Some winter fun!

This beautiful quilt is from Patti Carey called "Cameo Stars".

The kit includes coordinating backing and is $79.95

Birdbrain Designs new line of fabric is "Roly Poly Snowmen" in shades of blue. 

 I used it to make their pattern, "A Yard of Snowmen".

               This is a sweet new counted cross stitch ornament pattern from "The Bee Co."
                   The pattern includes the wooden buttons and round frame and is $10.95

 Bits and Pieces by Joan designed this fabulous nativity scene.  It is wool on a cotton background. I embellished my sample with beads for the stars and on the wisemen's gifts, and tiny tassels on the camel's bridle.  The pattern is $8.00.  The kit includes all the wool, cotton front and back and binding but it does not include the embellishments or threads.  The kit is $54.95.

I also finished the four stockings in All Through the Night's "A Change of Seasons" book.  I have made several seasonal projects with this book and still hope to make more.  The book is $27.99.

This is a small wool project from Bit's and Pieces by Joan, "A Gift from Bethlehem".  It finishes at       4 1/2" x 11 1/2".  The pattern is $5.00.  The pattern and fabric kit is $12.95.

Bareroots has a new pattern, "Little Christmas Pillows".  It has several fun pillows to make - so far I have gotten two of them made...         

                                                                pretty sweet pillows!

           A pair of placemats from Coach House Designs.  The pattern  "Tree Time"  is $6.50.
                                        The kit for four placemats with the pattern is$42.50

 This delightful snowman pillow is from Kathy Schmidt's book, "Stitches from the Yuletide".  The price of the book is $25.99.  Thank you so much, Mimi Fowler, for sharing your lovely sample in the shop!

All Through the Night has a great line of preprinted fabric patterns that are ready for wool, embroidery, bead or buttons to finish them.  This is "January"...yes, there is one for every month

and a whole lot more!  These are both 8' x 10' when finished and the cost of the pattern with the preprinted fabric included is $12.00 each.

                                        I made "The Stockings Were Hung" into a pillow.

                                         FOLKTALES' CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
                                                Friday, December 7th, 10 am to 8 pm and
                                                  Saturday, December 8th 10 am to 5 pm.

                                   We have an unlimited supply of ideas, fabric, patterns, gifts                                                                                  and projects for your home and for gift giving.

                        Bring a friend and enjoy some hot cider and homemade treats as you shop!

fall fun

Hometown Harvest...one of my faves from Quilt Market and it is done!  I chose to do the animals, star and heart appliques in wool.  Nikki Crisp did an awesome job quilting it!  The pattern is $18.00.  Still working on the kits, so I am not sure what the kit price will be, but the backing is a beautiful fall leaf flannel print from Moda.

 Made a little elephant mobile with a pattern from Indygo Junction.  Also made a darling elephant quilt out of the same fabrics.  I will post a pic of that next time!  This pattern includes several other animals and is $12.00.

 One of Crabapple Hill's new patterns.  Seemed fitting!  

The pattern is $10.00.

 Sew Cherished "Trick or Treat" patternis $10.00.  

$39.95 for the kit.  The Tray is $45.95.

"Scarecrow" from Sew  Many Prims pattern is $9.00

Those are little black crows on his hat!

 This beautiful sample of Heart to Hands "F A L L" pattern was made by my talented friend, Mimi Fowler.  Awesome job, Mimi!  The pattern is $8.50.  The perfect branch to hang it on - priceless!

 The "Welcome" pattern from Granny's Legacy is $10.00.  

The Cotton and wool kit including the pattern is $22.95.

 Red Button Company has a delightful pattern that includes a Summer and a Fall wallhanging.  I finished the Fall wallhanging.  The pattern, Season's Two, is $12.00.  The pattern includes the tiny buttons for the bittersweet, and red buttons for the Spring Hollyhocks!  The kit for the Fall wallhanging is $24.95.             The flowers, leaves and pumpkins are wool applique.

 Cottonwood Creations new Kitty pattern is $6.00.

 Another pattern from Sew Many Prims.  I made him last year but                         this year he has a sled instead of a tree!                          The Woodland Snowman pattern is $9.00.

 "Batty" from Cottonwood Creations.  Pattern - $6.00

 Another Red Button Co. pattern, "Snowman Love".  Heather Mussard shared this beautiful sample to let me hang in the shop.  Great job, Heather!  Thank you so much!.. 

The pattern is $12.00 and the kit is $27.95

 The "Penguin Party" pattern is $12.00.  It includes the pillow pattern as well as a quilt pattern in 2 sizes.

 This penguin is made from a panel. The cost of the panel is $7.50.

 This is another sample made by Mimi.  It is a Buttermilk Basin pattern called "Woodland Holidays".  It measures 10" X 40".  

She made the frame, too!  AWESOME!  The pattern is $9.00.

 A new batch of Sew Many Prim's "Snowy Prim Stockings". 

 The pattern is $9.00.

Other news... Lynden Antique and Craft Show is coming up!  October 18, 19 and 20. I have 2 free passes for the first person who contacts me after reading my blog.  Email me at:  folktales@netzero.net or phone me 360-354-0855.

Happy Fall!  Hope you enjoy these beautiful sunny days while they last!  And when the rains come down and the evenings grow long there all ALL KINDS of projects at Folktales to keep you busy and inspired!

Row by Row and more!

This sweet project is from Red Button quilt Company.  I used Minnick and Simpson's "Farmhouse Reds"  by Moda.  LOVE this fabric line.  I really considered keeping the entire line for myself.  The pattern is $12.00 and the kit with pattern is $26.95.  The foundation papers for English paper piecing are included.

This is a joint effort for Row by Row 2018.  Kori's Fabric Creations is the 18" square block on the left, then Folktales block, and Tangled Threads' block on the right.  The kit comes with directions and fabric to make it as the center block or a block all on it's own.  "The Hills are alive with the Sound of Music..."  My favorite rendition of this classic musical is Leavenworth's summer production, done in the outdoors surrounded by mountains.  SO worth the trip to Leavenworth.  And then there is the hiking, 

the beer, the brats...

License plates are $5.00.  The mini plate are $1.00.

This was one of my favorite things at Quilt Market.  The pattern is $10.00.  The kit with pattern is $39.95. 

 The beads add great dimension.

This is a beautiful new fabric line from Timeless Treasures.  

I can hardly wait to get started on the quilt project! I might have to make the wallhanging for each of my kids.

 Here is a smattering of some of the new fabrics that have arrived this week...

 Here is Folktales' block for 

2018 Shop Hop.  Hope you like it!

Now I have to focus on getting the kits ready for Row by Row and Shop Hop.  Row by Row begins June 21 and 

Shop Hop begins June 23.  Hope you have a chance to stop by!

Gorgeous new fabric from 

Jan Shade Beach-

 This is Buttermilk Basin's "Chalk it up!" project for August.  I really enjoyed making this sample. 

 The pattern is $9.00 The kit including the pattern is $49.95

See you soon!

23rd anniversary SALE-ABRATION! AND lots of goodies from Quilt Market

This beauty is from Crane Designs.  The "Ocean Breeze" pattern is $10.00 and the complete kit including the pattern is $39.95.

This is "Flakey" from Cottonwood Creations.  He is 4" tall and the pattern is $6.00.

 Here are 2 new samples from All Through the Night's monthly series.  These have pre-printed backgrounds and all you have to do is embellish with bits of wool. The patterns are $12.00 each.

 Here is Folktales' 2018 Shop Hop Block made into a pillow.  Really like the fun fabrics this year!  Shop Hop starts June 23, so mark your calendars!

Starting to work on some fall samples...I know, lots of summer to enjoy first but just thinking ahead!

 This one is a free download and super easy.

 TA-DAH!!!!  The Salem Witches are DONE and I am SO PLEASED with the finished quilt!

 The photos do not come close to showing how delightful it is, but I am hanging it up today so stop by to see for yourself!  It is a series of 4 patterns and each pattern is $10.00.  I used Bird Brain Designs' "Halloweenie" fabric line along with some of Crabapple Hill's Salem Witches fabric line.  I decided to back my quilt using some of the panel from Crabapple Hill.  What to do with the extra bits of the panel?  Make some fun pillows!

 The back of the quilt.

And now for the Sale-abration info:

It is Folktales' 23rd Anniversary so all cotton, homespun, flannel and linen will be 23% OFF on Friday, June 8 from noon until 8 pm and Saturday, June 9 from 10 am to 5 pm.  

This includes Fat Quarters, Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs and Mini Charms.  Minimum cut for fabric on the bolt is 1/2 yard.  There will be "garage sale" tables and gift basket drawings and CAKE!!!  Hope to see you this weekend, and keep watching for new posts of goodies arriving from Quilt Market!