Posts Tagged ‘Vermont’

Old Stone House Museum Quilt a Star

Friday, 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.

Vermont Tax Free Saturday!

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

October Foliage Classes

Friday, 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

Be Careful What You Wish For…

Friday, September 11th, 2009

My mother always said “Be careful what you wish for, you might get it!” Since opening Lee Anthony Fabric last year, I have heard “I’d love to work in or own a fabric shop” at least a hundred times…exactly what I said for years. Now Lee Anthony Fabric has been open for 18 months and I’m still glad I got what I wished for. The experience has been frustrating, stressful and tiring, but I’ve met many wonderful, friendly and generous people. It has driven my husband to distraction many times, but he has learned to cut fabric…I told him it is just like cutting a piece of plywood!

Now, my daughter, the designer of this web site and blog, tells me it is time to reach out to a wider group and spread the word about the quilt shop that “thinks outside the fat quarter!” Remember, I’m the person whose high school English teacher insisted on perfection, so written conversation is going to be a huge leap for me.

So, I hope you enjoy the conversation, quilt techniques and hints, pictures and experiences and hope you will share with us.

Diana