Here's my latest creation. I used the Declaration of Independence Panel in the center. I love these old red, white & blue fabrics we have. We have two collections that work nicely together that would give you that old worn and loved look. They are Civil War VI and Old Glory IV by Windham. I'm working on a sample right now using both. But, in the mean time, you can whip out this little quilt in a jiffy. The pattern is $8.95 and the kit that includes that pattern and fabric for the top and binding is $39.95.

Mystery Quilt

I have designed a Mystery Quilt for The Ohio Country Register. I love this little paper. It always has ads for some great little stores around Ohio that up right up my alley. I try to fit them in whenever I travel. We even picked one up last week while in North Carolina and stopped at a couple of quilt shops. Anyways, for those of you that like mystery quilts, in each issue this year there will be a clue. Get your friends together and try it. It only uses three colors. Ever buy a larger scale print and say: "what am I going to do with this"? Well, this quilt would be perfect for those. You need 1 larger scale print, 1 medium to dark fabric to coordinate with it and one light background. Simple, right? For those people who are stumped by picking out fabric for it, just give us some color options and we'll do it for you. A kit costs $69.95. The quilt is 52" x 70" finished, a perfect lap size.

Don't have The Ohio Country Register? Just tune in here the first part of January, March, May, July, September & November for all the clues.

This is also a good project to use up your stash. So, lets get started!



Red Rooster Quilts presents a Mystery Quilt for 2009. In each issue of the Ohio Country Register, a clue will be printed instructing you how to piece together this original design lap quilt. This mystery quilt is fun for beginners and experienced quilter's, too. The finished size will be 54" x 72". A kit for the top and binding can be purchased from Red Rooster Quilts for $69.95 plus shipping in the following colors: Red, Beige & Blue, Fall Colors, Christmas Colors, Antique Reproduction fabrics, Scarlet & Grey or Bright Contemporary Colors. You may purchase a kit through our web site at http://www.redroosterquilts.com/ or call us at 614-734-9007. See our ad on page 5 of this issue.

Fabric Requirements:
Fabric A: 1 & 1/4 yard of a focus fabric, medium - dark color with medium to large scale print
Fabric B: 1 & 1/4 yard of a med-dark fabric to coordinate with the focus fabric
(Or, if you would like the quilt a little scrappy use 1/4 yards of six different
fabrics that coordinate with focus fabric.)
Fabric C: 4 yards of light background fabric
3/4 yard binding fabric
3 & 1/2 yard for backing fabric

Clue #1
Cut 9 - 2 1/2" strips from Fabric C
Cut 9 - 2 1/2" strips from Fabric B (or 1 strip from each of the 6 different fabrics and 1 more strip from 3 of the fabrics for a total of 9 strips if making scrappy)

Sew one Fabric B strip to one Fabric C strip along the long edge. Repeat with remaining strips. Press toward the dark.

Cut 232 - 1 1/2" slices from the nine strips.

Sew two of the 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" pieces together to make a four patch. You will need 116 four patch blocks. These will be rectangle in shape four patches. They will measure 2 1/2" x 4 1/2".
Be sure to sew them together so that fabric C is in the upper left and lower right corner and Fabric B is in the upper right and lower left corners.

Don't fret, this is the step with the most pieces. It will be easier from here on out. Don't forget to pick up the next issue of the Ohio Country Register for the Red Rooster Quilts Mystery Quilt Clue #2.

Classes

Purses have been very popular of late. We sell tons of patterns and you can never have too many. So, check out our completed class schedule. There are several purse classes along with many other fun and unique projects. We have a new monthly block of the month similiar to what Thimbleberries was. It's called Back Home Again. This class meets next week. We also have several wool projects and a wool block of the month that has been so poplular that we've filled the first class and will be adding a second. We have an applique block of the month, too. To view all the classes, visit our web site at www.redroosterquilts.com.

New Year's Resolution

My new year's resolution is to blog more! After a brief hiatus, I'm back:) There's so much going on here I don't know where to start! The new class schedule for Winter is on the web site. There's so much to offer, I want to make one of everything. From beginner to experienced, I'm sure you'll find something you like.

This is a picture of one of the new Jo Morton's Little Women's Club quilts. This one is 44" square. We will start this class in March.

We have all the pictures on the web site so go check it out. www.redroosterquilts.com.

Happy New Year everyone!

New Stuff!

We get a shipment from UPS daily! It's like Christmas everyday here. So, here's what he's brought us lately. The new line from Jo Morton called Providence. Click here to view the fabric: http://andoverfabrics.com/OurCatalog/SingleGroup.asp?GroupName=Providence%20by%20Jo%20Morton The colors on the screen do not do this line justice! It's a little softer and prettier. Then, to go with all this Jo Morton fabric, we now have thread by Precensia that matches her fabric.

We got the new line called Metro Blue goes Green. Click here to view the fabric: http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricgallery/gallery.cgi?Category=442 This fabric is going to make some great purses. Think messenger bags for high school and college students for Christmas gifts.

We have the new Baby Geniuses Grow Up line. It's really bright geometric fabric for babies. They say babies see contrast at first and not color. This line definitely has contrast!

We have a pretty fall pastel group called Natural Splender with a nice free pattern that we are kitting up today. Click here to view the fabrics: http://www.wilmingtonprints.com/Allfabrics.aspx?fcatid=46&name=Natural%20Splendor.

We have the third installment of the Wizard of Oz fabrics. Click here to view fabrics: http://www.quiltingtreasures.com/content4556.html.

We have new dish towels. Again, think quick Christmas gifts for teachers, co-workers and family gatherings.

That's just what we've received in the last week (except Wizard fabric came a couple weeks ago). So, if you don't stop in weekly, look what you miss!

Retreat

Red Rooster Quilts
Presents:A Quilter's Spring Break Retreat

Who: Calling all quilter’s and their friends!
What: A fun and relaxing weekend of sewing, eating & laughing with old and new friends.
Where: Round Lake Christian Camp, Lakeville, Ohio (1 ½ hour drive)
When: Thursday, March 26th @6:00 pm through Sunday, March 29th @1pm
Fee: $295 which includes 3 nights lodging and all meals except dinner on Saturday.

You’re invited to join us on our first annual Quilter’s Spring Break Retreat. One lucky retreater will win a Janome JP760 sewing machine. Plus, we’ll have door prizes and exclusive patterns and kits especially for you.

On Thursday evening, we’ll come together to make a small project and play some games. On Friday, we’ll provide a new pattern especially for you with kits available plus we’ll have a demo on a new technique. Then, you can sew the day away! We’ll repeat this on Saturday. Sunday, we’ll have a wonderful brunch and then close with Show & Tell!

A $50 deposit will hold your spot. The retreat holds a maximum of 40 people, so get your deposit in as soon as possible. The balance will be due by February 25th, 2009. You can sign up on-line or in person.

A supply list will be provided in February.

Rug Punch

Here's a picture (OK, yes it's sideways....I can't figure out why just yet but my techie daughter will straighten it out for me) of my latest obsession.....rug punch. It's sort of a cross between punch needle and rug hooking. The needle is like a punch needle where you push it all the way in and you get a perfect size loop every time. It's unlike rug hooking where you have to be very careful about getting your loops all the same size. But, it does look like rug hooking since you use hand dyed wool yarn. It has that old, primitive look that I like. We'll be having a class on it this fall. Check out our new fall class schedule on our web site at www.redroosterquilts.com.