JANUARY 2015
News and Trends from International Quilt Market
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SEERSUCKER EMBROIDERIES
From Robert Kaufman
These sweet new seersucker fabrics from Robert Kaufman—available in February—are ideal for children’s garment making. Included are a variety of colors—royal and light blue, turquoise, lime green, soft pink, red, and orange—each featuring embroidered motifs such as bows, turtles, whales, sailboats, lobster, flamingos, anchors, and owls.
WINTER WIPE
From Mixi Heart
Retail: $12
This fun pattern can be used to create a winter-inspired wallhanging (measuring 20” x 60”) or adapted for a table runner (measuring 40” x 40”). Instructions are included for both. The variety of techniques included are both beginner friendly and well-suited for the more experienced sewist. The pattern also includes an additional 72” x 72” lap quilt featuring the main pieced block.
UPCOMING SHOWS
2015
International Quilt Festival/Chicago
March 26-28
Classes begin March 26
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, Illinois, USA
International Quilt Market/Minneapolis
May 15-17
Classes begin May 14
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Quilt! Knit! Stitch!/Portland
August 13-15
Classes begin August 13
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon, USA
International Quilt Market/Houston
October 24-26
Classes begin October 23
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas, USA
International Quilt Festival/Houston
October 29-November 1
Preview Night October 28
Classes begin October 26
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas, USA
NOTE: Quilt Market is a credentialed
trade show only, and not open to
the public.
For information on these or any other Quilts, Inc. shows, visit www.quilts.com
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HEXAGON HAPPENINGS
By Carolyn Forster
Retail: $27.95
With this new book, author Forster simplifies the process of using large shapes to finish large hexagon quilts quickly and easily. Basic shapes—including hexagons, triangles, diamonds, and kites—are created using a basic quilting ruler and an included hexagon template. The book includes complete instructions for 15 quilts and projects and over 200 photos.
CROSS STITCH
From Gigi’s Thimble Quilt Patterns
Retail: $9
We love the retro vibe of this layer-cake-friendly quilt pattern from Gigi’s Thimble designer Amber Johnson. The quilt can be created using a scrappy binding or non-scrappy binding, and fabric requirements for both are included. Its finished size measures 61” x 80.” Available as a paper pattern or digital download.
THE MAKERS
From Blend Fabrics
This whimsical new collection from designer Cori Dantini features fanciful illustrations of miniature “makers” sewing, knitting, and painting with larger-than-life tools and notions.
The collection also includes coordinating florals and blenders in shades of pink, blue, yellow, and green.
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News and Trends from International Quilt Market