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