Lots of snowmen

Since we recently endured the hottest day of the year so far, we though we'd begin by sharing a few projects featuring snowmen.

The first project, Aubrey Lou, is just too cute.  We finished ours to fit on a Stix stand but it would be equally cute finished as a pincushion, small wall hanging or a bowl filler.  Your $14.95 kit includes the pattern, background cotton, wool for applique and buttons.  Ours finished 4" wide x 8" tall.  If you'd like a thread kit, let us know.  We'll be happy to pull the same threads we used on our sample.

The Stix are available in 3 heights:  8", 10" or 12" -- each is $4.95. 

Snowball Fun features easy piecing along with wool applique.  Your $64.95 kit contains the pattern by Lynette Anderson, fabrics for the top, borders, wool for applique and binding.  It finishes 43" x 52". We have only 2 kits left and will not be making more so don't delay if you're interested in buying it.  We do not have the pattern available separately.

Another fun snowman themed quilt is "Bear & Snowman".  If you enjoy doing hand work, this is a great project for you.  The designer has included many embroidery stitches for the wool.  Your $36.95 kit includes the pattern, navy blue background cotton by Primitive Gatherings, wool for applique and binding.  It finishes 21 1/2" x 27 1/2". We'll be happy to put together a thread kit containing Valdani perle cotton size 12.  Let us know when you place your order and we will get threads pulled. If you'd prefer to use your own fabrics, the pattern is available separately for $12.95.

The new Rebekah L Smith book is on the way to us.  Rebekah partnered with her daughter Kelsey to create 16 projects using embroidery, rug hooking and punch needle.  Let us know if we can reserve a copy for you by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or calling 479-372-7403.  96 pages  $24.95

Kay will be at the Little Balkans festival and quilt show in Pittsburg KS Aug 30 & 31.  If you'd like her to bring any special item for you, please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com NLT Aug 28. The show will be held in the Memorial Auditorium, 503 N Pine in Pittsburg KS.  Show hours are 9:00-5:00 on Aug 30 and 9:00-4:00 on Aug 31.  For more info visit http://littlebalkansfestival.com/events/quilt-show/

This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section, we have a snowman ornament designed by Lynette Anderson.  Your $8.95 "Merry Christmas" kit includes the pattern, stitchery background, and all fabrics needed to complete the ornament.  We've also included a piece of jute to use to make a hanger for your ornament.  We have 2 kits left.  We will be happy to put together a thread kit or you. If you'd prefer to use your own materials, we have 1 pattern left ($5). To claim, please e-mail us at info@sewgracefulquilting.com.

See you soon. Darlene and Debby