Dear Friends,
It’s hard to believe, but half of the year has already flown by. Summer is everywhere, but here in Texas it is SUMMER – hot, humid and just plain uncomfortable – and it will be like this through October!!! We have the AC’s cranked up as high as they will go, we’re in the backyard pools whenever possible, and heading to the malls and movie theatres in the early afternoons – anything that will help to keep us cool. Actually a quilt show in Alaska would be wonderful right about now. Any show planners reading this?
So what has happened in the first half of the year? We’ve traveled to quilt shows all around the United States – California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, Kentucky, Texas and Ohio - and of course, we were in Minneapolis for the Spring International Quilt Market. We introduced five new quilt patterns at Market: Harpers Ferry, LeMoyne House, The Long Road Home, Lydia and Lincoln’s Watch. LeMoyne House features Paula’s Bonnie Blue Basics II collection and in answer to many of our customer’s requests, it is a smaller quilt. Paula’s newest collection, Reflections of an Era Past, was also introduced by Marcus Fabrics at Market and it is featured in Lincoln’s Watch. Each new design also has a new kit and they may be seen on the website.
Be sure to check out Web Sampler Celebration V. It begins July 15th and will run through September 15th and features “Sophia”, a beautiful collection in reds and blacks, from Windham Fabrics. Denice Lipscomb of Common Threads Quilting in Waxahachie, TX did a fantastic job designing the blocks. We are currently taking pre-orders on our block and our finishing kit.
It’s only July, so there’s still plenty of time remaining in 2010 to travel and visit with more of our great customers. Later this month we will be traveling to the International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, CA and stopping in Temecula on the way so Paula can conduct a workshop at the Quilter’s Coop - great shop and great ladies, so we’re really looking forward to that. September will find us back in Pennsylvania and Colorado and then back to California in October. We always look forward to the end of October and November because we are back at home with International Quilt Market and Festival. Check out our schedule of upcoming shows on the Events page for dates and details on these events.
We are kicking off July with a bang this year with a month long sale on
18 of our kits - 30% off. Shop early because some of these kits have limited quantities. Amy, our newest BBQ employee, has been hard at work adding new fabric to the website and moving older fabric to the Sales Corner, so we have room on the shelves for all of the new fabric we bought at Market! There are some great fabrics over there, so again shop early.
If we happen to be at a quilt show that you are attending, please stop by and say hello. We love meeting our customers and hearing about the quilts you’ve made – we even love to see them, if you want to bring them along.
So until next time, happy quilting,
Mary Ellen and Paula
PS – Please join us in welcoming 2 new members to the Future Quilters of America club. My new granddaughter, Julianne Marie was born on June 10th and Robin and husband Paul welcomed Rebecca Ruby LeAnn on June 25th. Two absolutely beautiful little girls that we will hopelessly spoil!!!!
Happy Quilting .....
Mary Ellen and Paula
Other Wonderful Kits
 Antique Star is a beautiful quilt with small blocks in red, brown, and tan. The striking dark sashing showcases each block for it's beauty. If you love quilts with star blocks, you will not want to miss this one. The pattern and the quilt kit are available.
Evangeline was designed with Paula's collection from Marcus Fabrics called French Quarter. This kit is going fast and will soon no longer be available.
 The Civil War Generals quilt is a simple nine patch with a rich gold sashing. The blue print border with small flowers sets off the beautiful blocks The quilt kit is also available with a gorgeous red border. Order your kit today!
 Sophie is perfect for that new grandchild. The quilt includes pinks, browns, creams and blues. We introduced this new pattern and kit to show off Paula's collection, Sophie and Friends. Perfect for a boy also.
Bonnie Blue Quilts - On The Road
July 23-25, 2010 - International Quilt Festival - Long Beach, CA. Yes, we will be back in California for the International Quilt Festival at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center for this excellent show. So many quilts, vendors, exhibits and much more. Check back as we get closer to the show for our booth number. Quilts Inc. Website
September 16-19, 2010 – Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza XVII – Greater Philadelphia Area, PA. PNQA, the largest and most prominent quilting arts event in the Northeast, will again be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. In addition to the over 200 vendor booths, over 600 quilts and garments will be presented in gallery style.
Mancuso Shows website.
September 24-25, 2010 – Quilt-A-Fair – Longmont, CO. Sponsored by the Colorado Quilting Council, this vendors only show is held at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. There is also a show by the Denver Metro Area Longarm Association.
Colorado Quilting Council website.
Thanks to everyone who has visited our website and stopped by to say hello at the various shows. Check out our website often for the new patterns, kits and fabric collections that are being added daily. We hope to meet more of you at an upcoming show. Be sure to stop by and introduce yourselves.
Happy Quilting ……
Paula Barnes
Mary Ellen Robison
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