New spring goodies

We have several things to share this week so will jump right in with the goodies.  Debby finished the March tea towel -- it is adorable.  It features so many of the spring motifs we love:  bunnies, chicks, flowers and sheep.  Your $11.95 kit for "Hello Spring" includes the pattern and tea towel.

As you may recall, we have released a new tea towel each month since January so are including photos of previous ones in case you would like them also.  Each kit is $11.95.  If you'd like a thread kit for any (or all) of the tea towel projects, please let us know. 

Darlene has also been busy making samples.  Easter and Mother's Day are both right around the corner -- this would be a great project for that special someone.  Your $14.95 "Sew" kit includes the pattern, fabrics for the top, wool for applique, binding and backing fabric.  Finishes 5" x 7".

According to Kay it's never too early to start thinking about fall colors....rusts, tans, creams and browns.  When our Moda man showed us Jo Morton's "Lancaster" line last year we were tempted to buy the entire line but space kept us from doing so.  We received the bolts we ordered and are very pleased with the warm tones.  Most of these are sold out at Moda and won't be reprinted so if you are looking for beautiful earthy tones, don't delay in placing your order. To order any of these, please send an e-mail to info@sewgracefulquilting.com or call 479-372-7403.  We'll need the item number (all 7 digits) as well as the amount you'd like.  We are happy to cut as little as a 1/4 yard or as much as what we have left.  $9.95 per yard plus shipping

Our first monthly workshop is sold out but we will have kits available after the workshop on March 5.  Kits are $27.95 (the tray is not included in the kit but is available separately).

This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section, we are featuring our Bluebird of Happiness.  Darlene created this pincushion specifically for a Pieces and Patches Quilt Group workshop.  She had 4 kits left after the workshop and is offering these on a first come, first served basis.  We are not able to get any more of the pretty crocheted trim so once these are gone, we cannot replicate them.   $12.95 - please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve your kit

We will soon be packing for the Dallas show.  We are happy to be your personal shopper.  Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com by March 10 with items you'd like us to bring.

See you soon.

Darlene and Debby

Our 2020 vending schedule

If you stop by the shop and notice us with our nose to the grindstone it's probably because we are gearing up for an exciting vending/teaching season.  We'd like to share our schedule with you so you can watch for us this year.

Dallas TX Quilt Show - March 13-15
Russellville AR - March 18-19 - Trunk Show & Invisible Machine Applique Workshop
Tulsa OK Quilt Show - May 29-30
Wichita KS Quilt Show - Jun 25-27
Clinton OK - July 27-28 - Trunk Show & Invisible Machine Applique Workshop
Quilt Congress Bella Vista AR - Sep 11-12
Woolkeepers Hook In Danville IN - Sep 11-12
Saline County Quilters' Guild Benton AR Quilt Show - Sep 25-26
Fort Smith AR Quilt Show - Oct 9-10

Last week we received several e-mails inquiring about the cute tea towel that was shown in one of the shop photos.  Since there was such interest in it, we thought we'd feature it this week.  Your $24.95 "Bee Humble" kit includes the Simply Vintage magazine #27, tea towel and wool.  The magazine contains the pattern for the tea towel as well as over 14 more patterns.  The hangar is available separately for $3.95.

Debby recently finished a cute wall hanging that is perfect for year round decorating.  It features the preprinted background by Bonnie Sullivan.  Your $29.95 Be Bowl Fillers kit includes the pattern with our changes, the preprinted background, wool for applique, borders and binding. The first photo shows the pattern cover; the second photo shows our changes; the third photo shows the hanger we used for hanging ours.  Our quilt finishes approximately 20" x 20".  The Bird on a Branch Hanger is available for $18. If you'd prefer to use your own supplies, the pattern with the preprinted fabric is available for $18.

We have finalized plans for our first monthly workshop.  The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 5 from 9:30-12:30 at Sew Graceful.  Cost is $10 teaching fee plus $25 kit fee.  Kim created the sample and will be teaching how to make this darling runner.   It features wool applique on Diamond Textile fabrics.  She will also bring samples of other projects using the same technique.  Once you make one, you won't want to stop! Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to sign up (or let us know when you stop by the shop).

This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section, we are featuring the last "Farmyard Friends" kit by Lynette Anderson.  Pattern for both pincushions and materials to make both pincushions (embroidery background, stitchery stabilizer, border, backing, wooden button and the button needed for the back of the pincushion). You will need to supply your own pincushion filling and threads. $19.95 - please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve your kit.

See you soon. Darlene and Debby

C'mon spring!

It's hard to believe tomorrow is Valentine's Day.  It seems like we turned the calendar to 2020 just a couple of weeks ago.  We aren't trying to hurry spring but couldn't help ourselves......the entry to the shop is now decorated with lots of cheery projects.  We hope you enjoy the photos.  If you spot something you'd like more information about, please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com or call 479-372-7403. Debby has done a beautiful job creating "My Little Home".  Your $24.95 kit includes the pattern, fabrics for the top, binding and backing fabric.  If you look closely you'll see she even hand quilted hers.  This is a great project for the days when you just want to stay inside and listen to a book or catch up on your favorite movies. If you'd like us to include a ball of the thread Debby used for the embroidery, let us know when you place your order.  https://www.sewgracefulquilting.com/ As we were organizing our button drawer recently, we discovered some super cute dog button packages.  We apparently bought them thinking we were going to do a project......but we can't remember what that project was......so we are offering them to you. Each package contains 9 pieces.  The dog buttons do have a shank but the shank can be removed with wire snips or nail clippers (in case you want to glue the button to your project). Dog Days buttons packs - $2.25 each Last week we shared plans for our new monthly workshops.  We are so excited to show you the first project.  Kim created the sample and will be teaching how to make this darling runner.   It features wool applique on Diamond Textile fabrics.  She will also bring samples of other projects using the same technique. The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 5 from 9:30 - 12:30.  We are working out pricing details and will let you know that info next week. Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to sign up (or let us know when you stop by the shop).  This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section, we are featuring the last kit of one of our favorite projects by one of our favorite designers, Norma Whaley.  The "Autumn Time" kit includes the pattern, fabrics for the pillow top, wool for applique and backing fabric.  The fabrics and wool we chose vary from those Norma chose but the pillow retains the primitive feel. Finishes 12" x 22".  $36.95 - please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve your kit.

See you soon. Darlene and Debby

The final table runner

As we are writing this we under under a winter storm watch and notice that many of our friends north and west of us are receiving lots of ice and snow.  Weather like this is a good reason to have several projects on hand just in case the roads get bad.

The first project we want to share is the last in Debby's series of seasonal table runners.  "Winter Bird" finishes 10 1/2" x 23" and is roughly the same size as the other three runners in the series.  Your $17.95 kit includes the pattern, fabric for the top, wool for applique and binding.

We have included the previous table runners below.  For less than $80 you can have an easy and attractive way to decorate a space in your home.

Spring's Promise $17.95

Shooting Star $17.95

Be Thankful $17.95

We are taking pre-orders for Kim Diehl's new book "Simple Patchwork".  The book contains 16 projects ranging in size from bed quilts to mini quilts.  It is packed with dozen's of Kim's tips for success.  We expect the book to arrive early March and will ship it (or put in your folder if you're local) as soon as we receive it.  112 pages $27.99

We are super excited to be finalizing plans for monthly workshops.  Kim, Sharon and Kay are planning to offer a monthly workshop featuring something new and exciting every month.  Be sure to watch future newsletters as we share more information.

This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section, we are featuring Mrs Hen's Needlecase Kit by Lynette Anderson. Your $37.95 kit includes the pattern, fabrics for the sewing case and scissors case, wool for applique, and Busy Bee buttons.  Wool may vary slightly from the photo.

See you soon.

Darlene and Debby