May 2022
Mid-Month Update
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Block of the Month Information |
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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. |
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ForeverMore, by Pam Buda, will be a Summer Block of the Month.
Marti is finishing up the quilt top, and Cindy is putting the finishing touches on the instructions, so we'll be starting this BOM in June. At last!
Join us if you want a challenge - this project is not for beginners! Since some of the smaller blocks finish at 3 inches, we recommend that you only take on this project if you're a confident intermediate quilter.
*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! For those customers living far away, we're happy to mail each month's package to you for a small additional fee.
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We're hoping to begin Emma, from Windham Fabrics, in the Summer of 2022 (Still waiting for the fabric to arrive!). It's a 12-month program, made with gorgeous blue and aqua batiks. It will be $26.50/month, plus shipping if we need to mail it.
NEW: The shop sample is complete and hanging near the front door - stop in and see this fabulous quilt!
Judy believes that confident beginners will be able to tackle this quilt. If you've taken Ruth's Machine Piecing class, or if you're a veteran of our Mystery Quilts, you should be able to construct this quilt with little problem.
*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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Monday - Saturday: 10-5
Sunday: closed
Since it's very quiet at the shop late in the day, Judy has made the decision to keep the Winter Hours schedule permanently. We know that several of you can't make it before 5, but you do have an option:
If you can't get to the shop by closing, you can call us during that day and let us know you'd like to stop in just after 5. We will stay open until 5:30 so you have some time to shop.
If you have questions, please give us a call or email us at staff@yankeepridequilts.com.
Thank you!
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Check out where we began... |
Did you know Yankee Pride spent its first 21 years in the Champlain Mill in Winooski? We were a part of the Mill to Mall experience. There's a special exhibit going on at the Mill right now, commemorating its original revitalization. Judy spoke with the organizers (but chose not to appear on camera, of course!) about our experience and the early days of retail there. This exhibit is ongoing through July 29, 2022 - if you're in the Winooski area, make sure you check it out!
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Our Spring 2022 classes have concluded, but we are definitely making plans for our Fall 2022 lineup. Ruth is the first to put all of her info together. Click on the links for more information or to sign up online:
(These are the same class, just meeting at different times.)
(These are the same class, just meeting at different times.)
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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Cat Tales
from Deborah Edwards
by Northcott
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We really love the book prints (top and bottom left in photo)! They're something we don't see too often. The first project that comes to mind is a bookbag for toting books to and from your local library. You'll get lots of compliments, and probably some requests, too! |
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Various batiks
from Jacqueline DeJonge
by Anthology Fabrics
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Such rich, beautiful batiks! These have a slightly different look than the Hoffmans we carry, but they are wonderful just the same. Judy continues to add to our inventory, with prints you just have to take home!
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30s Playtime
from Chloe's Closet
by Moda
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This group is mostly pretty pastels - some simple prints, and some multicolored and busy. We can see using them in so many places - on your table, in your kitchen, and in baby quilts and doll clothes. The bright red print (bottom center in photo) is spools and bobbins, so it will be fun to make sewing accessories for your friends, or for your own sewing room. |
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You Are Tutu Sweet
by Timeless Treasures
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What little ballerina wouldn't love these prints? They're ballerinas, toe shoes, and pink, and in addition, they sparkle! Make everything from pillowcases to ballet bags. The ballerinas can even be fussy-cut to be block centers if you're making a quilt. |
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Bonheur De Jour
from French General
by Moda
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The latest line from French General contains all of their classic looks - large, spacious florals, busy coordinates, and lightly textured solids. They go with the stash you already have, and include some new, pretty prints too. |
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Neon Nature
by Timeless Treasures
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Blues, teals, and greens. Those are the colors flying out of the shop these days. Everyone wants them! Some of you will love the watercolor-looking prints here (top and bottom in photo), and others will want the more modern leaf print (center in photo). We love all three! |
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Maple Hill
from Kansas Troubles
by Moda
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Yes, the Kansas Troubles lines are mostly done in the same color combinations. Some quilters may find that boring, but others love the fact that you can combine your new KT fabrics with your older ones, and they all coordinate beautifully. This line also has some new designs - pieces that bring a slightly different look than you're used to. Give them a try! |
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Tonga Scuba
by Timeless Treasures
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Teal/aqua/blue-green is what everyone is looking for right now. Judy orders as much as she can, and we've actually gotten quite a bit this year. These are the latest additions to the batik inventory. They're all mediums, but with very different looks. We know you'll snap them up quickly - these colors fly out the door faster than we can stock them! |
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Notions, News, and Other Interesting Stuff |
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The Summer 2022 issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects has just arrived at the shop. There's lots to see, and lots to read about. Whether you like wool, rug hooking, or primitive quilting, there's something interesting for you in this issue. Pick up yours today!
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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, Ruth, Marjan, Deanna, and Kay
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Yankee Pride Quilts
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