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Fall 2009 Issue
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Dancing Cranes
Quilt designed and machine quilted by Patti Carey for Northcott Silk
Pieced by Susanne Ebsworthy
Flight of the Dancing Cranes fabric designed by Ro Gregg
Flight of the Dancing Cranes—fabric is sophisticated elegance! The
cranes' beauty and their spectacular dances have made them highly symbolic
in many cultures, thus they are the focal point in this beautiful Asian
collection. Each piece of fabric is a work of art—the exquisite detail
and sparkle in every petal, lantern, butterfly wing, and background print,
along with the gold metallic highlights running throughout, add a special
Midas touch. Ro Gregg has designed a collection that translates seamlessly
into home dec applications as well as a palette of color that will never
go out of style.
INTERMEDIATE
Finished Quilt Size: 116" square
Finished Block Size: 15¾" square
Number of Blocks: 29 (7 Block A, 6 Block B, and 16 Block C)
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Mountain Columbines
Quilt designed by Erin Witt for Westminster Fibers
Deer Valley fabrics designed by Joel Dewberry
A modern fusion of flowers, fauna, and architecture, Deer Valley is
a wonderfully serene collection of columbines and wildflowers interlaced
with geometric patterns. Artist and fabric designer Joel Dewberry brings
a modern, yet timeless appeal to his designs— incorporating diverse styles
from many different
periods, in addition to a cohesive mix of
colors found in nature, such as terracotta, azure, barn wood brown, goldenrod,
and tarragon. This contemporary combination of color and composition
expresses Joel's passion for elegant lines and bold design motifs, with
colors that are ideal for quilting, home décor, accessories, and clothing.
INTERMEDIATE
Finished Quit Size: 90" x 108"
Finished Block Size: 12" square
Number of Blocks: 39 (17 Snowball, 22 Star)
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Cuddle Kitty
Quilt designed by Pearl Louise Designs for Troy Corp.
Fabric designed by Pearl Loiuse Krush
Tuscany Square fabrics have all the color and country charm of the Tuscan
region in Italy, an area known for its landscapes and artistic heritage.
This is the latest collection from Pearl Louise Krush—in which she has
captured the ambiance of the region, as well as complementing and coordinating
with her previous fabric collections. Pearl's special touch is everywhere
in these delightful fabrics, from the large topiary panel in the collection,
to the burgundy, gold, and olive tones in the coordinating textures and
prints.
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
Finished Wall Hanging Size: 27" x 27"
Finished Quilt Size: 53" x 65"
Finished Block Size: 9" square leaf block and 21" square pumpkin
block
Number of Blocks: 16 leaf blocks, 2 pumpkin blocks
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Welcome Home
Quilt designed by Barbara Campbell for Blank Quilting
Sketchbook fabric designed by Yolanda Fundora
Display a warm welcome in your home with this inviting appliquéd and
pieced quilt. The appliqué center wreath goes together quick and easily
whether appliquéing by hand or machine. It is accentuated by a black
frame, multiple borders, and subtle metallic highlights which add a
bit of elegance. The Sketchbook fabrics stem from an ongoing collection
of ideas and drawings Yolanda Fundora keeps in her journal—doodles
of flowers, paisleys, and intriguing shapes which she has recorded
over time. These quick sketches have been collected and captured into
eye-catching fabric in both warm tones of sienna and garnet, and cooler
shades of aqua and lime; all which make beautiful quilts, home décor,
and personal accessories.
INTERMEDIATE
Finished Quilt Size: 60" x 60"
Finished Block Size: 22" x 22" center, 6" x 6" border,
and 6" x 6" cornerstone
Number of Blocks: 21 (1 center, 20 border, 4 cornerstone)
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Jacob's Mill
Quilt designed by Jennifer Bosworth of Shabby Fabrics
Quilt pieced and quilted by Tricia Talbott
Mill House Inn fabrics designed by Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree & Co.
Joanna Figueroa's inspiration for fabric design comes from vintage
quilts and their gentle colors. To Joanna, designing starts with beautiful
color, color we see everyday, that suddenly looks fresh and new when
put together into an unexpected grouping. "The palette dictates
the designs, and slowly a collection grows." Quiltmakers at every
level of expertise will find this quilt appealing. Four-patch and half-square
triangle units go hand in hand to create this simple yet alluring design.
The quick piecing and fresh, vintage prints with their soft, contrasting
color values create an inviting accent for any room!
BEGINNER
Finished Quilt Size: 71" x 87"
Finished Block Size: 24" square
Number of Blocks: 6
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Autumn Opulence
Quilt designed by Pine Tree Country Quilts for Henry
Glass & Co.
Opulence fabric designed by Brenda Pinnick
With formal training in both fine art and design, Brenda Pinnick brings
her enthusiasm for color and pattern to the fabric world. Brenda's Opulence
fabrics are a mix of country elegance and whimsy, combining Jacobean
florals and decorative paisleys on a background of subtle, ever-popular
dots. The collection includes two
colorways—cool blues and the warm tones of autumn, which are represented
in the featured quilt. With shades ranging from deep burgundy to butter
cream, creating warm and cozy surroundings is just what Brenda had in
mind!
BEGINNER
Finished Quilt Size: 64" x 80"
Finished Block Size: 16" x 16"
Number of Blocks: 12
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Harvest Baskets
Quilt designed by Margrit Hall for RJR Fabrics
Harvest Eve fabric designed by Lynette Jensen of Thimbleberries
Combine a classic basket block variation with fabrics rich in autumn
color to make this warm and welcoming featured quilt. Lynette Jensen's
latest collection of Thimbleberries fabrics, Harvest Eve, consists
of her distinctive designs and timeless color palette. Twenty-one fabrics
in shades of forest green, rust, gold, and reddish-brown coordinate
with her previous collections, resulting in hundreds of ways to make
beautiful quilts and other projects for inviting home decor.
INTERMEDIATE
Finished Quilt Size: 70" x 87"
Finished Block Size: 17" square, 6" square
Number of Blocks: 12 basket, 4 leaf
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Swirling Leaves
Quilt designed by Pine Tree Country Quilts for Wilmington Prints
Lovely As a Tree fabric designed by Cynthia Coulter
Cynthia Coulter's studio overlooks forests and gardens, where there
is an array of nature-inspired subjects for her paintings—so it is
obvious where her idea for the Lovely As a Tree fabrics came from!
Her artwork has been reproduced on fine art prints and wall coverings
to fabric for home décor and accessories. An accomplished painter and
designer, Cynthia began painting as a child and has not stopped! She
credits her grandmother with much of her inspiration as well as the
beauty and grandeur of nature.
BEGINNER
Finished Block Size: 18" x 18"
Number of Blocks: 6
Finished Quilt Size: 54" x 64"
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Indian Summer
Quilt designed and quilted by Heidi Pridemore
for P&B Textiles
Pieced by Kathy Norton
Pop Parade 2 fabric designed by P&B Design Team
Capture the spirit and warmth of late summer into autumn! P&B's
trendy Pop Parade 2 collection has been recreated with exciting new
color combinations and patterns! Polka dots, stripes, plaids, and geometric
prints in tones ranging from sunflower yellow to harvest brown, as
well as an extensive variety of
neutral prints, give this collection its contemporary flair with a
country feel—falling somewhere between sophisticated and cozy. It all
adds up to fashionably fun décor and accessories!
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
Finished Quilt Size: 46" x 58"
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Radiant Poppies
Quilt designed by Diane Nagle for Benartex
Flower Show III fabric designed by Benartex Design Team
Following Flower Show I and II, Benartex adds to it's bouquet of truly
exquisite florals with the latest Flower Show III collection. Lush,
oversized poppies and geraniums are surrounded by luxurious leaves
as well as coordinating paisleys and stripes. Brilliant colors, ranging
from an intricate lemon yellow to a marbled black damask, give quilt
projects a sophisticated elegance, along with a breathtaking view of
a garden full of exotic flowers!
INTERMEDIATE
Finished Block Size: 28" square center block, 14" square
corner blocks
Number of Blocks: 5 (1 center, 4 corner)
Finished Quilt Size: 59" square
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Vintage Cross
Quilt designed by Christina McCourt for Marcus Fabrics
Beyond Basics and Bonnie Blue Neutrals
fabric designed by Paula Barnes
This strikingly simple yet dramatic quilt is comprised of beautiful
reproduction fabrics from the Bonnie Blue Neutrals and Basics collections
designed by Paula Barnes. Paula is a noted reproduction quilt specialist
and quilt designer for Bonnie Blue Quilts. Her passion and love of
antique quilts and fabric has led her to the next step—designing reproduction
fabric quilters love to see. Paula has created this palette of detailed,
vintage motifs in deep reds, greens, and blacks, to coordinate and
complement the wide range of Marcus reproduction collections.
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
Finished Quilt Size: 64" x 76"
Finished Block Size: 12" square
Number of Blocks: 20
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Glistening Falls
Quilt designed by Cyndi Hershey for Red Rooster Fabrics
Kingyo fabrics designed by Red Rooster Studios
Simply elegant fabrics with a hint of gold metallic accents! Kingyo
is a collection of dramatic, Asian-inspired prints that symbolize love
and friendship. The focal piece is a panel design depicting koi splashing
through glistening waterfalls. Coordinating pieces include a koi medallion
print and an extraordinary multi-stripe allowing for a variety of design
possibilities. Large and small scale florals against dark backgrounds
add to the depth and drama of this striking collection.
BEGINNER
Finished Quilt Size: 27" x 48"
Finished Block Size: 4½" square
Number of Blocks: 32
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Crossroads
Quilt designed by Virginia Robertson for Bali Fabrics
Bali batik fabric designed by Princess Mirah Design
Princess Mirah unveils her latest collection of hand-dyed batiks—Geo-Fun.
A collection of geometric designs in rich tone-on-tone shades of opal
and teal that enrich both traditional and modern quilt projects. Princess
Mirah's inspiration for fabric design is taken from her surroundings—the
beautiful Balinese landscape and its architecture, as well as the legacy
of a wax resist dyeing technique that dates back centuries. She has
kept this traditional method alive by creating modern, bold designs
with the same time honored and quintessential batik process. The depth
of color and interesting textures in these one-of-a-kind batiks make
simple pieced quilt blocks more exciting and complex.
BEGINNER
Finished Quilt Size: 76" x 91"
Finished Block Size: 13½" square
Number of Blocks: 20
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Bluebirds in Formation
Quilt designed by Cate Tallman-Evans for Fine Lines Fabric
Bluebird Dishes and Watermark fabrics designed by Lily Mae
Discover nature at its finest! The Bluebird Dishes collection is a
wonderfully fun assortment of bluebirds, bird nests, petite florals,
and grassy vines on bright colorful backgrounds. This charming balance
of flora and fauna is the culmination of many months of watching bluebirds
feathering their nests in the nearby laurel trees. Fabric designer
Lily Mae is thrilled to bring her passion for art and wildlife to fabric.
Bluebird Dishes and its companion line Watermark, a series of 18 mottled
swirls ranging from light to dark, offer many creative options for
colorful quilts and home décor.
INTERMEDIATE
Finished Quilt Size: 75½" x 90½"
Finished Block Size: 13½" square
Number of Blocks: 20
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A Touch of Frost
Quilt designed by Pine Tree Country Quilts for In The Beginning Fabrics
Floragraphix IV fabric designed by Jason Yenter
Jason Yenter's forte is designing art on the computer, and Floragraphix
IV shows just how beautiful and exciting these designs, born on a screen,
can translate into fabric! This is the fourth collection in a series
of prints that just get more complex and more colorful with each new
compilation. The detail is exquisite, with intricate abstract patterns,
layers, and colors—rich reds with touches of orange, cool blues and
greens, and gem-like purples and magentas. Jason's designs are created
with the idea that fabric will be cut up—and these cut up pieces are
works of art!
BEGINNER
Finished Block Size: 14" x 14"
Number of Blocks: 12
Finished Quilt Size: 58" x 72"
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