Wednesday, October 3, 2018

New Diamond Textile fabrics and new $10 block of the month

We have a lot to share this week so will get right to it.  It's been a long time since we bought an entire line of any fabric.  When we saw Diamond Textiles' two newest lines we instantly fell in love......so much that we bought both lines.  We are taking preorders for fat quarter and 1/2 yard bundles (if you'd like full yard bundles we're happy to cut that too).

The Nikko Geo line has such a nice array of lights, mediums and darks.  It'll work well for piecing, applique or clothing.  If you'd like yardage of any specific print, please let us know.  Each bundle contains 40 prints - fat quarter bundle is $110 and a half yard bundle is $199.
The Kent Chambray line is going to be absolutely wonderful as backgrounds for wool applique.  If you like the modern quilt look, this line is versatile enough to fit into that category.  We'll be happy to cut yardage for this line - just let us know what you need.  Bundles contain 21 prints.  Fat quarter bundles are $58 and half yard bundles are $104.
As many of you know we have offered a $10 a month block of the month every year since we've been in business.  Backgrounds are always cotton and wool is applique.  Our program is quite simple -- you pay $10 a month (plus shipping if you're not able to pick up at the shop) for 12 months.  At the end of 12 months, you'll have a quilt top with borders (if applicable) and binding.  We don't ever charge a sign up fee; nor do we require a finishing kit.

We also offer a thread kit of Valdani perle cotton size 12 thread.  Prices vary but usually average around an additional $4 a month.....we will have more info on pricing as soon as we complete stitching our sample.

This year we are super excited to be offering "The Fairytale Cottages".  The quilt finishes 25 1/4" x 34 1/4".  You'll also receive fabric and wool for the darling tabs which are placed along the top and bottom.  All background fabrics are Diamond Textile fabrics and wool is applique (the tabs in rows 2 & 5 are cotton).  You'll also receive stitchery stabilizer for the back of your blocks since there's quite a bit of embroidery on the quilt.

The pattern must be purchased separately.  You can go ahead and buy it on our website https://www.sewgracefulquilting.com/index.html or let us know when you sign up for the program and we'll include it with your first month shipment.  Pattern cost is $21.95 -- the pattern includes full size templates. 
Here's the start of our quilt.  You'll have to use quite a bit of imagination but this will give you a feel for our color palette. 
It's rare for us to receive a book and immediately comment we must make every last project in this book......Bonnie Sullivan's new book "All for Fall:  Whimsical Wool Projects and Warm Quilts" was such a book.  Every single project in the book is wonderful.  The book contains a variety of projects including lap quilts, pillows and runners.  80 pages $26.99

Let us know if we can reserve a copy for you.
Perhaps you're itching to start stitching Christmas themed projects.  "Follow me to Bethlehem" is an oval table runner measuring 10 1/2" x 33 1/2".  The background is flannel, wool is applique and binding is Diamond Textiles brushed cotton.  A few pieces of wool will vary from the photo but are a close match.

Kits are $36.95.  If you'd prefer to use your own supplies, the pattern is available for $10.50. 
We hope your month is off to a wonderful start.  We know changing leaves are right around the corner and can't wait to let Mother Nature inspire us even more.

See you soon!

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