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It's fairly quiet at the shop right now, as you can see below. We are prepping for some spring classes, though. This month, a class to help you finish off your quilts with a more professional look:
*Bindings with Marti DelNevo, Feb. 17
Check out the Classes page on our website, or stop in and pick up a hard copy of the class schedule!
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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 for creating this heirloom quilt. Click on the photo for a larger image, and click here for more information, or to sign up. | |
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Abloom
from Renee Nanneman for Need'l Love
by Andover
| Sweet spring prints, in shades of purple and green. Soft and pretty, they're wonderful for table decor, quilts, and bags. All six will make a wonderful project for welcoming spring - the floral (bottom in print) works so nicely with each coordinate! | |
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Wild Oats & Honey
from Jill Shaulis & Julie Letvin
by Robert Kaufman
We haven't forgotten about our traditional quilters! Each of these prints, in shades of beige and tan, will enhance your Repro projects, your folk-themed quilts, and even some patriotic projects. They're great stash builders, and you'll find yourself pulling them again and again.
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Chroma Batiks
by Moda
Did you know that all of these prints go together? We're sure Judy didn't plan it that way, but how cool is that? A few of these have motifs we haven't seen before, and we love the color combinations within each batik. Pick up your favorite, or the whole bunch!
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Orbital Sunrise
from Karen Nyberg for Artisan Batiks
by Robert Kaufman
A group of brand-new batiks with a more natural feel from our favorite astronaut quilter. Land, trees, and sky are all represented here. That dark green print (right in photo) is just really wonderful - turn it into trees or mountains if you're making a landscape quilt.
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Noah's Ark
from Stacy Iest Hsu
by Moda
We love Stacy's fabrics! They're always fun and colorful, and she makes such wonderful dolls and toys to go with those prints. Judy's just finished working from the panel (photo below, right) and the toys are in the shop - so adorable! Cindy's granddaughter has a jungle-themed bedroom, so something new may come of this group for her!
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Cotton Flax Prints
by Robert Kaufman
These two prints will live in our Linens section - they're 80/20, cotton/flax, with a heavier, more sturdy feel than regular quilting cotton. Either one will make a wonderful bag, or an accessory you'll use on a day-to-day basis!
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Wishwell: Strawberry Season
from Briar Hill Designs
by Robert Kaufman
Strawberries seem to be the trending fruit so far this year. The two prints you see here will brighten your table as runners, placemats, or napkins. We can actually see either one of these as a sweet apron (yes, people still wear them!).
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Bluebell
from Janet Clare
by Moda
Janet's taken a bit of design turn. She's gone from space and all things nautical to flowers and nature, and we love it! She's still working in blues and whites, and has added that lovely minty green as an accent (right in photo at left). In addition to the four prints on the bolt, Judy also ordered layer cakes (photo below). Make something striking and pretty for spring!
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Rouge
from Lunn Studios for Artisan Batiks
by Robert Kaufman
In case you're in need of reds, here's a collection that runs from pale pink to dark maroon! No matter the shade of red you're looking for, one of these gorgeous batiks will work for you.
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Strawberry Lemonade
from Sherri & Chelsi
by Moda
These prints have our friend Kathy written all over them! Both colors and design are among her very favorites. Sweet little blooms and soft spring colors will make the prettiest quilt! If your mood needs a boost, play with some (or all) of these, and we can guarantee you'll feel better when you're done.
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We've carried this pattern on and off for a few years now, but it remains popular! The Tourist Tote Bag has fairly simple construction, so you won't drive yourself crazy trying to make it. It's a great one for showcasing your favorite fabrics! We even have a sample in the shop, sitting above the batiks. Show off your favorite print, highlighted by a coordinate or two. | |
Some quilters follow a set pattern. Others like to go out on their own. This book is for the freewheeling artists among us. Capture Your Own Life with Collage Quilting is a guide for turning your own photos and images into quilts! Whether it's your childhood home, a beloved pet, a family member, or a vacation memory, Jane Haworth gives you step-by-step instructions, with photos, for making your own raw-edge fabric collage quilts. Take a deep breath and jump in! | |
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We've been seeing this quilt pattern all over the internet. Showering Stars from Robin Pickens is modern, and striking, and not too difficult to create! All you need is a jelly roll and two additional fabrics - we've all got that in our stash, don't we? It makes a large twin-sized quilt - 75" x 90" - a perfect graduation gift (as you know that time will be here before you know it!). | |
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, Ruth, Trista, Marjan, and Kay
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