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 Click Here to Download PDF Version of this Newsletter Happy Turkey Month! Can you really believe it? It’s time to buy a new calendar. Seems like it wasn’t long ago that I made New Years Resolutions!! One thing on my list was to become a “Big Sister” and in July I did! My little sis is a cute little blonde 7 year-old. We’ve done some fun things together and of course I’ve made her things! I want to make her a flannel throw sometime yet before long. Other exciting news is that I scheduled my spring classes and in my hands I now have the form to fill out to be accepted in the nursing program! Hip, Hip Hooray!! I want to jump with joy and I want to cry. What would Mom have to say!? Chemistry is not too bad; it took a while for the light bulb to come on. I have a “B” in it, so I’m happy with that. Human Growth & Development is fun. I really like that. I have an “A” in it. So now I just have to keep plugging along a little more, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! We’ve been busy in the store too, with all the beautiful colored trees; everyone is out and about yet before the snow flies. Now is a good time to replenish your stash and get those Christmas gifts done. We have a great selection of Christmas fabric yet. We have gotten a lot of new books in this month! So you can plan all your winter projects!! Books… Loose Change – Quilts from Nickels, Dimes and Fat Quarters. Finally, a book to use with all those great precut fabric collections! Have fun using 5” and 10” squares and fat quarters in these 12 creative projects. Let’s Pretend…Whimsical Quilts for Kids. Come out and play! Look at the world through a child’s eyes and be tickled by bright quilts bursting with color and fun motifs. Each design combines piecing and appliqué in big, bold shapes. Let your imagination soar through delightful designs from “Jungle Love” to “Mermaids”. Projects are big enough for snuggling with, hanging on a wall, or using for inspired play. Favorite Traditional Quilts Made Easy. Traditional quilt designs are a breeze with Jo Parrott’s no-template solution. Using strips, rectangles, squares, and the folded-corner technique, she helps you turn advanced block designs into simple cutting and sewing. Dream Landscapes, artful quilts with fast-piece appliqué by Rose Hughes. Embark on a visual journey to the scenic vistas of your dreams! Using Fast-Piece Appliqué and beautiful embellishments, learn to create landscapes that reflect the flowing, sensuous lines found in nature. Canine Couture… top dog fashions for all occasions by Linda Gillum. Using four basic patterns, plus collars, patches and pockets, you can dress your dog from head to tail in a fashion parade of coats, jackets, t-shirts and scarves. A dozen darling dogs – from a mini Maltese to a grand Newfoundland – sport an entire wardrobe of garments made from these simple patterns. From hound couture to canine casual, outfit your best friend in these cozy creations! Scenes of Winter by Cotton Theory Quilting. With snowmen on one side and cardinals on the other, this Cotton Theory winter quilt is absolutely adorable! Create an 89" x 89" quilt or a 13" x 30" table runner. Both feature three-dimensional Cotton Theory seams and are completely reversible. The 28-page booklet includes step-by-step instructions. Cotton Theory Quilting 2 by Betty Cotton is book two in the Cotton Theory Series. Turn traditional quilt blocks into beautiful, reversible Cotton Theory quilts. This 168-page book provides step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Create stunning, one-of-a-kind treasures that combine traditional blocks, machine quilting, and even embroidery. The possibilities are endless. The book "Imagination" is packed with 12 projects, small to large, that will spur your imagination and allow your creativity to flow. "Imagination" is filled with projects done in a variety of fabric lines and color ways to help you visualize that old adage that "color makes the quilt". It's on your store shelves now. Baby Love includes sixteen adorable patterns for your special little one. The projects included in this book range from simple baby gear to beautiful quilts. Nothing is more special that a handmade gift. Make something special for your baby today! In The Beginning Dancin’ Teapots Quilt by Virginia Anderson. This adorable quilt showcases the tea pots in a whimsical design measuring 69" x 80.5". This is a foundation pieced quilt. Sugar Sack Quilts by Glenna Hailey. This new book takes a look at many of the wonderful feed sack designs produced between the 1930's and 1960's. Included are twelve fun projects that are great for using vintage or reproduction fabrics. Anyone who likes feed sacks will like this book! Super Simple Quilts 2 with Alex Anderson and Liz Aneloski: 9 NEW Pieced Projects from Strips, Squares and Rectangles. 3 easy designs, 3 sizes (wall hanging, twin, or queen), 3 vibrant color schemes, 3 quick ways to secure the quilt layers together, and 3 simple binding and finishing techniques--what could be simpler? In Cathedral Window Quilts, internationally-renowned quilt designer Lynne Edwards returns to this beautiful patchwork technique by popular demand. Lynne’s uniquely creative and accessible approach brings Cathedral Window quilting up to date, capturing quilters’ imaginations and inspiring them to learn and enjoy this technique and its variations. Ooh. Just what every woman wants... more bags! Cute little purses, handy pouches, elegant evening bags, chic totes, and much much more! With the help of favorite author M'Liss Rae Hawley, crafters everywhere will be carrying on in style, with ten fat-quarter-friendly bags for every occasion. Start with a basic shape, and then personalize it with unique handles and embellishments using ideas from the big 101-bag gallery. 101 Fabulous Fat-Quarter Bags with M’Liss Rae Hawley. Big One-Star Quilts by Magic: Diamond-Free® Stars from Squares & Rectangles, 14 Stars in 4 Sizes, 28 Quilting Designs, 4 Projects by Nancy Johnson-Srebro.
Patterns… Over And Under by Pieces From My Heart. A simple Rail Fence block and a pre-cut Jelly Roll™ make this quilt a snap to make. Fabric used is Red Bird in the Bowers by Moda Fabric. Finished size: 72" X 80". Tag Along Tote by Atkinson Designs. Tuck your cell phone or iPod in the pocket, add a dash of cash, and away you go. Three fat quarters.7" x 8" x 2". The Emmeline Apron is the one you’ve been waiting for – modern, stylish, and fun to sew. You’ll never want to take it off! Best of all, Emmeline is completely reversible, so it’s like two aprons in one. It can be tied in front or back. Make it for yourself, your mother, your grandmother, and your friends. It’s guaranteed to add some spunk to your culinary adventure. Feelin’ Hot Hot Pink – A modified stack and slash forms the background of this quick and striking quilt. Machine appliquéd flowers and a fun border design make this an eye-popping design perfect for a baby quilt or wall hanging. Includes star appliqué motif for a more boyish look, and directions and fabric requirements for twin size as well. All Season Round Log Cabin Wreath by Lynn Schiefelbein. This original quilt includes my trademark "Full Size Layout Sheet" which insures success - even for a beginning quilter. The finished quilt measures 28 1/2" square. Made with only 4 blocks, this pattern has easy to follow directions. Be careful, making this quilt is like eating potato chips. You can't make just one. This is a great quilt to use the unique seasonal fabrics that are available. The Lazy Daze Quilt is designed with snuggling in mind! A nap size quilt is necessary for those luxurious moments when we get lost in a good book or catch a mid-day snooze. This simple-to-sew quilt will stitch up very quickly. The perfect accessory to any room in your home! Prairie Grove Peddler has come out with a pattern – Rustling Leaves - that includes instructions for a 40” x 56” appliqué & a 35” x 49” rag quilt. The appliqué pattern is autumn leaves. Pine Berry Patch has two new patterns called Radiant Star Tree Skirt and Star Of Bethlehem Tree Skirt. The Radiant Star Tree Skirt will be the center of many holiday gatherings. Two different blocks combine to form the star surrounded by poinsettias. The Star of Bethlehem Tree Skirt can be made into a charming table cloth or topper with minor cutting changes included in the pattern. The rotary cutting technique simplifies the construction of this project. Fabrics… We just got some Portobello Market companion fabrics including… woven, 108” wide quilt backings, and Bella Solids. The quilt backings feel so soft and luxurious and come in those wonderful garnets, Windsor, chocolate and moss colors. RJR has come out with a sensational harvest of fruit and vegetable fabrics in Farmer’s Market. If you still make the “Jar” quilts, these fabrics will be perfect for you! Here is a list of the ones we have… chilies, yellow bell peppers, green bell peppers, garlic, cucumber slices, peas in pods, chestnuts, summer squash, parsley, apples, blackberries, red raspberries, blueberries, white currants, peaches, plums, pears and oranges. We also have a wonderful selection of RJR’s new Sports Novelty fabrics. These are perfect for a project for the sport nut in your life! Deb Strain and Moda create the perfect Bistro atmosphere with these eclectic fabrics. Deb anchors the group with her conversational centerpieces: signs, a border stripe, and the varietals with coffee pots and cups. The juices really get flowing with the coordinates...swirling Klimt steam, multi dots, Gaudi mosaics, and more. London Cats by Benartex. The cats have grown tired of Paris and moved to London. They are living it up there: eating, shopping, drinking tea and reading, riding on double decker buses, and maybe even going to see the queen! There are some amazing deep colors and beautiful pastels in this charming collection. If you're a cat lover (and maybe even if you're not) you know you got to have this one. Our in-store special for November is 10% off all Batik fabrics. Our Special for December is 10% off all denim and dress fabrics. January Special is 10% off Christmas Fabrics plus 10% off Charm Packs, Jelly Rolls and Layer Cakes. Our Winter Sale is January 30 & 31 – 20% off everything storewide except quilts and wall hangings. The winner of our basket of the month drawing is …Kathy Ulery of Howard, Ohio. Congratulations! Our basket for November will be a Christmas basket, so when you stop in make sure you enter to try and win!! Shop hop was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the Shop Hop this year. Next years Shop Hop will be November 4-7, 2009. This is a great time to get your family, quilt group and friends together and come out for the weekend and stock up on fabrics and participate in all the goodies and grab bags each shop has to offer!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family & loved ones. Happy Sewing – Love, Katie & the girls |
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