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August 2019 Newsletter
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Good morning, quilters! It's Thursday...which means it's almost Friday...which means it's basically the weekend, right? Wohoo! Time to thread that needle, enjoy a cup of coffee, and sew to your heart's content! This is our last full month of summer; it's crazy to think that August is here already. Soon we'll be swapping out ice cream cones for pumpkin pie (unless you're like me and ice cream is a year round treat), tank tops for sweaters, and flowers for falling leaves... Speaking of flowers and falling leaves...have you seen these beautiful flower & leave panels from Hoffman?
They're the perfect project whether you're wanting to hold onto summer or jump into fall! The panel on the far right has been machine quilted to show you how quilting can really make these panels pop! Find them with our other panels on our website.
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FEATURED ONLINE ITEM OF THE MONTH |
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As our last hurrah of summer, we've decided to give you an online discount on one of our most popular items!
MODA TOWELING
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Yup. That's right! For the month of August please enjoy a 20% discount on our Moda Toweling by the yard when you use the promo code - TOWELING - at checkout. This offer is valid online only. Not valid for in-store or phone purchases. Customers must use promo code to receive discount. No refunds given for failure to use discount.
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New Patterns, Notions, Etc. |
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Vinyl Transparent -Clear Glitter
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When your projects need a little more pizzazz, this glittered vinyl is just what you need! It's a breeze to sew and can be used to make see-through bags and purses. It's sold in 18" x 48" pieces and is 35mm thick. We also have it available in HOT PINK.
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Poppins Bag |
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Channel your inner Mary Poppins with the "Poppins Bag" that will "magically" fit all of your things. Its large size " 18" wide x 12" deep x 14" tall makes it a great travel bag. With the purchase of a pattern, you'll also receive 2 structural stays to help your bag keep its shape. *Extra stays can be purchased separately. Interfacing for the bottom of the bags can be purchased here.
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Thankful Dishtowel Embroidery Pattern |
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Since we're offering an online discount on toweling this month, we thought it would be appropriate to offer you a few dishtowel embroidery patterns. This particular one will remind you to be thankful for all of life's blessings.
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Barn Star Car Coaster |
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Take your love of quilting with you wherever you go, with this quilt-star studded car coaster. It'll soak up condensation from your drinks to keep your car's cup holder nice and dry!
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Sunday Best Quilts - Softcover Book |
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Sherri McConnell and Corey Yoder are breaking out their Sunday best...their "Sunday Best" quilts that is! These are their bucket list quilts..."the ones that would be so special they'd feel like we were bringing out our Sunday best" according to Sherri & Corey. Each of them has designed 6 quilts centered around 6 different themes...for a total of 12 new quilt patterns for you try!
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Summer Winds Pattern |
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A mini project involving mini charms, this pattern makes either a 21" square table topper or a 21" x 33" table runner. Celebrate the last few days of summer with a quick & easy project!
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Winter Manor - Softcover Book |
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Turn your home into a winter manor with these 20 new projects from Doug Leko. You'll find quilts, table runners, and a table topper that can be used to spruce up your Christmas decor. Grab your favorite Moda Christmas collection and get to sewing!
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Izzie Convertible Backpack Pattern |
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You get two in one with this trendy new backpack pattern that easily converts to a cross-body bag! It also has lots of pockets so there's plenty of room for your wallet, ChapStick, tissues, lip-gloss, and whatever else you may need! Skill level: intermediate.
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Granny Cabin Quilt Pattern |
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If you've read our previous newsletters you know we're a fan of Meghan Buchanan and her Then Came June patterns, so the fact that we're carrying another one of her patterns should come as no surprise. This particular pattern focuses on strip piecing patchwork blocks inspired by log cabin and granny square blocks.
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Patchwork Plus Quilt Pattern |
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A wonderful, modern quilt for the beginner...but novices will love it too! The designer Amy Ellis says you'll want to "carefully select light, medium, and dark tones to add depth and movement to your quilt." Solid colors pair well with this pattern, but choosing a patterned print for the plus signs would add another element to this already cute quilt.
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Magnetic Touch Knife 2 Pack |
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A great accessory to have in your crafting corner, this magnetic touch-knife is small and compact but there when you need it. It's magnetic quality allows it to be stored in easy to access spots!
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Thread Cutter Caddy |
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Not only will this gadget cut apart your chain pieced fabric pieces, its sides are also magnetic to catch loose pins or needles. Plus, you can store your thimbles, small spools of thread, or needles in the open space beneath the cutter.
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Lexi Carryall Pattern |
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A wonderful bag to have with you when you're on the go and don't want a large heavy bag weighing you down. It's compact enough to carry as a cross-body purse, but big enough to still carry a 16 oz water bottle, a wallet or phone, and a Kindle.
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Essentials Tote Sewing Pattern |
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Essentially what I'm going to say is this : you need this tote for your essentials. Clear, see-through pockets are included on the front of the bag, as well as inside of the bag. So, not only can you carry all your belongings, but you can easily find all of your belongings once they're in the bag. Finished size: 19" x 19"
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Clothespin Clip Light |
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Let's shed a little light on the situation, shall we? This clothespin clip light can be that extra bit of illumination that you need while working on a craft. Clip it to your quilt while your stitching away or clip it to your book to use as a reading light. 4.3" x 2" x 5"
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PushPin Stuck on Ewe Sheep
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How un-baa-lievably cute? Now ewe can have your very own sheep companion at your sewing station. Let it hold your pushpins for you while you they're not in use. It's non-toxic PVC-free TPR body also makes a great eraser! Includes 75 pushpins.
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Social from Moda
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It's a mashup of some of those treasured moments in life like: having a heart-to-heart phone conversation, that first taste of ice cream on your lips, and taking the time to hear the birds sing. Melody Miller of the Ruby Star Society celebrates these types of moments in her vintage, modern collection that's bursting at the seams with colors.
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Something Borrowed from Riley Blake
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As the wedding saying goes: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Maybe the "Something Borrowed" collection can be your something blue? It would certainly be a beautiful choice with its array of floral designs, both large and small.
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Wovens from Moda
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Bonnie and Camille's new collection offers checkered, dotted, diamond, and striped prints with a soft, but strong feel to them. They're made with a more loose and fine weave, making them feel softer than your regular quilting cotton. But don't be fooled, this colorful cloth is still 100% cotton and still holds up just as well as other fabrics!
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Joey from Riley Blake
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This Koala-fies as a truly adorable collection. The perfect prints for a baby quilt, they feature koalas, sloths, trees, branches, and dots...along with words like "snuggles" and "cuddly" and "sweet". You won't want to pass up this collection!
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Glamping from Riley Blake
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Spend your summer camping in-style with Riley Blake's Glamping collection. Complete with cutesy campers, floral bouquets and pinwheel designs, you'll want to pitch a tent here and stay awhile.
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John Wayne from Riley Blake
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" A man oughta do what he thinks is right"....and we think you should buy this collection. Celebrate your love for the classic western star, John Wayne, with this mini collection that includes a panel, John Wayne quotes, cowboy boots, horseshoes, and movie titles.
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Holiday Homestead from Henry Glass
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We've officially hit the "Christmas section" of your August newsletter, starting with a collection from Henry Glass. It's time to celebrate Christmas down on the farm with old fashioned trucks, sleighs, wagons, wheelbarrows, and tractors, plus cows, snowflakes, poinsettias, and pine trees. It comes with a scenic panel and a border print, too!
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Holiday Flourish 12
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What's Christmas without a little bit of sparkle? Holiday Flourish provides you a variety of prints that can be mixed in to your Christmas quilts. There's plenty of poinsettias, border prints, sparkles, and snowflakes to go around!
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Snow Day from Moda
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Let's go back to when we were younger and our two favorite words to come out of our parent's mouth were "Snow Day". You'll find kiddos building snowmen and sledding down a hill, in this new collection designed by Stacy Iest Hsu. The focus colors are navy and aqua with some green, red and blue thrown in.
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Winter Manor from Moda
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Imagine garland draped across the mantle, a fire roaring in the fireplace, and you're sitting on the couch watching as the wind blows through the trees and makes the snow dance around the holly leaves. Holly Taylor's latest collection gives you those Christmas vibes with its classic red & green color scheme, mixed with berries and pine.
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Merry & Bright from Clothworks
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Vibrant greens mixed with berry pinks, wine reds, gold, and black make this next Christmas collection pop. A panel with a cardinal, chickadee, wreath, and poinsettias gives you plenty of possibilities when combined with coordinating fabrics containing various designs of holly leaves, branches and berries.
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Northwoods 8 from Robert Kaufman
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Our last holiday collection is entirely made of Batiks. Choose from reds, greens, blues, and creams or combine them all into one marvelous quilt. Batiks have a watercolor look to them that can add a unique, fun element to your projects!
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Monthly Specials
In-Store Special August 10% off Quilt Backings (90" -120" wide) on the bolt
Online Featured Item August Moda Toweling by the yard
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Save the Date
Charm Cool Down Event August 9th Free Refreshments from 4-7 In-Store Event
Open 10-3pm September 2nd for Labor Day
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