News & Notes
Ugly Fabric Quilt Winner
It was so much fun! Our Scrap Club members challenged themselves to make a beautiful quilt out of fabric that they thought was ugly, or a challenge to work with. The ground rules were they had to use the fabric at least five times on the front of their quilt, and identify the ugly/challenge fabric on the back of the quilt. This years winners are Karen, (first place quilt shown in photo), Eiko, second place, and Rita, third place. Their quilts were gorgeous. This show will become an annual event each June. Several club members are already starting to plan next year's entry.
Snap Sacks
Arriving in July. A quick and easy mini quilt kit. Pick one up for yourself and for a quilting friend.
Crazy Quilt Lovers
Crazy quilting is coming toMill House.We have a class Wednesday, July 28 for those wanting to get started, or needing a refresher. In October we will start a Crazy Quilt Club.Monthly club meetings will be the first Thursday evening from 6:30-7:30.
Purse Party
Begins in July. Who can't use another bag for themselves, or for a gift? Irene loves bags and will lead you through a series of bags and purses every other month. Take one or all of the classes and be prepared for a great time and fun new bag.
Baby Basics
Begins in August and is geared for new mothers, grandmothers, and anyone who needs a baby or toddler gift. We will concentrate on quick, easy projects that are not quilts. Many are appropriate for new sewers.
Calling All Challenge Lovers to the Schnibbles Contest
- First place winner receives 12 monthly shipments of new books and fabric--approximately $2,100 value.
- Second place winner receives 6 monthly shipments of new books and fabric--approximately $1,050 value.
- Third place winner receives 3 monthly shipment of new books and fabric--approximately $525 value.
To enter, purchase Schnibbles Times Two by Carrie Nelson, available week of April 19, at Mill House Quilts. Create a quilt using current layer cakes or charm packs from Moda and return finished quilt to Mill House Quilts by July 31, 2010. Complete details are available at the store.
Dazzling Demos
Fourth Thursdays | 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mary is bursting with all kinds of ideas for quick, simple projects. Every fourth Thursday, she will give a free one-half hour presentation that will open up ideas for useful and simple projects that are quick and easy to do with minimal time or yardage. The demo will be given in the early afternoon from 1:00-1:30 and again in the early evening from 6:30-7:00. Come see what it’s all about! Free
Gadget Guru
Third Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Stop in the third Wednesday of the month anytime between
Thornberry Quilts Pattern Release Double Header -- Summer All Stars and stella Bella
Stripes add a dramatic touch to Summer All Stars. Stella Bella is festive and fun for Christmas, the Fourth of July, or anytime in between.
Mystery Quilt--Delaware Dash
Meet Mick, Minnie, Jake, and Moe and see why they are running in the Delaware Dash Mystery Quilt. Collect your six clues, one a month, starting in January. You’ll even get to do a bit of your own designing in Clue 5! Current month’s clues are free, and past clues are $1 each. If you would like to do the mystery by mail, the fee is $15.
Shop Online
Mill House is online with a selection of kits, patterns, books, bales, and notions. More items are being added all the time. Find us at http://shop.millhousequilts.com.
Twitter!
Mill House Quilts is on Twitter! Want to know what's new on a day to day basis? We'll be sending out updates on fabrics, classes and events. Visit us at twitter.com/millhousequilts
Did You Know?
Although quilting was common in Europe during the colonial times, quilting as we know it was quite uncommon in America. Many European women may have learned the art of applique, and even brought their quilted materials with them to America. But America was different. There was a shortage of fabric in America. During the 1600's, the Navigational Acts restricted the growing of cotton or production of wool. Fabric had to be imported, and as a result, was very expensive. Only wealthy women could afford to quilt. Much of the quilting was whole-cloth quilting— quilting elaborate and beautiful patterns on single pieces of cloth. The oldest remaining example of American quilting is a linen counterpane, quilted by Eve van Cortlandt; Bronx County, NY, and initialed and dated 1760. Eve was born to wealthy New York landowners in 1736. She quilted the counterpane for her dowry chest and married Henry White, a member of the King's Council, in 1761. Henry remained loyal to the King, and after the Revolution, moved his family to England. After Henry's death, Eve moved back to America, living to the age of 100. See the quilt online at:
National Museum of American History
Quilt Show Bulletin Board
Mill House Quilts has developed a Regional Quilt Shows bulletin board on our web site. Send us your show information, preferably by email, and we’ll get it posted.
Conkerr Cancer--Pillowcases for Kids
Thanks to everyone who has brought in pillowcases. The following are excerpts from an email from Joleen Adkins, regional director for ConKerr Cancer. “1 year and 1300 pillowcases delivered…your pillowcase donations have made it possible for us to reach our goal each month at the hospital…(They) add much needed color to the whiteness of their beds…We had all the holidays covered…some of the more popular (pillowcases) are sports relate. The thanks I get are truly meant for all of you, so thank you.” The pillowcases are given to children who have long and/or frequent hospital stays at American Family Children’s Hospital to help brighten their days. Mill House is a drop off site. Details and a pattern can be found online at www.ConKerrCancer.org
Mill House Quilts Gift Certificates
The perfect gift any time of the year for you or your quilting friends.
Newsletter Address Updates
Please help us keep our mailing list current and correct. If there are any changes or corrections in your name or address, please notify us. Also, please give your old address, as we don't want to stop our Newsletter to someone who shares your name. If you would prefer an emailed newsletter, please email us at info@millhousequilts.com. Thanks.
