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As you can imagine, things are very exciting at Quilters Corner this month! We have two special events planned to celebrate becoming a Quilt Sampler Magazine featured shop with you. But even if you are not able to visit in person, make sure to scroll down this page because you will find many of the patterns, project kits and fabrics shown among the pages of our article available here on our website, organized by page number.
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from Miss Rosies Quilt Co.
Pincushions continue to be all the rage - Judy stitched one of the most adorable ones we have on display. The watermelon from Fruit Salad, by Miss Rosie's Quilt Company, proved to be a great way to use up bits and pieces from the historic pink and brown fabric sections. Simple pieces are cut, stitched, stuffed and then highlighted by a bit of hand stitching. Carrie writes very complete, well-illustrated directions - you are certain to enjoy the process - why not make them as holiday gifts?
Price - $9.00
Price - $4.95 (pattern sold separately)
(Watermelon kit includes fabrics similar to those Judy has used for our watermelon pincushion sample)
from Crab Apple Hill
Barb and her Mom stitched the adorable Cottage Garden Baskets pillow we have in the shop. Pastel fabrics, threads and a bit of felted wool combine in this exquisite accent piece. I love the sweet embroidery motif line drawings Meg Hawkey has included in her directions for this project. You can tell which stitches to use, in most cases, just by looking at the full-scale pattern. If you like to stitch everything just like the original you will be pleased to find DMC floss numbers and stitching keys for each basket. Pattern $8.00
Price - $8.00
from Carrie Nelson
Miss Rosie’s Quilt Collection is a wonderful book to have at your fingertips. The author, Carrie Nelson, is exceptionally good at using her vast fabric collection and sharing her creations in superb publications. Cathe selected her favorite pastel quilt, from the fourteen different patterns the book includes, and then raided her stash for the lovely quilt shown on the bed. As always, Carries directions are beautifully written and well illustrated – you will have no difficulty creating a quilt of unsurpassed beauty. Book $21.95
Price - $21.95
a Cosy Strip Club Pattern
Stepping Stones proves to be a great reason to cut into your favorite 2 ½” strips. The quilt can be made in a scrappy style or a more controlled palette (the shop sample takes a very pastel turn). The inclusion of a single accent fabric down the middle of each row of scrappy squares pulls all the different fabrics together. The pattern offers supply lists and instructions for throw, full and king size quilts. Each column (small, medium and large) is constructed from a strip set that includes background fabrics, varying numbers of print strips and accent fabric. Bona’s quilting really proves to be the crowning touch. She selected a variegated thread and a repeating design that peaks between the rows of squares. This stunning quilt will become the focal point in your room. Pattern $8.00
from Eat Cake Graphics
Janie couldn’t resist the endearing Furry Sweetness pattern. Her deft fabric selections bring the whimsical animals to life. The little critters are machine appliquéd and accented with ric rac and crystals (their sparkly eyes). If you look closely you can make out the superb machine quilting Jane has added as the finishing touch. Pattern $15.00
Price - $15.00
The first six block kits for our 2009 applique sampler – "PA Farmers Market" are now available for purchase. Mary Beth is designing the fruit and vegetable themed quilt as this years applique sampler. Each of the applique blocks feature a fruit or vegetable commonly found in our Pennsylvania gardens.
When complete, the series will have twelve, 12" x 14", fruit and vegetable blocks, four bonus blocks and setting options.
You may sign up to receive the series as a block of the month selection, individual block kits or in six month sets with the first six available now.
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by Lisa Walton
Summer Trellis is one of Debbi’s favorite shop samples. She used fabrics from the shop and ones from her own studio to make the piece – proving that this design is the perfect batik scrap quilt. The simple cutting and piecing steps, detailed in the pattern, result in a smashing art piece. Pattern $9.00
A kit for the quilt top only, in the lap size, (82" x 96"), is available for $109.50 in hand selected batiks similar to the ones showing in the Quilt Sampler Magazine.
Price - $109.50 (pattern sold separately)
by Janice Pope
This purse has all the necessary options – great size and shape, plenty of pockets, perfect handle length and reversible to boot! Janice Pope named her design the Two Hour Tulip Purse, but I must be honest – you may be able to construct your second or third version in two hours, but my first took a bit longer. I may have lost time carefully reading the instructions and selecting fabrics (but those really are important steps!). Janice provides patterns for four different sizes from petite to jumbo. My sample is the standard size – in my case perfect for everyday use. The shop batik section is currently bursting at the seams – I know you’ll be able to find several fabrics perfect for your own Tulip Purses. Pattern $12.00
Price - $12.00
from Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storms
The intricate beauty of antique quilts constructed from tiny blocks has inspired Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storms to develop patterns for these treasures. Small Blocks Stunning Quilts contains instructions for ten bed-sized projects. The authors have a background in quilting techniques and history. Many of the vintage pieces they have chosen to share cannot be found in other sources. Shop teacher Debbie Skundrich has added her modern touch to the Leap of Faith design. The batik textiles she is using in her masterpiece firmly plant her quilt in the 21st century! Book $26.95
Price - $26.95
by Valorie Wells
Valorie Wells is a young pattern designer with an eye for color. Her Animal Friends toys make cheerful accents when stitched in the aqua and green prints Jill chose. Simple shapes are enhanced with a bit of stitchery and trim – the long legs and necks require careful stuffing technique, but you are sure to be pleased with the end result. Pattern $10.95
Price - $10.95
This little charmer is one of our gift selection favorites. Treat yourself! Everything you need – pattern, fabric and thread for a 12” x 22’ appliquéd pillow are presented in an antique teacup complete with a silver spoon.
by Jeni Buechel
For a long time Jeni wanted to design a quilt that combined pieced blocks with her favorite- applique! When a very pretty Christmas line from Three Sisters arrrived at the shop, she purchased the whole bolt and designed this quilt. The quilt features 12 different applique wreathes and bouquets surrounded by a fabric frame and reverse applique corner motif along with an Ohio Star grouping as the alternate blocks. There are three setting variations included in the book along with full size patterns and templates. Finished quilt size is approx. 74" x 96". Book $20.00
Price - $20.00
by Edyta Sitar
Edyta Sitar has taken a modern approach to a very traditional looking quilt. Her innovative technique is used to create the tiny points that surround the block centers in Dresden Star. Historic style fabrics grace both the pattern front and out shop sample, but are certainly not the only fabrics that would work (wouldn’t this quilt be lovely in batiks?!). Edyta includes patterns for the pieces needed to stitch the blocks (alternatively, an acrylic template set is available for those who wish to rotary cut the pieces) and copious directions for block construction. I found that my pieces turned out slightly different in size (maybe a seam allowance issue) but everything worked out well when I modified the size of the center circle ever so slightly. I love this classy quilt - now if I could just find a few minutes to work on quilting it! Pattern $9.00, Template set $5.00
Price - $5.00
by Penny Sturges
Penny Sturges enjoyed such success with her Charm Party Tote that she followed it up with a smaller version. The mini Charmer is constructed in much the same way as the original. A collection of charm squares (this time only 17 are needed!) are stitched together for the bag body, ironed to Pellon Fusible Fleece and accented with a charming pocket. Pockets are also added to the lining and then the bag is completed with unique handles. New pattern - Mini Charmer $9.00, original pattern – Charm Party Tote $9.00
Oh my gosh, Penny Sturges has done it yet again! Her Bow Tucks Tote has quickly become a shop staple. Debbie enjoys constructing them almost as much as she likes selecting fabrics for each new version. At 15” x 11” x 5” deep it is a very versatile bag - Debbie carries her lunch in one – so much more stylish than a bag! Pockets on both the outside and inside will help you stay organized. Every time Debbie makes a new one I want to stitch one too – or at least get her to share it with all of you for just a bit! Pattern $9.00
by Atkinson Designs
Our Tag Along Tote model sure gets attention. The lively Michael Miller fabrics were the perfect choice for this petite bag. It is easy to purchase fabrics to make this one – only three fat quarters required. We chose to add the top zipper, a pattern option, to our display bag (after putting in the zipper I decided a magnetic snap may have been easier). Terry pieces the front in an interesting manner – you’ll have to trust her directions and just stitch along – it turns out great. Pattern $8.00
by Ute-Barbara Skjønberg, Norway
Quilt Trip Around the World is a current bargello style favorite. We made a daring fabric selection for our 32 ½” x 32 ½” shop sample – Anda Lucia by Patty Young turned out to be an ideal choice! Quarter yard pieces are carefully cut into strips and stitched back together following the clearly illustrated directions. Consider this enjoyable quilt as your next project. Pattern $9.00. We are sorry but the kit is no longer available.
