July 19, 2010 - Beginning in September, Quilted Threads will be participating in Marcus Fabrics’ latest Block of the Month program,
Aunt Grace Circle of Friends. This beautiful quilt, designed to honor the 100th birthday of Aunt Grace, appeals to the avid Aunt-Grace fabric collectors, as well as to quilters who are eager for an introduction to the colorful world of the 30’s! This very special program was designed in collaboration between fabric designer Judie Rothermel, and pattern designer Vicki Bellino of Bloom Creek.
Marcus Fabrics offers the following notes on the project:
“As the originator of 1930’s reproduction fabrics for the quilting industry, Judie presents her Aunt Grace devotees with a group of prints that is varied in color, scale and motif, as well as classic Aunt Grace solids. Together, Judie Rothermel and Vicki Bellino have designed a project that’s not only beautiful, but also provides quilters with new techniques to advance their quilting skills.
Aunt Grace Circle of Friends is the result of months of collaboration between Judie Rothermel and Vicki Bellino. Their friendship has developed because of quilting, as was the case with Aunt Grace’s own circle of friends. The quilt design represents many Aunt Grace favorites, including pinwheels, the Dresden plate, her local county fair and cake sales. Judie also captures Aunt Grace’s love of small prints in this exclusive collection, and the quilt design incorporates the use of solids, which Aunt Grace used often in her quilts. Vicki adds her own creative “spin” on the theme by designing a quilt with her unique interpretation of the traditional Aunt Grace style, as well as her personal passion for English paper piecing and appliqué. The appliqué is minimal, making it suitable for even a beginning quilter and instructions for two techniques are included in the instructions. Throughout the 7-month program, Vicki shares her easy methods, allowing the quilter to experiment and learn as she or he creates.”
The cost of the program is $23.99 per month (plus shipping, if applicable) for 7 months, and is for sale now at Quilted Threads. We have a limited number of kits available and encourage you to reserve your first month's block soon!