So Many New Kits!

There are LOTS (lots!) of new kits at Guildcrafters! We have projects large and small — dive into something big for the winter, wind down with something small in front of the fireplace in the evening! Come in and find a new project that is just right for you!

Our Polka Dot Vase kit is done in wool. You can frame it as we have done or turn it into a pillow or mat.

The Polka Dot Vase kit is $15.99.

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The Summer’s Garden Pincushion is also done in wool. Try out some wool applique and some delightful embroidery stitches!

Summer’s Garden Pincushion kit is $19.99.

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Our Flannel Flower Mat kit has been very popular!  It is made with Woolies Flannels — flannel that only looks like wool. We love using Woolies!

The Flannel Flower Mat kit is $14.99.

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Do you need a sweet baby quilt? The Polka Dot Zoo quilt is adorable and FAST!

The Polka Dot Zoo bundle is $29.99 and has enough fabric for the entire quilt plus enough extra to make a sweet small pillow.

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We’ve been enjoying the colors and large-scale prints of Michael Miller’s Whimsy fabric!

Here is Fatty, Fatty 2 x 4 done in blue and green Whimsy.

The bundle is $59. The Thimbleberries pattern is extra.

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Need a larger quilt? Using fabrics from designer Bari J. Ackerman’s first collection from Windham, Garden Party fits the bill.

The Garden Party quilt finishes to approximately 70″ x 90″. The kit includes a free pattern and is $89.

We’ll help you find the kit that fits you just right!

French General Rouenneries

We’ve received the much anticipated Rouenneries fabric collection from Moda!

We have yardage of all of the prints, a selection of wovens/home dec as well as charm packs, jelly rolls and layer cakes. The collection is so elegant!

You can read more about the collection’s designer Kaari Meng at Moda’s web site.

Don’t Forget — 2009 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop!

It’s nearly here — the 2009 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop starts this Thursday, October 22! There’s still time to join in the fun. Passports are just $5 and get you access to all the fun at eight different quilt shops (passports purchased before the shop hop will still receive a free wallet; passports purchased during the shop hop will not)!

So, hop over the Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop web site and get all the details! You can also see all of the progressive quilts from each of the stores at the web site.

We hope to see you at the shop hop!

Fun New Kits

We have some great new quick kits for you!

Do you need a fast baby quilt? How about one of these for a girl or a boy?

Bundles for these include the print various print fabrics and a free pattern. You can choose your own sashing fabric. Bundles are $16.99 for the pink version and $19.99 for the blue version. Aren’t they sweet?

We also have kits for an adorable flower pincushion designed by Anna Maria Horner.

Kits are available in two colors for just $6.99 each and include fabric and color instructions. Wouldn’t these make great gifts for your sewing circle friends?

Finally, Patti has two new banners for you.

These fit the cool wire quilt hangers we have available and are priced under $7 each (price varies slightly depending on buttons/embellishments). Personally, I would include an exclamation point after “school!”

If you’re looking for a quick project for a fast finish, stop by and pick up one of these great new kits!

Amy Butler Love

We just received the latest collection from Amy Butler. The new collection is called Love and we, well, love it! We now have the quilting weight cottons and should be receiving the home dec weight prints soon.

Come and get them!

Labor Day Weekend Hours

We will be open the following hours for the 2009 Labor Day weekend:

Saturday, September 5, 2009 — 10 am to 5 pm (regular hours)
Sunday, September 6, 2009 — noon to 3 pm (regular hours)
Monday, September 7, 2009 — CLOSED

Enjoy the weekend!

Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop Quilt

Our version of the 2009 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop quilt is ready and hanging in the store. Here is a photo of it:

During the shop hop, Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop participants will receive patterns for the center of the quilt and will be able to purchase fat quarter kits for the quilt center at each shop (fabric kits contain three fat quarters for $7 at each shop). Each shop will add its own border. Ours uses scraps from the quilt center and a little bit of additional yardage. Quilts from the other shops will be posted over at the Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop web site so participants can see them ahead of time.

Passports are selling briskly! Here’s a recap of the information about the shop hop:

Passports are now on sale at all participating stores for the 2009 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop!

The shop hop will be held on October 22, 23, 24, 2009

All participating stores will be open from 9 am – 7 pm each day.

Passports are $5 and come with a free shop hop wallet with coupons for each store.

Purchase your passport at any of these shops:

Guildcrafters Quilt Shop, Inc.
2600 West Twelve Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072
248-541-8545

The Material Girls LLC
1850 Grindley Park, Dearborn, MI 48124
313-561-1111

Pieceful Traditions
3010 Van Horn Road, Trenton, MI 48183
734-692-1333

Sew What
144 Sycamore Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-281-1344

The Quilt Patch
112 North Evans Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286
517-423-0053

Jennifer’s Quilt Shop
149 North Howell Street, Pinckney, MI 48169
734-878-6188

The Stitchery
1129 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843
517-548-1731

Monarch Quilts
2100 Grand River Annex, Brighton, MI 48114
810-225-7005

Stitcher’s Garden Block of the Month

Our beautiful batik Stitcher’s Garden Block of the Month program is now up to month five. The program is based on Lynda Howell’s (of The Stitch Connection) Stitcher’s Garden pattern. We wanted to share with you the blocks so far either to entice you to sign up (there are still a few places left in this popular program!) or to show color/fabric placement for those who are already making the blocks. We will add a page dedicated to the program and will add photos of all future blocks there. For those who are interested in signing up, this is a 12-month program, and the cost is $8 per month. This does not include your background fabric.

Also, don’t forget that Cindy offers a workshop on the blocks, should you need assistance with a particular technique. The next workshop is Tuesday, August 18 from 6 to 9 pm. Please give us a call if you would like to sign up or have questions about the workshop or the block of the month program. Without further ado, here are the blocks so far.

Month 1

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Month 2

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Month 3

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Month 4

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Month 5

Stop In During Woodward Dream Cruise

If you’re looking for a diversion while your loved ones are at the Woodward Dream Cruise, we will be open during normal business hours on Saturday, August 15, 2009 (10 am to 5 pm). For our out of town visitors, we are just over half a mile from Woodward Avenue on 12 Mile Road in Berkley, Michigan. We offer more than 5,000 bolts of fabric for your sewing and quilting needs. We can be your respite from the roar of engines (and the heat of the sun). Come and enjoy some eye candy for sewers while the car buffs are enjoying the cruisers.

For local visitors, we are not aware of road closures for Saturday for some of the common routes to get to us. Coolidge will be open as well as 12 Mile near us. The only exception is Friday, August 14, when the Berkley CruiseFest Parade takes place beginning at 6:30 pm. The parade goes from Coolidge to Greenfield on 12 Mile. We may need to close early that day, so please call ahead at 248-541-8545.

Cruise on in and see us during Woodward Dream Cruise weekend!

New Art Gallery Fabrics

We are excited to tell you about a new-to-our-store fabric company — Art Gallery Fabrics! Our first order from Art Gallery Fabrics has arrived. The Botanica collection is a gorgeous collections of florals and smaller prints in greens, browns, salmons, and off-white. The fabrics have a soft yet crisp feel; they sew and press beautifully with very little fraying!

We have made a sample quilt using the Botanica fabrics.

We currently have Botanica yardage as well as bundles to make up this quilt. With a purchase of the bundle, you’ll receive a free pattern for our sample quilt. Bundles are $39.99 and the quilt is approximately 55″ x 70″. We’ve added an optional narrow border.

We think you’ll love Art Gallery Fabrics for quilting and sewing. We’ve seen gorgeous garments made up in Art Gallery Fabrics. Stop in and touch the fabrics and you’ll see what we mean!