Black Friday Sale

Hello Everyone,

The photo below is a copy of my e-news announcing our sale.  To begin shopping you can click here.

If you would like to sign up for our e-news click here.

Have a great day!

Until Next Time...

Black Friday Sale

Do You Like?

Hello Everyone,

Since all month I am celebrating my 3 year Anniversary as an online shop, I wanted to shared with you some new items just added to the shop and our special weekend #3 sale.

This is the Amazon Star.  This design is a Judy Niemeyer design and is available in our shop as an individual pattern, but it is now available as a kit too!! And it is in the same colors as pictured above.

Here is that same quilt hanging in the Timeless Treasures booth at quilt market.  My friend and fellow Certified Instructor, Ginny pieced and quilted this one to hang in the booth.  

I actually am going to make this one for myself.  The colors will go well in our bedroom.

If you want your own though, you can pick up the pattern or kit by clicking here and here.

New patterns into the shop from Pam Dindorff of Aardvark Quilts.  These patterns are wonderful and work well with your Kaffe Fassett and Australian Aboriginal fabrics.

You can find these patterns here.

And, as promised, NEW Kaffe Fassett ribbons.  I can truly say, I am in LOVE!!  I am actually going to edge the cuffs of my lightweight wool coat with this ribbon.  How fun to put on a quilt, pillow, or bag.  And they are even more gorgeous in person.

These can be found by clicking here.

Now for the sale items this week... 

All Australian Aboriginal fabric from M&S Textiles are marked down to $8.35 per yard through midnight November 18 EST.  Click here to see them all.

All Black and White fabrics are marked down to $7.75 per yard through midnight November 18 EST.  Click here to see them all.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 

Until Next Time...

Do You Like?

Sharing the Love

Hello Everyone,

Today is my birthday and I want to share the love with ALL my readers!  First, if I could have any cake for my birthday, it would be one just like this...

All chocolate and layered, and I would share it with all of you.  This one is called Died and Gone to Heaven Chocolate Layer Cake... the calories are being absorbed just looking at it.  You can find the recipe here.

Now sharing more love... I am having for ONE DAY ONLY a BIG SALE in my shop!!

Take 23% off EVERYTHING*!!  

Yes, patterns, kits, bundles, pre-cuts, yardage, notions, ribbons, yes, yes, yes!!  All you need to do is use the code:

birthday23 

at checkout to receive the discount!

Start shopping now by clicking here.

Also, don't forget to enter the giveaway here.

*excludes clearance items.

Until Next Time...

Sharing the Love

On The Fourth Day...

Hello Everyone,

Here it is, I finished my African Quilt on fourth day!!

And I love it!!

 Maria is getting close to finishing her Christmas Tree Skirt.

Carol came with a top already complete.  I think that might qualify as cheating?

Shirley, our massage therapist who is also a quilter, finished this quilt top!

Sue gave a demo on creating snowflake ornaments.

 Justine is getting closer to finishing her forest!

Sharon and Betsy are working on their Strip Tease Quilts.

Poppy is making this fabulous sampler.

Betsy's strip tease quilt... Although that is Joan helping make the arrangement.

Kathy finished this fabulous snowman... as tall as her.

Tons more photos here on Flickr.

Also, we are having a SALE at the shop, but only through tomorrow.  Check out the details by clicking here.

Come back tomorrow for more updates on the retreat!

Until Next Time...

On The Fourth Day...

What Was Old Is New Again!

Hello Everyone,

If this is your first time visiting my blog, welcome! Please feel free to browse and I hope you are inspired. But while you are here, don't forget to enter my giveaway going on for The Quilter's Bible book -- a terrific reference for any quilter! Just click here.

Any who... about one month ago Victoria asked if I wanted to enter a small quilt in the NY Metro Mod Quilt Show. Of course, I said yes! But it needs to be a small quilt. Usually, I don't do small, as you can see by some of my quilts.

So the wheels were turning....

This block I had paper pieced a very long time ago. I still love the fabric in this too, bright and bold. So I measured it. It needs to be made a little bigger. I have been pondering what to do with this block for the longest time and now given the opportunity to make a smaller quilt, I know what I am going to do. Sweet!!

This is the only fabric that I have left from this grouping and there isn't a lot. But have no fear, I have much more fabric in my stash. Although, I don't think that I will need a lot since it is a small quilt. Not sure when I will get started on it, but I know that it will be soon.

Here is the back of the block, just for ha ha's! I love paper piecing!!

Thanks, Victoria for the inspiration to complete this block! What inspires you?

Two side notes...

1. Visit my friend Amy, I am giving away some fabric on her blog!!

2. Don't forget the sale in my shop, good through Friday. 15% off entire order using the code entire15 at checkout. Excludes Kona Cotton Solids... sorry. Just click here to begin shopping.

Thanks for visiting! I hope to see you again soon!

Until Next Time...

What Was Old Is New Again!

The Quilter's Bible Book... GIVEAWAY!!

Hello Everyone,

Wait until you see this book! I was asked to do a review of this fabulous book. If you are an advanced quilter, beginning quilter, or just thinking about quilting, this is a wonderful resource to have in your quilting library.

It is jam packed with information from how to get started, cutting, piecing, applique, quilting, binding, nothing is left out.

The book is loaded with different options for different techniques and is extremely well written and laid out. No stone is left unturned.

I even learned about Kantha quilting. Do you know what that is???

The publishers also wanted to give you, my readers, a peek at one of the projects in the book, the Daisy Cot Quilt.

A wonderful little quilt that you can size to whatever suits your needs.

Cute little daisies appliqued on the quilt. Great for a baby. The pattern is below for you to use for free!!

Daisy Cot Quilt
By Linda Clements,
Author of The Quilter's Bible

This little quilt uses fusible web appliquéd flowers on a background of pieced squares. Fresh, contemporary fabrics have been used but the design would suit any style and colors and could be sacaled up to any size.

Profile

Skilled Practised: Piecing squares; fusible web appliqué; blanket stitch edging; straight borders; machine and hand quilting; binding
Quilt layout: 5 x 3 appliqué squares with two borders
Finished size: 46in x 30in (117cm x 76cm)
Fabrics: Fifteen 81/2 in squares for appliqués; white border fabric 2in wide x 140in; print fabric 21/2 in wide x 155in; backing fabric; wadding (batting); binding 21/2in wide
Threads: Anchor perle cotton multicolor 1304; stranded cottons in mid green and cream and machine threads

Method
Detailed instructions are found in The Quilter's Bible for stichings, borders, making a quilt sandwich, and bindings.

• Piece together the 81⁄2 in (21.6cm) white and cream squares in a 5 x 3 layout.
• Using the daisy template (enlarged) and fusible web, appliqué a daisy in each square. Edge the daisies with blanket stitch using one strand of perle cotton.
• Embroider flower centres with a circle of whipped running stitch in three strands of green stranded cotton, whipped with cream.
• Add the borders. Make a quilt sandwich. Machine quilt in the ditch between the squares and across flower petals. Hand quilt a loop pattern in the borders using variegated thread.
• Bind the quilt to finish.
  

Copyright © 2011 Linda Clements, author of The Quilter's Bible

Author Bio
Linda Clements, author of The Quilter's Bible, spent many years nursing in intensive care but, after completing her MA in creative writing and degree in publishing and book production, she switched careers in 1990 and is now an experienced project editor and writer, specializing in craft and particularly quilting titles. Over the years, Linda has contributed her writing skills to many of the David & Charles titles, particularly in the cross stitch list, as well as penning stories in her spare time and writing a non-fiction book, The Spirit of Christmas Past, which was published in 1996. Her main passion, however, is quilting, and she has been in the fortunate position to be able to learn and improve her skills from some of the best quilting teachers via her editorial work. Linda lives in Totnes, Devon, with her science-mad son, Rory and two demanding cats, Kiki and Boo Boo.

Reviews
"an essential resource for every quilter's library."
-- Lynn Edwards MBE

Now for the giveaway!! Would you like to win this book and add it to YOUR library??? Here is what you need to do:

1. Leave a comment here on this blog post (you MUST have a way for me to contact you) and tell me why this would be a great addition to your library. You can also purchase this wonderful book on Amazon by clicking here.

Make sure you tell all your friends about this fabulous giveaway!

The giveaway is open until midnight April 28.

Good Luck!!

Oh, and I am having a site wide* SALE! You can take 15% off your entire order by using the code entire15 at checkout. The sale is going on through April 29. Just click here to start shopping.

*except Kona Cotton Solids as they are already at the incredibly low price of $5 per yard.

***The giveaway is now closed. Thank you to all who entered. Check back to see who the lucky winner will be.***

Until Next Time...

The Quilter's Bible Book... GIVEAWAY!!

Celebrate With Me!!

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to celebrate the New Year in style!! To my faithful readers and customers, I am offering 25% off my ENTIRE site!!! Yes, everything!! There have been lots of new things added, Batiks, Australian Aboriginals, Kona Solids, Kaffe Fassett, Philip Jacobs, Feedsacks, Amy Butler, and Art Gallery... just to name a few!

So just click HERE to start shopping, but be sure to do so before midnight 1/2/11 as the sale will be over. Don't forget to use the cod yearend25 to receive your discount!

Happy Shopping and Happy New Year!

Until Next Time...

Celebrate With Me!!

Happy 4th of July Weekend!

Hello Everyone!!

Just thought you might like to see some red and blue fabrics in honor of the 4th of July! But that is not all...

Canton Village Quilt Works would like to celebrate our independence by having a site wide 20% off sale!! Just use the code freedom20 at checkout to receive the discount. Books (already discounted 20%) and kits are not included in the sale. The sale is in effect through the 4th of July. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Just click here to start shopping...

Don't forget to enter the BIG giveaway by clicking here! There is still time!

Until Next Time...

Happy 4th of July Weekend!

New African Stash

Hello Everyone,

As promised, I have some more African stash. But this is brandie new to me courtesy of Evelyn. Evelyn saw my post about the African fabric that I picked up in Lancaster and she sent me an e-mail asking if I would like this wonderful little bundle of African Fabric goodness.

Of course, I said yes!! She was really speedy too. I received it just 2 days later. Thank you, Evelyn!!

Aren't they gorgeous? All different prints, different sizes, and wonderful color!

They will be put to good use in the project that I am planning for my husband. You can see that in this post. Even though these are new additions to the African fabric stash, I have many more that I am planning to show you over the next few weeks.

Speaking of stash, I need to move out some of my inventory stash in my shop to make room for the bolts and bolts of NEW fabric that is arriving!! You can help by taking 20% off your entire order, but only for 3 days from today through April 13th! It includes all the recent NEW arrivals too. The only thing not included are books and the Kona Color card.

Use the code more20 at checkout. Hope you have tons of fun adding to your stash, just click here!

Until Next Time...

New African Stash

Coffee With Kaffe Quilt - Update

Hello Everyone,

Yes, I have decided to officially call this quilt "Coffee With Kaffe". What do you think? Anyway, I have been making progress and am really loving it. So those bonus squares that I said I had, went from this...

to this....

Oh yes, just a little sneak peek. Partly because I have to get two more borders on.

But these photos should satiate your curiosity until I finish it, right? The extra added bonus is that we have had some wonderful spring like weather and I was able to do another photo shoot outside!! Thank you Mother Nature!

So one more photo...

This one is just a little sampling of some new items in the shop that are available during my 3 day National Quilting Day sale! Starting today and ending at the end of the day on Sunday the 21st. So if you want to make your own Coffee with Kaffe quilt, go check out the sale to grab up those Kona and Kaffe Fabrics.

Oh, don't forget to enter the code quilt20 to get 20% off your entire order, at checkout. Just click here to be whisked away to shop.

(books and Kona Color Cards are not included in this sale)

So have a fun time shopping and enjoy National Quilting Day!! Oh and don't forget to enter the giveaway in my previous post, if you haven't already.

Until Next Time...

Coffee With Kaffe Quilt - Update

Happy New Year SALE and Giveaway!!

Hello Everyone,

Happy New Year!! To celebrate the New Year I would like to invite you all to shop at my online fabric store and enjoy 20% off!! I have added lots of new items, so go ahead and check them out.

To get the 20% off, just use the code new2010 at checkout. But hurry, this offer ends on January 7, 2010. Also, with every order placed you will receive a FREE pattern. But wait, that's not all... for everyone who places an order you will be entered to win one of two prizes:

The first prize is this wonderful stack of 22 Kona Cotton Solids Fat Quarters!!

The second prize is the Charm Pack of 44 Different Kona Cotton Solids!!

So go ahead and have fun browsing my shop.

I also wanted to take this time to thank everyone that has stopped by and read my blog throughout the year. It has been fun meeting new people, reading new blogs, and best of all being inspired by all of you!! Thank you for this wonderful journey. I wish you all a joyous and prosperous and very Happy New Year!!

Until Next Time...

Happy New Year SALE and Giveaway!!