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July 2012


July 22, 2012

Late July

Oh Boy! New stuff! First the fabric!


From Moda Fabrics, Jelly Rolls in "Bella Solids" We have Black, Snow, White, Warm and 30's Colors. We have a cool pattern for these strips called "Zig Zag".

This is a free pattern with the purchase of a Moda Jelly Roll!

Holiday Fabric is rolling in! This is a panel from Quilting Treasures. J Wecker Frisch has illustrated this retro treasure from the "Creepers Peepers" line. We have 2 coordinating "musical score" fabrics, black on cream and cream on black.

From Moda and Basic Grey, we have "Blitzen" very sophisticated! Love it!

Paisely and woodland creatures. Great colors!






























Also from Moda, Aneela Hoey's line..."Cherry Christmas" Look at those bitty birds!

Hanuka themed fabric in beautiful blues, silver and white. "Festival of Lights" from VIP fabrics.

A great panel from the "Joy" collection by Kate Spain for Moda makes this patchwork Christmas stocking. There are wonderful images to applique on this project included on the panel.

I have gone a little pattern crazy lately! After seeing all the new designers from Spring Quilt Market I could not wait to get these patterns in the shop...

Gypsy Sling by Amy Butler! This is her new "Cameo" fabric line from "Free Spirit" fabrics. We cant' wait to make this bag with the new fabrics!

Many new patterns from "Empty Bobbin Sewing Studio"


























Shea Henderson has come out with some very exciting designs!

This is an Angela Walter's design for "Empty Bobbin"

More from "Empty Bobbin"! These graphic geometric patterns use solid fabrics! Our selection of Kona Solids is growing. We will have the newest colors in stock shortly.

Letters and words are really hot now! This is a great pillow! Dont' feel like making a whole quilt, make a pillow!






















Jocelyn Ueng designs for "it's sew emma" patterns. Check out the brites on white!

This pattern is designed by Kimberly Jolly! More pillows too!

And from "Cluck Cluck Sew" we snagged a couple of good modern inspirations!

"Pow Wow"

These patterns show off your favorite fabrics in a modern style! Allison R. Harris is so talented!
























This pattern from "hemma design" just floored me! Notice the handles of these baskets are embroidery hoops! Clever!

And from "Zen Chic"...

"Zen Silver" and "Jelly Belly"!

Brigitte Heitland is the master mind behind "Zen Chic" this is called "White Labrynth"

And here is "London Tube"...

Brights on Kona Coal! This is fusible applique!

Don't be afraid of circles! "Swirly Girls" latest pattern "Ring Toss" uses a special "Creative Grids Ruler to make this quilt a snap! Come in for a demo!


























We also have the fabric from "Michael Miller" shown on the pattern cover.

This is a great "Kindle or IPad" cover...easy to make. Note the David Butler Fabric from his latest line, "Parson Gray" we have it!

This is a very simple paper pieced design, using Kaffe Fassett Collective fabrics. Love the change of value in the colors! I am so glad that our new patterns show off the modern fabrics we carry here at the shop!

This is my next quilt! "Sessoms" by Carolyn Friedlander

Books, Books, Books....three new ones!

Emily Herrick and John Q. Adams collaboration on this book is so welcomed! Again here is "Parson Gray" fabric on the cover. Inside you will find "hip" guy quilts, Yay!

And from Terry Atkinson of "Yellow Brick Road" fame is a new book.


























These are simple quilts to make and beautiful to look at. Atkinson Designs are just terrific! And perfect for those tweens, teens and young adults in your life.

Anka's Treasures has put together 10 quilt patterns for babies and kids. Heather Mulder Petersen is another favorite designer. These quilts can be personalized with whole names or initials. Very trendy!

Now for some finished quilts...

I am currently writing a pattern for this quilt! I have used "Penelope" by Holly Holderman for Lakehouse Fabrics. I call this quilt "Teacup Crazy"

A detail.



























I did straight line quilting...crosshatch style. Kits are available!

Customer quilts are so fun... Here is "Jan's Quilt". She took a modern quilting workshop here at the shop and just a few blocks turned into a fabulous quilt!

Andrew did the quilting...love it!

The quilting lines are random, like the "sticks" and they cross! Cool! Looks like "pick up stix".

Wow! Another customer quilt using our Ombre rainbow fabric for the background! Fun!

And for a quilter's challenge "What is your favorite song" She whipped up this creative entry...

























Her favorite song? "Lollypop Lollypop" ofcourse!

Kim E. pieced this wonderful quilt!

And Andrew quilted...

Boy he is good! He makes his own long arm quilting tools too!

Our Block of the Month Club is rockin' along. Bet you would like to see the blocks so far...

We are on Block #9. This is the "Annie's Farmstand" version. This is Lakehouse fabric.

Here is the Batik version...





















We have over 90 participants from all over the country and the UK! If you missed out on this years 2012 BOM, stay tuned for our next one starting in January 2013! A little bird told me that Shelley was designing a new Wool applique block of the month starting sooner!

More later!

Happy Sewing!

Shelley
















July 08, 2012

By Jove! It's July!


Let's start with some finished quilts!

I love the "Cloisonne" print by Kaffe Fassett, especially in the Peachy colorway. I used this for the back of this quilt as well as for inspiration when choosing other prints.

The pattern is just a nine patch and alternating square, on point.

A closer look.

Andrew's quilting.

Next up...





















This is a "Sweet Jane" pattern called Sassy Frass. I used Kona Cotton in "Stone" for the background. The focus fabric is by Alexander Henry called "Little Farm" in the "Monkey Business" line.

I used the farm print for the back and binding.

This was so fun to make! Andrew quilted "furrows" like a plowed field, clever!

Our latest "Easy Peasy" table runner uses again, Cloissonne in Peach, yum!



















Another runner...Judith is famous for her "Easy Striped Table Runners" designed by Karen Montgomery for The Quilt Company. This is one of our Robert Kaufman fruity prints, Apples.

New Fabric just in...

Holly Holderman's latest in the "Penelope" series. We have the panel and lots of coordinates.

"Loverly"

Such pretty florals. What shall we make?

Martha Negley is so talented! We adore her lucious florals. Here are the latest...





















more pics...

sorry for the wavy look...camera issues!

Plum colorway.

Newest Patterns

Back in stock! Yay! We have extra hardware for both large and small dogs and kitties.





















For those 18" dolls, this pattern is so easy and has several variations.

We are proud to carry this pattern by a local Vermont designer, Laura Bittel...more patterns, please! Laura will be teaching her special applique method in September, so stay tuned!

A few new bag patterns that use zippers...don't be afraid, you can do it. We have the colorful zippers to accent any bag.

This one is super roomy!

Back in stock...Lily's Easy Dress!





























The latest edition, 2012-2014. Find quilt shops wherever you go!

July is Gracie's Birthday!

This is a big month for Gracie...She is 7 years old. Look at this puppy face! In honor of Grace's Birthday, we are having a fat quarter bundle sale. 15% off any fat quarter bundle in the shop! Gracie is our bundle of joy!
4th Annual Quilter's Challenge Update...

We now have 30 quilters in our 4th Annual Quilter's Challenge, "Cut The sCRAPs" Usually, some folks back out of the challenge before the deadline, hmmm, I wonder if we can keep our numbers up this year? We will be judging the entries at our Challenge Party which is scheduled for Saturday, November 17th at the Town Hall in Londonderry! First prize is a $100 gift certificate to the shop, second prize is a $75 certificate and third prize a $50 gift certificate! It is not too late to participate, just stop in or I can email you the challenge rules. Speaking of parties...























I know, but I just can't stop displaying this image! When the magazine comes out in September we will have a special "Magazine Signing" event. Our quilt will be on display and kits will be available. Hope you will stop by to say hello and pick up a copy or 2 of the magazine!

We have a full line up of classes for July and August. Check the website for details.

Sign up for our "Fabulous Flowers" class on Friday, August 3rd. This is a no sew class! Or how about the "Diva Wallet" class on Sunday, July 29th or Saturday, August 18th. In just a few hours you will have a beautiful wallet to take home!

These are both Jessica Vandenburgh classes! They are filling fast, so call to sign up! 802-824-5700

Have you seen our new "Flannel" room? We have the brightest flannel around! Remember, we carry the largest selection of Kaffe Fassett and other contemporary fabrics, including Kona solids and Andover Dimples, modern quilting books and patterns. We support the Modern Quilt Movement! If you are looking for a new direction in sewing and quilting, you will find it here at the Waterwheel House Quilt Shop.























Last but not least...Andrew did a great job painting 2 quilt blocks for the side of our barn and our shop. Take a look...


This is a 4x4 foot block painted on plywood.

So if you are driving down route 100 between Londonderry and Weston, look for the quilt blocks!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!

See you soon!

Shelley

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