July1, 2009

Happy 4th of July!!  Celebrate Summer!

Please be sure and scroll down the page to see all of the new Worn & Loved Quilts!

We have switched our gears to summer and Patriotic quilts.  Our "Soldiers Quilt" is a easy and great way to let your military hero rather friend or family know how much they are loved and appreciated.  It is a quick afternoon project, we used the new Marcus American Patriot fabrics and there are only three but it looks like alot that is because we have a wonderful cheater panel that represents all of our military army, navy, coast guard and air force, we  cut up this fabric into strips, next we added a good looking navy homespun stripe and then we bound it with the perfect little red print.  How easy, how special!  The quilt is 49" x 81" and our kit includes binding at $57.00 and includes our pattern insert. 

Everyone loves a  great little picnic quilt.   Selma chose to make this pattern up using various red and cream prints they reminded us of strawberries.  Thus the name "Strawberry Field" it just hit the floor this weekend and it is going to be gone in a flash.  This quilt is 52" x 60" and the kit includes binding and sells for $69.50.  Our pattern is included.   This photo was taken before we got a chance to bind and wash it but that does not seem to bother anyone.  I will get a better picture up next week.

 Remember I keep telling you about our Quilter's Carpet Bag well I have a picture so you can take a look.   The instructions will be ready next week as well as the kits.  I love the size because you can take it as an overnight bag it fits on your shoulder comfortably and for quilters going off to retreat it will hold all of your quilting needs, well not everything, the sewing machine might be pushing the envelope.  Trust me it is a sweet bag and a good thing and kitted for $39.95.

You might be excited to know we have the new Stacy Nash  book "From Hollyhock Hill" it is priced @ $20.00.  Here are a few of the projects you will find in the book. 

There are 2 other new primitive samplers for our primitive sampler people "Lizzy Dunn" @ $12.00 and "Zilpha C. Moss @ $16.00.   Lizzy is pictured, Zilpha is not a good picture it simply will not copy but it is a great old band sampler.  If you are looking for a new summer projects these might just be perfect.

        Worn & Loved  is in and we have been furiously cutting quarters of the collection which is 46 sku's and that does not include the designer tumbler panel.  Here is a peak of the line, we have only 26 cut but I think you will get a good feel of the flavor.   The Collection sells for $118.50.  Check the sku's under Worn & Loved if you want even a closer view.  This is one of our first quilts, the pattern is called This & That and we used a complete collection to do the piecing.  We are taking this to Spring Quilt Market for Baum's show booth and then our rep will be getting it so we will not have this quilt in the shop until artfair weekend. It has a wonderful old look that makes me think of my grandmother.  Kits can be ordered.  The Worn & Loved Fat Quarter Sampler collections are ready to ship.  The collection includes everything but the Designer whole cloth fabric.  The collection is $118.50.  Hot off the quilting and Selma binding machine you are going to see our use of the designer fabric panel.  We are calling this 58 x 85 quilt "Vintage Tumblers".  This can be yours for $57.50 and that includes our instruction insert.  It is really good.  The outside border is made out of 4 different browns, the inner border is a very cool old red print  that is sold out but we have it and the corner stones are done in our old greeney blue.  We plan to make 50 at this time.  We already have been told several of my new fabrics are already sold out.  Now doesn't that just frost you.  We have bought lots and lets hope it is enough.  We have been looking forward to "Gentle Grace" which is a wonderful new quilt pattern by Suzanne Unbehaun one of the shop girls.   This is a picture of it before it has been bound and washed up.  We have the kits ready and they will sell for $130.00.  Suzanne will have her pattern ready for us to sell by the end of this week.  I had a look at Vickie's quilt today. It is called "I Remember Mama" it is a queen size quilt 84" x 94" and  it uses every fabric in the Worn & Loved II line.   We have the kits ready, they will sell for $143.50.    This quilt is a wonderful example of what Worn & Loved fabrics are about the fabrics are ever so gently aged and that is a look very easy to live with and love.  I know you will enjoy making Vickie's pattern.   It is hard to tell but the setting block is an old pink print.   The pattern sells for $8.50.   Our expandable "Quilters Carpet Bag" is going to be lots of fun to make and we should be able to get it photographed this week for sure.  We have had a great time with this fabric line and I know you are going to enjoy it too.

Jo Morton's new book is finally here it is called "Vintage Journey" and we all agree it was worth the wait.  You will be treated to 58 pages of great patterns and the quilt  candy is great inspiration.  The cost of the book is $25.00 and you will see at least to kits out this book that we have decided to make up for you later this summer.

You all know how we love the Civil War period fabrics and two of my favorite designers are Carol Hopkins and Clothesline Quilts.  They certainly did not disappoint us at market.  We had the patterns bought in the first half hour we were there.  I hope you will enjoy a peak.  The first photo is called "Pa's Bird" and it is 22" x 28".  All of the patterns are $8.00.   "Goober Peas" is a great muckled  looking quilt that uses a 5" charm square in the blocks.  This picture is not real clear and it truly was one of our favorite patterns.  We will work on the photo.  The next quilt is called  "Gettysburg Sun" and it uses one of our favorite fabric lines Marcus Brothers Indigo and Honey.   .  We will be doing a neat bag out of these fabrics that we all fell in love with at market too.   Carol just finished making this little quilt it is only 29 x 36 so the size is really appealing especially if you do not have lots of wall space and want a great summer quilt to spruce up your nest.  The kits are $54.00 they include the binding and we can always cut a back to send along so all you have to do is put it together.  The Carol Hopkins pattern is $8.00.

Clothesline Quilts our other favorite pattern company has several designs we will be kitting in the future, there patterns run $8.50.  You will be given two size options on most of these which is really nice.  We loved  "Gettysburg", the colors and the stylized border.  Next choice is "Fredericksburg".  "Shiloh" is another good choice.  Our last two picks for today are in order "Chattanooga" and "Fort Sumter".  I also have on order a very fun Parade Day Flag Bag the is going to be fun to give the grandkids when they go to a summer parade.  We have more ideas for you and this time it is in another new favorite book called "Remembering Adelia"  this is a must have book if you love old looking patterns and Civil War fabrics, it sells for $24.95.   There are 15 projects ranging from one bed sized quilt to several medium and small sized quilts and you will also find some other handwork in this book.  The stories from  Adelia Thomas's journal, date back to 1861 just make this a wonderful book choice.  Adelia was from Illinois.

Thought you might enjoy seeing the free pattern our Bag Lady Express hoppers will be taking home with them.  This is our version of the Gotta Fly Bag! 

Here is a little preview of one of our new quilts we will be taking to the show.  It is called "Flag Day Farm Antique".  It is 76 x 76 and is a very muted and old looking quilt.  I am anticipating you will love it.  The outer border is a very sweet and warm looking little ditsy print.     We really quilted it a lot but that is what makes it look so real you will have a hard time telling it is a panel.  What a great wedding gift this would be and a quick project but just as great an heirloom.  We have it kitted with or without backing.  The cost is $65.00 without backing and $90.00 with. 

Just arrived "Seneca Shirtings" by Jo Morton.  We are all a twitter over this great collection.  3 1/2 yards all packaged in a fancy little fat quarter sampler pack or you could opt to have yours in a tin sewing tray.  The sampler pack sells for $36.00 and the sewing tray is $49.25.  You will notice some more great spring ideas, an adorable little papier mache folk art Bunny Basket from Bethany Lowe sitting in one of the pictures of shirtings and also our Meadowbirds Transferware platter.  The basket sells for $27.50 and the platter is $28.50.   We also have treat boxes that come in three sizes and sell as a set for $13.75 that would be just a perfect way to stowed a little Easter treat.    You will also notice the soft colored quilt in the background of this picture it is our "Circle of Friendship Quilt".  What a great quilt for spring.  We have a limited amount left packaged in one of great plastic projects bags.  The quilt kit is 88" x 98" and sells for $128.00.   The pattern sells separately for $8.50.

"Explorations", another new fabric line,  just arrived today  from Windham and we couldn't stand it we had to cut fat quarters like right now because it just is so yummy and says spring. We love the greeny brown textures, the tan, olive and salmoney pinks and we are kind of fixed on the words of exploration.  These are great mixer prints we think you will enjoy.  The packs are only 1 1/2 yards and will sell for $18.50.

Well color us Happy!  We have a wonderful old Folk-art Sampler featured in the April "Country" Living Magazine.

We are selling the Birds of a Feather "Alphabet Sampler".  We have it kitted on a 30 count hand dyed linen, packaged with Weeks over dyed threads, the pattern and a needle.  This is counted cross stitch and remains one of my very favorite all time great samplers.  It is a fun sampler to stitch and our kit sells complete for $30.00.  ****FYI:  WE HAVE JUST DISCOVERED THAT 2 CAPER THREADS ACCORDING TO ONE OF OUR NEW CUSTOMERS IS NOT ENOUGH.  The threads are $2.00.  We are adding an extra to all new orders we are shipping as of today 3-16-09.  You will notice the price change because of this.    Please call us if you need another caper, the cost will be $2.00 but we will not charge you any shipping.

  I am very honored and excited Country Living picked us out to be in their sampler feature.

Blackbird Designs presents their new book, " My Heart Is True".  We have made up kits of two of the projects offered and I thought you might like to see them.  The book is filled with small simple appealing designs.  The book is $24.00.  We love the "Friends with you Project Book" and could not wait to kit it up because we just happened to have the Blackbird quilted fabric and coordinates for the finishing.  We also have the Crescent Colours threads.  The kit sells for $42.00.   How pretty is this?   I think you will enjoy making up this project.   The next project is called "A Flock of Birds" and it is done on 28ct. Weeks light grey/straw  Gingham linen and stitched with the most beautiful Belle Soie Silk floss by Crescent Colours.   This kit sells for $32.25.  Winter days and evenings are still with us and I 'm pretty sure you will have enough time to get these simple probjects completed before spring.  Another little sampler from primitivebettys looks like fun, it is called the "Friendship Book", it is and old tyme Prairie Style autograph book dated 1848.  The chart is $10.00.

"The Petit Sampling Etui" has been one of the most unique needful projects I've seen, it was a collaboration of designers and you will love it, there are great finishing directions the chart is $28.00.

More New Arrivals February 23rd,2009

NEW from Chessie & Me, The" Flower and Bird Sewing Roll" which is stitched on the 32 ct Italian cream Sienna linen.  I love this little sewing roll not only because it is beautiful but it will stitch quickly and the only stitch that is different is the smyrna cross.   The chart is $9.00. Just in time for spring you might want to think about the "Three Sheep Sampler" it is traditional and is stitched on 30ct Weeks Straw linen.  You will do a long armed cross stitch, the four sided stitch, eyelet stitch, Buttonhole stitch and smyrna cross that give this beautiful little sampler it's charm.  The "Summer Alphabet Sampler" is another good choice you may want to consider, This chart is $8.00 and stitched on 35 count Weeks parchment linen, another choice is the "Cherry Hill Sampler", this is a designers choice so it includes the 30ct Weeks Dove linen for $19.00.  This is a fun sampler and is perfect for anyone that loves Wisconsin's Door County area and last but certainly not least you are going to love Linda's new scissor fob called "Under the Blossom" Kitted complete is sells for $15.00.  What a great gift for a cat lover friend. 

I really love the new Carriage House Samplings this time and can see us doing up at least 3 of  the new designs for the shop.  My favorite is called "Spot the Horse".   It was inspired by an antique feed sack.  This is a great piece of Folkart and it will be great fun to stitch.  It was stitched on Weeks 35 ct. Havana but we will most likely stitch our model on 30ct.  I have already changed the threads and we have included that in the pattern. We have both of the linens in stock.  The chart is $10.00 and with 30ct linen it is $18.40..

 "Mrs. Pearson" is quite an unusual little stitchery as you will see and frankly I love it, dated 1836 the colors everything should be great in most decors that is after I changed a few out.   We are stitiching ours on 30ct. Old Mill Java I think it is a great idea for spring and I like the simplicity of it.  I wish I could sleep and stitch at the same time.  It was stitched on 40ct but we will most likely use an over dyed 30 for our old eyes  I would prefer it to be bigger and 6 x 8 is really just right.  The chart is $9.00.  I could see Maggie's Bird Nest pillow sitting with this and a nest of our new quail eggs under one of the new glass domes.  The eggs are real and sell by the dozen.  Now that is a spring thought.    You will most likely like this new one if you are a house lover.  It is called the "Big Brown House", we will stitch it on an over dyed 30 or 32ct linen.  It has Quaker motif on the roof and alphabet on the side of the house.  the chart sells for $9.00.  The blue appears to be too bright so you know me I will need to quiet  it down.  The nice thing about that is we are never locked in to color and that is something you need to always consider especially if you love the design.  The next chart is not brand new but after seeing what I could do with it, I had to have it. It is called the "Quaker Study" sampler.  We will stitch this entire sampler in  old looking over dyed reds for the holidays, I'm thinking I might even use the  Crescent Colours Belle Soie.  I can't wait to get out our linens and lay out the silks, it is going to be just perfect.  The chart is $10.00.   Just think of the possibilities you  have you can choose your own favorite color that works for you.

Cathy has another new "Quaker Medallion Sampler"  worked in warm earthy toned colors.  It looks interesting especially if you like Quaker samplers and for some reason I know alot of you do.  The chart is $9.00 and was stitched on a 40ct but we will end up stitching it on a larger count.  You may have seen "Frederick"  he is a piece of folkart and I just could not pass up the opportunity to put him in for you to see.

 With My Needle  is a good source for Quaker Samplers and just samplers that are old looking and fun to do.  This is the new" ES's Floral Sampler, ca. 1840" and the chart is $11.00.

 "Quaker Samplings" has two samplers in a chart pack for $13.00.  You have the option to pick your favorite color, I noticed they have used  Milady's Teal by Crescent Colours, both samplers are done on 32 count linen and each sampler requires 3, 5 yard skeins to complete if using one thread.  I think these are really good looking samplers.  "The Quaker Schoolgirl Needle Necessities" pattern is a wonderful collection that is inspired by the Ackworth School this pattern is $14.00.  32ct linen was used on these also.

 "A Pair of Pin Cubes"  is another new pattern, how cute are these would be for a good friend.  They measure 1 5/8.  and then you can pick a special glass head pin to finish.  The chart is also $14.00.

La-D-Da had a special little "Star Pouch kit" that was kitted just for the show, we only have a limited number but it is fun, and your cell phone fits it perfectly.  The kit is $30.00 and includes absolutely everything you will need to finish it.

We have two new Primitive Things samplers that look good I really like the Miriam" Dowd" band sampler.  It measures 6 x 33 1/2 on 28ct. linen., the chart is $14.00 and we have plenty of great sampler linen should you decide to make this one up.

  "Rachel Hawkes" is another sampler you might want to consider, the chart is $12.00.  If you enjoy primitive, plain and simple looking old samplers I think either one of these new samplers would be a great choice.  We carry many colors of over dyed linens that will give you a great looking old sampler and also distress it spray that will even make them look older.

I'm going to picture a few of our newest Stacy Nash Designs.  Her 2nd  book is called from "Me to Thee".  The cost is $20.00 and we are screaming about the designs in this book.  They range from Needle books, to primitive pockets, a velvet pear,  a stitched heart, a  strawberry and tomato pinkeeps, and there is even a new primitive sampler.  This is one of those must have books and wouldn't this be a great Valentine.

Stacy has 2  other new Christmas releases as well that we have just picked up.  "Christmas Goose Pinkeep" and "Christmas Sewing Book".   These charts are $10.00.

   Stacy is our the primitive Queen!!!

For you little  Sweetie Pie you might want to think about these adorable Paper Dolls from Moda Home.  Boxed for sale @$16.00.  I think they spell  Fun for any little girl.  There are stands for the dolls but you do have to be able to uses paper scissors to cut out the clothes.

 Country Stitches With Thy Needle designs are some of our all time favorites and they now even do cross stitch designs, as well as the punch needle and stuffed primitive folk art.  For Spring this is what is brand new.   "Chocolate Bunnies" is a great little egg shaped stitchery that will be easy and very quick and add just that perfect touch of spring you have been looking for.  The chart is $9.00.  "Sweet Clover" is a 6 1/2 tall rabbit when seated.  This is a great primitive looking old rabbit and she is made out of muslin, she carries a little cross-stitched bag filled with Sweet Annie.   I really think the "Speckled Eggs Punch Needle Easter Basket" is quite unique.  The printed chart sells for $12.00 and you have plenty of time to get it completed in time for Easter in April.   This will be our new project for our punch needle club, it will ship out the first week in March.

 What a fun card to send to a good friend that you share the love of handwork with, we love these cards and they sell for $2.50.   "So Many Precious projects... so precious little time!" Stock up.  You can write your own message inside.  The next item we are all screaming about is "A Sampler Enthusiast's Book of Days".

  You will love keeping track of your days in this beautiful book, there are great poems, nostalgic old tyme art work, delightful verse so beautifully exiquted.  What a great gift to youself or for a friend and the cost is $20.00..

"The Sew-It Book" by Amy Barickman. This is a reproduction of a 1929 sewing book, it features 17 projects including a child's apron, smock, sun bonnet, rag doll and Kimono-type jacket, Techniques and how-to's on sewing, embroidery, doll dress pattern making and tie-dying are all included in this charming 47-page hardback book.  A keepsake treasure with darling graphics that will charm your little sewers and quilters, young and old.  I think this is made for our little granddaughters The cost of this adorable book is $20.00.

We really all have fallen in love with this adorable needful.  Milady's Needle has designed this very adorable Cottage Charm Stitcher's Pocket.  It is kitted with 40 count Lakeside Pear Linen, Tortoise Shell Crescent Colours Belle Soie and the most beautiful piece of ABC fabric I have seen yet too bad it is a discontinued fabric.  The kit is $30.00.  You also have very good finishing instructions which is important.

FYI: This was our first project for the year for our Primitive Samplers Lovers Girl Club .   We added the rest of the required finishing supplies to complete everything which added up to $8.25 more.  You can ask for this extra add on if you decide to order this kit. 

"Threads That Bind" has four designs we are all excited about.   "Shepard's Shade" was our last club piece and it just uses the 6 strand DMC threads, it is a 6" x 11" oval and the pattern sells $16.00.  We have ordered 9" and 12" lip locking hoops to make your punching easier so call if you are struggling with moving your hoop.  

Another new punch needle I know our cross stitchers are going to love is a  Sampler pattern  from "Stone and Thread" .  You can either frame or put on a sewing box.

This is  the "1863 Strawberry Sampler" and kitted sells for $42.00 it is a great favorite and looks old.

CHECK OUT THE New Handwork FROM MAGGIE BONANOMI

Morning of Life Sampler Flowers for Sarah Needle Case an inside view

Thank you, Sarah Tobias Blackbird Designs newest book features seven projects to stitch, six are inspired by Sarah's antique Pennsylvania Dutch sampler Book $22.00 This is one of my favorite books from our market, I think it is one you will all want to own.

Stone & Thread Welcome Spring Punch Needle $14.00/kit$35.45 Little by Little Bell Flower Quaker Sampler pattern $8.00 worked on 35ct. linen

New Loose Feathers done on 30 count R&R linen and over-dyed threads  Kitted price $34.90

"Me and My Shadow" is a   new spring applique' quilt kit $110.00  Suzanne will be teaching this quilt in May

		Enjoy Maggie Bonanomi's Four newest Handworks "BIRD WITH POT OF FLOWERS" "LATE SUMMER WOOL TABLE MAT"     "WOOL HEART SCISSOR AND NEEDLE CASE"  "HEART STRINGS" we have it kitted with the pattern for $25.00/ ALL PATTERNS ARE $9.00 REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL AN ORDER A GIFT CERTIFICATE GOOD ON MERCHANDISE AND OUR 2ND STORY RETREAT SPACE	:
		"EFFIE'S TRIBUTE" This is a brand new pattern design from Suzanne Unbehaun. The pattern  and the kits  are ready, our kits are $128.50 and quilt is 74 x 85.  The patterns are $8.00.  You will be seeing this pattern in Quilt Mania this year.

"PINNEY 'N PA"

What a beautiful old quilt. We are all loving the way Selma put this quilt together using our pink and brown Marcus reproduction prints.  It is 82" x 82" and our kit includes the binding for $143.00. The pattern is by Primitive Pieces by Lynda and it sells for $9.00

The "Civil War Dressing Gown" fabrics from Marcus (designed by Judie Rothermel) just arrived today.  We will make fat quarters from the ten different designs. $24.95

For Sampler lovers New designs from The Marking Samplar

The Sampler Necessarie id s ladies' sewing Companion  is an exact reproduction of two 1825 historic samplers. Cost $18.00.  If you love the Quaker Samplers the EA 1798 Ackworth School is an exact reproduction and has the history with it.  The cost is $20.00.

Chessie & Me  "Sweet Land of Liberty" packaged with  30ct.WEEKS  Tin Roof hand dyed linen $18.00 and the Stone and Thread frame is $42.50. We also carry the Stone & Thread frames pictured on both of Linda's new samplers

Sing A Song Of Spring is another great new pattern for spring cost $8.00/frame $54.75

More Favorite Quilt Kits

		"REMEMBER ME" IS A GREAT Punch Needle IDEA FOR VALENTINES DAY or anytime it really is so neat mounted on wool and pictured on a paper mache' painted box. 3-1/4" x 5-3/4" $12.00 "Miss Chessie's Tuffet both tuffet patterns are $8.00 and come with a scissor fobs "Busy Bee Tuffet with scissor Fob"

Hannah Breed's Hanging Sampler $10.00

Liberty 1776 Hanging Sampler Pinkeep $10.00

Fancy Peacocks Hanging Pinkeep $10.00	Sarah Ann's Hanging Sampler Pinkeep $10.00	Cherry Hill Cupboard Sampler $8.00	Early Style Bluebird Cupboard Sampler $8.00
3 Little Pumpkins Pinkeep Drum $12.00	Birds of a Feather $12.00	Early Style Sampler Pinkeep Cube $8.00	Tulip Tree Sewing Book $8.00
1809 Redwork Sewing Book $10.00	Skeleton Key Hanging Pinkeep $8.00	Hen & Chicks Pincushion and Sewing Pouch $10.00	Symbol of My Heart Schoolgirl Sampler $10.00

New Needle Punch Patterns from Notforgotten Farm:

Horse on the Hill $8.00

Bittersweet Pumpkin $8.00

Hex & Frex $8.00

Home, Sweet Home $8.00

  July 2, 2007

Elizabeth Minnich's Decorated Towel $36.00  Carriage House Approx. 13-5/8" x 47"

Quaker House Samplers $10.00 Carriage House Two designs available

Punch Needle by Carriage House Samplings $12.00 8-3/8" x 7-3/4"