Online Resources

Free Pattern Resources

http://www.fatquarterfactory.com/Free_Patterns.html
These are all charm square patterns. They could be easily adapted to other sizes.

http://www.quilterscache.com/
This website is a wealth of information. There are lessons on things like paper piecing, applique, and color theory that you can choose from a drop down menu. There is also a huge list of patterns (hundreds!)if you choose “Quilt Blocks Galore” from the drop down menu.

http://www.allpeoplequilt.com
This is part of the Better Homes and Gardens website. They have several free patterns available to print as well as tips, tricks, and videos you can watch. New patterns are added all the time.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/forums/show/10.page
This is a message board where people patterns and techniques. Most posts are written as tutorials that walk you through how to put the block together. You can also post a question looking for a pattern that you may be having trouble finding.

http://www.sewingrepublic.com/projectIdeas.html
This website features a new project to sew each week, complete with instructions. You can also search previous projects.

Free Patterns from Fabric Manufacturers
Almost all major fabric manufacturers offer free patterns to download and print that go along with their fabric lines. Here are some links to those.

http://amybutlerdesign.com/mainmenu.php
There is a link to dozens of free patterns here- everything from quilts to bags to wall hangings.

http://www.andoverfabrics.com/QuiltDesigns/QuiltDesigns.asp
Free patterns from Andover Fabrics

http://www.benartex.com/projects/p_archives.php
Free patterns from Benartex

http://www.classiccottons.com/t-freequiltpatterns.aspx
Free patterns from Classic Cottons

http://www.clothworkstextiles.com/patterns.asp
Free patterns from Clothworks Textiles

http://www.freespiritfabric.com/core-pages/patterns.php
Free patterns from Free Spirit Fabrics

http://www.hoffmanfabrics.com/content/content-folder.asp?FolderID=7
Free patterns from Hoffman Fabrics

http://www.inthebeginningfabrics.com/freepatterns.htm
Free patterns from In The Beginning Fabrics

http://konabay.com/quilting-fabric/category/Free_Patterns_to_Download.html
Free patterns from Kona Bay Fabrics

http://www.marcusbrothers.com/makeit/index.html
Free patterns from Marcus Brothers

http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/MMF/DownLoad.cfm?Gid=1160
Free patterns from Michael Miller Fabrics

http://www.northcott.net/index.cfm?action=quilts
Free patterns from Northcott Fabrics.

http://www.unitednotions.com/un_main.nsf/free_patterns/
Free patterns from Moda Fabrics

http://www.pbtex.com/html/free_patterns.html
Free patterns from P & B Textiles

http://www.rjrfabrics.com/patterns/by_designer.cfm?designerID=3
Free patterns from RJR Fabrics

http://www.redroosterfabrics.com/quilt/
Free patterns from Red Rooster Fabrics

http://www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/
Free patterns from Robert Kaufman Fabrics

http://www.ttfabrics.com/patterns/index.shtml
Free patterns from Timeless Treasures Fabrics

Videos
http://quiltinaday.com/theater/library.html
At this link you can watch Eleanor Burns Quilt in a Day video series.

http://www.expertvillage.com/tag/quilting.htm
This link has video clips showing how to do lots of different things.

http://www.hgtv.com/simply-quilts/video/index.html
Video clips from HGTV shows showing different quilts and techniques.

www.youtube.com
If there is anything you want to see a video of, you can enter it in the search box at You Tube, and chances are good someone has made a video of it. (I found a good one showing how to use the June Tailor Shapecut ruler when I first got it and wasn’t quite sure what to do.)

Online Stores
There are more stores online than you could shop at if you worked at it all day everyday (trust me…) For most things, it’s probably easier and just as cost effective to shop locally (to save shipping costs, be able to actually see fabrics, support local retailers, etc.) However, no one store can carry every line and sometimes stores sell out of a particular piece you need, and that’s where online shopping can be a lifesaver. Just remember to check shipping costs ahead of time- that can be a difference of several dollars a yard when you calculate it in. Here are a few shops we’ve purchased from with good customer service and prices.
http://www.fatquartershop.com
http://quilthome.com
http://www.wishuponaquilt.com/
http://www.sadiesquiltingtreasures.com/index.htm
http://www.contemporarycloth.com/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi
http://www.reprodepotfabrics.com/
http://www.clotilde.com/
http://www.sewmamasew.com/
Http://desperatequilters.com
(Good sales on charm packs and jelly rolls)
http://www.beckysquiltsandcomforts.com/
http://www.connectingthreads.com/QuiltingB.aspx
(Carries their own line of fabric that is only $5.98/yard, and has good thread prices)
http://www.myquiltingcottage.com/
(Just sells precuts on their online store, but great prices- Jelly Rolls are $25.99 including shipping)
http://www.fabricshack..com
This store has more fabric all in one place than any other I’ve found. If you think you can’t get it anymore, check here before you give up.
http://www.overrainbow.com/
They add new fabrics to their sale list nearly every day. They also carry patterns.
http://www.ebay.com
If you haven’t shopped on eBay for fabric, it is definitely worth a look. It’s a great place to find “out of production” fabrics, and if you have lots of free time you can catch auctions at bargain prices (I frequently pick up charm packs for around $3..) You don’t have to bid, either, there are plenty of “Buy it Now” items that just have a set price. As for reliability, if you check the sellers rating, you can shop very safely- just be sure to choose someone who has an established reputation as a trustworthy seller.
http://www.etsy.com
Etsy is like the biggest craft fair imaginable, just online. The only things that can be sold on Etsy are handmade goods, or supplies to make handmade goods. You can search for fabrics or patterns, and if you don’t find what you are looking for in a regular search, try clicking the tab to search under “supplies.” There are also LOTS of fabric sets for sale, if you are looking for coordinated bundles of fabric to use together. Again, check the seller reviews, but for what it’s worth, I’ve made dozens of purchases here and never had a problem. It’s also just fun to browse items that are being sold to find inspiration for things you want to make.

There are Yahoo groups for everything. Just go to www.yahoo.com and search under “Groups” for things that interest you. One I have used is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SewItsForSale/
This was suggested to me as a great place to shop for a “pre-loved” sewing machine, but there is a lot more there as well. You must apply for membership, and then you may list for sale any sewing related items. You can also browse the listings and buy things. I just purchased a “bundle” of 22 quilt magazines for $14 (plus shipping) which is a fun way to decide which magazines you like best before subscribing, or to get back issues of favorites magazines you may have missed.

February Meeting

Snow Goose

Carol started our meeting by finalizing plans for The Snow Goose Quilt Show.

Jan will be at the Fair Building on Thursday at 2:00 to start collecting the quilts to show. Also, bring your non quilt sewing items to display, as well as any antique quilts.

We still need people to sign up to sit at the front table on Saturday. Those who signed up to make goodies to sell, please have them wrapped and ready to go. Thanks to everyone for their hard work!

It is not too late to sign up for a class. The deadline has been extended to the 17th. Take your registration form and money to Linda Kersey. Also, let her know if you would like to reserve a time to have your quilt apprised by Sandra Starley. She is an excellent quilt appraiser and the cost is 35$.

Block of The Month
The Winner of this Months Block of the month is Pauline Warner. Congratulations Pauline!!
Next month's block is a cute flower block.

Next Month's Meeting
Next Month we will have Marsha and MaryAnn from the Corn Wagon come to teach us an applique technique. (Wow! How lucky are we!!) Be sure not to miss next month's meeting and feel free to invite all of your friends to come too!

We are also looking forward to April's meeting where we will learn to clean and maintain our Featherweight sewing Machines. This should be great so spread the word.


Program
Cindy and Carol taught us how to do an applique heart. Thanks for the demonstration ladies!






Show and Tell




Pauline-Christmas Quilt

Race Car Baby Quilt

Lisa- Jelly Roll Quilts

Ann- Duck Duck Goose

Pink and Brown Star

Melissa- (made by her Mother)

Melissa

Valentine Skirts for her girls
Valentine Pouches for the whole family
Wall Hanging
Carolyn-Baby Turning Twenty

Twice as nice- two baby quilts from quilt class in Cedar
Shanda- Hourglass

Block of the Month Quilt
Shanda also showed her Valentine Wall Hanging (Sorry No Picture!)

Maxine- Stripe Quilt from a quilt Class in Cedar Last year


Witch Quilt





Holly D. -Apron




Sherida- Kaleidoscope Quilt





Ann's quilting on the back








Block of the Month Quilt









One of the two T-shirt quilts made for her Daughter

See Everyone Next week at SNOW GOOSE!!!!

Cedar Chest Quilter's Winter Festival

Last weekend I headed down to Cedar to the Cedar Chest quilter's winter retreat. My Aunt and I went to the trunk show by Blanch Young. Blanch is 90 years old and showed some fantastic quilts. I loved her amazing use of color and the way that she used big prints on the back of her quilts. Here are a few pictures from her trunk show. My favorite saying from her trunk show was "Some mistakes I make, make the best quilts!"








My Aunt Karla and I took an all day class from Blanch's daughter Lynette Bingham. We made a baby trip around the world quilt that was called Twice as nice. This actually ended up making two quilts in reverse order. Her are the tops of the first quilt that Karla and I finished. Lynette has a fabric shop in Hurricane Utah called Main Street Quilt Cottage. I will add her link on the side. This retreat was really fun and we just might have to make this a yearly tradition!
Karla's Quilt

Carolyn's Quilt

moda bake shop

Hey ladies,
I just checked out the newest 'recipe' for moda bake shop and it is darling for Valentines. I also went to the site of the contributor, Piece N Quilt. She has some darling quilts and tutorials. I thought the spray starch applique method was interesting and I might try it. This site will be another one that I add to my favorites, along with the dozens of others I have for favorites. I guess that just about anything quilting is my favorite!
Linda

January Newsletter Piece in the Valley Quilt Guild

Pauline Warner is our new President for 2010. Cindy Gardner. be over the program this year and started the meeting by giving an overview of some upcoming events. Next month we will learn needle turn applique taught by Jan Dutson. On April 8th we will have a class on maintaining your Feather Weight machines. Our garden Party will be in August at Carol's house and we will have all day sews in June and July. On September 9th we will have Barbara Walsh teach a class to us on organizing your sewing space. We will also have Marsha and her "Side Kick" from the Corn Wagon come to teach an applique block. This class date will be announced later. This sounds like a fun filled and educational year ahead!

Winners of this years UFO contest:
1st place with 16 finished quilts went to Shanda 50$ or a quilted quilt by Jan
2nd place with 12 finished quilts went to Pauline 25$
Congratulations Ladies!

Carol Smith-Snow Goose Festival
Snow Goose Festival will be on February 19th and 20th
Everyone check out the web sight to see pictures of this years classes and information about the Snow Goose Festival. We still need people to sign up to help set up, sit and the front table and clean up. Contact Carol if you can help. Thank you to everyone who signed up to help make the treats to sell. Call Shanda Bishop if you have questions about the treats. Holly Nissen will have a table to display non quilt items that you have sewn this year so start gathering! Holly Dutson will put together a table of antique quilts. Let her know if you have anything to contribute. Jane Ekins is in charge of the Luncheon.


Ann Morgan- Utah Quilt Guild
Ann has Fat Quarters for the Breast Cancer Foundation Fund Raiser for sale for $5:00. She also has applications to turn in to the State Guild if you are interested in being an instructor to teach other quilt guild in the state. Contact her for more info. Pauline added that she received $25 from the Utah Quilt Guild to use for Prize Money.

UFO Incentives- for this year will be a variety of cute stitching and paper piecing patters with thread to go with them, so everyone keep working on all of those UFOs!

Show and Tell incentive- Holly Dutson has organized a fabric line of Layer Cakes to give away for everyone who brings Show and Tell this year.
Thanks to Pauline and Holly for organizing this year's incentives!

Block of the Month- Julie Hayes
Julie will be giving a pattern every month to those who would like to make a block of the month. Everyone who makes a block can enter to win all of the blocks!
The blocks this month should be made from a Whimsical print.
An additional idea she gave would be to make one more block for yourself at home and them make a sampler quilt with all of the blocks you make.

Program
Our program was on how to access the newsletter on the Sew Mama's Blog as well as how to post and comment on the blog. We also saw some of the fun quilt blog links attached to our blog. We hope everyone will post something on the blog this year!


Show and Tell

Carol shared this table and Christmas Socks made by her Daughter

Helen


Helen's Trip around the World made from scraps


Lisa Quilt top #1


Lisa- Quilt Top #2

Lisa- Charm Pack Quilt top #3

Cindy G.

Jan showed two quilts made by Joyce Jensen


2nd quilt by Joyce quilted and shown by Jan

Jan's Quilting on the Back





Melissa finished two Christmas quilts that were started by her mom.




Hollie Dutson helped her daughter make this quilt

Ann Morgan

Ann's ribbon quilting on the back

Karen Jelly Roll Quilt
Karen Flower Quilt

Shanda Turning Twenty Riviera


Shanda's Bandanna Quilt
Shanda also shared a cute Green and Black Bag

(Sorry Shanda no Picture...you had better post one for us!)


Melissa's latest bag

Pin cushion by Melissa (looks good enough to eat!)
Bag by Shanda
Valentine Table Runner Carolyn

See everyone next month and don't forget to sign up for all of the fun classes at the Snow Goose Festival! Send your registration to Linda by February 6th.