Bear Paw

Make this warm and cozy quilt using the pattern featured in Debbie Field’s book, Northwoods Flannels : Quilts and Projects. Pattern available in lap or queen size. Class will feature information on how to make half-square triangles and how to sew a quilt that is “on point”. Kits are available using Timeless Treasure’s Back to Nature flannels. See the sample in the studio. Wednesday, March 10 , 10-3 pm, with Susan. Class fee is $35.

Healthy, Joyful Heart Pattern

This pattern comes from Cozy Quilt Designs, and uses the same Strip Tube Ruler that we’ve used for the last 2 programs. We’ll start on June 1 when you pick up a calendar to keep track of your healthy activities, and each month for 3 months you’ll get a package of fabric along with a new calendar (For detailed information on how the program works, please go to our HJH 2010 page).

When you sign up, you’ll be asked which color-way you would like to have. We have 3 beautiful choices for you:

Healthy, Joyful Heart Color Choices

We’re calling these (left to right) Bob’s Bliss, Susan’s Surprise, and [Your Name Here]’s Island Getaway (to help you imagine yourself on a beach this summer!) Also, if you would like to make a larger quilt, you can pay an extra fee to make it in a full/queen size ( 86″ x 98″ ) or a king size ( 110″ x 110″ ). Let us know what you would like!

We love summer, and we love having a Healthy, Joyful Heart. We’re excited, and we hope you will be, too! Come by soon and see the beautiful colors and sign up for this terrific program!

Charming Little Purses

Enjoy the company of other quilters while working on this “charming” little quilt, using your favorite charm pack or scraps cut up into 5” squares. A perfect quilt for the girly girl in your life. Sunday, March 7, 10-3 pm with Linda. Lunch is provided. Class fee is $35.

Hip To Be Square

The sky may be grey, the roads may be slushy, but you can bring a little Springtime cheer to your life with this bright kit. Maywood Studios supplies the “Luna” line of fabric, Busy Bee Quilt Designs supplies the intriguing-yet-interesting pattern, and The Joyful Quilter brings you the kit for the 68″ x 80″ quilt, which includes the binding. You’ll feel a little happier just looking at it!

Fat Quarter Frenzy!!!

From February 1 – 14, all specially marked fat quarters will be $1.50 each. We have many, many fat quarters that may be just the thing to fill that gap in your stash. Stop by and adopt one of our “orphans” – the world will be a happier, more colorful place!

Hoffman Challenge fabric and coordinates

The fabric is printed is lush greens, teals and blues and gilded with gold. The symetrical design lends itself to strong geometric designs, but would also be lovely in soft-edge applique. The richness of the colors make this a very appealing fabric.

If you’re not familiar with this world-wide challenge, go to the Hoffman Challenge web site for information and a look at some of the past winners. There are categories in quilts, wearable art, and art dolls, with cash prizes in each category. But nearly as exciting as getting a cash prize is to have your work selected to be in the Hoffman Challenge traveling exhibit throughout the following year, to be seen at quilt shows all over the country. We encourage you to give it a try!

From the beginning, we at The Joyful Quilter have made it a goal to create a “greener” store. We installed special energy-efficient track lighting, and we recycle all of our cardboard and bottles (and trust us, there’s a lot of cardboard!) But we also have a policy that’s of direct benefit to our customers: if you take home your purchases in your own reusable tote instead of using our plastic shopping bags, we’ll give you $1 off your purchase! Just let us know that you have your own bag to use when you come to check out.

We’re also pleased to work in cooperation with Gloversville Sewing Center to help keep your machines humming. The good folks from Gloversville pick up machines for maintenance and repair each Thursday, then return the machines the following Thursday. This can save you a lot of driving and time, so when your machine is ready for maintenance, keep The Joyful Quilter in mind! Allow us to recommend that you plan to leave your machine with us when you’re about to go out of town – it’s like sending your machine to a spa, and you won’t miss it while it’s away!

Blue Bouquet

 What a charming line of fabric to celebrate the coming of Spring – and yes, Spring is coming! Make a fresh new quilt to throw on the bed as soon as there’s a day to open the windows and breath in the spring air. You’ll find a free pattern using this fabric at Clothworks.

Blue Bouquet pattern

Dancing Horses from Laurel Burch

This beautiful fabric from Laurel Burch makes elegant totes as well as  quilts. You can also find a free pattern using this line from Clothworks. Stop by to drink in the rich colors and patterns.

Dancing Horses pattern