Trunk Show Arrives and Silver Thimble Class

Little Quilts is welcoming a wonderful new trunk show from Kim Diehl that features three divine quilts from her book of quilt patterns and recipes "Simple Seasons" ($29.95).

On the left above is Kim's Country Wedding Ring: wreaths of posies that encircle checkerboard blocks in cheerful country colors. On the right is Kim's Liberty table topper: celebrates the freedoms enjoyed by us all.

Quilt above is Duck Duck Goose: a scrappy lap quilt. The Simple Seasons book (pictured below) has 13 projects using simple patchwork and applique techniques, from full-size quilts to a doll quilt to a table runner and also includes favorite recipes. Be sure to stop in to see this great trunk show.

Aren't these yo-yo flowers perched on a picket fence irresistible? You can make this pattern from Silver Thimble (see below).

It's called "Pickets & Posies" and is the next Silver Thimble class at Little Quilts, Saturday, June 7th; see class descriptions via the link on the right. Spaces are still available in this class. If you cannot take the class, you may still purchase the pattern and kit (just look at that pretty color combination below in the kit! includes the rick rack too of course, see it peeking out?) for $52.95 (pattern is $8.50, kit is $46.95; class members get a 15% discount on kit).

New at Little Quilts

Dunroven aprons ($15.95) and towels ($3.50) :

Beautiful flowers are popping out all over at Little Quilts! Don't miss our garden section, that features the "Simple Squares Quilt" below ($49.95, 54x65") designed by Little Quilts and featuring the new fabric line "Enduring Blooms" by P&B with other coordinating prints.

Be sure to visit the Bright / Juvenile / Sports section of the shop, where you will find lots of present ideas, including this sample below, "Stack of Scraps" (kit available, $45.95, 40x60"):

Little Quilts Sale on Monday, Memorial Day

Hooray for the Red White and Blue! Come into Little Quilts this Monday, Memorial Day: patterns and batting are 25% off. Wear red, white, and blue and take your pick of a free fat quarter from the special basket.

Wanda Hizer Guest at "Stars Across the Garden"

The members of the Stars Across the Garden class were delighted to hear the wonderful Wanda Hizer speak to them (including demos) this week about applique:

Wanda teaches several excellent applique classes at Little Quilts and has done so for many years. Check the website (link at right) for class details.



Here are two central portion medallion sections for the "Stars Across.." quilt being created by members of the Stars class.

Little Quilts Booth, American Quilters Society Show, Paducah 2008

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Jo's Little Women Club Class Members Projects

Hi, here are some wonderful quilts recently done by Jo's Little Women class members that are currently on display in the shop. Join the fun; Little Quilts offers three different sessions on the second Tuesday of each month: 10am - 12:30pm, 1pm - 3:30 pm, or 6pm - 8:30pm. See Class Schedule for further details.

Grandma Minnie's Doll Clothes and Quilts

A book of family history (photos, too) and projects by Cotton In The Cabin.
Doll clothes fit American Girl dolls. Pinafores, aprons, skirts and shirts. $20.00

When you come into Little Quilts, be sure to see this wonderful quilt made by our own Linda Rice, from The Nautical Collection pattern by Jeri Kelly ($9). Aren't the lighthouses adorable? The pattern includes wall hanging 56x56", table topper 11x28-1/2", and pillow 14x14". Make this quilt as a reminder of how much you love the sea and how fondly you remember your ocean vacations.

There is always a large selection of Americana fabric at Little Quilts, including the Old Glory III line just now. Below is Nautical Santa manning the helm in the patriotic fabric section ($99.95).

The Prairie Paisley Quilt above is 35x40"; pattern free with purchase of a Prairie Paisley layer cake that has 40 fabrics, $30.

What's New at Little Quilts

When you come into Little Quilts, be sure to see the sweetest example of hand embroidery that is behind the register (see below): Aunt Bea's Parlor. The sample is here from the designer, Judy Reynolds; pattern available at $15. The quilt measures 47x56" and has twenty 6" blocks; each block is a different basket design, each in multi-colored hand embroidery - so pretty and nostalgic.


Little Quilts has another sample from the book Better by the Dozen, by Susan Teegarden Dissmore ($24.95). Twelve blocks, twelve quilts, endless possibilities. Follow a block of the month format to make these gorgeous quilts at a pace that suits your schedule. There are interchangeable block frames as well. Also you will find tips for making each quilt as a block of the month project:

The new Summer Schedule is now online. The hard copy of the schedule will be in the shop within two weeks. One class for next session will be Pickets & Posies (see below) from the Silver Thimble Club. Saturday, June 7th, 10am -3pm, $30. Call or come in to Little Quilts to register.

Kathy Niemann and Barbara Barnes continue to treat Little Quilts Primitive Devotees with more Primitive Gatherings classes. As they say, it's two (fun and knowledgeable) teachers for the price of one :-). If you love primitive quilts, you must not miss these summer classes. The Watermelon Slices (see below) will be May 28th, 10am-12:30pm, $20, includes pattern:




Easter Goodies are 40% off both gifts and fabrics:

Flannel 5 1/2" strips for Quick Quilts!

Batik and Black Stretched Stars: New Block Swappers

Batik & Black Stretched Stars

Stop in and pick up the guidelines for this next Block Swapper Exchange. It's with Batiks and a Black fabric from RJR called "Hand Spray"that looks like a black batik. Participants will make 20 small 4" blocks with one batik and the black Hand Spray. Return them by the 1st of the month. They'll get swapped with others and you'll get 20 different ones when you pick them up. Stop in and see the sample - there will be lots of layout options for this set of exchange blocks, too!

Primitive Gathering Club

Primitive Lovers Unite! Don't miss the next sessions of the Primitive Gathering Club. Sign up at Little Quilts (and see further details on the website or call or come in) for either the Old Wooden Hare (March 26th) or the Scrappy Pineapples Class (April 30th) at 2pm - 4pm or 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Or both! You will have so much fun, learn a lot, and get together with fellow primitive lovers.

Little Quilts' Blockswappers: How to Set Those Blocks

Participants just completed the last exchange for the Reproduction Nine Patch Block Swap at Little Quilts. We've put together different layouts (above and see actual quilts below) using some or all of the blocks. Sizes range from throw size to full size quilts. Patterns could be suggested layouts for any 6" block. Patterns are $2 each.


Reproduction Nine Patch 85" x 85" - made by Kathie West. Kathie used her 72 blocks from the Block Swapper Exchange and made a few more to complete the quilt.

Nine Patch Strippy. Mary Ellen made this strippy 66" x 80" and used only 32 of the Nine Patch Blocks from The Reproduction Nine Patch Block Swap. She's planning to make the Nine Patch with Hour Glass Blocks with the remaining 30 Nine Patch Blocks. That quilt will be 72" x 84". Layout pattern (see above) available at Little Quilts.

Jo Morton Little Women Club

These are the Jo Morton Club quilts from the March meeting. We took a diversion from the club patterns and made another Jo pattern we desired to make. Ideally something larger. How inspiring!

Shop Hop Views at Little Quilts

Shop Hop was a huge success at Little Quilts!
"Stars Over Savannah" (above and below) kit available $54.95. See website for details.

“Savannah Stars” (below, right). Great assortment of golds, red, blues, easy to sew together. Call to order or see website for details. Kit $66.95.


Lighthouse Collection. Kit available for $39.95 complete with panels for wallhanging, pillow, and two potholders all displayed in a cute sand pail. Kit includes ric rac for wallhanging, pillow, and pot holders. Pillow backing fabric included. You will need stuffing and backing for wallhanging. Not shown on website…only a few left!