Back Home and Back in the Barn

Hi there,

Well, doesn't time fly! I have been overseas to attend the 2 shows in Chicago and then popped in for a quick visit with Hoffman Fabrics in California - I do love visiting shows and fabric companies! At the shows I saw lots of busy people making the most amazing things. The Fiber & Fabric Festival was great - to see all the retailers selling their latest designs and products - it is not just quilting but includes fibres as well, so lots of colours with the yarn as well as the fabrics. I did manage a small amount of retail therapy!
Between shows I had the pleasure of being driven around Chicago by some wonderful ladies, this was great for me as so often I simply see the motel I am staying in and the convention centre. It was the most glorious day - Chicago is so pretty in the sunshine...


I really enjoyed attending H&H Americas trade show. Wonderful to see all the new products and fabrics coming soon. Also I had a book signing event which is always so much fun - meeting people and chatting. The book is called Put a Pin in It (available here) and it is all about pin cushions. The pic at the top of this newsletter is all about the book signing.
Then it was off to California to visit Hoffman Fabrics, always so inspiring.
    

Now it is down to work in the Barn Studio! I do love my barn, it is still a work in progress.....
I am designing some new quilts to show off some of the new fabrics that will be coming as well as some smaller kits and things that will be available in my corner store in the Barn. Also in the plans are some new videos - it has been some time since I was able to get any done, things at home have been occupying my time.

I've refreshed and repackaged one of my favourite projects from the GourmetQuilter 20/20 Series.

The Appliqué Houses Collection now includes all 20 house designs in one pattern, supported by 20 free video tutorials.
The Appliqué Houses Collection pattern is on special for a limited time - 30% off if you use the code GQAHC30 at the checkout.

GourmetQuilter Studio Corner
I’ve also quietly started something new which i would love for you to be part of. Some of you have already joined, thank you and welcome to the Studio, we will have some fun there.

I’ve created a little community space over on Skool - GourmetQuilter Studio Corner
It’s very early days (in fact, quite empty at the moment!), but I’m planning to use it to share:

  • bits of travel
  • photos and ideas
  • extra inspiration
  • and a place where we can all chat a little more easily
  • this is not just about me - it is for all of us

If you feel like being part of something from the beginning, I’d love to see you there:

GourmetQuilter Studio Corner

I recently added two new patterns to the website
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Petal Pop – this one is made using 2 1/2" strips (always a favourite of mine). It’s a lovely way to use up those strip bundles or leftovers, and it comes together in a very satisfying way. A nice mix of structured and a little bit playful.

Star of Winter – inspired by some rather delicious winter fabrics… but I have to say, it would look just as beautiful in so many different colour palettes. I always like a pattern that can change its personality depending on the fabrics you choose.

I’ve also been quietly adding bits and pieces into my GourmetQuilter Studio Corner—(see below) GourmetQuilter Gazette, photos, ideas, and little extras as they happen. It’s a nice, relaxed space to share more of the day-to-day creative moments, so if that sounds like something you’d enjoy, you’re very welcome to join us there - we love to hear what you are up to.

And just out of curiosity…
Have you started your winter sewing yet?

Take care,

SusanClaire
.....because quilting is delicious!

If you have any suggestions for videos you would like, please let me know at susanclaire@gourmetquilter.com - thanks.

New Patterns!

Here are 2 new patterns - I think they’ll be fun to make, and very adaptable with different fabrics
Petal Pop

This is a downloadable pattern.

Quilt Measures approx. 63" x 77".

This is such a fun quilt! Using 2 1/2" strips as the petals, as well as the patches. The fabrics featured in the pattern are Hoffman fabrics Punch Pop (40 x 21/2" strips).
Star of Winter

This is a downloadable pattern.

Quilt measures approx. 52" x 52".

The quilt features delicious Ornament Grove and co-ordinating fabrics by Hoffman Fabrics. It would look amazing featuring some other prints as well, there are so many printed pictorial and colourful fabrics available.

Winter's Welcome

This is a downloadable pattern.

Quilt measures approx. 60" x 80".

The quilt features delicious Gilded Garden and co-ordinating fabrics by Hoffman Fabrics. It would look amazing featuring some other prints as well, there are so many printed pictorial and colourful fabrics available.

Momentum

This is a downloadable pattern.

Quilt measures approx. 55" x 68".

The quilt features delicious Best Loved by McKenna Ryan  and co-ordinating fabrics by Hoffman Fabrics. It would look amazing featuring some other prints as well, I just love those "ombre" fabrics.

Passing Through

This is a downloadable pattern.

Quilt measures approx. 80" x 80".

The blocks measure 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" (unfinished)

The quilt features a delicious Wild and Woven panel depicting various wild life and co-ordinating fabrics by Hoffman Fabrics. It would look amazing featuring some other prints as well, there are so many printed pictorial fabrics available.

The Cat House

This is a downloadable pattern.

Quilt measures approx. 50" x 63".

The quilt features delicious Crafty Cats fabrics depicting various cats and co-ordinating fabrics by Hoffman Fabrics. It would look amazing featuring some other prints as well, there are so many printed pictorial fabrics available.

Project Bag &Video Inspiration:

This pattern has video tutorials to go with it, not a new pattern but so much fun!
That Project Bag

This is a downloadable pattern.

This is a very useful bag to keep your on-going project in, such as a Block of the Day, or Block of the month, or really any project that is on-going!

There are many pockets and places for keeping pieces and tools necessary for pretty much any project!

The bag measures approximately 14" x 14" by 4".

There are video tutorials for each step of the way included in the pattern!

Introducion to That Project Bag
Video 1 - introduction
This is my previous book The Quilters Scrap Pantry is all about organising, sorting and using scraps (I call them Leftovers) and in the book I suggest making "units" that can later be used as part of larger blocks, or, of course, on their own.
I am offering a series of basic videos based on the book such as What is a 4-Patch, What is a 9-Patch - the videos are linked above.
The link, or click on the image. will take you to my store front on Amazon where I have started to list some of the things I regularly use. 📌 Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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