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CHATTERBOX
From Swirly Girls Design
Retail: $10
Thanks to its gridded design, this fun, fresh pattern from designer Susan Emory can transition from modern to traditional in appearance with the change of a little fabric. An intermediate-level pieced pattern, Chatterbox can be created as a lap quilt (58” x 72”), Twin, Queen, or King sizes.
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2015
2016
International Quilt Market/Minneapolis
May 15-17
Classes begin May 14
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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August 13-15
Classes begin August 13
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon, USA
International Quilt Market/Houston
October 24-26
Classes begin October 23
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
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Rosemont, Illinois, USA
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ALL THINGS QUILTING WITH ALEX ANDERSON
From C&T Publishing
Retail: $29.95
The industry owes many-a-quilter to quilter, author, and television personality Alex Anderson, who introduced the art of quilting to generations of new people.
In her newest book (available in early July), Anderson offers readers a thorough, but straightforward breakdown of the basics of quilting—including essential tools, binding, hand and machine quilting, piecing, and appliqué. The book also covers fabric selection, color theory, setting, hanging sleeves, labels, and other essentials that make this the kind of reference you’ll want to keep within reach of your sewing machine.
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MODERN MINIS
From Riley Blake Designs
There’s something to be said for simplicity in design…and Modern Minis (from designer Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet) delivers it in terms of both color palette—which borders on monochromatic—and small, simple prints that read much like line drawings. The collection’s prints include “Mason Jars,” “Arrows,” “Circles,” “Graph Paper,” “X,” “Texting,” and a main print that features a variety of modern white-on-color designs.
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LIVE, LAUGH, BATHE
From Bean Counter Quilts
Retail: $10
We love coming across patterns for items that are as functional as they are creative. Such is the case for this new one—from designer Lorrie Franz of Bean Counter Quilts—which can yield a large bath mat (20” x 40”), a small bath mat (16” x 32”), and a toilet topper (8” x 16”), all in a fun, traditional-quilt-inspired design. The pattern is beginner friendly and uses simple block construction.
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ALL POINTS PATCHWORK
From Storey Publishing
Retail: $19.95
The key (and true challenge!) to perfect and precise patchwork is the ability to match up all of the points. But as many quilters can tell you, English paper piecing makes short—er... at least shorter and easier—work of it.
In this new book (available in June), author Diane Gilleland takes readers through the process and essentials of English paper piecing, including step-by-step photos for connecting triangles, octagons, diamonds, and other stubborn shapes. The book also includes several pages of English paper piecing templates, so readers can immediately try their hand at their newly acquired skills!
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