Summer is flying by! We thought we had just sent out an email recently and
looked back at the history and it's been TWO MONTHS! We can hardly believe it! Well, it's time to get you caught up
on what's been happening here at the Moose.
Deliveries have been fast and furious in the last few weeks. All the great stuff we found at market
is starting to arrive, especially fall and winter fabric lines. For a list of what has arrived, 
go to our Just In! section below for all the details. Also arriving are new books and patterns from our favorite designers
and new ones we've just discovered.
We're in the process of starting a new store Block Of The Month project. Using the blocks from
our Four Seasons at Minglewood book, we are offering elegant Americana block sets this time. So new that we have not even
named the BOM, the first block set, shown at right, is available now at the Moose.
Just In!
· Sweet Emilie and Carolina by Jo Morton for Andover Fabrics - Jo's two new groups are a study in contrasts. Sweet Emilie is a collection of
light pastel tones of browns, pinks, golds, and blues; Carolina is the dark, rich version of the same colors.
· Believe by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts for Moda Fabrics - Edyta's winter line of batiks celebrates the closeness of
family. With a bit of northern woods and winter snowflakes, this group makes you want to cuddle in front of a fireplace in
a quilt made of this line.
· Fa La La La La y French General for Moda Fabrics - we count on French General for elegant interpretations of themes. As you can guess from
the name, French General has designed this line for Christmas 2011. With it's elegant prints in turkey reds, forest greens
accented with greys and whites, you'll want to make a quilt to use year round!
· Countdown to Christmas by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics - fun prints including dots and pinstripes are featured in this line. Themed with the features
of an advent calendar, it's perfect for a fun holiday quilt.
· Trick or Treat by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics - fall is just around the corner and we're helping you get ready for Halloween with Deb
Strain's new line. Featuring caramel apples, candy corn, and with hats and feet, the line includes great prints and two
panels in bright colors of the season.
· Roly Poly Penguins from Clothworks Fabrics - snuggle up in a quilt from this new line of flannels prints with cute little chubby penguins
and coordinating snowflake print fabrics in red, blue, and green.
· How The Grinch Stole Christmas from Kaufman Fabrics - always a Christmas favorite, the Grinch has arrived at the Moose in this line of
prints featuring the Grinch (of course), his faithful companion dog, and little Cindy Loo Who.
· Wintergraphix III by Jason Yenter for In The Beginning Fabrics - Jason's prints evoke winter with the usual snowflakes, trees, and
other winter themes in a subtle elegant way.
· Taupes
by Lecien and Diwabo - we've gotten in over 60 new bolts of taupe fabrics. Even if you are not a taupe lover like all
of us you are sure to find a few pieces that you'll love! We've also assembled 12 new taupe bundles from these
new arrivals.
· Cosmos Floss -
we now have floss in solid colors.
· King
Tut Machine Quilting Thread - new varigated colors have arrived.
· Izzy & Ivy Designs - a new pattern line of kids clothes we found
at Market in May.
'Four Seasons at Minglewood'
Kits
We've had a great response
to the launch of our first quilting book, Four Seasons at Minglewood, and we have had quite a few requests for kits for the
quilt patterns in the book. Now you can make the quilts you see in the books using the fabrics we used. Here are the available
kits:
· Porch Swings & Lemonade
- $99.99
· Stars Over Minglewood -
we have the yardage for the pattern
·
Escaping the Frost - we have charm packs and yardage for sashing
· Starlit Path - $165.99
· Turkey Dance - $40.99
· Florabundance
- $69.99
Classes & Clubs
Our quilters are always looking for classes and clubs to expand their quilting skills.
Spring is a great time of year to set aside some time from yard work and gardening to learn a new quilting skill. Check out
our great clubs and keep watching for new classes and clubs to be added.
Jo's Little Women's Club 10
Our latest Little Women's Club started in January, but it's not too late to join in! The Club is 8 months in
length and when you sign up we will get you caught up on the previous meetings so that you are ready to go for the next club
meeting. We always have a great time, so call and sign up. Club dues are $40.
Garden Club
This
club has been hugely popular for those of you who have taken our Beginning Machine Applique class. As a club member you
will making a project from the Garden Club book by Blackbird Designs. The club is four meetings in length and Suzanne
has designed it to improve your machine applique techniques and add new ones while creating your quilt project.
Taupe Club
For the last few years, we've fallen hard for taupes. The Japanese have made these fabrics popular and
we just keep seeing more and more information and projects featuring them. Deb purchased quite a few books (written in Japanese!)
for her personal collection that have inspired us to start a Taupe Club here at the Moose. Meeting once a month
for 6 months, we'll have a new project for you each month starting with a notebook project to help you keep your
project information organized. Meetings are the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. Cost to join this club is
$30 and it's not too late to join in. We'll get you caught up when you sign up for the club so you'll be up to
speed at your first club meeting.
Block of the Month Projects
The Night Before Christmas
Our
latest block-of-the-month project is from Bunny Hill Designs is in progress! Shown below left, 'The Night Before Christmas',
you can start this project now and be hanging your stockings with care by Christmas. Contact us for more information and to
sign up today!
Le Jardin
We are continuing to offer our popular block-of-the-month from last year. 'Le
Jardin', shown below right, depicts a French Country Garden and features fabrics from the Rouenneries line by French General
for Moda fabrics. This project is 9 months in length. Call today to start your project!
