Kona Bay Fabrics 6 yard bolt sale

August 17th, 2010

We’ve obtained a special offer from Kona Bay Fabrics on 6 yard bolts at incredible prices. These special 6 yard bolts are being sold at a super price of only $6 per yard.  Normally these fabrics are sold from $9-$10 per yard.  This is a great savings and it is a sale that simply cannot be passed up.  To get your hands on these beautiful fabrics…blenders, orientals, and more…visit www.konabaygifts.com and go to the six yard bolts section.  Be sure to use the coupon code 7420 when you check out to get your FREE bonus gift! Your order will be shipped directly to you.

We have carried Kona Bay fabrics at Lee Anthony and just received 3 new bolts as well as 10 one-yard cuts. Stop by to check out the quality and to preview the sale fabrics on our large screen tv.

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Dresden Plate Special

July 8th, 2010

Just finished making Dresden Plate block with different method…results perfect points!  This would make an impressive quilt, tablerunner or wall hanging.  It was much easier than the one I did 30 years ago.  Check out class schedule…

July 13, 1-4  Folded Star  $15
Great class for kids.  Minimal sewing, fabric included, but must pre-register.

July 15, 1-4  Repeating Star $25
Make this unique table runner with 3 stars…    expand to quilt size if you want.  Machine required.  Fabric included…must pre-register.

July 20, 1-4  Dresden Plate $25
This is a fantastic method to make a Dresden Plate block with perfect points.  Machine or hand.  Fabric
Included…must pre-register.

July 23, 1-4 Carpenter’s Wheel $25
Unique half-square method to make this complex looking square.  Machine needed.  Fabric included…must pre-register.

July 28, 1-4  You tell me!
Want an afternoon out to learn a special technique or do a special project.  Call me to arrange; cost will vary between $15-25 depending on what you want to do.

001DRESDEN PLATE BLOCK

Anyone interested in setting up a block swap with Dresden Plate…let me know and I’ll organize.

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The challenge of shirt quilts

June 30th, 2010
Irish Chain

Irish Chain

Alternating Stripes

Alternating Stripes

These two baby quilts were a challenge for me.  Each has fabric from a grandfather’s four  shirts…stripes, plain and plaid!  The Irish Chain was made with 4 1/2″ stripes and red fabric, backed with red flannel.  I added navy blue to the center of each square to tie all together.

The Alternating Stripes was to have been a Stars and Stripes top, but the pieces of the pattern did not align well to create the pattern.  So, a little imagination and manipulation was needed.  By adding red strips to 2 sides to square off the stripe block and alternating directions, it almost looks like the basic sail boat.  This was also backed with red flannel…soft, cuddly and durable.

Making the quilts using these shirts which held memories for Hilary and her brother was very special for me and I hope the new babies enjoy them for years to come.  Now I will look at clothing with a new eye…how can that be used in a special quilt!

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JUNE/JULY CLASSES AND SPECIALS

June 2nd, 2010

June 8, 1-4
Pinwheel Block — $20
Use strip quilting technique for this 12” block. Sewing machine needed; fabric provided.

June 10, 5:30-8
UFO Evening — $10
Relax and enjoy working on unfinished project.  Must have 3 people in order to have this evening time.

June 16, 1-4
Unique tube method for half-square triangle blocks — $25
Make two squares using this quick and easy method of piecing half and quarter square triangle blocks. Fabric included.  Bring your machine.

June 18, 1-4
Snail’s Trail Variation — $25
Created with squares and half-triangles, this squarelooks complicated.  Make 4 two color squares for a wall hanging (or expand by making more squares). Fabric provided.  Bring your machine.

June 22, 1-4
Reversible 6-Hour Quilt — $25
Based on book by Kaye Wood.  Bring your own fabric (3 1/3 yards) or buy at Lee Anthony.  Call for details on pre-cutting before class.  Machine needed.

June 24, 5:30-8
UFO Evening — $10
Relax and enjoy working on unfinished project.  Must have 3 people in order to have this evening time.

July 13, 1-4
Folded Star — $15
Great class for kids.  Minimal sewing needed. Fabric included, but must pre-register.

July 15, 1-4
Repeating Star — $25
Make this unique table runner with 3 stars…expand to quilt size if you want.  Machinerequired.  Fabric included…must pre-register.

Other special notes:

Stop in during June and sign up for drawing for vintage sewing basket filled with notions.
Drawing on June 30.

Come in again in July to sign up for drawing for box filled with various patterns.
Drawing on July 30.

Closed July 3 to July 5.  Open July 6.

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Check it out!

May 18th, 2010

This is the time of the year when I want to be outside enjoying the colors in the woods and gardens, but I’m grounded inside the house, office or store!  So, to satisfy my insatiable appetite for color, check out these web sites:

www.allpeoplequilt.com and  BHG.com, as well as the fabric companies…Kona, RJR Fabrics, Marcus Brothers…

Especially good are all of the patterns, usually free, at these sites.  During this in-between time, I can plan and collect for the fall projects!  Hope you enjoy the sites.

Be sure to check out the vintage toys we are beginning to add to the “fragiles” section of this web site.

And, quick news will be added to our facebook page…hopefully on a more regular basis than I’ve been with this.  Thanks.

Diana

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Old Stone House Museum

May 7th, 2010

The Old Stone House Museum in Brownington, VT, is located three miles from my daughter’s house in Orleans, almost straight up a three mile hill!  Once there at this time in the early spring it is gorgeous…different color greens, yellow and white flowers and bushes, vibrant red tulips…great place!  I held a “Repeating Star” class with four delightful women…young and older.  This time we did all hand stitching…more time consuming, but also more exact.  This is an extremely portable, fitting into a plastic sandwich bag!

Have a great Mother’s Day and happy spring!

Diana

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Floating Star Table Topper Class

April 21st, 2010

Floating Star Table Topper

Join us at Lee Anthony Fabric on May 8 from 10-2 for Shirley Banks’ floating star table topper class.  Create a floating star with perfect points in a table topper that magically finishes with eight sides.  Shirley’s classes are always great fun and relaxing…we even order pizza from PizzaMan for lunch!  Call us for details at 626-4445.

Even though I never finish the project during a class, most people do or are well on their way.  It is wonderful to be with a teacher whose standard is fun and perfection is only in the eyes of the beholder!

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Old Stone House Museum Quilt a Star

April 9th, 2010

Check out www.oldstonehousemuseum.org/events.html for details on the repeating star class May 5 from 6-8:30.  We will make a tablerunner and learn the technique that can expand to quilt size!  While you’re on their web site, look at all of the interesting events and classes coming up this summer.

Great new spring fabrics have arrived…many in purple.  Wind Dancer is dramatic with black!

Wind Dancer

Also, if you enjoy sewing, but don’t want to make a full quilt, check out www.allpeoplequilt.com for the All American Pillowcase challenge.  The pillowcases are appreciated by all ages and can be donated to any charity.  Takes only a few minutes and the results are very satisfying.

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Vermont Tax Free Saturday!

March 6th, 2010

Today, in order to stimulate the economy, there is a tax free holiday in Vermont…no sales tax.  Will this help our economy in northern Vermont?  Yes, for some; maybe for others.  However, what will help is supporting the local economy one person at a time, three stores at a time.  Ask yourself…what three independently owned stores you’d miss most if they were gone.   US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2/6/2009, mention that if half the employed US population spent $50 each month in independently owned stores, their purchases would generate $42,629,700,000 in revenue!

Check out for more information…it’s an interesting idea and definitely an idea already supported by many in northern Vermont and other rural areas of the country.

And, here at Lee Anthony Fabric, it’s a bright, sunny day with spring in the air!  Have a great day.

Diana

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October Foliage Classes

October 2nd, 2009

I cannot believe the fall foliage, Halloween, and Christmas craft shows are already here.  Lee Anthony Fabric will be closed October 10 and 11 for the Common Threads Quilt Guild show in Morrisville and on October 17 for the Green Mountain Quilt Guild meeting.  Hope to see you at one or the other.

In October if you bring a friend (even one who has already taken classes at Lee Anthony) to a class, you will receive 1/2 off one registration.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 626-4445.

Thursday, October 8 1-4, Learn the secret of the repeating star.  Make a table runner or wall hanging.  Check pictures at www.leeanthonyfabric.com on the blog.  Bring your own fabric or buy 2 coordinating fabrics at Lee Anthony.  Class fee $25.

Wednesday, October 14, 1-4  Curved Piecing.  An easy method for the drunkard’s path.  Fabric included.   Sewing machine necessary.  Class fee $20

Friday, October 16, 10-1  Flying geese.  Two methods of making flying geese and multiple ways to arrange.  Fabric included.  Sewing machine necessary.  Class fee $20

Monday, October 19, 1-4  Log Cabin 6-block quilt top.  Fabric included.  Sewing machine necessary.  $45

Thursday, October 22, 1-4  Block Tote Bag.  Integrate one of your quilt blocks into the front of a tote bag.  Fabric included.  Sewing machine necessary.  $35

Wednesday, October 28 1-4  Experiment with flying geese, triangle in a square, four patches, triangle pieced square and square in a square to create this unique 28×28″ wallhanging.  The Dream Catcher.  Bring your own fabric or buy fabrics at Lee Anthony.  Pick up cutting directions when you pre-register.  $25.

I would like to thank everyone for their patience with our erratic schedule this past month.  After breaking her hip September 1, my mother has made a remarkable recovery and will be returning home next Monday.  Thanks again.  Enjoy the fall!

Diana

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