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9317 9318 9319 9320 9321 96 Collection9322 Prints $5 PER YARD 100% quilting cotton 96 Basics - Mirage & Prints $5 PRINTS 100% quilting cotton 96 Basics - Solids $4 PER YARD 100% quilting cotton 96 Flannel $7 PER YARD 100% cotton SAMPLERS Includes 24 fabrics Batiks — one of each collection print plus 96 104" WIDE BACKING FABRIC$7 PER YARD 100% quilting cotton nine Quilters Candy fabrics (from $4.96/ yard). 8850 96 Lawn $7 PER YARD 100% cotton 9331 FQ approx. 18" x 22" Your Cost $35.01 96 Backing 9332 Stack 10" square $11 PER YARD 100% cotton Your Cost $9.72 100% cotton. Canvas 9333 Strips 2½" x WOF 96 $(Minimum11 PER oneYARD 100%yard cottoncut) Your Cost $9.72 Metallic Prints 9334 Charms 5" square 96 $6 METALLIC 100% cotton Your Cost $2.43 See all the collection fabrics online » ConnectingThreads.com • 1-800-574-6454 3 NEW & EXCLUSIVE Point to Point Table Runner Kit • †Kit includes: free pattern, 3 yards fabric including backing • Techniques: piecing • †Finished size: 17½" x 43" • †Skill level: easy 9424 Kit with free pattern Your Cost $17.88

NEW & EXCLUSIVE Butter Churn Kit by Kristin Gassaway • †Kit includes: pattern, 4 yards fabric • †Backing: 2½ yards needed • Techniques: piecing • †Finished size: 43" square • †Skill level: intermediate 9421 Kit with pattern Your Cost $30.84 12043D PDF download* Your Cost $7.00

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*Visit the pattern page on our website for 4 FREE SHIPPING on web orders over $50 in the contiguous United States the PDF download NEW My Cottage Quilt Kit by Brenda Plaster • †Kit includes: pattern, 9¼ yards fabric • †Backing: 5½ yards needed • Techniques: piecing • †Finished size: 76½" x 88½" • †Skill level: easy 9420 Kit with pattern Your Cost $61.13 12044D PDF download* Your Cost $6.00

Honeycomb Bouquets - Autumn Kit by Vicki Bellino • †Kit includes: pattern, 1 yard fabric, English Paper Pieces Honeycomb • †Backing: 1 Fat Quarter needed • Techniques: • †Finished size: 12" square • †Skill level: easy 9885 Kit with pattern Your Cost $16.26 12134D PDF download* Your Cost $4.50

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ConnectingThreads.com • 1-800-574-6454 5 NEW September Sun Quilt Kit by Kristin Gassaway • †Kit includes: pattern, 8½ yards fabric • †Backing: 4½ yards needed • Techniques: piecing • †Finished size: 72" square • †Skill level: easy 9422 Kit with pattern Your Cost $57.06 12042D PDF download* Your Cost $7.00

NEW & EXCLUSIVE Sunrise Quilt Kit by Mari Martin • †Kit includes: free pattern, 8½ yards fabric • †Backing: 5¼ yards needed • Techniques: piecing • †Finished size: 68½" x 84½" • †Skill level: easy 9419 Kit with free pattern Your Cost $49.66

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NEW & EXCLUSIVE Natural World Table Runner Kit by Mari Martin • †Kit includes: free pattern, 2½ yards fabric including backing • Techniques: piecing • †Finished size: 15½" x 39½" • †Skill level: easy 9418 Kit with free pattern Your Cost $14.90

NEW Mini Laundry Baskets Quilt Kit by Fig Tree & Co • †Kit includes: pattern, 2 charm packs, 2 yards fabric including backing • Techniques: piecing • †Finished size: 19" square • †Skill level: intermediate 9425 Kit with pattern Your Cost $21.98 56059 PDF download* Your Cost $6.50

*Visit the pattern page on our website for the PDF download ConnectingThreads.com • 1-800-574-6454 7 EXCLUSIVE Books by Connecting Threads! CT E x e NEW & EXCLUSIVE c l u s i v Best of Connecting Threads Volume 2 by Connecting Threads • 13 projects, 72 color pgs • †Techniques: piecing, appliqué, general sewing This follow up to our book, Best of Connecting Threads Volume 1 (below), contains another set of our all-time bestselling patterns. From bags and table runners to large , the projects and techniques in this book vary as much as the designs themselves. The best part? This is the second book in a series of many more to come! 46399 Your Cost $14.99

EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE Best of Connecting Threads, Fast, Fun, and Gifty Bits and Pieces Volume 1 by Connecting Threads by Connecting Threads by Connecting Threads 46274 Your Cost $14.99 46191 Your Cost $14.99 46061 Your Cost $14.99 • 13 projects, 96 color pgs • †15 projects, 80 color pgs • †12 projects, 80 color pgs • †Techniques: piecing, appliqué, • †Techniques: piecing, appliqué, • †Techniques: piecing, appliqué, general sewing embroidery, English Paper Piecing embroidery

EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE Changing Seasons Volume 1 Itty Bitty Quilts Fast, Fun, and More Gifty by Connecting Threads by Mari Martin for Connecting Threads by Connecting Threads 46310 Your Cost $14.99 46239 Your Cost $14.99 46386 Your Cost $14.99 • †10 projects, 88 color pgs • †Techniques: • †8" x 8", 12 projects, 80 color pgs • †22 projects, 88 color pgs piecing, appliqué, embroidery • †Techniques: piecing, appliqué, embroidery • †Techniques: piecing, appliqué, general sewing, embroidery To join our Gifty Quilt Along, visit Quiltwithus. connectingthreads.com and join the free group Gifty Galore Quilt Along 2016. 8 FREE SHIPPING on web orders over $50 in the contiguous United States* | HASSLE-FREE RETURNS View up to 12 inside images and read sta‘ reviews (Y) online ConnectingThreads.com/sta‘reviews New Books

NEW NEW NEW Shape by Shape Collection 2 Modern Roots Modern Heritage Quilts by Angela Walters by Bill Volckening by Amy Ellis 46372 Retail $24.95 46373 Retail $27.95 46381 Retail $24.99 Your Cost $17.18 Save 31% Your Cost $19.25 Save 31% Your Cost $15.15 Save 39% • †70 designs, 128 color pgs • †12 projects, 112 color pgs • 12 projects, 80 color pgs • †Techniques: machine quilting • †Techniques: piecing, appliqué • †Techniques: piecing, appliqué

With over 70 quilting designs and ideas Old is new again! Modern Roots “Go modern” with Amy's bright and perfect for tackling specific shapes, this connects the past and the present with appealing designs, using traditional book gives you freedom to experiment 12 quilt projects inspired by piecing skills to create tomorrow's with quilting squares, circles, triangles, from 1840 to 1970. This book explores heirloom quilts. Your favorite blocks get diamonds, hexagons, borders, blocks, how some very old quilts might appear a scrappy, modern look with elegant and more. Step-by-step instructions, a 'modern' in today's world. From a large and up-to-date versions of time-tested visual index, and details of motifs make Lone Star quilt to intricate Snail's Trails quilt designs. Get handy hints from this book a winner! blocks, there are projects in this book top designers and learn a bit about the for everyone to enjoy. Includes full-sized history behind each block. paper templates.

NEW NEW NEW Intentional Piecing by Amy Friend Make Your First Quilt With Alex The Trendy Table 46384 Retail $28.95 Anderson by Alex Anderson by Heather Mulder Peterson Your Cost $19.46 Save 33% 46388 Retail $14.95 46396 Retail $19.50 • †14 projects, 160 color pgs Your Cost $9.89 Save 34% Your Cost $15.60 Save 20% • †Techniques: , • †5¾" x 9", 1 block, 12 layouts, • 15 projects, 24 color pgs piecing, general sewing 48 color pgs, spiral-bound • †Techniques: piecing • †Techniques: piecing, quilting, reference With Intentional Piecing, you will Use your favorite precut fabrics to create highlight specific prints within your Your first quilt is just around the corner. stunning table toppers for multiple sizes quilt design for an intended e‘ect. Learn the ropes from best-selling of surfaces. Mix up your decor with Amy provides several di‘erent blocks author Alex Anderson, who has taught snowflake, holiday, and modern-themed that will have you creating your own thousands of people to quilt through her designs. Surprise yourself by putting work of art in no time. Be inspired and books. Master the basics, from rotary together unique-shaped blocks. Includes begin fussy-cutting your way to amazing cutting to borders and machine quilting. full color diagrams. quilts and sewing projects. Includes over Take this portable guide with you or 40 pages of templates. keep it close while you sew. Choose one of the 12 layout arrangements for 12" blocks in four size options. ConnectingThreads.com • 1-800-574-6454 9 only CT Collection Prints E 96 x e $ PER YARD 100% quilting cotton c i v 5 l u s by Jody Houghton for Connecting Threads 96 Basics - Mirage & Prints SAMPLER WITH PANEL Includes 18 $fabrics5 —PRINTS one of 100% quilting cotton each collection print (including the panel) plus four coordinating prints from Connecting Threads collections (from $5.96/96 yard). Basics - Solids 9221 FQ approx. 18" x 22" Your Cost $29.45$4 PER YARD 100% quilting cotton See the entire fabric collection online96 » Flannel $7 PER YARD 100% cotton 96 Batiks $7 PER YARD 100% quilting cotton 96 Lawn $7 PER YARD 100% cotton 96 Backing $11 PER YARD 100% cotton A 96 CanvasB C $11 PER YARD 100% cotton PANEL 8988 measures approx. 25" x 44½" Metallic Prints Your Cost $4.12 96 $6 METALLIC 100% cotton

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A) Autumn Joy Banner Kit by Jody Houghton EXCLUSIVE • †Kit includes: pattern, one panel, 1¾ yards fabric, D) Autumn's Bounty Table Runner Kit notions not included • †Backing: 1¼ yards fabric needed by Mari Martin • Techniques: piecing, embellishment • †Kit includes: free pattern, 2 yards fabric including backing • †Finished size: 34½" x 41½" • †Skill level: easy • Techniques: piecing • †Finished size: 12½" x 39½" 9216 Kit with pattern Your Cost $18.05 • †Skill level: beginner 11983D PDF download* Your Cost $4.00 9214 Kit with free pattern Your Cost $11.42

B) Four Zippered Pouches for Autumn Joy Kit EXCLUSIVE by Jody Houghton E) Pumpkin Patch Table Topper • †Kit includes: pattern, 2¼ yards fabric, enough to make four • †Kit includes: free pattern, 5 yards fabric • †Backing: 2 yards pouches. Zipper pulls sold separately • Techniques: general needed for a three-pieced back • Techniques: piecing, appliqué sewing • †Finished size: 9" x 5" x 2" • †Skill level: easy • †Finished size: 42½" square • †Skill level: easy 9217 Kit with pattern Your Cost $15.92 9218 Kit with free pattern Your Cost $29.80 11984D PDF download* Your Cost $4.00 EXCLUSIVE C) Autumn Joy Zipper Pulls by Jody Houghton F) Garden Blossoms Quilt Kit Attach these cute zipper pulls to any of your purses or clutch • †Kit includes: pattern, 13 yards fabric • †Backing: 5½ yards needed • Techniques: general sewing • †Finished size: 64" x 85" bags for easier grasping. They add the perfect finishing touch • †Skill level: intermediate to Jody's Four Zippered Pouches for Autumn Joy. Four Kit with pattern zipper pulls. Approx. 1" x 1¼". 9219 Your Cost $77.48 71555 Your Cost $14.99

10 FREE SHIPPING on web orders over $50 in the contiguous United States* | HASSLE-FREE RETURNS only Collection Prints CT 96 E $ PER YARD 100% quilting cotton x e by Winthur Sempliner for Connecting Threads 5 c i v l u s Basics - Mirage & Prints 968919 FQ approx. 18" x 22" Your Cost $32.78 SAMPLERS Includes 22 $5 PRINTS 100% quilting cotton fabrics — one of each collection print. 8920 Stack 10" squares Your Cost $9.11 968921Basics Strips 2½" - Solids x WOF Your Cost $9.11 See the entire fabric $4 PER YARD8922100% Charms quilting 5" square cotton Your Cost $2.28 collection online » 96 Flannel $7 PER YARD 100% cotton 96 Batiks $7 PER YARD 100% quilting cotton 96 Lawn $7 PER YARD 100% cotton 96 Backing $11 PER YARD 100% cotton A 96 CanvasB $11 PER YARD 100% cotton 96 Metallic Prints $6 METALLIC 100% cotton

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C) Midnight Garden Table Runner Kit by Sewing Sue • †Kit includes: pattern, 3 yards fabric including backing • Techniques: piecing, appliqué EXCLUSIVE • †Finished size: 39½" x 15" • †Skill level: easy A) Heartfelt Quilted Tote Kit 8904 Kit with pattern Your Cost $23.88 • Kit includes: free pattern, 3¾ yards fabric 11188D PDF download* Your Cost $6.00 • Techniques: general sewing • †Finished size: 16" x 14" x 4" EXCLUSIVE • Skill level: easy D) Granny Love II Quilt Kit by Mari Martin 8902 Kit with free pattern Your Cost $22.35 • †Kit includes: free pattern, 10½ yards fabric • †Backing: 3¾ yards needed • Techniques: piecing B) Infatuation Pillow Kit - Set of Two • †Finished size: 58½" x 70½" • †Skill level: intermediate by Punkin Patterns 8907 Kit with free pattern Your Cost $62.58 • †Kit includes: pattern, 4 yards fabric, enough to make two E) Infatuation Queen Quilt Kit by Punkin Patterns pillows • Techniques: piecing • †Finished size: 20" square • †Kit includes: pattern, 12¾ yards fabric • †Skill level: intermediate • †Backing: 8 yards needed • Techniques: piecing 8909 Kit with pattern Your Cost $31.84 • †Finished size: 90" square • †Skill level: intermediate 11845D PDF download* Your Cost $9.00 8910 Kit with pattern Your Cost $79.74 11842D PDF download* Your Cost $9.00

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Geo Filter Teapot This adorable ceramic teapot (comes with a stainless steel loose leaf filter) will brighten up teatime. Dishwasher safe. Measures approx 8½" x 5½". Holds approx. 20 oz. A Your Cost $24.99 A) 71545 Lemon B) 71546 Nectar C) 71537 Aqua Free Pattern EXCLUSIVE Download! Teapot Trivet Pattern Download Measures approx. 2¼" x 4¼" closed 991669 PDF download* FREE *Visit the pattern page on our website for the PDF download

D) Klasse Scissor & Tape Measure Gift Set This elegant rose gold scissor and tape measure set is tastefully packaged and the perfect gift for the sewing enthusiast in your life. Just add ribbon! 60" measuring tape, approx 1¾" scissors blade. 71538 Retail $23.99 Your Cost $19.19 Save 20% B C E) Alex Anderson's Quilty Pencils These pencils feature 10 di‘erent patchwork and appliqué designs from best-selling quilt book author Alex Anderson. Have a laugh with lighthearted sayings printed on each one. Packaged in a reus- able plastic tube, this #2 HB graphite pencil set makes a welcome gift for quilt lovers or makers of all kinds. 71568 Your Cost $12.95 D F) Nancy Mink Note Card Assortment Perfect for any occasion, these lovely blank cards feature the original artwork of Nancy Mink's quilt designs. Each card has an accompanying cream-colored envelope. The four designs feature barns and country farms including Bear's Paw, Jacobs Ladder, New Prairie Queen and Rolling Star blocks. This will make a perfect gift! Includes eight cards, four designs, eight envelopes. E 71567 Your Cost $6.75

G) Open Heart Wall Quilt Kit by Rachel Pellman Kit includes all fabrics (100%) for quilt top, backing, and binding. New New Also included are batting, quilting designs, precise patterns, and complete illustrated instructions. 22" square. 71561 Your Cost $27.99

H) The Forgiving Quilt by Ann Hazelwood After the death of her husband brings out hurtful secrets, Kate Meyr strikes out to separate her life from his. She vows to restore the property he left her in Borna, Missouri, and sell it, but the longer Kate stays in town, the harder she finds it to leave. Her F G life becomes even more embroiled in Borna when she discovers a mysterious quilt in her new home. Haunted by the quilt's past, Kate is also troubled by several terrifying occurrences. Find out in this novel of self-discovery, forgiveness, and courage. Book New one in a series. Novel, 346 pgs. 46393 Retail $14.95 Your Cost $11.96 Save 20%

I) Murder with a Twist by Kay Velarde Peace becomes elusive on the Sewanee Mountains in this first installment of Kay Velarde's thrilling new series. Stella Hill knows her mother Cele is many things, but a criminal isn't one of them. However, with the untimely death of Tom Billings, that belief is di½cult to prove. Now Stella must not only save her mother's quilt business, but her life as well. Novel, 299 pgs. 46353 Retail $14.95 Your Cost $11.69 Save 22% H I

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NEW NEW NEW Color A Quilt Zen Coloring Dogs Jaybird Quilts Coloring Book by various designers by various designers by Jaybird Quilts • 45 designs, 48 pgs • 48 pgs • 5½" x 8½" booklet, 56 pgs 71564 Retail $9.99 71565 Retail $9.95 71566 Retail $12.00 Your Cost $7.99 Save 20% Your Cost $7.96 Save 20% Your Cost $9.60 Save 20% Color your heart out and design quilts Attention, dog lovers! Embark on a Enjoy more than 25 quilts to color with at the same time! Take any of the colorful journey with the Zen Coloring your favorite crayons, colored pencils, or designs o‘ered in this book and Dogs coloring book. You'll have fun fine-tip markers. Explore the possibilities surprise yourself with the unique color letting your imagination run wild without a needle or thread! The pages combinations you come up with. with the dogs. are perforated for easy removal. The possibilities are endless. Visit us online to see all coloring books!

Gelly Roll Pens Create smooth, long-lasting works of art with these archival quality ink pens. They are: waterproof, chemical resistant, fade resistant, bleed free, quick-drying, and PH neutral. A) Gelly Roll Stardust Galaxy - six pc Set Sky, rose, lime, red, golden, and purple. (.5mm) 71550 Retail $10.74 Your Cost $8.59 Save 20% A B B) Gelly Roll Classic - 5 pc Set Pink, red, purple, navy, and black. (.3mm) 71551 Retail $7.45 Your Cost $5.96 Save 20% C) Gelly Roll Dark Metallic - 5 pc Set Sepia, burgundy, hunter green, blue/black, and black. (.4mm) 71552 Retail $7.45 Your Cost $5.96 Save 20% D) Gelly Roll Moonlight Bold - 10 pc Set Neon yellow, neon orange, neon dark orange, neon pink, neon dark pink, neon purple, neon dark purple, neon green, neon turquoise, and neon blue. (.3mm) C D 71549 Retail $14.90 Your Cost $11.92 Save 20%

SIMPLY ART Colored Pencils – 36ct This package of colored pencils comes in a spectrum of 36 brilliant colors. Make your coloring books pop. They can be used for drawing, illustrating, crafting, and more. Non-toxic. 71548 Retail $6.99 Your Cost $5.59 Save 20%

Colour Pencil Drawing Set 36 pcs: 24 pencils, eight color pastels, one sanding block, one blending stump, and one kneading eraser 71515 Retail $16.49 Your Cost $13.19 Save 20%

ConnectingThreads.com • 1-800-574-6454 13 NEW! 96 Collection Prints CT $ PER YARD 100% quilting cotton E 5 x e c l u s i v All fabrics available individually in custom cuts as small by Winthur Sempliner for Connecting Threads as ¼ yard (specify96 Fat orBasics Linear quarters - Mirage at checkout). & Prints $5 PRINTS 100% quilting cotton 100% COTTON PRINTS 96 Basics - Solids $ PER YARD 100% quilting cotton 9301 4 9303 9304 96 Flannel $7 PER YARD 100% cotton 96 Batiks $7 PER YARD 100% quilting cotton 96 Lawn $7 PER YARD 100% cotton 96 Backing $11 PER YARD 100% cotton 96 Canvas $11 PER YARD 100% cotton 9305 9306 9307 9302 96 Metallic Prints $6 METALLIC 100% cotton

NEW Acorn Park Triptych FREE Pattern Download by Ann Johnson • Techniques: appliqué, embroidery • †Finished size: 11½" x 16½" • †Skill level: easy 991692 PDF download* FREE Wire Stand Tri-Stand - Grey 71473 Retail $22.00 Your Cost $17.60 Save 20%

SAMPLERS Includes 20 fabrics — one of each collection print plus 13 coordinating prints from Connecting Threads collections (from $4.96/ yard).

9327 FQ approx. 18" x 22" Your Cost $29.30 See all the fabrics in 9328 Stack 10" squares Your Cost $8.14 this sampler online » 9329 Strips 2½" x WOF Your Cost $8.14 9330 Charms 5" square Your Cost $2.03

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NEW A) Mini Twirl Kit by Fig Tree & Co. • †Kit includes: pattern, two charm packs, 1¾ yards fabric • †Backing: ⅞ yard needed • Techniques: piecing • †Finished size: 22¼" x 24" • †Skill level: easy 9416 Kit with pattern Your Cost $18.20 56058 Pattern packet Your Cost $6.50

NEW & EXCLUSIVE B) Squirrel Park Table Topper Kit • †Kit includes: free pattern, 4¾ yards fabric• †Backing: 3¼ yards needed • Techniques: piecing • †Finished size: 52½" square • †Skill level: easy 9415 Kit with free pattern Your Cost $28.31

ConnectingThreads.com • 1-800-574-6454 15 NEW Easy-Peasy Placemats Kit by Punkin Patterns • †Kit includes: pattern, 2 yards fabric (enough to make four placemats) • Techniques: piecing • †Finished size: 12" x 18" • †Skill level: beginner 9414 Kit with pattern Your Cost $20.92 11847D PDF download* Your Cost $9.00

NEW O‘set Quilt Kit by Jeni Baker • †Kit includes: pattern, 7¾ yards fabric • †Backing: 5¼ yards needed • Techniques: piecing • †Finished size: 61" x 84" • †Skill level: beginner 9417 Kit with pattern Your Cost $50.44 11840D PDF download*Your Cost $4.50

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NEW & EXCLUSIVE NEW A) Sassy Mitts Kit B) Acorn Hollow Table Runner Kit • †Kit includes: free pattern, 2 yards fabric, by Mari Martin enough to make two mitts • †Kit includes: free pattern, 2¼ yards fabric • Techniques: general sewing including backing • †Finished size: 5½" x 33" • Techniques: piecing • †Skill level: easy • †Finished size: 14½" x 40½" 9412 Kit with free pattern • †Skill level: easy Your Cost $11.92 9413 Kit with free pattern Your Cost $13.41

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Annex Double-Zip Box Pouch November Vintage Pattern Download Blessings Wall Hanging by Sew Sweetness Pattern • †Finished sizes: 8" x 3" x 2¼"; 11¼" by Shabby Fabrics 12125D PDF download* • †Finished size: 12" x 18" Your Cost $7.00 55995 Pattern packet Your Cost $9.50

*Visit the pattern page on our website for the PDF download ConnectingThreads.com • 1-800-574-6454 17 New Tools New New A) Quilt Soap Quilt Soap is a non-phosphorus biodegradable soap. It is perfect for washing all kinds of quilts, including antiques and delicates such as lace and scarves. Recommended by quilters because it cleans thoroughly, leaving your quilts smelling fresh, clean, and residue-free. One tablespoon per wash is all you need. Made in the USA. 8 oz. 21359 Retail $12.95 Your Cost $10.36 Save 20% A B B) Dritz Mighty Travel Iron Take this mini iron to your next quilt retreat or wherever you need an iron on the go! Features a non-stick sole plate that heats quickly and has steam and no-steam settings. Perfect for appli- New qué, bias tape, quilting and sewing projects. Includes a blue nylon storage bag and a measuring cup. 82350 Retail $33.99 Your Cost $27.19 Save 20% C) Essential Color Wheel Companion This durable, color-accurate, double-sided color wheel features 24 pure colors with four essential color-plan wheels for each color. The opposite side shows a range of each pure color's tints, C shades, and tones. Pure-color wedges are slotted so you can audition colors (fabrics, paint swatches, etc) alongside them to ensure a perfect match. Includes instructions for choosing colors that work together, taking the mystery out of working with tints, tones, and shades. G 82352 Retail $12.95 Your Cost $10.36 Save 20% D) Table Stand Only Measures 12" x 14". 71331 Retail $22.00 Your Cost $17.60 Save 20% H Table Stand Headers Show o‘ your mini quilts in style! No assembly required, these headers simply slip on. Table stand sold separately, above. Headers I measure approx. 12" wide and vary in height. E) 71557 Pumpkin and Fence Retail $12.10 Your Cost $9.68 Save 20% D F) 71431 Double Scroll Retail $7.15 Your Cost $5.72 Save 20% J G) 71482 Holly Retail $14.52 Your Cost $11.62 Save 20% H) 71332 Daisy Retail $12.10 Your Cost $9.68 Save 20% I) 77783 Sun Retail $12.10 Your Cost $9.68 Save 20% New J) 77784 Classic Curl Retail $12.10 Your Cost $9.68 Save 20% K K) 71333 3 Evergreen Retail $12.10 Your Cost $9.68 Save 20% L) 71334 3 Star Retail $12.10 Your Cost $9.68 Save 20% M) 71335 Acorn Retail $12.10 Your Cost $9.68 Save 20% E L N) Marilee's Numbered Pins These high-quality, stainless steel, flathead pins are the perfect solution for organizing quilt blocks, rows and columns when F M order is important to the design of the quilt. Simply pin a Numbered Pin in the upper left hand corner of a block, row, or column to keep track of specific pieces as you rotate or shift your fabrics. Includes a convenient, compartmentalized, two-sided New case for easy organization. Contains eight pins of each number 1-20 for a total of 130 pins. 21361 Your Cost $24.95 O) SAR Acid-Free Storage Boxes Made of white, bu‘ered, acid-free, corrugated fiberboard. The medium size will hold a baby or lap quilt, and the large size will hold larger-sized quilts. Includes 24, 20" x 30" sheets of unbu‘ered, acid-free tissue. 71437 Large 18" x 30" x 6" Retail $25.99 Your Cost $20.79 Save 20% 71436 Medium 15" x 18" x 5"Retail $17.99 Your Cost $14.39 Save 20% N O

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NEW NEW NEW Make Star Quilts by various designers On My Way to Baltimore Rock That Quilt Block: Hourglass 46375 Retail $14.95 by Linda Thielfoldt by Linda J. Hahn Your Cost $11.46 Save 23% 46378 Retail $24.95 46379 Retail $24.95 • †11 projects, 40 color pgs Your Cost $18.88 Save 24% Your Cost $19.96 Save 20% • †Techniques: piecing • †10 projects, 96 color pgs • †11 projects, 80 color pgs • †Techniques: piecing, appliqué • †Techniques: piecing, appliqué Make Star Quilts pays homage to timeless star quilts. There's something are Rock the hourglass block in this second for everyone in this book from gorgeous extraordinarily beautiful. Author Linda book in a series by Linda Hahn. Take classics to modern star quilts and helps you make the journey to creating this specific block and play around with more. Use up your stash with scrap- your own version of this renowned color, placement, and much more to and precut-friendly patterns. Featuring design with projects inspired by classic create stunning visual quilts. Detailed quilts by popular designers such as Alex quilts of the 1880s. Features various block instructions are provided for Anderson, Beth Ferrier, Mary Fons, Jan colorways, 18" blocks, and a sea of di‘erent measurements, in addition to Krentz, Sandy Bonsib, Elena Roscoe, tips and tricks to creating marvelous tips and tricks along the way. Sherri McConnell, Barbara Cline, Kathleen designs with rich detail. Whiting, and Natalia Bonner.

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