January 2022
Newsletter
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If you're coming to see us:

NEW:
The town of Essex has voted to make masks mandatory, so ALL customers and staff must be masked while in the shop.

**Please sanitize or glove at the door. If you have your own sanitizer, please apply it when you come in so we can see that you're being safe.

**Our customer limit remains at 8 people. If we are at capacity, we will hang a sign at the door - if you see the sign, please wait until it's your turn to enter.

**All entry is from the side door, unless you are unable to manage the stairs.

**You can still shop online at yankeepridequilts.com! We can ship to you, or you can choose Store Pickup and everything will be bagged and ready to go. All online orders are filled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

January blows in!
Now that the whirl and swirl of the holidays is behind us, we can take a breath and relax. We put our decorations away, tuck away our gifts, and return to a life that's as normal as can be right now. January in Vermont is always cold, often windy, and very snowy. Some of you (and us) head out into that snow to play on ski slopes and mountains, ice rinks, and parks. Others hunker down inside and plan new projects.

Do you have something to keep you busy while you're watching it snow outside? Or do you need something new? Marti works on getting new patterns and books into the shop, as Judy orders all of the fabric and pays the bills. Rae makes 6-inch square kits for easy quilts, and Marjan is cutting BOM kits. Kay makes shop samples, Ruth and Kathy teach classes, Suzanne's posting on social media, and Cindy runs the website - we're all trying to make your Yankee Pride experience the best one possible. We want you to be able to find just the right project for just the right person (or people). And whether you shop solo or need some help, we'll do our best to make sure you leave with exactly what you want (supply chain issues notwithstanding).

Masks are now required in Essex and Essex Junction, so everyone entering the shop, regardless of their vaccination status, must be wearing a mask. Staff will also be masked. Let's keep everyone as safe as possible!

Lastly, Judy has decided to tweak our hours a bit for the winter. The new hours are listed below - it's not a big change, but one that will make the trip home each night easier on both staff and customers.
Block of the Month Information
We are so excited that you love the Blocks of the Month we'll be starting soon. We've had lots of sign ups; so if you're interested in joining the fun, please contact us soon.
ForeverMore, by Pam Buda, will be our next Block of the Month. The instructions are being updated now, so hopefully we can start soon. Marti is working on the store sample.

*Click on the image for a closer look at the quilt.

Please email us at staff@yankeepridequilts.com, or give us a call at 802/872-9300 if you're interested in signing up for this gorgeous project!
Emma, from Windham Fabrics, will begin in the Spring of 2022. It's a 12-month program, made with gorgeous blue and aqua batiks.

NEW: The shop sample is complete and hanging near the front door - stop in and see this fabulous quilt!

*Click on the image for a closer look at the quilt.

Please email us at staff@yankeepridequilts.com, or call the shop at 802/872-9300 to sign up.
Winter Hours

**Due to morning inventory, Yankee Pride will only be open from 1-5 on
Monday, January 3.

Winter Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10-5
Sunday: closed

Classes

This collection of classes will take you through winter, and into the spring. We hope there's something for everyone to enjoy. Clicking on the links below will take you directly to each class page.

Series 3: Technique Workshops
These one-time workshops will be taught by Yankee Pride staff.
We're offering several workshops, covering many quilting techniques. Most are basic, but they're things that can be improved in your sewing by learning tips and tricks, and with some practice. Click on the technique for more information or to sign up online:

*Paper Piecing: Jan. 8
*Hand Applique: Jan. 22
*Machine Applique: Feb. 5
*Hand Embroidery: Feb. 12
*Curved Piecing: Feb. 19
*Wool Applique: Mar. 5
*Y-Seams: Mar. 19
*Machine Quilting: April 2
*Hand Quilting: April 9

You may sign up for one or more of these workshops, or for the whole series.

Our Beginner Series of classes, which includes Introduction to Quilting and Machine Piecing, has been scheduled for Winter 2022. The Intro class is for those who want to get started learning the basics of quilting. The Machine Piecing class is for those who are comfortable with the basics of cutting and piecing but want to improve on precision and increase their knowledge of slightly more advanced techniques. It's a perfect followup to the Introduction class. Click on the class for more info or to sign up online.

*Introduction to Quilting: 5-class series will meet on Sundays and starts on Feb. 6.
*Machine Piecing: 5-class series starts on Jan. 11


If you have questions, please give us a call at 802/872-9300.
New Fabric Arrivals!
Click on the images below for an up-close look at the fabrics
Crazy Cats
Timeless Treasures
At first glance, this looks like a Timeless Treasures fabric from about 15 years ago - a rainbow-colored cat print that almost every long-time quilter owns a piece of. This is the new-fangled, updated version! Googly eyes and fun fur patterns give these cats a more contemporary look. It's great for kids quilts and bags. Maybe you could pull out your old one, pair it with this one, and create a fun project!
Sapphire
by Timeless Treasures
If you love sparkle, this line will speak to you! Gorgeous blue paisleys and florals pop on a black background, and the gold bling takes the fabric from pretty to stunning. We can envision bags and clothing, in addition to fabulous quilts using these prints and a few coordinates.
Honey Bloom
by Figo Fabrics
The floral focus fabric (center in photo) is really beautiful! It's a digital print, and they certainly take advantage of the layers of design and color you get when you go digital. The coordinates are traditionally printed, and are quite pretty with this fabric, while also playing well with Asian-themed prints. Sometimes you just need one or two new pieces to jazz up your collection.
Shadow and Light
by Andover
Take a close-up look at these low-volume background prints. The designs look fresh and new, and they coordinate with more than one fabric genre. You'll definitely need to add them to your stash! Pale flowers, small x's, and dotty lines - so crisp and clean!
Sister Bay
from 3 Sisters
by Moda
The designs here are quite elegant - large paisleys and florals, paired with small calicos and delicate flora. There's something for everyone who loves a pretty print. It's an unusual colorway for 3 Sisters, but they sure know how to make their fabrics beautiful!
Cloud Nine
from Laundry Basket Quilts
by Andover
A second group of low-volume prints arrived - this group from the talented Edyta Sitar. They make lovely backgrounds, and they can be used in both Repro projects AND traditional quilts. Take a close-up look to see which ones you'll need to add to your stash.
Rose
from Jo Morton
by Moda
Jo's new line combines the classic browns, reds, and beiges of the Reproduction era. Most of what Judy ordered is small prints, which will work with what's in your stash. There's just something about Jo's designs that we love - the clear, crisp motifs, the pretty colors, and the way they all work together. Do you love them too?
Notions, News & Other Interesting Stuff

Judy ordered part of Sister Bay - some really beautiful prints, as you saw above. We also got Layer Cakes, which contain the entire line - are you itching to start a new project with these 10-inch squares? Find a precuts pattern you've been saving for something special, and start playing!
Thank you for being our customer, for supporting us, and thank you for continuing to believe in shopping local.

Judy, Rae, Marti, Suzanne, Cindy, Wendy, Kathy, Marjan, Deanna, and Kay
Yankee Pride Quilts
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