Closing out Blocks of the Month

 

We hope your Thanksgiving was as enjoyable as ours.  It goes without saying that we sampled too much food, but the extra few pounds were sure worth it.  We'll do the same thing in just a few weeks with the Christmas holiday.   This week we are excited to offer some of our previous blocks of the month at a discount.  When we opened more than 10 years ago, blocks of the month were an affordable way for everyone to enjoy a monthly treat.  Unfortunately, shipping costs have risen to the point where we have discontinued our block of the month program.  So, we have packed some of our previous programs into kits and are offering them at a great price.   Our version of Heart to Hand's "Birdsong" quilt makes us smile every time we look at it.  It features wool applique on cotton backgrounds.  We've included our changes to the pattern.  Quilt finishes 35" x 35".  Regular price $108 -- now $75.   You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.   Manor House by Dawn Heese also features wool applique on cotton.  The cotton background is one of Moda's popular prints from the Grunge line.  We chose a homespun from Diamond Textile for the pieced inner border.  Kit includes the pattern, background cotton, wool (some hand dyed) and binding.  Finishes 60" x 75". Regular price -- $188.95 -- now $125. We also have a few patterns left.  Regular price $24 -- now $15. You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.   Blackbird Gathering also features wool applique on cotton backgrounds.  As you can see, the quilt is very scrappy and your kit includes a nice variety of fabric.  Finishes 34 1/2" x 39 1/2".  Regular price $138.  Now $110.   You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.   If you like cotton applique, Birds of a Feather is a great quilt.  It was designed by Alma and Barb of Blackbird Designs.  Finishes 62" x 73".  Regular price - $299.95.  Now $198.  You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.    Sleigh Bells by Jan Patek also features cotton applique.  The quilt finishes 68 1/2" x 78 1/2".  Regular price $194.  Now $150.   You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.   Our newest kit is Darlene's version of a Buttermilk Basin pattern.  Your $18.95 kit for "Vintage Table Runner" includes the pattern, toweling, wool for applique, jumbo rick rack and buttons.  Finishes 16 1/2" wide x 14" tall. The Believe hanger is available separately for $22.50. You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.   This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section are featuring "Angels Among Us".  It is a panel designed by Buggy Barn.  As you can see by the close-up photo, it is nicely printed.  Once it's quilted, it'll be difficult to tell that it isn't actually appliqued.  Panel measures 40" x 36".  We have two available.  $7 each Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.  For several years we carried Marcus Fabric Aged Muslin.  We liked the distressed look of the fabric; however, the coloring between dye lots became very inconsistent so we stopped ordering it.  We are closing out our final bit of the fabric.  As you can see by the photo below, the fabric is quite distressed with color variations throughout.  Please note that it is a tightly woven fabric.  Remaining stock is $6.50 per yard (5 or more yards is $6 per yard).   Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.   We have one "Noel" pattern by Verna Mosquera available.  Quilt finishes 76" by 89".  Pattern is beautifully presented with full color photographs of each block.  $34.95 Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.   We forgot to take a photo of a sample for our Sample Sale so we are sharing a fun way to store and display baskets.  Next time you're in the shop, be sure to look up to see our collection of baskets along the front and back walls.      Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

We'll be back next week with more to inspire you.  See you soon! Debby and Darlene

Newsletter for Nov 2 2023

 

This cooler weather sure has us inspired to snuggle in and stitch.  Our idea of the perfect day is spending it listening to a book with needle in hand.  It doesn't matter whether we are doing embroidery, applique or binding a quilt.  The repetitive motion of the needle passing through fibers is very calming.   Quilters tend to be very giving of themselves.  We've found many enjoy stitching a fun tea towel to give as an "I'm thinking of you" gift.  "Merry and Bright" is a favorite of ours.  We love the printed scallop ending on the tea towel we found.  Your $14.95 kit includes the tea towel and pattern.  If you'd like us to put together a thread kit containing Valdani perle cotton size 12, please let us know.   You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.   "All Hearts" is a very sweet little quilt.  Your $24.95 Kit includes the pattern (with our changes), fabrics for the quilt top, wool for applique, borders, binding and the darling hand painted reindeer button. It finishes 15 1/4" x 15 1/4". Your kit includes Lynette Anderson's adorable hand painted reindeer button.   You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.   Maybe you're in the mood to sit at your machine and sew.  Although Kay's "Twice as Nice" quilts don't scream holidays, we think both color combinations look great as accent pieces.   Your $89.95 kit includes pattern, fabrics for the quilt top and the binding. Fabrics are from Primitive Gatherings. Finishes 54" x 54". We have only a few left in each colorway.   You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.   This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section are featuring our last Checkerboard kit.  The quilt is so soft.....perfect for these crisp days.  Your $56.95 kit includes pattern, flannel fabrics from Maywood and Moda for the top and Diamond Textiles fabric for the binding.  Finishes 47" x 57"   Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.  It may be a tad early to start thinking about spring but we couldn't resist including this absolutely adorable small quilt for this week's Sample Sale.  "Silly Rabbits" features a flannel background with wool applique.  The expression on these little guys faces are so sweet.  17" x 27"  $65 plus shipping  Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

We'll be back next week with more to inspire you.  See you soon! Debby and Darlene

Newsletter for Oct 26 2023

 

Quilt Market in Houston is happening this week.  We aren't attending but are excited to see what new fabrics, gadgets, patterns and books will be debuted at market.  We've attended quilt market in years past, but technology has made it much less expensive and easier to explore the new offerings from the comfort of our homes.  Attending market used to put a several thousand dent in our budget but we can now shop in our pjs and save the cash to buy more merchandise.   Speaking of change........we have a couple of major changes relating to magazines we've carried for years.  As of 2024, Quiltmania will no longer ship magazines to distributors.  This means that we will not be able to get the magazines to sell to you.  This includes the Quiltmania magazine, Simply Vintage and Simple Moderne.  You will need to visit the Quiltmania website to subscribe https://www.quiltmania-inc.us/.  According to the president of Quiltmania, they will continue to offer the magazines as printed materials.   As far as we know, we will receive the next Quiltmania publications:  Simply Vintage #49 (winter) and Quiltmania #158 (winter).  If you're on autoship, we will process your order as soon as we receive the magazines (expected arrival mid to late November).

The second major magazine change involves Primitive Quilts and Projects magazines.  This is a big change......as of 2024, the magazine will only be available as a digital product.  Information regarding changing your subscription and subscribing is contained in the Winter issue.  We expect our final shipment soon are taking pre-orders for the last paper copy, Winter 2023. You may place your order by visiting our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.

Kay has a project in the winter issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects.  "Sunrise" is an easy applique quilt showcasing Moda and Diamond Textile fabrics with stunning results.  We have kits ready to ship.  Your $128.95 kit includes the fabrics to make the quilt top and binding.  Quilt finishes 60 1/2" x 76 1/2". The pattern is not included.  It will be available in the Winter issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects magazine for $9.99. You may place your order by visiting our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.

The Cardinal quilt was a big hit at the Mountain Home quilt show.  We have a few kits left for this sweet quilt.  It features easy piecing and cotton applique.  Your $32.95 kit includes the pattern, fabrics for the top and binding. Finishes 20" x 20"

This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section, we are featuring several kits with only one available.  Darlene designed Flowers in the Garden and used the raw edge applique technique.  After quilting she washed the quilt, and the result is a super cuddly quilt.  Your $65.95 kit includes fabric for applique, background fabrics, borders and binding.  The quilt finishes 45" x 50".  Most of the fabrics used were Diamond Textile homespun fabrics.  Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

The Owl Sewing Box it includes the pattern, painted box, wool, pincushion backing fabric, crushed walnut shells, needle bottle, buttons and twill tape. Please note that some wools are no longer available so wools may not be an exact match to the sample. We have chosen close substitutes.  4" x 6" x 2" - $33.95   Scissors are not included in the kit. Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

We have 1 Yazzi Crafter's Companion in Purple - Holds A4 size patterns, paper and books. Has 4 sleeves and a total of 16 pockets of various sizes.  It also has elasticized storage.  Zippered closure and sturdy handles. Size Closed 10.8in x 13.3in x 5in.  $116.00

This week for our Sample Sale, we are offering "Hocus Pocus".  This quilt top has so many fun fall related items:  the green spider hanging over the moon, kitty wearing a funny smile and the darling scarecrow.  Kay said she had a lot of fun making the quilt including the small log cabin blocks.  This is the quilt top only.   We are also including the binding, but it will be up to you to have the top quilted and bound.  39" x 39" $225 plus shipping for the unquilted top and binding Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

Hope to see you soon.   Darlene and Debby