December updates

 

This is a lap sized quilt ( 50" x 58") fresh off of Megan Best's long arm quilting machine.  The fabric line is from Clothworks and the pattern is "Postcard Christmas" by Coach House Designs.  The pattern is $10.00.  The complete kit is $100.00 and includes your choice of flannel or cotton backing.

Since we can't visit each other's homes this year I decided to share some of my 

Christmas decorations with you.

 Lots of oldies but goodies!

This one is from Shabby Fabrics with fabric from Marcus

The table runner is an old pattern from Country Stitches.

I stitched this one on the way to my first Quilt Market in 1996!  I think it is from a book from Kindred Spirits, but I am not certain.

My kitchen is decorated with gingerbread.  I do not remember who the designers are that created these patterns

I feel so very blessed when I see all of these stockings hanging!  This pattern is from Indygo Junction.  It has a coordinating tree skirt.  We decorate a living tree and it can only be indoors for a few days so I can't share a picture of it and the tree skirt. 

 I do not know if this pattern is still in print.

This pattern is from Buttermilk Basin.  The stars are made from wool.  

 I believe this pattern is still available.

I have a fun collection of snow globes.  Most of them are gifts from my children from when they were growing up.  I love taking them out of their boxes and winding them up to hear the carols.  My granddaughters are entranced with them, also!

This sweet snowman ornie is from Cottonwood Creations.  The pattern is $6.00 and the "Santa Snowball Ornie" is made from wool.  The gnome ornies are from Susan C Shore Designs pattern"Gnome for the Holidays". The pattern is $5.50 and SUPER FAST AND EASY!  You could whip up a dozen in no time at all!

This is another Cottonwood Creations design, "Snow Stack".  This pattern is also $6.00.

This is a holiday/winter mask panel...quick to make and WAY more fun than the blue ones everyone else is wearing!  Stand out in the crowd!

Chickadee Hollow has an entire line of pre-printed, pre-colored patterns.  I have had so much fun embroidering some of the stockings.  Just the right size for a gift card/tree ornament.

another pre-printed, pre-colored pattern from Chickadee Hollow.

This is a 60" square winter quilt from Debbie Maddie.  The snowflakes are a printed panel.  The kit, with backing, is $82.95.  

Megan Best also quilted this one.  This is just the top half of the quilt.

I also have a facebook page:  folktales fabric shop, where you can see some updates and videos of some of the amazing products and resources available to quilters and crafters.  

It has been a tough year for so many...I hope you have a cozy place where you can create some beautiful things.  It nourishes my soul to be able to create with needle and thread.  Enjoy the holiday season, the carols and the lights, and let's all hope for a brighter year in 2021.

A few of my favorite things...

Primitive Gatherings created this beautiful design and the pattern is available at their website for only $1.00!  Go to:  primitivegatherings.us and look for the "Merry Christmas Wreath Pillow" pattern.  For $1.00 you will get the pattern in a downloadable ptf format.  I am selling the wool and cotton kit for $19.95.  I decided to frame mine rather than make a pillow and I just LOVE IT!

This is an Advent Calendar Kit.  The kit is $23.95 and includes ALL the fabrics and embellishments.

I added tiny red buttons to the quilt in front of the barn, red beads to the tree behind the fence on the left, Small black buttons on the barn doors and some small pearl beads in the sky.  

The pockets are a great size to fill with some special treats!

This is a new pattern from "Plumcute Designs" called "St. Nick".  The pattern is $17.00 and includes the cute little stocking ornaments.  

Extra sets of the ornaments are available for $7.50. 

The complete kit is $26.95.

Quiltdoodle Designs created this pattern.  It is made with Marcus flannels.  The center is a panel embroidered with pearl cotton and appliqued onto the quilt.  The pattern is $20.00, the panel is $10.00, and the quilt kit including backing is $155.00.

This is a new mask panel from Moda with both adult

 and kid sized masks.  The panel is $9.00.  I also have a new holiday mask panel in the shop...I will take of photo of it for my next update!

This pattern is called "Noel" by Doug Leko.  

The fabrics used are from 3 Sisters.  The pattern is $10.00.  

The kit for the throw size (72" x 90") is $175.00. 

The backing is the red Poinsettia fabric and is included in the kit.

Megan Best did the quilting on this one.

This ADORABLE book panel has a pocket to keep all the snowman accessories in!  There are multiple choices of hats, sweaters and mittens to velcro onto the pages to build your own unique snowman.  And it has handles to carry it with!  My two 3 year old granddaughters have had hours of fun building their snowmen!

the pocket...

...the finished book with handles

 Folktales is remaining open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday.  If we are required to make changes we will post that on the blog, on our Facebook page at folktales fabric shop, and we will send out an email to our customers signed up for our email news.  If you wish to get occasional updates via email just send us an email at: folktales@netzero.net and we will add you to the list.

SATURDAY,  NOVEMBER 28

is small business Saturday!

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL QUILT STORES!

Shop Small Saturday at participating Whatcom County Quilt Stores

and you can be a winner!

Here is how you can be a winner:

1.  Pick up a postcard at any participating Whatcom County Quilt store between now and Saturday, Nov. 30, 2020.

2.  Make a purchase of any amount at each quilt store to get a stamp on your postcard.  Valid only for Saturday,  November 28th, 2020.

3.  Return your postcard to your favorite quilt store by 5pm, Saturday, November 28th, 2020.

4.  Each quilt store will draw a winner at 5pm on Saturday, November 28th.  The winner can redeem their prize at the quilt store that drew the winning postcard...so leave your postcard at the store you want to shop at.

5.  The following week the remainder of the postcards will be pooled together for the grand prize drawing.

Drawing prizes from each quilt store:

$25 Gift Certificate with a minimum of three stamps (one per quilt store)

$50 Gift Certificate with four stamps (one per quilt store)

Grand Prize Drawing:

$100 Gift Certificate ($25 from each quilt store)...four stamps required.

Participating Quilt Stores:

Calico Country * 1722 Front St. Lynden * 360.354.4832

Folktales * 1885 Kok Road Lynden * 360.354.0855 

Kori's Fabric Creations * 3023 Chautauqua Ave. Bellingham *                         360.671.7570

Tangled Threads * 202 6th St. Lynden * 360.318.1567

all stores will be stamping from 10am to 5pm

winner must agree to photo posted on social media

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Fun new Fall and Winter projects...

Moda designer "Chez Moi" has 2 fun new linen blend panels.  I had great fun making pillows and using black Minkee on the back of the pillows (The Minkee is only $8.95 a yard!).  I also put some of the panel pieces into frames and a hoop.  EASY PEASY!

This is what each panel looks like:

This is a hand embroidered wall hanging called "Live Oaks" by Kathy Schmitz.  The pattern is $10.00 and the kit including the backing fabric is $37.99. 

 The wall hanging is 20" x 28"

This fun wall hanging is from Studio e.  It is called "Harvest Moon".  The panel is $12.00.  The complete kit for the 52" x 47" wall hanging is $79.95. 

Another fun new Halloween quilt, "BOO"!  This one is made with two jelly rolls.  It would look great in other color choices without the word "BOO" appliqued on.  The finished quilt is 78" x 85".  The kit with cotton backing is $169.95.  With flannel backing (Black with White polka dots) the kit is$184.95.  I backed mine with flannel.  I think it will make a lovely snuggle quilt.

Megan Best quilted it with this 

wonderful all-over spider pattern!

I made a table runner with the left overs.

This is another jelly roll quilt made with Holly Taylor panels (2) and one jelly roll from her Country Charm fabric line.  Doug Leko is the pattern designer.  I LOVE the rich warm colors.  The kit is $168.50

 and the quilt finishes at 69" x 87".

Here is my finished winter gnome bench pillow.  I LOVE THIS ONE!  I have kits available for $44.95.  The pattern if purchased separately is $15.00.  Below I have several close ups so you can see the details and color placement if you choose to buy a kit.

And these are some new Halloween Gnomes that I just finished putting together.  The pattern is the same one I made Christmas Gnomes with last year, but I switched out the colors and added a brim to make the stocking cap a witch hat!  The pattern is $14.00 and I will all the pattern for the hat brim.  The finished gnomes are $13.95 - $19.95, depending on the size you want.

I have been listening to Harry Potter while sewing and I think that may have influenced the outcome!

Here are the close up shots of the 

Gnome Bench Pillow...

That is it for tonight...time to get some sleep!  There are so many more projects to work on...tomorrow!