March 2024

Newsletter

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Shop Hop is here!!

I know, we say that every year, but it's so exciting! Everyone has such a good time - both customers and staff - that it's fun to celebrate. That, and it's one of our first signs of spring here in Vermont. Even with the wacky winter we've had, spring has seemed a long time coming this year. Shop Hop also means color and motion, fun and games, old friends and new, and plenty of quilt ideas. We look forward to seeing you all month long.

Temps are seesawing on a daily basis right now, but that doesn't stop our quilt plans. Since it's March, those graduation and wedding quilts will need to be finished sooner rather than later. Grab your pattern and the stack of fabric you're starting with, and head in for some advice, a little support, and of course, some new prints to give your stash a boost. We love to see what you're planning - sometimes you give us ideas, too!

Check our Classes section below - we've got some new offerings coming this spring. Maybe it's something you haven't seen before, or maybe it's a technique or teacher you've been waiting for. Either way, we've got cool stuff coming up!

Happy Sewing!

Shop Hop 2024

It's here! Shop Hop 2024 begins today, March 1, and runs right through Saturday, March 30. Grab your friends, plan your route, pick your days, and make your lists of 'gotta haves' from your favorite quilt shops. Passports are $7, are available at all participating shops, and include a free half-yard of fabric. Get your passport stamped, and learn a little about every shop you visit. Each shop will have a free pattern and an in-store raffle. Your favorite shops are here, and there are a few new ones, too! Hit all 11 shops and you'll be eligible for some fabulous prizes - the top 3 giveaways are gift certificate packs to each and every shop on the Hop! For more information, check out Vermontshophop.com!

Upcoming Classes

With Shop Hop going on, there are only a few offerings in March. But there are a couple interesting ones coming up, so clear your schedule if you want to take one of these!

*Introduction to Quilting with Ruth Julianelle, March 2

*Machine Paper Piecing with Ruth Julianelle, March 17

*Raw Edge Collage Landscape with Anne Standish, March 23

*Machine Quilting with Ruth Julianelle, March 24 (1 spot left!)

Check out the Classes page on our website, or stop in and pick up a hard copy of the class schedule!

Our Next Beautiful BOM!!

Gorgeous, earthy batiks make up the king-sized Windsong. Marti brought the sample to hang at the shop, so you can see it in all its glory, although the BOM is now sold out! If you're signed up, you'll be getting details on the start date and other important information.

New Fabric Arrivals!

Click on the images below for an up-close look at the fabrics

Whiskers

by Makower

Kitties, kitties everywhere! Makower's unique color palette makes their fabrics look fresh and fun. Any of these will do if you want to make a bag, a pillowcase, kids clothing, or quilts. The colorful outlined cats print (top in photo) is very unusual and eye-catching - how about making a cute little bag?

Water

from Alexia Abegg, Melody Miller and Rashida Coleman-Hale for Ruby Star Society

by Moda

As we make our way out of winter, for some of us, our thoughts turn to the beach. Brilliant blues make up several prints in this line, and they all play well together. We like this group for a brand-new beach bag, or a cuddly nap quilt for your afternoon breaks out of the sun.

Ridgewood

from Minick & Simpson

by Moda

Does your red-and-white collection need a little sprucing up? The latest arrivals here are perfect for that. With classic motifs and rich reds, they tuck right into your stash, whether you enjoy Repro, patriotic, two-color, or traditional quilt projects.

Foxwood

by Makower

These prints are oh, so lovely! Soft greens, accented by pale beige and pale peachy pink, are a wonderful choice for a neutral or muted nursery. Woodland animals make up the motifs, and we can see pretty quilts and baby decor using this group, with just a few additional coordinates. We love them all!

On the Bright Side

from Me & My Sister Designs

by Moda

The ladies continue to bring bright and happy fabrics to quilters everywhere. Their color palette has changed a bit, but we still smile when we open that new box of fabric! Flowers, dots, and cheer give us plenty of ideas of how to use their prints, again and again.

News, Notions, and other Fun Stuff

New this week at the shop are charm packs for Kansas Troubles' Chickadee Landing, their latest line. Charm packs continue to be popular with quilters because everything matches! If you're making small projects, all the fabric you need is in this pack. For larger projects, you start with the charms, then add yardage of a few coordinates. BTW, we've got yardage coming of several of these prints!

Beginner-friendly but fun for all, Elizabeth Chappell's Color Block Quilt Making is a very cool book. With 12 projects in its pages, you can start with mini quilts, and work your way up to a bed quilt! The patterns are geometric and modern, and you'll find instruction on everything from color theory to block construction, and much more.

Thank you for being our customer, for supporting us, and thank you for continuing to believe in shopping local.

Judy, Rae, Marti, Suzanne, Joann, Cindy, Wendy, Kathy, Ruth, Trista, Marjan, and Kay

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