2020 $10 block of the month

We hope you've found some time to relax in an air conditioned area and do some stitching during the intense heat wave many have experienced.  The 80 degree temps we've had the past couple of days have felt very refreshing after a week of very hot temps with high humidity.

Despite the heat, Kay had a wonderful time at the show in Grove OK.  Unloading and loading in the air conditioning was definitely very welcome.....we know that driving on to the show floor is usually not possible and we don't expect it but sure are happy when the option is available.  Many commented they enjoy seeing the before and after photos so we thought we'd share the before show, during show and after show at the shop. 

We sold out of Bee Humble kits at the show but were able to get more magazines so made more kits.  Your $24.95 "Buzz" kit includes the magazine which contains the pattern and the tea towel.  We have the cute metal hanger available for an additional $3.95.

We are working on our 2020 $10 block of the month and are eager to share it with you.  "A Blackbird Gathering" is a combination of wool applique on cotton backgrounds along with some easy pieced blocks.  The quilt finishes 34 1/2" x 39 1/2".  At the end of 12 months, you'll have a quilt top, borders and binding.  The cost is $10 per month (plus shipping if you're out of town) for 12 months. The pattern which was in the 2017 issue of Simply Vintage magazine is sold separately for $17.99.  When you sign up, please let us know whether you need the magazine. We also are offering some optional items - let us know if you want us to include any (or all) with your first month's shipment.  Thread kit containing Valdani perle cotton #12 - We are still stitching our sample so can't give an exact cost but right now it looks like Month 1 will be $26, Month 3 - $2, Month 5 - $1, Month 7 - $2 (these are only estimates) Soft Fuse - $19.95 per roll Crazy Quilt Stitches Pocket reference guide - $4.95 (we refer to this guide for several stitches we included on the project) If you've done a block of the month with us before, just email info@sewgracefulquilting.com and we will get you on the list.  If you haven't done a block of the month with us, you'll need to call 479-372-7403 with your mailing address, e-mail, phone number and method of payment.  Debby processes the blocks of the month around the beginning of each month. The photo below shows the Blackbird Gathering quilt in progress.  Once rows are sewn together, scrappy borders will be added.

The fall issue of Woolworks magazine arrived.  Oh my goodness!  Such cute projects in this issue.  Let us know if we can reserve a copy for you.  $10.99

This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section, we have three out of print patterns by Robin Vizonne of Briar Root Primitives.  We have only one of each so once they're gone, we won't be able to get more.  Prices are shown in the upper right hand corner of each photo. To claim any (or all), please e-mail us at info@sewgracefulquilting.com.

We have a several new projects in the works and are super excited to share them in future newsletters.  See you soon. Darlene and Debby