Winter 2009 Issue
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| Weekend Oasis Lush tropical prints were combined with animal skin motifs, as well as a lavish paisley and a warm basket weave, to give this project its exotic, worldly appeal. Spicy colors in the collection evoke the feeling of a traveling caravan in a paradise of palm trees and lagoons. An overall patchwork print, with its variety of intricate patterns, makes the quilt design look more complex than it actually is—a simple two-block construction. This patchwork fabric also pulls the whole collection together and is ideal for creating a variety of matching accessories. BEGINNER |
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Nature's Gems The colors and patterns of nature are the essence of this fabric collection. Bamboo prints, together with large fern leaf motifs, have a luminous, watercolor effect against the jewel-tone hues of the rainbow. Quilt artist and fabric designer Michele Scott has an approach that is similar to a painter's. She is awed by the beauty of the landscape around her, incorporating Mother Nature into her designs and hand-painted fabrics. The range of colors in Nature's Palette will add depth and texture to all types of projects, both traditional and contemporary. INTERMEDIATE |
Pop Garden Add some pop to your quilts! Use a fresh, bold mix of large bright florals and lively geometrics, then add a bit of sparkle with jewel-tone medium-scale prints. Intended as sister collections, these fabrics complement each other, making it easy to come up with a variety of design possibilities. Artist and fabric designer Heather Bailey enjoys creating "all things happy." Her flair for contemporary color and artwork are evident in these modern innovative prints. ADVANCED quilt kit ordering information |
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Under Cover Snuggle up! Pearl Louise's versatile Nostalgic Noel fabrics make it fun and easy to create seasonal quilts. This clever design, sure to be a child's favorite, incorporates two simple blocks with quick-fuse appliqué. Finish it just in time for that first exciting snowfall! What a great way for children to spend cold winter nights—under cover with their snowmen buddies! BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE |
Desert Dwellers There are countless reasons why Southwestern Native American art is so appealing—tradition, color, artistry, for example. These designs are instantly recognizable, and fabric designer Diana Mancini has captured their distinctive look in her Desert Dwellers collection. This fabric features geometric patterns, adobe pueblos, Kokopelli, and beautiful pottery in deep turquoise and sand colors. Curl up under this striking, one block quilt—you can almost feel the warmth of the desert sun! INTERMEDIATE quilt kit ordering information |
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Log Cabin Rose Elegant textures and subtle earth tones blend together beautifully in this stunning bed quilt! Some of Princess Mirah's latest batik fabrics in low contrast shades of smoky brown and beige were used to create an ambience of peace and tranquility. These exotic batiks, still made by hand and sun dried the centuries-old Balinese way, were sewn together in traditional Log Cabin blocks to create a quilt that works well with any décor. INTERMEDIATE quilt kit ordering information |
Serenity Some of the most beautiful and dramatic sunsets can be seen in Alaska! "These colors are so intense," explains Karla Overland, co-owner of Cherrywood Fabrics, "that I knew this collection of eight color-rich gradations just had to be called Alaskan Sunset." Cherrywood's hand-dyed fabric is unique because it has the distinctive look and feel of suede. The subtle tone-on-tone variations give depth to quilt projects, while still appearing solid. Karla uses her passion for rich, dramatic color and draws her inspiration from nature when dyeing each piece. INTERMEDIATE quilt kit ordering information |
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Town & Country Only three colors—black, red, and white—were used to create this dramatic quilt. Deb Mosa's latest collection, City Sparkler, combines bold colors with geometric patterns, paisleys, and florals to give Town and Country movement and dimension. With just two blocks and three colors, this graphic, contemporary project yields exciting results! ADVANCED |
Tea for Two Hot tea, ice tea, tea for two! Yuko Hasegawa's charming fabric collection reflects her background in illustration and character animation. Whimsical teacups coordinate with sweet treats, dainty florals, stripes, and dots. Use these prints to make the perfect accessories for afternoon tea parties or to create a cozy atmosphere in a dining room or kitchen nook! The table topper can double as a wall hanging, and the banner can also be used as a runner. BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE quilt kit ordering information |
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Woodland Sampler Robin Betterley used her home state of Maine as inspiration for her Stitching in the Woods fabrics. A log cabin and pine trees, in shades of forest green and brown, give this cozy medium-sized throw its distinctive woodland theme. Robin's passion for drawing, painting, and stitching is evident in this collection. The log cabin panel has a characteristic sampler look for classic lodge and country décor. INTERMEDIATE quilt kit ordering information |
Angel Houses "The stars are angel houses way up in the sky, tiny little houses where angels learn to fly." This saying and others adorn a sweet twin-size quilt—perfect for any little girl's room. Fabric designer Anne Sutton mixes whimsy and imagination to create a collection of endearing prints, including little angels, dots, stars, and stripes, that coordinate with four sampler panels. "It's that bit of child [who] lives in all of us that keeps me designing," Anne explains. And what child doesn't love angels? They are a symbol of all things good and innocent. INTERMEDIATE |
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Winter Sunrise Whispering Woods beautifully reflects the magic and wonder of the forest on a chilly winter morning. Cold brisk air, spectacular colors at daybreak, the stillness of the woods—all are a source of inspiration for Sandra Banava. Sandra grew up
surrounded by fabric. With her background in fine art, it's no surprise that she finds designing for quilters exciting. She also likes to visualize how quilters will Intermediate quilt kit ordering information
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Escape Escape into a world of stylish Art Nouveau prints and architectural designs! Jason Yenter superimposes graceful botanical forms, geometric shapes, artistic clocks, and birds to create layers of interesting texture and depth. Coordinating fabrics appear to be etched, blending elegantly with the stylized motifs. Modern, subtle colors make these fabrics versatile for quilting projects as well as home décor. INTERMEDIATE quilt kit ordering information |
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Stars over Laurel Cottage INTERMEDIATE quilt kit ordering information
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