Summer Sewing

You're probably thinking the same thing as us -- where did the first half of 2018 go......it seems like just a few weeks ago we were planning 2018 events.  We hope you had a safe and fun 4th of July.  We enjoyed a quiet celebration with family.

We love it when people share their version of our patterns.  Amy Louise Deen used Kay's "Picnic in the Park" pattern to create her beautiful version of the quilt.  Her mom chose the red fabric for the larger squares; she used her very first jelly roll for the small squares.....what wonderful memories this quilt contains!

If you would like to share your version of our patterns, please e-mail photos to info@sewgracefulquilting.com or post on our Facebook page Sew Graceful Quilting.

If you'd like to make your own Picnic in the Park quilt, we have kits in the original colorway available.  Your $83.95 kit includes the pattern, fabrics for the top and binding.  The quilt finishes 57" x 57".

Most of you realize we often change patterns to make them unique.  When Debby saw Bonnie Sullivan's "Itty Bitty Button Pictures" she knew she was going to make some changes.  The pattern suggests each piece be individually framed in a 4" x 6" frame.  She sewed them together to create a darling wall hanging which finishes 16 1/2" x 17". Your $26.95 kit includes the pattern, background cottons (we used Diamond Textiles), wool for applique, borders, binding and buttons (there's lots of buttons).  Let us know if we can reserve a kit (or two) for you.....it's not too early to begin thinking about holiday gift giving.

We will keep this short as we know many of you are traveling and hanging out with family.  We'll be back next week.  See you soon!

Darlene and Debby