August 2021 Newsletter

If you're coming to see us:

**Masks are now optional for those customers who have been vaccinated.

**If you have not yet been vaccinated, please wear a mask while you're in the shop, for the safety and consideration of customers and staff.

**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 is now 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.

Where has summer gone?

We're not sure just where June and July went, but apparently they're long gone! The weather has been so inconsistent here this summer that it already feels like fall. Overnight temps in the 50s let us leave our windows open for a good night's sleep - in August! Vermont hasn't seen summer like this in 20 years!

Our holiday fabrics have arrived, and just this week Rae moved the Fall fabrics back up to the main floor of the shop. Quilters are always planning ahead with their projects - it's one of those things that keep us moving forward with our quilts - the lure of the next one.

Fabric arrivals have slowed again, but Judy's been meeting with sales reps for the past two weeks, so she's ordering new stuff to take us right into the new year. Fingers crossed that we see it sooner rather than later. We're planning new Block of the Month projects for you, too. There are some beauties headed your way!

Remember to stop in and see us if you have questions about your current project, if you're stuck, or if you've made a mistake and aren't sure how to fix it. We're here to help you with all of it. Happy sewing!

Block of the Month Information

Amish with a Twist BOM:

This BOM started in May 2021.

*The finished quilt is now hanging in the shop - stop in and see it!

This program costs $20.95 a month. For those quilters who would like it shipped, we're happy to do that for a minimal charge.

Please call the shop at 802-872-9300 with questions or to sign up.

Snowman Wool Block of the Month:

Our wool BOM also began in May 2021.

*The finished quilt is hanging in the shop - stop in and see it!

Our Wool BOM costs $19.50 a month. For those who wish to have it shipped, we're happy to do that for a minimal charge.

Please call the shop at 802-872-9300 for more information or to sign up.

Classes!!

Hooray!! We have dates set for our classes! The collection of classes will take you through fall and winter, and into the spring. We hope there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Series 1: Introduction to Machine Quilting and Machine Piecing

These classes will be taught by Ruth and begin October 12 and 13

It's a popular pair of classes Ruth has been teaching for a few years now. The Intro class is for true quilting beginners, and the Machine Piecing class is for those a little more confident, who want to work on improving their basic skills.

Series 2: Beginning Sewing Series

These classes will be taught by Marti and Ruth, and begin October 17.

Brand-new courses at Yankee Pride, these classes are aimed toward people who are new to sewing. We found lots of new sewers during the pandemic, and they want to keep on learning. Beginning Sewing will be a four-part class covering accessories and home decor. You'll make things like tote bags, laptop cases and small bags/pouches.

Series 3: Technique Workshops

These one-time workshops will be taught by Yankee Pride staff.

We're offering 14 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. Planned topics and dates are:

*Color Theory: Oct. 16

*Best Practices: Oct. 23

*Hand Piecing: Nov. 6

*Bindings: Nov. 13

*English Paper Piecing: Dec. 4

*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.

We will be finalizing the details for these classes over the next few weeks. If you are interested in attending any of the classes, or have questions, please call us at 802-872-9300 and leave a message for Marti. She will contact you with details as they are available. Also, check the website regularly, as we add these to our Classes page. At that time you'll be able to sign up online!

New Fabric Arrivals!

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

Delightful Dozen and Repro Reds

by Marcus Fabrics

Judy picked up a few prints from each of these lines, as coordinates for both traditional and Repro projects. The whites are great for backgrounds, and the red and beige prints work well in your blocks.

Lumber Jack & Jane

by Windham Fabrics

Ginghams, or checks, are really tough to find these days. The ones in this line (bottom in photo) work really well in quilts for hunters, and in boys quilts, too. The snowflake fabrics (top in photo) can easily go into almost any winter or holiday quilt, as can the two focus fabrics (center in photo). Add some fun to your next winter project!

Botanicals

from Janet Clare

by Moda

Janet Clare normally works in indigo and beige. This line is certainly not that! The taupe-y grays and black are quite sophisticated, attracting modern quilters, traditional quilters, and Daiwabo (Japanese taupe) fans. The flowers (bottom in photo) have just a hint of color in their blooms, which adds to their loveliness.

Snowy

by In the Beginning

We love the pop of color the birds bring as they're carrying ornaments across the sky (top in photo at left). The panel (below) looks a lot like ink stamping projects we did as kids in art class. It might be fun to make pillows from each panel square.

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