We have free patterns for download..... Click on the free pattern link on the right side of the newsletter or from the home page of the website and we have lots of free patterns for inspiration that you can download as a PDF file. These patterns in many cases are designed to go with a fabric collection we have in the shop, but I promise the quilt police will NOT come by your studio if you use them with your stash instead! Check out newest free patterns from Tula Pink. 
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Our newest kit is an English Paper Pieced Hex on the Beach Kit from Tula Pink. Kit includes the fabric hexagons (they have all been die cut for you) and the hexagon papers necessary to complete the quilt. Come in the shop and take a look at the one we are working on behind the counter for a future donation quilt....if you want to sit down and add a few hexagons we will even throw in a cup of tea and a trip to the cookie jar.
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ON SALE:
Kit for September Light Quilt from fabrics by Lida Enche for In the Beginning Fabrics. I love this beautiful quilt ("85" x "100") but we have a few kits left that have been here too long!
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are available as an online purchase and can be used online or in the shop for any product or for classes.
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 For those who don't know, I confess, I am a book geek. I have a huge quilting library and usually have several books on loan at any given point in time. I write down who I loan them to on a piece of paper and promptly lose the paper. This is all complicated by the fact that my library is split between home and the shop and I can never remember which book is where. I was thrilled to find the little iphone book app (see article for details) that allows me to store the info on my phone so I always have it handy. I am sure the cataloging process will go slowly as I browse through some of the books that I haven't opened in a while.....I am already thinking about those Baltimore Album books and what about those old Kumiko Sudo titles....
By the way, if you live in our neighborhood, be sure to take a look at the class schedule - we have scheduled second sessions for a couple of classes that filled the first time around and are continuing to add to the March and April schedules.
We have an abundance of new fabrics in the shop and online - and the sale bins in both places are full. Take a look!
piecefully
Kris
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We are going to need another pair of hands!
We have an opening for someone who is interested in working in our nationally recognized quilt shop alongside some wonderful folks (if I do say so myself) It would be really wonderful to find a person who has good computer skills and quilting and needle work expertise, however, the most important qualification for the job is a dedication to customer service and an interest in working with people with a passion for needle and fabric.
Attitude comes first.
This will be a part-time position - for more information you can email Kris or call the shop - I am usually there Wednesdays through Sundays.
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I am on a little Dresden plate binge at the moment - or perhaps little is not quite the right word since the center of my current project is a 32" plate.
Did you know that a Dresden plate quilt is the oldest surviving medallion American made pieced medallion pieced quilt? And while this block was certainly popular in the 1920's and 1930's there are many similar block patterns throughout history. And look at the many variations from the current wave of popularity - lots of inspiration online including a lovely set of pinterest images as well as a group of quilts at flicker. If you are teetering on the edge and about to fall into a Dresden plate quilt of your own...here are some great resources for you.
Here is an excellent tutorial with Elizabeth Hartman onthe SewMamaSew blog as well as a tutorial for a terrific strip pieced staggered Dresdan block. And here is a quick demo for the Trace and Create template I used to create the center medallion for the project I am working on.
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And...the folks at the Quiltspiration blog have gathered together a bundle of links to free Dresden Plate Quilt patterns
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Book Cataloging App
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iBookshelf by Josh Pressnell
iBookshelf is designed to help you keep track of your books, paper and digital......you can have a separate catagory for your quilting books - and even keep track of who you loaned them to. Type in the ISBN number and a connection to the internet fills in the rest of the data for you.
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 These are only on sale in our online shop - but don't forget you can order online and pick up your order at the shop to save the shipping costs - just choose "FREE SHIPPING" as your shipping option when you check out.
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 Click on the "What's New" button to to view all of the newest items
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Riley Blake Chevrons
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Forest Wonder
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Morris Apprentice
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Saltwater
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Quilt Block ala Modern Workshop
Instructors
: Cindy Jandt & Rhonda Quayle
Workshop is the first Saturday of each month...join anytime, come when you can!
Play with fabric, color and design with Cindy and Rhonda as they make two blocks each month from the "Modern Blocks" book compiled by Suzanne Woods. This class is applicable for all levels - beginning to advanced ....more
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 Advanced Quilt Sampler Class
Instructor: Celeste Alexander
Begins Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 8 sessions
Celeste Alexander has created an advanced sampler class that is designed to teach a variety of additional techniques. Whether you are a fairly new quilter, or a more experienced quilter that would like to improve your skills, this class is perfect for you. Quilt top can be completed with a variety of hand and machine techniques, or can be completed entirely by machine.
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 French Fold Bias Binding
Instructor: Celeste Alexander
Sunday, January 27, 1:30 am to 3 pm
Want to learn how to bind your quilt or improve your binding technique?
Here it is - learn the basics of beautiful, flat, simple French Fold Binding. No need for practice pieces or lengthy explanations.
Bring a quilt....bring binding.....sew in class....leave with beautifully bound quilt! more....
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 McTavishing Free Motion Quilting
Instructor: Peggy St. George
Saturday, January 26, 10:30-3 THIS SESSION IS FULL
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Saturday, February 23, 10:30 - 3
Learn the art of McTavishing from Peggy St. George. She is certified by Karen McTavish to teach this style of machine quilting, and will show you how to create this beautiful quilting design. All styles of quilts can benefit from this technique, from applique and wholecloth quilts, to pieced and art quilts. Spend just a few hours in class and you will be well on your way to adding this technique to your machine quilting repertoire. more...
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 Cotton Theory Button Back Runner
Instructor: Maureen Harrah
Sunday February 10, 11 am to 4 pm
Learn the art of McTavishing from Peggy St. George. She is certified by Karen McTavish to teach this style of machine quilting, and will show you how to create this beautiful quilting design. All styles of quilts can benefit from this technique, from applique and wholecloth quilts, to pieced and art quilts. Spend just a few hours in class and you will be well on your way to adding this technique to your machine quilting repertoire. more...
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Kaleidoscopic Pinwheels
Instructor: Maggie Ball
February 13, 10:30 to 4:30
For those who enjoy instant gratification with an element of surprise, these pinwheels will delight, excite, and may become addictive. Inspired by Bethany Reynold's Magic Stack 'N Whack, I have devised a technique for making pinwheels that float on the background. With this simple and forgiving method, all the pinwheels have precise sharp points and ....more
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Beginning Needleturn Applique Class
Instructor: JoAnne Gordon
Sunday,February 17, 10 am to 3:30 pmJoin the class and learn the basics for needleturn applique. During the class students will learn how to make a quilter's knot, execute the needle-turn stitch and hide your threads.Students will practice appliqueing inside and outside points, sharp and gentler curves and reverse applique. ... more
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Instructor: Roxanne Carter
Class meets the third Saturday of each month 10 am to 4 pm.
Learn easy techniques that make piecing fast and fun and take advantage of Roxanne's extensive quilting expertise. Choose any project that you want to work on from her books or patterns or block of the monh or just bring in your own project ....more
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Kaleidoscope Puzzle Quilt Class
Instructor: Maggie Ball
Wednesday, February 27, 10:30 to 4:30
Learn Maggie's template-free method for cutting and piecing Kaleidoscope blocks. It is easy and fast and does not require triangular rulers. Cut enough kite and wedge shaped pieces from 10" squares to yield sixteen or more 8" blocks and play with the layout.
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Hawaiian Applique with Nancy Lee Chong
Instructor: Nancy Lee Chong
Friday, April 5, 2012, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Awesome in their symmetry and beauty, Hawaiian quilts are surprisingly easy to make. Nancy has been making Hawaiian quilts since 1978; she knows them intimately. In the one-day class, you will have hands-on experience with cutting out a Hawaiian block, basting, and needleturn appliqué. ...more
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More Classes
March & April Classes are now online as well as classes later in the year from nationally recognized teachers including Kim Diehl, Jan Krentz, and Yvonne Porcella.
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