New Batiks, Amelie and Pretty Buttons

 In addition to new batik fabrics we also just got in "Amelie" by Blank Textiles with an explosion of bright, vivid color on black!

 Also just in are new buttons by Basicgrey. These cloth-covered 1/2-inch buttons are perfect embellishments for a pretty purse, renovated blouse or sweater, quilted wall hanging or altered art project.  We have aqua and green and shades of brown.

 These luscious batiks from Moda are also just in.  The colors are like various flavors of sherbert--cool and soothing with the signature batik splashes of color and design.  Becky has created half-yard bundles or buy them by the yard for a stunning new project!

Also from Granny's Button Box and Basicgrey are these funky, shimmery buttons for a special touch.

Strip Tubing Baby Quilt

 Using the book Strip Tubing by Daniela Stout and Georgette Dell'Orco and Cozy Quilt Designs and the Strip Tubing ruler, we made the cutest baby quilt using the focus fabric Bubble Trubble by Studio e.   The concept is simple. For this colorful crib quilt, we sewed two coordinating 2 1/2" strips together and then sewed a 4 1/2" background strip, in this case, dots on white from the Grow With Me line by Moda, on both long ends to form a tube. Then, we placed the 5 1/2" seam line on the ruler on one of the seams of our tube and cut the triangle, flipped the ruler, placed the 5 1/2" line on the other seam which results in two mirror image triangles.  Then there are a multitude of ways to put them together.  We chose the 'Radiating Out' setting.  Becky quilted allover swirling loops and we had a quick and easy, colorful baby quilt!

New Books with Fresh Ideas and Projects

 We have lots of new books in full of fresh ideas and projects and new twists on traditional designs.  Bed Runners & More by House of White Birches has nine different bed runners and pillow shams to change the look of your bedroom for the season or a new coat of paint without having to make a queen- or king-sized bed quilt.  From contemporary to traditional, there are runners and shams for every taste.

 Back to Charm  School, More Fun Quilts from Country Threads by Marie Etherington and Connie Tesene, is chocked full of small projects using 5" Charm Squares.  There are table runners, wall hangings, pillows, crib and lap quilts in this gotta-have book from country charm to whimsical.

 Carrie L. Nelson and her dog, Miss Rosie, have a new book, A Touch of Rose Quilts featuring 14 designs with Carrie's signature spin on the traditional quilt block and settings.  She always serves up easy to follow, simple construction sequences and illustrations resulting in cozy quilts with a complicated look.  Her quilts are some of our favorites.

 Asymmetrical Quilts by Phyllis Dobbs features nine off-center designs for throws and wall hangings with whimsical and 'a twist on traditional' looks.

 Learn the art of reverse hand applique by cutting away the fabric on top to reveal jewel-toned beauties underneath in this fabulous book by Teri Henderson Tope.  Look at hand applique from a different perspective with stunning results.

Another Season of Beautiful Blooms by Susan Taylor Propst takes the beauty of flowers from daisies to poinsettias and combines them with bright, vivid fabrics and hand applique to create gorgeous pillows and wall hangings. These would make lovely projects for your home or gifts for family and friends.  The book is a delight to peruse and the projects and well worth the time and effort of hand applique.

Birch Bark Lodge Panel, Two Moda Mini Groups and a Bunny Pillow!

 Just in is this beautiful panel fabric from the Birch Bark Lodge group by Holly Taylor. featuring a bear and a moose in a rustic woodland setting.  We also have Layer Cakes (10" squares), Charm Packs (5" squares) and Jelly Rolls (2 1/2" strips) and some coordinating bolts.

 It's nearly Easter and time for bunnies, chicks and spring blossoms. The pillow we made from  French Rabbits by Bunny Hill Designs has made its reappearance for the season.  Jody did these using hand applique but you can fuse them and use a decorative machine edge stitch,

 Two bolts of Hello Luscious by BasicGrey for Moda are also new as are two new Mini Moda groups, Rooftop Garden, below and Sophie by Chez Moi in pretty pastels.

Remember that tomorrow, Saturday, March 17th, we are having a National Quilt Day sale with all fabric from the bolt, books, patterns and notions 20% off and bring a canned good for the Beaumont Baptist Church food pantry and receive a free fat quarter.

New Books for Fast Quilts and Good Fortune Fat Quarter Bundles

 We've gotten in three new books by Cozy Quilt Designs this morning for quick and fun quilts. Strip Tubing  features five quilts using the Strip Tube Ruler; Layer Cake Recipe Book featuring fast quilts from 10" squares and The Giving Quilt which has fast quilts for charity or giving.

 We also got in Jelly Rolls and Layer Cakes for Birchbark Lodge by Holly Taylor for Moda.  This is a line perfect for the men in your life or great for cabin decor.

 Also back in stock is the Magnetic Pin Wand by Dritz.  Sweep it across the table, counter, carpet or hardwood floor to pick up dropped pins and needles and keep them handy beside you as you work.

 Becky has bundled the 16 fat quarters she used to make Popsicle Sticks by Atkinson Designs using fabrics from the Good Fortune line by Kate Spade for Moda for $40.  A fun, quick and happy quilt to make for yourself or a friend or relative!

New Projects Finished! A Professional Tote and Simple Comforts Quilts

 A round-robin of sorts, Becky just finished quilting and binding this pieced and applique quilt from the book Simple Comforts by Kim Diehl, Mocha Stars.  Jody did the piecing with these beautiful fall colors and Becky did the applique and quilting.  Also, from the same book, Jody just finished quilting and binding this Cabin Cozy quilt which combines the Bear's Paw block and the Log Cabin and she used scraps from other projects in her efforts to 'de-stash'.

 A new line from Moda, Good Fortune by Kate Spade combines happy colors with an Asian flair. Becky made this Popsicle Sticks lap quilt using the line and it makes a wonderful spring/summer throw.

 Gen just finished this beautiful Professional Tote by The Creative Thimble. It's not only sturdy, it has an inside zipper pocket, vinyl pockets, drawstring side pockets, a handle for your luggage pull and an outside zipper pocket. It's roomy enough for an executive with a laptop, cell phone and other electronic devices or a busy mother's diaper bag with all the wipes, bottles and baby's extra clothes.  Gen used the fabric, Paloma by Blank Textiles and Moda's classic black.

New Fabrics, Markers and A Precious Child's Apron

 Among the new fabrics we have in is this Moda Mini, Origins by Basic Grey in various green's and lively patterns.

 Gen made this precious child's apron in the Grow With Me line by Deb Strain and daughters for Moda using Mary Mulari's Easy Reversible Aprons pattern. What little girl wouldn't love to help Mom in the kitchen wearing this??

 We also have back in stock the Clemson University and University of South Carolina Gamecock fabrics for those totes, quilts and throws.  We keep a standing order for these bolts which are often hard to come by.

 Becky made this Coffee Cat wall hanging in one day using the Coffee Cat Cafe fabric by Color Principle Studio for Henry Glass & Company.  Rich reds, golds and olive greens on a black and brown swirl background with coffee vignettes make this is the perfect fabric for coffee and cat lovers.  Becky has made it easy with kits including the panel, one yard of fabric for the outer border, 1/4 yard copper fabric for the inner border and backing for $32.50.  A perfect gift for the coffee lover's kitchen or dining room..

 Also new in stock are these wonderful water soluble chalk marking pencils in silver and white by Roxanne, a name synonymous with quality quilting products.  These come in sets of four.

 Becky loves purple and these gorgeous, rich purple batiks by Hoffman and Moda will be just the sparkle for your batik quilting projects.

And don't forget to pick up the new issue of Quilts and More always packed with lots of projects including full-sized quilts, throws, totes, table runners and more.  And for piecing, we love Star brand thread on the big spools. They last a long time and are economical, high quality cotton thread.  Also, new charm packs by Moda in the Birchbark Lodge line by Holly Taylor.

So stop by soon to see what's new and say hello!  And start a new project for spring.