Cat Acatemy Block of the Month

Cat Acatemy Block of the Month

Java House Quilts designed this gorgeous quilt featuring beautiful batik fabrics. "Cat Acatemy" is a unique eight month block of the month program.

This delightful cat quilt is loaded with personality and a great project for any applique' enthusiast. The cats have companions from butterflies to frogs or grasshoppers and strike a playful cat-like pose. The unique border features hopping mice and a little guy called "Gizmo."

During this 8-month Block of the Month program, you will receive all the patterns and fabrics needed to complete the quilt top including binding. The finished quilt measures There is a $25 non-refundable start-up fee, then only $24.95 per month plus 3.25 shipping and handling (within Canada) for each kit.

This program will begin in June, 2011.

Click here to register online today: Cat Acatemy Block of the Month

New on the Bookshelf

Daphne Throw by Valori Wells.
This sweet throw has endless possibilities. Simple construction and a fabulous finish make this sewing card a great value - it's only $3.99. It’s the perfect project for a beginner to intermediate sewer, or just a quick gift for someone special in your life. (Finished size 60” x 60”)

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Sewing Card: Elsa the Elephant
Elsa is a cute stuffed elephant friend for the little ones to play with. She's soft and cuddly, and her eyes are embroidered on with floss. Her tail is made of twisted yarn.

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Fancy to Frugal
Create the nostalgic heirloom quilts you’ve always dreamed of! This follow-up to the popular Link to the ’30s offers 10 authentic patterns from the 1930s. True to the era, with intricate hand-quilting patterns incorporated into every project, the quilts are nothing less than exquisite. You’ll learn a variety of techniques as you feature the reproduction fabric you love in quilts to be treasured for generations.

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Simple Graces

Favorite author Kim Diehl is back with an all-new collection of distinctive pieced and appliqued designs! These eight quilts are each accompanied by at least one additional companion project, such as a lampshade, tea towel, pincushion, or pillowcase. Discover endless creative possibilities; numerous tips and ideas for even more projects appear throughout the book. Enjoy Kim's warm style and learn from her outstanding ability to mix prints and colors.

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Remember the fun you had twisting the night away to the sounds of Chubby Checker? You'll have the same good time creating fabulous pinwheel projects with the Twister tool. Twister's are new tools that have simplified an old technique with easy to follow instructions. With two sizes available, you can choose to use charm packs or layer cakes for your quilt project. The sky is the limit for projects that you can create with the Twister tool!

The book contains a dozen patterns using both the Lil’ Twister and the Twister. From an apron to table runners and quilts using both sizes.

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Twister Tool
Lil Twister Tool (for use with 5" charm squares)
Let's Twist Book

Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts

10 stunning sampler quilts to make from 50 patchwork blocks. Discover how to use the quilting world’s favorite pre-cut fabric pack - jelly-roll to create stunning sampler quilts.

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Flower Show Quilts
These are no ordinary floral appliqué quilts! Discover unusual flowers presented with breathtaking beauty on pieced backgrounds. The combination gives each quilt an appealing contemporary feel.

• Choose from 10 projects that combine patchwork with realistic floral appliqué

• Create intriguing flower motifs such as Asian spider mums, orchids, and clematis

• Projects range in size from small wall hangings to lap-sized quilts, plus a table runner
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Count On It - Art to Heart

Celebrate the year by counting each day of the month or enjoy the anticipation of counting down to your favorite holidays. Decorate for birthdays with a Birthday Quilt displaying their age or count down to their special day. Add a Happy Birthday Garland, the names are interchangeable! Give a welcome to a holiday or party with a pot stake banner.

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ABC 3-D Tumbling Blocks... and More!

Includes 16 projects, twelve using Marci Baker’s strip-pieced method from Not Your Grandmother’s Tumbling Blocks and several updated designs from Sara Nephew’s most popular book Big Book of Building Block Quilts including Hollow Cube, Honeycomb Waffle, Downtown, and Space Crystal. Be inspired to explore the world of 3-D with the full color photos and step-by-step illustrations.
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Make Mine Mini
Learn the techniques to make magical miniature quilts of your own. Making miniatures satifies the need to complete a quilt quickly, making them perfect for gift giving. Fabric requirements are much less than for full-size qulilts. They are perfect for stash or scrap quilting. Click here to shop online: Make Mine Mini

Beloved Baltimore Album Quilts by Elly Sienkiewicz

25 classic 8in blocks from Baltimore album expert Elly Sienkiewicz. Applique basics plus special techniques for appliqué and embellishment. Over 120 quiltmakers contributed to the quilts in the gallery. Purchase online using this link: Beloved Baltimore Album Quilts

A Touch of Rosie Quilts
These scrap quilts by Carrie L Nelson are lightly sweetened with shades of pink, rose, and red. Basic piecing helps you recreate each quilt in the colors you love!
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Two Great Patterns For This Winter

The Two Hour Tulip Purse
This is the hottest bag pattern on the market. It contains instruction to make it up in four sizes ...Petite - Grapefruit Size 6in Square (15cm) , Standard - Mellon Size 7in Square (18cm) , Large - Volleyball Size 8in Square (20cm) , Jumbo - Basketball Size 9in Square (23cm) , Jumbo size takes a little longer to make.

A Little Somethin’ Jacket

Breeze into the season in this carefree layer of pure casual elegance! The jacket has a slightly flared 3/4 length sleeve or full-length sleeve and is designed to move easily from work to weekend. The front edge is self-faced. Just fold, press, stitch for quick easy construction. This is truly a three hour project! Whether 22 1/2" or 25 1/2" finished length, this feminine silhouette is as comfortable as it is stylish!
Sizes included: 8-24

Buck A Block Is Back

Next Year's lovely Buck a Block Quilt Sample is ready! Starting January 4th, you can register in the store for the 2011 Buck A Block Program. This is your chance to make two blocks each month for only $1.00!

Here’s how it works … each month you come in the store and pick up your packet. Your packet contains enough fabric to make two 6 inch blocks. The fabrics are a lovely soft purple and cream from Northcott. At the end of the year you will have 24 little blocks to use as you choose.
You must pick up the packets yourself. If you miss a month or send a friend to pick them up then you must pay $3.00 per block – no exceptions please!

There is an $8.00 registration fee. This fee covers the cost of one package of Thangles and a storage box.We will have finishing kits available at the time of registration you must let us know if you would like to purchase one. The finishing kits contain the green setting stars, the purple sashing, green cornerstones and the floral border fabric. The finishing kits cost $75.00.

Farm Corner Kit

Mary finished making up this adorable little pillow...the Farm Corner Kits are available for only $8.99. The cool thing is the kits can be used to make a pillow or little wallhanging. They contain all fabric including panel, borders, backing and binding!

Click here to purchase the Farm Corner Kit Online: Farm Corner Kit