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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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UPCOMING SHOWS

2015

2016

International Quilt Market/Minneapolis

May 15-17

Classes begin May 14

Minneapolis Convention Center

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

 

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 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

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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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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