Anita's Christmas Quilt
Crimson & Clover, Buffalo Bill and Marie Webster
Sunday, 12 July 2009 16:28 | Author: Administrator |
 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. A Perfect Garden
Wednesday, 17 June 2009 15:03 |
A Perfect Garden - This 10 month Block of the Month was designed by Terry Thompson and inspired by 19th century applique quilts. It measures 90" by 90". Months 1-9 you will receive the fabric for one block. Month 10 you will receive the fabric for the sashing and borders..all for only 18.95 per month beginning in August. The book, The People of the Plains, is required and extra. You may choose the background we have used (see the finished blocks on our website) or a solid cream background. Please let us know when ordering which background you would prefer. For more information, please click here.
Hampton, Regency III and sale on Vicksburg
Wednesday, 17 June 2009 14:51 |
Hampton by Andover - This line was designed by Jo Morton and Kathy Hall in conjunction with the International Quilt Study Center. If you haven't seen the site, it's definitely worth a few minutes of your time. You can see the entire line of Hampton fabrics here.
Regency III by Judie Rothermel for Marcus Bros. - The Regency III line is just full of gorgeous patterns and beautiful colors. You're sure to find something to become your new favorite. Judie Rothermel reproduced these fabrics from the collection of the New England Quilt Museum. You can see the entire line here.
Also, the entire line of Vicksburg is on sale at 50% off! Now is the perfect time to stock up on some great fabrics to use as backings for your quilts. Kelmscott by William Morris
Saturday, 06 June 2009 12:12 |
Kelmscott by William Morris - This 12 month BOM begins in August, 2009. It comes from the book William Morris in Applique. Here are some of the finished blocks. Click here for details.       |
