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NATURAL HISTORY
From Andover Fabrics
One of eInsider’s favorite collection releases of the last six months, designer Lizzy House’s Natural History offers a colorful, dynamic take on scientific artifacts. The collection’s prints include butterflies, gems, dinosaurs, deep sea creatures, and star charts (basically all things that could be found in a Natural History museum). It comes in three appropriately named colorways: Amazon Rainforest
(teals and greens), Laramidia (reds, oranges, plums), and Mariana Trench (blues and purples).
UPCOMING SHOWS
2015
2016
Quilt! Knit! Stitch!/Portland
August 13-15
Classes begin August 13
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon, USA
International Quilt Market/Houston
October 24-26
Classes begin October 22
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas, USA
International Quilt Festival/Houston
October 29-November 1
Preview Night October 28
Classes begin October 26
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas, USA
International Quilt Festival/Chicago
April 7-9
Classes begin April 7
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, Illinois, USA
NOTE: Quilt Market is a credentialed
trade show only, and not open to
the public.
For information on these or any other Quilts, Inc. shows, visit www.quilts.com
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GREAT NEW WAYS
WITH GRANNY SQUARES
By Rosa P.
Retail: $12.95
It’s hard to deny the charm and lasting appeal of the easy-to-construct Granny Square (even if it does, in fact, remind you of your Granny). But this new title from Search Press modernizes the classic crochet pattern with stylish projects that will appeal to needle artists of any generation. Included are a throws, blankets, cushions, tablecloths, curtains, bags, and accessories—20 projects in all—each of which is accompanied by diagrams and straightforward instructions that beginners and advanced crocheters can easily follow.
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CURVALICIOUS
From Oy Vey Quilt Designs
Retail: $30
This new acrylic tool from quilter and designer Cheryl Lynch is designed to simply the process of creating complicated curved quilt designs, including the Curvalicious Skinny Quilt pattern included with the package. Outside of quilts, it can also be used to add an interesting design element to any number of projects, including skirts and clothing, bags, and other accessories. The Curvalicious tool is manufactured in the U.S.
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STITCH KITSCH
By Jennifer Heynen
Retail: $22.95
“Kitsch” doesn’t generally have the best of connotations (or reputations in the design world). But in small doses, the concept of kitsch can skew more playful than tacky. And that’s exactly what author/designer Jennifer Heynen (a.k.a. Jennifer Jangles) delivers with this new title featuring “44 Happy Sewing Projects from Home Décor to Accessories.” Readers are encouraged to embellish the sewing projects included with buttons, trim, embroidery, topstitching, and fusible appliqué to add a little fun and flair.
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BYZANTIUM
From FreeSpirit Fabric
This new collection from KM Studio (their second for FreeSpirit) epitomizes the design team’s unique aesthetic, which draws heavily upon inspiration from European antiquity. The gorgeously hued Byzantium was inspired by iconography and churches of the Byzantine Empire, and captures the overall look and feel of motifs and ornamentation found therein. The designs are elegant and densely patterned, making them ideal for home dec projects, or alongside subtler prints or solids in a quilt.
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