Paramount Textiles Catalog by ParamountSewing

Paramount Sewing Quarterly July 2023 – September 2023

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 Other Branded Collections #71 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

Lunn Studios Artisan Batiks

Autumn Trails Price $14.99yd

Auburn Price $14.99yd

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.

Bella Mariposa Price $14.99yd

Bounty Of The Season Price $13.99yd

Artisan Batiks Daybreak Price $13.99yd

Earth Views Price $14.99yd Sale $10.49yd

Artisan Batiks Farm Stand Price $14.99yd

Festive Beauty Price $13.99yd Sale $9.79yd

Celebrate Fall Price $14.99yd

Fiorella Price $13.99yd

Florence

Fusions Brushwork

Garden Gloss Sateen

Price $14.99yd

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Holiday Flourish Snow

Jaikumari

Jeweled Leaves

Flower

Price $15.99yd

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Kapua

Kona Sheen

Mammoth Organic Solids

Price $14.99yd

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$11.99yd

Liberty

Misty Garden

Price $14.99yd

Price $14.99yd Coming February 2024

Artisal Batiks Marshland Price $14.99yd

Nature’s Harvest

Natural Blooms

On The Road

Price $14.99yd

Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Pearl Light

Persis

Rosette

Price $13.99yd

Price $14.99yd

Sale $6.00yd

Artisan Batik Sparkle

Artisan Batik Seashore

Price $13.99yd

Price $15.99yd

Snow Snuggles Flannel Price $14.99yd

Artisan Batik Sunrise

Artisan Batik Terrain

Terrancina

Blossoms

Price $14.99yd

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Sale $6.00yd

Venice

Warehouse District

Morning Mist Batiks

Price $13.99yd

Price $15.99yd

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.

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.

Allure

Botanica

Blush

Price $14.99yd

Price $15.99yd

Coming September 2023

Sale $11.19yd

Coming February 2024

Chroma

City Flower Exchange

Color Collage

Price $14.99yd

Price $15.99yd

Color Me Banyan Batik

Daydreamin’

Destination Indonesia

Price $14.99yd

Price $13.99yd

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Dragonfly Dreams

Eau De Parfum

Glisten Sorbet

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Heavy Metal

Hooked

Journey

Price $14.99yd

Price $15.99yd

Kensington Park

Luminosity

Marrakech

Price $13.99yd

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Price $14.99yd Coming November 2023

Modern Love

Morning Blossom

Glisten Sorbet

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Ooh La La

Ophelia

September Morning

Price $13.99yd

Price $15.99yd

Soar

Spirit Of Love

Stonehenge Surface

Price $15.99yd

Price $14.99yd

The Cave

The Great Outdoors

Totally Tartan Wovens

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Sale $9.79yd

Windswept Stonehenge Price $14.99yd

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

Benartextures Blenders

Fleurish Price $12.99yd

Color Weave Pearl Price $12.99yd

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!

Cotton Shot Price $12.99yd

Cotton Shot Pearl Price $13.99yd

Blushed Houndstooth Price $12.99yd

Wave Texture Price $12.99yd

Pearlescent Price $12.99yd Wave Texture

Washed Wood Price $12.99yd

New Hue Price $12.99yd

New Hue Pearl Price $12.99yd

Poured Color 2 Price $13.99yd

Winter Wool Flannel Price $12.99yd

Prismatics Price $15.99yd

Chalk Garden Price $13.99yd

Atlantis (Mythical Mermaids)

A Botanical Season

Accent On Sunflowers

Price $15.99yd

Price $13.99yd

Autumn Elegance

Bali Palettes Caribbean

Bali Palettes Sherbets

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Bali Palettes Summer

Bernina Exclusive Prints

Blue & White Elegance

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Chalk Texture

Cheers To You

Price $12.99yd

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Colorful Cats Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Free Motion Fantasy 2

Harvest Gold

Heartscapes

Price $13.99yd

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Sale $9.09yd

Hooked On Fish

Imagine

Price $13.99yd

Thomas Kinkade Coastal Haven Price $14.99yd Sale $10.49yd

Not Your Momma’s Garden

Radiance

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Price $13.99yd Sale $9.79yd

Rainforest Price $13.99yd Sale $9.79yd

Sunshine Cats

Violet Twilight

Winterberry Floral

Price $14.99yd

Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Savannah Price $13.99yd

Willow

Sale $6.00yd

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!

Pacifica Textured Wave Price $12.99yd

Kimberbell Price Collective $12.99/$13.99ydBasics

Color Wash Price Woolies Flannel $13.99yd/$15.99yd

Wollies Flannel Price $12.99yd/$14.99yd

Bonnie’s Butterflies

Shadow Play Flannel

Solitaire Whites

Price $15.99yd

Price $11.99yd

Floragraphix V

Hummingbird Heaven

Island Batiks

Price $13.99yd

Price $14.99yd

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Little Lambies Flannel Price $14.99yd

Maywood Studio Batiks Price $14.99yd

Flannel Price $14.99yd

Silver Jubilee Price $13.99yd

Boho Bouquet

Fruit For Thought

Price $13.99yd

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Keep It Reel Price $13.99yd

Sale $9.79yd

Live To Ride

Lower The Volume

Sunrise Garden

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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

Moon Garden

Abandoned II Price $14.99yd

Daydreamer Price $13.99yd

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.

Everglow Price $16.99yd

Holiday Homies Flannel Price $14.99yd

Pizzazz

Nightshade (déjà vu)

Parisville (déjà vu)

Price $16.99yd

Price $15.99yd

Stillness In Nature

Tiny Beasts

Tula Pink

Price $14.99yd

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Sale $9.79yd

Tula’s True Colors Price $13.99yd

Worn Croc Blenders Price $14.99yd

Besties Price $15.99yd

After Five Price $14.99yd

Let It Snow Flannel American Truckers Price $13.99yd

Flannel Gnomies Price $13.99yd Sale $9.79

Price $15.99yd 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!

Midnight Sapphire Price $13.99yd

Moroccan Red Price $13.99yd Sale $6.00yd

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

Celebrate The Seasons Price $15.99yd

Bali Batik Watercolor Basics Price $12.99yd

24/7 Grain Price $13.99yd

Bali Batiks Price

$13.99yd/$14.99yd

Autumn is in the Air Price $13.99yd

Dock Days of Summer Batik Price $14.99yd

Hoffman Challenge Price $15.99yd

Holiday Elegance Price $14.99yd

Autumn Trail Batiks Price $15.99yd

Made With Love Price $14.99yd

When In Wisteria Price $15.99yd Paint Expressions Price $12.99yd Sale $9.09yd

Homestead Batiks Price $14.99yd

Vintage Farmhouse Price $16.99yd

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

Autumn Comfort Flannel Price $13.99yd

Buzzworthy! Price $13.99yd

Construsction Crew (Glow the dark) Pricein $12.99yd

Dazzling Garden Price $13.99yd Sale: $9.79yd

Holiday Snow White/White Price $14.99yd

Great Outdoors Price $14.99yd

Luminous Blooms Price $13.99yd

Pearl Splendor Price $11.99yd

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!

Top Shelf Price $13.99yd

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

Feline Friends Mon Ami Price $13.99yd Sale $9.79yd

Marble & Stardust Price $13.99yd Sale $6.00yd

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!

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

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.

Bermuda Batiks

Price $14.99yd

Moda creators have done an amazing job providing some great colors and compliments with their Bermuda Batiks.

Bee Grateful

Brew

D Is for Dream Flannel

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Sale $6.00yd

Explore Brushed Flannel

Fall Fantasy Flannels

Farmhouse Flannels

Price $12.99yd

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Fresh As A Daisy

Meadowmere

Smoke Rust

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Sunshine Soul Price $13.99yd

Tulip Tango Price $14.99yd

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 Price $13.99yd 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 Price $12.99yd

Le Jardin Coming 2024

Quilting Price Treasures Peony Romance $13.99yd

Transcendence Price $13.99yd Sale $9.79yd

All American Price $13.99yd Sale $9.79yd

Aquatic Steampunkery Price $13.99yd

America’s Pastime Price $13.99yd

Barista Price $13.99yd

Eclectica Price $13.99yd

Illuminations Evolution Price $13.99yd Sale $9.79yd

Hip Hop Price $13.99yd

Liberty, Glory, Freedom

Literary Kitties

Price $13.99yd

Mosaic Turtles

Owl Arabesque

Price $14.99yd

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Locomotion

Pacifica

Price $13.99yd

Periwinkle

Ride Free

Price $13.99yd

Rapture Blenders

Serafina

Price $13.99yd

Siren’s Call Price $13.99yd

Simone Price $13.99yd

Songbirds Price $13.99yd Sale $9.79yd

Rainbow Rose Price $14.99yd

Turtle Odyssey Price $13.99yd

Dragon Fyre Price $13.99yd

Rose Grace Price $13.99yd

Beauty In Bloom Price $12.99yd Sale $6.00yd

Canyon Birds Le Poulet Price $13.99yd

Meow Price $14.99yd

Price $15.99yd 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.

Watercolor Sketchbook Price $13.99yd Sale $9.79yd

Simply Gold Price $15.99yd

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.

Arabella Batiks Price $14.99yd

Timeless Treasures Bravo Blenders Autumn Leaves Price $14.99yd

Autumn Symphony Price $13.99yd

Price $13.99yd This blender collection offers many hue’s with specks of Complimentary colors to add textures.

Cleo Price $15.99yd

Felicity Price $13.99yd

Floral Dreams Price $13.99yd

Gilded Rose Price $13.99yd

Hydrangea Bliss Price $14.99yd

Kyoto Garden Price $14.99yd

Graphite Price $14.99yd

Laurel Price $14.99yd

Love Letter Price $14.99yd

Gilded City

Price $13.99yd

Majestic Price $13.99yd

Reaper’s Ride

Royal Plume

Tonga Honeycomb Batiks

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Thankful

Tonga Canyon Batiks

Tonga Freedom Batiks

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Sale $9.09yd

Water Dance

Wish & Wonder Flannel

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Rain Blossom Price $13.99yd Sale $9.79yd

Uncorked Blenders Price $13.99yd

Quiltessential Delight Batiks Price $14.99yd

Poppy Price $14.99yd

Ruby Price $14.99yd

Moody Blues Batiks Price $14.99yd

All American Price $14.99yd

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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.

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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.

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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! Come and see and hear for yourself. 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  All manufacturer promotions are honored and sponsored by that Manufacturer  CPO (Certified Pre-Owned machine section shows only some of what we currently have, check our website for more options. Paramount Sewing & Vacuum 1015 River Road Eugene, OR 97404 Paramount Sewing & Vacuum 3960 Rickey St. SE Salem, OR 97317

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