October 2012

By Carolyn Friedlander, another paper pieced wonder! I am making a sample in the latest Kona Cotton colors from Robert Kaufman! It is amazingly easy!

From V and Co. a very cool bag with a pleated front...can't wait to try it!

Also by V and Co., a "wonky star" quilt, "Hopscotch"...love this technique! We will be getting her latest line of fabric shown above shortly!

New from one of our favorite designers is "Simple Stitches" A great beginner quilt in several sizes.

Also from Sweet Jane...

Another easy project.

From Indygo Junction...

"Bay Blanket"...a great table collection.

For our Kaffe Fassett Stripe lovers we have this pattern by Jean Wells!

"Tango Stripe" We have over 16 varieties of Kaffe's woven stripes in stock, plus we still are making kits for "Stripe It Rich" the quilt we designed for Quilt Sampler Magazine's Fall Winter issue. Yes we still are selling those kits!

From Zen Chic another modern quilt pattern!

Brigitte Heitland's "Stony Snippets" We will be carrying her latest line of fabric as well in the popular pre-cuts from Moda!

Another new Zen Chic pattern...

We carry a selection of "leather" handles for this "Take Me Home" bag.

"Ritzy Bitsy Babies" a very sweet baby quilt.

Designed by Kimberly Jolly for "it's sew emma". Love the soft grays with the pinks or blues.

New Books...

Make 200 pieced blocks in all sizes from jelly rolls and precut shapes.

The latest from Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts. "Skip The Borders" Our sentiment exactly...borders can look old fashioned sometimes.

A wonderful new fat quarter book...

From "it's sew emma". We love these quilts, so fresh! And who doesn't love fat quarters for collecting favorite fabrics? We have the latest ruler from "Creative Grids" called...

Cut your fat quarters quickly ! Into these subcuts...

The most popular cut sizes. No muss no fuss!

Non slip, 6" x 22" $25.95 Call to order.

Dress your favorite little girl and her 18" Dolly in matching outfits!

By Joan Hinds, "All Dolled Up".

And back in stock ...

Make an interactive quilt for your own sweet young lady.

And speaking of the young lady in your life...she can learn to quilt with you!

Great projects that will appeal to the pre teen or teenage set.

For the new Mom or Mom-To-Be, a book full of wonderful projects... "Ready Set Go" Baby neccessities to sew.

And for smaller projects, the book "My Runners".

Lot's of Holiday ideas!

New fabric from Robert Kaufman, "Fusions Ombre Stripes"....the whole collection!

Gorgeous rainbow hues! We have all the ombre solids to match these amazing stripes. I am making a sample quilt to showcase these lovely fabrics.

Also from Robert Kaufman..."Boy Toys"

Race Cars and Airplanes, Oh My!

Love the hot greens and blues with the cool grays!

And cameras too...

See a tote bag in your future?

Dr Seuss has arrived at the Waterhwheel House... we have the kits only...

This is a panel twin size quilt. Call to order. We have only 3 left.

More strip rolls from Kaffe Fassett...

Spots, Roman Glass and Paperweight 2 1/2" strips.

The most fun is opening and unrolling these gems!

Here are some finished quilts using the Kaffe pre cuts.

For this one I used a Kaffe 6" Design Roll in "Primary"

Just half square triangles set on point.

This sample uses a Kaffe jelly roll in the "Leafy" colorway. The pattern is free and downloadable. It's called "California Roll" We have copies at the shop.

Used a lime green "Dimples" for the accent strips and binding.

Another sample with new fabric "Plush Pup" from Michael Miller. This is the popular "Perfect Ten" pattern from Swirly Girls.

We have kits available for this lap size quilt.

Another view. Love the crayon colors, dots, spots and chevron stripes! This fabric line comes in a pink, girly colorway as well. Kits are available!

This is the "4 Hour Table Runner" Pattern by Virginia Robertson. I use Nel Whatmore's latest line from Free Spirit called "Katherine's Wheel"

This is a long runner, 57" long.

Photo does not do the fabric justice here!

Gotta share a customer project here... She is using a Kim McLean Applique pattern using all Kaffe Fassett fabrics. This gal does only needle turn applique! Wow!

And here is a close up...

Our minds are boggled! What a talent. This is just the central medallion for a larger quilt.

Truddi Greene brought in this flannel baby quilt using our new "Bella" flannels..these look so great together...

Lovin' the lions..."Roar"

Jess Vandenburgh from "Sew Many Creations" taught her "Trendsetter Tote" class here on Friday. The ladies all finished their bags. Here you can see a peak of the linings. This bag has a zipper closure and inner zipper pocket...but if you know Jess, she makes zippers a breeze!

Here is the sample she made for us...

Feather Fabric from Philip Jacobs in the taupe colorway.

Another view...

Straps and lining are Aboriginal Dots in silver. Love! Jess will be teaching this class again on Friday, November 30th. Call the shop to register! Jess will be teaching two more classes in November, The Diva Wallet and the Pleated or Ruffled Clutch Bag. Check the website for class descriptions, dates and times.

Alas... our 2012 Block of The Month Mystery Quilt has come to an end. Here are the pics of the finished quilts. First is the "Annie's Farmstand" version with fabric from LakeHouse.

Much more vibrant in person.

The batik version...

Andrew will quilt your finished BOM top for $120 if you get it to him soon! That price is for the quilts as shown with no borders added. He is starting to back up and Christmas is coming. If you want your quilt done by the holidays hurry up and bring 'em in!

We are planning our new Block of The Month quilts now! Stay tuned for updates. Be assured it will have a very modern flavor. We may offer 3 different Block of the Month programs in 2013! Actually we have so many ideas it is hard to decide which to implement.

As Always,

Happy Sewing!

Shelley

Fun, huh?

Finished this sample of this fabric called "Little Monkey" Remember? The little monkey's that jumped on the bed? "One fell off and bumped his head...mama called the Doctor and the Doctor said..." That is the text print. I will be writting up this pattern ASAP!

Here is a detail

and another...

Also from Blend Fabrics is"Animal Parade"...Here is the finished quilt and the pattern is now available...

and here is a bit of the back...

Love the color combo of pink and chocolate with the lime green!

Faith sewed up this stunning runner using the pattern from Mountain Peak Creations called "Divided By Three"

She used "Scarlet" by Pam Mostek for "Clothworks" Kits are available. Call to order.

More Easy Peasy Runner Kits are available using fabric from Robert Kaufman.

Lovely Lemons

Apples and Cherries in blue and lime

More retro Apples and Cherries in lime and black

Beautiful blueberries!

See my last post..."September Snippets" to see more of our latest fabrics, books and patterns. There are you can see more ideas for the season.

October Classes!

Jess Vandenburgh will be teaching a new class on Friday, October 26. Called the "Trendsetter Tote" this bag is a classic! Spots are limited so call to register ASAP! 802-824-5700.

A very striking and functional bag.

We have a beginner class this month on Wednesday, October, 17th, "Easy Peasy" table runner. Learn the basics of making a quilt. You will learn how to measure and rotary cut your fabric, sew pieces together using a quarter inch seam, layer and quilt a small table runner. You can borrow one of our sewing machines and rent tools if you like to see if quilting is for you!

Here is a great Autumnal Runner! You can make this!

On Wednesday, October 10th, is the "Holiday Herringbone" table runner. This is an advanced beginner class. Get a jump on your holiday sewing projects with this fun versatile project.


Here is a Christmasy version.

Great Pattern that looks great in Batiks as well. We just so happen to have precut strips in several colorways from Island Batiks

On Wednesday, October 24th is Judith's Easy Tote Class. This is for confident beginners.


On Wednesday, October 24th is Judith's Easy Tote Class. This is for confident beginners.