Gift Giving Ideas

 

With the holiday season just around the corner, the newsletter this week is all about gift giving ideas.  Please note that some of these items aren't available yet.  We are taking pre-orders them with an anticipated delivery date of mid-November.   If you struggle with threading needles, the 3-in-1 Needle Threader from The Gypsy Quilter will become in invaluable tool.   No more struggling with heavier threads when threading your needles for embroidery, needlepoint, and hand- sewing.  As an added bonus, it has a built-in thread cutter too with 9 different spots for cutting.  It's the perfect size to tuck in your sewing bag.  3" x 3 1/4" - $8.99 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 struggle with drawing lines on wool or cotton, the Magic Chalk Liner is for you.  It draws precise lines without skipping.  It dispenses just the right amount of chalk as it gets close to the ruler or pattern.  It also contains an eraser brush.  Refillable.   $14.99 You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.   We all know how important it is to keep our sewing machine clean but.....honestly......how often to you clean yours......the Every Nook and Cranny Cleaning Tool set will make cleaning fun and allow you to get into every nook and cranny of your sewing machine. The silicone bristles are soft yet effective in cleaning your sewing machine, as well as your home appliances and electronics. The variety of tips in the package give you several options for reaching all of those tiny, hard-to-reach areas. To clean the brushes, simply wash in mild soapy water and air dry to remove the dust and lint from your cleaning tools.  4 piece set - $4.99 You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.   The Position & Press Silicone Tools will make a great gift for everyone who sews whether they are making quilts, garments, home dec items or clothing.  They allow sewers to get up close to their seams, pleats, collars, and more without burning their fingers.  Use for applique, piecing, binding and general ironing.  Four piece set - $10.99 The photo below shows the tool being used for applique, but it works very well when used to open seams or in pressing pleats.   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 kit for the Deck the Boughs ornaments.  Your $25.95 kit includes the pattern, wooden disks, wool to place behind the ornament, cording and stitchery fabric.  The ornaments are stitched.   Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.  This week for our Sample Sale we are featuring a pretty red, white and blue quilt.  Quilt measures 46" x 54".  $195 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

S is for Santa wall hanging

 

Don't forget about the Autumn in the Ozarks Quilt show in Mountain Home Friday Oct 13 (9-5) and Saturday Oct 14 (9-4) at the Baxter County Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Drive.  For more information, please visit https://hillnhollowquilters.com/.    We know we're not alone in enjoying making stockings for our grandchildren.  The "Behold your King" stocking will most likely become a treasured heirloom for the lucky recipient.  Your $42.95 kit includes the pattern, wool for the stocking background and applique, flannel for the back of the stocking, stitchery stabilizer for stocking back and buttons. Finishes 18" not including hanger.   You may place your order by visiting our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.

"S is for Santa" may be our new favorite holiday wall hanging.  We love everything about it -- the adorable reindeer, the quirky leaning snowman and the background and binding Debby chose.  Your $36.95 kit includes the pattern, background cotton, wool for applique, button pack (including the adorable carrot nose button), and binding.  Finishes 17" x 25".   You may place your order by visiting 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, we are featuring a pretty assortment of homespun fabrics.  These would be a great starting point for a log cabin or strippy quilt.  32 - 3" strips.  $26.95 Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

This week for our Sample Sale, we are offering "Hang the Stockings".  This was designed by one of our favorite early primitive designers, Jo Anne Mullally.  After her daughter passed away from melanoma, she pretty much got out of the design business.  Kay stitched this a number of years ago and is ready to part with it.  Hand quilted using Valdani perle cotton size 12.  Finishes 13" x 20"  $85 plus shipping Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

Hope to see you soon.   Darlene and Debby

ABC Santa

 

Kay is counting the days until the quilt show in Mountain Home AR.  The Autumn in the Ozarks Quilt show is sponsored by the Hill 'N Hollow group.  The show will be held at the Baxter County Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Drive in Mountain Home.  Show dates/times are Friday Oct 13 (9-5) and Saturday Oct 14 (9-4).  $7 Admission (children under 12 free).  For more information about the quilt group and the show please visit https://hillnhollowquilters.com/.  If you'd like Kay to bring a specific item(s), please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com NLT Oct 9.

October means it's nearly time for the annual craft fairs in our area.  Show dates are October 19th-22nd.  We will be open regular days and hours during the show but hope you can join us at the shop.  We have many samples for sale......think quick and easy Christmas gifts.  Below is just a sampling of what we have available.

Who's counting ........ but we notice it's less than 100 days until Christmas.  Yikes!  Since holiday decorating is just around the corner, we are featuring two of our favorite Christmas quilts.   The ABC Santa quilt features wool applique and as much (or as little) embroidery as you'd like.  Your $34.95 kit includes the out-of-print pattern with our changes, fabrics for the top, wool for applique, borders and binding.  Finishes 24" x 24". You may place your order by visiting our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.

Woodland Santa is a very sweet primitive holiday quilt.  We love the little woodland creatures and the stitched sentiment "Not a creature was stirring...not even a mouse".   If you know us, it probably is no surprise that we changed the pattern but your kit will include the changes. Your $38.95 Woodland Santa kit includes the pattern, fabrics for the top, wool for applique and binding. Finishes 15 1/2" x 45".   A few fabrics and wools will vary from the sample but will be close matches. You may place your order by visiting 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, we are featuring our copy of Jan Patek's book "Tabletop Turnabouts".  The book that includes 10 table top seasonal patterns.  Each pattern makes a 12" x 24" table stand quilt.  You could easily use these to create a one-of-a-kind quilt.  $22.99 Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

In keeping with a holiday theme, we are offering "Merry Merry" this week for our Sample Sale.  It features wool applique on homespun and flannel backgrounds.  Big stitch quilted.  It finishes 19 1/2" x 35".  $55 plus shipping. Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

Hope to see you soon.   Darlene and Debby

New Flowers in the Garden quilt

 

If you're in town for Bikes, Blue and BBQ, we invite you to make a run to our shop.  We are open regular hours this week (Thurs & Sat 9:00-3:00).  If you're local, you probably know the best route to take to avoid the influx of thousands to our area for the event.   We are very excited about our newest quilt, Flowers in the Garden.  Darlene designed the quilt 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.   You may place your order via our website https://sewgracefulquilting.com/, by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com or by calling 479-372-7403.   Below is a close-up photo of the washed quilt. It certainly isn't too early to think about fall and Halloween decorating.  Embroidered tea towels are a fun way to let a special person know you are thinking about them.....inexpensive, quick and easy.....what more could you ask for.  Your $14.95 kit for "Happy Halloween" includes the tea towel and pattern.  The pattern includes an additional five designs.  If you'd like us to put together a thread kit of Valdani perle cotton #12 for Happy Halloween, 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.   If we had a shop with a huge floor space and had recently won the lottery so had gobs of money, we would carry Fig Tree fabrics.  As it stands our shop is pretty well filled to the brim, and we haven't been notified of any lottery winnings so we will be content to carry an occasional kit designed by Fig Tree.   We thought the Acorn Garland and Coasters was a fun kit so bought it.  Your $24.95 kit includes the pattern, coordinating Bella Solid Moda fabric, Cinnamon and Cream mini charm and ribbon to make 5 cute acorns.   Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve your kit.   This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section are featuring "In the Meadow".  This pattern was designed by JoAnn Mullaly and is long out of print.  We have 1 kit (includes pattern, fabric for the front and back of pillow and binding fabric) and 1 pattern left.  Kit is $22.95 and the pattern is $9.50.   Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.  Be sure to let us know whether you are interested in the pattern or kit.   This week for our Sample Sale we are featuring Christmas Postcards.  This cute wall hanging was made using vintage postcards that have been printed to fabric.  It finishes 13" x 17".  $45 plus shipping We have included a closeup photo of one of the postcards.   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

Out of print Blackbird Designs books available

 

Kay had a great time catching up with everyone at the Pittsburg show last week.  As she unpacked from the show, she reset the shop to bring out Christmas and fall projects.  Below are a few of our favorite photos.  To see more pictures of the shop, please visit our Facebook or Instagram page.

Last week at Pittsburg Kay noticed a lot of interest in our selection of out-of-print Blackbird Designs books.  This prompted us that we probably should share the offerings with you.  Since we have very limited amounts of each title, we are not going to post on our website.  Please place your order by e-mailing info@sewgracefulquilting.com.  Debby will contact you with payment instructions. In Full Bloom - $28.95

The Raven - $28

Quilting the Garden - $28.95

Birds of a Feather - $24.95

When the Cold Wind Blows - $24.95

A Little Flower - $12

If you stopped by the Sew Graceful booth in Pittsburg you may have heard the "is it a cat or a skunk or a chipmunk or a squirrel" conversation.  Kay made this darling sewing kit using a pattern designed by Rebekah Smith.  She saw it as a cat, made it as a cat and still thinks it is a cat.......visitors to the booth commented how darling the skunk or chipmunk or squirrel is.  So, we are offering our last kit and last pattern and you may call it whatever you want.   Your $26.95 Kitty Sewing Caddy kit includes the pattern and wool to make the caddy.  We also have one pattern available for $10.  These patterns are out-of-print.   Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.

This week for our Sample Sale, we are featuring pillows designed by Buttermilk Basin.  They all have a pieced background and wool applique.  $20 each or all 4 for $70 plus shipping (basket is not included).   Please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com to reserve.  If you are ordering an individual pillow, please let us know the pillow name.

Hope to see you soon.   Darlene and Debby