Archive for the ‘quilt kits’ Category
VINTAGE PARAGON QUILT KITS
November 30th, 2007
This lovely 90×108 kit is my most recent acquisition. Dating to the American Bicentennial in 1976, the kit is based on a quilt held in the Smithsonian Institution collection. The American Bicentennial celebration began a resurgence in the popularity of quiltmaking that continues to this day, and saw many marvellous kits designed and marketed. I also have in my collection a “Tree of Life” applique kit by Tobin and in addition, many cross stitch Paragon quilt kits from the same vintage period. All kits are of 100% cotton and usually the thread kits for the cross stitch quilts are much more colourfast than todays threads.
If interested in purchasing anything in my inventory, please contact me at mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com.
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QUILT PROJECT KITS
March 18th, 2007
As I prepare to launch my new website http:// www.simplequiltmaking.com, I’ve been thinking about quilt project kits. Like all passionate quiltmakers, I have a fabric stash so large that 3 full lifetimes wouldn’t see me deplete it all! lol.
It’s time to share some of this wonderful quilt shop quality stash and what better way than using it to introduce newer quiltmakers to http://www.simplequiltmaking.com ? I have lovely prints and solids (100% cotton of course!) in just about all colours of the rainbow, although I must admit I haven’t collected heavily in the “brights” and cutesy departments. No orange, no lime green (called by some “the new neutral”) and no poodles taking a beauty bath or dancing in ballet skirts. Just lots of lovely classic prints and repro fabrics from the 1800’s and the 1930’s. I also have some pretty calicos of 1970’s 1980’s vintage and lots of thimbleberries.
I would like to assess whether there is any interest in my providing this sort of service – the kits will contain pre-cut and seam line marked fabric sufficient to successfully complete the quilt project outlined in the included instructional leaflet, and will also include suggestions for backing and type and size of quilt batt, optionally, these materials can be included at additional cost. In addition, you can feel free to contact me for clarification if any problems come up that you need help with while you are working on your project.
Any interest? Let’s talk, and we’ll see if I can supply you. mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com
It’s time to share some of this wonderful quilt shop quality stash and what better way than using it to introduce newer quiltmakers to http://www.simplequiltmaking.com ? I have lovely prints and solids (100% cotton of course!) in just about all colours of the rainbow, although I must admit I haven’t collected heavily in the “brights” and cutesy departments. No orange, no lime green (called by some “the new neutral”) and no poodles taking a beauty bath or dancing in ballet skirts. Just lots of lovely classic prints and repro fabrics from the 1800’s and the 1930’s. I also have some pretty calicos of 1970’s 1980’s vintage and lots of thimbleberries.
I would like to assess whether there is any interest in my providing this sort of service – the kits will contain pre-cut and seam line marked fabric sufficient to successfully complete the quilt project outlined in the included instructional leaflet, and will also include suggestions for backing and type and size of quilt batt, optionally, these materials can be included at additional cost. In addition, you can feel free to contact me for clarification if any problems come up that you need help with while you are working on your project.
Any interest? Let’s talk, and we’ll see if I can supply you. mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com
