Issue 13 Summer 2006

Product
Product
SHOWCASE
SHOWCASE
Summer 2006
ON THE COVER:
South African Sun Cloth from Langa Lapu Fabrics
Designs for Quilters fabrics from M&S Textiles Australia
folded fabric flower from A Fresh Twist on
Fabric Folding, C&T Publishing, Inc.
designs from One Block Wonders,
C&T Publishing, Inc.
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Fabric Collections
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Matric
Ice Creme
Designs for Quilters
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Vibrant, rich colors and prints
that twist and shout. Choose
from cool purples and greens or
hot fuschia and orange
An irresistible collection of handdyed batiks in a rainbow of sky
blue, honey, wisteria, grape and
plum, in complementing designs.
Fabulous abstract dot-and-circle
designs, based on traditional stories, are a distinctive feature of
Aboriginal art.
Your Company Name
Benartex
Island Batik, Inc.
M &S Textiles Australia
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web address
800-236-2783
www.benartex.com
888-522-2845
www.islandbatik.com
Australia: 61-3-9417-0052
US: 866-400-1648
www.mstextiles.com
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Patterns/Club Program CDs
Moonlight Sonata
Wash Tub CD
“lenny” the lizard
Unique patterns for quilting and
sewing enthusiasts. Many other quilting and embroidery designs available.
Projects with stories, inspired by
serialized patterns of the ‘30s. Free-toreproduce patterns and projects,
marketing tools, and promotional ideas.
Instructions for raw-edge fusible
applique´ and a paper-pieced or
large-print background.
VZQ Designs
The Fabric Shop Network
Thistledown & Co.
830-644-2554
www.vonzensenburgquilts.com
360-892-6500
www.fabshopnet.com
239-370-8967
www.thistledownquilts.com
Birthday Blooms CD
“kitty” coin catcher
Shop Market Like a Pro CD
Celebrate birthdays with flower-fresh
ideas, projects and quilts. Free-toreproduce projects, marketing tools,
and promotional ideas.
These playful coin catchers available as
a very complete lot or as pattern only.
Five other designs available.
Make the most of your time at market.
Worksheets and planning tips on working the exhibit floor, making appointments, negotiating, and much more!
The Fabric Shop Network
Thistledown & Co.
The Fabric Shop Network
360-892-6500
www.fabshopnet.com
239-370-8967
www.thistledownquilts.com
360-892-6500
www.fabshopnet.com
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Let’s Go Dotty Polka Dot Party CD
Your Product Name
International Mystery Series CD
Host your own successful ongoing shop
party. CD contains everything you need
to plan, market, and implement a
profitable year-long event.
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Use this program guide and mystery
quilt of the month to create a 12month trip around the world.
Promotional tools included.
The Fabric Shop Network
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The Fabric Shop Network
360-892-6500
www.fabshopnet.com
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360-892-6500
www.fabshopnet.com
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Books
Nancy Crow
Simply Primitive
Wheel of Mystery Quilts
Hook, punch, and poke your way to the
primitive look! An introduction to rug
hooking, punchneedle and needle felting.
Create nine lap-sized to large-sized
quilts that feature the simple Wheel of
Mystery block. Even beginners can do it.
This new art book chronicles the quilts
of Nancy Crow since 1988, showing the
transformation of her work.
That Patchwork Place
Martingale & Company
That Patchwork Place
Martingale & Company
Breckling Press
800-426-3126
www.martingale-pub.com
800-426-3126
www.martingale-pub.com
630-941-1179
www.brecklingpress.com
9-Patch Pizzazz
Amish Inspired Quilts
Baby Quilts With Love
Combining a special fabric with a
few easy nine-patch blocks yields
captivating quilts ranging from sassy to
sophisticated.
Tradition with a Piece O’ Cake Twist.
Create a special quilt with Amish
influences, easy piecing and gorgeous
quilting.
First timers and experts will love
Alex Anderson’s charming designs for
you to make bundles of baby quilts.
C&T Publishing, Inc.
C&T Publishing, Inc.
C&T Publishing, Inc.
800-284-1114
www.ctpub.com
800-284-1114
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800-284-1114
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Creative Beginnings
Dimensional Delights
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Simple steps to beautiful results from all
sewing machines with embroidery attachments and for every embroidery design.
Twenty folding fabric screens to personalize, embellish and display using
photos, buttons, trims, momentos and
found objects.
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C&T Publishing, Inc.
Your Company Name
800-284-1114
www.ctpub.com
phone number
web address
That Patchwork Place
Martingale & Company
800-426-3126
www.martingale-pub.com
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Books
South African Sun Cloth
One Block Wonders
Each stunning piece is colored with
nontoxic dyes and natural forms, such
as leaves or seeds, as impressions.
Brand new technique is all about texture,
movement, sparkle, and swirl! One fabric,
one shape, one-of-a-kind quilts.
Langa Lapu Fabrics
Australia: 27-44-5348827
US: 530-347-2455
www.langalapu.co.za
Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric
Postcards
These 4" x 6" cards feature fabrics,
machine or hand embroidery, photo
printing, collage, special fibers and more!
A Fresh Twist on
Fabric Folding
Both traditional and contemporary looks
range from subtle to stunning. Even
beginners can achieve perfect results.
C&T Publishing, Inc.
C&T Publishing, Inc.
800-284-1114
www.ctpub.com
800-284-1114
www.ctpub.com
Flowering Quilts
Folk-Art Quilts
This new collection of 16 various-sized
quilt projects sparkles with plump cheery
blossoms, using only basic techniques.
Twenty traditional projects to piece and
appliqué that are quick to finish. Teach a
child to quilt with these easy techniques.
C&T Publishing, Inc.
C&T Publishing, Inc.
800-284-1114
www.ctpub.com
800-284-1114
www.ctpub.com
800-284-1114
www.ctpub.com
C&T Publishing, Inc.
French Braid Quilts
Fast, Fun & Easy Home Accents
Kitty Capers
Color is key when you “braid” a variety
of fabrics into an eye-catching quilt.
Fourteen projects are featured.
Make 15 pretty projects, everything
from placemats to waste-baskets,
aprons to picture frames.
Learn a special, easy hand-applique´
technique while making realistic
cat designs. Full-size patterns and
pullouts.
C&T Publishing, Inc.
C&T Publishing, Inc.
C&T Publishing, Inc.
800-284-1114
www.ctpub.com
800-284-1114
www.ctpub.com
800-284-1114
www.ctpub.com
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Books
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Over Easy
Round Robin Renaissance
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Make the back of your quilt as fantastic as the front with creative ideas for
pieced quilt backs.
Perfect projects for your circle of friends.
Share your quilt artistry with others in a
round robin quilt group.
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That Patchwork Place
Martingale & Company
C&T Publishing, Inc.
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800-426-3126
www.martingale-pub.com
800-284-1114
www.ctpub.com
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Shifting Perspectives
Art Nouveau Quilts
Quilts in Red and Green
Create a group of identical blocks, then
trim and join them to create optical
excitement. Bonus multi-view tool
included.
This stunning collection of 15
appliquéd quilt designs are drawn
from nature and bordered with
inventive designs.
The ten appliqué patterns are beautiful
examples of 19th century quilts noted
for bold floral patterns in red
and green.
C&T Publishing, Inc.
Kansas City Star Books
800-284-1114
www.ctpub.com
Kansas City Star Books
816-234-4292
www.kcstar.com
816-234-4292
www.kcstar.com
Hard Times, Splendid Quilts
Appliqué,The Basics and Beyond
New Collection of Classic Quilts
You can recreate splendid, precise
Depression-era quilts using Carolyn’s
paper-piecing method. Both 10” and 4”
block patterns are included.
The complete guide to successful
machine and hand techniques with
dozens of designs to mix and match.
Twenty-eight classic quilts feature the
best of Thimbleberries® enduring quilt
patterns and Thimbleberries® fabric
collections with full-size patterns.
Kansas City Star Books
Landauer Books
Landauer Books
816-234-4292
www.kcstar.com
800-557-2144
www.landauercorp.com
800-557-2144
www.landauercorp.com
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Books
Quilting for Harvest
First-Time Quiltmaking
Twenty great projects from harvest to
Halloween. Quilts, table toppers and pillows are featured in this 128-page book.
Six easy lessons, four easy projects with
hundreds of step-by-step photos and
diagrams for the beginning quilter.
A Few of my Favorite Feed
Sack Quilts
Landauer Books
Landauer Books
Moon over Mountain
800-557-2144
www.landauercorp.com
800-557-2144
www.landauercorp.com
570-278-6343
www.QuiltTownUSA.com
Eleven step-by-step patterns for quilters
of all skill levels. Use vintage, reproduction or favorite fabrics.
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Adoration Quilts
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Better by the Dozen
Stitch inspiring designs depicting the
Nativity story. This quilt provides block
patterns for coordinating projects.
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A block-of-the-month format creates
quilts with fascinating block frames
taking your designs to extraordinary.
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Martingale & Company
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Martingale & Company
800-426-3126
www.martingale-pub.com
Origami Quilts
Primitive Gatherings
Quick and Colorful Appliqué
Fold, twist, and tuck your way to dimensional quilts! This collection of projects
introduces 20 fabric-folding projects.
Fourteen projects, perfect for any skill level,
feature wool and cotton fabrics with simple
embroidery and appliqué.
Choose from 14 vibrant projects, including bed and crib quilts, throws and hangings. Features alternative color schemes.
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Martingale & Company
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Books
Quilt Revival
Quilts from the Heart
Scraps of Time
Capture the colors reminiscent of the
1930s with 11 scrappy designs that feature reproduction fabrics.
Create 20 quilts with classic patterns
and repeated blocks that are perfect for
whipping up in multiples.
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Martingale & Company
Turn material memories into keepsake
quilts! Stitch bits of Grandma's dresses,
old ties and other cherished fabrics
into your quilt.
800-426-3126
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800-426-3126
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Martingale & Company
800-426-3126
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Sew One and You’re Done
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Simple Traditions
In the time it takes to make a single
block, you can have a finished quilt
top! Nineteen featured quilts.
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Create 14 traditionally inspired quilts
using Kim’s technique for achieving a
hand-sewn look with machine appliqué.
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Surprisingly Simple Quilts
The Blessed Home Quilt
Two-Block Theme Quilts
Add beauty and brilliance to quilts
without all the work! Choose from over
12 quick and easy projects.
Discover essential quiltmaking techniques as you stitch—when you’re done,
you'll have a bounty of beautiful quilts.
Each quilt uses just two block patterns;
when set together, intricate designs
magically appear.
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Booklets/Patterns/Gifts
Lemonberry Twist
Rose Trellis
Squarin’ Around
Simplify traditional patchwork with
Evelyn’s quick cutting and piecing
methods. Quilt size: 64" x 64".
Use fusible appliqué to create beautiful
roses on a scrappy beige background.
Quilt size: 68" x 92".
Create curvy blocks with the popular
Stack the Deck technique! Quilt size:
62" x 76".
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That Patchwork Place
Martingale & Company
800-426-3126
www.martingale-pub.com
800-426-3126
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800-426-3126
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Strawberry Smoothie
Follow-the-Line Quilting
Designs, Volume Two
Appliqué quilt for beginners includes
full-size patterns for appliquéd heart
sachets, double roses and basket
block. 57" x 65"
QuiltSoup
866-784-5876
www.quiltsoup.com
Quilter’s Coasters
Simply trace, transfer and sew to create
gorgeous continuous-line quilting designs.
Set of eight corked-backed laminated
coasters featuring images from Quilting
with Japanese Fabrics and Asian Elegance.
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Reindeer Frolic
Santa Moon
Give Thanks
Whether hooked or appliquéd, these
winter themed patterns emphasize the
beauty of two-color quilts.
A crescent-shaped Santa surrounded by
pine trees and stars is a perfect pattern
for 14” round mats. Instructions are for
rug hooking, wool or fabric appliqué.
A 25” x 15” rug or appliqué pattern
features an overflowing cornucopia,
evidence of abundance and a reminder
to count our blessings
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Need’l Love Company, Inc.
Need’l Love Company, Inc.
816-842-9500
needlove@gvi.net
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Company Directory
Benartex
1359 Broadway, Suite 100
New York, NY 10018
800-236-2783
212-840-3250
www.benartex.com
Breckling Press
283 Michigan
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-941-1179
630-516-0209, fax
service@brecklingpress.com
www.brecklingpress.com
C&T Publishing, Inc.*
1651 Challenge Drive
Concord, CA 94520
800-284-1114
925-677-0373, fax
ctinfo@ctpub.com
www.ctpub.com
Island Batik
2719B Loker Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
800-522-2845
760-602-0609, fax
islandbatik@sbcglobal.net
www.islandbatik.com
Kansas City Star Books
1729 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City,MO 64108
816-234-4292
816-234-4584, fax
weaver@kcstar.com
www.thekansascitystore.com
Landauer Books
3100 NW 101st Street, Ste. A
Urbandale, IA 50322
800-557-2144
515-276-5102, fax
info@landauercorp.com
www.landauercorp.com
Langa Lapu Fabrics*
P.O.Box 119
The Crags 6602
South Africa
27-44-5348827, tel/fax
US: 530-347-2455
bolus@global.co.za
www.langalapu.co.za
M & S Textiles Australia*
136 Cromwell Street
Collingwood, Australia 3066
Australia: 61-3-9417-0052
61-3-94170051, fax
US: 866-400-1648
mstex@ariadis.com.au
www.mstextiles.com
Moon over Mountain
2 Public Avenue
Montrose, PA 18801-1220
570-278-6343
570-278-2223, fax
twyla@moonovermtn.com
www.QuiltTownUSA.com
The Need’l Love
Company, Inc.
1936 Linn Street
North Kansas City, MO 64116
816-842-9500
816-842-9501, fax
needlove@gvi.net
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That Patchwork Place
Martingale & Company
20205 144th Ave. NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
800-426-3126
425-486-7596, fax
premshop@martingale-pub.com
www.martingale-pub.com
QuiltSoup Pattern
Company
3828 Monarch Drive
Bountiful UT 84010
866-784-5876
Barbara@QuiltSoup.com
www.quiltsoup.com
Thistledown & Co.
2367 Davis Blvd.
Naples, FL 34104
239-370-8967
239-774-7101, fax
thimbleina@aol.com
www.thistledownquilts.com
VZQ Designs
1621 Lower Albert Road
Stonewall, TX 78671
830-644-2554
vzqsci@ktc.com
www.vonzensenburgquilts.com
*products featured on front cover