Latest quilts and projects

Here's a new little quilt from our Anniversary pattern Criss-Cross pathways - this version we used a few less fabrics and limited the colors to a subdued gray and blue combination - the inspiration came from this larger quilt pictured below that features a great stripe border from the Settlement collection of fabrics Jeanne Horton for Windham fabrics.  Again, we mixed up some blues and grays and added a touch of charcoal for emphasis.  The pattern is fat quarter friendly and you can go as scrappy as you like - so this would be a good one to use up some leftover reproduction fabrics and mix and match as you choose.  The pattern, New Market is from Red Crinoline quilts.

Criss-Cross Blues

New Market 

We've been busy preparing for fall...you know that means lots of fun and festive Halloween preparations but in addition to costumes and chocolate - we've gotten a couple of bags made lately - they are both from Noodlehead patterns - and I am really pleased with the construction methods and details she covers in the patterns.  There are some other really great projects in the new book - Handmade Style besides bags so stop by and check 'em out!  These bags have left for good homes but I think I've got ideas for a few more favorite fabric combinations.....   

241 Tote Noodlehead

Caravan Tote pattern 

Hope you're enjoying fall weather and savoring some stitching time!

Fabric and Strips and Strings!

We went all in with this latest collection of Lotta Jansdotter, it is called "Lucky" and perhaps the name is what convinced me we needed it all.  The colors are so much fun and the scale of those large random dots is perfect!  What kind of fun can happen with these prints do you think?  

And since we think clean and crisp colors are good - you can't go wrong with an aqua and peachy pink combination - of course a touch of chartreuse hits the spot.  Color combinations that are sure to spark any project you  have in the works - and the scraps will be sooo great for a bunch of future string quilts?!

For You from Zen Chic for Moda

As you know - it's always good to be ahead of the curve, and we love it when we recognize a good thing when we see it!  Remember the trunk show we had at the shop in July?   We featured several quilts from Sewn into the Fabric, created by Rana Heredia.  And, whoo-hooo, a big shout out to Rana since her quilt "Stag Nation" is going to be on the cover of the second issue of Quiltmania's latest publication Quilting Moderne (that's with a french accent!).  How cool is that?  We still have a few copies of her book Simply Strings in stock, and the pattern...AND, we have the strips and strings class series coming up with Leslie.  We can't promise you'll use up all your scraps, but you just might make a dent.  The first class is this coming Friday - so check our website for more details.  

Stag Nation by Rana Heredia

Stash Rolls Out and New Fabric In!

Yep...back to school and all that comes with that time of year, including more sewing time perhaps with rainy days in our future we hope!  The latest issue of Quilt Sampler is here - a great way to plan a road trip or find a new destination for sure.  We are wrapping up the last couple of days of the RowXRow event, and are waiting to hear what theme is planned for next year.

We are getting the sewing season off to a great start with a 2nd release of the 1800's Stash rolls - our initial release of these was pretty popular and it seems like a good time to clean house again.  These are available til they're gone and we've made a few with some brighter colors (chrome yellow, poison green, cheddar...etc.) as well as several in more traditional reproduction colors.  We have them on the website for those of you who can't stop by the store and make a personal selection.  If you want to order online, and are partial to a particular color or flavor leave us a comment on your order and we'll do our best to meet your request.

These 1800's Stash rolls are the last of some favorite bolts of fabric and are the perfect way to build a scrappy project and enhance your stash!  Six inch wide strips of twelve different fabrics...yep that's 2 yards of fun and perfect for those of you who like to shop ahead to make sure your Christmas stocking is full!

And while we've been digging through our scraps, we've been adding to our shelves - there is is new division of P and B Textiles called Washington Street Studio and their first collections look great on the shelf!  These two collections offer a nice variety of print, including some lovely ugly stripes and great geometric prints - great tones of red, brown, pink and harvest gold.  Perfect for an autumn quilt!

Flying Geese

Friendship Ring

And of course, we just received a dozen new bolts of batiks and a few odds n' ends that could be just the addition your project needs!  A few precuts are available to go with some of these and there are certainly some great motifs that would make fabulous aprons and table runners or perhaps a new tote bag or camera bag (reel time?)!  could be good for all kinds of sewing projects.

Tiki Tok

Reel Time

Sturbridge 

And with the sewing season upon us, starting this coming Sunday, September 13th we'll be open from noon - 4pm so you can stop by any day of the week!

Happy Stitching!

Back to School?

We have a few classes on the calendar and will be adding a few more as the fall sewing season gets underway.   Check our website for full details on the strips and strings class series.  Here is the scoop on the tuffet class - these have been around for several years now, but you may not have had the opportunity to make it happen so here is the chance!  

Tuffet Class with Krista Moser

Friday November 6th 10:00am - 4:00pm

OR

Saturday December 5th 10:00 am - 4:00pm

$45.00

Create a one-of-a-kind tuffet for your home or as a gift for someone special!  A great addition to a sewing room or dorm room...The tuffet measures 18 inches around, with your choice of leg styles and height. Kits for the tuffet base and foam are available for pre-order if desired ($40.00).   Finishing touches will need to be completed at home after class to allow for drying time, etc.  Full instruction will be provided.  

Tuffet ideas!

The latest fabrics have been a bit of a mix for us, some bright jewel tones - the Morris Jewels are a bit bright to mix in with our existing William Morris fabrics, so they are holding their own but sure look fabulous mixed with the new Stellar solids collection.    

Sophia from the Henley Studio for Makower - would make a great quilt or a fun patchwork dress, this is got the latest grey and butterscotch mixed in with aqua and pink so you can't go wrong on colors for this one.

Hope the power is on and you are ready for sewing time!