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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. |
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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!
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Emma, from Windham Fabrics, will begin in the Spring of 2022. It's a 12-month program, made with gorgeous blue and aqua batiks. Judy is working on the shop sample, which we'll display as soon as it's complete.
*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.
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This collection of classes will take you through fall and 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 2: Beginning Sewing Series
These classes will be taught by Marti and Ruth, and began 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. Just one remains!
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:
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.
If you have questions, please give us a call at 802/872-9300.
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Click on the images below for an up-close look at the fabrics |
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Oh, such pretty batiks! Purples and teals are always popular, and the butterflies on the black background (bottom in photo) will fly out the door! Make a bag, a wall hanging, or a bed-sized quilt. All you really need are these six prints, unless you want to add a few from your stash! |
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Nocturnal
from Gingiber
by Moda
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Gingiber designs are hot, hot, hot! Modern quilters love them, and the more traditional quilters seem to enjoy them, too. This latest collection includes both the normal blacks, grays, and whites, and a surprise - the multicolored focus fabric (at right in photo)! What to make?? |
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In addition to the busier, more interesting fabrics above, we also have calmer prints (photo at right). They're mostly tone-on-tone, with the gold bling, of course. They're wonderful to use as coordinates in your projects.
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Imperial Collection 17
by Robert Kaufman
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Several of our favorite Asian-themed fabric manufacturers have closed down in the past few years, and as a result, our inventory has dropped. Kaufman to the rescue! This new group is full of color and gorgeous design. Cranes, flowers, and more grace these prints, most of which are also highlighted with gold sparkle (photo at left). If your own Asian-themed stash needs a boost, add a few of these. |
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Resplendent
from Jason Yenter
by Andover
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These prints are just stunning! The blues and teals combine so beautifully, and just sing against a black background. Plan a major project, or pick one of the focus prints and make an eye-catching bag. Working with pretty fabrics just brightens your day, doesn't it? |
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Daydreamer
from Tula Pink
by Free Spirit
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Bright colors and fun designs are Tula Pink's signature. There's certainly lots of that here. Judy ordered some ombre prints (photo at left), and some busier prints to use as focus fabrics (photo below). You don't have to be a modern quilter to love Tula's work - there are plenty of places they will fit in almost any quilter's stash!
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Notes, News & Other Interesting Stuff |
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The Bespoke Stars pattern makes a colorful, whimsical lap-sized quilt. Use a different fabric genre to create a whole new look! Wouldn't it be striking in patriotic colors? It requires a 60-degree diamond ruler, and you can probably gather most of the fabric you need from your stash!
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Posh Penelope is hot on Instagram right now. It's really beautiful, and works wonderfully with your scraps. You need a Quick Curve Ruler and a little patience, but look at the reward! The pattern makes a good-size throw (almost a twin!).
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We know many of our customers love using Aurifil thread. Most of us on staff use it, too, for piecing, and sometimes for machine quilting. Due to recent manufacturer price hikes, we've had to raise the price to $13.95 a spool, effective immediately. In January it will increase again, though we don't know yet how much.
Whether you stock up now or not, we still know that even with the higher price, we're getting a deal on great thread!
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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
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Yankee Pride Quilts
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