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Newsletter July 13

Sunday, 12 July 2009 20:35 | Author: Administrator |

July 13, 2009

The heat has definitely arrived now that we're midway through July. We hit 104F (40C) here a couple of days ago, and we haven't even gotten to the hottest days of summer yet! Wherever you are, hopefully you're staying cool. We're beating the heat by finding some fun and beautiful new things for you to enjoy! We have three gorgeous new Block of the Month programs to show y0u, as well as three fantastic new fabric lines.

Block of the Month

Anita's Christmas Quilt - This quilt measures 69" by 89" and the program runs 9 months. We are going to offer it in red and green using Robyn Pandolph's new line Roses de Noel by RJR, and you can see some of the completed blocks on our site, to get an idea of how the finished quilt will look. Months 1-6 you will receive the pattern and fabric for one block each month. Month 7 you will receive the pattern and fabric for 3 angel blocks. Month 8 you will also receive the fabric for 3 angel blocks. Month 9 you will receive the sashing, border, and binding fabric. The button pack is free! This program begins in August. Click here to see how our blocks will look with the red and green fabric.

Bible Quilt - This great Block of the Month was designed by Jan Patek. The quilt measures 52" by 69". Months 1-10 you will receive the pattern and fabric for one block. Month 11 you will receive the pattern and fabric for two blocks. You may join at any time. Click here to see two of the blocks we've already completed.

Hop To It - Our version of this beautiful quilt by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts will use reproduction fabrics. See our website to see the fabrics we've chosen. This program runs 13 months. Months 1-12 you will receive the fabric for one block. Month 13 you will receive the sashing and borders. Each month (even Month 13) will cost $12.95 per month and begins in September. The book is required and sold separately. Click here to see some of the blocks we've finished using the reproduction fabrics.

New Fabric

Crimson & Clover - Jo Morton's latest line from Andover is perfect for all your 19th Century applique projects. She has included great Turkey Red and Poison Green fabrics as well as chrome yellow and chrome orange. The shirtings make a great background alternative. Click here to see all the fabrics in this line.

Buffalo Bill - Early 20th century humorist and newspaperman Bill Nye once wrote of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody: "[He] is encircling the earth with his Wild West show. Everywhere, the fever follows his performances. Wherever he goes, high-heeled boots, lariats, tarantula juice, and hair rise to a fictitious value. Boys leave the farm to follow the show away. Picnics lose their flavor and seem flat. Climbing a shag-bark tree to fasten a swing does not seem so daring a feat as it used to... You can discover more about Buffalo Bill at www.bbhc.org.

In collaboration with The Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody Wyoming, Windham brings to life designs inspired by artifacts from the life of this pioneering American icon, as well as authentic reproductions from the Cody archives. See all of this fantastic line by clicking here.

Marie Webster - Windham fabrics is proud to feature the Marie Webster Collection inspired by the elegance and simplicity of this pioneering quilt designer of the early 20th century.

Marie Webster was an influential quilt designer of the early 1900's and the first person to write a history of quilts. An astute businesswoman, Marie, took her original floral appliqué designs, and turned them into a thriving pattern company. Marie submitted quilts which caught the eye of Edward Bok, the Arts and Crafts editor of the Ladies Home Journal, and soon after in the January 1, 1911 issue the magazine featured four of her quilts. So it was the Ladies Home Journal that launched Marie's quilt patterns into the mainstream quilt world.

Her designs were often inspired by nature and reflected her belief that beauty should be combined with practicality. The pastel coloration and unique rendering of repeat motifs lend an inviting overall sense of unity to her quilts. Create your own masterpieces with this inspired collection of fabrics.

Sale Fabrics

The York County Museum line of US Civil War era reproduction fabrics is now on sale for $4.35 a yard. We've also placed the Civil War Dressing Gowns line by Marcus Brothers on sale at $4.30 a yard. This is a great time to add some beautiful fabrics to you stash.

Employee(s) of the Month

Peggy Hobbs is our math expert since her in other job she is a high school math teacher. We all say that we would have paid more attention in math class if we'd known how much math is required in quilting! Peggy is always there to answer any question. She is also great with colors and made the sample for Great Expectations.

Rose Beard's major responsibility is cutting Block of the Month Kits. When you receive your kit in the mail each month, Rose probably cut and packaged it. Right now, Rose is working on the sample for Cobblestone Lane.