Block of the Month update

We have a lot to share this week so will jump right into it.  First, we want to update the status of our blocks of the month programs.  Several are almost full......we will not be doing any additional cuttings on any of these programs so once they're gone, they're gone.

To reserve your spot, email info@sewgracefulquilting.com.  If you're not a current customer, we will follow up to get your mailing address (if you're not local) and payment info.

Mary's Farmhouse - 4 spots left

Each month for 12 months you'll receive a pattern, background fabrics and wool for applique (the cream backgrounds are cotton). If an embellishment is required, it will also be included. During the 12th month, you'll receive binding in addition to the regular monthly kit. No finishing kit is required.

Cost per month is $10 plus shipping.

Optional but recommended items include thread pack, Soft Fuse, needles and brown pigma pen.

The quilt finishes approximately 36" x 36".

Midnight Silhouette by Blackbird Designs - 6 spots left Each month for 11 months you'll receive a fabric packet to make pieced stars or a portion of the applique.  Binding will be included with your 11th month block.  No finishing kit is required. Cost per month is $19.95 plus shipping. The pattern is sold separately for $12.95. The quilt finishes 68" x 84".

Christmas Tree Skirt - 1 opening left (2nd cutting) The photo below shows the original tree skirt we made.  Some of the fabrics are out of print so we have made substitutions.  This program runs for 9 months. Each month you'll receive a pattern, wool for applique, black wool for applique background and flannel or homespun fabric for the background. At the end of the program, you'll have all the fabric to make the quilt top and binding.  We modified the pattern and added a manger scene - your kit will include pattern and material for the manger scene. Cost per month is $19.95 plus shipping.

Simply Vintage by Blackbird Designs - 12 openings left This program runs 9 months.  Cost is for background fabrics, wool for applique borders and binding. No finishing kit is required. This program runs 9 months. Cost per month is $26.95. The pattern is available in Blackbird Designs' "Simply Vintage" book and is sold separately for $26.95. We have reduced the template sizes and you will be responsible for reducing your templates (we will provide the percentage amount of reduction). We also have made changes to the pattern and will provide those changes to you. The quilt backgrounds are all Diamond Textiles cottons and the applique is wool. Quilt finishes 59" x 59".

Before we move from the block of the month topic, we want to share Patricia DeCerbo's Mary's Farmhouse blocks.  She's added a lot of embroidery and some of her own wool to make the quilt her own.  We absolutely love what she's doing.

The summer issue of Simply Vintage arrived this week.  As always, it's packed full of inspiration.  $17.99 If you're on auto ship, Debby processed your order Tuesday so your magazine should be arriving shortly.  If you're not on auto ship and would like to be, send an e-mail to info@sewgracefulquilting.com or call Darlene at 479-372-7403.

Quiltmania's Simply Moderne magazine also arrived.  Although we aren't modern pattern quilters, we love to challenge ourselves and translate a modern quilt into a primitive look.  $17.99

A couple of years ago Kay had the brilliant idea of making Heart to Hand's "My Kitty Cat Says" quilt and offering it as a block of the month.  One thing led to another and she recently discovered the blocks she had made.  She decided to go another route and finished the blocks she had made into pillows, a book bag, a pin cushion and a table mat. She's written finishing instructions in case you prefer to make individual items.  The quilt pattern with the alternative finishing is $9.95.  Incidentally, the pattern is no longer available so once we sell our stock we will not be able to get additional patterns. The first photo below shows the quilt; the second photo shows the individually finished items.  Moral of the story -- it's OK to change your mind during your quilting journey.

Kay will be packing for the Common Threads Quilt show soon.  Please let us know NLT Jun 15 if there is an item(s) you'd like Kay to bring.  The show is June 21-23, 10:00-5:00 at the Century II Expo Hall in Wichita KS.  Visit http://wichitaquiltshow.com/ for additional information.

We'll be back next week with some cool projects to inspire you.  See you soon!

Darlene and Debby