Where's That Quilt Shop?

Thought the Quilter's Travel Companion was the only way to find out-of-town quilt shops while you're on the road? If so, you haven't used the Shop Across the USA map! At only $4.95 each (as opposed to the $14.95 QTC price), these maps are easier to carry and use, take up less space in your luggage (leaving more room for fabric), and are updated every year (QTC is only updated every two years).
What wonderful gift items for your quilting friends and family! The 2005 maps will be issued early 2005, but you can beat the rush and reserve your copy NOW for only $3.95 prepaid. We're also issuing gift certificates specifically for this item so you can buy several for gift giving this holiday season!

Stars by Magic

Nancy Johnson-Srebro has written a new book, Stars by Magic, which promises you can made the most complicated star patterns using only squares and rectangles. I watched Nancy demonstrate her special technique in person (she was standing less than two feet in front of me) and it's everything she claims it to be! If you love Lone Star and LeMoyne star blocks but hate making the inset ("Y") seams, this is a must-have book! Those of you who purchase her book from us before December 15 will be entitled to attend a FREE class demonstrating the technique!

Toys for Quilters

Indulge your inner designer with a magnetic quilt kit! Come in and play with "Ice Box Blocks", a set of 220 magnetic quilt block fragments for your refrigerator or file cabinet!

ChalkCloth

Stop by and play with ChalkCloth! This product will let you make fun placemats for children of all ages. To introduce you to the product, we're offering a limited edition special: Kit containing enough ChalkCloth and border/backing fabric to make 4 placemats, plus a FREE pattern-a $23 value for only $16!

Presenting Two Unique New Quilt Patterns!

These new pattern series are among the most remarkable we've ever seen!

For those of you who have been in the military or who have loved ones who are, the US Military and Heroes Series will take your breath away! Measuring 46"x48", there is a distinct design for each branch of the service: Marines, Coast Guard, Army, Navy! You can acquire the kit one of three ways: buy the component patterns individually and make them one at a time, buy the complete pattern set all at once and make them at your leisure, or buy a complete kit which includes all the patterns and all the fabrics required to make the quilt. Whatever your preference, we can accommodate you! For groups of 3 or more persons each of whom purchase the same complete kit, we will offer FREE classes on constructing your quilt blocks!

Equally impressive is the new US State Series! Measuring 46"x55", the component blocks have been designed to reflect unique aspects of each state. For example, North Carolina includes Cape Lookout and Cape Hatteras as well as the Blue Ridge Moutains. As with the US Military and Heroes Series above, you can acquire the kit one of three ways: buy the component patterns individually and make them one at a time, buy the complete pattern set all at once and make them at your leisure, or buy a complete kit which includes all the patterns and all the fabrics required to make the quilt. Whatever your state, we can accommodate you! For groups of 3 or more persons each of whom purchase the same complete kit, we will offer FREE classes on constructing your quilt blocks!

Free Motion Quilting

One of the hottest items at Quilt Market was the Free Motion Slider. For those of you who enjoy free-motion quilting on your regular sewing machines, this marvelous little gadget lets you slide your quilt around like it's on glass! Come in and try it for yourself!

Flame-Retardant Batting

We are now stocking flame-retardant batting on the roll-it's an absolute must-have for children's quilts! It looks and feels like cotton, but it's entirely man-made flame-retardant fiber. The best part is that it's inherently flame-retardant-no chemicals are used, so the flame-retardant properties will NOT wash out! Quilt it up to 6" apart. We are stocking the 121" wide (king size) version of this product and will also be offering precut 54"x60" pieces for children's quilts or lap quilts.

Extra-Wide (130") High-Loft Batting

We have located a 130" wide high loft polybat intended for use in bedspreads or oversized comforters (this is mainly a long-arm quilter's item). The manufacturer claims this product is flame-retardant but does not claim it to be inherently so.

Oilcloth

Many of you have asked about old-fashioned oilcloth for making washable table covers. We've finally located a supplier who has a LARGE selection of beautiful prints!

A New Way to Applique

The Creative Iron by StenSource International lets you create intricate applique effects on window treatments, pillows, quilts, wall hangings and more using just your iron! The complex laser cut fabric appliques have fusible web already on the back. Use your scissors to trim to size if needed.

The World's Best Pencil Sharpener

That's the claim Ami Simms makes about her nifty little sharpener. At only $3, you'll love this no-mess easy-to-use little treasure!

Photo Transfer Printed Treasures

Photo Transfer Printed Treasures has just released two new photo transfer products. One is peel and stick, so you can put it on lampshades, sneakers, memory boxes, tennis shoes, photo frames, and more! The other is an iron-on fabric sheet designed for tote bags, back packs, and sweatshirts.

Custom Quilt Labels

We have installed the newest Hewlett Packard software for producing custom quilt labels and note cards. Stop by and see the display or order a label custom-made for your quilt!

Rotary Ruler Update

Omnigrid now has a 20-1/2" ruler with the Invisigrip built in! This simplifies your large size cutting tasks, but that's not all! With its center hole and diagonal lines, it lets you mark and square blocks and set blocks on point without doing math!