Paramount Sewing's Textiles Catalog

Paramount Sewing’s Textiles Catalog

Table of Contents

#4 Robert Kaufman

#10 Northcott

#16 Benartex

#23 EE Schenck/Maywood Studios

#25 Blank Quilting

#27 Free Spirit

#30 Henry Glass Co.

#32 Hoffman Fabrics

#36 Kanvas Studios

#39 Michael Miller

#42 Moda

#47 P & B Textiles

#48 Quilting Treasures

#53 Studio E Fabrics

#55 Timeless Treasures

#58 Windham Fabrics

#60 Wilmington Prints

#66

#71

Other Branded Collections

Coming soon collections

Robert Kaufman Kona Solids

Price $9.99yd

The #1 quilting solid with the broadest range of 365 colors.

Robert Kaufman Fusions Blender Collection

Price $12.99yd

One of the Broadest collections of textures meets colors that compliment any fabric creation combinations you may have.

Photo by Paolo De Santis

Autumn Boutique

Price $13.99yd

Autumn Trails

Price $14.99yd

Lunn Studios Artisan Batiks

Price $13.99yd

Renowned fiber artists Debra Lunn & Michael Mrowka (pronounced ma-ROOF-ka) of Lunn Studios proudly bring their stunning and acclaimed hand-dyed batiks to Robert Kaufman Company.

Florence Price $14.99yd

Fusions Brushwork Price $12.99yd

Garden Gloss Sateen Price $13.99yd

Holiday Flourish Snow

Flower

Price $14.99yd

Kapua

Price $14.99yd

Jaikumari

Price $15.99yd

Jeweled Leaves

Price $14.99yd

Kona Sheen

Price $11.99yd

Mammoth Organic Solids

Price $12.99yd

Liberty

Price $14.99yd

Nature’s Harvest

Price $14.99yd

Misty Garden

Price $14.99yd

Coming February 2024

Natural Blooms

Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Artisal Batiks Marshland

Price $14.99yd

On The Road

Pearl Light

Price $13.99yd

Persis

Price $13.99yd

Sale $6.00yd

Rosette

Price $14.99yd

Artisan Batik Sparkle

Price $13.99yd

Artisan Batik Sunrise Blossoms

Price $14.99yd

Artisan Batik Seashore

Price $15.99yd

Artisan Batik Terrain

Price $14.99yd

Snow Snuggles Flannel

Price $14.99yd

Terrancina

Price $12.99yd

Sale $6.00yd

Venice

Price $13.99yd

Warehouse District

Price $13.99yd

Morning Mist Batiks

Price $15.99yd

Stonehenge Gradations Ombre

Price $15.99yd

Linda has always had a passion for color and design, which drove her to pursue a career in the arts.

Glisten Pearl Blender

Price $15.99yd

What makes Patrick stand out in the quilting world is his passion to use his many creative talents to attract quilters of every age and style.

Allure

Price $14.99yd

Coming September 2023

Botanica Price $15.99yd

Sale $11.19yd

Blush Price $15.99yd

Color

Price $14.99yd

Coming February 2024 Daydreamin’

Color

Destination

Modern Love

Price $15.99yd

Ooh La La Price $13.99yd

Soar

Price $15.99yd

Morning Blossom Price $14.99yd

Ophelia Price $13.99yd

Spirit Of Love

Price $15.99yd

Glisten Sorbet Price $13.99yd

September Morning Price $15.99yd

Stonehenge Surface Price $14.99yd

The Cave

Price $14.99yd

Windswept Stonehenge

Price $14.99yd

The Great Outdoors

Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Totally Tartan Wovens

Price $15.99yd

A little about Quilting

During the 1800s in many parts of the country there was a custom that a young girl make a baker's dozen of quilt tops before she became engaged. This collection consisted of 12 utility quilts, undoubtedly pieced, and 1 masterpiece quilt, which was either a pieced or applique quilt, for her bridal bed. After her engagement, she would take final steps to turn her tops into finished quilts.

Another custom was for mothers to make several quilts for each of her children to have when they left home to start life as adults. A variation of this custom continues to this day as quilters continue to make heirloom quilts for their children or grandchildren.

In the mid 1800s the introduction of the sewing machine somewhat altered the dependence on hand-sewing. Long before electricity became common, quilters could power a sewing machine with a foot treadle or hand crank. The invention of a separate quilting attachment for the sewing machine by Henry Davis of Chicago did not seem to be widely used; hand quilting remained the favored method for nearly a century.

Much of the handwork involved in quilting may have been a form of relaxation for pioneer women, a relief from the drudgery and real labor of family life on the frontier. Additionally, fine handwork was a source of pride and status.

Chalk Texture

Price $12.99yd

Fleurish

Price $12.99yd

Benartextures Blenders

Price $13.99yd

We started with two simple patterns and then added color - burnIshed shades of rust, orange, and olive paired with cool purples, Blues, and teals – to create something spectacular!

Price $12.99yd

Cotton Shot Price $12.99yd

Price $13.99yd

Color Weave Pearl

Cotton Shot Pearl

New Hue

Price $12.99yd

New Hue Pearl

Price $12.99yd

Chalk Garden

Price $13.99yd

Poured Color 2 Price $13.99yd

Winter Wool Flannel Price $12.99yd

Prismatics

Price $15.99yd

A Botanical Season

Price $15.99yd

Autumn Elegance

Price $12.99yd

Bali Palettes Summer

Price $14.99yd

Accent On Sunflowers

Price $13.99yd

Bali Palettes Caribbean

Price $15.99yd

Bernina Exclusive Prints

Price $13.99yd

Atlantis (Mythical Mermaids)

Price $13.99yd

Bali Palettes Sherbets

Price $14.99yd

Blue & White Elegance

Price $12.99yd

Chalk Texture

Price $12.99yd

Cheers To You

Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Free Motion Fantasy 2

Price $13.99yd

Hooked On Fish

Price $13.99yd

Harvest Gold

Price $12.99yd

Sale $9.09yd

Imagine Price $13.99yd

Colorful Cats

Price $13.99yd

Heartscapes

Price $13.99yd

Thomas Kinkade

Coastal Haven

Price $14.99yd

Sale $10.49yd

Not Your Momma’s Garden

Price $13.99yd

Sunshine Cats

Price $14.99yd

Savannah

Price $13.99yd

Sale $6.00yd

Radiance

Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Violet Twilight

Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Willow Price $13.99yd

Rainforest

Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Winterberry Floral

Price $13.99yd

Humorous Quilting Quotes

1. To quilt is to live.

2. Quilt until you wilt!

3. Itching to be stitching

4. Put your foot down and QUILT.

5. Quilting forever… housework never!

6. Quilting is my passion … chocolate comes in a close second.

7. Behind every quilter is a big pile of fabric.

8. A messy house is the sign of a happy quilter.

9. Creative clutter is more blessed than tidy idleness.

10.Dull women have neat sewing rooms.

11.Every quilter has a masterpiece inside.

12.Quilting is a scrap of happiness.

13.Quilts are like friends, a great source of comfort.

14.Quilting is like love… do it with abandon.

15.“There is a very fine line between hobby and mental illness.” – Dave Barry

16.When life gives you scraps, make a quilt.

17.A good day is a day spent quilting.

18.Any time is stitchin’ time.

19.As ye sew, so shall ye rip.

20.Count your blessings/ Stitch them one by one.

21.A bed without a quilt is like a sky without stars.

22.Don’t needle the quilter!

23.Hug your sewing machine.

24.So much fabric, so little time.

25.Warning: this vehicle stops at all fabric shops.

26.Old quilters never die, they just go batty.

27.Old quilters never die, they just go to pieces.

28.The best things in life are quilted.

29.“I will not buy any more fabric until I use up the stash I have at home,” I said. And then I laughed and laughed.

30.Sew on and sew forth!

Shadow Play Flannel

Price $15.99yd

Floragraphix V

Price $13.99yd

Little Lambies Flannel

Price $14.99yd

Solitaire Whites

Price $11.99yd

Hummingbird Heaven

Price $14.99yd

Maywood Studio Batiks

Price $14.99yd

Bonnie’s Butterflies Flannel

Price $14.99yd

Island Batiks

Price $13.99yd/$14.99yd

Silver Jubilee

Price $13.99yd

Boho Bouquet

Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Live To Ride

Price $14.99yd

Fruit For Thought

Price $14.99yd

Lower The Volume

Price $13.99yd

Keep It Reel

Price $13.99yd

Sunrise Garden

Price $14.99yd

A little about fabric quality

What’s the difference between fabric sold in the big box stores and that sold in online catalogs and dedicated quilt stores? There really is a quality difference, and it starts out before the fabric was even designed. All cotton quilt fabric begins with cloth called greige goods (pronounced gray goods). This is basic cotton fabric, unbleached and untreated. It’s the very base on which every quilt fabric is built, and the quality can vary greatly. It all depends on thread count.

Thread Counts

It all depends on thread count. Look at a piece of quilt fabric and you can see threads running horizontally and vertically. The number of threads per square inch makes up the thread count. Counts of close to 70 are ideal for quilting – easy to needle, yet solid enough to withstand normal usage.

Look at a piece of quilt fabric and you can see threads running horizontally and vertically. The number of threads per square inch makes up the thread count. Counts of close to 70 are ideal for quilting – easy to needle, yet solid enough to withstand normal usage. Higher thread counts make it difficult to get the needle through, especially when hand sewing and quilting. Anyone who’s tried to use a sheet for backing fabric discovers this fact. Get a thread count lower than 60, though, and the fabric will be too loose, falling apart easily and stretching out of shape even as you sew.

Kaffe Fasset Collective

Price $14.99yd

Kaffe Fassett has inspired people across the world with his colourful work in fabric, knitting, needlepoint, patchwork, painting and mosaic

Island Vacation

Price $16.99yd

Denise remembers how much she loved finger painting at Kindergarten. All that fabulous freedom of Expression! Art was all she ever wanted to do. She has a background as an Illustrator, having graduated in Commercial Illustration at The Queensland

Abandoned Collection

Price $13.99yd

Abandoned II

Price $14.99yd

Moon Garden

Price $16.99yd

Moon Garden is a fabric collection that pays tribute to those of us who bloom at night. When the sun goes down most people Move inside and start winding down from the day. Outside, Under the glow of moonlight, a whole other world is just waking Up.

Nightshade (déjà vu)

Price $16.99yd

Stillness In Nature

Price $14.99yd

Tula’s True Colors

Price $13.99yd

Parisville (déjà vu)

Price $15.99yd

Tiny Beasts

Price $14.99yd

Worn Croc Blenders

Price $14.99yd

Pizzazz

Price $14.99yd

Tula Pink

Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Besties

Price $15.99yd

After Five Price $14.99yd American Truckers Price $13.99yd Flannel

Aaah! Do you remember the excitement of a snow day and the First coast down the hill on your sled? How about the thrill of Throwing that first snowball, building a snowman, or digging out A snow cave. Wasn’t it wonderful coming home to that hot cup Of chocolate with marshmallows on top to warm your fingers!

What does 45 & 60 mean?

To determine the width of your fabric, measure the finished length of your project plus 2 inches. Multiply that number by 1.5 to get the desired width in inches.

Note: If you’re hemming a piece of fabric, add .5 inch to both measurements for a hem allowance.

For example, if you have a 9-inchfinished item and want it to be 11 inches wide, multiply 9 + (.5) = 10 + .5 = 12 inches and then divide into 3 (for ease of cutting).

Yardage needed will also depend on how intricate or detailed your design is; start with about three times as much yarn as you think you’ll need to complete the project successfully (meaning 36 yards per square foot would be good for most projects).

What Does 45 And 60 Mean On A Sewing Pattern?

To determine the width of fabric you’ll need, measure your doorway or window opening in inches and multiply by 2 (for a total of 4). Then divide that number by 36 to get the yardage required for your project.

For example, if your door opening is 24 inches wide and you want a piece that’s 72 inches long, you would need 3 yards of fabric. Make sure to buy enough so that there’s plenty of excess so you can hem it or cut it if needed. Always remember to allow for allowances for selvage (the unfinished edges at both ends) and finish (such as binding or tape); these factors will affect how much material you actually need

Width of Fabric

1. 45 inches is the width of a single fabric sheet that’s 6 feet long and 2 inches wide 2. 60 inches is the width of a single fabric sheet that’s 9 feet long and 1 inch wide Patterns often list both measurements so you can choose the right size for your project When measuring, remember to allow extra room on either end of your fabric so you have enough material to work with To make sure your seams are aligned correctly, use a ruler or tape measure as you sew

Quilt Jokes

What did Captain Picard say to the quilting machine repairman?

Make it sew.

Did you hear about the guy that quit his job at a quilt filling factory? He said he was fed up of feeling down...

My friend told me he holds a world record in quilt making

I suspect his whole story is fabricated.

My wife asked me, “Which one of my two quilts you like better?” I said, “I refuse to make blanket statements.”

Why did the quilter bring a ladder to the quilt show?

To reach new heights in patchwork!

What’s a quilter’s favorite exercise?

Fabric aerobics – stretching, bending, and reaching for that perfect piece!

What did the teeny tiny blanket have over the large quilt?

It was Microsoft.

How did the kidnapper guarantee that the tailor would make him a quilt?

He thread-end them

Holiday Snow White/White

Price $14.99yd

Luminous Blooms

Price $13.99yd

Price $14.99yd

It’s time for a great big adventure in the “Great Outdoors”!

These cozy fabrics feature fun outdoor themes –camping, fishing and the animals of the wilderness.

The monochromatic palette with a touch of red makes this collection modern and masculine, perfect to decorate a cabin or as a gift to the nature lover in your life!

A little about Remnants

Buying remnant fabric is an excellent way to buy expensive material at an affordable price. If you don't need much fabric for a project, you may find designer fabric remnants in the remnant bin at your local fabric store for a fraction of their regular price. Keep reading for some ideas.

What can I do with Fabric Remnants?

Fabric remnants may be small, but they can significantly impact a project. Here are four popular uses for fabric remnants:

• Baby Blankets

Remnants of fabric from worn-out clothing are often very soft and perfect for making baby blankets. If you need to make a soft, beautiful, unique blanket for a little one in your life, check your bin of fabric remnants or look at cotton fabric remnants for sale.

• Chair Cushions

Chair cushions are small, making a good project for anyone who wants to learn upholstery.

• Pillows

It only takes a little fabric to make a pillow. Pillows also can only match what is necessary for the room. Making a few discount fabric remnants into colorful pillows is an excellent way to add a pop of color to any room.

• Quilting

If you've looked carefully at a quilt, you may have noticed that it was made of many small pieces. In the old days, making a quilt was a way to use a cloth that would have been thrown out. Today, quilting has become an art form.

Next time you finish a sewing project, don't just throw your scraps away. You can set them aside; they may be helpful for another project. If you need inspiration, why not check the fabric remnants for sale at your favorite fabric store.

Fairy Frost Collection

Price $12.99yd

Michael Miller’s Fairy Frost blender collection is a full color line with both glitter and non glitter to add some extra shimmer to any project.

Baja Batiks

Price $16.99yd

Baja Batiks offers a wide collection of bright colors, varying textures, and numerous accents in batiks that will bring any project to life.

Fanciful Sea Life

Price $14.99yd

Mon Ami

Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Feline Friends

Price $8.99 panel

Sale $6.29 panel

If you are looking to add any kind of feline cuteness to a project, These panels will help with that!

Marble & Stardust

Price $13.99yd

Sale $6.00yd

Opulent Floral

Price $14.99yd

Whisper

Price $12.99yd

Sale $6.00yd

8 Facts About the Nine Patch Block

We all love a good history lesson, right? Well actually, if are like me, history was not your thing in school, but learning the history of something you are interested in (aka sewing/quilting) is pretty intriguing and you could basically read about it all day.

As we dive into the Scrappy Summer Sew Along this year, I thought it would be fun to learn a bit more about the block we are all putting together. Here are 8 facts I learned about the Nine Patch Block:

1. The first known Nine Patch Quilts were made at the beginning of the nineteenth century (source).

2. Quilting on these quilts was usually simple as they were made for everyday use ( source).

3. Many girls learned to sew making this quilt for is ease of piecing (source).

4. The nine patch block was used for simplicity and manageable blocks. Typically, quilts were made by adding small pieces of fabric or strips to an ever-growing top. This became difficult to work with as the quilt top approached its full size. Thus, they started breaking them into manageable blocks, or the nine patch block ( source).

5. In the 1850’s nine patch block quilts were considered a lower class pastime to keep youngsters entertained (source).

6. Nine patch blocks were a frugal way to use up scraps and thus became popular among pioneer women (source).

7. The nine patch block was a popular block and quilt pattern during the Civil War because of the need to thrift for fabric in the North. Quilters of this era could collect these tiny pieces from leftover materials or some cases old clothing ( source).

8. The Little House on the Prairie books mentions Laura making a nine patch quilt

Moda Grunge Blenders

Price $14.99yd

The compliment texture blenders that bring depth to any project its colors are in.

Moda Metallic Grunge Blenders

Price $14.99yd

Bermuda Batiks

Price $14.99yd

Moda creators have done an amazing job

providing some great colors and compliments with their Bermuda Batiks.

Bossa Nova Batiks

Price $14.99yd

What makes a great array of batiks?

The colors and contrasts that this collection brings will keep anyone on their toes.

Bee Grateful Price $13.99yd

Explore Brushed Flannel Price $12.99yd

Fresh As A Daisy

Price $13.99yd

Brew Price $12.99yd

Sale $6.00yd

Fall Fantasy Flannels Price $14.99yd

Meadowmere

Price $15.99yd

D Is for Dream Flannel Price $16.99yd

Farmhouse Flannels

Price $13.99yd

Smoke Rust

Price $13.99yd

Tulip Tango

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Whispers

Price $13.99yd

To wash or not to wash?

It Removes Chemicals.

Sensitive skin anyone? If you have a propensity for itchy, irritated skin, you may want to consider jumping into the prewash camp. By washing your freshly purchased fabric before sewing with it, you are removing any sizing (more on this later) or chemicals acquired during its life in a factory. Shrinkage.

This word is going to make an appearance in both the “Pros” and the “Cons” list. Basically, fabric shrinks once it’s been washed and dried. Yes, yes, I know you already know that. What you may not have thought about is how this radically changes the look of your quilt if the majority of the shrinkage happens after it’s been quilted. By choosing to prewash fabric before quilting, you are decreasing the crinkle effect (similar to the butterfly effect in that this one decision can be world changing….think about it.) So ask yourself, “Do I want my quilt to shrink up and look instantly vintage and crinkled after it’s laundered?” Or “Do I want it to look relatively the same as when I first sewed it together?”

It Takes Too Much Time.

Also sometimes you forget! Also sometimes you are running home from the fabric shop because it is imperative that you begin cutting into that fabric you just purchased immediately. Like worldendingly imperative that not a second is lost!

What I’m saying is, sometimes life gets busy and you just want to quilt. For those of us who are not great at planning ahead (raising my hand), prewashing feels like the step we forget to take until it’s too late. Because once that rotary cutter is in hand, no prewashing will occur.

Remember Those Chemicals?

We actually like some of them. As mentioned previously, sizing finds its way onto fabric fresh from the factory. Sizing is similar to starch in that it adds crispness to the fabric and reduces wrinkles. This added stiffness makes it easier to cut and sew.

Shrinkage.

Oh, hello again. Fancy seeing you here.

Where my crinkle-peeps at?? If you love the look of a fluffy, puffy, puckery, cozy, cuddly quilt, then prewashing fabric before quilting is not for you. Fabric is going to shrink after that first wash, so if it’s now part of a quilt, it will slightly pull at that stitching – giving your quilt maximum crinkleage. And that’s a word. Just don’t look it up.

How to Wash Your Quilt

Whether or not you prewash fabric before quilting, at some point you will need to wash your finished quilt, so they last and stay nice as long as possible.

Don’t Prewash Pre-cuts.

By “pre-cut” I mean anything the size of a Fat Quarter*fat or smaller. Those little cuties are small enough that their raw edges may unravel a lot. So much unraveling can occur that it no longer fits the requirements for a Fat Quarter quilt pattern.

Metallica

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Sale $9.79yd

Ethereal Forest

Price $14.99yd

Harmony with Nature

Price $12.99yd

Sale $9.09yd

Suede Medley Blenders

Price $13.99yd

This blender collection offers many soft hue’s, light and dark Colors to resemble soft accents in a quilt.

Niwa

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All American Price $13.99yd

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Aquatic Steampunkery Price $13.99yd

America’s Pastime Price $13.99yd

Illuminations Evolution

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Barista

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Eclectica

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Liberty, Glory, Freedom

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Mosaic Turtles

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Locomotion

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Periwinkle

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Rapture Blenders

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Literary Kitties

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Owl Arabesque Price $13.99yd

Pacifica

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Ride Free

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Serafina

Siren’s Call Price $13.99yd

Rainbow Rose

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Simone Price $13.99yd

Songbirds

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Sale $9.79yd

Turtle Odyssey

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Rose Grace Price $13.99yd

Dragon Fyre Price $13.99yd

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Canyon Birds

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This collection is a tribute to the hundreds of species of birds found in the Canyon Parks of North America. Smaller birds such as the Canyon Wrens and Jays are featured in this collection.

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Intricate and beautiful, yet durable and practical – quilting is a craft that provides more than just a warm blanket for frosty nights. Used initially to repurpose old scraps of fabric, quilting has evolved into a unique art form and social hobby.

How exactly did patchwork quilting become the beloved craft it is today? We'll need to rewind the clock a couple of centuries to answer that! In this article, we'll share a brief history of quilting and a few historical patterns you can use to teach your kids how to quilt.

What Is Quilting?

Quilting is a method that involves stitching together layers of fabric to make clothing and bedding for protection and warmth. Similar to most ancient crafts, quilting began as a way to reuse old materials purposefully.

The word quilt is Latin for culcita, meaning a bolster or cushion. Culcita can be used as a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means "a three-layered stitched bed covering," and as a verb, it means "to stitch through the layers as a way to hold them together."

Where Did Quilting Originate?

Long before the quilting craft arrived in North America, it was being used across the pond.

The quilting we know today is believed to have originated in Europe during the Crusades. It's said that the Turks first began wearing quilted fabric under their armor to keep warm from the harsh climate. The design proved so good that it rapidly evolved into bed coverings and other forms of clothing.

As time went on, quilting evolved into an art form with many different techniques and variations. Particularly during the Victorian era, quilters were known for making " crazy quilts," a mix-matched quilt that followed no geometric pattern.

You can find some of the earliest European quilts at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, including one of the oldest surviving quilts, the Tristan Quilt, made around 1360 in Sicily.

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This blender collection offers many hue’s with specks of Complimentary colors to add textures.

Timeless Treasures Bravo Blenders

Arabella Batiks

Autumn Leaves

Autumn Symphony

Reaper’s Ride

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Thankful

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Water Dance

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Royal Plume

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Tonga Canyon Batiks

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Wish & Wonder

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Rain Blossom

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Tonga Honeycomb Batiks

Flannel

Tonga Freedom Batiks

Uncorked Blenders Price $13.99yd

Poppy Price $14.99yd

Quiltessential Delight Batiks

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All American Price $14.99yd

Ruby Price $14.99yd

Moody Blues Batiks

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Leaf Price $13.99yd

History of the Double Wedding Ring Quilt

The double wedding ring quilt traces its roots back to early 20th-century America. Its precise origins are somewhat unclear, but it is believed to have gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s. This iconic quilt pattern features interlocking rings, symbolizing eternal love and the bond between two individuals united in marriage. The design often incorporates a mix of solid and patterned fabric, resulting in a visually captivating and intricate piece of textile art.

Symbolism and Significance:

The double wedding ring quilt holds great significance within the realm of quilting and beyond. It symbolizes unity, commitment, and the everlasting nature of love. The intertwining rings embody the union between two people, bound together in matrimony. As the quilt is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it becomes a labor of love, often created to commemorate a special occasion such as a wedding or anniversary.

Techniques and Construction:

Crafting a double wedding ring quilt requires skill, patience, and a deep appreciation for the art of quilting. Traditional techniques involve piecing together numerous small fabric pieces in a curved shape to form the rings. This intricate process demands precision and attention to detail. The rings are often appliquéd onto a background fabric and then quilted together using hand or machine stitching. The quilting stitches add depth, texture, and further enhance the visual appeal of the finished piece.

Enduring Appeal and Modern Adaptations:

The double wedding ring quilt continues to captivate quilters and admirers alike, transcending time and trends. Its classic design has endured for decades, retaining its allure and charm. Many contemporary quilters have put their own spin on the pattern, experimenting with fabric choices, color schemes, and even altering the scale and size of the rings. These modern adaptations breathe new life into the traditional pattern, making it relevant and appealing to a new generation of quilting enthusiasts.

Legacy and Commemoration:

Beyond its aesthetic value, the double wedding ring quilt holds sentimental significance as a cherished heirloom. It often becomes a precious family keepsake, passed down through generations, carrying with it stories, memories, and the love of those who made it. As an enduring symbol of unity and commitment, the double wedding ring quilt not only commemorates special occasions but also serves as a reminder of the bonds that connect us.

Wilmington Prints Essentials Connect the Dots

Price $13.99yd

One of Wilmington’s essential line that is great for filling in those spaces, sashes and borders!

Essentails Dry Brush collection

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Essentials Dry Brush line has a whole array of colors as they always add to it. The brush strokes worn look makes any block pop out.

Americana Price $14.99yd

Autumn Light

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Wilmington Batiks

Price $12.99yd/$13.99yd

Wilmington keeps a good array of so many batiks in every Color there is.

Blush Garden

Botanical Magic

Buffalo Check Blender

Price $13.99yd

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Cabin Welcome Flannel

Price $13.99yd

Enchantment

Price $14.99yd

Essentials Pindots

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Cookie Dough

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Dash Of Pepper Price $13.99yd

Essentials Vintage Texture

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Daydream Garden

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Dry Brush Brights

Price $13.99yd

Fanciful Flight

Price $14.99yd

Forest Study

Price $13.99yd

Indigo Splash

Price $14.99yd

Prismatic Batiks

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Garden Gate Roosters

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In Bloom

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Rosewood Lane

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Green Fields

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On The Dot

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Safe Harbor Batiks

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Seeds Of Gratitude

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White on White

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Squeeze The Day

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Wild Blush

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Sale $9.79yd

Teal-ing Good Batiks

Price $14.99yd

Winged Whisper

Price $14.99yd

Lakeside Batiks

Price $14.99yd

In The Neighborhood Batik

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Blessed By Nature

Price $14.99yd

A little about Batiks

Batik is the unique technique of using wax resin and fabric dye to create amazing patterns and designs. There is a lot of history behind batik designs and the different methods of creating this unique fabric.

It is a traditional craft handed down from generations of Eastern crafters from Singapore, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. It was even practiced in Nigeria, but the fabric was designed using a starch paste instead of wax.

What do people say about this unique fabric? Diane Ackerman, poet and naturalist, says: "Love is like batik created from many emotional colors; it is fabric whose pattern and brightness may vary.“

A special tool called a canting is used to create the fine lines of wax, and sometimes the wax is applied with a brush. The crackle effect achieved each time the fabric is dyed is a unique pattern trait of batik. The purpose of using the wax is to create areas that the dye cannot penetrate. After dyeing, the wax is removed, revealing the original color of the fabric, which is usually white.

There are batik patterns designed for all sorts of occasions, from weddings to royalty, good luck symbols, health, and happiness. When you have purchased a piece of this beautiful fabric, the first few steps of cutting and sewing batik can be a bit daunting. Batik art is also going through a revival in the 21st century. In fact, Indonesian batik was recognized as an international heritage of humanity craft by UNESCO, and the 2nd of October has been declared National Batik Day to commemorate this honor.

The blending of traditional handcrafted fabric with modern fashions gave new, vibrant creations. Today, crafters and artists use various techniques when applying wax and dyes.

Other Branded Collections

Andover: Savannah

Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Clothworks:

Paul’s Pond

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Andover: Willow

Price $13.99yd

Clothworks: Tina’s Garden

Price $15.99yd

Clothworks: City Of Lights

Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Clothworks: Trellis

Price $13.99yd

Price $13.99yd

Dye Wovens In the Beginning: Botanical

Price $14.99yd

In The Beginning:

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Island Batik: River Walk

In The Beginning: Halcyon

Price $14.99yd

Island Batik: Kings Castle

Figo: Forest Fable

Figo: Refresh Figo: Sea Botanica

Figo: Space

Lewis & Irene: Dino Glow

Price $14.99yd

Marcus Fabrics:

Visual Vibes

Price $13.99yd

Sale $6.00yd

Riley Blake: Golf Days

Price $15.99yd

M & S Textiles: Aboriginal Art

Price $13.99yd

Majestic Batiks: Array Collection

Price $12.99yd/13.99yd

Oasis Fabrics: Fantasy 2 Oasis Fabrics: Serenity

Price $13.99yd

Riley Blake: Hello Winter

Price $15.99yd

Price $12.99yd

Sale $9.09yd

Riley Blake: Littlest Family’s Big Day

Price $13.99yd

RB Studios:

Pernilla’s Eden

Price $14.99yd

Wishwell Fabrics: Wild Blue

Price $13.99yd

Robert Kaufman: Big Sur Canvas

Price $16.99yd

Quilt Discovery Experience

Log Cabin

The Log Cabin block is one of the most well-known and popular of all patchwork patterns. To pioneers traveling West, it symbolized home, warmth, love and security. The center square of the block was done in red to represent the hearth, the focal point of life in a cabin or home.

The name, Log Cabin, comes from the narrow strips of fabric, or logs arranged around the center square. Each fabric strip or log was added to the pattern in much the same way logs were stacked to build a cabin; and because the straight lines and small pieces of the pattern could utilize almost any fabric scrap available, it often became the final step in the recycling of fabric.

Many Log Cabin patterns were worked in two color schemes, lights and darks, divided diagonally in the middle. This represented the sun's east to west movement in the sky. As the sun rose, its light shown on the cabin, creating the light side of the block. As the sun traveled west, part of the cabin was left in the shadow, creating the dark side of the block. This is often called the Sunshine and Shadow pattern.

Crazy Quilt

The Crazy Quilt is probably the oldest of quilt patterns. Early quilters used any scrap or remnant available, regardless of its color, design, or fabric type. Worn out clothing, women's calico dresses, men's pants and shirts, household linens, and other oddly shaped fabric scraps were fitted and stitched together. The result was a hodgepodge of color, and a quilt with a story behind each scrap.

Making utilitarian quilts fell out of favor in the late 1800's and early 1900's as America became more industrialized and technology brought improvements to the home.

The Crazy quilts or throws of this era featured rich colors and textures and were used to decorate the parlor. Skill in fine embroidery was emphasized. Victorian quilters filled their quilts with bits and pieces of their personal past; a piece of father's vest, a husband's tie, lace from a wedding veil, or ribbons commemorating political events.

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About Us

In 1969, Paramount Vacuum Cleaner & Sewing Machine Center opened its doors and began providing quality products and exceptional service to the people of Lane County and all of Oregon. Today our name is a little different, but our mission and goals have remained unchanged.

At Paramount, we specialize in one thing: customer service. We don't just sell you a sewing machine and hand you a box. We teach you how to use it through our "Lifetime Lessons" -they're free and part of our service and commitment to you. We also have classes to enhance your knowledge and skills, and a great selection of threads, feet and notions to make your sewing even more enjoyable. Whether you choose a great basic machine, or the most advanced computerized embroidery machine in the world, you can always be assured of excellent quality and value.

When it comes to vacuum cleaners, we focus on finding the right one for YOUR needs. Do you have allergies? Our Miele vacuums have excellent zero-emission filtration to help keep your home environment healthier. Do you have hard floor and/or carpet? You have lots of choices with our huge selection. There's one to fit almost any budget, and we offer financing options, too. But there's one thing you just have to experience in person: Miele vacuums are QUIET!

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Notable from Paramount Sewing & Vacuum

 We are a full service center for multi brands (except Juki’s and Handi Quilter)

 We do offer scissor sharpening services as well in our Salem Store Location

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1015 River Road Eugene, OR 97404 Paramount

SE Salem, OR 97317

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