New kit and new book

Kay had a fantastic time at the quilt show in Cassville last week with the exception of Saturday morning when she discovered half of the SUV was coated in ice.  We thought we'd thought of everything to pack in our vending supply box but apparently we need to add one more object......maybe we will splurge and buy a heated scraper.

Since many of you couldn't visit us at the Cassville show, we're including photos of our booth for you to enjoy.  The first photo shows the before and 2 hour later shot of the booth.  The remaining photos are close ups of some of the fun samples we packed. If you spot something that you'd like more info about, please let us know (info@sewgracefulquilting.com or 479-372-7403).

We're super excited about this week's featured item.  Our friend Malgorzata Jenek's project "Colonial Memories" is in the spring issue of Primitive Quilts & Projects magazine.  She used Diamond Textiles to create a beautiful runner.  The magazine photographer staged it above a doorway but we think it would be the perfect size to put on a side table or chest.  The magazine also contains instructions explaining how to make two runners and sew them together to make a circular piece. We're so proud to be offering kits for this beautiful project.  Your $22.95 kit includes the fabrics for the top and binding.  The pattern is not included in the kit -- you'll need the spring issue of Primitive Quilts & Projects magazine.  You can order by visiting https://www.sewgracefulquilting.com/, calling 479-372-7403 or e-mailing (info@sewgracefulquilting.com).

Gail Pan's newest book "Patchwork Loves Embroidery Too" should arrive in a couple of weeks.  The book is in full color and contains projects that use only 8 simple embroidery stitches.  We've included a collage of some of our favorite projects from the book.  If you'd like to pre-order your copy, please let us know by e-mailing (info@sewgracefulquilting.com) or calling 479-372-7403.  80 pages $25.99

This weekend is a busy weekend for quilt shows.  Why not grab a couple of friends and plan a mini road trip?  Be sure to include a stop by Sew Graceful on your route. Three area shows are scheduled April 13 & 14.  The Calico Cut-Ups Guild of Bella Vista AR show will be held at the Bella Vista Assembly of God Church, 1771 Forest Hills Blvd, Friday 9:00-6:00 & Sat 9:00-4:00.  For more info visit http://calicocutups.com/ The Muskogee Area Quilters Guild show will be held at the St Paul Methodist Church, 2130 W Okmulgee, Muskogee OK, 9:00-4:00 on Friday and Saturday.  For more info e-mail Pegge at mdcond@aol.com or call her at 707-694-9468.  You can also visit the guild on Facebook  (Muskogee Area Quilters Guild). The NW Arkansas Modern Quilt Guild show will be held at the Southside Church of Christ, 919 S Dixieland Road, Rogers on Fri (9:00-6:00) and Sat (9:00-4:00).  For more info visit http://nwamqg.blogspot.com/

See you soon!

Debby & Darlene