Merry Little Christmas wall hanging by Kathy Schmitz

 

Kay had a great time visiting the guild in Owasso and sharing her love of applique.  She was quite surprised to see the number of visitors who attended the meeting to watch her trunk show.  Her next scheduled event is in Claremore OK on August 24.  She will be presenting a wool trunk show and a wool applique workshop.  We'll post more info as time draws closer. Merry Little Christmas designed by Kathy Schmitz is an absolutely darling piece that combines wool applique, embroidery, fun rick rack and buttons.....who doesn't love buttons?!  Your $26.95 kit includes the pattern, linen background fabric, wool for applique, buttons and rick rack.  Finished size is 10 1/2" x 17". Debby used Valdani perle cotton size 12 for all the stitching.  Let us know if we can include the required threads for an additional $11.   You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.

Due to demand, we are scheduling a couple more sessions of beginning wool applique.   During this class we will discuss: Various methods of adhering wool to the background  How to use Soft Fuse   Placing wool shapes on background  How to transfer stitching lines to wool  Blanket Stitch versus Primitive Stitch  How to stitch French knot, Lazy Daisy and Feather Stitch How to attach backing fabric to your wool appliqued project  Various ways to finish (including how to make a rouched ribbon trim) and display your project   During class you will receive a practice kit. You will use this kit to become familiar with the steps required for success.  After you feel comfortable with the process, you'll receive your workshop kit. Class Dates:  Sunday, June 11 - 2:30-5:00 OR Monday, June 12 - 9:30-12:00 Class Fee:  $40 Please e-mail yakharmon@cox.net to register.

Our shipment of Quiltmania magazines is on the way.  If you're on auto-ship, Debby will process your order as soon as the shipment arrives.  The current issue includes 7 projects including the third part of the 2023 mystery quilt designed by Susan Smith.  We are absolutely smitten with the cover quilt.  It's beautiful as pictured but we also can visualize it with a black background using French General fabrics.  $16.99 You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.

The summer issue of Simply Vintage is packed with 20 projects ranging from small to large.  For additional photos, you may visit our website.  $20.99 You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.

This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section are featuring a nice assortment of homespun fabrics.  These would be ideal to throw into the mix for a log cabin quilt.  It includes 32 - 3" by width of the fabric strips.  $26.95 Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

This week for our Sample Sale, we are featuring Snow Picked.  This is an out-of-print pattern designed by Briar Roots pattern company.  It features wool applique and fabrics from Lisa Bonjean of Primitive Gatherings.  It measures 28" x 37".  $110 plus shipping. Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

Hope to see you soon.   Darlene and Debby