What’s New at Cotton Weeds!

Holiday Chorus Block-of-the Season Program

We are so happy to present Holiday Chorus, a wonderful Block-of-the-Season program. This quilt finds its inspiration from the love of songbirds, a wren, nuthatch, cardinal, titmouse, Christmas robin and chickadee which all appear on the printed fabric panel. It's $25.95 and includes borders and binding. The quilt is displayed in the shop now!  This is a 4 part series –  throw size of 68" x 68" and sign up begins now. This quilt is so beautiful you can leave it up all winter. This is one block-of-the month program you won’t want to miss out on!

New Fabric

Yorktown by Jo Morton

Cottage Blooms by Kim Schaefer

Birchwood Lane by Moda

Cranberry Wishes by Kansas Troubles for Moda

            and much more..

       New Patterns

Snow Wonderland by Whimsicals

          and much more..

Odelia by Sentimental Studios for Moda

Primitive Gatherings Newest Wool Kits and Book

This 22" primitive table mat has all of our favorite things! Saltbox houses, sheep and willow trees!

This great new geranium table mat is stunning in all of the colors geraniums come in! Simple wool applique' makes this mat very easy to complete! Just beautiful...

Primitive Christmas is a project book containing 27 projects! This book was basically done with the idea that you do not have to use Christmas fabric to make Christmas quilts, gifts and home decor. Some of the designs in the book can be used all year long. Primitive Christmas contains, 5 big quilts-pieced, applique' and even a wool quilt, Table runners, Ornaments, full sized Christmas Stockings that can be hung from the fireplace mantle, rugs, ideas for gifts, punch needle designs, wall hangings, a sampler and 7 favorite Christmas recipes. It’s never too early to start your Christmas Projects.

Wool

We are patiently awaiting the arrival of new wool on the bolt from Renee Nanneman of Need'l  Love! It should be here any time!

            and much more... 17 bolts in all!

Meredith and I have also been very busy restocking the hand-dyed wool; rusty oranges, old golds, old St. Nick red, pea soup green and more. We have a lot of fun dyeing wool!

New wool pattern, Pineapple Grove by Threads that Bind.
Can't wait to make this for my table. It's 31" x 31"

Hot New Notions

Mary Ellen's Best Press - There's no flaking, clogging, or white residue on dark fabrics. A special stain shield protects fabrics and Best Press helps resist wrinkles. Best of all, it's more effective than any starch you've ever used.

Crafter's mini spinner - The tiny tote with spinning possibilities. Holds all your "tools"!

The gripper's single suction cup will work with smooth surface rulers and templates under 4in wide. Use it on all small rulers and templates with the same gripping power as its big sister.

Pin fabric pieces to design wall. Step back and view through reducing glass. Study color balance, value of light and dark contrasts and effect of developing pattern.

New Punchneedle Patterns

Shepard's Shade is 6" x 11" and is punched with 6 strands of DMC floss or hand-dyed floss and uses the medium size needle. It really looks like a small hooked rug! We are making the sample now with Valdani hand-dyed floss and I can't wait to see it finished. We will have thread kits available shortly

Mini pins are so fun to make! Make as pins or frame them.

Bali Bowls and Bali Bags by Carol
 McLeod - Patterns Available!

In a few hours, make wonderful bags and bowls from 2 1/2" strips of fabric and clothesline. Use batiks for a wonderful color wash look, leftover fabric for a scrappy look or choose a single or coordinating fabrics for a more uniform look.
Bowl class is scheduled on Aug 8th, 12-4 PM.
Sign up quickly as class size is limited.

New Stitcheries by Waltzing with Bears

Seeds of Kindness Simple Sitches       Eat Your Vegetables

Pam's 9 Patch

Seeds of Kindness-A 16"x19" pillow or picture with a delightful saying.

Eat Your Vegetables-Collection of 12 Stitchery Designs to create pillows, small quilts, book covers, pictures or tea towels.

Simple Stitches-Collection of 8 Stitchery Designs to create pillows, small quilts, book covers, pictures, sachets or tea towels.

Pam's 9 Patch-A delightful collection of 12 different flower blocks surrounded by nine patches

New Books

                                                         Mainely Fun Shop Hop Featured Book

  Buck-A Block 

Yes, we are starting April 1st a new year of Buck a Block and wait ‘til you see it! We have chosen P&B's newest collection, Gramercy Park. This opulent, luxuriant floral collection is bursting with rich color and dense abundance. The main floral has large-scale roses and peonies, with morning glory, hibiscus and other flowers. Finishing kits of sashing and border fabric will be available. 

Rules are the same as last year: $1.00 each month, you can pick up your block anytime during the month, but you must pick up your own block.  If you miss a block, the next block is $3.00 to get you started again.  Last year we had over 130 quilters participate.  Join in on the fun with the best deal in town!

Tips & Hints

When you stitch the label on the back of your quilt, place a few 2" to 4" pieces of the fabrics used in the quilt top behind the label (between the quilt back and the label). This way, if the quilt ever needs to be repaired, you will have the right fabrics on hand to make a nice matching repair.  Additionally, they will have been laundered at the same rate as the quilt and should blend nicely.

Reminders & Announcements

• Cotton Weeds is open seven days a week.
• During inclement weather, please call the shop to make sure we are open.
• We have a variety of wall hangings, table runners and other quilted items for sale. Great gifts for any occasion!
• Check your calendars and sign up for classes as soon as possible.  Many fill quickly!
•  Cotton Weeds has gift certificates available in any denomination. Make someone very happy by purchasing one today!