Waterwheel House Quilt Shop

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!

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