September 2021
Newsletter
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If you're coming to see us:

**Masks are now optional for those customers who have been vaccinated. If the infection numbers continue to increase, we may return to mandatory masks - we will keep you updated!

**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 remains at 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.

Here comes Fall!
Here in Vermont, we're swinging between 90-degree days and 70-degree days. You're never quite sure how to dress in the morning. Those 70-degree days are the change in the air that we recognize as Fall, already on its way. That, and the occasional gloriously-bright leaf falling slowly from a tree above your head.

Some of us are making lots of fall quilt plans. Cindy's going to be a grandmother for the first time, so she's planning a new baby quilt (or two!). Others in the shop are making class samples, or digging projects out of their UFO piles to complete. What project are you looking at now? Something big, or something small? Something old, or something new?

You'll see below that the new fabric arrivals have slowed considerably. Supply chain frustrations continue, and we're waiting for the fun new fabrics just like you are. As soon as they arrive, we'll let you know on our social media outlets, and here in the newsletter. In the meantime, we still have more than 4,000 bolts in the shop to choose from when you need new fabric for a project - it's all good stuff!

Make sure you check out our classes, too. The links below will take you directly to each class page and you can sign up right there if you like.

Have a great week, and stay safe, everyone!
Block of the Month Information
ForeverMore, by Pam Buda, will be our next Block of the Month. Judy is reviewing the instructions now, in an effort to make them as easy and efficient as possible.

*Click on the image for a closer look at the quilt.

Look for more information in an upcoming newsletter, and give us a call at 802/872-9300 if you're interested in signing up for this gorgeous project!
Down the road a bit further we'll be offering Kaleidoscope, from Nancy Rink. The original is done in quilting cottons, but we'll be doing it in batiks!

*Click on the image for a closer look at the quilt.

Look for more information in an upcoming newsletter, and give us a call at 802/872-9300 if you want to sign up for this beauty!
Classes

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 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 Introduction 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 is broken down into four classes, covering accessories and home decor. Take one class, or all four!

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. Click on the technique for more information or to sign up online:

*Color Theory: Oct. 16
*Best Practices: Oct. 23
*Hand Piecing: Nov. 6
*Bindings: Nov. 13
*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.

Most of the photos you will see are general samples of the techniques being taught. Updated photos will be added as they arrive from our instructors. If you have questions, please give us a call at 802/872-9300.
New Fabric Arrivals!
Click on the images below for an up-close look at the fabrics
Bluebird
from Laundry Basket Quilts
by Andover
Edyta Sitar's latest line is so soft and pretty! Shades of blue with classic motifs, this line may just inspire your next quilt! The floral print (center in photo) is so beautiful. Add a few of these coordinates, and a few you have in your own stash, pick a pattern, and you're on your way!

Cannabis Sativa
from Artisan Batiks
by Robert Kaufman
So...now we have a few batik bolts of cannabis leaves. The color combinations are quite nice - especially the teal and black (left in photo). Make a bag to show off the fabric, or cut it into small pieces if you'd rather not highlight the motifs. It's up to you!
Notions, News & Other Interesting Stuff
The Sylvie Quilt
from Erica Jackman
by Kitchen Table Quilting
If you're on Instagram, you've seen this quilt everywhere! It's fun, it's modern, and you can make it in three sizes - baby, lap, and twin. Doesn't it look like it would work up really quickly?
Bear Tracks
from Eleanor Burns
by Quilt in a Day
This quilt certainly looks like fun! It calls for packets of 10" squares, or you can use fabric from your own stash. Eleanor says it's fast and easy, and it uses her Square-Up ruler, though you can easily trim the units with your favorite trimming ruler.
Mod-Fish
by Colourwerx
A very modern quilt, this uses easy applique shapes and needs no special rulers (!). It uses strip piecing to make those cool fish bodies, and fusible web to attach them to the pieced background. Make it as a wall hanging or a baby quilt.
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
Yankee Pride Quilts
yankeepridequilts.com