Inspirational quilts from the UK

 

Do you need some quilt inspiration?  If so, click https://www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk/ to be taken to the website for The Festival of Quilts in the UK.  We spent a couple of hours yesterday oohing and aaahing over quilts entered in the competition.  We hope you enjoy your virtual quilt show journey. Speaking of quilt shows.  Kay will be vending at the show in Pittsburg KS Sep 1 (9-5) and 2 (9-4).  For more information, please visit https://littlebalkansfestival.com/quilt-guild-quilt-show.   If you'd like Kay to bring a specific item, please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com NLT Aug 28.   Fabric pre-cuts have been on the quilting scene for several years.  Shari Shobe of Bear Creek Quilting has written a guide with everything you need to know about pre-cuts.  You'll learn how to use them, common and trademarked names, sizes and the typical number of pre-cuts in each bundle.  The book measures approximately 4" x 6" so easily fits in your stitching bag, pocket or purse.  $8.50 You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/ , by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or calling 479-372-7403.

We love how "Scandinavian Christmas Angel House" is looking.  This sweet wall hanging is mostly cotton applique with a small amount of wool.  It will be embellished with simple embroidery to give it a winter feel.  Ours will finish 12 1/2" x 15 1/2"; however, your kit will include enough background fabric to make it larger if you wish.  Your $19.95 kit includes the pattern, background cotton, cotton and wool for applique and binding.   The second photo below shows the original block.  If you'd prefer to use your own fabrics, patterns are available for $8.   You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/ , by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or calling 479-372-7403.

Kay used the Apliquick method to prepare her applique shapes for the Angel House wall hanging.  We have starter packs that include the rods, a glue stick with one refill and 5 sheets of applique paper. Both rods are pointed on one end; one has a forked end; one has a flat beveled end.  Made of surgical steel.  $58.95

This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section are featuring a couple of tea towels.  Pumpkin and Crow includes the pattern and tea towel.  The pattern is an iron on transfer pattern so you'll be ready to stitch in minutes.  $9.95 If you'd like us to put together a thread kit, please let us know when you place your order.  Thread kits include Valdani perle cotton size 12.   Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

"Oh what Fun" features the absolutely cutest little reindeer.  The pattern for this towel is not an iron on pattern -- it must be traced.  Kit includes the pattern and tea towel.  $13.95 Let us know if we can put together a thread kit for you.

This week for our Sample Sale, we are featuring two pincushions Kay stitched using a pattern from Lynette Anderson.  Each measures a generous 7" x 7".  These would make a darling Christmas gift for yourself or a friend.  $30 for both Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

Hope to see you soon.   Darlene and Debby