Waterwheel House Quilt Shop

Glorious Quilts

Our customers are so darn talented!  Look at these beautiful quilts.  The first two are part of our 9 Patch Challenge event.

Sue Morrison's tilted 9 patch. Love the setting.

Moira's 9 Patch, beautiful florals.

 

Sandy's wool applique in a crazy log cabin setting.  This is all hand appliqued and will be hand quilted.  Way to sew, Sandy!

Okay, now here are some samples of Truddie Greene's work.  She sells her quilts and wall hangings locally and does quilts on commission.  She is amazingly talented using Kaffe Fassett's fabrics.  In this table runner, Truddie quilted a length of Philip Jacob's Seashell fabric for Westminster Fibers.  We have this fabric in 4 colorways.  It is too pretty to cut up!!

Ooh, look how that periwinkle blue "sings" in this runner by Truddie.

Study in Reds and Pinks, by Truddie.  Some of these fabrics are vintage Kaffe.

Sitting atop this quilt made by Amy H. and her 11 year old daughter is Miss Waterwheel in her new outfit, designed by Patty Young for Mod Kids patterns.  The fabric is by Patty for Michael Miller.  We have a whole new line of wearables for little girls and their dolls.  We also have a new line of "Voile" fabric and patterns for filmy summer blouses and dresses for women.  The Waterwheel House is not just about quilting.  We are about SEWING!!

Great class last weekend.  These gals are getting a head start on their Christmas projects.  Pictured are seated, Cindy, standing in pink is Ceil and Carol in blue.  Their log cabin wreath wall hangings will be beautiful  We still have a few kits available.

  $30.00

Happy Sewing everyone!

Shelley
 
  

  
    
 
  
  
 

Here are my 9 patch challenge blocks! How are yours coming?

12 Days of Christmas Kit

12 Days of Christmas Kit $45

54x54

Detail
Use fusible applique technique for the center panel.  Border squares are fussy cut from a panel and 12 fat quarters are cut in quarters to frame each square that is  set on point.  Fast, fun, easy.  Fabric is from the Moda line by Kate Spain called  "12 Days of Christmas"  Our pattern is an adaptation of Kate's original pattern for Moda. Call the shop to order.  802-824-5700

Christmas In July

We are so excited about our Christmas in July events! 

"Big Fork Cotton Company" is sending a Trunk Show of their latest Winter/Holiday, fusible applique wall hangings.  Take a look at these kits!

     Fabric Kit & Pattern $52.50

                    Fabric Kit and Pattern $56.00
Fabric Kit and Pattern $49.50

     Fabric Kit and Pattern $49.50

These kits come with all the batik fabrics needed to complete each wall hanging.  They are very easy to make, even though they look intricate!

Our last Trunk Show from "Bigfork" featured the "Chicken" and "Crow" series and customers loved them!  Call the shop to order one of these new holiday kits, supply is limited.

Our July schedule of class is hot off the press.  We are featuring Holiday projects. Start those holiday gifts early!

Wednesday, July 7th, (2-4pm)  Wool Mini Pennies  $20 includes a kit fee.  Bring small sharp scissors and an embroidery needle. If you've always wanted to try wool applique, this is the class for you! Level-Beginner* (Children, 11 years old and up must be accompanied by an adult, you will be charged only one fee)

 

Thursday, July 8th, (12:30-4:30)   Shiva Paintstix on Fabric.  Xmas or Fall Themed Quilt $15, Supply List. An Art Quilting Technique.  Level- Advanced Beginner* Learn to use these oil paint sticks and rubbing plates to create fabulous quilt blocks!

   
     

Friday, July 9th  (10:30-4:30)  "Sew Easy Pineapple Table Runner " This is a technique class where you will learn a simple method to create these complex looking blocks.  $25  Supply List.  Level- Advanced Beginner

Saturday, July 10th  (10:30am) $5 Club   Sold Out  "Finishing The Quilt " Finishing kits and instructions are $37 plus tax. Please call ahead to order so we can have one ready for you!  Bring in all your finished blocks for a free gift. 

 On August 14th we will have a big "Reveal".  Bring in your finished tops and enjoy a Pizza Lunch on us! Sign up for the next $5 Club on this day.    

Saturday, July 10th, "Stash Pot Pie" (11:00am-4:00pm) -Use all your own scraps and precut your fabric to make a beautiful scrappy quilt.  This month's design is called "Hot Pockets" It's made from flying geese units that look like pockets.  Our snack will be Hand Pies, yummy! This is a monthly program.  Sign up for 1 or more sessions.  Price varies.  Call for more info. 802-824-5700

Registration for our next $5 Club starts on August 14 at 11am.  Space is limited.  You pay only $5 for the 1st block.  Bring that block back the next month finished, and you get another block for free.  You are allowed 1 absence, you must attend all meetings or have a friend bring in your finished blocks.  Technically you can make all 12 blocks, patterns and fabric included for $5.  Finishing kits are sold separately.

Our next $5 Club quilt is called "My Secret Garden"  This is a foundation pieced quilt and is suitable for Advanced Beginners who have some paper piecing experience. Each month you will come into the shop and receive the pattern printed on foundation paper, fabric and instructions for a garden theme block. That's 12 blocks for $5!

Wednesday, July 14th  (1-4pm)  "Fast Flying Geese"  $15. Supply List.  Level- Advanced beginner.  This is a technique class.  You will learn to use Deb Tucker's "Wing Clipper" tool to make these units fast and fun.  No more cut off points!There are so many exciting quilt blocks that can be made with these units.

Thursday, July 15th  (1-4pm)  "Shiva Paintstix and Stencils"  $15.  Supply List.  Level- Beginner.  Create your own fabric with oil stix and stencil techniques. Cut your "fabric" into blocks to create a unique art quil

Friday's,July 16th,23rd,30th and August 6th. "My First Quilt"  4 sessions $105. Session I, on the 16th, is from (10:30-12:30) All other sessions are from (10:30-3:30pm).  This is a beginner class. Students will learn rotary cutting, measuring and piecing skills, color theory and finishing techniques. (Children 11 yrs and up must be accompanied by an adult). We will complete a 4 block sampler wall hanging.

Friday, July 16th, (1-4pm) "1 Million Pillow Case Challenge"  Join us for this free sewing session.  We provide the fabric and pattern. You sew!  Take part in this Nationwide Challenge to make 1 million pillowcases in one year for charity. So far we have made 250 pillowcases at the Waterwheel House Quilt Shop!

Saturday, July 17th (10:30-3:30). "Log Cabin Wreath"  $15 plus a kit fee.  This is a technique class.  You will learn a variation of the log cabin block. Level-Advanced Beginner.

 

Thursday, July 22nd, (1-4pm) "Wool Xmas Stockings" $15 plus $20 Kit Fee. Level-Beginner

  

Saturday, July 24th and 31st "Kwik Krazy Xmas Tree Skirt and 4 Stockings" Two sessions (10:30-4:30) $40 plus Supply List. Level- Advanced Beginner 

  Scrappy and Easy!

 

Thursday, July 29th,  (10:30-4:30) "Paper Pieced Xmas Tree"  $25  Level- Advanced Beginner. Technique Class, Supply list.

  

 

Weekly Classes:

Every Sunday, except July 4th is "Finishing School" with Instructor, (1-4pm) $15 Bring any sewing project in progress and get inspired to finish it!

Every Tuesday, "Open Sewing" no instructor, (10:30-3:30) $5.   Sew with friends and meet new ones.  Call to reserve a sewing machine,

For all day classes, bring a lunch, we have a microwave and fridge.  We are also air conditioned!  Sew in comfort!

Some classes require you to purchase a kit. If a supply list is noted, you will bring or purchase needed materials for class.  Any supplies and tools purchased at the shop for a class are %15 off.

Call 802-824-5700 to register for a class.

*Sewing Levels-  Beginner- 11 years and up has no previous rotary cutting or sewing machine experience,  Advanced Beginner- Has some rotary cutting, machine sewing and piecing experience.  Intermediate and Advanced students are invited to take any class, have fun and learn something new!

Remember, we are closed on July 4th and all Mondays. 

We have lots of new fabrics,kits, patterns, books and notions now in for the summer.  Come in and check us out.

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

 

"Christmas in July" is just around the corner! We will have a Trunk Show in July featuring 'Big Fork's' wonderful, fusible applique, pictoral wall hangings. They feature all sorts of critters in a Christmas mood. Holiday fabrics are arriving daily. Uh oh, better get sewing...

23 quilters are now in the nine patch challenge. Yippee!

We now have 19 quilters who have joined our "9" Patch Challenge! 11 more and we'll have 30! Remember , make just one nine patch a day for 30 days. There are no other rules and nothing to buy!

Come on you quilters out there. Join our nine patch challenge! Just make one nine patch block a day, or seven on Sunday! Use your stash and creative minds! We are counting on 50 participants. So far we have 12 and counting. Send me pictures of your blocks via email.
Email shellesas@aol.com to join.

Congratulations to Louise Johnson of Windham Vermont. Winner of a $50 gift certificate to the WWHQS!

June Classes

 
 Our Tulip Wall Hanging Welcomes You!

Happy Birthday, Waterwheel House!

This weekend we will celebrate our first birthday.  We opened last year on April 19th.  We had to wait a month for our party due to vacations and such.  It has been so hot here in Vermont the past few days, that we had to have the air-conditioning on at the shop.  This Memorial Day Weekend should be much cooler and just gorgeous!

On Friday and Saturday we will offer special sales, a drawing for a $50 gift certificate, door prizes and give-aways, not to mention refreshments!

We hope to see a lot of our friends and customers who have helped to make our first year in business, just fantastic! Thank you, Thank you!

Our schedule of classes for June is now available at the shop.  Call us if you would like to have one  mailed to you. 

 Among the new classes are Wednesday morning Hand Embroidery workshops led by our Master hand stitcher, Judith.  Every Wednesday a different technique and project will be offered.  Among the techniques offered are Sashiko  or Japanese Embroidery, Red-work and "Crazy Quilt" hand stitches.

Shelley will be teaching art quilting workshops on some Thursdays and most Fridays in June.  Again, different techniques and projects will be presented.  Being offered this month are "Working with Angelina Fibers", "Paintstix on Fabric" and "Stamping on Fabric". 

If you would like to make a "Tulip" wall hanging or quilt like the picture above, there is a class scheduled on Saturday, June 5th.  You will learn the ins and outs of fusible applique and machine embroidery. 

We have a tote bag class scheduled too!  Bags are so fun and quick and easy to make using our gorgeous Kaffe Fassett or Amy Butler Fabric.

And don't forget, you can sew at the shop every Tuesday  for just $5.  Use our sewing machines and air-conditioning!  Don't forget your lunch!

  Call us at 802-824-5700 for more info.

For our out-of-town customers we will be hosting a week long "Finishing School" in July.  Dates to be announced.  Lodging and the "Best Breakfast in Vermont" (Grandma Miller's bakegoods!) will be provided by the Colonial House Inn in Weston.  Kim Seymour, InnKeeper and "Quilter Extraordinare" will feed and bed you down, and Shelley and Judith will provide stimulating quilting activities in a delightfully bright and cool classroom.

 

See you soon and Happy Sewing!

Shelley