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! It has been a scorcher here in Northern Michigan for weeks now! The kind of heat and humidity that makes you sweat just by breathing. My philosophy is if it's going to be this hot, we might as well be on a beautiful island, enjoying it! But, alas, it's only in my dreams! So, since we can't be there, I think you should fix a big pitcher of lemonade, turn on a big fan, and settle yourself in front of the sewing machine to finish some of those projects you haven't had time for. Not feeling that ambitious? You can always find the latest Kaye's Quilting Friends program on PBS, BYU or QNN, for guaranteed enjoyment! Stay cool!
certain shade of fabric, but couldn't find the right color? Maybe you had a certain design in your mind and once again, you couldn't find it. Well, with this book you have no more excuses. Join well known quilter and fabric designer Cindy Walter along with the founder of Fabrics To Dye For, Jennifer Priestley, as they open you to a new world of dyeing and painting fabrics! This book has over 100 inspiring photos, instructions for 20 different techniques of dyeing and painting fabric, along with full-size patterns for unique fabric projects. Also learn about the different dyes and how they react and what types of paints to use with what fabrics. From immersion dyeing to splatter painting, it has a wealth of information that includes basic painting techniques, supply lists and much more. We offer this book everyday for $19.95 in our catalog. If you buy it during the next week, you can have it for $12.95 plus s/h!
price. There are 9 colors to choose from all hand picked by Cindy Walter, to go with the projects in this book. 3 Lumiere, 3 Dye-Na-Flow and 3 Traditional, have all the wonderful colors you'll need, to complete your dyeing and painting mission. So let your imagination come alive as you create your own specialty fabrics in the colors and patterns you create! This special is for 1 more week, so order now!
can get this book for the rest of July for only $14.95. Make your home bloom with these perfect bouquets! Laura Farson shows you how easy it is to create beautiful, curvy-petaled flowers using nothing more than a rotary cutter, ruler and sewing machine. Seventeen projects in all for quick and easy home decor, seasonal and holiday gift items galore. This book is fully illustrated with detailed color photographs and twelve simple, timesaving techniques for easy rotary cutting and assembly. Paper templates are included, although we do suggest and have available, Laura's Hexagon/Triangle Acrylic Template for $18.99. So burst into summer and spread flowers throughout your home with Fast Folded Flowers, on sale for the rest of July only. VHS or DVD of the show available for $12.00.
Join Karen as she teaches you how to make wonderful story jackets and vests! Your fondest memories can be remembered and cherished forever, whenever you put on your jacket or vest! A wonderful gift to start for generations to come, so they too can remember a special story or event! It couldn't be easier, and best of all, it starts with just a sweatshirt. Just click the link to check out the peek pages in this wonderful book!
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Keep quilts out of direct or indirect sunlight or strong artificial light. Florescent lights can cause color fading.
If quilts are displayed on wood or on abrasive walls, protect the back of the quilt by covering the wall surface or lining the back of the quilt.
Quilts should not be displayed where they will be exposed to odors and harmful moisture.
Quilts should not be displayed where they can be easily handled.
Hey everyone! I hope you're all keeping cool wherever you are! One look at the weather map told me I shouldn't complain when places in the south and west are over a 100 degrees! Yikes! This is the first summer in a long time I can actually say, I'm looking forward to it ending! It's been too hot for too long! Fall has always been my favorite time of the year and it can't get here soon enough! So hang in there everyone, drink lots of water and sit in front of the fan! It's the end of July, and before you know it the kids will be back in school, the trees will start turning color and things should start cooling down. It's a good time to start planning your new fall projects, hint, hint.
fun, you will love it, I guarantee! No extra tools to buy, templates are provided for 4, 6, 9 and 12 inch blocks, along with instructions for four different size quilts! These quilts can easily be made as small or large as you desire by using fewer or more blocks! Detailed supply lists are provided for each quilt size along with a free Brandy's key chain! Also available ar VHS or DVD copies of the Just Country show as it appeared on Kaye's Quilting Friends. Click on the link and check it out! 
I thought pre wound bobbins were not for bed quilts as the thread was not strong enough. I was also told not to use lingere thread for the same reason. What do you think?
I think it's a safe bet if you just use cotton or cotton-poly blend threads. These always work best for me and it doesn't matter how it's wound.
Can you tell me where I can get two sided, hand pressable stabilizer to do landscape scenes? I have tried all over and can't seem to find any.
I would suggest you use Lite Steam a Seam 2. It would hold temporarily by hand pressing but to make a lasting hold, you would have to iron it. Just go to our home page and put Lite Steam in the search engine. It will take you right to the page it appears on.
I am searching for instructions on how to stipple. Can you help?
When you stipple, you cover the surface with close quilting stitches to give a dimpled effect. I am going to direct you to an expert on stipple. Just click the provided link and it will take you to the Sulky instruction page on how to stipple. Good luck.
I am a beginning quilter and would like to know a really structured way to do patchwork piecing. Can you help?
There is no rhyme or reason to crazy quilts. Any straight edged pieces will work, just remember to press the seams toward the new piece after each addition. Trim the seam allowances after adding each piece. If this is not enough information, click on the link below and it will give you at least 10 different sights that are dedicated to crazy quilting, including lessons and how to's. Have fun!
sleeves that are strip pieced into log cabin diamonds. Fully lined and loosely fitted, it comes in a variety of sizes, S-3X, to fit everyone! It also comes in 3 different, flattering lengths, waist, hip and knee. This would make a great fall jacket!
number of designs. These include tumbling blocks, 6 pointed stars or hexagons. Put your designs together to make a table cloth, table runner or a beautiful full size quilt. Kaye includes full instructions such as fabric requirements, layering, mitered borders and quilting of your project. Try Kaye's trademark technique for perfect mitered borders and you'll be amazed at how easy it can be. Kaye's Starmaker 6 is suggested and available for this project.
this book for the rest of July for only $14.95. Make your home bloom with these perfect bouquets! Laura Farson shows you how easy it is to create beautiful, curvy-petaled flowers using nothing more than a rotary cutter, ruler and sewing machine. Seventeen projects in all for quick and easy home decor, seasonal and holiday gift items galore. This book is fully illustrated with detailed color photographs and twelve simple, timesaving techniques for easy rotary cutting and assembly. Paper templates are included, although we do suggest and have available, Laura's Hexagon/Triangle Acrylic Template for $18.99. So burst into summer and spread flowers throughout your home with Fast Folded Flowers, on sale for the rest of July only. VHS or DVD of the show available for $12.00.
Protect your new quilt by displaying it in a place where it will receive the least amount of stress. (Tips covering this are in last weeks newsletter.)
Avoid washing when spot cleaning or airing would be sufficient.
Restrict activities that would cause stress to bed quilts. This would include food, beverages, cosmetics and denim jeans that may transfer a dye.
Make repairs of seams that come unstitched or other minor damage quickly, so further deterioration is halted.
Hey everyone! I hope you're finding an easy way to cope with the heat! It's now the beginning of August, which I can't believe, and before you know it, summer will be gone! So try to find some enjoyment in the warm sun, while you still can! 
Just Ask Kaye!
What would you consider the best choice of batting for a quilt that will be used and abused?
I would use a poly bonded batting. They seem to take the washing and drying better.
I am making a round robin quilt and need the formula to make the four triangles that are added to the sides.
I would cut the strips 3/4" wider than you need. To figure out how much you need, measure from the edge of the square to where the next corner will be. Sew the strip on, then square it up.
I have seen Kaye's show and wondered where she got the sewing machine thread carousel she uses.
Kaye got this handy device from Ray's Sewing Machine Center. Here is the address and phone number.
How do you avoid puckering and gathering while machine quilting?
I use lots and lots of safety pins to baste the layers together. A spray adhesive would work well too.
Kit! Talk about fun and easy, this is just the ticket! These decorative bowls are great for a number of things such as candy dishes, seasonal decor, soap holders, you name it! Our office manager, Brenda, made a bunch and then filled them with goodies, to give as prizes at her daughter's baby shower! Can you say BIG HIT? My daughter's bowl has a porcelain baby wrapped in a blanket, on a cloud of cotton batting in her room. The possibilities are endless. Each kit comes with full instructions, the bowl tool, accessory tool and 1 piece of 13 1/2" bowl interfacing. Order extra interfacings to make lots of bowls. Great for gift giving, parties, holidays, you name it! Check it out by clicking the link.
sleeves that are strip pieced into log cabin diamonds. Fully lined and loosely fitted, it includes a variety of sizes, S-3X, to fit everyone! It also comes in 3 different, flattering lengths, waist, hip and knee. This would make a great fall jacket!
combined and turned to make a number of designs. These include tumbling blocks, 6 pointed stars or hexagons. Put your designs together to make a table cloth, table runner or a beautiful full size quilt. Kaye includes full instructions such as fabric requirements, layering, mitered borders and quilting of your project. Try Kaye's trademark technique for perfect mitered borders and you'll be amazed at how easy it can be. Kaye's Starmaker 6 is suggested and available for this project.
completely, in less than a day, REALLY! Kaye's unique 3 layer quilt-as-you-go construction, makes it the easiest quilt you will ever finish! This book has several reversible baby quilts, full size quilts, wall hangings, and wearables. Turn Me Over includes tips for choosing colors and fabrics, fabric preparation, marking and cutting accuracy, and how to plan your quilt. Techniques include reversible applique, tying quilts, figuring yardage, and how to do borders and bindings. This is a great addition to your library, and it's FREE, when you place an order of $25 or more! 
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I have but one small request. I need to fill up my gas tank this week and have to find a low interest loan to pay for it! Are you believing these gas prices? As a person who drives over 30 miles one way to get to work, this is not good! If this keeps up, Kaye's going to have to adopt me as her 6th child! I have always driven my daughter to school to avoid her having to get up at 5:00 and riding the bus for an hour and a half. Now I'm thinking, forgo the beauty sleep, and catch a few extra winks on that bus trip to school! I don't know how they expect people to deal with this! It must be time to go back to a simpler way of life and beg Terrye for the use of her horse and buggy! I'll have to leave at midnight the night before to get to work, but I can feed that horse like a king for the amount I'm paying for gas! Take my advice, if you can do it, stay home and quilt! It's a lot less stress, much more enjoyable and far cheaper in the long run!
I'm finally trying to organize my fabrics, what a job! Do you have any suggestions?
I sort my fabric by color schemes. All my reds together, same with blues, you get the idea. I, like everyone else, have to put them in different places to accommodate all the fabric I have. My solution is to put it in wire baskets, clear plastic drawers, and regular drawers with the color posted on the drawer front. That way when I need, say a pink, I just go to that bin or drawer, and there are all the pinks I have in my stash. Oh yes, and roll your fabric. It takes less space and less digging time.
How can I enlarge a quilt without taking away from the current design?
I would add one or two plain borders, one light and one dark. This will actually frame your design rather than detract from it.
Can you tell me what echo quilting is?
Echo quilting is a quilt line repeated over the surface at even measures. It is often used to fill in a background area and the first line is generally parallel to the edges of a pieced or appliqued shape. Thus, the repeated lines "echo" that shape.
complete instructions for a baby quilt, pillows, a quilted tote bag with wonderfully big outer pockets, and the cutest little jacket pattern that starts out with just a sweatshirt! You also get enough chenille-by-the-inch for one of the baby quilts, the cutting line ruler, chenille brush and full instructions on how to make more! Embroidery pages also included to help you make the zoo come alive! I can't think of a child alive who wouldn't love these zoo animals! DVD and VHS copies of this show also available, click the link to check it out! 
Now you can get the instructions for this beautiful quilt in e-pattern format. Only $4, you download the link to your computer and print it out! Click the link to order.
Tote Bag is a wonderful combination of tote bag and backpack. Wear it over your shoulder with one strap or unzip the strap to use as a backpack! Tuck the side edges into the bag and cinch it closed for a great hobo bag. This is a great pattern to make gifts for loved ones, craft shows, or for yourself. When you buy the Chelsea Tote Bag pattern you can get the acrylic Bag-E-Bottom for half price. This acrylic base is great for any bag or purse you have that needs a nice sturdy base. The 7" x 7" size is the perfect fit for your Chelsea Tote but can also be used for any bag up to 8 1/2". But hang on because we're going to make this a deal you just can't refuse. Buy the Chelsea Tote Bag pattern for $8 along with the Bag-E-Bottom for $4.50, and we will cut your s/h down to $1.99! This is a savings to you of over $7! You do the math, anyway you figure it you'll see it's a steal of a deal! Unfortunately, the $1.99 shipping offer is available for customers in the continental US only.
completely, in less than a day, REALLY! Kaye's unique 3 layer quilt-as-you-go construction, makes it the easiest quilt you will ever finish! This book has several reversible baby quilts, full size quilts, wall hangings, and wearables. Turn Me Over includes tips for choosing colors and fabrics, fabric preparation, marking and cutting accuracy, and how to plan your quilt. Techniques include reversible applique, tying quilts, figuring yardage, and how to do borders and bindings. This is a great addition to your library, and it's FREE, when you place an order of $25 or more!
Kaye Wood's Quilting Newsletter
Hey everyone! I hope you had a great weekend! Things are finally shaping up here in Northern Michigan. The temperature is agreeable enough to enjoy the great outdoors a little bit, without suffering from a heat stroke! 
I often wondered just what women in earlier centuries used for batting.
They used pretty much anything they could get their hands on. Unless you were a women of means, you couldn't just run out and buy something, so they made due with the things around them. This ranged from old blankets to newspapers to feathers and even leaves! Sure makes us appreciate our century! 
I have a bad habit of starting more projects before finishing others I have already begun. Any ideas on how to be more disciplined? 
Why would you want to be? People who force themselves to do that, in my opinion, are taking all the fun and adventure out of quilting! Everyone tends to get bored at one time or another with a project. I think it's better to put it aside and let it rest. When you do go back to it, it will be fresh again and you'll probably have many more fantastic ideas for your quilt. If you do insist on being that diligent, maybe you should think about smaller projects that you can get done faster. Another way is to join a group or guild. It's a great way to meet new friends and get new ideas. You'll be surprised how much you can get done while chatting away with a friend. Good luck!
My cutting board has deep ridges and is getting ruined! Any ideas why this is happening?
This is from having a dull blade on your cutter. When your blade is dull, then you have to adjust the pressure you put on your rotary cutter in order for it to cut. More pressure, deeper ridges. Your blade should be changed often, so you don't have to force your blade through the cloth.
When you do machine quilting, I'm confused about which foot to use. Should it be the walking foot or rolling foot?
No need to be confused, you can use either one. Both do what they should, which is to reduce pressure on the fabric, so the top layer isn't pushed through faster. However, if quilting in the ditch, the rolling foot is better because you can see the ditch better.
Hey everyone, this special we only do a few times a year, so take advantage of it. For the next two weeks, you can get any video of Kaye's Quilting Friends, in any format, VHS or DVD, for $13 a piece! This, my friends, is a savings of $5 off each one you purchase! This is a great time to add to your Kaye Wood video library or to start one. Do you have the book? Now you can make it complete by adding the video! Makes a great gift for people who are "hands on" and learn easier by watching! They also make a great reference guide! So check your stock and check it twice to get your orders in while you can! 
REALLY! Kaye's unique 3 layer quilt-as-you-go construction, makes it the easiest quilt you will ever finish! This book has several reversible baby quilts, full size quilts, wall hangings, and wearables. Turn Me Over includes tips for choosing colors and fabrics, fabric preparation, marking and cutting accuracy, and how to plan your quilt. Techniques include reversible applique, tying quilts, figuring yardage, and how to do borders and bindings. This is a great addition to your library, and it's FREE, when you place an order of $25 or more!
used in Everyone Can Quilt, Pieces of Eight and Circles Made Simple. Also used in the pattern Hearts in Bloom. Using this tracing fabric allows for a smooth finish line with no added bulk when turning under edges. Comes in 1 yd. pieces (36" x 45"). Click the link below to order.
format. Only $4, you download the link to your computer and print it out! Click the link to order.
I have a book that shows the log cabin blocks, and I would like to know how to make the quilt smaller than it shows in the book. Do I just make a smaller number of blocks, or is there a certain pattern that you must use to make it smaller? 
You could use less strips, you could use thinner strips or you could use a smaller amount of blocks. It's up to you, but all will work.
I'm making a quilt for my daughter-in-law. She's not very fabric/quilt literate, so I'm looking for instructions for quilt care, to give to her at the same time when I present her quilt. Me thinks, she would be more interested if they came from someone who is considered a professional in the field. Where can I find instructions to print off to include with the gift?? Thanks for any help you can give me. 
I found a wonderful web site for you to get this info. Click the link and go to "our loft". Scroll down and they have a caring for your quilt section to click on. It has all the information you need.
When rotary cutting, my cutter skips. I have changed blades several times and it still does it. What am I doing wrong? I'm new at this.
What kind of mat are you using? It could be that. You should try to use a higher quality mat and cutter such as a Clover, Olfa or Fiskars. A cheaper one will be, well, you get what you pay for. ;-) 
completely, in less than a day, REALLY! Kaye's unique 3 layer quilt-as-you-go construction, makes it the easiest quilt you will ever finish! This book has several reversible baby quilts, full size quilts, wall hangings, and wearables. Turn Me Over includes tips for choosing colors and fabrics, fabric preparation, marking and cutting accuracy, and how to plan your quilt. Techniques include reversible applique, tying quilts, figuring yardage, and how to do borders and bindings. This is a great addition to your library, and it's FREE, when you place an order of $25 or more!
old-fashioned fun. There's nothing old-fashioned about the sewing of all those curves or squares, though. It's easy to sew and play. We'll show you how to make curves without curved piecing! We'll take all those squares to your sewing machine in one piece with no lost pieces and perfect intersections. This is all done through the magic of QuiltSmart printed interfacing. The Game Quilt Kit includes pre-printed fusible interfacing, and complete instructions to make this wonderful quilt! Family game night is back and you're guaranteed to love it! Makes a great gift, just click the link for more info!
Hey everyone! I'm sure you all have seen or heard about Hurricane Katrina and the devastation it is causing down south. Please, take a moment to say a prayer, donate, volunteer, anything to help. The Red Cross is always looking for donations and volunteers. If you have a couple of extra quilts or anything else that might help, please contact your local Red Cross. If you don't know where it is, here is a link to find out. 
Did you know that September is National Sewing Month? Well it is and here are some great resources from the Home Sewing Association's web site.
Did you know sewing increases creativity in children? It sure does, check it out!
If you have a lot of stress, you should try sewing! The stress reducing benefits from sewing are remarkable! Take a look.
Make the most of national sewing month, here are some tips how.
Dress up your home for the holidays with any of the three easy to piece quilts featured in this pattern. The large fat quarter friendly quilt measures 62" x 78" and features four Santas, four trees, four stars and four sets of presents along with a double border with stars in the corners. Also included are directions for two smaller quilts. The perfect thing to curl up with on a cold night! For more information, click the link.
with a combination of eleven snowmen, three trees and fourteen pairs of mittens. Each of the blue, red, gold, and three of the green fabrics, are used in different combinations for the snowmen hats and vests, as well as the mittens. Use your creativity when combining your fabrics together to make a beautiful 62.5" x 80.5" quilt. This pattern also includes directions for a smaller quilt and wall hanging. A fun quilt with easy piecing and applique directions, it works and looks great with your cotton or flannels. Have fun with it and stay warm this winter! Makes a wonderful gift!
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Just in time for fall is the Autumn Splendor table runner! Just think how beautiful this would look on your table at home! The perfect blend of fall colors, will definitely put you in the fall mood! Easy to do, with the Sew Easy Triangles, it would make a wonderful gift for your friends or yourself! Keep reading for more information on the Sew Easy Triangles.
GUILD CHALLENGE 2005/2006
quilts are made totally out of your stash. Everyone needs to empty their stash sometime, if for nothing else, to have room to store more fabric. When you see these 6 quilt patterns you will have no problem doing just that! Beth makes it easy with all the directions and tips you need to make your quilt a success! This book is fully illustrated, with pictures in color and black and white and includes all the paper templates you need for the applique. Check it out, this is one book you have to add to your library and I promise, you won't be disappointed! Just click for more info.
Batting for quilts.
Keeping your cutting board from warping.
"Because we appreciate the generous nature of quilt guilds, and their willingness to share their talents, we've designed our first challenge as a celebration of creativity as well as community service. . .plus, of course, the chance to win lots of FREE FABRIC!!!"
Well, this week it's finally here. The first official day of fall! I have to tell you, I wait all year for this. It's so breathtaking and invigorating, it just makes you feel alive! My daughter and I went pumpkin picking yesterday and since we were in the spirit, decided to put out Halloween decorations. I know, I know, we're pushing it, but those little homemade ghosts look very cute hanging from the trees. Most of all, it was a perfect day together, doing something we love to do, and just enjoying each others company. Sure I could've dusted or washed clothes, but it'll wait. The moments I have with my daughter won't.
blocks, cut your fringe on the edges and start tying! This quilt is so fun and you'll be done with it before you know it! Why? Because you can take this quilt with you anywhere and work on it! No need to bother with a sewing machine, needles or thread. If you use flannels, this pattern is no sew! Pop it in the washer and watch that fringe come alive! Try a multitude of color schemes for a different look each time. So relaxing and fun to do, you can watch your favorite TV show and still get a quilt done! Makes a great family project. Also included is a BONUS project to use up the left over pieces called the Not So Square Knot Quilt! Anyway you look at it, it spells tons of fun. Click on the link for more information.
Hey everyone! I hope your week is going well. Since October is almost upon us, I'd like to remind all our readers that October is breast cancer awareness month. Please, please, please, schedule a check up. Early detection is a huge help in fighting this disease. So call now, while it's fresh on your mind and remind all of your friends and loved ones to do the same. Below are a couple of links for more information and products that support finding a cure. Check it out!
If you're looking for an easy fun project, look no further. Joan Shay has just the thing for you and it's called Petal Play! Whether you are a beginning quilter or an expert in appliqué, her 3-D Appli-bond© technique, will allow you to add exciting realistic three-dimensional appliqué to your quilts. This technique allows you to create dimension, without turning any edges. Comes complete with fabric requirements, paper templates, illustrated stitch sheet, and a list of all the items you need to make your project a success. When bonded the Joan Shay way, these quilts can go into the washer and dryer and will not lose their shape or curl. Makes a great gift or dare I say it? A great Christmas present! Click the link for more info. 
I have a quilt with lots of white in it, that has been stored for three years in a cotton pillowcase. I'm hoping you can tell me what to wash it with, to bring it back to it's white condition. Thank you for your time. Gina
If you've just started scrapbooking, or you're curious to find out what it's all about, you've found the right place. A place to find out what you need and how to get it. Come check us out!
Hey everyone, I hope you're getting a good start to your week. I woke up yesterday morning to the most heavenly sunrise I have seen in a while. Of course I'd probably see more of them if I got up that early more often, but that's another story. The sky was beautiful with streaks of pink, gold and orange, slashing across a back drop of crystal blue and purple. With the beautiful fall leaves in the front, it was breathtaking. It filled me with all kinds of energy and good feelings and I hadn't even had my coffee yet! As you can see the image stuck with me. I hope you enjoy these sunrises from around the country.
shower or even Christmas gift? Check out this book and than haul out those scraps. This book is all about children! A child's whimsy, dreams, thoughts and actions, are all caught up in this book by Lynda Howell, When Children Dream . I can't say enough about this book. It includes patterns for sampler quilts, wall hangings, pillows and pictures, all depicting a child's life. The little boy patterns have everything a boy would love, from dinosaurs, snakes and frogs, to airplanes, trains and boats, all in one. The little girl patterns are perfect with everything from hop scotch, jump rope and jacks, to ballet and dress up! All the things little ones dream about and love, are in these patterns. When Children Dream has 28 pages of fun and the paper appliqué templates are included. This is a great way to start a "passing on" tradition in your family and a great way for kids to reminisce about their childhood later on! To check out more about this book, click the link.
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Hey everyone! I have been waiting all month to decorate our newsletter with cute Halloween pictures! I remember waiting as a kid for Halloween to get here. Of course, we didn't have the fancy costumes as they do today. We used our imagination and wore whatever we could find around the house. As I remember it, that was half the fun, talking with my Mom for hours about what to wear and how to wear it. Todays conveniences make it easier, but sometimes a bag of old clothes can be a lot of fun too. Have a Happy Halloween! 
before shipping, you will get a View-a-Strip created by Kaye Wood, absolutely free! No additional shipping will be added, it is really FREE! A great tool to have on hand, the View-a-Strip is made of flexible white plastic, that is adjustable to expand up to 3" wide. View fabric as it will look after it is cut and sewn into strips ranging from 1/2" up to 3" wide. Especially helpful for large florals and striped fabric, this tool takes out all of the guess work. Makes a great gift to give or keep for yourself. Don't forget, when you place any order, you also get a FREE gift for our monthly special! Two FREE items, now that's just a steal, so order today!
check out Moondance'n More by the wonderful Beth Ferrier! Inside this book you will find directions for 6 beautiful, breathtaking quilts, guaranteed to perk up the decor in any room of your home! Also, leave it to Beth, she makes it easier by providing you with the sneakiest piecing tricks you'll ever see. 48 pages of fully illustrated directions, with fabulous photos to inspire, this book would make a great addition to your library! Click the link for more information.
If you've received our newsletter in the past, you know we always have a "Countdown to Christmas" sale through the month of December. Well, this year we're going to do things a little different. This year we're going to have early bird sales throughout the month of November. That way you still have time for gift giving or a few easy projects before Christmas. This is how it will work. Starting November 1st., you will receive our regular newsletter as always and the weekly specials will continue for the full two weeks. In addition, on Wednesday and Friday, you will receive just a quick note detailing another item on sale. You will have 1 week from the day it's sent out to order it at the sale price. So Monday will be a newsletter with it's usual great specials that will run for two weeks, but on Wednesday and Friday, you will receive a note of an additional sale item, that will run for only 1 week. Every week in November, you'll get a chance for 3 great sales! I can't tell you ahead of time what they will be, but I can tell you there will be some great buys you won't want to miss out on, so make sure you're checking them out!
Hey everyone, in case I didn't mention it last week, Happy Halloween! I hope you have many treats and very few tricks. For those of you who got snow last week, well I guess the tricking started a little early for you!
Early Bird Christmas Sale! 
Hey everyone, this is the kick off of our early bird Christmas sale! If you've received our newsletter in the past, you know we always have a "Countdown to Christmas" sale through the month of December. Well, this year we're going to do things a little different. This year we're going to have early bird sales throughout the month of November. That way you still have time for gift giving or a few easy projects before Christmas. This is how it will work. Starting Wednesday, November 2nd., you will receive an additional e-mail from us telling you about a great item on sale. Not a whole newsletter, just a little note stating the sale item. You will have till the following Wednesday to order it at the sale price. Then on Friday, Novenber 4th, you will receive another quick note, detailing another item on sale. You will have till the following Friday to order this sale item. So, Monday will be our regular newsletter with it's usual great specials that will run for two weeks, but on Wednesday and Friday, you will receive a note of an additional sale item, that will run for only 1 week. Every week in November, you'll get a chance for 3 great sales! I can't tell you ahead of time what they will be, but I can tell you there will be some great buys you won't want to miss out on, so make sure you're checking them out! Plus, every Friday a subscriber will be drawn at random to win either a $25 gift certificate or an Autograph Series od books by Kaye Wood! Great sales, great give aways, it just doesn't get any better then this! So don't delete those e-mails till you check out the sale item and get in the spirit of Christmas a little earlier!
up your home for the holidays with any of the three easy to piece quilts featured in this pattern. The large, fat quarter, friendly quilt measures 62" x 78" and features four Santas, four trees, four stars and four sets of presents along with a double border with stars in the corners. Also included are directions for two smaller quilts. 
eleven snowmen, three trees and fourteen pairs of mittens. Each of the blue, red, gold, and three of the green fabrics, are used in different combinations for the snowmen hats and vests, as well as the mittens. Use your creativity when combining your fabrics together to make a beautiful 62.5" x 80.5" quilt. This pattern also includes directions for a smaller quilt and wall hanging. A fun quilt with easy piecing and applique directions, it works and looks great with your cotton or flannels. Makes a wonderful gift! 
Did you know that Kaye Wood offers gift certificates? They make a wonderful present for that hard-to-buy-for quilter we all know and love. Just call the office to order.
anywhere? With Christmas coming, this is a great option especially if you're traveling or have relatives you can't be with. Just mark it in the ship-to portion of the shopping cart or let your operator know. We're glad to assist you!
Whether you are a beginning quilter or an expert in appliqué, Joan Shay with her 3-D Appli-bond© technique, will allow you to add exciting realistic three-dimensional appliqué to your quilts. This technique allows you to create dimension, without turning any edges. Comes complete with fabric requirements, paper templates, illustrated stitch sheet, and a list of
all the items you need to make your project a success. Plus, when you buy either of these patterns today, you will get FREE, the Petal Play Stencil that goes hand in hand with each pattern! This stencil enables you to cut the varying sizes of feathers and scales, used in both of these patterns. Please understand, one stencil per household. If you decide to order the patterns, I suggest you consider the needles that Joan Shaye recommends. Each needle has 3 bayonette cutting edges and pierces the bonded fabric with ease. They are also helpful when doing the button-hole stitch on fusible applique. Joan promises, you won't be sorry you ordered them. When bonded the Joan Shay way, these quilts can go into the washer and dryer and will not lose their shape or curl. Makes a great gift for Christmas! Click the link for more info. Click the link to check out these items and place orders.
Hey everyone, I'm glad you could make it another week with us! In case your just checking in, there are a lot of people taking advantage of our early bird specials for November. Don't miss the boat, check them out, because there is definitely some great buys going on. Plus, every week of this sale one lucky subscriber will win either an Autograph Series by Kaye Wood or a $25 gift certificate. We're having lots of fun and lots of deals to head off the holiday season, so come along! 
Did you know that Kaye Wood Inc, offers gift certificates? They make a wonderful present for that hard-to-buy-for quilter we all know and love. Just call the office to order.
Use the Starmaker 5 Master Template to strip-piece 20 piece Dresden Plates, 5 piece fans/tumblers, 9 degree wedges with the 20 angle, 5 pointed stars, diamonds, wedges, and triangles with the 5 angle.
Use the Starmaker 6 Master Template to strip-piece 12 pointed stars and diamonds, 6 pointed stars, diamonds and wedges, tumbling blocks and triangles.
Use the Starmaker 8 Master Template to strip-piece 16 point Dresden Plates and 4 piece Fans with the 16 angle, 8 pointed stars, diamonds, and wedges with the 8 angle,squares, rectangles, triangles, half-squares, wedges, and triangles with the 4 angle.
Hey everyone! I hope you're all having a good start to your week. Things are a little crazy here in Northern Michigan, with tomorrow being the opening day of deer season. If you're brown and have antlers, this is definitely not the place to be! 
