whatever state it's currently in, to our reunion on Saturday, September 8, at 9:30 a.m. Tom will be bringing his camera, so we can take photos of your beautiful creations, to be posted on our website.
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Remaining August Weekend Sales
August 17, 18 & 19: Fat Quarter Sale!
Regular-priced fat quarters are $2.25
Sale-priced fat quarters are $1.50
(No custom-cut fat quarters during this sale)
August 25 & 26: 20% off one notion
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| Recent Fabric Arrivals These are several of the arrivals in the past two weeks: NOTE: For a close-up look at the fabrics, click on the photos!
 Chloe
Look at these gorgeous, rich colors! Our hands are itching to start a new project using these two prints - a table runner and some napkins? A throw for the couch? Anything just to work with these!
 Harmony
We love these tone-on-tone prints! You can use them almost anywhere. Add one (or all) of them to your next project, and see how it brightens up the whole thing.
 On Pointe
by dear Stella
Don't you love these sweet little ballerinas? They are quite adorable! Make a ballet bag for the dancer in your life - she'll be the envy of her class!  Batiks by Hoffman We're seeing some fall colorways, now that summer is coming to a close. Any of these prints will add an autumnal feel to your next project.  Naptime from Darlene Zimmerman by Robert Kaufman Just a few more pieces to add to our 30s inventory. The puppies in the red fabric are too sweet! Make an apron, a baby quilt, or some cute baby clothes with these.  How Do You Do by FreeSpirit We are so happy that Jaftex bought FreeSpirit fabrics - it means we get to keep getting cool, modern prints like these. How many ways can you use this line - in either colorway?  Tonga - Color Wheel by Timeless Treasures Judy ordered several colors of this print - it's so versatile! There's just a little movement, so the fabrics can be used in almost any batik project. We think they'll work exceptionally well in undersea or ocean quilts.  Arboretum & Gazebo
from Artisan Batiks by Robert Kaufman Speaking of ocean quilts, you can use all of these richly colored prints in one gorgeous project! For a challenge, start a "Storm at Sea" quilt. Add a few pieces from "Color Wheel", above, and you're all set.  Novelty fabrics by Robert Kaufman We've been admiring these adorable prints since we opened the box. Marjan is taking home some of each, collecting for a quilt for her grandchild...or maybe it's actually for her! |
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Notions, News, & Other Notes
 The newest charm packs to arrive are
Badda Bing from Me & My Sister at Moda. They're a little different than what we usually see from the Sisters - a little more of a 30s feel - and boy are they sweet!
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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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