Our Next Beautiful BOM!!

Our Block of the Month programs have been so popular we're starting a new one in March! Gorgeous, earthy batiks make up the king-sized Windsong. A yearlong BOM, you'll receive a fabric kit each month, and instructions necessary to complete the parts and pieces to create this heirloom quilt. Click on the photo for a larger image, and click here for more information, or to sign up.

Parvaneh's Butterflies

from Parvaneh Holloway

by Robert Kaufman

Another breath of spring lives in these two pretty prints. Who doesn't love ladybugs (left in photo)? Teeny tiny ladybugs that will add a touch of realism to your project. The bright colors and butterflies of the other print (right in photo) are perfect for a little girl's dress, table decor, or sweet quilts. So many choices!

Starry Sky

from April Rosenthal for Prairie Grass Patterns

by Moda

You might think you know the designer here, but you'd probably be wrong. What looks like a Janet Clare line is actually from April Rosenthal! It seems April also enjoys working in the very versatile combination of blues and whites. These are fun, interesting fabrics that can be used together or separately. What will you do with the astrological print (left in photo)?

Splash

from Lunn Studios for Artisan Batiks

by Robert Kaufman

This group of 'tone-on-tone' batiks all have the same pattern. It's fairly generic, but super-versatile for your batik projects - an excellent coordinate. So having all these color choices is wonderful! Pick and choose the ones you like best, and the ones that will tuck right into your stash.

Starry

from Alexia Abegg for Ruby Star Society

by Moda

These two star prints can be used in kids quilts, patriotic quilts, and traditional projects. The stars in the black print (right in photo) are actually gold bling! The random pattern of the stars will add a different look to your project - these sparklers are not standing in straight lines!

Imperial Collection: Honoka

by Robert Kaufman

You saw several bolts from this collection in the last issue of the newsletter - these stragglers just arrived. The large prints, the bright colors, and that little bit of bling makes these so pretty! Make a project using large units so you get all the beauty of the motifs - you won't want to chop these up into small pieces!

Wishwell: Alabaster

from Vanessa Lillrose & Linda Fitch

by Robert Kaufman

What wonderful background prints! Sometimes your project calls for white, and sometimes it's gray - you're covered either way! Large blooms overlap each other, with lines a shade darker or lighter than the background. Either one will give you some subtle movement in your quilt - interest without drawing attention away from the more fun prints you're working with.

XOXO

from April Rosenthal for Prairie Grass Patterns

by Moda

At first glance you might see Valentine's Day, but that might just be the mindset of living in January. The two star prints (top in photo) are great coordinates in a bunch of different quilt genres, from patriotic to juvenile to holiday. The star quilt motif (bottom in photo) works well as a focus, a bag lining, or a quilt back.

Kona Color of the Year - Julep

by Robert Kaufman

Yep, we've got it in stock! Whether you collect Kona's selected color each year, are participating in an online project, or just love this shade of green, you can come in and get some anytime. We'll cut fat quarters or you can get yardage. What will you make?

Winter is such a great time to work on a challenging quilt. If you live anywhere in snow country, like we do, there's plenty of indoor time for sewing. Paper Lanterns, from Kiley's Quilt Room, is a quilt that both modern and traditional quilters will love. In fact, there are instructions for making this quilt in either genre. The traditional version uses just 3 colors, while the modern uses 7 or more. Make it in a throw size, or if you're ambitious and motivated, make a twin. Play with color and create a palette all your own.