Calendar of Quilts - January and February

These are the samples for January and February-Calendar of Quilts wallhanging of the month.  To check out details for this Block of the Month or others check out the website under "Block of the Month".

Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

I would like to thank everyone for their support this past year.  May you have a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends and may God bless you in the coming New Year.

Piecefully yours,
Marlene

Chalkcloth----Neat Ideas!

 Just new in the shop is this crazy new fabric called "Chalkcloth".  I came across this neat idea making into a tablerunner.  I didn't take a picture of the one I made and used at our Christmas Party recently but it was a real hit.  You can write on it what the dishes you are serving are, wipe it off and use it for the next party.  To make the tablerunner I cut a piece of fabric just large enough to back it and fold the edges over to the front and sew.  Very fast and easy!

I made some placemats with it for the grandsons.  Give them a piece of chalk and that should keep them busy while supper is being made.  There are lots of other neat ideas---aprons, calendars,etc. 

Let me know what you would make and I will randomly select a winner and send a 56" x 15" piece of chalkcloth to you. (enough to make the tablerunner).  Winner will be picked Wednesday, Dec.28,2011.

Chalkcloth comes 48" wide and sells for $10.00 a yard.

"Tiny Town" Block of the Month

"Tiny Town" is a 9 month block of the month from Bunny Hill Designs.  I am using a different fabric line with more vibrant colours called "Fresh Flowers.  Above are some of the choices for borders for this quilt.  You can view the pattern cover on the website under "Block of the Month"

 This Block One.

 This is Block Two.

 This Block Three.

This is Block Four. (sorry for the sideways view).  You can personalize this quilt with your hometown and family names. 

To sign up just e-mail me at marlene@pastimepieces.com or call me at 519-676-5059.

Registration Fee - $25.00

Block 1-9 - $18.00 each month (includes embroidery floss, buttons, beads, fabric and pattern)

Borders and binding - $25.00

White Christmas ?

 I don't know whether we will have a white Christmas outside or not but it will be inside.  This pattern is called "White Christmas" designed by one of my favorite designers - "Don't Look Now" from Australia.
I used Fairy Frost fabric which is a white fabric with a silver metallic glitter on it.  The picture, of course, does not do it justice.  If you seen it at one of the shows you know what I mean.  I carry the Fairy Frost fabric at $15.00 a yard.  The kit (as shown) can be found on the kits page and the pattern can be found on the patterns page under "Don't Look Now".

 This is a Terry Atkinson pattern using her new line of zippers.  The pattern is called "Pillow Trio".  Kit available for $28.00.

Lots of cute patterns in the  "3 times the charm" book using charm squares.  I have kits available for the baby quilt using the "Greta" pattern.  The small table topper uses "FaLaLa" charm squares.