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If you're up for something new, why not try a quilt pattern from Down Under?

One of the newest designers to join TQPS is Kathy Adams of KoolKat Quilting.  Kathy is a very experienced quilter.  You'll love her quilts (most are for intermediate skill level) with beauty from the Land Down Under.

Art Nouveau Iris Price : $12.00	Aussie ABC Price : $25.00	Bali Butterfly Price : $12.00
Circles of Oz Price : $12.00	Japanese Story Price : $12.00	Katmandu Price : $12.00
Quick-set Jelly Price : $12.00	Would you like Zig with your Zag? Price : $12.00

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January 2010 Newsletter: The Ten Sale

Happy New Year!  I wish all of you a wonderful 2010!  I'm looking forward to this year.  Since January 1st, six new designers have come come on board and we are busy examining and loading their quilt patterns on the Shoppe.  Read on below to learn what the best of 2009 was and this month's special.

Top 10 Patterns of 2009 (& The "Ten" Sale)

To celebrate the new year, 2010, I did some analysis and discovered the top ten quilt patterns of last year.  Here is your top 10 list. Receive 10% off your purchase of two or more of these patterns with the discount code ten at checkout!

1. Flying Pinwheels Baby Style by Cookie's Creations		Flying Pinwheels-Baby Style PINWHEEL QUILT PATTERN  Flying Pinwheels -- Baby Style These 3D pinwheels are so easy and fun to make. Finished size: 39"x54"
2. I've Been Framed by Annie Unrein		Time-saving techniques make these bold, graphic quilts quick and easy. Block centers may be strip-pieced or fussy cut from specialty fabrics. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for cutting, piecing, and assembling the quilt in several sizes: 44" x 54" crib quilt 54" x 64" lap quilt 64" x 84" throw quilt 74" x 94" twin quilt 94" x 114" queen quilt
3. Baby Steps by Patricia Ritter		Block size: 7 1/2" Quilt size: 41" x 48 1/2" including border This pattern is a variation of “Watch Your Step” by Jane Hardy Miller and is produced with the artist’s approval.
4. Building Blocks by Patricia Ritter		A quick and easy fat quarter friendly pattern for big, bold prints.
5. Corrugated Quilt by Jane Hardy Miller		Corrugated Quilt by Jane Hardy Miller Quilt size: 72" x 48" without borders                84" x 60" with borders as shown. This is a challenging but very fun quilt if you have dark and light fabrics of the same color pallet.
6. Vanishing Nine Patch by Fiber Legends		A great pattern for using Charm Packs, Jelly Rolls, or fat quarters! Easy piecing makes quick work of this great looking quilt. Perfect for even a novice quilter.
7. Birthday Wall Hanging by Pie Plate Patterns		Whether you celebrate with a party or just a nice meal, this wall hanging can be used to make someone's birthday a very special occasion. You could even leave it up all week or all month to let the one having a birthday remember how special they are.
8. Baby Flower Power Rag Quilt by Jill Taylor		This baby rag quilt has flowers or the stars and circles on both sides of the quilt. It also requires no batting.
9. Watch Your Step by Jane Hardy Miller		Block size: 10 1/2” Quilt size: 42 1/2” x 63 1/2” without borders OR 53” x 74” with optional pieced borders Set: Side by Side, 4 x 6 Blocks
10. Tic Tac Toe by Annie Unrein		Loosen up and have some fun as you make these colorful, playful quilts. Cutting the blocks without templates or set measurements assures fun surprises and creative energy. The tic tac toe inserts are pieced into the quilt, with the "tails" left free to appliqué in place once the quilt top is complete. You'll love how easy these quilts are to make! Experiment with colors and develop your own one-of-a-kind quilt. For best results, be sure to have a variety of designs, scales, and values and to use both hot and cool colors.

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Happy New Year!  I'm so excited for 2010.  We get to begin the new year with 356 patterns now available for immediate download! 

For the month of July and February, receive 10% off your order of $16 or more using the discount code ten during checkout.

Happy quilting!

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Many of you may know Urban Elementz, one of our pattern designers on The Quilt Pattern Shoppe.  You may not know, however, that the designer behind Urban Elementz designs over a hundred of quilting pantographs as well! 

Pantographs are used by machine quilters when finishing a quilt.  It is a pattern or design that they trace to give a consistant and elegant look to the finished quilt.  Sometimes, when you turn the quilt over, you can see the stitching that went into the finished quilt top clearly.  Urban Elementz makes these designs, or pantographs, on her computer.

Many machine quilters collect pantographs so that their clients have a variety of patterns to choose from when they go to get their quilt finished.  These quilt pantographs can run anywhere from $8 to $18 depending on the size and complexity of the design.  Urban Elementz offers something unique, called the Essential Elementz club.  This "club" is a subscription to Urban Elementz's pantographs.  It is a easy way to build up your pantograph library quickly and cost effectively.  For almost $20 per month or US customers, and $30 for International customers, Urban Elementz mails you 5 or more patterns a month.

While looking through the quilt patterns available here on The Quilt Pattern Shoppe, take a look at Urban Elementz's pantographs as well to see how those designs can give your quilts a stunning finish.

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