Tuesday, February 17, 2009

I Saw It In ...

Fons & Porter Love of Quilting
March/April 2009


pages 14-18

Features fabric from the Brown Bear, Brown Bear collection by Eric Carle for Andover.

Fabric available at TQS:
Brown Bear, Brown Bear



McCalls Quilting - April 2009

Features fabric from the Califon collection by Mark Lipinski for Northcott.

Finished Bag Size: 18"w x 13-1/2"h x 9"d

Fabric available at TQS: Califon
Charm Pack also available.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

SWEET BOX - Sweet Treat Tote


Introducing
"Sweet Box"
from the
Moda Bake Shop

These wonderful new delicacies contain two
10-strip rolls. Strips are 1-1/2" x 44".

Prints are from:
Aviary by 3 Sisters
Spring Magic by April Cornell

Each box also includes a
FREE PROJECT SHEET
to make the Sweet Treat Tote (shown).
Two totes can be made using the strips in the box.

AVIARY PRECUTS

Aviary is inspired by vintage prints and field study engravings from a time when the world outside was shared through drawings rather than photographs. Full of detail and texture in a supple palette of pinks, greens, aquas and cream, this refreshing collection is elegant and sophisticated. Classic florals and masterfully crafted paislies make this a collection that exemplifies beauty by anyone's terms.

We have just received a limited quantity of early precuts for this stunning collection. No worries though, more are on their way! Yardage will be arriving in March.








How can you resist these new Turnover Goodies? Fig Tree's new Pastry Shoppe booklet contains 6 simple new patterns all using the new MODA Turnover precuts made from our newest fabric collection Patisserie. As an extra bonus, the same patterns are also shown on the back cover of the book made in the new 3 Sisters collection, Aviary, now there's a sweet deal for you! Patterns include quilts made with both 1 and 2 turnover packages and you can choose from several fun designs made especially to utilize those fun new treats from the folks at MODA. If you haven't developed a sweet tooth yet for these great fabric packages, you certainly will after you get your hands on these. And if Turnovers are just not your thing, you can of course cut your own triangles and make all the same treats. Pattern instructions are included for both Turnovers and cutting your own pieces.

To see a sampling of these gorgeous quilts made up in the Aviary collection, visit Fig Tree's Blog.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

AUTUMN HOUSE BLOCK-OF-THE-MONTH


Autumn, sweet autumn!

Who doesn't love everything about this beautiful time of the year. The colors, the smells, a fresh rain, a little breeze, all warm and snuggly by the fireplace..... Ahh, I can't wait!

This ten month block-of-the-month is one you'll enjoy every year. Salt box houses, pumpkins, crows, and birdhouses, are featured in this whimsical quilt designed by Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs.

Come home to our "Autumn House."

Each month you will receive the pattern and fabric to complete one square. Pattern includes a full-color representation of the block as well as templates and general instructions. All blocks are made using applique and some traditional piecing. Month 10 will include the fabric for borders and binding and directions for final assembly. We will be using most of the fabrics in the original quilt. If necessary, substitutions will be as close to the original as possible. Finished quilt size is 49" x 57".

EMBELLISHMENT KIT BONUS:
Teeny Weeny Buttons and DMC Embroidery Floss is included in the program.

Program Dates: April to January 2010 (will ship the 5th of each month)

Monthly Cost (beginning in April): $19.95/month (non-cancelable)

Shipping costs ...
US: $5.75 / month
Canada & Mexico: $10.75 / month
All Other International: $12.75 / month
***International customers: if you would like for us to ship bi-monthly
beginning in May please indicate this on your reservation.

Membership & Monthly Program Fees are non-cancelable and non-refundable.

RESERVATION/MEMBERSHIP FEE IS $9.49.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

GLORY!

People may disagree on some issues but we are all united by our love for this country. Glory!, by Kathy Schmidtz for Moda, is meant to inspire the same kind of feeling that one gets when reciting the pledge of allegiance or hearing the Star Spangled Banner. This collection of timeless prints are rooted in traditional Americana elegance and encourages us to live free and dream big!

Available at The Quilt Shoppe:
Fat Quarter Bundle
Charm Pack
Jelly Roll
Layer Cake
Yardage




We visited Kathy's Blog, and she has a wonderful quilt project posted. Her mother helped her design the quilt shown below. The pattern is a freebie and can be yours by emailing Kathy at kschmitz785@comcast.net.

KASHMIR IV

Kashmir IV by Sentimental Studios for Moda. The fourth installment on the Kashmir legacy shows us a softer more subtle collection of paisleys. The palette is romantic in lilac, mint, aqua and pink, both sweet and refreshing. Even though the colors have changed, the eye catching detail and intricate line work have remained.

Cherry Blossom


Cherry Blossom was inspired by Chris Chun's last trip to Japan. Chris describes this new collection: "It is so beautiful there, especially in Kyoto where there are lots of temples and shrines. It is so peaceful and serene; walking around the temples with the lush, perfectly manicured gardens, hearing the birds sing and running waters. I have tried to capture this fleeting moment of contentment and harmony in this range."

A FREE PATTERN for the quilt shown below is available from Clothworks.