Kudzu Blossom Quilt Shop
Kudzu Blossom Quilt Shop
51 N. Burbank Dr. Montgomery, AL 36117 334-396-6600 [email protected] www.kudzuquiltshop.com News April 26, 2011
Quilts of Valor American women have a long tradition of making quilts for a cause. In last week’s newsletter, we announced that Kudzu Blossom Quilt Shop is a Certified Quilts of Valor– Under our Wings Quilt Shop. We know that the quilters in this area will support the Under Our Wings program. Don’t forget to sign up for a workshop space on June 4 or September 18. In reading one of our new books, The Civil War Sewing Circle, I was amazed to learn that our foremothers made 250,000 quilts for soldier during the civil war: ―Countless numbers of women organized their church groups and sewing circles to do what they could to support the enlisted men. In the early days of the war, the sewing circles were informal; as the need for quilts and bedding grew, they became more organized. It is estimated that over 250,000 quilts were eventually sewn by these local sewing circles and donated to the US Sanitary Commission during a time when they were so desperately needed.” Kathleen Tracy, The Civil War Sewing Circle
The Soldier’s Cot Quilt is one of 16 projects from this book. It was inspired by a vintage Civil War quilt on display at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine in Redlands California. The Civil War Sewing Circle ties together stores stories and letters of the past with the quilts of the Civil War era. It is festinating to read about the Civil War from a woman’s perspective. If you love history and quilts, this book is a must for your library.
Christmas In July Countdown It will be here before you know it! And we have even bigger plans for our Second Annual Christmas In July Bash Save the Date
July 9, 2011 Chestnut & Vine BOM Don’t forget to sign up for the Chestnut and Vine Block of the Month Six Month Program May – October 2011 $24.95 per month plus applicable tax/shipping Click Here for more details
New Books
All-time Favorite Scrap Quilts from That Patchwork Place
Fast, Fusible Flower Quilts by Nancy Mahoney
The Big Book of Patchwork by Judy Hopkins
Upcoming Classes Make a beautiful New York Beauty with Sandy and Frances on April 30. Paper piecing makes this an easy block. This class is a fun exercise in color and pattern as well. Who knew that brights could mix so well with Civil War reproductions! Introduction to Machine Quilting. Have you pieced a top and would like to learn how to quilt it by machine? Ann’s April class is full up. We’ve added another session on May 7 due to the popularity of this class. Are you new to quilting? The Start Quilting series is the perfect class for you. Day Class starts May 11, 2011. Night Class starts May 12, 2011. This six week class is a must for new quilters. This class is team taught by Nancy and Paula—you’ll get double the attention in this class. Super Simple Sunday—Candy Road Bar. Are you looking for a fun, fast quilt? Why not sign up for Sandy’s Candy Road Bar Class on May 15th. It takes a jelly roll and layer cake. Isn’t the sample cute? It’s done in Pure by Moda. Frances is teaching the Apple Core Hand Piecing class on May 22, 2011. The class uses Cindy Blackberg stamps. They make hand piecing a snap. Stamp the block on the back of your fabric, cut out the piece and sew on the stamped line. The stamps take out all of the stress when piecing curves!
Happy Quilting Janice and the Gang at the Kudzu Blossom Quilt Shop
51 N. Burbank Dr. Montgomery, AL 36117 334-396-6600 [email protected] www.kudzuquiltshop.com News April 26, 2011
Quilts of Valor American women have a long tradition of making quilts for a cause. In last week’s newsletter, we announced that Kudzu Blossom Quilt Shop is a Certified Quilts of Valor– Under our Wings Quilt Shop. We know that the quilters in this area will support the Under Our Wings program. Don’t forget to sign up for a workshop space on June 4 or September 18. In reading one of our new books, The Civil War Sewing Circle, I was amazed to learn that our foremothers made 250,000 quilts for soldier during the civil war: ―Countless numbers of women organized their church groups and sewing circles to do what they could to support the enlisted men. In the early days of the war, the sewing circles were informal; as the need for quilts and bedding grew, they became more organized. It is estimated that over 250,000 quilts were eventually sewn by these local sewing circles and donated to the US Sanitary Commission during a time when they were so desperately needed.” Kathleen Tracy, The Civil War Sewing Circle
The Soldier’s Cot Quilt is one of 16 projects from this book. It was inspired by a vintage Civil War quilt on display at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine in Redlands California. The Civil War Sewing Circle ties together stores stories and letters of the past with the quilts of the Civil War era. It is festinating to read about the Civil War from a woman’s perspective. If you love history and quilts, this book is a must for your library.
Christmas In July Countdown It will be here before you know it! And we have even bigger plans for our Second Annual Christmas In July Bash Save the Date
July 9, 2011 Chestnut & Vine BOM Don’t forget to sign up for the Chestnut and Vine Block of the Month Six Month Program May – October 2011 $24.95 per month plus applicable tax/shipping Click Here for more details
New Books
All-time Favorite Scrap Quilts from That Patchwork Place
Fast, Fusible Flower Quilts by Nancy Mahoney
The Big Book of Patchwork by Judy Hopkins
Upcoming Classes Make a beautiful New York Beauty with Sandy and Frances on April 30. Paper piecing makes this an easy block. This class is a fun exercise in color and pattern as well. Who knew that brights could mix so well with Civil War reproductions! Introduction to Machine Quilting. Have you pieced a top and would like to learn how to quilt it by machine? Ann’s April class is full up. We’ve added another session on May 7 due to the popularity of this class. Are you new to quilting? The Start Quilting series is the perfect class for you. Day Class starts May 11, 2011. Night Class starts May 12, 2011. This six week class is a must for new quilters. This class is team taught by Nancy and Paula—you’ll get double the attention in this class. Super Simple Sunday—Candy Road Bar. Are you looking for a fun, fast quilt? Why not sign up for Sandy’s Candy Road Bar Class on May 15th. It takes a jelly roll and layer cake. Isn’t the sample cute? It’s done in Pure by Moda. Frances is teaching the Apple Core Hand Piecing class on May 22, 2011. The class uses Cindy Blackberg stamps. They make hand piecing a snap. Stamp the block on the back of your fabric, cut out the piece and sew on the stamped line. The stamps take out all of the stress when piecing curves!
Happy Quilting Janice and the Gang at the Kudzu Blossom Quilt Shop
