New Favorite Quilt Mag

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The American Quilt Society is publishing a new magazine all about the quilting lifestyle.  The tagline is even, “It’s more than making quilts.”  You’ll find lots of inspiration and articles that speak to the various aspects of the life of a quilter: cooking, traveling, etc. 

You will find patterns and technique in this magazine too.  Artistic Directors Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims give you plenty to think about.  These two have lived very robust and interesting quilters’ lives, and have a lot of ideas to share. 

The Quilt Life is published six times a year and will be a great treat when you find it in your mailbox.

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Tuesday Afternoon Fabric Finds: Reprodepot.com

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If you love vintage fabrics OR vintage-style fabrics, then you will love love love Reprodepot.com. With gracious customer service and a lovely selection, shopping this site is quite a treat.

Reprodepot offers a variety of Japanese fabrics as well as decade-specific styles. The site is well-organized and styles are clearly labeled.

Check out the multitude of great patterns available on the site, too.

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Love for Spring Quilt Market

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Congratulations to the Havel’s Sewing Starter Kit Winners from Spring Quilt Market

Congratulations to the following winners of the Havel’s Sewing Starter Kit:

Charlotte’s Quilting Web in Stillwater, MN

Vineyard Gift & Quilt Shoppe in Independence, IA.

Thanks for stopping by our booth at the Spring Quilt Market in Minneapolis!

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Tuesday Afternoon Fabric Find – Elkabee’s Fabric Paradise

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There’s a lot to love about Elkabee’s Fabric Paradise.  The selection alone is out of this world – it’s large, it’s diverse, and it’s priced pleasantly.  One of our favorite features of the site is its organization: you can browse fabrics by manufacturer.  By scanning each fabric company’s selection, you can get a real feel for their individual design styles.  For instance, P & B Textiles has more novelty fabric than Free Spirit

It’s actually a neat way to learn more about where your favorite fabric comes from.

Another terrific feature: the Sale Fabrics.  The prices are right and the fabrics are often ones that you can still find hanging out at other shops for almost 30% more than what Elkabee’s Fabric Paradise is selling them for.

Take a look and make an order.

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