Hey Andover Fans!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand new Pinterest page! On our boards, you’ll find images of our newest collections, free quilt patterns, and much more.
This week we’re giving away a free fat quarter bundle to one of our lucky Pinterest followers. We’ll be selecting the winner at random next Tuesday at Noon. Click the link below to our Pinterest page, and hit the “Follow All” button for a chance to win!
Happy pinning!
Ahhhh the time has come…. to announce the Grand Prize Winner of Andover Fabrics Summer Schoolhouse Fat Quarter Tuesday Sweepstakes!
Randomly selected from all the entrants who had correct answers to all six weeks’ questions is……… drum roll please……..
Jennie P. from NC!! Lucky Jennie will receive fat quarter collections from six different designers – one from each week of the contest. She writes:
Dear Gail, Wow! I’m so very excited to hear this great news, I can hardly believe it! You totally made my day. I think I’m most excited about getting some of Lonni Rossi’s French Twist fabrics. I actually had them on my list of to-buy fabrics for a quilt I want to make. I know exactly what I’ll be doing with all of these goodies. I planned on making some quilts for my 2 nieces for Christmas, but I didn’t know what fabrics I wanted to use, now I have so many options! Thank you so much, thanks to Andover!
Many thanks for all who entered our contest! Be sure to stay connected by following our Andover Here! blog, along with our Facebook page and Pinterest boards, and follow us on Twitter so you can see the latest and best fabrics by our talented designers. Oh and hey you can bet you’ll have more fun contests coming your way……..
We’re delighted that you dropped by to visit our Andover Here! blog, and be a part of American Patchwork and Quilting’s One Million Pillowcase Blog Hop. Andover Fabrics is a proud sponsor of The One Million Pillowcase Challenge. Today is our turn to share some of the fun pillowcase projects we have in store for local charities.
As Marketing Director for Andover and a shop owner, I’ve seen first hand what a difference in the lives of others ANYONE and EVERYONE can make on every level, from Executive Editor Jennifer Keltner’s courageous and inventive concept of The One Million Pillowcase Challenge, to the countless hours of thousands of people, young and old from all walks of life, who donate their time, talent, money, to help brighten the day of those in need.
Jennifer, along with Advertising Director Amy Gates, made a special visit to my shop Ladyfingers Sewing Studio recently, to jump start a new “Sew For All” charity sew day that I hold each month. We made about 140 pillowcases that day, plus dozens more were shipped in by friends from all over the country.
One day, a very lovely friend and customer Vera, from Fleetwood, PA, dropped by with over 400, yes that’s Four Hundred pillowcases she made by herself for us to add to the tally! We were all speechless at the sight of this labor of love, as she dumped bag after bag of beautifully made pillowcases, and could not help but think of all the happy recipients’ smiling faces to come.
One of our most popular designers, Jo Morton, held a workshop recently where the students used leftover fabrics to create beautiful pillowcases to add to the One Million Pillowcase tally. It was a lovely effort and a wonderful way to end a weekend of sewing!
Today I’ll share a brand new Andover fabric collection with you, as I just received sample yardage of Thomas Knauer’s “Frippery” collection. We’ll use the basic Roll it Up pillowcase pattern, which is super-easy to make, and shows off this fabric to a “T”!
Here we are, almost all rolled up and ready to sew!
Are here we are, serging the seams lickety split!
And just like that, we have a lovely Frippery pillowcase!
Here’s a great free to use pillowcase pattern featuring Lonni Rossi’s French Twist collection! What a great way to show someone you care..
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases
Here’s another fun to make pillowcase pattern that features my “Dimples” collection. In the photo you’ll see a range of some of the latest Dimple colors – would you believe we now have 154?? Choose your own rainbow to bring a smile to someone’s face! This is Pattern 26 – another free pattern download from the One Million Pillowcase Challenge site. Click on the pillowcase below to download this and all the free patterns offered! You see many examples featuring Andover Fabrics!
We hope you enjoyed visiting with us today, and look forward to seeing you again ! Be sure to make some pillowcases and share your photos with us via our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/andoverfabrics?ref=hl and visit our Pinterest boards! http://pinterest.com/andoverfabrics/
You won’t want to miss a thing, so be sure to continue the hop to visit all these great blogs listed below. Enjoy and be inspired to help us meet and exceed One Million Pillowcases!
Schedule:
1. Welcome from American Patchwork & Quilting (http://www.allpeoplequilt.
2. Rashida Coleman-Hale (http://www.iheartlinen.
3. Olivia and Alayna’s Pillowcase Project (http://www.allpeoplequilt.
4. Morgan’s Smile Factory (http://www.allpeoplequilt.
5. Pat Sloan (http://blog.patsloan.com/)
6. Northcott (http://pattispatchwork.com/)
7. Betsy Chutchian (http://
8. Vanessa Christenson (http://www.
9. Andover Fabrics (http://blog.andoverfabrics.
10. Laurie Simpson (http://minickandsimpson.
11. Oak Hill, Ohio (http://www.allpeoplequilt.
12. Robert Kaufman Fabrics (http://www.swatchandstitch.
13. Pam Buda (http://www.heartspunquilts.
14. Indygo Junction (http://www.indygojunction.
15. 4-H (http://www.allpeoplequilt.
16. Katie Hennagir (http://baywindowquiltshop.
17. Anni Downs (http://hatchedandpatched.
18. FreeSpirit Fabrics (http://www.freespiritfabric.
19. American Patchwork & Quilting Staff (http://www.allpeoplequilt.
20. Patty Young (http://modkidboutique.
21. Moda Fabrics (http://modafabrics.blogspot.
22. Monica Solorio-Snow (http://thehappyzombie.com/
23. Moda Bake Shop (http://www.modabakeshop.com/)
24. Andover Fabrics (http://blog.andoverfabrics.
25. Roseann Kermes from Rosebud’s Cottage (http://rosebudscottage.
26. Ann Kelle for Shannon Fabrics (http://www.annkelle.com/
27. Therm O Web (http://blog.thermoweb.com/)
28. Edyta Sitar (http://www.
29. Fabri-Quilt (http://inspiredbyfabric.
30. Cherri House (www.cherryhousequilts.com)
We are delighted to remind you that YOU CAN STILL ENTER TO WIN THE GRAND PRIZE for the FQTS – which means you can win a fat quarter bundle from each week! That’s 6 collections worth of fabric! All you need to do is go back and answer the questions posted for the previous 6 weeks’ contests – and do it by noon on Tuesday, Sept. 11.
Here’s the link to see the contest rules http://blog.andoverfabrics.com/?p=1502
Like the cool bin? Here’s where to find it, plus much more! Quilted Koala – Home
So don’t miss out on your chance to win – watch the videos, and answer the questions. We’ll announce the winner shortly after we have that person (hopefully YOU) confirmed. Good Luck!
Gail
I’m delighted to announce the winner of our 6th great week of Andover Fabrics Fat Quarter Tuesday Sweepstakes! Of the entrants who answered Week #6’s question correctly, the person who was randomly selected to win a gorgeous and stylish collection of City Scenes fabrics by Jane Dixon is…… Suzanne of Havertown, PA!! Suzanne writes:
Dear Gail, Thank you so much. I’m so excited to hear I won Jane Dixon’s City Scenes. The schoolhouse sessions are fun and informative and a great way to introduce us to many of Andover’s fabric designers with their latest creations. I’m not a consistent blog reader, so I also appreciate your email reminders of the weekly contest video.
We delighted to remind you that YOU CAN STILL ENTER TO WIN THE GRAND PRIZE for the FQTS – which means you can win a fat quarter bundle from each week! That’s 6 collections worth of fabric! All you need to do is go back and answer the questions posted for the previous 6 weeks’ contests – and do it by noon on Tuesday, Sept. 11.
Here’s the link to see the contest rules http://blog.andoverfabrics.com/?p=1502
Also, be sure to take the hint from our winner Suzanne and sign up for our email newsletter, (just go to our homepage and click on the link) and follow us on Facebook and Twitter while you are at it! You don’t want to miss a thing as we continue to bring you the best fabrics by the best designers along with lots of inspiration and good times!
Hello Gail,I was so surprised to learn that I had won the drawing for this week and that I would be receiving a fat quarter bundle of Mary Engelbreit fabrics. I have enjoyed seeing the different designers present their new fabric collections each week. Thank you for letting us “visit” Summer Schoolhouse.Thanks again….I’m delighted to be a winner!
Good Day Quilters!It’s FAT Quarter Tuesday here at Andover Fabrics. That means it’s time for our sixth Summer Schoolhouse Fat Quarter Tuesdays Sweepstakes question.
Today’s question comes from the YouTube video of Gail Kessler’s presentation at Andover Fabrics Schoolhouse, Kansas City, May 2012.
Watch Gail’s video to find the answer to this question:
What is the name of the free quilt pattern available at www.andoverfabrics.com featuring Kelly Lee-Creel’s Storybook Lane collection?
Once you’ve found the answer send an email with your answer to: contest@andoverfabrics.com
We’ll enter all the correct answers into the drawing for this weeks prize, one (1) large fat quarter bundle of fabric from our featured designer’s collection.
The winner will be announced shortly after the following FAT Quarter Tuesday.
Your correct answer will also put you in the running for the Grand Prize. Remember, you must answer all six questions correctly in order to be eligible for the Grand Prize.
Contestants who answer all of our Summer Schoolhouse Fat Quarter Tuesdays Sweepstakes questions correctly will also be entered to win our Grand Prize, which is one (1) large fat quarter bundle of from each of our six featured designers’ collections. For a total of six (6) fat quarter bundles!
We’ll be aggregating all contestant’s answers by their unique email address, so if you enter all of the Weekly Prize contests we’ll be gathering all your answers for entry into the Grand Prize contest automatically. Be sure to send all of your entries from the same email account.
For the latest information on the Summer Schoolhouse Fat Quarter Tuesdays Sweepstakes, follow our blog, and be sure to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!
The Summer Schoolhouse Fat Quarter Tuesdays Sweepstakes has begun! Start watching those videos now for your chance to win.
We have a winner! Colleen of North Port FL answered this week’s question correctly and was randomly chosen among all of you who did the same. A gorgeous fat quarter bundle of Lonni Rossi’s French Twist fabrics is on it’s way to her. Collen writes:
How exciting! This is always such a fun contest, especially with two ways to win. Thank you! I can’t wait for the UPS man!
We couldn’t be happier for Colleen! Don’t miss out on your chances to win – you have two weeks to go for the weekly prizes, followed by the opportunity to go all the way and win the GRAND PRIZE of 6 collections worth of fat quarter bundles! Watch, play and win!
Good Day Quilters!It’s FAT Quarter Tuesday here at Andover Fabrics. That means it’s time for our fifth Summer Schoolhouse Fat Quarter Tuesdays Sweepstakes question.
Today’s question comes from the YouTube video of Mary Engelbreit’s presentation at Andover Fabrics Schoolhouse, Kansas City, May 2012.
Watch Mary’s video to find the answer to this question:
Mary’s second line for Andover Fabrics is due out in October 2012. What is it called?
Once you’ve found the answer send an email with your answer to: contest@andoverfabrics.com
We’ll enter all the correct answers into the drawing for this weeks prize, one (1) large fat quarter bundle of fabric from our featured designer’s collection.
The winner will be announced shortly after the following FAT Quarter Tuesday.
Your correct answer will also put you in the running for the Grand Prize. Remember, you must answer all six questions correctly in order to be eligible for the Grand Prize.
Contestants who answer all of our Summer Schoolhouse Fat Quarter Tuesdays Sweepstakes questions correctly will also be entered to win our Grand Prize, which is one (1) large fat quarter bundle of from each of our six featured designers’ collections. For a total of six (6) fat quarter bundles!
We’ll be aggregating all contestant’s answers by their unique email address, so if you enter all of the Weekly Prize contests we’ll be gathering all your answers for entry into the Grand Prize contest automatically. Be sure to send all of your entries from the same email account.
For the latest information on the Summer Schoolhouse Fat Quarter Tuesdays Sweepstakes, follow our blog, and be sure to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!
The Summer Schoolhouse Fat Quarter Tuesdays Sweepstakes has begun! Start watching those videos now for your chance to win.
August 13, 2012
Just a quick note to let you know that our NEW “Threads” book — Garden Gate Threads — is now available to ship to your shop . All Pre-orders & AutoShip orders have been shipped!
The new book has also shipped to several of our distributors! We have mailed 3,000 postcards to shops on our mailing list — shop owners, if you are not currently on on our mailing list, be sure to give us a call so that we can also keep your shop on our postal mailing list!
| Following the tradition of “Threads” books, Garden Gate Threads features a variety of projects — 17 in all — that will be season-spanning additions to the home! We know your customers will enjoy dreaming and planning of ways to expand their creativity and may have a hard time deciding which quilt or item to make first. Attached is a fabric requirement list for the four quilts featured in the book. I hope this will enable you to check your inventory, contact Andover for fabric where needed, and be prepared to display the new book with fabrics and kits. Retail price – $25.00 Shop owners, if you are not yet on our preorder or auto ship lists, please call or email us to order. |
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One year I planted a friendship cutting garden in the spring with a variety of flower seeds given to me by girlfriends. Among the summer annuals were bright early bloomers and midsummer colors that filled the patch. Late season delights appeared unexpectedly to make me believe a season of watering, fertilizing and cultivating was worth the results. My intent was to select the perfect bouquets paired with antique vases to share with friends.
Developing a “Threads” book is much like growing a garden. I plant the idea seeds, a visual theme, such as Garden Gate. The concept grows as my designer friends sketch and create. Often I sprinkle their studios with samples of my newest fabrics or bits of hand-dyed wool for color inspiration. The time has to be right for planting the seeds, as everyone has family and very busy lives. Some projects bloom early and others are worth the wait. The growing season is longer than one might think. Often it takes a couple of years to gather just the right group of projects that work well together in a visual bouquet of creations. The right mix … a few quilts, wool applique, hand sewing projects, pincushions, perhaps a purse, and always a hooked rug … makes for a classic “Threads” book to share with you!
Take a look below at just some of the wonderful projects that are featured in Garden Gate Threads — I wonder which will be your favorite.
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Mother Earth Hooked Rug
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 Rosebud Stars Quilt |
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Lily Faire Quilt |
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Feathers & Flowers Wool Applique
Gathering Tote |
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 For Yo-ur Love Embellished Necklace |
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 Bumbleberry Pie Quilt |
With the heat of the summer upon us, we can all enjoy some floral beauty without the need for watering!
Creatively yours,
Renee Nanneman
The Need’l Love Company
www.needllove.com
Email needlove@gvi.net
573.372.3700
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