Waterwheel House Quilt Shop

Marvelous March

Tulip Time!  Just finished up this sample for an upcoming class.  Lots of fun piecing and using these gorgeous fabrics from the new company, "Dear Stella".  The class is scheduled for Friday, April 2oth, from 10:30 to 3:30.  We will have kits available or you can select your own colorway!  A nice way to use up your stash too!  A cheerful addition to any wall...this quilt shouts SPRING!

Jessica from "Sew Many Creations" has taken her clutch pattern to a new level!  This bag is crisply pleated and inside there is a zippered pocket.  Jess provides all the hardware and tools to make this bag.  Two contrasting fat quarters and some decor bond are all you need.  This class is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th at 12:30 pm.  Every student leaves with a completed bag.  Jessica will have extra frames on hand so you can make more bags on your own!

On Saturday, May 12th at Noon, Jessica will be teaching her latest pattern "The Diva Frame Wallet".  This wallet has tons of storage space and sports a handsome frame which is included in the class fee.  Again, 2 fat quarters are all you need to make this great fashion  accessory!

Judith will be teaching the best tote bag ever...using "Sew Many Creations" Tourist Tote Pattern on Wednesday, April 25th from 10:30-3:30.  She made this one in some of our Dear Stella Fabric.  Here is the inside lining...

Love the butterflies!

Here is another tote in our Heirloom fabric from Dear Stella...

Blue, white, gray...so sophisticated!  Here is the lining...

We have a few spots left in this class so hurry, sign up ASAP!  These make great beach bags, knitting bags, diaper bags and more.  Pockets can be added as well!

Details for upcoming classes are on our website.

Just finished up another sample.  I used Kaufman's fabric line called "Fly Away".  I framed the large central print with several borders to make this lap size kiddie quilt.

We have just received several new lines of fabric which I have yet to photograph but I can list them here.

"Flea Market Fancy Reprisal" by Denyse Schmidt

"Parson Gray" by David Butler (Amy's Hubby)

Ty Pennington botanical prints

More Kona cotton Solids in yummy colors

Kaffe Fassett Collective Prints, Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 including Philip Jacob's latest prints!

Did you know that as a Friend of the Waterwheel House Quilt Shop FaceBook page you can win one of our weekly give-aways?  If you are not yet a friend just go to the sidebar here and click on the Facebook icon, you will be taken directly to our page!

Add us to your list of friends. 

Congratulations to Linda Bee our latest winner of a fat quarter bundle of "Dear Stella" fabrics!

And speaking of give-aways...during the Vermont Shop Hop ( March 16th-25th) each shop makes a gift basket valued at $75.  Each Hopper enters to win the drawing of these prizes.  Here is our gift (Tote) we are also giving away this great tote!

Packed with goodies...

Don't forget to enter to win the drawing at each shop!

More later,

Happy Sewing!

Shelley

March Madness

Our big snow storm hit today!  We now have 12 inches in Londonderry!  This is Gracie's favorite season.  Here is our frosted golden doggie!

8 am

Malka Dubrawsky's latest line.  We have all the precuts from MODA.  The Jelly Rolls will make fabulous "Mile A Minute" quilts.  You can access lots of free tutorials about this pattern by typing 1600 Quilt in you browser.  Lots of quilters get together with friends and race to the finish!  Fun, Fun!

Our Convergence class with Truddi Greene was a blast.  Here is Mary C.'s finshed product.  Truddi will be teaching the "Sunburst" Block on Saturday, April 28th.  Wont' you join us?

My design wall at home today.  Working on some long table runners with KFC (Kaffe Fassett Collective fabrics)  Loving yellow lately!

We are gearing up for the Vermont Shop Hop, March 16th thru 25th.  We have whipped up several new Easy Peasy Table Runners.  These Kits are $15 and are complete with back and binding.  These small projects are perfect for practicing your quilting!  You can order these by calling us at 802-824-5700.

Alexander Henry Runner

Aqua and Pink Kaffe

Philip Jacobs fabric runner

Philip Jacob's Shells Runner

Mary Englebreight Runner

Robin Runner

Shop Hop Fabric 2012 Runner

Gonna enjoy this super snow, sew day!  See you soon!

Shelley

February Fan-Fare

Ta Da!  Here is our project for this year's Vermont Shop Hop!  It is 44"x 52".

All the credit goes to Judith for the design and piecing and to Andrew for the quilting.  Way to go guys !  We call it "Step Up To Solids".  We think solids will continue to make quilters very happy in 2012!  You can get a free pattern for this quilt when you visit our shop during the Shop Hop, March 16th thru the 25th.  Have you bought your passports yet?  More shops will be posting their projects on the Shop Hop Website, so keep checking Here. 

Looking forward to Spring...  Martha Negley makes me want to sing and dance!

These colors are just bursting with sunshine!  This is a Swirly Girls pattern called "Perfect Ten".  I altered the design by repeating my favorite prints in the large squares.  We have a kit for this at the shop.  Call for pricing and we can ship.  I didn't add the border on this sample, if you add the border, the finished size will be 60"x72".  Andrew did a wonderful quilting job and the thread choice is amazing!  Here is a detail...  Too bad it doesn't show up well in this pic.

Here is a straight on view...

We had a very heartwarming Valentine's Day here at the shop.  Our dear friend Steph got a real suprise when she came in to pick up a quilt. Her 3 daughters (on the sly) bought her the Juki Exceed 600 sewing machine she had been coveting for months! We wrapped the machine in a blue satin bow! Their Mom is a talented and generous quilter!  She has tackled some very ambitious Kaffe Fassett designs and has gifted each daughter with the fantastic quilty results.   This has been a tough year for Steph, healthwise and we are constantly amazed at her strength, caring and good humour, not to mention her sewing! 

Steph is on the right in the silver vest (you can't see the tears).  We then sat down and explored the marvels of this dynamo of a sewing machine!  We can't wait to see what Stephanie sews up in the future!

Malka Dubrawksy has perfected the art of hand dyed fabric.  Moda and Malka hooked up to create this new line of printed fabric that looks like her hand dyes!  Wow are we impressed!  We have ordered precuts for your sewing pleasure!

Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Charm Squares...OH MY!  I have a "Tea Party" quilt on my To Do list using one of the jelly rolls.  Speaking of the "Tea Party" quilt.  We have some room in that class on Friday, February 24th.  Here is a pic of the quilt I made last month using this great pattern by Sweet Jane's Quilting and Design.

"Lark" by Amy Butler fabric

Speaking of classes...Our Free Motion Quilting Class is full.  Sorry!  We will be scheduling another class in April.   The April schedule is starting to fill up.  Truddi Greene will be teaching her "Sunburst" block on Saturday, April 28th.

We love Truddie, she is a wealth of quilty knowledge that she shares throughout all of her classes.

If you have a few friends that would like to schedule a class or workshop here at the Waterwheel House in April or May, just let us know!  What would you like to learn or brush up on?

Hope you all have a great week and get a lot of sewing done!  See you soon!

Shelley

Fabulous February

                                                                                   Look what  I made!

We are loving Lotta Jansdotter's newest line from Windham Fabrics, "Echo"!  The pattern, "PDQ" from Swirly Girls makes this a quick project.  This is crib size and perfect for a baby boy or girl.  Of course, I would love a King Size version for myself!

A perfect snow blanket!

We are busy getting ready for our Fat Quarter Frenzy Sale scheduled for this Sunday, February 5th.  All sale fat quarters will be $1 on Super Bowl Sunday!

We have 2 classes lined up for February.

On Friday, February 24th I will be teaching the "Tea Party" Quilt.  Use pre cut 2 1/2 inch strips for this modern quilt.  This workshop is from 10:30 to 3:30.  Call the shop to register. 802-824-5700.

Free Motion Quilting Workshop!  Saturday, February 18th, 1:30-3:30.  You CAN quilt your own smaller projects yourself!  Explore drawing with  thread and needle with Shelley.  You need to work with your own sewing machine and darning foot for this class.

During the month of February, join us for Finishing School on Sundays, Noon- 4pm.  You can work on UFO's ($15)  or schedule your own class  during this time for $25 per hour.  This fee can be split between several students that are all sewing the same project.  There is no Finishing School the last Sunday in February. 

Look What Mary C. made in Truddi Greene's "Convergence" class!  Wow!

Jane Sassaman's "Early Birds" fabric was a perfect choice for this wall hanging!

Truddi will return on Saturday, April 28th to teach another Intermediate class, "The Sunburst" block.  Why not plan a weekend Retreat for yourself and a few friends to take this informative workshop.  Truddi is a wealth of "quilty"  information she shares during her classes.  For pictures and more information on upcoming classes go to the website and scroll thru the Calendar pages. waterwheelhouse.com

During the month of March is the Vemont Shop Hop!  Buy a passport for tons of quilting fun and visit 16 fabulous Quilt Shops, March 16th thru the 25th!  We will be open 9-6 daily including Monday!  On Sunday the 25th we will close at 3 pm.

April is the time to take advantage of "off season" rates at many Inns and B&B's in southern Vermont.  We love The Landgrove Inn which is 5 minutes from the Shop.  They have cut their prices 40% and lodging includes Breakfast and Dinner!  Come and sew at the WWHQS Friday thru Sundays in April.   Workshops include, "Paintsticks", ""Modern Quilt Blocks", "The Rainbow Quilt, Mastering Color, "Mixed Media Art Quilting",and more.We must have 4-10 people to run a sewing retreat.  Call the shop for more information.

"Pam Kitty Morning" from Lake House fabrics is now in the shop!  How adorable is this panel?! What will you make with this line?

Sew, sew, sew!  See you soon!

Shelley

 

Jubilant January

Finally, Snow is here in Vermont!

Gracie is so Happy!

Happy, Happy Dog!

Here are some new items just in...

We are so excited to be highlighted in this year's issue of Quilt Almanac.  The magazine features an article about the Vermont Shop Hop 2012, March 16th-25th. The WWHQS porch was one of the photos chosen to be part of the article.  Here is a peek inside...

Here we are...

Nice write up too about the shop.  We have copies available for you to  purchase.

This new book by Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr have us just dying to make a "transparency" quilt!  We have all the tone on tones and solids to make a stunning example.

Also just in...A new twist on Turning Twenty

Wow, what fun we will have sewing a sample from this book by Tricia Cribbs.  These patterns call for 20 fat quarters or scraps.  Love the modern mosaic look of these quilts!

Pre-cut strips make piecing easy and fun!  We have several designer 2 1/2" precut strips for your sewing pleasure!  We also have lots of patterns and books to take advantage of these handy strips.

A new display of delightful COLOR!

We have some wonderful, woodsy flannels for a warm winter quilt!  Oh, and this is a Turning 20 pattern, fast and easy.

Treasure's and Tidbits from "Piece O'Cake" Designs is a wonderful retro fabric line.  We have fat quarter bundles and yardage as well as their latest pattern for Applique, "Fresh Picked Posies".  We can kit up this quilt for you.  Nine patch blocks surround a machine appliqued center block.

Back in stock...

Back in stock is Lake Houses' brightly colored alphabet panel.  Fussy cut the alphabet into 5 1/2" squares and pair with 5 1/2" squares of companion fabrics.  The border is those squares cut in half and sewn end to end.  Quick and delightful!  Kits available.

This pattern is by Sweet Jane's Quilting Design, "Flowers in the Sunshine.  I used Lecien Fabrics from two lines, "Happy Mochi Yum Yum" by Monica Solorio- Snow and "Flower Sugar" paired with Kona White.  Very fresh and sweet!

Here is her pattern cover featuring Amy Butler's Soul Blossoms, also in stock.

Our Shop Hop fabric 2012 from Hoffman is now in the shop.  We have Hoffman specially design and print fabrics for the shops that particiapate in the Vermont Shop Hop.  You can only get this fabric from one of these shops.  Come in and buy a Passport for 10 days of quilting fun in Vermont! View these lovely Batiks in person! Passports are $6 and are available at any participating shop.

This year features dragonflies and swirls and comes in 4 colorways...

Ooh! Lovely!

Each shop will design their own sewing project for the Hop.  I have lots of ideas in my head and will be starting one soon.  Free copies of the patterns from each shop will be available to Passport Holders only during the Hop.  We will also have kits available for Hoppers.

Did you know we have Designer Scrap Bags for $9.99?  After we make a sample, we gather coordinated large scraps to equal 1 yard of fabric.  These bags make great additions to any stash.  We also sell "Grab Bags" full of scraps at $3 per pound!  These are all from new fabric lines not old stuffy stuff!

A few more kits to mention...

We have this "Swirly Girl" "Perfect 10" pattern made up in Kaffe Fassett prints.  The large floral squares are actually cut from a panel we have in several colorways.  And if you haven't made a "Fruitcake" Quilt yet, here is a beautiful example in rich autumnal colors and jewel tones...

Kits are available.  We used all Kaffe Fassett, Philip Jacobs and Brandon Mabley prints, naturally!

Well gotta get back to the sewing machine...Hope to see you soon!

Happy Sewing!

Shelley

 

 

 

Jazzy January

Happy New Year Friends!  We are very "jazzed" about our new line up of classes for January.  Truddi Greene will return with two new classes...

Convergence Quilts on Friday, January 27th.  Here is another example of Truddi's work

Another Convergence Quilt.  This method was developed by the Cowboy Quilter, Ricky Tims.  Large blocks are pieced together and then cut and reassembled.  You can get very creative with large prints and special borders.

Truddi will also be teaching the "Sunburst" block...

This is paper pieced.  The block can be the focal point of a larger quilt or wall hanging or can be a very cool pillow.  Again, our larger prints work very well with this block.

We are very excited to be offering a new Modern Quilting Series.  We will meet the 4th Wednesday of each month thru May.  Using the book,  "Modern Blocks" we will explore the construction of these blocks to make a contemporary sampler style quilt.  The book contains blocks from some of our favorite designers, compliled by Susanne Woods.

We will be offering this book at a deep discount for our workshop members!

Shelley will be teaching from the pattern by Sweet Jane called "Tea Party", no political affiliation here!  This is a jelly roll friendly quilt that contains a partial seam.  No sweat...Shelley will guide you thru this process.

Here is a picture of Shelley's finished quilt using "Lark" fabric by Amy Butler.

A close up view...nice quilting ,Andrew!

Jessica Vandenburgh from "Sew Many Creations" will be back for 2 of her most popular classes...

This will be taught on Saturday, January,14th from 1- 3:30 pm.  Jess will teach her Ruffled Couture Clutch on Saturday, January 28th, 10:30-3:30 pm

This class includes a frame kit included in the class fee!

If you buy a jelly roll from the shop, you can take the "Mile A Minute" class for FREE!

This class is on Thursday, January 26th, 1:30-3:30 pm.

Check the website for more classes, pictures and details! Click here.

We are expecting lots of new fabrics in the upcoming months including Ed Emberly for Cloud 9 Fabrics, "Happy Drawing", Denyse Schmidt's, reprint of "Flea Market Fancy", "Echo" by Lotta Jansdotter, Kaffe Fassett Collective, Spring 2012, Ty Pennington's latest line and David Butler's, (Amy's husband) new line, "Parson Gray", plus a bunch of new "Island Batiks".  Can't wait! 

Big Big News!  We are now selling and repairing sewing machines.  We are carrying 4 models of Juki Sewing Machines.   Come in and test drive these new models.

We have the Exceed series and the TL2010 straight stitch Quilter's edition.  These machines are real work horses.  When you purchase a machine from us, you will get training and service right here at the shop.  We will make sure you are happy with your machine!

We had a wonderful year in 2011!   We are looking forward to sharing more great sewing and quilting fun in 2012 with you, our super friends and customers!  See you soon!

Happy Sewing,

Shelley, Judith, Andrew and Gracie

More December Delights

Quilting Arts Magazine Calendar 2012- Cover Artist, Jill Packer, Chesham, UK.  "Isabella Iguana".
This is the best quilting art calendar we have seen to date!  Each month displays a different 12"x12" embellished art quilt featuring the artist's pets.  Amazing!  We still have some in stock.

This is January by Nancy Brown, Oakland California.  "Opie and Mittens Go Bird Watching"  The calendar includes 2012 Quilt Show Listings.

These are probably the only snowballs we will be seeing here in Vermont before Christmas.  Oh well, at least they won't melt.  3" Styrofoam balls for fabric decor.  You can celebrate any holiday with these ornamental lovelies.  Valentine's Day orbs will be next...

Gotta share this cool idea from Truddi Greene. A quilted hot plate.  Inside is a tile that can be heated to keep food warm or used just to protect your table.  Here is a back view...

The tile slides out of this neat pocket so you can wash your trivet.

Zippers, zippers and more zippers.  I just can't stop...

"Sew Many Creations" Zippered Trio" in Kaffe Fassett fabrics.  Here is the lining on one of the bags...

It is so fun to pick out the coordinating colored zippers for each bag.

For my 5 year old niece, Olivia...Happy Birthday!

Love the inside!  It is so nice to have a lined bag.

Look what Steph A. made... and Andrew quilted...

Kaffe Fassett's fabric and pattern called "Bar Code"

Fantastic job!  On the left is my "Lark" queen sized quilt  on the design wall.  It is upstairs being quilted as we speak...

My sweetie pie, Andrew (not the long arm)

Coming right along.  This pattern is by "Sweet Jane's Quilting & Design" and is called "Tea Party"

The Vermont Shop Hop Passports are now in all participating shops!  The Shop Hop will be March 16th through March 25th.  For more information go to Vermontshophop.com

Coming soon...our Winter Schedule of Classes on the website and our 4th Quilter's Challenge.  In early January we will be detailing our next challenge.  You will have until May to complete your entry.  Stay tuned for more info.

In the meantime...

WWHQS wishes you and yours and wonderful holiday season!

Shelley, Judith, Andrew and Grace

 

 

Dazzling December

We have been loving making up these  little pillow ornaments.  We fussy cut Robert Kaufman's "Holly Jolly Christmas" fabric to sew up a bunch.  Here's a few more...

These look great with any fabric scraps, not only holiday.

Black Lab

Golden

Silly Kitty

We have a new line of fabric just in... By Jane Sassaman, "Early Birds"

Got started right away on a quilt...

On the design wall- This pattern is from Blue Underground, called "Berkley Square".

Love this big print...

We have this with a white background as well.

Embellishments...

Lots of Holiday Buttons!

Holiday Cards.

Newest Books

These books are jammed packed with lots of cool quilts and blocks to make!

We had a wonderful "Zipper Phobia" Class.  Jessica Vandenburgh, from "Sew Many Creations" came and coaxed us thru the process of sewing zippers into bags.   I made...

A trio of Zippered Pouches, using Jess's wonderful pattern.  A grand time was had by all!  Here are a few student's wonderful work...

Elizabeth's Pleated Wristlet using LouLouthi fabric by Anna Maria Horner.  Very smart looking!

Happy, happy Nancy B. with her Pleated Wristlet.  Inside is a shocking pink polka dot lining.

Mary C. and her trio of zippered pouches.  We have zippers in all the coolest colors.

Shelley and Carlita with their zippered pouches.  Both of us used "Silent Cinema" from Free Spirit by Jeneane Morrison.    We were all so proud of our zippers!  No more zipper phobia!

We have a few more classes scheduled for December so check the website.

www.waterwheelhouse.com

We will be offering a special line up of classes the week after Christmas for you and your holiday guests to enjoy!  Hope to see you soon.

Please remember that we close at 4pm on Sundays in December and January.  We will close early on Saturday, December 24th at 3 pm and will be closed on Christmas Day.  We will also be closing early on Saturday, December 31st at 3 pm.  We will be open on New Years Day and we will be offering some outstanding specials!  Come and spend some time with us next year... on January 1, 2012!

Can't believe that Christmas is only 12 Days away!  Hope you are having fun, crafting, sewing, knitting, baking, decorating and spending time with loved ones!

To all of our wonderful customers and friends, we wish you a very Happy Holiday Season!  

Happy Sewing,

Shelley, Judith, Andrew and Gracie

 

 

December Delights

Look what we made!  A Yo Yo Wreath, using all Kaffe Fassett Fabrics, old buttons and charms!  The Clover, "Quick" Yo Yo makers we have in stock make these round do-dads so easy!  We used the extra large size.

And remember, we have Gift Certificates for your favorite quilter.

Our Schedule of Classes for December is on the web site. www.waterwheelhouse.com

We have been selling so many 3" styrofoam balls lately that our Distributor must think we are crazy as we reorder and reorder...straight pins too, thousands of them to make these easy and addictive holiday ornaments.  The pattern is an adaptation designed by our favorite pattern maker, Jess Vandenburgh.  We have a class scheduled for Friday, December 9th 10:30-12:30.

No Sew Holiday Ornament

Are you zipper-phobic?  Well we can erase all of your fears with our "Zipper Day" Workshop with Jess.  Saturday, December 10th, 11:30-3:30.  You can choose between the Pleated Wristlet or the Trio Zip Pouches.  We have the zippers you will need in all the best colors to match our vibrant fabrics.

Trio of Pouches...takes just 2 fat quarters!

Pleated Wristlet pattern includes the hardware needed and also takes just 2 fat quarters to make.  These are wonderful Gift Items.

We also have made up several new Easy Peasy Table Runner Kits in Holiday Fabrics.

We have non-holiday table runner kits as well!

Look what we made Gracie wear on her first Christmas!

New Wool Penny Rug patterns and kits are in stock.

We have a wool penny rug workshop scheduled for Wednesday, December 14th, 10:30-3:30.  Shelley will present several of her own designs and help you get started on a stocking, ornaments or table mat.

The"Lily Apron" class is scheduled for Thursday, December 8th, 10:30-3:30 or Friday, December 30th.  Quick and easy, also a great gift.

This "Stand and Stow" Tote bag from Atkinson Designs, folds flat for packing and is a fantastic pattern.  You can make this tote in 3 sizes. This is the medium bag.

Bag is lined and Folds flat...

It stands, due to the heavy peltex interfacing that is fused between the lining and the outside of the bag in a very clever way!

Flat Bag.

We have been loving the fusible stabilizer, "Decor Bond" for our placemats.  Make a set of 4 reversible placemats and matching napkins on Saturday, December 3rd or Friday, December 16th 10:30-3:30 pm.

Chic Table Ware!

Every Sunday except Christmas Day we will have "Finishing School" with an Instructor.  12:30-3:30 pm.  Come and sew without interuptions!  Finish those holiday gifts!

Be sure to check out our full schedule of classes for December on our web site.  A Special Note....We will close at 4pm on Sundays in December and January.  We will close at 3 pm on Saturday, December 24th and Saturday,December 31st.  Hope to see you soon.

In the meantime...

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

 

Lark!

We will be hosting a giveaway at the shop on Saturday! A bundle of Lark by Amy B Call if you want to attend. We have a few spots left for the Noon Trunk Show and Make and Take. Shelley

Now It's November

We have been very busy here at the WWHQS preparing for the Holidays.  We have some exciting new arrivals as well as some great classes and several special events to share with you.

To check out our schedule of classes and events for November, go to our website waterwheelhouse.com to view the calendar.

New Books

We have the best selection of Solids around!  This is a terrific book from "Blue Underground"  The quilts are easy and the results, dramatic!

"Simple Stitches"  A perfect book for the new quilter, easy projects showcasing beautiful fabrics.

The cover says it all!  Kim has done it again!

Sarah Fielke of "Material Obsession" fame , has combined a love for contemporary fabrics with traditional piecing techniques.  Just adore all the projects in this book.

Those Swirly Girls have compiled a book of patterns that are stylish, quick and easy. 

From Heather Peterson of Anka's Treasures, these quilts offer some interesting challenges for the modern quiltmaker. These projects are the perfect showcase for those large prints.   The pattern "Spanish Tiles is included in this publication.

Just in is this pattern from "Sweet Jane's", Flowers in the Sunshine.  This is fat quarter friendly and is the perfect way to showcase those bold , bright prints against white fabric.

New Fabric Arrivals

Essentials from "Free Spirit"  bundles of brights or pastel tone on tone prints that read as solid.

Japanese prints from "Seven Islands Fabrics"  Owls and dragonflies on a richly textured backround.

Coordinating solids (this photo does not do the colors justice!)

They are much richer in hue in person and have a wonderful heavy texture.

Dragonfly detail.

Amy Butler's "Lark"

Design Rolls too!

These strips would make a terrific  "Mile a Minute" quilt.  We are having a class on Friday, November 11th that shows you how to make a quick strip quilt using one jelly roll.  The technique is so fast we call it a "Mile A Minute'' quilt.  We also have Kaffe Classic Design rolls in several colorways available now.

A Lark Fabric detail.

Another Lark print.

These are the latest rubbing plates from Shelly Stokes for Cedar Canyon, "Doodles"  I can't wait to play with these!  There is a Paint Sticks  class scheduled for this Friday, November 4th from 10:30-12:30.  Come and join us for a morning of Art Quilting Fun!

For you non sewers...we have some finished products perfect for your holiday table.  These also make perfect gifts.  We have made some larger table runners, 20"x50".

Autumn Inspiration $68

Martha Negley Fall Leaves and Twigs.  $68

Kaffe Fassett, Red Jungle Paisley and Shirt Stripes.  $68

Martha Negley, Bountiful  $68

And new here at the shop...We are making Table Sets of Placemats and Napkins in our beautiful fabrics.  Here is a sample...

These are reversible and are sold in sets of 4.

Placemats are 14"x19"...(4) $38  Napkins are 17"x   17"x17"...(4) $28

(8) Placemats are $75  (8) Napkins are $54  And, you can come to the shop and pick out your own fabric for these beautiful table toppers

A quick reminder...Saturday November 5th is a Trunk Show with Jessica Vandenburgh at Noon. She will be showing us her beautiful bags and patterns.  After the Trunk Show, there will be a special Make & Take Folded Ornament class.  Kits will be available. You must call to register for this event.  802-824-5700...Space is limited.

As Always,

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

 

 

 

 

 

Ooh La La! October

Ooh, La La!  Lovely New Lark fabric by Amy Butler!

Stack O'Lark Fat Quarters!

Would you like to get your hands on these beauties?  Well....If you attend our Trunk Show and Make and Take Event on Saturday, November 12 at noon, you will be entered to win a bundle of this new line by Amy B.  So what is this event all about?

Jessica Vandenburgh of "Couture Clutch Purse" fame will be bringing all of her wonderful patterns to the shop and showing us samples of her bags and totes.  After the trunk show, Jessica will be demonstrating how to make her latest pattern...Folded Fabric Ornaments!

Red and Green

Blue and White (Remember to click on any pic to enlarge)

These ornaments are a NO SEW project.  Jessica will get you started on making these fabulous decorative ornaments.  How about making a bowlful of these in non-holiday fabric? What terrific gifts these will make.  Kits will be available for purchase  and will include the pattern, pins, fabric and embellishments to make one ornament.  There is no charge for the Trunk Show. Space is limited, so call today! 

802-824-5700

We still have a few spots left for Jessica's "Couture Clutch Purse" class on Saturday, November 5th.

Jessica provides the hardware ,tools and glue to make this chic bag.  Interfacing and fabric are available at the shop.  These bags take 2 fat quarters to make and are very quick and easy! Class is $40 and includes hardware etc... Call today to sign up for the Clutch Class on November 5th and /or the Trunk Show Event on November 12th 

Last weekend we enjoyed the Empire Quilt Fest in Clifton Park NY.  Here is our booth...

Couple of Views.

Here are a few of my favorite quilts in the show.  They were all wonderful!  Way to sew ladies!

loved the 3 D birds!

Very Cool!  Art quilt.

Ruching...I want to Ruche!

Soft and beautiful!  Love the gradation of colors!  Pink and Yellow, yum!

Wild!

So impressive, our Vendor's Choice Award.

Very Waterwheel House!

Clever,clever!

I apologize to these wonderful quilters for not including their names but I was to rushed to jot them all down. Hope to see you soon!

As Always,

Happy Sewing!

Shelley

Waterwheel House Quilt Shop: October 2011

$5 Dollar club has reached new heights!

via waterwheelhouse.typepad.com

$5 Dollar club has reached new heights!

Announcing The New $5 Club

Here they are.....  Ta Da!  Pick your fabric!

This is the first block made in "Annie's Farmstand" fabric from LakeHouse.

 
More of this line.  If you choose this, your quilt will be bright and cheery.  Lime greens, yellow, orange, turquoise, red, black and white, kelly greens and pinks.  Dots, gingham, florals, plaids and more!  How Fun!

Or select bright batik fabrics!  Tough choice,  huh?!

There are 14 blocks in this sampler style quilt.   For the last 2 months you will make 2 blocks a month.  Each finished block measures 12inches.  Each block is a traditional pieced block. Your finished quilt will be bed size.  Each month you will get the pattern for the block and the fabric.  At the end of the 12 months there will be a finishing kit available at extra charge.  This is a combination "Mystery Quilt" and "Block of the Month" type club.  You may choose to do the club in person at the shop or have your blocks mailed to you.

Here is the scoop.... 

In Shop Club-  Meets the second Saturday of every month for 12 months. You will get instruction on how the block is put together.  You will get the pattern and the fabric.  There are refreshments, door prizes, demos and show and tell.  Cost is $5 per block.  You pay $25  up front to register and this covers the cost of the first 5 months.  At the end of the 5 months you pay another $25 for the next 5 months.  The last 2 months will cost only $20 for the last 4 blocks.  You must be able to attend the majority of the in shop meetings.  In special circumstances you can pick up your block the during the week after the meeting. 

Club by Mail- If you opt to do this by mail, you will get your block instructions and fabric the following Monday or Tuesday the second week of each month..  The cost is $7 per block, $35 up front for the registration and first 5 months.  You can register by calling the shop at 802-824-5700.  We will charge your credit card $35 for the first five months.  We will keep your card on file (under lock and key) and charge your card $35 for the second five months and $28 for the last 2 months.  You will then get a picture of the finished quilt and can purchase the finishing kit by calling the shop.

Important Note- Registration for this club closes next Sunday, October 16th at 5pm.  You must opt for either  In Store or By Mail.  If you want to do a combination of the two, you must pay $7 per block for bookeeping purposes and let us know specifically the  months you want the blocks mailed.  The mail club is really for people who live too far away to come to the shop.

So...select your fabric choice and call us with your credit card number!  The first block meeting/mailing will be November 12, 2011.

We hope you will join in the fun here at the WWHQS!

Happy Sewing,

Shelley and Judith

PS  Here is last years $5 Club quilt finished!

A paper pieced beauty, waiting to be quilted!  Kudos to Judith for all her hard work and exceptional talent!

 

Outstanding October

No we have not moved the shop to the Old Town Hall in Londonderry!  But, we did confuse a lot of folks driving by.  This was the scene of our 2011 Quilter's Challenge Party!

Each challenger was given 3 paint chips.  They were to match those colors to fabric and could add up to 3 more colors of their choice, plus black or white.  The theme of the challenge was "The Four Seasons".

We all brought a pot luck dish to share and gathered on this cold, wet Saturday to view the quilts and vote on our favorites.

These cookies were a big hit. As were all the yummy dishes on the tables.

What an amazing array of food with no two dishes alike!

We had 18 projects presented and there were 25 in attendance.  The Old Town Hall was a perfect venue for the event.

Here are some of our outstanding entries.

Our 1st Place Winner was Marcia S. with her take on the theme!  How clever.

Jan was our 2nd place winner with another musical theme.  This time Vivaldi...wow!

Lydia whipped up this elegant pillow and won 3rd place! And...we had to have a 4th prize!

Another Vivaldi 4 Seasons theme made into a classy wallhanging by Mary B.!

All the entries came with a written description explaining the artist's thought process and ideas.  Voting was based on best interpretation of the theme and the best reproduction of the color scheme based on the paint chips.  All of the entries were definetly winners!

Beverly chose the 4 seasons of life for her quilt.

A wintery mix from Carlita.

From Jane C. a convergence quilt.

Arlyn's inspiration was from Sarah Fielke, the "Material Obsession" gal.  Lots of hand stitching and embellishing!

A tree of life from Helen B.

Windows into the seasons by Faith A.

Gina's mousepad!  Perfect repro of the colors!

Linda L. chose dancing tulips to represent each season.  Great idea.

This is Nancy B.'s 4th quilt.  Gee, I think we have a real talent here.  This is a applique with a Hawaiian flavor. Wonderful interpretation of the theme.

Sue D.'s paper pieced beauty.  Another great theme and color interpretation.

Virginia did a very good job matching colors!  Way to sew!

Here are 2 of 4 mini quilts by Paula A.  Love the detail.  Love them all!

Our 4 winners and their prizes!

A grand time was had by all. 

Want to join our next challenge and always know what is going on at the shop?  "Like Us" on our Facebook page facebook/waterwheelhouse when you get to Shelley's page click on the Waterwheel House Quilt Shop Page in the left hand column.  When you get to the Shop page click on the "Like Button". And make sure you are on my mailing list to get my periodic email updates.  To get on my list, just email me at waterwheelhouse@aol.com 

We will be starting our next $5 Club in November. Find out how this club works and view the 2  fabric colorways that will be available, as well as the first block, at the shop on Saturday, October 8th at 10:30.  If you can't come to the shop you can view the block on Sunday, October 9th on Facebook or on our shop news page www.waterwheelhouse.com

You can participate in the $5 Club for 2012 by mail or join us at the shop the 2nd Saturday of every month starting in November! 

Happy Sewing Everyone!

Shelley

Still September

What could these be???

These are the frames that Andrew made for our "Our Off The Wall" quilt class.  Truddi is a fabulous teacher and her student's projects are very, very cool.

Here is Truddi's sample, all ready quilted and ready to be stretched on a frame.

Hey, these curved seams are a snap!

Way to sew, Adelaide!

Go, Mary!

After quilting, square up and measure.

Trace

Fold

Mark corners and sew.

Turn

Fit on frame.

Stretch and staple.

Voila!

Side View!  Finished work of quilted art is 8x8x3!  Ready to hang!

New, New, New!!

Kaffe Design Rolls, Fall 2011.  Own a strip of each of his 30 newest fabrics!

Beautiful Fall Colored Bundles!

Jungle Buddys Baby Quilt Kit

Bicycle Baby Quilt Kit

Aqua and Red Baby Quilt Kit.

Children At Play Baby Quilt kit.

Remember you can click on any image to make it bigger!

Super Heros Baby Quilt Kit

And lots lots more!  See you soon!

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

 

Suprising September

Our Sunflowers finally Bloomed! The wall-hanging looks great on the old barn. This is a great panel quilt to practice your free motion quilting!  Kits available.

Vermont is open for business!  We suffered no damage from the floods from Hurricane Irene!  You can get here from there!!  Here is a bit of what is new at the WWHQS.  Rembember to click on any picture to enlarge it.

Children at Play, from Michael Miller.  This is a baby quilt using the "Crazy Eights" Pattern from Bits and Pieces.    We have this in a kit.

Also fabric from Michael Miller.  Aqua and Red with "Forest Life" as the focus fabric.  Kit available.   Baby quilt.

2 New Easy Peasy Table Runners for the Holidays.  Kits availabe

Bamboo Quilt.  Pattern by Jaybird Designs.  Fabric is from the "Juicy Blossoms" collection from Quilting Treasures.  Kit Available.  Uses the new creative grids "Lazy Angle Ruler".

Sunflower Runner.  Fabric from Robert Kaufman.  Kits Available

"Growing Green" fabric from Alexander Henry.  Kit Available

Based on a pattern by Julie Stockler. Using Kaffe Fassett Collective Fabrics.  40"x40"  Kit Available

A block from the quilt.

Based on a tutorial from the blogger, "Filminthefridge"  Rectangle Squared.  Kits available

"Off The Wall" quilt based on a design by Jean Wells.  Sign up for this wonderful class, Friday, September 30th.  10:30-3:30.  Instructor, Truddi Greene.  You will learn curved, inset piecing and thread painting.  Your finished project will be 8"x8"x3".  Wooden frames will be included in the class fee.  Here is a head on view.

Truddi sells lots of her quilts in area galleries and shops.  She has a wonderful eye for color and design.

This weekend, Saturday, September 17th from 9-5 and Sunday, September 18th from 9-4,  we will be selling our wares at the Bennington Quiltfest.  The show will be held at the Mount Anthony Union Middle School, 747 East Road in Bennington Vermont.  Directions can be found on the web. We will have all of our latest and greatest kits, patterns and books!   www.benningtonquiltfest.com

Saturday, October 1st from 11:30-1:30,will be our 3rd annual Challenge Event.  Challengers will meet at the old Town Hall in South Londonderry to share their quilts and enjoy a potluck lunch.  If you bring a dish to share you are invited to attend even if you are not a challenger.  We will be voting on different aspects of the quilts and there will be prizes and give aways.  I can't wait to see all the talented interpretations of this years Challenge.  Hope you can make it.

Saturday, November 5th, 10:30-2:30 is our 2nd "Ruffled Couture Clutch Class".  Jennifer VanDenburgh shares her pattern and expertise in making this easy clutch that requires only 2 fat quarters!  Frames, glue and special tools are included in the class fee.

Of course these bags look fabulous in our wonderful fabrics.

We are looking forward to a gorgeous foliage season.  We hope to see you soon!

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

We are very lucky and sustained no damage from the floods! However surrounding towns, not so lucky. Glad that many of our friends and customers are okay. You can still get here from there!

Autumnal August

There is Fall in the air in Southern Vermont.  The leaves are starting to change.  What a perfect time to get those sewing projects in order!  We are so excited about some new arrivals here at the WWHQS.

It seems like we have been waiting forever for our Kaffe Fassett Collective Design Rolls to arrive.

We offer 4 colorways.  Red, Green, Neutral and Blue.  There are 30 2 1/2" strips in each bundle.

$34.50 per roll

Here is a great pattern for the design rolls by Jaybird Quilts.

A baby quilt takes 24 assorted strips, a Lap takes 54 strips, a Twin takes 78 strips and a Queen takes 129 strips.  Pattern is $10.

And new fabric from Lecien is here!

Yummy Fat Quarters!

Yay!  "Mochi Mochi" fabrics from Lecien are here!  The colors are based on Japanese sweet treats called Mochi.  Monica S. Snow is the designer of these darling prints.

We will be combining the "Flower Sugar" line with" Mochi Mochi"

This is Paris Apartment.  We have 5 pieces in the line. 

"Treasures and Tidbits" from Kaufman by Piece O'Cake Designs.  We have the whole line in fat quarter bundles and 13 prints on bolts.

2 fat quarter bundles will make this great pattern called "Off The Rail"  by Jaybird Quilts.

How cute is this?  Julie Herman is the designer of these patterns by JayBird.

What we have on bolts.

Piece O' Cake designed an applique quilt for this line of fabric called "Fresh Picked Posies".

Full size patterns and great instructions.  Can't wait to make this!  Fusible applique of course! ;)

Here is one more pattern by JayBird Quilts, called Bamboo.  We will have kits available ASAP using the "TidBits and Treasures" line.  This quilt pattern works great for any fabric line. I am finishing a quilt using "Juicy Blossoms" from Quilting Treasures.  I will reveal the sample soon. (Gotta sew the binding on)!

New from Mary Englebreit, "A Friend is a Gift.  We have 4 pieces in this line.  Adorable!

For you coffee lovers we have "The Daily Grind" from Quilting Treasures.

We've got a free pattern for this fabric and Judith is working on a sample.

Detail.  There is a fabulous panel that you can fussy cut.   Vintage ads for coffee  in many languages.

Halloween is coming!  I think we have the best selection of Halloween fabric ever.  Here is our Robert Kaufman selection.

Cats, Owls, Spiders, Oh my!

Gotta love these elegant felines.

Jack O' Lanterns

Spiders

Cats and Dogs!

We have 2 Fall wool applique kits ready to go.  These include the pattern, Finca Embroidery perle cotton and all the wool felt needed to complete each project.

Harvest Bounty is a 8x32 penny rug table runner and 4 mug rugs.  $54.

Pumpkin and Crow is a pattern for a pincushion and needlekeep. $24

We have made kits for 2 wall hangings for Fall.

Pumpkin Grins is 36x36. Kit is $38 and includes back and binding.  This pattern by Eleanor Burns also has instructions for 4 pumpkin grins placemats (this fabric is sold separately)

Sunflower Wall Hanging Kit.  $35 or $52 with the back included. 32x56.

A few new patterns just in...

Any color way would be stunning in this pattern.  Show off those amazing big prints!  $10

Great pattern for fussy cutting large prints.  Beginner friendly.

 And finally, look what I found in my local Antique Shoppe!  This beauty is a "G" series made in Elizabethtown New Jersey between 1911 and 1920.  It works too.  We are using it for display. 

The decals are called "Red Eye"  Here is a pic of this beautiful scroll work on the metal plate.

It is in beautiful condition!  Here is the case.

And I couldn't believe my luck.  I  scored this treadle table too!

Another great display piece! 

We have selected Amy Butler fabric now on sale!.  Our class lists for September and October are on the website. waterwheelhouse.com

Our "Couture Ruffled Clutch Class" was a blast.  The ladies finished their bags and are planning to make more!  Jessica VanDenburgh was a dynamite teacher, everyone raved!  We are planning a second class on Saturday, November 5th  for those of you who missed the August session.  Stay tuned for more info.  Here are a couple of pics from the class.

Jessica D.

Gluing the frame was tricky.

But with expert instruction, our students breezed right along.

Love Sara's fabric choices.

Ruthie used  fabric from the Ebony and Ivory line by with a pop of red orange batik on the ruffle.

Jessica supplied the glue, frame, screwdrivers and timers for each student.  Student's supplied 2 fat quarters, matching thread and scraps for the ruffles.  Here is a close up of one of Jennifer's samples we have at the shop.

Jennifer also has frames with chains for shoulder bags and these frames are hypoallegenic and nickel free!  Wow!

That's all for now!  Hope to see you soon!

Happy Sewing!

Shelley

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Selected Amy Butler fabric now on SALE!

August Antics

We have been busy, busy busy here at the WWHQS!  I have some quilty pics to share.

Finished my "Strawberry Picnic Quilt"

On the Waterwheel

Gracie wouldn't walk on it!

The back is a "cheater" whole cloth patchwork from Lake House Drygoods latest collection Annie's Farmstand.  Actually a lot of the fabrics are Lake House with some wonderful strawberry prints from FabriQuilt and Michael Miller.

And our wonderful label!  For Sale....$350  85x85

Judith finished piecing this "French General" quilt ages ago.  Andrew, our long arm quilter did a great job quilting this King Size beauty!

Another view.

Quilting Detail.

The back and our label.  For Sale....$900

My Jolly Jungle quilt.  Improv piecing and quilting by Andrew.  Sold!

Quilted by Shelley on her Bernina.  This is a panel.

With borders added.  33"x52"  $95 

Flip Flop strip quilt.  40"x70"  a beach blanket.  $75

In the que for long arm quilting is this stunning top by our pal Arlyn! Andrew is sketching out quilting motifs to enhance this work of art.  Not For Sale.

Detail.  What a wonderful use of large prints (Kaffe Fassett)

My "Lou Lou Thi" quilt.  Using improv piecing and Ana Marie Horner's latest fabric line.     48"x58".  $200

"Wrenly" by Valori Wells.  Pattern by Swirly Girls, Perfect 10.  Twin  $375.  Pieced and quilted by Shelley

Detail

Another View

Back

Meg, our resident seamstress modeling her latest creation.  The pattern is "Diane Kimono Dress" by Serendipity Studio.  Fabric is Phillip Jacobs and Kaffe Fassett.

Back of dress.  Not for Sale.  There are 5 variations and 4 lengths in one pattern!

Lots of new fabric arriving daily.  Just in....

Autumn Inspirations from South Seas Imports.  $11.99 per yard. 6 fat quarters.  $18

Flower Sugar from Lecien Fabrics.  $11.99 per yard.  4 fat quarters $12.

Ebony and Ivory from Quilting Treasures.  $11.99 per yard.  5 fat quarters $15.

Heirloom by Joel Dewberry from Free Spirit Fabrics.  $11.99 per yard.  9 fat quarters $27

Holiday Dazzle from VIP Fabrics.  $11.99 per yard.

Perfect Pitch from RJR Fabrics.  $11.99 per yard.  4 fq's  $12

Magnolia by Laura Gunn for Michael Miller Fabrics.  $11.99 per yard 8 fq's $24.

Painter's Canvas solids from Michael Miller.  $11.99 per yard.  8 fq's $24.

Spellbound by Renee Nanneman for Andover Fabrics  $11.99 per yard 4 fq's $12

Trick or Treat Parade from RJR  $11.99 per yard 5 fq's $15

Sunshine Resort from Quilting Treasures. $11.70 per yard

Tawny Scrawny Lion $10.49 per yard.  We have a panel to make a book.

Here is the inside cover.

Coordinates to Tawny Scrawny to make fun stuff.  $10.49 per yard.

Whew...Oh and don't forget our schedule of classes for late Summer and Early Fall, August thru October.  Check out the calendar on the website.  waterwheelhouse.com

Hope to see you soon!

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

Congratulations Emma Cutler! 4 half yards of AH "Heath" fabric are coming your way.

Jammin' July

Hope everyone is having a great Summer!  In Vermont it has been hot, hot, hot...but no complaints here.

We have been getting in the best fabric over the last few weeks so I will share some pictures with you.  Our newest patterns are wonderful. I can't wait to share them with you as well.  We have bundled fat quarters in our latest lines, and who doesn't love fat quarters?  Oh, and I am officially hooked on "Sashiko Embroidery" from Japan. We have 6 new patterns and 4 colors of "Sashiko Thread now in stock. So easy and fun, quite addicting I must say!

Fabric First!

A personal favorite, I am a sucker for Holly Holderman's Lakehouse Drygoods fabric lines and this one is no exception.  Annie's Farmstand I and II.  20 fat quarters are bundled for a fantastic "Turning 20" quilt which I plan to make. 

The seed pack fabric is so charming!  Love the black colorway too.

   
Another shot.  We also have the Basket Panel in 2 colorways.  I did make an "Afternoon Delight" quilt with the baskets.  Which you can find on our Flickr Page

 
Judith made this "Veranda Bag"(pattern by Penny Sturgess for Quilts Illustrated) using "Annie's Farmstand" "Totes On Bolts" fabric panels.  3 panels make this bag.  Love the plaid fabric covered button and the nice shape of this bag.  Here is the inside with all the pockets using the seed packet fabric...

Great job, Jude.

New from Alexander Henry...hard to get but worth the wait!

New shipment of "Heath" from Alexander Henry is here, plus this new dotted sweetheart called "Down Town Dot".  Heath makes a wonderful background for all kinds of patterns, especially with Kona Solids.  What would you do with this fabric?  Please, let me know!  Make a comment on this post and enter to win  4 half yards of this fab fabric!  Winner picked at random, deadline for entry is Sunday, July 17th at 6pm.  Winner will be announced on my "Facebook" page on Monday, July 18th.  Click Here to reach this page.  If you haven't been on this page before you can "Like" our WWHQS facebook page and be eligible to win more giveaways!

Judith's plans for the "Heath" fabric in the brown, is to make a "Take 5" quilt for her new, not yet arrived, GrandBaby.  She chose "Monkey Bizness" From Alexander Henry, a rust "Dimples" from Andover and from Valori Wells, "Nest" in twig.  The Take 5 pattern uses 5/8ths of a yard of 5 fabrics.  Fast and Fun.  We have kits available.

Pattern is $7.  Call for kit price.  802-824-5700.

Also from Alexander Henry...Nicole's Prints, "Sew Much Fun".  Can you see the "Down Town Dot" in this fabric.  I want a "Lilly Apron" by Busy Bee Quilt Designs, made in this fabric.   You can see examples of this apron on This page

"Wrenly", by Valori Wells.

I am still quilting my "PDQ" (pattern by Swirly Girls)  quilt. The "Wrenly" fabric line makes a simple pattern, heavenly.

Spiffy little Wrenly Bundle...7 fq $21

Speaking of celestial...

"Hip Happy" by Lizzie B Creative for Quilting Treasures is a delightful fabric for the young and young at heart.

Aqua and Red from Michael Miller Fabrics.

We created this bundle with some great additions.  7 fq for $21.

I could not resist this flannel from Robert Kaufman Fabrics. So "Vermonty"!  Black Bears, Moose, Deer, Chickadees, pinecones and fall leaves in manly colors!

"Pine Ridge".  A great panel plus coordinates.  The fish and fishing flies are my favorite.  This is the softest flannel at a great price.  $12.15 per yard!

Our Fall fabrics are from Robert Kaufman and I adore the metallic touches.  Here is "Shades Of The Season"

So rich.  Sunflowers, fall leaves and a great striped fabric, yay!

We put together a Fall Bundle as well.

This is a mix of Quilting Treasures and Timeless Treasures fq's.  $24 for 8 fat quarters.

Patterns, Patterns, Patterns....

Judith, our official "Bag Lady" made this mini messenger bag using this pattern in "Honey Child" fabrics by Jennifer Paganelli.

Love the inside too...

Cool pockets!

We have been waiting for this pattern by Serendipity Studio.  Meg is sewing up a sample (in her size of course) using the newest "Mum" print by Philip Jacobs for Westminster Fibers, with a "Dot" Kaffe Fassett for the trim. Will post the pic as soon as it is finished.  Love the Kimono styling.  This dress can be made in several lengths and can be sized from xs to xxl!

Here is the latest pattern by Tula Pink, "Snow Globes"

This pattern uses her latest fabric line "Prince Charming" which, of course we have in stock.

The following patterns use the new "Lazy Angle" ruler by Creative Grids.  You can go to their website and watch a tutorial video on how to use this handy ruler.  Click on This Link 

 

"Tea Garden" by "Lazy Girl"

These are all really fun and quick.

Now for "Sashiko" Japanese Embroidery

We have these colors of specialty thread and these 6 patterns in stock.  You do not use a hoop with this simple embroidery technique. This makes these projects totally portable.  You can stitch up a storm anywhere, anytime!

These are the patterns which average about 12" by 12" and are printed on Japanese fabric with ink that washes out.  You get a printed panel attached to a plain fabric.  You can use the unprinted side for the back of a pillow.  The panels are also great for the front of a tote bag, the back of a denim jacket or the center of a quilt, of course!

Dragonflies  Don't worry the pictures are in English.  There are many great tutorials online that show you how to stitch.  Just search for Sashiko Embroidery and you will find a bunch.

I'm stitching this one up myself.  Very traditional pattern.

Adorable, for a baby quilt or blanket or ???

 
Lovely

This one is printed on lilac fabric.  Most are on white or navy.

Another more traditonal Sashiko pattern.  It is most common to stitch on white or navy fabric with white, navy or other hues of blue thread.  We have on order more colors of this special thread for those more "colorful" among us! ;)

Phew..well I better not go on.  One can only absorb so much yummy stuff at one time.  We have received all of our new Christmas fabric, but you will have to stay tuned for that post.

As Always,

Happy Sewing!

 

Late June

"Loulouthi" is here!!  We have 2 colorways...Blue/Green and Chocolate

Pink, Yellows ,Orange and Gray.  YUM!  Anna Marie Horner rocks!

Prince Charming by Tula Pink

Blue Greens...We have bundles...

Select Blue or Pink or both!  Bundles contain 6 fat quarters each and are $18.

Robyn Pandloph, "Bowood House" from RJR Fabrics.  $11 per yard or Bundled.  $18 for 6 fat quarters.

From The Art of Possibilities group by Free Spirit here is "Jazz City"

Jazz City Mosaic and Jazz City Graffiti are the companion fabrics for this  line.  $6.63 per half yard

Want to join the Farmer's Wife QAL (Quilt Along)?  We have the book that comes with the CD to download all the instructions and templates for each block.  We offer 10% off books everyday! This is an ambitious undertaking!

Coming Soon!  A new class using the "Creative Grids" Cathederal Window Ruler and this wonderful book by Lynne Edwards.

Another new class based on the teachings of Jean Wells will be offered soon.  This class will meet monthly and focus on a chapter of the book each time.  You will learn many new improvisational piecing techniques.  Color and composition are the backbone of these wonderful piecing techniques.

New Patterns from AArdvark Quilts

We have Kaffe Fassett stripes to make this quilt!

From "JayBird Quilts"

And

This pattern uses the new "Lazy Angle" Ruler from "Creative Grids".  We have several other patterns that use this ruler.  We will be having a workshop where you will learn how to use this ruler in a variety of ways.

Here is Judith's "Perfect Ten" Quilt by Swirly Girls, using Kaffe's "Folk Art" panels.  Stunning, huh? 

Another new pattern...

 By Tula Pink.  We are making a sample using her new "Prince Charming" line.

Might seem a bit early, but we are making pillowcases for every holiday.  Here is one of our new lines from "Quilting Treasures".  It is not to early to start making those holiday gifts!

 

Another fun stash busting class will be based on this great pattern.  Love the 3 D effect you get when you arrange the blocks in a certain way.

 
Gracie is sporting a new summer Hair Do!

You can call the shop, 802-824-5700 to order any of the above.  And, we are offering Free Shipping on all orders $50 or more until August 31st!

The new schedule of classes will be on the website shortly.  Waterwheelhouse.com

We appreciate your support of our "Brick & Mortar" Quilt Shop!  We know you have many options for buying fabric and sewing supplies .  When you choose to spend a bit more, you are keeping small businesses like ours alive! 

And don't forget our Frequent Buyer Card Program...When you spend $200, you receive 20% off your next total purchase at the shop or by phone order.  These cards never expire and we keep them here!

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

 

 

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

 

 

June is Jumpin' At The WWHQS

Just getting around to posting pics from the Glen's Falls Quilter's Quild show we attended in Queensbury New York last weekend.  Our booth set up went more quickly this time and again, we received tons of compliments on our setup as well as our merchandise! :D  Here are some booth shots... Remember you can click on any picture to view it larger!

"Come on in...."

Easy Peasy Table Runners, fat quarter boxes, kits and bundles.

Kona Cotton Bundles, samples,kits....

Shiva Oil Paint Sticks Demo Station

We met so many quilter's who have never been to the shop.  We are looking forward to seeing our new quilting friends soon. 

I was so impressed by the quality of the quilts in the show.  I picked a favorite and gave her my Vendor's Choice Award.   When I first saw this quilt, I thought, now here is a quilter after my own heart!  We are on the same wavelength!

Lisa Filion's  Quilt.  Love the colors and the improv piecing, not to mention the big stitch hand quilting "Ala Kaffe Fassett."  Here is a detail pic.

Wish I had the time to do some hand quilting!  You can find out more about Lisa on her blog Upstatelisa.blogspot.com  Way to sew Lisa!

I took pics of some of my fav's at the show.  I apologize, I do not have the quilter's names to give them credit for their beautiful work... but here they are-

Baltimore Album Style Quilts are so impressive. 

Blown away by this applique!

Gotta say, wow!

Gorgeous Art Quilt

Hand quilted, trapunto wall hanging...a stunner!

Look at this quilting, oh my!

I am always a sucker for hand embroidery, how charming!

Gradation of value amazing, huh?

Double blue Ribbon winner, wow!

Nice!

In the wearables category, this umbrella!  I wouldn't take this out in the rain!

All in all, a great show!

I have been doing a little sewing at home, but first I had to clean up my area!

I haven't seen this much table space behind my machine in ages!

This is neat and tidy, for me!

I am trying to rescue 4 beautiful orphan blocks I made a years ago in a class with Deb Tucker at Fletcher Farm School of Crafts in Ludlow Vermont.  The pattern is called "Dizzy Flying Geese" and it was before Deb's "Wing  Clipper" ruler days.  I used reproduction fabric designed by Froncie Quinn from the quilt collections at the Shelburne Museum.  I loved the bright colors then and of course I still love them now!  See, I sew with repro fabric too!

The center panel is a cheater and is a reproduction of a quilt made by Florence Peto called Grandma's Flower Garden.  The actual quilt, on display at the Shelburne Museum is very small with needle turn applique!  The colors are right on.  The problem will be the borders, they will need to be pieced.  Flying Geese probably....and I will definetly use the Wing Clipper ruler!

Would love to do big stitch quilting on the panel...it has printed stitch lines on the fabric!  This could be a lifetime project!

I am also working on a quilt using the "Stonehenge" pre-cuts from Northcott.  They are beautiful! The pattern has you make the quilt in quarters.  You stack the 4 quarters and cut a half circle, then reassemble the pieces.  The whole project is based on value, lights, mediums and darks.

Progress so far...

Be sure to check the website for our newest schedule of classes and events.  Click on "Calendar" and then, "View Entire Calendar" to see all the details of a class, click on the title.

On Tuesday, July 19th we are having a special Bargello Class taught by Jan Broude of the Quiet Valley Quilt Guild.  Jan is an expert in this piecing method and is a whiz with color and value.  There is so much to gain from taking this class.  Jan is full of tips and quilting history!  Here is a small sample of her work.  Please register ASAP for this class as there is a materials list you will need prior to the class so you can start collecting fabrics.  Call or email me to register.

Detail of Jan's latest Bargello she made for our Solid's Challenge.

 

 

 

 

 

New classes and stuff on the web site, check it out. Waterwheelhouse.com

Solid's Challenge Party

What fun we had at the WWHQS on Saturday.  Challengers enjoyed a pot luck luncheon, yum, and a fantastic display of quilts using only solid fabrics and 2 1/2 " strips.  Every quilt received an award and prize!

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Solid's Challenge Party

What fun we had at the WWHQS on Saturday.  Challengers enjoyed a pot luck luncheon, yum, and a fantastic display of quilts using only solid fabrics and 2 1/2 " strips.  Every quilt received an award and prize!

 
Our Happy Group of Challengers! 

Here are the quilts....

 
Voting on the quilts.  We had 6 categories

 

 
Gina's entry...

 
Jan

 

Gayle
 
Adelaide

 
Faith

 
Kelly

 
Arlyn

 
Lydia

 
Detail of Jan's quilting

Now for our next Challenge.... it will be our 3rd, here are the rules!

If you accept the challenge, you will receive 3 paint chips (3 colors).  You can add up to 3 more colors of your choosing.  You must match the paint chips to fabrics.  The fabrics can be prints, stripes, plaids, dots, whatever...  or you may select a solid fabric to match each paint chip and your 3 optional color choices. There is no limit on the number of fabrics you use in your quilt, but you can only use 3-6 colors.

The theme of the challenge is "The Four Seasons".  Your quilt can be any size and should focus on your interpretation of the theme.  Your only constraint is the colors.

Everyone will get a different set of 3 colors chosen by the WWHQS Staff.

The deadline for finished entries is October 1, 2011.  We will have our party in mid October.  There will be prizes, fun, food and frivolity.  The best part of the event is the "Show & Tell" when the challengers share their techniques and inspirations.

You can have the paint chips mailed to you or you may stop by the shop to pick them up.  If you can't make the party, you can bring in your finished entry any time before October 1st to be eligible to win a prize.

Are you up for the Challenge?!  

 We look forward to hearing from you!

Happy Sewing,

Shelley
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Kate Burns is the winner of our first giveaway! Kate will receive a fat quarter bundle of the latest Art Gallery Fabrics by Pat Bravo! Yay, Kate!

Marvelous May

Wishing All Mom's a Very Happy Mother's Day

Here is what I made for my lovely Mother who lives far away in Florida...

A small x stitched  heart that can be used as a paper weight on her desk(Mom doesn't sew, so this is not a pin cushion!) The "B" stands for Barbara!  It  is filled with crushed walnut shells so it is heavy!

Yesterday we had our first big bus!  What a thrill!  Over 30 quilters filled the Shop with fun and laughter.  Gracie wanted to board the bus, but the ladies kept streaming out and of course she had to greet each one.

Backing into the parking lot was a breeze!

Lotsa Ladies!  Hope to see you again next year!

We have new fabric arriving daily...just in "Art Gallery Fabrics"  Coquette and Bohemian Soul check out these  fabrics at  

 http://www.patbravo.com/Fabrics.html

Pat's  site is so inspirational!   Also just in is "Kaufman's" Waterford Linen in natural, 100% Linen in a 54" width.  What will we sew with this wonderful linen?  We have expanded our "Kaffe Fassett" Aboriginal Dots and Spot fabrics to include all  the juicy colorways!  Come and see soon!

I think I will host my first giveaway prize in this post.  Leave a comment on this post and you will be entered to win a Fat Quarter Pack of "Art Gallery" Fabric's Coquette and Bohemian Soul.  I will pick a winner at random on Tuesday, May 10th.  Good Luck!

Meanwhile don't "Garden" too hard!  Take some time for sewing.

Shelley

 

May Sewing & Quilting Classes

             Here is our line up of classes and events for May, 2011.

Sunday, May 1 or Sunday May 22nd-  Paper Piecing Workshop  Learn the secrets of Paper Piecing  also known as "Foundation Piecing"  The most complicated quilt blocks are usually paper pieced.  Think "Mariner's Compass" or any block with lots of points and tiny pieces.  Paper piecing makes these blocks a snap.  $25 plus materials.  1-4 pm

Example, projects will vary.

Every Tuesday is Open Sewing  Sew with friends and meet new ones.  $5  10:30-3:30.   No Instructor 

Wednesday, May 4th or Wednesday, May 18th- Totally Awesome Tote Bag This pattern from "For The Love of Fabric" by Karen West  is a winner.  A sturdy tote, measuring 14"x17" makes a great quick gift.  It has a large outer pocket and inner pocket.  We have 2 kit versions or you can pick your own fabric.  10:30-3:30 pm.  $25 plus kit fee or materials list.

  Kit One

Kit Two

Saturday May 7th or Friday May 20th-Paint Stix on Fabric/ Rubbing Plates - Learn how to use these fabulous oil pastels made expecially for fabric by Cedar Canyon.  This class will focus on "rubbing plates" and color blending.  You will create blocks for a wall hanging, pillow, pocket for a bag or quilt.  10:30-12:30 pm.  $15 plus materials and book fee.  Suitable for ages 10 and up.

This is a Holiday version using the "Holiday" rubbing plates.  You have other image options such as leaves, flowers and or curves.

Garden Rubbing Plates/Wall hanging

Sunday, May 8th- My First Table Runner- Introduction to quilting.-  Learn the basics of piecing a quilt top.    You will focus on pressing, cutting, pinning and piecing a small table runner.  Ages 10 and up.  1-4 pm.  $20 plus tools and  $15 Kit fee.

Easy Peasy Table Runner/ Placemats are not included in this class

Wednesday, May 11th-  "Mumbo Gumbo" a pattern by "Pie In The Sky Quilts"-  This is a fabulous stash buster quilts that will use up a lot of scraps.  It is so-oooo simple and fun!  Finished size is 63"x84", you can add borders to make it bigger.  10:30- 3:30 pm.  $30 plus materials list.  This is suitable for a confident beginner.

Thursday, May 12, or Saturday, May 21- Improvisational Quilting Class-  Learn how to piece a block without a pattern.  This is an intuitive process and tons of fun!  This is a class not to be confused with our Improv Club.  You will learn several improvisational techniques.  10:30-12:30.  $20 plus a $10 materials fee.

Saturday, May 14th- $5 Club/Sold Out  10:30 am  and our "Solids Challenge Party"    11:30-1:30 pm.   We will still be open for regular business today but we will be hosting a pot luck luncheon for our Challengers who participated in our quilt contest where sewers had to use only solid fabrics and 2 1/2 " strips.  We will be displaying all the quilts on the porch!  Come and see  our talented customer's interpretations of this Challenge!

Sunday, May 15th- 1 Yard Shopping Totebag - Make a quick snazzy tote using just 1 yard of fabric!  1-4 pm $25.

Thursday, May 19th -  Free Motion Quilting Techniques - This is an introductory class to Free Motion Quilting.  You must bring in a sewing machine with a darning foot and that has a feature to lower the feed dogs.  1-3pm  $20 plus materials list and book purchase.

  Wednesday, May 25th- Springfield Sews/Sold Out - 10:30-3:30

Thursday, May 26th- Fusible Applique Wall Hanging-  Learn the secrets of machine applique.  Recreate the quilt designed by Shelley for the 2011 Shop Hop, "Kaffe's Flower Shop".  10:30-3:30 pm $25 plus kit fee or materials list.  Bring a Lunch.

Kaffe's Flower Shop

Friday, May 27th-  Improv Club/Sold Out   10:30-12:30

Hand Applique and Embroidery Club-1:30-3:30- $25 registration fee and $5 per session.  Join Judith and Shelley and work on any hand sewing project.  Share ideas and techniques.  Tea and cookies served!  A relaxing afternoon of sewing and conversation.  This club meets the last Friday of every month.

Saturday, May 28th- Paintstix on Fabric- Stenciling Techniques  - Using special negative and positive shapes these stencils make unusual patterns.  You can make wall hangings, table runners, bags, pillows and much more.  Paintstix ,after drying, are heat set with an iron and the fabric is then washable!  10:30-12:30 pm  $15 plus materials and book purchase.

Sunday, May 29th- Finishing Your Quilt- Bring in your finished quilt top and learn to layer,quilt and bind your quilt.  (Bring in a small wall hanging or table runner)  1-4 pm $25.

Please register early by calling the shop or stopping by.  Classes are the best way to improve your sewing and quilting skills!  In a class you can get answers to your quilting questions!  We hope you find a date and time that works for you!  Join us in our beautiful classroom and bring a friend or 2 or 3!  Call if you have any questions.  We also offer private lessons for $25 per hour.

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

 

 

Quilt Show!

We enjoyed vending at the Northern Lights Quilt Guild Bienniel Show!  Here is  some booth shots.   Shoppers LOVED our wall of colorful bundles!

Wall of fabric bundles! 
 
 
Full View!  Love the basketball net above the booth!  :}

 
Right View

 
Left Corner

 
Right Corner

Paintstix were a huge hit!  A guild member modeled her latest creation. 

 
Lovely!  Rembember, you can click on any picture to enlarge it.

Just a note....  We will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 24th.

Happy Sewing!

Shelley 

 

April Additions

We have new fabric coming in daily!  Just in...gorgeous colors of Michael Miller's "Garden Pindots".  This is a wonderful blender fabric that goes beautifully with all of our bright focus prints.  We have also received our shipment of Northcott's "Stonehenge" precut 2 1/2" strips, 40 strips per package.  Can't wait to see what our sewing friends will make with these striking fabrics!

 

                          Michael Miller Garden Pindots in yummy colors!

Just in... 22 new bolts of Kaffe Fassett favorite classic prints!  Yay!  

We have updated our sale area with new additions.  Black and Whites and soft Neutrals.  Great stash builders!

 Classic Black and Whites
 these new sale fabrics are $5.99 per yard.

                 New Easy Peasy Table Runner Kits are $15 in our latest fabric....                           Jason Yenter's Camelot fabric in the red colorway

 
And in the blue colorway.  These kits are complete with back and binding!

 
Barn Yard fabric makes a great kitchen runner!

 
Blue colorway of "Nouveau Riche", we also have this in the violet colorway as well as the green.  This runners are a perfect beginner project or a quick 2 hour project any quilter would love. 

  Call for price 802-824-5700
This is a fusible applique project we have in a kit.  A "Springy" Delight!

 
"The Bella Bag" in Camelot....Blue!  We have a new kit that is complete with grommets, magnetic snap,fusible fleece plus this wonderful fabric!

 We used the "Awesome Tote Bag" pattern and our Farm Yard fabric for this fun tote.  To market to market we go!

 
Here is an interior shot of the bag with the chicken feet fabric!

 
This line makes a darling childs quilt too.  This pattern is PDQ from Swirly Girls.  Pretty Darn Quick!

 
And "Goo Goo" from Alexander Henry...Kelly is working on a "Crazy Eights" baby quilt with this line.  Love, love, love!!

 
We are wild about these socks!

Also from Alexander Henry, Meg made this classy vest from a Kwik Sew Pattern and Meijie Mum fabric.

 
Yep, that's me!  Gracie observes the fun!  Here is a rear view....:}

 
We used our new Fettucia ribbon for the ties.

Let's see what else is there to share?  Oh....

 
20 Riley Blake flannel fat quarters makes this charming quilt.  Faith whipped this up using a "Turning Twenty" pattern.

 
Finally, I made up a quilt with the Mod Kids panel, I made the dolly months ago.

 
And here she is!  You can make a quilt with dollies to go with.

 
Here is Linda and Judith at our last Improv Club meeting.  We made improv houses!  Our next Improvisational Quilting Club begins the end of July and meets once a month thru November.  We can only take 10 members and registration is now open.  There is a $25 registration fee and $10 per meeting for supplies.  Call the shop to register.

Our schedule for April is on the website.  waterwheelhouse.com

Take note that on Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17 we will be vending at the Northern Lights Quilt Guild Show in Hanover, New Hampshire.  Come and see me there!

Our full schedule of classes will resume in May. Among the offerings will be a new Paintstix class.  Here is a sneak peek at one of the paintstix projects...

 
This was made using a "Cedar Canyon" floral rubbing plate.

I have this King Size Philip Jacob's beauty on display at the shop.  We will be getting his new designs in later this month...Can't wait! 
 
That's all for now!  Happy Sewing!  Oh and a quick reminder, Our "Solids" Challenge Party has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 14th at 11:30 am.  And last but not least...  The Waterwheel House Quilt Shop will be 2 years old April 19th!

Shelley

 

Not the snow storm we expected. Shop will be open today!

Looks like a major snow storm is headed our way. Remember, if the local schools are closed, so are we. Please call ahead before traveling to visit us.
We will have to cancel our Pot Luck Party on Saturday, April 2nd. It will be rescheduled for Saturday, May 14th. Hope it doesn't snow!!!

We have been nominated for Best Quilt Shop (physical) for The Golden Quilts Awards. You can vote for your favorites at www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!

 

 

February Fancies

Believe it or not, the snow is starting to melt!  We have lots of  February fun stuff to share...

Denyse Schmidt's newest line, Greenfield Hill fat quarter bundles are in stock.

 

Gypsy Bandanna from Michael Miller.  Here are some of Kelly's improv mosaic blocks.  Love it!

Meg whipped up this darling skirt using Camelot Cotton's "DayDreams" by Stephanie Brandenberg.  What a great use for this fabric, but also think, art quilts!  The pattern is a Kwik Sew/Kwik Start pattern #3794 now in stock.  In the background is Camelot's huge flower panel "Poppy and Sunflower".  Wow!

The Tammis Keefe Cats and Dogs fabrics are so wonderful.  I made this quilt in the red and black colorway.  This is an improv pattern.  All royalties from the sale of her fabric lines go towards Cancer Research.

 

This quilt uses the new Tammis Keefe fabric in pink and gray and I think the "Posh Tot" pattern by Blue Underground  looks great.

 

Spot the Dog fabric by Moda, from the story books is a great fabric for a quick unisex baby quilt!

Blue and Yellow

We have this table runner and placemat kit in 3 colorways of Kaffe Fassett's Teapots and coordinating prints.  You get enough fabric, including backs and bindingfor one 14"x40" runner and 4 placemats.  $50

Peach, Green and Blue

Purple, green,rust colorway.

Tired of tracing patterns onto freezer paper for applique?  This new product goes through your  inkjet printer...yippee!  A step saver!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another new product by Lesley Riley is "TAP" or Transfer Artist Paper.  You can put this thru your printer and copy any image, photo or scan and then iron the image onto any surface, including fabric!  What a boon for art and improv quilting.

Also in stock this month is the new "Quilts and More" from BHG.  There are several projects in this magazine that uses fabric we have in the shop now.

We have selected fabric and made a kit for the owl wall hanging on the mag's cover.

Our fabrics are cuter!

Our new Hand Applique Club starts on Friday, February 25th from 1:30-3:30.  Join us for an afternoon of uninteruppted hand sewing.  Brush up and share techiques with other embroidery and applique enthusiasts.  This club meets the last Friday afternoon of every  month.  Registration fee is $25 and you pay $10 for each session you attend.  This is a chance to finish or start a hand sewing project.  I will be working on this quilt from Piece O' Cake Designs.

I am determined to refine my needle turn applique skills!

March is just around the corner and so is the Vermont Shop Hop!  Friday, March 11 through Sunday March 20th, the shop will be open 7 days a week from 9 am to 6 pm!  Buy a passport for $5 from any participating Quilt Shop and be eligible for  great prizes,free patterns and shop specials.  Even if you don't get to all the shops on the Hop, you can still take advantage of the coupons in the passport and other freebies!  To find out more about the Vermont Shop Hop, go to Vermont Shop Hop

This is our first year participating in the Hop and we have lots of surprises in store for our visitors.  Don't miss it!

Happy Sewing!

Shelley

The snow is pretty and the roads are dry! Perfect time to come to the shop! See you soon!
Shelley

Brights,Brights,Brights!

We are loving brights on white!  Here is my king size beauty, using Denyse Schmidt's line "Hope Valley" and Kona Cotton, "Snow".  We are sold out of this line , but we have some beautiful brights available at the shop.  For this quilt, I simply put nine patch units on point alternating with plain white blocks.

The border is made from nine patch units cut in half and sewed end to end.  Kelly did a fabulous job of quilting.  Kitty "May" approves!

Quilting Detail.

Some brights we have bundled for you, 12 fat quarters specially priced at $29.25.

Pair with a few yards of Kona White and you are good to go! Yummy orange,hot pink, turquoise and lime round out this collection of mainly Erin McMorris' collection, "Park Slope" from Free Spirit.  Sewers around the country have been hoarding their stash of this line and we still have some in stock!

And speaking of brights.  This kit contains the "Soul Blossom" line by Amy Butler and the pattern by "Atkinson Designs" pattern "Urban Cabin"  Another example of brights on white.

Here is a detail of the quilt.  The kit is $89.00 for a 65"x88" quilt.

The pattern alone is $8.00.

Meg, our seamstress in residence, whipped up this darling skirt using several Amy Butler Lines, including her latest, "Soul Blossoms".  The pattern is from the book "Sew Seredipity" by Kay Whitt.

Meg's version.  Love the ric rac !  Also pictured here is the "Veranda Tote" by Penny Sturgess using the "Soul Blossom" line too!  You can take the tote bag class on Friday, February 4th or Saturday, February 26th from 10:30-3:30.  Cost is $15 plus materials.

Side view.  Way to sew Meg!  Meg is available on Saturdays for garment sewing classes using our wonderful fabrics.  If you have 2 sewing buddies, call the shop to schedule a class.

Here's all of Meg!

We have been busy with the Improv Quilting Classes and the Improv Club.  In February we have scheduled 2 new Improv Classes on Saturday, February 5th or Friday, February 18th from 10:30 am- 12:30 pm.  Cost is $15 plus a $10 materials fee.  You will learn various "improvisational" quilting techniques based on books by some of our favorite "liberated designers" such as...

Gwen Marston.

Here is an improvisational quilt using fabric from Valori Wells "Nest" collection.

I started with the center panels and worked out adding sashing and borders.

Oh, and by the way, we have received our shipment of that wonderful toweling from Moda.  Remember Judith's wonderful bag?
We have the toweling with red bands as well.  Think, kitchen towels, table runners, place mats, napkins, aprons and more.  The toweling is $5.49 per yard.

Call the shop to order any of these goodies and we will ship to your door.

Visit the website to view the new calendar for February.

www.waterwheelhouse.com

(hint- if you get the January calendar, click on the tiny arrows>> in the upper right hand corner of the calendar and it will take you to the next month.  Gee- can't they make that arrow any bigger???

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

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Our schedule of classes for February is on our web site. When you see the January calendar click on the tiny arrow on the right hand corner of that calendar page. That will take you to Feb. Happy Sewing, Shelley

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Our schedule of classes for February is on our web site. When you see the January calendar click on the tiny arrow on the right hand corner of that calendar page. That will take you to Feb. Happy Sewing, Shelley

Happy New Year!

We are bursting with new ideas for sewing and quilting in 2011! Check out our web site for the January schedule of classes. http://www.waterwheelhouse.com/

Go to the site to view the January Calendar of classes, with prices and detailed descriptions.

Have you ever worked with Laminated fabric?  Make a tote bag, rain-jacket, poncho, bib or table topper with this super soft material. This is not like oilcloth! We just received two new laminated fabrics from Amy Butler and Tanja Whelan

Remember "Spot" that adorable puppy from the children's books? Just in, is Spot on fabric from Moda.

Judith couldn't wait to make this sample for the shop!

Also new this month is "Totes on Bolts" from Lakehouse. Purchase 3 panels and you can make a "Veranda Tote" bag with the pattern by Penny Sturgess. Or the same 3 panels will make a snazzy apron. Just cut out the pieces for each project on the dotted lines printed on each fabric panel. How cool is that?  Call the shop to sign up for the "Veranda Tote" class scheduled for Friday, January 21st or Saturday January 29th from 10:30-3:30.

You can make this tote bag with fat quarters of your choice as well.  I made this one with Amy Butler's new "Soul Blossom" line.

This bag has nice shaping and tons of pockets and is very interesting to make.

Speaking of Amy B, here is another quilt made by Kelly to show of Amy's newest line.

This is an "Atkinson Design" pattern called "Urban Cabin".  We love brights with white!

Here's a detail of the quilt.

We still have a few spots left in our Improv Quilting Classes scheduled for Friday, January 14th or Saturday, January 22.  10:30-12:30.  Become familiar with modern, improvisational piecing techniques.  Make and Take a small project.

My improv "Matisse" quilt.

We are celebrating these chilly winter months with a special, 20% off all "snowflake" and Jason Yenter's winter line of fabrics. 

We also have Christmas themed fabric marked down to $5.99 per yard.

I made this winter quilt using inspiration from Kajsa Wikman's new book "Scandinavian Stitches, 21 Playful Projects with a Seasonal Flair".  Call the shop to order this book.  It will make you very, very happy!

Here is my quilt....

Love the snowflake fabric.  This is a small quilt 45x36. Quick and adorable!

Also of note, 2 books , "Material Obsession 1" and "Material Obsession 2"  have all of us drooling.  This is quilt book to read cover to cover!  Talk about inspiration!  Call to order.

Kathy Doughty and Sarah Fielke offer lots of ideas for "modern quilting with traditional roots".

Check out the website for more classes offered in January.  And come in to browse our Valentine's Day display and ogle Kelly's newest creation for Valentine's Day.

Done up in Kaffe Fassett's reds and greens.

Pictures don't do our quilts justice!  Visit soon!

In the works is our new FLICKR Group sharing photos from our various Clubs and Classes.  Watch your email for an invitation to join one of our FLICKR Groups. You can click on this link to check out our progress.

FLICKR

Happy Sewing,

Shelley

Improvisational Quilting Club

Starting in January, we will be hosting an "Improv Quilting Club".  This club, limited to 10 participants, will meet the last Friday of every month for five months from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. The club will consist of two Series.  Series I will meet in January, February, March, April and May.  Series II will meet in July, August, September, October and November.  You may sign up for one or both series.

What is "Improvisational Quilting"?  For us here at the Quilt Shop it means starting with an idea or inspiration and sewing without a set pattern.  For example, in my Matisse Quilt, my inspiration came from the "Matisse"  focus fabric.  I fussy cut the fabric and framed these squares with sashing.  I then strip pieced strips in compatible fabrics and subcut these strip sets into units. I sewed the pieces back together  adding other strips of various widths until I got my desired block sizes.  This is a somewhat intuitive process.  Here are some photos of this quilt.

Framed focus fabric block.

A closer look.

The improv blocks.

There will be 2 introductory classes on Improv Quilting.  Friday, January 14th from 10:30-12:30 and Saturday, January 22nd from 10:30-12:30.  In these classes you will learn some intuitive piecing tecniques based on an idea or an inspiration.  If you are new to the idea of "Modern" improvisational quilting this is a good place to start.  You can then decide if this club is for you.

If you join the Improv Club, Series I, you will meet with the group the last Friday morning in January, February, March, April and May.  In each meeting you will be presented with an idea, inspiration or challenge.  You will start your small project at this meeting and will come back the following month with a finished piece or work in progress. Before each meeting you will be emailed a materials and supply list.

This group's focus will be on creativity and sewing without patterns.  You will be encouraged to use your own stash of fabrics, art supplies and embellishments.  We are very, very excited about this concept.  The best part of the club will be the coming together of "like minds" and sharing ideas through "Show and Tell".

We all ready have 5 interested members for the club so please call the shop to sign up soon to be included.

Our schedule of classes for January is full of fun projects!  It will be posted on our web site www.waterwheelhouse.com next week or you can pick one up at the shop.

Happy New Year to all our Quilting and Sewing Friends,

Shelley, Judith, Kelly, Meg, Faith and Grace

New Stuff

Kaffe Fassett's latest...

 

Detail of "Folk Art"

Field Bouquet in Black, we have this in blue, pink,white and chartreuse too!

Kite Tails

Line Dance-Black

Also just in......from Alexander Henry, some hom-dec fabric

Birds

Fruit

Cool Leopards!

From Stephanie Brandenburg..."Day Dreams"

Huge Flowers, 2 to a panel, this is the red poppy

Here is the sunflower

These look like handpainted impressionists!  Gonna make a big floor pillow.

I am almost finished with my "Matisse" quilt top with fabric from Alexander Henry.

I tried my hand at "intuitive" piecing in the alternate blocks.  Fun, fun.

A detail 

More.....

Here is the fabric on bolts-

plus some coordinates....

Great yellow!

Doll Dress Panels are back in stock!

... in "Red" and "Rainbow"

Lucious Valdani Perl Cotton

Hand Dyed Valdani Perle Cotton, in Sizes #8 and #12

Adorable felt projects in this new book by Kata Golda.

Judith's "Owl" pillow from a pattern by...

We can kit this up for you!

We have lots of special gifts for your favorite sewing enthusiasts that we carry at this time of year.  Hope to see you soon... Happy Sewing!

Shelley

 

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!