Waterwheel House Quilt Shop

Late June

"Loulouthi" is here!!  We have 2 colorways...Blue/Green and Chocolate

Pink, Yellows ,Orange and Gray.  YUM!  Anna Marie Horner rocks!

Prince Charming by Tula Pink

Blue Greens...We have bundles...

Select Blue or Pink or both!  Bundles contain 6 fat quarters each and are $18.

Robyn Pandloph, "Bowood House" from RJR Fabrics.  $11 per yard or Bundled.  $18 for 6 fat quarters.

From The Art of Possibilities group by Free Spirit here is "Jazz City"

Jazz City Mosaic and Jazz City Graffiti are the companion fabrics for this  line.  $6.63 per half yard

Want to join the Farmer's Wife QAL (Quilt Along)?  We have the book that comes with the CD to download all the instructions and templates for each block.  We offer 10% off books everyday! This is an ambitious undertaking!

Coming Soon!  A new class using the "Creative Grids" Cathederal Window Ruler and this wonderful book by Lynne Edwards.

Another new class based on the teachings of Jean Wells will be offered soon.  This class will meet monthly and focus on a chapter of the book each time.  You will learn many new improvisational piecing techniques.  Color and composition are the backbone of these wonderful piecing techniques.

New Patterns from AArdvark Quilts

We have Kaffe Fassett stripes to make this quilt!

From "JayBird Quilts"

And

This pattern uses the new "Lazy Angle" Ruler from "Creative Grids".  We have several other patterns that use this ruler.  We will be having a workshop where you will learn how to use this ruler in a variety of ways.

Here is Judith's "Perfect Ten" Quilt by Swirly Girls, using Kaffe's "Folk Art" panels.  Stunning, huh? 

Another new pattern...

 By Tula Pink.  We are making a sample using her new "Prince Charming" line.

Might seem a bit early, but we are making pillowcases for every holiday.  Here is one of our new lines from "Quilting Treasures".  It is not to early to start making those holiday gifts!

 

Another fun stash busting class will be based on this great pattern.  Love the 3 D effect you get when you arrange the blocks in a certain way.

 
Gracie is sporting a new summer Hair Do!

You can call the shop, 802-824-5700 to order any of the above.  And, we are offering Free Shipping on all orders $50 or more until August 31st!

The new schedule of classes will be on the website shortly.  Waterwheelhouse.com

We appreciate your support of our "Brick & Mortar" Quilt Shop!  We know you have many options for buying fabric and sewing supplies .  When you choose to spend a bit more, you are keeping small businesses like ours alive! 

And don't forget our Frequent Buyer Card Program...When you spend $200, you receive 20% off your next total purchase at the shop or by phone order.  These cards never expire and we keep them here!

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

 

 

Joyous June

The wet and cold hasn't dampened our spirits here at WWHQS!  Perfect sewing weather...who could ask for anything more!  Here are some new arrivals.

So excited to finally get this book in the shop.  For those of you who read quilting blogs and participate in online, virtual quilting bees and swaps, you may know the quilters who created the quilts in this book.  If you have not explored the world of quilting blogs, including viewing photos on flickr, a photo sharing site, you are in for a real treat!  Here are 12 months of quilts from the "Modern Quilting Bee"  an online group.  The authors Alissa Haight Carlton and Kristen Lejnieks journal their year long virtual quilting bee.  There is a foward by Denyse Schmidt.  Each month showcases the designs of today's leading modern quilters along with easy to follow instructions.  Who knows...you may decide to start your own online bee and begin to collaborate with quilters all over the world!    We offer 10% off books everyday!  And we thank you in advance for supporting your brick and mortar quilt shops when you purchase books at the WWHQS!  To get more info on this popular blog, go to www.blockpartyquilting.com

Love this new pattern from "Quilts Illustrated"!  We have Lake House fabric's new fabric panels from the "Annie's Farmstand" line.  You can also use the Veranda Tote pattern and these panels to make a great summer bag.  Pattern is $9

Annie's Farm Stand Panels (the sunflower seed packets are the real thing!)  Gotta get those seeds planted soon!  Each panel is $8.68  You need 2 panels for the Mini Messenger bag and 3 for the Veranda Tote.  Both bag patterns are fat quarter friendly as well!

Getting in the summer spirit. We have lots of red, white & blue goodies!  Kwik Scrappy Stars is an easy pattern for a summer picnic quilt.  Pattern is $8.  A kit to make a 37x46 inch quilt is $52.00

The kit includes all the fabric needed for the top and 1st and 2nd borders.  You will have enough fabric left to make a pieced binding!

4th of July Easy Peasy Table Runner  $15 for Complete Kit.  Select a red paisley center panel with blue star border, or a blue paisley center panel with red star border as shown above.

2 new Easy Peasy Table Runners for Fall.  Floral center or Veggies!

Complete Kit $15 Fabric is from Quilting Treasures and has gold metallic highlights!  Gorgeous.

We have bundled some of our fabric lines for "Turning Twenty" quilts.  These make twin size quilts using the book "Turning Twenty Again"

20 fat quarters  Camelot by Jason Yenter for In The Beginning Fabrics  $59.00

Breakfast At Tiffany's by Fig Tree Quilts from Moda   $59.00

Jewel Tone and lights from Island Batiks  $60.00

Journeys by Kathy Davis from Free Spirit Fabrics  $59.00

  These are just a few of our bundles of 20 fq's.  We assemble these bundles with all of our latest fabrics!

Well,  gotta run.  As Always,

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

 

 

More March Magic

Whew....  What a busy week.  We have enjoyed being part of The Vermont Shop Hop that will end this Sunday at 3 PM.  We have met so many quilters coming from all over the State. For many it has been their first visit to the Waterwheel House.  It has been a real pleasure!

I had some time today to photograph some of our newest additions to the shop. 

New Fabric

Art Class from Michael Miller

Colored Pencils!  And look what Judith made...

This is the "Awsome Tote Bag" from  For The Love of Fabric.

Inside lining is the "Splat" fabric and the pocket is the "Art Class Fabric".

What a perfect bag for any artist or scholar, young or old (Like me!)

Also from Michael Miller..."Bicycles" in quilter's cotton and...

Laminate! 

"Rockin Rooster" and "Minie Hana" in purple and fuschia- What a combo!

Beautiful watercolored roosters!  Think, aprons, bags, placemats, table runners...

Alexander Henry, New Arrivals

Griffith  Park Butterfly, Dot and Leaf.

Love these grayed down colors.  I am working on a surprise quilt with these fabrics!  So stay tuned and check back.

Also from Alexander Henry-

Meiji Mumm in Indigo and...

Nora Neko in light blue and indigo.  What a treat...sophisticated kitties!  They are so hard to find!

Meg is making me a vest from one of our Kwik Sew Patterns.  I will be modeling it soon!

I am so excited to introduce to the shop a new line of ribbon.  Imported from Italy, Fettuccia, 100% tightly woven cotton in lucious colors!  We are using it in everything from wearables to quilts.

Fettuccia means "ribbon" in Italian!

Here is a close up of this wonderful stuff!  I have been waiting to add ribbon to our inventory but couldn't find anything special enough for my customers.  Now here it is!  TA DA!

We have been making wool easter bags with this ribbon trim and will be having an Easter workshop in April.  Look for our April Class Schedule coming out next weekend.

New Books...

Everything you ever wanted to know about quilting on your home sewing machine.  This is the 4th edition and is considered the ultimate "Bible" for learning how to machine quilt.  By Harriet Hargrave,  Heirloom Machine Quilting.

Quilts, Baby by linda Kopp.  This book offers piecing, patchwork and embroidery in some of the hippest designs for baby I have yet to see.  Here is a peek inside the book...

How Adorable!

Nursery Stitch is another winner by Rebecca Shreeve.  More hand embroidery combinations for baby stuff to make.  An inside peek...

This Quilt is amazingly cute!  And look at this...

Awwwwww!!!

And we have been waiting for this to be released.  By Liesl Gibson of Oliver& S, Little Things To Sew.  Look inside...

Can't wait to make a little town for my grandbaby Andy.

This is a wonderful addition to any stitcher's library.  By Alicial Paulson,  Embroidery Companion.  This is her second book, she also wrote Stitched in Time.  We are so into hand work .  The Spring and Summer months bring on the wonderful weather to stitch outdoors!  We will be ready!

Speaking of hand stitching...I love cross stitch and this book contains small projects made into greeting cards!  Joan Elliott's Cross Stitch Greeting Cards.

Ever heard of "Zentangle"?  It is the meditative art of doodling.  Zentangle is said to increase relaxation, improve focus and enhance creativity.  What more could a quilter ask for?  Suzanne McNeill has compiled projects that combine fabric arts, quilting and embroidery.  Very unique! 

A few new patterns...

This makes a large quilt and is similar to another Swirly Girls Pattern "Perfect Ten".  This is great for larger prints and bold patterned fabrics.

Also by Swirly Girls- Summer Romance.  This pattern uses large pieces to make this a quick and easy quilt to whip up.  The photo on the pattern is not the best, but we will be making a vibrant sample soon enough for your viewing pleasure!

The "About Town Bag" and the proper size grommets!  This pattern uses our fabric from Fig Tree, " Breakfast At Tiffany's.  We have several new quilt patterns using this fabric line as well.  I am working on a "Snail's Trail" quilt called "Parasols".  I will post a pic when it is finished.

In the meantime, thank you to all of our new customers who helped to make our Shop Hop a success,  And to all of our "regulars"  thanks to you as well!

Hope to see you soon!  Happy Sewing!

Shelley

 You can call the shop to order any of our new goodies.  802-824-5700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March Magic

Life is magical here at the Waterwheel House Quilt Shop!  Every day we get something new! Just in....

The "Camelot" collection by Jason Yenter.  2 gorgeous colorways-

Rich hues of rust, peach and red!

Delicious Blues and greens!

 

 

 

 

 

Jason has published a new book of patterns to go along with this line.  The patterns are based on the Camelot Tales.

Beep Beep by Alexander Henry is a very substantial weight for quilting cotton.  We are glad that this company has not sacrificed quality for price.

 
Moda's line, Robotics is too darn cute for words!  I am working on a quilt using both of these boyish prints which I will reveal soon.

Little Girls will delight in Ballerina Fairies  from Moda.

"Oh My" by Sanae from Moda is a home dec weight twill at a remarkable price.  Love the chocolate and teal companion fabrics, so rich.

Detail of Main Print

Here is a detail of the teal.

Have you seen these great woven fabric baskets?  We have a way to make these in a snap.  In stock is  heavyweight nonwoven stabilizer strips, precut for use in this pattern by "Aunties Two".  How cool is that?

Want to try the latest zipper craze?  We have the patterns and the zipper accents to make pins, bracelets and necklaces.  The patterns,  "My Garden Zips" and "Zipper Jewels"  are by Amy Barickman for Indygo Junction.  The packages of zipper accent trims contains one yard each of five colors.  Think of the possibilities to create and embellish!

A little girl on Spring Break would love this easy to sew, easy to wear dress.  The varigated hibiscus flower fabric is designed by Alfred Shaheen, "Hawaiian Prints-Pua Nani".  Aloha!  The pattern is "Polka Dots & Summer" from Fig Tree & Co.

Our new Improv Club Meeting on Friday was a blast.  Our savvy sewers met every challenge with enthusiasm and confidence.  Here are a few samples of their amazing work.

Their homework was to find a photo they liked and select colors from the picture to match fabric and create!  Citrus Delight!

Veggies galore.  Love this color scheme.  Seems we have a food theme going here!

Some Improvisational Piecing.

Way to Sew Girls!

Mastering improv trees and stars!

Remember, our next Improv Club II  meets the last Friday in July and ends in November.  You can register now to reserve a space for the Summer/Fall Club.  No prior improvisational piecing experience is necessary.  Club is limited to 10 participants.  Registration fee is $25.  You pay $10 a meeting for supplies and instruction.

March 11, thru the 20th is the Vermont Shop Hop.  We will be open special hours during the Hop.  Daily 9-6 pm, including Sunday and Monday.  The last Sunday, we will close at 3pm. 

Here are our 2 Shop Hop Projects we designed especially for this year's Hop.  We used the Shop Hop Fabric in each project.  Passport holders will receive free patterns for each project and kits will be available.  Hoppers will receive a discount on the kit prices as well.

Wall Hanging.  "Kaffe Fassett's Flower Shop"  Fusible, machine applique and free motion thread painting.

"Water All Around"  A lap quilt.  Can you guess the block?

 

Fabric Postcards, Saturday, 3/26 is one of our new classes.

Be sure to check out our new class schedule for March on the Web Site.

www.waterwheelhouse.com

Gracie still needs her booties for her hikes with Dad, but we are thawing out rapidly.  Hope to see you soon at the Shop.

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

P.S.  All flannel fabrics are on sale for the month of March for $8 per yard.  Now that's a great savings!

 

 

Happy New Year!

We are bursting with new ideas for sewing and quilting in 2011! Check out our web site for the January schedule of classes. http://www.waterwheelhouse.com/

Go to the site to view the January Calendar of classes, with prices and detailed descriptions.

Have you ever worked with Laminated fabric?  Make a tote bag, rain-jacket, poncho, bib or table topper with this super soft material. This is not like oilcloth! We just received two new laminated fabrics from Amy Butler and Tanja Whelan

Remember "Spot" that adorable puppy from the children's books? Just in, is Spot on fabric from Moda.

Judith couldn't wait to make this sample for the shop!

Also new this month is "Totes on Bolts" from Lakehouse. Purchase 3 panels and you can make a "Veranda Tote" bag with the pattern by Penny Sturgess. Or the same 3 panels will make a snazzy apron. Just cut out the pieces for each project on the dotted lines printed on each fabric panel. How cool is that?  Call the shop to sign up for the "Veranda Tote" class scheduled for Friday, January 21st or Saturday January 29th from 10:30-3:30.

You can make this tote bag with fat quarters of your choice as well.  I made this one with Amy Butler's new "Soul Blossom" line.

This bag has nice shaping and tons of pockets and is very interesting to make.

Speaking of Amy B, here is another quilt made by Kelly to show of Amy's newest line.

This is an "Atkinson Design" pattern called "Urban Cabin".  We love brights with white!

Here's a detail of the quilt.

We still have a few spots left in our Improv Quilting Classes scheduled for Friday, January 14th or Saturday, January 22.  10:30-12:30.  Become familiar with modern, improvisational piecing techniques.  Make and Take a small project.

My improv "Matisse" quilt.

We are celebrating these chilly winter months with a special, 20% off all "snowflake" and Jason Yenter's winter line of fabrics. 

We also have Christmas themed fabric marked down to $5.99 per yard.

I made this winter quilt using inspiration from Kajsa Wikman's new book "Scandinavian Stitches, 21 Playful Projects with a Seasonal Flair".  Call the shop to order this book.  It will make you very, very happy!

Here is my quilt....

Love the snowflake fabric.  This is a small quilt 45x36. Quick and adorable!

Also of note, 2 books , "Material Obsession 1" and "Material Obsession 2"  have all of us drooling.  This is quilt book to read cover to cover!  Talk about inspiration!  Call to order.

Kathy Doughty and Sarah Fielke offer lots of ideas for "modern quilting with traditional roots".

Check out the website for more classes offered in January.  And come in to browse our Valentine's Day display and ogle Kelly's newest creation for Valentine's Day.

Done up in Kaffe Fassett's reds and greens.

Pictures don't do our quilts justice!  Visit soon!

In the works is our new FLICKR Group sharing photos from our various Clubs and Classes.  Watch your email for an invitation to join one of our FLICKR Groups. You can click on this link to check out our progress.

FLICKR

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

December Shop Tour

 
Welcome to the Waterwheel House Quilt Shop!  Not Your Granny's Quilt Shop! Located on Route 100 between Londonderry and Weston in Vermont.

Walk up our porch ramp and view some of our beautiful quilt samples for sale. Our samples feature fabric, books and patterns that we carry inside the shop.

 
Come through our front door into our first room filled with  seasonal fabric from the industry's best designers. Plus the best notions, books and patterns available. We strive to carry the newest in modern books and patterns.  We do our research to bring you titles by Elizabeth Hartmann, Cherri House,Amy Butler, Kaffe Fasset, Boo Davis, Denyse Schmidt and more... 

 
 Browse the back showroom for the latest Kaffe Fasset, Philip Jacobs, Amy Butler, Michael Miller, Lakehouse, Andover Dimples, Solids, Batiks, neutrals and Japanese fabrics.

 
Here's Gracie our "Official Greeter" napping in front of our charming kiddy fabric by David Walker for Free Spirit.  We have fabric growth charts and alphabet panels too!

 
More kiddy fabric including adorable flannels are here in our small side room.  Some of our home-dec fabric by Denyse Schmidt(County Fair) and Amy Butler solids are housed here.  We also carry a line of "Kwik Sew" patterns for the novice garment maker (or quilter, like me!)  We have books and patterns to make clothes for 18" dolls and doll making supplies too!

 
In what was once the original living room of this old house, you will find unique flannels and lucious wools and wool felt.  We carry moda wool as well as "Weeks Dye Works" and National Nonwovens wool/felt blends.  For our hand embroidery friends we have Finca #12 perle cottons in an array of colors for cross stitching, wool applique and redwork.  Here you will also find wonderful books and patterns that feature wool and embroidery projects.

 
Art Quilting Supplies occupy a portion of this space.  We feature supplies to alter fabric such as Shiva Oil Paint Stix, Rubbing Plates and Stencils from Cedar Canyon. fabric paints and dyes, Angelina Fibers, foils, fabric markers, wool blank bags to embellish  with charms from "Art Girlz", wool roving and felting equipment, buttons and more!

 
We have a beautiful,bright classroom with sewing machines you can borrow for classes.  A full schedule of classes is published each month.  Brush up on your quarter inch seams, piecing and finishing skills or take a beginner class to learn to quilt.  Art quilting, tote bags, wearables and more are offered each month.  Save 10% off of all fabric, tools and supplies needed for your class.

 
Shelley and Meg work on "squaring up" a quilt.  Large tables, cutting mats and rulers make the job a snap! We supply irons and big boards for pressing as well.  Join us every Tuesday for "Open Sewing" sit and sew with friends on your own sewing projects for just $5!

We also offer ""Long Arm" Quilting Services with competitive rates and fast turn around time.

We have clubs, classes and events.  To stay posted join my email list.  Email me at shellesas@waterwheelhouse.com

 
Happy Sewing!  Hope to see you soon,

Shelley

Thanks to Nancy Terhune Photography for these beautiful pictures!

Stick Season

Well, here it is....Stick Season in Vermont.  No leaves, no snow, no people.  Just hunters and the occasional quilter.  On Friday, November 26th through Sunday, November 28th we are having a 50% off sample sale.  We make quilted samples to showcase our beautiful fabric, patterns and books.  When the fabric is gone, we sell the samples. Choose from bed sized quilts, wall hangings, table runners, tote bags, aprons and more all at 50% off.  We must make room for our new samples!  These items make wonderful, affordable handmade gifts.  Shop opens at 10 AM on Friday. We are closed Thanksgiving Day.  Here's a peek at some of our samples.

 Sale Price $250          Here is a sample from the book "City Quilts" by Cherri House. 

 Sale Price $275
Paper Roses pattern with fabric by Kathy Davis- "Journey's"

 Sale price $200
Detail of a "Turning Twenty" pattern with fabric from Moda's "Breakfast at Tiffany's" 
These are just a few of our newest samples.

Fabric from Michael Miller, "Afternoon Delight" pattern. Sale price $125.00

 Afternoon Delight pattern with "Doll Dresses" by Holly Holderman.  Sale price $125.00

Kaffe Fassett Fabric, pattern is from his book "Quilts In The Sun" Sale price $275.00

Also next weekend we are offering the following specials...

Buy 3 patterns, get one free~  10% off all Christmas fabric and patterns

Hundreds of yards of fabric at $5.99 per yard and $3.99 per yard. Fat quarters $1.25, half yard precuts $2.50.   All kits 15% off.  3 Days only.  See you soon!

Sale excludes consignment items.

Saturday afternoon, November 27th is our Free Demo Day!  You are invited to watch demonstrations on the following...  Zippered Pouches, 1 Yard Tote Bag, Paintstix on Fabric, Pillowcases with french seams,YO YO Garland,Wool Pennies, and more!  Kids must be accompanied by an adult.  Get inspired to create with fabric! 

 
 
 
 

New For November

Just want to share some new stuff with you. 
New line by Kaffe Fassett , additions to his "Liberty" Collection.  Love the tea pots!

Doggies and Roosters, great novelty prints.

Latest Book of full size patterns for those American Girl Dolls.  Too cute!

 

We have been waiting for this book to be released.  I think it is the best instructional guide to piecing and quilting published to date.  Elizabeth Hartman has a winner here.  We have 8 copies left!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look at these bright flannels.  Fabulous!

More new from Westminster's Kaffe Fassett Collective.

Rex the Robot, from the book by Boo Davis "Dare To Be Square"  Kelly is hard at work on these wonder!  You sew girl!

More adorable flannel to whip up a quick baby gift!

Wonderful prints by Martha Negly. Cut up and use with lots of white, oh yeah!

I made this quilt "Paper Roses" with fabric from Kathy Davis' new line "Journey's" from Free Spirit.

Just released this clever, clever book of small gifts to make with a Scandinavian flair.  Love it, love it!

There is much more to share but gotta go...

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

 

October Classes & News

Gracie's got a new necklace!  Perfect for October, who doesn't love candy corn?

This is an easy pattern and I can make her seasonal collars! 

Here are some of the latest offerings in patterns and books from the Waterwheel House Quilt Shop

 
Two new halloween patterns from "Bird Brain Designs" 

Another "Easy Peasy" runner made up in our owl fabric.  Kit  $14

Fall Penny Rug Table Runner and Coaster Pattern.

Wise old owl, pincushion pattern from "Bunny Hill"

We love this pin keep!

Wonderful Wool!!!

We now carry, handmade, ceramic buttons by Jennifer Jangles- the perfect accents for any project.  

Got buttons? This new book shows you how to create fab projects!

More gifts to make from felt from this clever book, now in stock.

Fresh and modern home dec projects pack this new book by Joel Dewberry.

Charming projects that combine piecework with cross stitch.  We carry Finca embroidery perle cotton, the best!

We are totally in love with the projects in this new book.  Take a peak inside...

This dolly has a few dots of velcro on her body and hair to attach these darling outfits.  How fun is this???

 These patterns can  also be embroidered for a darling small quilt any child would love.

Love to play dress up! 

We search and search for the latest and greatest books and patterns for our quilt shop.  Hope you like some of our newest gems for Autumn.   Click on any picture to see a larger view

   October Classes & Events

Every Tuesday, 10:30 AM-3:30 PM- "Open Sewing     $5 No Instructor.  Sew with friends and meet new ones.

Every Sunday, 1 PM-4 PM       Finishing School $15    Finish projects with an Instructor.  Learn  basting, layering, quilting, squaring up, binding and other finishing techniques. Work on any project  or any technique.  No Finishing School on Sunday, October 31st.

Saturday, October 9th, 10:30 am          "$5 Club", Sold Out

Friday, October 15th, 1 PM-4 PM - "1 Million Pillowcase Challenge"  Free

Wednesday, October 20th, 10:30 AM-4:30 PM-  "Modern HolidayWreath" Wall Hanging by Jason Yenter/  $20  plus kit fee.

Thursday, October 21st, 5 PM-8 PM - "Soup & Sew"  "Walk About" wallhanging.  Materials list, wing clipper tool req.      $20 Includes a light supper!  Advanced Beginner

Friday, October 22nd, 1- 5 PM- "Bella Bag" hand bag. Materials List     $20

Wednesday, October 27th, 10:30 AM-2:30 PM- "Easy Striped Table Runner"  Materials List, 60 degree ruler req.    $20

Thursday, October 28th, 5 PM-8 PM  "Soup & Sew"  "Walk About" wallhanging.  Materials list, wing clipper tool req.   $20 Includes a  light supper.  Advanced Beginner

Friday, October 29th -Sunday October 31st- Retreat Weekend with Froncie Quinn  Call the "Colonial House Inn" for more info  802-824-6286

Schedule your own "Retreat Weekend"  Quilting friends of 4 or more stay at the "Colonial House Inn" and sew at the Waterwheel House Quilt Shop.  Select a project or just sew on projects in progress.  Teachers are available and the Colonial House has special rates for participants.  www.cohoinn.com

Announcing our 2nd Quilter's Challenge for Autumn and early Winter!

Rules for this challenge are as follows.  Use only solid or fabrics that read as solids( such as "Dimples" or other tiny prints) and 2 1/2" squares. 

 You may use just 2 colors or more. Quilt can be any size. 

We are offering bundles of solids in any colorway-  25 F.Q.'s for $25.  Call to order and we can ship. 

 Our Pot Luck Party and Show&Tell will be scheduled in early February, so you have lots of time. 

Please call or email to be added to the list of Challengers.  We will have prizes for many categories. 

Our 1st Challenge "9 Patch" this summer was such fun we can't wait to start this new contest.

For inspiration look at quilts by Amish or Gee's Bend, read Cherri House's new book, "City Quilts" or view the following websites-  www.dsquilts.com, www.filminthefridge.com, www.flickr.com/groups/freshmodernquilts, or www.ohfransson.com

In the mean time,  Happy Sewing,

Shelley, Judith, Kelly, Kim, Meg and Gracie

 

 

 

 

  

 

September Selections

Here is a glimpse of what's new for fall at the Waterwheel House.  Call the shop at 802-824-5700 to order any of our featured products.

 Fat Quarter Fabric Bundles

Bundles contain 7-9 fat quarters

We have the best fabric bundles for Halloween.  Save 20% off all Halloween Bundles through October.

Our Fall Fabric Bundles are a selection from Timeless Treasures, gorgeous.

 
Japanese fabrics from Seven Islands are here and bundled. These charmers are way-cool!  We love the natural linen with these deep indigo's and reds.

Fav's from Rowan Designers, Kaffe Fassett, Philip Jacobs and Brandon Mabley. 

Fabric By The Yard

Sunflowers from Timeless Treasures.

 
More Halloween from Alexander Henry...Witchy Witch

 
Tractors, oh my!

Snow Buddies, panel.

Martha Negley and Philop Jacobs, Autumnal Florals and Fruits, yummy!

Holiday fabric from Jason Yenter for "In the Beginning Fabrics"
Richly hued solids in a rainbow of colors that span the color wheel.

30 new bolts of Kaffe Fassett,s latest prints, including his Liberty of London collection "Marylebone"  

Canvas for bags and home dec from Alexander Henry and Seven Islands.

More holiday from Alexander Henry and from Makower. 

Valorie Wells 

  
Crazy Cats! 

           New Gifts and Books

 

What quilter wouldn't love this calendar?

 
Or this one?

Modern sewists will adore this book!  The quilts are based on city sights that evoke texture and pattern, (like tire treads,bar codes ,city harbors and parks).  Using rich solid hues these quilts are a study in color and value.  We have all the solid fabrics in stock to make these fabulous quilts.  You can make wonderful quilts for your friends and family who like a more contemporary look in their home decor.

 

Sew Liberated by Meg McElwee- more stylish projects!

We adore fat quarter quilts at the WWH.  This book is terrific!

 
  "Turning 20"is another staff favorite.  Grab 20 fat quarters and away you "Sew"!

This is a charming project filled wonder~beautiful photos too!

More inspiration from our favorite designer, Kaffe Fassett.

Dress up your 18" Dolls from your fat quarter stash!  American Girl Dolls love these outfits.  

Patterns & Kits

Here's a darling sample from our Modkid line of patterns for dolls.

We are carrying more wearable patterns for kids and adults too.  This darling dress is so easy to sew, no set in sleeves.  Our Erin McMorris fabric, "Weekends" from Free Spirit is perfect for this little number.

 
 
  This is the pattern from Vanilla House Designs.

The "Bella Bag" uses these very cool snap in grommets. These happy sewers whipped theirs up in a day.

 

Our next generation of sewists!

This wool scarf was a snap to make, what a great pattern from Indygo Junction.

Great patterns by Heather Bailey

Another quickie for Fall, a runner by Patrick Lose.

The "Strippy Table Runner" pattern by Karen Montgomery and our holiday fabric make a quick easy gift.  We have several border fabrics suitable for this pattern.

 
This kit uses the fabric  Doll Dresses II from Lakehouse Drygoods.  We used "Afternoon Delight" for the pattern.  After quilting, you can embellish the dresses with rick rack, buttons and charms. $55

More Kits...

This kit uses an alphabet panel from Lakehouse Drygoods.  Dress this up with rick rack.  A perfect baby shower gift.  Kit Available  $32

 
This large lap quilt is one of our favorite patterns.  We used these gorgeous, large scale floral fabrics from Martha Negley for "Free Spirit".  The geraniums are stunning in saturated hues of pinks,reds and corals.  Kit Available.  $65

Fabric from Michael Miller and the pattern "Afternoon Delight" make a smashing wall hanging kit. $51.99

 A closer look.  

 

Riley Blake fabrics make this wall hanging kit a charmer. Fusible applique makes sewing a breeze. $54

Bees and Hummingbirds dance among the daisies, fabric is from Michael Miller.  Kit-$49.95

What little girl wouldn't love this quilt. The pattern is PDQ(pretty darn quick) from "Swirly Girl Designs".  The fabric is "Hopscotch" by David Walker for "Free Spirit"  Kit $35

A closer look!

 

"Witchy Witch", fabric from Alexander Henry.  Comes in a purple color way too!  We have bundled (6) 1/2 yards with a yard of the Witch fabric. Make your own design or follow our idea.  Fabric Bundle $42

Cute or what?

Also available in a blue and white colorway, Jason Yenter's gorgeous holiday line and his pattern make up this spectacular large wall hanging.  $65

Our signature "Maple Leaf" Quilt kit is available once more.  Make your own Waterwheel House Quilt with our selected cuts of Kaffe Fassett prints.  Kit $112

Event Pics

Our 9 Patch Challenge Party was a huge success! The pot luck luncheon was delicious and the quilts were so different!  Our next Quilter's Challenge will be announced shortly.

Our Challengers!

Members of our 2011 $5 Club

A finished top from last years $5 Club.  Way to sew, Sandy F.!

A finished  2010 "Mystery Quilt" top, completed by Sara M.

Gracie is waiting to greet you at the shop!

See you soon,

Shelley, Judith, Kelly, Kim, Meg and Cara