July 2021 Mid-Month Update

If you're coming to see us:

**Masks are now optional for those customers who have been vaccinated. Yankee Pride staff will continue to wear masks.

**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.

**We've raised our customer limit to 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.

Summer is definitely here...

Yes, it's still pretty dry here in Vermont, though nowhere near the drought conditions they're enduring out West. We are getting some rain here and there, though, and it shows in our gardens and lawns. Flowers are bright and beautiful, and vegetables are growing quickly - as are the weeds!

Some of you have made the summer switch to knitting and crochet, but we know your minds are never far from your fabric. Soon it will be time to start planning for fall and winter projects. Marti has been ordering some fun new patterns, and as you can see below, we're getting some lovely fabrics. When your day is complete and you're relaxing in the evening, grab that pencil and paper, and start sketching your ideas for a new project. It doesn't have to be a bed quilt - maybe it's a bag, a wall hanging, or even a miniature. Just keep those creative juices flowing. And as always, if you have questions, we're here at the shop, online, and at the other end of the phone to help.

As of Monday, July 12, masks are now optional for those customers who have been vaccinated. If you are not yet vaccinated, we ask that you wear a mask while you are in the store, for everyone's consideration and safety.

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!!

**We hope to have some start dates for these classes for the next issue of the newsletter. Thank you for your patience.

Hooray!! We will be starting up classes again in October! We've decided to run three separate series of classes, taking 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

A two-part class taught by Ruth.

It's a popular pair of classes she 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 and Sewing Clothing

These classes will be taught by Marti and Ruth.

Brand-new courses at Yankee Pride, these two 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 pillowcases, tote bags and laptop cases. Sewing Clothing will cover making simple garments like wrap tops and elastic-waist skirts.

Series 3: Technique Workshops

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

We're offering 15 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 are:

*Color Theory

*Best Practices

*Curved Piecing

*Machine Applique

*Y-seams

*Paper Piecing

*Hand Applique

*Hand Piecing

*Embroidery

*English Paper Piecing

*Wool Applique

*Hand Quilting

*Machine Quilting

*Bindings and Faux Flange

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 months. 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.

New Fabric Arrivals!

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

Cross the Lines

by Marcus Fabrics

This line from Marcus is meant to be modern, but when we look at it, we see the Old West! It's probably just the colors...desert, sand, wood, and sky. These are all excellent choices for a more masculine project - even the focus fabric (top in photo)!

Forest and Trinkets 21

by Andover

These greens all arrived together, so we figured we would group them in one photo. Small motifs, and really nice shades of green are always a welcome addition to our stash. They can accent floral quilts and landscapes, and be used anywhere in a traditional quilt.

Willow

by Windham Fabrics

Blue and beige is such a classic color combination for both Repro and traditional quilts. Add any one (or more) of these to your own blue and beige stash - the florals (left and third from left in photo) are both nice choices for a border.

Dance in Paris

from Zen Chic

by Moda

Although these prints look quite modern, a lot of traditional quilters are taking a second look at them when they come in the door. The motifs are a bit unusual, and the shades of grey are really nice! While all the prints have a touch of gold metallic, the two dark prints (top and bottom in photo) are both sprinkled more liberally with it.

Merry & Bright

from Me and My Sister Designs

by Moda

Yup - some more holiday fabrics have arrived! This is a fun group - snowmen, candy canes, dots, and cool diagonal stripes, all in classic reds, greens, and crisp whites. Judy's taken a liking to the red snowman print (left center in photo), so you might see a store sample using that one this fall!

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