NEWS FROM
OLD TRINITY SCHOOLHOUSE QUILT SHOP
WINTER 2005 (Vol.6, No.1)
3200 Trinity RD. (Corner of US 220 and Trinity Rd. between Daleville and Fincastle)
Mailing Address: PO Box 189, Fincastle, VA 24090
Carolyn and Stan Nelson
Hours: 9-6 Monday thru Saturday
Closed Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Day, Memorial Day, and 4th of July
Phone: (540) 992-1233 e-mail: trinityquilts@AOL.com
NEW WEB SITE: www.TrinityQuilts.com
GREETINGS TO ALL:
From all of us to all of you HAPPY NEW YEAR. JANUARY is a time to make resolutions and new beginnings. Our resolution is to try to bring you more quilting inspiration and fun with a variety of wonderful fabrics, books, patterns and new notions. We are continually adding to our inventory with shipments coming in almost daily. Come on in and stock up so you are ready for that January weather which gives you time to be nice and cozy and sew,sew,sew, and quilt, quilt, quilt. OUR first new beginning of 2005 is to add a new club/block of the month program, Circle of Friends by Pat Sloan. See Club section for details.
DONATED FABRIC
The girls center of the Rafiki project in Malawi thank you for all of your donations of fabric and notions. The girls have made blouses with the larger pieces and they are piecing with the smaller ones. Because of the fabulous response we had, we are not collecting at this time.
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW SALE
DEC. 31 & JAN 3-8
We hate to part with some of these great fabrics, but we are bulging at the seams. There are some great stash builders and quilt backs in this group. 40% off on all Christmas fabrics, 30-40% off selected fabrics (at least 300 bolts). 20% off all books and 30% off a selected group. Thimbleberries fat quarters $1.50 each, buy 12 and get the 13th free. Don’t miss this great opportunity.
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY EVENT
FEBRUARY 6, 1PM TO 5 PM
YOU BRING THE BOWL AND SPOON AND I MAKE THE SOUP AND MUFFINS. BRING A PROJECT TO WORK ON AND STAY TO SEW, EAT, AND VISIT. OF COURSE, SHOPPING IS ALWAYS AN OPTION AND WE WILL HAVE A GREAT SALE TOO.
FEATURED BOOKS
We are on auto-ship with the following companies: Quilt in a Day, C&T, Martingale (That Patchwork Place), and AQS, so we get all the new books hot off the press.
PRIMITIVE PRIMER by Jan Patek and Sue Spargo: This wonderful book was out of print, but is back by popular demand. The cover quilt is a fabulous combination of folksy appliqué and piecing.
GARDEN DANCE by Jan Patek and Cherie Ralston contains 4 primitive floral appliqué patterns.
MACHINE EMBROIDERY MAKES THE QUILT by Patty Albin contains 6 creative projects with 26 designs to unleash your embroidery machine. Contains a bonus CD for embroidery machines.
BASKETS AND BOUQUETS: A Collection of Vintage Embroidery, a Four Corners Designs book. If you love that old embroidery, this book is for you. Quilts, vest, pillows, pillowcases, towels, dresser scarf and bag all feature old fashioned embroidery .
WOMEN OF DESIGN: Quilts in the Newspaper by Barbara Brackman. Barbara introduces you to many of the designers of the 1930’s who produced patterns for the Kansas City Star. There is a wonderful sampler basket quilt with a block from each of these designers. Also included is a fan quilt and a Scottie quilt. Lessons in color and fabric choice for a certain look are included as well as border options.
SUSAN McCORD: THE UNFORGETTABLE ARTISTRY OF AN INDIANA QUILTER by Barbara Brackman. Susan was quilting from 1850 to 1890 and one very unique aspect of her work was the use of strip pieced leaves in appliqué. In this book you will find many quilts with stylized flowers, urns, vines and leaves as well as the pieced quilts, Indiana Puzzle and Ocean Waves.
CELEBRATE GREAT QUILTS! Circa 1825-1940, the International Quilt Festival Collection. This is not a pattern book, but you can learn a great deal about quilt history and quilts from the wonderful photos and from reading the descriptions. If you love antique quilts, this is a “must have” book.
BLENDING PHOTOS WITH FABRIC, a beautiful new way to combine photography, printing and quiltmaking. The stunning quilts in this book are very unique.
PRAIRIE QUILTS: Projects for the home inspired by the life and times of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Old favorite patterns are combined and set in interesting ways. My favorite is the navy and pink “House That Pa Built” quilt.
STAINED GLASS APPLIQUE, THE SIMPLE FUSED WAY by Brenda Brayfield. This book teaches you how to appliqué the pieces, finish the raw edges, and quilt the layers, all at the same time without bias tape.
300 PAPER PIECED QUILT BLOCKS by Carol Doak. This is an amazing collection including animals, flowers and leaves, geometrics and abstracts. Includes a CD.
QUILTER’S BOUNTY, Extraordinary Quilts from Ordinary Blocks. 14 projects plus a good quilting basics section.
THE QUILT THAT WALKED TO GOLDEN: Women and Quilts in the Mountain West from the Overland Trail to Contemporary Colorado, by Sandra Dallas (author of The Persian Pickle Club). A master story teller, Dallas captures the spirit of adventure and drive for survival of America’s pioneer women, who often recorded their lives in the quilts and personal documents they left behind.
ENDURING GRACE: This book was out of print, but has been brought back by Froncie Quinn, one of the authors, by popular demand. It is a book of quilts from the Shelburne Museum with 5 reproduction quilt patterns included. These are classics.
PERIODICALS: We carry QUILTERS NEWSLETTER MAGAZINE, McCALLS QUILT MAGAZINE, AUSTRALIAN PATCHWORK AND QUILTING, AND DOWN UNDER QUILTS as well as BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS QUILT SAMPLER MAGAZINE.
These periodicals are a great value because they all have lots of patterns and instructions.
FEATURED FABRICS AND KITS
NEW LINES FROM MODA: FAT QUARTER BUNDLES OF : SEASIDE ROSE, prints and plaids, GATHERINGS (Jan Patek), prints and plaids, CALICO CRAZE (1870’s Barbara Brackman) prints and plaids. We will also be receiving bolts of Gatherings. Pieces of My Heart has a wonderful Spring panel out by Sandy Gervais. We will also be getting coordinates for that.
GINGHAM ROSE: We have just kitted up (in 3 sizes) the LAST round of this popular yellow and red quilt with the pretty border print border. We have the sample in the shop.
BIRDS AND BASICS, an 1830’s collection by Harriet Hargraves P&B. (Whole collection) We have several simple free patterns to go with this group.
BRAMBLEBERRY FARM by Pat Sloan for P&B. (Whole collection) This will be used in the Brambleberry Friends block of the month.
STURBRIDGE VILLAGE COLLECTION by Judi Rothermel for Marcus Bros. a wonderful early 1800’s collection.
CHARLESTON COLLECTION by Judi Rothermel for Marcus Bros. (We have the whole collection of prints.)
CELEBRATE THE CENTURY: by Froncie Quinn for Pinacle Fabrics. This is a wonderful collection of 1800’s reproductions. Froncie has been working with Sturbridge Village and the Shelburne Museum producing wonderful reproduction quilt patterns for years and this is her first fabric line. (Whole collection coming soon).
HOME SWEET HOME II by Kathy Hall for Andover Fabrics in conjunction with the American Folk Art Museum. This is a flannel collection which was inspired by the museum’s collection of wool rugs. Included is a wonderful panel which becomes the center medallion of a frame quilt. (coming soon)
GINGKO FANTASY by Andover Fabrics is a unique Asian inspired collection which will be coming soon.
BLENDED QUILTS III by In the Beginning. These are beautiful florals and paisleys, great for that “blended” look.
GARDEN VIEW QUILT KIT: This 48” by 51” quilt features the window panel quilt with toiles, florals and paisleys. The pattern is in the book “BLENDED QUILTS II”.
TICKINGS: We have in a group of 7 tickings from Moda in various colors.
JUNGLE SONG QUILT KIT AND FABRIC by Laurel Burch: We have just received another shipment of this fabulous fabric and we have the kits ready.
PIECES OF HER PAST, GERDA’S QUILT: This quilt goes along with one of the Elm Creek Quilt Series of Novels, The Runaway Quilt, a story about underground railroad quilts. The fabrics were designed by Jennifer Chiaverini, the author of the series.
CANNONBALLS, CROSSES, AND LOSSES: This simple pattern which combines a snowball block with a 9 patch makes a very rich, handsome looking quilt in civil war fabrics. We have the pattern and the kit.
BLOCK PARTY: our newest panel, and mug is “FUZZY THINKING”. “SEASONS OF LIFE“ is the newest biblical theme panel. “QUILTERS SEARCH ENGINE” is the newest T- shirt, and it comes in pink. “QUILTING IS MY BAG“ is the newest tote bag, this one with zipper and inside zippered pocket. These fun panels, patterns, totes, t-shirts and mugs just make you smile and they make great gifts. We still have most of the other panels.
GAIL WILSON DOLLS: More new kits: Miss Liberty and Uncle Sam, a pair of 8“ painted cloth dolls, Museum Folk Doll Series #8 boy and girl, Primitive animals #1 and Primitive Animals #2. 2 Angels.
CLASSES
BEGINNING QUILTMAKING
6 TUESDAYS, FEB. 1,8, &15 AND MAR. 8,15,&22
9:30-12 OR 6:30-9
FEE: $40, TEACHER: CAROLYN
Class includes basic instruction in fabric selection, rotary cutting, assembling of quilt top, quilting and binding in 6 sessions. You will make a lap size quilt with fabrics of your choice while learning quilting skills. Book required: Fons and Porters Complete Book of Quilting. This is an absolute beginners class, however, you must know how to operate your sewing machine.
VERA STYLE QUILTED BAGS
SAT. Jan. 29, 10-4
FEE: $18 TEACHER: CAROLYN
PRE-QUILTED FABRIC makes these bags easier to make. We have 5 pre-quilted fabrics with coordinated border prints. You could also quilt your own fabric before class if you wish. We will be making the Rotary Cut Border Bag, The Zipper Bag (pattern required).
HAND PIECING
SAT, FEB.5, 9:30-4:30
TEACHER: CAROLYN
We will be using Jinny Beyer’s book “Quiltmaking by Hand” and the Jinny Beyer Perfect Piecer to make two blocks. Fabrics should include a border print and coordinates. There is no fee for this class with the purchase of the book and tool.
FUN, FAST, FABRIC BOXES
SAT, FEB. 12, 10-4
FEE: $18 TEACHER: CAROLYN
These decorative and useful boxes may be even more fun than the fabric bowls. A great gift idea. The stiff interfacing (FAST2FUSE) for this project is a new product which is fusible on both sides, eliminating one step in the construction process. The book and interfacing are required.
FASHION FABRIC SCARVES
SAT. FEB 26, 9:30 -12:30
FEE: $15 TEACHER: PAT LINGLE
Knitting with fabric is all the rage right now, scarves, purses, etc. Pat has had fun with this fast technique and will show you the basics. You will need 1 to 1 ½ yds(depending on desired length) of a BATIK fabric and knitting needles. You will be well on your way to a scarf by the end of the class. Pattern required.
GRANDMOTHER’S FLOWER GARDEN THE QUILTSMART WAY
SAT. MAR 12, 10-4
FEE: $ 18 TEACHER: CAROLYN
If you love this nostalgic quilt, but have been intimidated by the prospect of piecing lots of hexagons together by hand, this class is for you. It does entail simple machine zig-zag sewing. Pattern with fusible interfacing required. Beginner with ¼ inch seam and rotary cutting experience. Machine must be able to zig-zag, unless you want to do hand appliqué (which is OK).
MACHINE QUILTING IN SECTIONS
SAT. MARCH 26, 10-4
FEE: $18 TEACHER: CAROLYN
Machine quilting a large quilt can be a challenging task at best. Marti Michel, author of the book “Machine Quilting in Sections” provides us with several ways of accomplishing our projects. This class is a demonstration/ process class. We will be utilizing the techniques on a small quilted piece. Book required.
CLASS DISCOUNT: YOU RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL SUPPLIES AND FABRIC FOR CLASS.
3RD SATURDAY SAMPLER, HIDDEN STARS
FRI. 9:30, 1:30 & 5:00
SAT, 9:30 ONLY
This year’s program is a wonderful quilt by Marti Michel called Hidden Stars. The fabric line is Rose Garden and you can make the quilt in lavenders or rose and gold. You MUST sign up for this program as I will not be making extras each month. You get the 12 blocks for $5 if you bring the completed block back the next month at one of the above demo, times. If you do not complete the block or do not come to the demo, the next block is another $5 (NO EXCEPTIONS). As with previous years, sashing, borders, and bindings are at your expense. If you have not seen the picture of the quilt and the fabrics, they are available.
CLUBS
THIMBLEBERRIES CLUB: CIRCLE OF LOVE: Made with love, given with love, received with love, and remembered with love. What a nice way to think about our quilting passion, because so much of our work is given away. Beginning in Jan. we will start on the Sunrise quilt which will take us 6 months at one block a month. The second half of the year we will be making the Sunset quilt. Regularly meets the second Sunday of the month at 2pm. (shop opens at 1:30). All are welcome and there is no charge. Special patterns from Lynette Jensen are featured. Kits available. Door prize, refreshments, show and share, a good time to socialize.
DEAR JANE CLUB: This group meets to share their experience of recreating a very special historic quilt from the Civil War era. Some of the members have more than 50 blocks made. Others (like me) have a few made. Club meets the first Thurs. of the month from 9:30 -2pm. Bring a lunch and blocks to show and share and one to work on, too. If you have not started, come and find out all about Jane Stickle’s 1863 quilt.
JAN PATEK AND FRIENDS GIRL GANG: “Sunshine on my Shoulder” designed by Cherie Ralston is this year’s Girl Gang quilt. It is a wonderful quilt combining piecing and appliqué with a primitive sun, Jan’s signature stars, baskets and sawtooth sashings. You will receive a pattern for a section of the quilt each meeting. There will be recipes, words of wisdom for life as well as quilting and some extra projects. This is not a class, but we’ll try to share some demonstration of a technique and have the section of the quilt to show. We’ll also expect a lot of showing and sharing. Club meets the first Thurs. of the month from 1-4 and we are still trying to get a 6:30-9 group going. There is no charge for this club.
JO’S LITTLE WOMEN CLUB: A small old looking quilt will be featured each month. The idea for this and the Girl Gang is a gathering of women coming together to enjoy the process of making old looking quilts and needful things. Both group projects lend themselves to hand work, but you can use your machine if you like. In addition, they are scrappy, and call for fat quarters, a great opportunity to use some of that collection. We will have Jo Morton and Jan Patek fat quarters. No charge for the club which meets the first Thurs of the month 1-4 and again, we are trying to get an evening group going. You will notice that Girl Gang and Jo’s Little Women meet at the same time and it seems to be working well.
4th WED. LANDSCAPES: This is a group to share knowledge, inspiration, resources, etc . as they relate to creating landscape quilts. This is not a class, but expect lots of learning and sharing to take place. Group meets the fourth Wed. from 10-2. Bring a lunch. Shirley Albright and Joan Allen are facilitators.
PAT SLOAN’S CIRCLE OF FRIENDS CLUB is starting the third Sat. in January at 10:30 AM. This club will include a newsletter from Pat with projects, hints, recipes, and words of wisdom. A time to sit and sew and share is planned. A wonderful whimsical, folk style block of the month quilt, Brambleberry Friends is also offered. The quilt has seasonal motifs to take us throughout the year. There will be a charge for this club since it is a BOM. I’ll have more on pricing soon.
WEB SITE
www.TrinityQuilts.com
ACTUALLY OPENING ON THURS. DEC. 30!!!! REALLY!
