LOTS OF BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED!!!!

Is your calendar marked for the upcoming Quilt Spree (shop hop) in July? Make sure you have marked July 23 through August 1. BUT DON'T MISS THE PREVIEW PARTY on July 22 here at the shop! Buy your passport here in June (only one week left!!) and win a chance on a great "Super Satchel Art Bin" tote with lots of fat quarters in it!

Hey! Did you know that The Guild in the Granary is in Mark Lipinski's Quilter's Home? Check out the June/July 2009 issue.

Remember all those books we posted on May 11? WELL! They are HERE!

So now . . . . more will be coming soon!

Too Cute! No-Sew Children's Games, Toys, Gifts, and Decorations

• 100+ fun, no-sew toys, games, and other small treasures

• Have fun creating them with children and for children

• Includes dozens of projects with coordinating patterns, plus photo gallery with lots more ideas

• Use your favorite novelty fabrics

Need a quick party favor? A rainy-day game? A gift for a baby or child? You'll find all those and much more in this charming book of no-sew children's projects - bookmarks, coasters, mobiles, games and toys, party goods, room décor, and holiday goodies.

Transform Your Digital Photos into Luminous Fabric Art

• Alter photos and use them to create beautiful, original works of fabric art - 11 exercises show you how

• Learn to alter images with Photoshop Elements®

• Use photos that really enhance your work (Hint: it's not always the best-looking shots!)

• Find inspiration in your own albums, from other artists, and in nature

• Make large-scale quilts with a standard-size inkjet printer

This accessible guide to creating fine fabric art with digital photos covers everything from the tools and equipment you'll need, to designing, finishing, and assembling your quilt.

Lone Stars Made Easy - in Miniature!

• Make perfect miniature Lone Stars every time with this revolutionary new fold-and-sew paper piecing method

• No need for fussy measuring, cutting, or sewing on bias edges

• Learn on 7 vibrant quilts with full-size patterns

• Raid your scrap collection and choose just the right fabrics for miniatures

• Spangle your borders with diamonds and stars

If you've ever struggled to make a Lone Star quilt the old way, you're in for a pleasant surprise! These scrappy little Lone Stars come out with perfect points every time, and they're easier to make than traditional Lone Stars. Everything you need to succeed is covered here, from tools and supplies to binding and finishing your quilts.

Just in or Coming REAL Soon!!

We have several new books coming SOON! One, KyleAnn has already earmarked for her just-turned-16-yo grandaughter, who doesn't sew a lick yet - Sew with Sara. Here's what the publisher has to say:

• Sara shows you how easy and fun it is to sew cute clothes and accessories-and make money from your sewing
• 9 beginner-friendly projects include PJs, pillows, a tote bag, a cell phone or MP3 player cover, an apron, a notebook cover, and more
• Laugh along with Sara's journal entriesMeet Sara Trail, teenage sewing whiz, designer, and entrepreneur.

"Join Sara as she shows you how to find sewing supplies (shopping!), make fun stuff everyone will love to show off (clothes!), and earn extra money by throwing sewing parties and selling your creations (cash!)."


Another fun one . . . Fast, Fat Quarter Baby Quilts with M’Liss Rae Hawley . . . Make Darling Doll, Infant, & Toddler Quilts • Bonus Layette Set - Welcome Little Ones with Quick Quilts & Gifts

• The perfect baby gift! 10 snuggly cotton and flannel quilts for infants or toddlers, plus bonus layette set and 2 adorable doll quilts to make from leftovers
• These little quilts are so easy to make, you can finish one in just a day
• Go beyond pastels-a gallery of 40+ quilts shows each project in several different color schemes.

"What says love better than wrapping a baby or young child in a soft, cuddly, handmade quilt? Now you can make an unforgettable baby gift in a day or less, even if you're a beginner. This delightful assortment by M'Liss Rae Hawley includes a guide to quiltmaking basics and advice on creatively combining fat quarters with large-scale prints and other fabrics."


And the creatively daring (or wannabes!) will want to check out Fabric Art Collage—40+ Mixed Media Techniques by Author Rebekah Meier. Mix It Up with Dozens of Exciting New Ways to Create Mixed-Media Fabric Art

• Everything you ever wanted to know about mixed-media fabric collage - the techniques, the supplies, the fun of creating!
• Learn more than 40 original techniques, each illustrated with step-by-step photos
• Find out which products work best for each technique
• Test-drive your new skills with 5 small quilt projects

"Have you ever melted crayons onto muslin? Painted wool felt with bleach? Heat-embossed quilt batting using lace? Rebekah Meier has, and she shows you how to create fabulous fabric collages with these techniques and many, many more."


And don't miss the adorable Poster Quilts with Patrick Lose - 10 Festive, Fusible Quilts for Year-Round Fun . . .Quick Wall Quilts to Make You Smile All Year Long


• Brighten your home in every season with 10 lighthearted wall quilts from Patrick Lose
• Easy fused appliqué makes these quilts go together in a snap-start one today and hang it up tonight!
• Includes full-size, ready-to-use patterns, and complete instructions

"Give your seasonal décor an instant injection of fun with this collection of delightful small quilts from Patrick Lose. You'll be ready to decorate for any special occasion with super-easy wall and door banners for birthdays, New Year's, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, 4th of July, Halloween, the winter "Holly Days," and more."

and check back on this blog for more info on some of June's new selections . . .

Calling Cards—Connect with Style by Trice Boerens 200 cards inside. Keep in touch with new acquaintances - give them your personal calling card. 40 vintage and contemporary designs.

Cupcakes! by Lynn Koolish - 30+ adorable cupcakes to make with fabric, yarn, felt, and paper, plus lots of mouth-watering cupcake recipes.

Best In Show—24 Appliqué Quilts for Dog Lovers by Carol Armstrong - Show off 24 favorite dog breeds with charming little appliqué portrait quilts that practically sit up and say woof!



Viva Venezia! by Christine Porter - Recreate the grandeur of Venice in 10 splendid quilts inspired by mosaic floor tiles.

We are on our way to Pittsburgh for Quilt Market where we will see all of the new and exciting fabrics, books and patterns. We will try to document everything for you to see in our blog next week!

Have a great week!

RACE FOR THE CURE COUPON - for blog readers only!

Hey, Aren't those Pink .... Sew many ways to find a cure T-Shirts cool? Here is Kristens B-Friend Ryan sporting one from a couple of years ago. Wait till you see this years shirts, they are bound to be very cool since Miranda and Brook are ty-dying again!

Big sale this weekend, Saturday, May 2 is our quilt Spree Preview. First 25 people get a free gift. Stop in and say Hi!

Mary

100-yo Quilter / Race for the Cure

Barb Harwood of the Good Time Quilters emailed the link for this newspaper article on Emily Harrell, who is still quilting at 90. Read the article about this centenarian at http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/the-centenarian-quilter-513476.html.



We are fast approaching the deadline to register for Komen Columbus Race for the Cure. You can pick up a registration brochure at the shop if you need more information. Deadline for mail-in registrations is April 17th and the 24th for on-line registration. To register on-line, go to http://komencolumbus.org/. After you provide sign-in information, you can then sign up for the event and specify Always in Stitches as your team. Remember! If you sign up with us, you will get a free AIS team T-shirt. Wearing your Race for the Cure shirt (either the "official" shirt or the AIS shirt) OR your race number will give you a 30% discount at the shop (not including clearance items) after the race. We will also serve hor d'oeuvres right after the race while you shop.


Have a great week!

Dog Approves Quilt

Former customer Sara Rodgers moved to Kunkletown PA last summer and discovered that her new home is at least an hour from the nearest town - UPS doesn't even deliver to her! She had been working on a quilt made with the Quilt Patis before she left, and after getting everything unpacked and settled, discovered that she didn't have enough fabric or Patis to finish the project. She made an emergency call to a friend, who rushed to the shop, purchased Patis and the 2 yards of fabric she needed, and got it in the mail. As you can see, one of the dogs approves the new quilt-in-progress - he told her so!

If you have a quilting emergency, just give the shop a call - we'll be right on top of your request!!

Oh! Almost forgot to mention - we got some new Jelly Rolls and some new books in!

Have a great week!

Happy Monday!

Isn't it great that it is sunny out today! We got some great new patterns in today from Java House Quilts. These patterns are designed by Karen Brow from California.


AND you need to check out the cute Happy Stacker ring toy by Heather Bailey - you'll want to make it for your little one, that special grandbaby, or that baby shower coming up (for just $13.20)! This ring toy will keep baby entertained and the nursery adorable. ALSO! We have Heather Bailey's Fresh Picked Pincushions - the pattern provides instructions for your choice of pear, apple or tomato, as well as a small or large strawberry - all for $13.20

Stop in and see these great new patterns.

Here's your coupon!! Just right click on the coupon and select "print picture"!