Waterwheel House Quilt Shop

Ooh La La! October

Ooh, La La!  Lovely New Lark fabric by Amy Butler!

Stack O'Lark Fat Quarters!

Would you like to get your hands on these beauties?  Well....If you attend our Trunk Show and Make and Take Event on Saturday, November 12 at noon, you will be entered to win a bundle of this new line by Amy B.  So what is this event all about?

Jessica Vandenburgh of "Couture Clutch Purse" fame will be bringing all of her wonderful patterns to the shop and showing us samples of her bags and totes.  After the trunk show, Jessica will be demonstrating how to make her latest pattern...Folded Fabric Ornaments!

Red and Green

Blue and White (Remember to click on any pic to enlarge)

These ornaments are a NO SEW project.  Jessica will get you started on making these fabulous decorative ornaments.  How about making a bowlful of these in non-holiday fabric? What terrific gifts these will make.  Kits will be available for purchase  and will include the pattern, pins, fabric and embellishments to make one ornament.  There is no charge for the Trunk Show. Space is limited, so call today! 

802-824-5700

We still have a few spots left for Jessica's "Couture Clutch Purse" class on Saturday, November 5th.

Jessica provides the hardware ,tools and glue to make this chic bag.  Interfacing and fabric are available at the shop.  These bags take 2 fat quarters to make and are very quick and easy! Class is $40 and includes hardware etc... Call today to sign up for the Clutch Class on November 5th and /or the Trunk Show Event on November 12th 

Last weekend we enjoyed the Empire Quilt Fest in Clifton Park NY.  Here is our booth...

Couple of Views.

Here are a few of my favorite quilts in the show.  They were all wonderful!  Way to sew ladies!

loved the 3 D birds!

Very Cool!  Art quilt.

Ruching...I want to Ruche!

Soft and beautiful!  Love the gradation of colors!  Pink and Yellow, yum!

Wild!

So impressive, our Vendor's Choice Award.

Very Waterwheel House!

Clever,clever!

I apologize to these wonderful quilters for not including their names but I was to rushed to jot them all down. Hope to see you soon!

As Always,

Happy Sewing!

Shelley

Still September

What could these be???

These are the frames that Andrew made for our "Our Off The Wall" quilt class.  Truddi is a fabulous teacher and her student's projects are very, very cool.

Here is Truddi's sample, all ready quilted and ready to be stretched on a frame.

Hey, these curved seams are a snap!

Way to sew, Adelaide!

Go, Mary!

After quilting, square up and measure.

Trace

Fold

Mark corners and sew.

Turn

Fit on frame.

Stretch and staple.

Voila!

Side View!  Finished work of quilted art is 8x8x3!  Ready to hang!

New, New, New!!

Kaffe Design Rolls, Fall 2011.  Own a strip of each of his 30 newest fabrics!

Beautiful Fall Colored Bundles!

Jungle Buddys Baby Quilt Kit

Bicycle Baby Quilt Kit

Aqua and Red Baby Quilt Kit.

Children At Play Baby Quilt kit.

Remember you can click on any image to make it bigger!

Super Heros Baby Quilt Kit

And lots lots more!  See you soon!

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

 

Suprising September

Our Sunflowers finally Bloomed! The wall-hanging looks great on the old barn. This is a great panel quilt to practice your free motion quilting!  Kits available.

Vermont is open for business!  We suffered no damage from the floods from Hurricane Irene!  You can get here from there!!  Here is a bit of what is new at the WWHQS.  Rembember to click on any picture to enlarge it.

Children at Play, from Michael Miller.  This is a baby quilt using the "Crazy Eights" Pattern from Bits and Pieces.    We have this in a kit.

Also fabric from Michael Miller.  Aqua and Red with "Forest Life" as the focus fabric.  Kit available.   Baby quilt.

2 New Easy Peasy Table Runners for the Holidays.  Kits availabe

Bamboo Quilt.  Pattern by Jaybird Designs.  Fabric is from the "Juicy Blossoms" collection from Quilting Treasures.  Kit Available.  Uses the new creative grids "Lazy Angle Ruler".

Sunflower Runner.  Fabric from Robert Kaufman.  Kits Available

"Growing Green" fabric from Alexander Henry.  Kit Available

Based on a pattern by Julie Stockler. Using Kaffe Fassett Collective Fabrics.  40"x40"  Kit Available

A block from the quilt.

Based on a tutorial from the blogger, "Filminthefridge"  Rectangle Squared.  Kits available

"Off The Wall" quilt based on a design by Jean Wells.  Sign up for this wonderful class, Friday, September 30th.  10:30-3:30.  Instructor, Truddi Greene.  You will learn curved, inset piecing and thread painting.  Your finished project will be 8"x8"x3".  Wooden frames will be included in the class fee.  Here is a head on view.

Truddi sells lots of her quilts in area galleries and shops.  She has a wonderful eye for color and design.

This weekend, Saturday, September 17th from 9-5 and Sunday, September 18th from 9-4,  we will be selling our wares at the Bennington Quiltfest.  The show will be held at the Mount Anthony Union Middle School, 747 East Road in Bennington Vermont.  Directions can be found on the web. We will have all of our latest and greatest kits, patterns and books!   www.benningtonquiltfest.com

Saturday, October 1st from 11:30-1:30,will be our 3rd annual Challenge Event.  Challengers will meet at the old Town Hall in South Londonderry to share their quilts and enjoy a potluck lunch.  If you bring a dish to share you are invited to attend even if you are not a challenger.  We will be voting on different aspects of the quilts and there will be prizes and give aways.  I can't wait to see all the talented interpretations of this years Challenge.  Hope you can make it.

Saturday, November 5th, 10:30-2:30 is our 2nd "Ruffled Couture Clutch Class".  Jennifer VanDenburgh shares her pattern and expertise in making this easy clutch that requires only 2 fat quarters!  Frames, glue and special tools are included in the class fee.

Of course these bags look fabulous in our wonderful fabrics.

We are looking forward to a gorgeous foliage season.  We hope to see you soon!

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

Autumnal August

There is Fall in the air in Southern Vermont.  The leaves are starting to change.  What a perfect time to get those sewing projects in order!  We are so excited about some new arrivals here at the WWHQS.

It seems like we have been waiting forever for our Kaffe Fassett Collective Design Rolls to arrive.

We offer 4 colorways.  Red, Green, Neutral and Blue.  There are 30 2 1/2" strips in each bundle.

$34.50 per roll

Here is a great pattern for the design rolls by Jaybird Quilts.

A baby quilt takes 24 assorted strips, a Lap takes 54 strips, a Twin takes 78 strips and a Queen takes 129 strips.  Pattern is $10.

And new fabric from Lecien is here!

Yummy Fat Quarters!

Yay!  "Mochi Mochi" fabrics from Lecien are here!  The colors are based on Japanese sweet treats called Mochi.  Monica S. Snow is the designer of these darling prints.

We will be combining the "Flower Sugar" line with" Mochi Mochi"

This is Paris Apartment.  We have 5 pieces in the line. 

"Treasures and Tidbits" from Kaufman by Piece O'Cake Designs.  We have the whole line in fat quarter bundles and 13 prints on bolts.

2 fat quarter bundles will make this great pattern called "Off The Rail"  by Jaybird Quilts.

How cute is this?  Julie Herman is the designer of these patterns by JayBird.

What we have on bolts.

Piece O' Cake designed an applique quilt for this line of fabric called "Fresh Picked Posies".

Full size patterns and great instructions.  Can't wait to make this!  Fusible applique of course! ;)

Here is one more pattern by JayBird Quilts, called Bamboo.  We will have kits available ASAP using the "TidBits and Treasures" line.  This quilt pattern works great for any fabric line. I am finishing a quilt using "Juicy Blossoms" from Quilting Treasures.  I will reveal the sample soon. (Gotta sew the binding on)!

New from Mary Englebreit, "A Friend is a Gift.  We have 4 pieces in this line.  Adorable!

For you coffee lovers we have "The Daily Grind" from Quilting Treasures.

We've got a free pattern for this fabric and Judith is working on a sample.

Detail.  There is a fabulous panel that you can fussy cut.   Vintage ads for coffee  in many languages.

Halloween is coming!  I think we have the best selection of Halloween fabric ever.  Here is our Robert Kaufman selection.

Cats, Owls, Spiders, Oh my!

Gotta love these elegant felines.

Jack O' Lanterns

Spiders

Cats and Dogs!

We have 2 Fall wool applique kits ready to go.  These include the pattern, Finca Embroidery perle cotton and all the wool felt needed to complete each project.

Harvest Bounty is a 8x32 penny rug table runner and 4 mug rugs.  $54.

Pumpkin and Crow is a pattern for a pincushion and needlekeep. $24

We have made kits for 2 wall hangings for Fall.

Pumpkin Grins is 36x36. Kit is $38 and includes back and binding.  This pattern by Eleanor Burns also has instructions for 4 pumpkin grins placemats (this fabric is sold separately)

Sunflower Wall Hanging Kit.  $35 or $52 with the back included. 32x56.

A few new patterns just in...

Any color way would be stunning in this pattern.  Show off those amazing big prints!  $10

Great pattern for fussy cutting large prints.  Beginner friendly.

 And finally, look what I found in my local Antique Shoppe!  This beauty is a "G" series made in Elizabethtown New Jersey between 1911 and 1920.  It works too.  We are using it for display. 

The decals are called "Red Eye"  Here is a pic of this beautiful scroll work on the metal plate.

It is in beautiful condition!  Here is the case.

And I couldn't believe my luck.  I  scored this treadle table too!

Another great display piece! 

We have selected Amy Butler fabric now on sale!.  Our class lists for September and October are on the website. waterwheelhouse.com

Our "Couture Ruffled Clutch Class" was a blast.  The ladies finished their bags and are planning to make more!  Jessica VanDenburgh was a dynamite teacher, everyone raved!  We are planning a second class on Saturday, November 5th  for those of you who missed the August session.  Stay tuned for more info.  Here are a couple of pics from the class.

Jessica D.

Gluing the frame was tricky.

But with expert instruction, our students breezed right along.

Love Sara's fabric choices.

Ruthie used  fabric from the Ebony and Ivory line by with a pop of red orange batik on the ruffle.

Jessica supplied the glue, frame, screwdrivers and timers for each student.  Student's supplied 2 fat quarters, matching thread and scraps for the ruffles.  Here is a close up of one of Jennifer's samples we have at the shop.

Jennifer also has frames with chains for shoulder bags and these frames are hypoallegenic and nickel free!  Wow!

That's all for now!  Hope to see you soon!

Happy Sewing!

Shelley

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August Antics

We have been busy, busy busy here at the WWHQS!  I have some quilty pics to share.

Finished my "Strawberry Picnic Quilt"

On the Waterwheel

Gracie wouldn't walk on it!

The back is a "cheater" whole cloth patchwork from Lake House Drygoods latest collection Annie's Farmstand.  Actually a lot of the fabrics are Lake House with some wonderful strawberry prints from FabriQuilt and Michael Miller.

And our wonderful label!  For Sale....$350  85x85

Judith finished piecing this "French General" quilt ages ago.  Andrew, our long arm quilter did a great job quilting this King Size beauty!

Another view.

Quilting Detail.

The back and our label.  For Sale....$900

My Jolly Jungle quilt.  Improv piecing and quilting by Andrew.  Sold!

Quilted by Shelley on her Bernina.  This is a panel.

With borders added.  33"x52"  $95 

Flip Flop strip quilt.  40"x70"  a beach blanket.  $75

In the que for long arm quilting is this stunning top by our pal Arlyn! Andrew is sketching out quilting motifs to enhance this work of art.  Not For Sale.

Detail.  What a wonderful use of large prints (Kaffe Fassett)

My "Lou Lou Thi" quilt.  Using improv piecing and Ana Marie Horner's latest fabric line.     48"x58".  $200

"Wrenly" by Valori Wells.  Pattern by Swirly Girls, Perfect 10.  Twin  $375.  Pieced and quilted by Shelley

Detail

Another View

Back

Meg, our resident seamstress modeling her latest creation.  The pattern is "Diane Kimono Dress" by Serendipity Studio.  Fabric is Phillip Jacobs and Kaffe Fassett.

Back of dress.  Not for Sale.  There are 5 variations and 4 lengths in one pattern!

Lots of new fabric arriving daily.  Just in....

Autumn Inspirations from South Seas Imports.  $11.99 per yard. 6 fat quarters.  $18

Flower Sugar from Lecien Fabrics.  $11.99 per yard.  4 fat quarters $12.

Ebony and Ivory from Quilting Treasures.  $11.99 per yard.  5 fat quarters $15.

Heirloom by Joel Dewberry from Free Spirit Fabrics.  $11.99 per yard.  9 fat quarters $27

Holiday Dazzle from VIP Fabrics.  $11.99 per yard.

Perfect Pitch from RJR Fabrics.  $11.99 per yard.  4 fq's  $12

Magnolia by Laura Gunn for Michael Miller Fabrics.  $11.99 per yard 8 fq's $24.

Painter's Canvas solids from Michael Miller.  $11.99 per yard.  8 fq's $24.

Spellbound by Renee Nanneman for Andover Fabrics  $11.99 per yard 4 fq's $12

Trick or Treat Parade from RJR  $11.99 per yard 5 fq's $15

Sunshine Resort from Quilting Treasures. $11.70 per yard

Tawny Scrawny Lion $10.49 per yard.  We have a panel to make a book.

Here is the inside cover.

Coordinates to Tawny Scrawny to make fun stuff.  $10.49 per yard.

Whew...Oh and don't forget our schedule of classes for late Summer and Early Fall, August thru October.  Check out the calendar on the website.  waterwheelhouse.com

Hope to see you soon!

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

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

 

 

June is Jumpin' At The WWHQS

Just getting around to posting pics from the Glen's Falls Quilter's Quild show we attended in Queensbury New York last weekend.  Our booth set up went more quickly this time and again, we received tons of compliments on our setup as well as our merchandise! :D  Here are some booth shots... Remember you can click on any picture to view it larger!

"Come on in...."

Easy Peasy Table Runners, fat quarter boxes, kits and bundles.

Kona Cotton Bundles, samples,kits....

Shiva Oil Paint Sticks Demo Station

We met so many quilter's who have never been to the shop.  We are looking forward to seeing our new quilting friends soon. 

I was so impressed by the quality of the quilts in the show.  I picked a favorite and gave her my Vendor's Choice Award.   When I first saw this quilt, I thought, now here is a quilter after my own heart!  We are on the same wavelength!

Lisa Filion's  Quilt.  Love the colors and the improv piecing, not to mention the big stitch hand quilting "Ala Kaffe Fassett."  Here is a detail pic.

Wish I had the time to do some hand quilting!  You can find out more about Lisa on her blog Upstatelisa.blogspot.com  Way to sew Lisa!

I took pics of some of my fav's at the show.  I apologize, I do not have the quilter's names to give them credit for their beautiful work... but here they are-

Baltimore Album Style Quilts are so impressive. 

Blown away by this applique!

Gotta say, wow!

Gorgeous Art Quilt

Hand quilted, trapunto wall hanging...a stunner!

Look at this quilting, oh my!

I am always a sucker for hand embroidery, how charming!

Gradation of value amazing, huh?

Double blue Ribbon winner, wow!

Nice!

In the wearables category, this umbrella!  I wouldn't take this out in the rain!

All in all, a great show!

I have been doing a little sewing at home, but first I had to clean up my area!

I haven't seen this much table space behind my machine in ages!

This is neat and tidy, for me!

I am trying to rescue 4 beautiful orphan blocks I made a years ago in a class with Deb Tucker at Fletcher Farm School of Crafts in Ludlow Vermont.  The pattern is called "Dizzy Flying Geese" and it was before Deb's "Wing  Clipper" ruler days.  I used reproduction fabric designed by Froncie Quinn from the quilt collections at the Shelburne Museum.  I loved the bright colors then and of course I still love them now!  See, I sew with repro fabric too!

The center panel is a cheater and is a reproduction of a quilt made by Florence Peto called Grandma's Flower Garden.  The actual quilt, on display at the Shelburne Museum is very small with needle turn applique!  The colors are right on.  The problem will be the borders, they will need to be pieced.  Flying Geese probably....and I will definetly use the Wing Clipper ruler!

Would love to do big stitch quilting on the panel...it has printed stitch lines on the fabric!  This could be a lifetime project!

I am also working on a quilt using the "Stonehenge" pre-cuts from Northcott.  They are beautiful! The pattern has you make the quilt in quarters.  You stack the 4 quarters and cut a half circle, then reassemble the pieces.  The whole project is based on value, lights, mediums and darks.

Progress so far...

Be sure to check the website for our newest schedule of classes and events.  Click on "Calendar" and then, "View Entire Calendar" to see all the details of a class, click on the title.

On Tuesday, July 19th we are having a special Bargello Class taught by Jan Broude of the Quiet Valley Quilt Guild.  Jan is an expert in this piecing method and is a whiz with color and value.  There is so much to gain from taking this class.  Jan is full of tips and quilting history!  Here is a small sample of her work.  Please register ASAP for this class as there is a materials list you will need prior to the class so you can start collecting fabrics.  Call or email me to register.

Detail of Jan's latest Bargello she made for our Solid's Challenge.

 

 

 

 

 

May Sewing & Quilting Classes

             Here is our line up of classes and events for May, 2011.

Sunday, May 1 or Sunday May 22nd-  Paper Piecing Workshop  Learn the secrets of Paper Piecing  also known as "Foundation Piecing"  The most complicated quilt blocks are usually paper pieced.  Think "Mariner's Compass" or any block with lots of points and tiny pieces.  Paper piecing makes these blocks a snap.  $25 plus materials.  1-4 pm

Example, projects will vary.

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

Wednesday, May 4th or Wednesday, May 18th- Totally Awesome Tote Bag This pattern from "For The Love of Fabric" by Karen West  is a winner.  A sturdy tote, measuring 14"x17" makes a great quick gift.  It has a large outer pocket and inner pocket.  We have 2 kit versions or you can pick your own fabric.  10:30-3:30 pm.  $25 plus kit fee or materials list.

  Kit One

Kit Two

Saturday May 7th or Friday May 20th-Paint Stix on Fabric/ Rubbing Plates - Learn how to use these fabulous oil pastels made expecially for fabric by Cedar Canyon.  This class will focus on "rubbing plates" and color blending.  You will create blocks for a wall hanging, pillow, pocket for a bag or quilt.  10:30-12:30 pm.  $15 plus materials and book fee.  Suitable for ages 10 and up.

This is a Holiday version using the "Holiday" rubbing plates.  You have other image options such as leaves, flowers and or curves.

Garden Rubbing Plates/Wall hanging

Sunday, May 8th- My First Table Runner- Introduction to quilting.-  Learn the basics of piecing a quilt top.    You will focus on pressing, cutting, pinning and piecing a small table runner.  Ages 10 and up.  1-4 pm.  $20 plus tools and  $15 Kit fee.

Easy Peasy Table Runner/ Placemats are not included in this class

Wednesday, May 11th-  "Mumbo Gumbo" a pattern by "Pie In The Sky Quilts"-  This is a fabulous stash buster quilts that will use up a lot of scraps.  It is so-oooo simple and fun!  Finished size is 63"x84", you can add borders to make it bigger.  10:30- 3:30 pm.  $30 plus materials list.  This is suitable for a confident beginner.

Thursday, May 12, or Saturday, May 21- Improvisational Quilting Class-  Learn how to piece a block without a pattern.  This is an intuitive process and tons of fun!  This is a class not to be confused with our Improv Club.  You will learn several improvisational techniques.  10:30-12:30.  $20 plus a $10 materials fee.

Saturday, May 14th- $5 Club/Sold Out  10:30 am  and our "Solids Challenge Party"    11:30-1:30 pm.   We will still be open for regular business today but we will be hosting a pot luck luncheon for our Challengers who participated in our quilt contest where sewers had to use only solid fabrics and 2 1/2 " strips.  We will be displaying all the quilts on the porch!  Come and see  our talented customer's interpretations of this Challenge!

Sunday, May 15th- 1 Yard Shopping Totebag - Make a quick snazzy tote using just 1 yard of fabric!  1-4 pm $25.

Thursday, May 19th -  Free Motion Quilting Techniques - This is an introductory class to Free Motion Quilting.  You must bring in a sewing machine with a darning foot and that has a feature to lower the feed dogs.  1-3pm  $20 plus materials list and book purchase.

  Wednesday, May 25th- Springfield Sews/Sold Out - 10:30-3:30

Thursday, May 26th- Fusible Applique Wall Hanging-  Learn the secrets of machine applique.  Recreate the quilt designed by Shelley for the 2011 Shop Hop, "Kaffe's Flower Shop".  10:30-3:30 pm $25 plus kit fee or materials list.  Bring a Lunch.

Kaffe's Flower Shop

Friday, May 27th-  Improv Club/Sold Out   10:30-12:30

Hand Applique and Embroidery Club-1:30-3:30- $25 registration fee and $5 per session.  Join Judith and Shelley and work on any hand sewing project.  Share ideas and techniques.  Tea and cookies served!  A relaxing afternoon of sewing and conversation.  This club meets the last Friday of every month.

Saturday, May 28th- Paintstix on Fabric- Stenciling Techniques  - Using special negative and positive shapes these stencils make unusual patterns.  You can make wall hangings, table runners, bags, pillows and much more.  Paintstix ,after drying, are heat set with an iron and the fabric is then washable!  10:30-12:30 pm  $15 plus materials and book purchase.

Sunday, May 29th- Finishing Your Quilt- Bring in your finished quilt top and learn to layer,quilt and bind your quilt.  (Bring in a small wall hanging or table runner)  1-4 pm $25.

Please register early by calling the shop or stopping by.  Classes are the best way to improve your sewing and quilting skills!  In a class you can get answers to your quilting questions!  We hope you find a date and time that works for you!  Join us in our beautiful classroom and bring a friend or 2 or 3!  Call if you have any questions.  We also offer private lessons for $25 per hour.

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

 

 

April Additions

We have new fabric coming in daily!  Just in...gorgeous colors of Michael Miller's "Garden Pindots".  This is a wonderful blender fabric that goes beautifully with all of our bright focus prints.  We have also received our shipment of Northcott's "Stonehenge" precut 2 1/2" strips, 40 strips per package.  Can't wait to see what our sewing friends will make with these striking fabrics!

 

                          Michael Miller Garden Pindots in yummy colors!

Just in... 22 new bolts of Kaffe Fassett favorite classic prints!  Yay!  

We have updated our sale area with new additions.  Black and Whites and soft Neutrals.  Great stash builders!

 Classic Black and Whites
 these new sale fabrics are $5.99 per yard.

                 New Easy Peasy Table Runner Kits are $15 in our latest fabric....                           Jason Yenter's Camelot fabric in the red colorway

 
And in the blue colorway.  These kits are complete with back and binding!

 
Barn Yard fabric makes a great kitchen runner!

 
Blue colorway of "Nouveau Riche", we also have this in the violet colorway as well as the green.  This runners are a perfect beginner project or a quick 2 hour project any quilter would love. 

  Call for price 802-824-5700
This is a fusible applique project we have in a kit.  A "Springy" Delight!

 
"The Bella Bag" in Camelot....Blue!  We have a new kit that is complete with grommets, magnetic snap,fusible fleece plus this wonderful fabric!

 We used the "Awesome Tote Bag" pattern and our Farm Yard fabric for this fun tote.  To market to market we go!

 
Here is an interior shot of the bag with the chicken feet fabric!

 
This line makes a darling childs quilt too.  This pattern is PDQ from Swirly Girls.  Pretty Darn Quick!

 
And "Goo Goo" from Alexander Henry...Kelly is working on a "Crazy Eights" baby quilt with this line.  Love, love, love!!

 
We are wild about these socks!

Also from Alexander Henry, Meg made this classy vest from a Kwik Sew Pattern and Meijie Mum fabric.

 
Yep, that's me!  Gracie observes the fun!  Here is a rear view....:}

 
We used our new Fettucia ribbon for the ties.

Let's see what else is there to share?  Oh....

 
20 Riley Blake flannel fat quarters makes this charming quilt.  Faith whipped this up using a "Turning Twenty" pattern.

 
Finally, I made up a quilt with the Mod Kids panel, I made the dolly months ago.

 
And here she is!  You can make a quilt with dollies to go with.

 
Here is Linda and Judith at our last Improv Club meeting.  We made improv houses!  Our next Improvisational Quilting Club begins the end of July and meets once a month thru November.  We can only take 10 members and registration is now open.  There is a $25 registration fee and $10 per meeting for supplies.  Call the shop to register.

Our schedule for April is on the website.  waterwheelhouse.com

Take note that on Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17 we will be vending at the Northern Lights Quilt Guild Show in Hanover, New Hampshire.  Come and see me there!

Our full schedule of classes will resume in May. Among the offerings will be a new Paintstix class.  Here is a sneak peek at one of the paintstix projects...

 
This was made using a "Cedar Canyon" floral rubbing plate.

I have this King Size Philip Jacob's beauty on display at the shop.  We will be getting his new designs in later this month...Can't wait! 
 
That's all for now!  Happy Sewing!  Oh and a quick reminder, Our "Solids" Challenge Party has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 14th at 11:30 am.  And last but not least...  The Waterwheel House Quilt Shop will be 2 years old April 19th!

Shelley

 

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!

November & Early December Classes and Events

Tuesdays- Open Sewing $5  10:30-3:30

Wednesday, November 3rd- Basic Free Motion Quilting  $20  1-4PM.  Your machine must have an "open toe" embroidery foot.  Bring several 16"x16" squares of fabric, batting and backing, include a light fabric, a dark fabric and a large print fabric.  You will also need 'King Tut" quilting thread a size 90 sharp or quilting needle and basting spray, plus your regular sewing supplies.

Thursday, November 4th- Kwik Sew Pajama Pants.  $15, 10:30-2 PM.  Bring a lunch.  What a great gift for family members. Patterns are available in a variety of sizes. Pattern purchase required.  Supplies are listed on the back of the pattern.  Bring scissors, pins,pencil and thread. Class is repeated on Thursday, December 2nd.

Friday, November 5th- Easy Striped Table Runner.  $20  1-5 PM.  Pattern Purchase and 60degree triangle required.  Whip up these simple, yet impressive runners using mirror image striped border fabric.  Pattern makes 2 runners. Bring basic sewing supplies.  Materials list is on pattern.
This class will be repeated on Wednesday, November 10th.

Saturday, November, 6th- Paintstix on Fabric, Christmas Rubbing Plates.  $15 1-4 PM.  Learn to use Shiva oil Paintstix and rubbing plates to make quilt blocks, placemats, table runners, pot holders and more.  Purchase of Paintstix and rubbing plates required.  Use black fabric or any dark color for dramatic results. Also bring basting spray and basic sewing supplies.
This class will be repeated on December 1, 2010.

Sunday, November 7th- Christmas Tree Skirt. $20, 1-4 PM- A very easy, yet beautiful tree skirt, 45" in diameter. Based on the pattern, "Speedy Spiral" from Cheryl Philip's book , Quilts Without Corners you will learn to use a 10 degree wedge ruler and sew strip sets with our gorgeous Holiday Fabric. (Confident Beginner)

Book Purchase and 10 degree wedge ruler purchase is required . Supply List in Book.

Wednesday, November 10th- Easy Striped Table Runner. $20 1-4 PM

Saturday, November 13th- $5 Club/Sold Out  10:30 AM  11:AM Stash Pot Pie

Sunday, November 14th-  Basic Machine Quilting/with a Walking Foot.  $20 1- 4 PM.  Bring your machine, walking foot and learn to layer, baste and quilt straight or gently curved designs then learn the basics of binding your finished quilt.  Bring in several 16"x16" squares of fabric,batting and backing or a small finished pieced top, runner, placemat, etc... (Confident Beginner)

Wednesday, November 17th- "Lucky Seven" Table Runner, 6 Placemats ,Napkins and Coasters.  $25 10:30 AM-3:30 PM.  Use strip piecing techniques to construct these table toppers.  A fantastic Holiday or Hostess Gift.  Supply List  (Confident Beginner) Class will be repeated on Saturday, November, 20th.

Thursday, November 18th- Kwik Sew Robe.  $15 10:30-3 PM.  Make a robe to go with those pajama pants.  This pattern is designed for the beginning garment sewer (Like me!)  Pattern Purchase, Supply List on Pattern.

Friday, November 19th- 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge.  Free, 1- 4 PM.  We supply the materials you supply the labor.  Help us make pillowcases for local charities.

Saturday, November 20th- "Lucky Seven Table Runner", Place-mats, Napkins &Coasters. $25, 10:30-3:30 PM.  This class is a repeat from Wednesday, the 17th.

Sunday, November 21st- Christmas Tree Skirt. $20, 1-5 PM.  This class is a repeat from Sunday, November 7th.

Wednesday, November, 24th- Springfield Sews/Sold Out

Thursday, November 25th- Closed for Thanksgiving Day

Saturday, November 27th- Free Demo Day!  11 AM-Noon. Join us in the classroom and watch several demonstrations for quick holiday gifts.  Give the gift of your time and creativity to your loved ones this Christmas Season.  We will demo, Pillowcases with encased seams, Zippered Pouches, YO YO Garland, 1 Yard Tote Bag, Potholders and more.  You must pre- register for this event as space is limited.  Children 12 and up are welcome with an adult.

Sunday, November 28th- "Merry & Bright" Wool Holiday Ornaments. $20, 1-4 PM. Based on Indygo Junction's popular book, Merry & Bright learn wool applique and  embellishment with beads and buttons.  Kit fee for 2 ornaments is $10.  Children 12 and up are welcome accompanied by and adult. Book Purchase Required.

Wednesday, December 1- Paintstix on Fabric. $15, 1-4 PM.  This class is a repeat from Saturday, November 6th.

Thursday, December 2- Kwik Sew Pajama Pants.  $15, 10:30-2 PM.  This class is a repeat from Thursday, November 4th.

Friday, December 3rd- "Lunch Bunch".  $15, 1- 4 PM.  Another great gift idea.  Make a lunch bag and snack bags lined with "PUL"  a waterproof liner fabric.

Saturday, December 4th- UFO Sewing. $10- 10:30 AM-3:30 PM.  Get help finishing those Holiday Gift projects today!

Please call the shop to register for all of the above classes.  802-824-5700.

Remember that if you wish to spend the night before or after a class call the Colonial House Inn at 802-824-6289 and talk to Kim.

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

 

 

 

 

  

 

Latest pics, September 2010

 Quilts on the Porch, welcome visitors up the ramp to the shop.  These are sample quilts, some are for sale. 

Fall Folige is peaking here in Londonderry, hurry up and visit us! 

Gracie's new buddy, Walter the Pug puppy.  Nancy Terhune is his mommy.  Thanks Nancy for taking these great pics last Saturday.  Nancy and Walter will be back in town tomorrow for another quilt class at the shop.  Can't wait!