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
