Garden Quilt Party Postponed!

After 5 strait years of perfect garden party weather, we are postponing tonight's quilt show and garden party due to rain.

The new time and date are: 

Saturday, August 21

from 11:00-1:00

We hope to see you there!

Quilter's Garden Party this Thursday!

You are all invited to our

6th Annual

Quilter's Garden Party!

August 19th, 2010

6:30-8:30 pm

459 North 1080 East

Orem, Utah

Come see a fantastic quilt show and enjoy a yummy ice cream sundae!

We are still taking quilt submissions at the store until Thursday morning. (426 West 800 North, Orem).

We would love to see you there!

 It's Shop Hop time again!

Today thru Saturday we are participating in the annual Wasatch Front Shop Hop with 14 other great quilt stores. Come in for lots of sales, games, prizes, and other fun!

We will have extended hours this week:

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
we will be open from 9 am to 8 pm

Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm.

 

We have lots of new fabric out this week as well. Lots of cute new Christmas and Halloween prints.  Not to mention and overflowing Clearance area, so come take some off our hands.

See you there!

Vintage-inspired quilts.

Check out this adorable, playful quilt called, American Vintage.

The finished quilt measures 74" x 97"

Kit for the entire front costs $80. The pattern is sold separately.

5 3/4 yards required for the back.

 

 This one is called Sash and Dash. 

 The finished quilt measures 63" x 63". 

The kit for the front of the quilt costs $65.

Backing requires 4 yards.

 

This quilt is called Lincoln's platform 

and is made from red and black reproduction prints.

The quilt measures 50" x 60" and 

costs $60 for the kit (pattern included).

Backing requires 3 yards.

To order any of these kits, call the store at 801-802-7841.

Don't forget that this coming week (Wed - Saturday) is the annual Wastach Front Shop Hop. We will have extended store hours (9:00- 8:00 W,Thu, Fri & 9:00-6:00 on Sat.) Come for lots of fun, great food, games, discounts and a whole bunch of new fabric in our clearance section. See you there!

Summertime Quilt Kits available

 Some new summertime quilts with kits available at the store!

This one is called Boutique.

All the squares are pre-cut AND pre-stacked.

Kit costs $75 and requires 5 1/4 yards for the back.

This is a super quick summer project because it uses a panel!

This one is called Little Miss Sunshine and measures 42" x 49".

Kit includes everything for the top and costs $22.

Back requires 1 1/2 yards.

 

This little baby quilt is made mostly from Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane collection.

The finished quilt measures 42" x 42" 

The kit includes the pattern and costs $38.

1 1/4 yards required for the back.

 To order any kits, or if you have any questions, call the store at 801-802-7841.

We have lots of other new quilts popping up in the store as we are anxiously preparing for the annual Wasatch Front Shop Hop!  We are so excited to be part of this event again this year.  This year the Shop Hop runs June 16-19. We'll be posting more information soon. We'd love to see you there!

Lots of new stuff at AQ!

Lots of new quilts (and fabric) appearing 

at American Quilting this month!

Two new quilts with kits available in the Rural Jardin line 

from French General for Moda.

Available in red or blue. 

Finished quilts measure 74" x 92". 

Pattern is included with the quilt and costs $95.

 

This quilt is called Bar Harbor Jelly and is made from 

the Bar Harbor collection for Moda. 

The quilt measures  56" x 72". 

The kit costs $70 and includes the pattern.

 

 This cute little baby quilt is called Made in the Shade.  It measures 42" x 42".

All squares are pre-cut and pre-assembled in labeled rows.

Includes everything but the back. (Requires 1 1/4 yard)  Kit costs $40.

 

Also a reminder: our new summer class lists are now available in the store! If you are interested in ordering any kits, call the store: 801-802-7841.

Events and Announcements

New! Martinique by 3 Sisters for Moda. Now in!

Some upcoming events at American Quilting!

This Friday (April 23) is Fat Quarter Friday for this month.

All pre-cut Fat Quarters are only 6 for $11 this day only.

We've got lots of new fabric in the store right now - many new lines from Moda.

New Sandy Gervais for Moda

We will have our new class list for Summer available at the shop on May 1.

We are no longer doing mailers, so come in a pick one up.

We have started an email list for announcements and extra coupons.

Sign-up your email address at American-Quilting.com to get these offers and discounts.

Also starting May 1 we will be taking sign-ups for our new Block of the Month that starts the second Saturday of July and continues on the second Saturday of every month until the following June.  This is our seventh year of doing this and Amy's quilts never cease to amaze.

Call the store (801) 802-7841 for more information!

New Lecien prints from Japan

New Quilt Kits

A few more recent quilt kits now available.

This one is made from the Moda collection Old Primrose Inn.

The quilt measures 65" x 65".

The kit costs $90 - pattern included.

Four yards required for the back.

 

This beautiful, springtime quilt is made from the Verna collection by Moda.

The quilt measures 42" x 42".

The kit includes everything for the top + the pattern and costs $35.

1 and 1/4 yard required for the back

Fun New Quilts

 This adorable new quilt is made using the Oz Collection.

The quilt measures 62" x 62" and the kit costs $73.

Pattern is from Star Crossing by The Buggy Barn.

Back requires 4 yards.

 We used this yummy, big print for the back.

 

This quilt is made from Lila Tueller's Eden collection.

Kit contains everything for the front of the quilt, including pre-cut squares and strips.

Quilt measures roughly 55" x 75"

Kit costs $80.

New Kids Quilts

A couple of new quilts with kits available.

This one is a darling child-size Red-Riding Hood quilt

complete with Red herself, the pesky wolf and sweet Grandma.

 

Here is a close-up of the fabrics and blocks.

The kit includes a panel to fussy-cut picture blocks.

 This quilt measures 47" x 57".

The kit costs $65 and includes all the fabric to make this quilt - including the backing - and the pattern.

Antoher recent addtion is this quilt

made from American Jane's Happy Camper collection for Moda.

This quilt measures 48" x 52"

and costs $50 for the kit.

Kit includes all fabrics for the front (incl binding) and the pattern.

Backing fabric sold separately.

To order either of these kits, 

call the store at 801-802-7841

Lots of new Spring Collections + a little mystery

Lots of fresh new collections for Spring now available!

This is Verna by Kate Spain for Moda.

Jelly Rolls and Layer Cakes also available.

Eden by Lila Tueller for Moda.

Bright and cheery Oz by Sanae for Moda

And here's our little mystery. A few weeks ago we received a shipment from Moda containing lots of MoMo's Wonderland! (This never happens!) This was a hot little item last spring, so if you're looking for a favorite that you couldn't get your hands on last year, or need the perfect back for a quilt you already started, give us a call. We might have it!

Valentine's for then and now

A couple of fun kits available while supplies last!

This one is perfect for a Valentine's table topper or wall hanging.

This cute quilt is made from Sandy Gervais' L'Amour collection for Moda, using Moda pre-cuts and Sandy's Confections pattern.

Quilt measures 52" x 52" and costs $55.
Pattern sold separately.

If you're looking for something a little old-fashioned, this cute kit called, Love at Home is assembled from 19th Century Reproduction prints.

Quilt measures 33 x 39 and costs $40.
Pattern by Under the Garden Moon sold separately.

If you are interested in either kit call us at
801-802-7841!

Come party with us!

New! Meadowsweet by Sandi Henderson

It's our 6th Birthday and we're having a party!
February 5 & 6
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

We want to share our party with you.
Kits are 20% off
Notions, books and patterns 20% off
Clearance fabric $3.75 (one yard minimum)

Refreshments and gifts for everyone.

We'd love to see you!

Also, our new class schedule is available.
Drop by to pick one up!

New Pattern!

Under The Garden Moon is coming out with a new pattern. What do you think? Here are some of the farmyard animals that I have been appliqueing lately. They obviously need some details added (eyes, legs on the chicken, details on the veggies, etc) but they are looking so cute I thought I would share some of what is coming. There will be more sneak peaks coming!

Classes available for Winter Retreat

Final pictures of most of the classes being held for our upcoming retreat in February. Spaces for the retreat itself are mostly full, but there is some availability in the individual classes for $25 per class. We are so thrilled that so many talented quilters are teaching classes for us this year. Here are the pictures and times for individual classes.

Needle Keeper taught by Jeena Kimball
Wednesday February 17
9:00-12:00 am

Jeena will be teaching her wonderful applique techniques, making a beautiful and functional needle keeper.

Dresden Plate taught by Kim Walus
Wed 17th
9:00-12:00

Kim will be teaching the Dresden plate technique as well as how to do the pieced sashing for this quilt.

Sweet Memories taught by Connie Cawley & Carol Adams
Wednesday Feb 17th
2:00-5:00

Connie and Carol will be teaching the piecing and embellishing techniques for this sweet quilt.

Halloween 1904 taught by Gloria Mosbarger, Roma Peterson, and Amy McClellan
Wed 17th
2:00-5:00

This quilt combines applique and piecing. Kits will be available.

Eat Cake by Lori Holt
Thursday February 18th
9:00-12:00 am

Lori will be teaching her wonderful applique techniques in this cute block she designed especially for our retreat. Kits will be available. More pictures on her blog here.

Fat Quarter Bag with Joyce Weeks (photo coming)
Thursday 18th
9:00-12:00

An easy big bag - quick and fun. You'll be able to finish in class.

Trellis by Jill Finley
Thursday 18th
2:00- 5:00

Wonderful piecing and applique techniques. Kits will be available.

Beekeepers Garden by Maryann Carter

Thursday 18th
2:00-5:00

Maryann will be teaching lots of techniques including silk-ribbon embroidery and three-dimensional applique.

Purses, Purses, Purses by Sherrie Allred and Amy McClellan
Thursday 18th
9:00-11:00 pm (yep, that's right)

Sherrie and Amy are going to teach how to make these darling (and quick!) coin purses. Handles will be available for purchase that night.

Layer Cakes with Brenda and Bonnie Bailey
Friday Feb 19th
9:00-10:30 am

These two talented quilters will show you many ideas for using pre-cut "layer cakes" (collections of 10" squares.) A lecture class.

21 Tricks and Tips by Brenda and Bonnie Bailey
10:30-12:00
These two ladies will be sharing lots of tips and tricks for quilting. To see some of the things these two have done check out their website here.

Pincushion Exchange with Mindy JOhnston and Melanie Marek
Friday Feb 19th
9:00- 10:30
bring a pincushion to swap!

Kettles in the Kitchen with Nanette Merrill
Friday February 19th
2:00-5:00

Nanette shares her adorable Kettles quilt teaching applique and piecing techniques.

Texture Victoria Sewing Bag with Roma Peterson
Friday 19th
2:00-5:00

This fun bag is a Sue Spargo design. This bag combines piecing and wool applique and lots of pockets! Kits available.

All classes will be held at the Provo Marriott hotel on Center Street in Provo. If you are interested in retreat details or would like to inquire about signing up for individual classes please email Amy McClellan: aqamy@comcast.net We would love to see you there!