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.

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.

DRESDEN PLATE BLOCK

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

Irish Chain

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!

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.

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

Have a great Mother’s Day and happy spring!

Diana

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!

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

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.

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

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