Waterwheel House Quilt Shop

By Jove! It's July!

Let's start with some finished quilts! 

I love  the "Cloisonne" print by Kaffe Fassett, especially in the Peachy colorway.  I used this for the back of this quilt as well as for inspiration when choosing other prints. 

The pattern is just a nine patch and alternating square, on point.

A closer look.

Andrew's quilting.

Next up...

This is a "Sweet Jane" pattern called Sassy Frass.  I used Kona Cotton in "Stone" for the background.  The focus fabric is by Alexander Henry called "Little Farm" in the "Monkey Business" line.

I used the farm print for the back and binding.

This was so fun to make!  Andrew quilted "furrows" like a plowed field, clever!

Our latest "Easy Peasy" table runner uses again, Cloissonne in Peach, yum!

Another runner...Judith is famous for her "Easy Striped Table Runners" designed by Karen Montgomery for The Quilt Company.  This is one of our Robert Kaufman fruity prints, Apples.

New Fabric just in...

Holly Holderman's latest in the "Penelope" series.  We have the panel and lots of coordinates.

"Loverly"

Such pretty florals.  What shall we make?

Martha Negley is so talented!  We adore her lucious florals.  Here are the latest...

more pics...

sorry for the wavy look...camera issues!

Plum colorway.

Newest Patterns

Back in stock!  Yay! We have extra hardware for both large and small dogs and kitties.

For those 18" dolls, this pattern is so easy and has several variations.

We are proud to carry this pattern by a local Vermont designer, Laura Bittel...more patterns, please!  Laura will be teaching her special applique method in September, so stay tuned!

A few new bag patterns that use zippers...don't be afraid, you can do it.  We have the colorful zippers to accent any bag.

This one is super roomy!

Back in stock...Lily's Easy Dress!

The latest edition, 2012-2014.  Find quilt shops wherever you go!

July is Gracie's Birthday!

This is a big month for Gracie...She is 7 years old.  Look at this puppy face!  In honor of Grace's Birthday, we are having a fat quarter bundle sale.  15% off any fat quarter bundle in the shop!  Gracie is our bundle of joy! 

4th Annual Quilter's Challenge Update...

We now have 30 quilters in our 4th Annual Quilter's Challenge, "Cut The sCRAPs"  Usually, some folks back out of the challenge before the deadline, hmmm, I wonder if we can keep our numbers up this year?  We will be judging the entries at our Challenge Party which is scheduled for Saturday, November 17th at the Town Hall in Londonderry!   First prize is a $100 gift certificate to the shop, second prize is a $75 certificate and third prize a $50 gift certificate!  It is not too late to participate, just stop in or I can email you the challenge rules.  Speaking of parties...

I know, but I just can't stop displaying this image!  When the magazine comes out in September we will have a special "Magazine Signing" event. Our quilt will be on display and kits will be available.   Hope you will stop by to say hello and pick up a copy or 2 of the magazine!

We have a full line up of classes for July and August.  Check the website for details.

Sign up for our "Fabulous Flowers" class on Friday, August 3rd.  This is a no sew class! Or how about the "Diva Wallet" class on Sunday, July 29th or Saturday, August 18th.  In just a few hours you will  have a beautiful wallet to take home!

These are both Jessica Vandenburgh classes!  They are filling fast, so call to sign up!   802-824-5700

Have you seen our new "Flannel" room?  We have the brightest flannel around!  Remember, we carry the largest selection of  Kaffe Fassett and other contemporary fabrics, including Kona solids and Andover Dimples, modern quilting books and patterns.  We support the Modern Quilt Movement!  If you are looking for a new direction in sewing and quilting, you will find it here at the Waterwheel House Quilt Shop.

Last but not least...Andrew did a great job painting 2 quilt blocks for the side of our barn and our shop.  Take a look...

This is a 4x4 foot block painted on plywood.

So if you are driving down route 100 between Londonderry and Weston, look for the quilt blocks!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!

See you soon!

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!