Dear Friends,
The end of summer is here and school begins on Monday, August 24th, in Texas. Now is the time to start preparing for the fall and those upcoming holidays! Here at Bonnie Blue Quilts we have already begun preparing for the Fall Market with new quilts in the works, finishing our quilt for Web Sampler Celebration which will begin on September 15th and unpacking all the new collections for the fall. We also have begun making new quilts of some of our older patterns but best sellers. Look for "re-do's" of our quilts Stars Over Ft. Sumter, Flowers for Clara and a new Glory Bound just to name a few.
 Here's a sampling of one of the blocks from Stars Over Ft. Sumter made by our dear friend, Kathy Johnson. The quilt is quite stunning in deep pinks, browns and taupes. Watch for this beautiful new quilt to appear on our website in the near future. Here’s a sneak preview of the fabrics we used in this new quilt.
 Recently added to the website are two re-do's of old favorites, Civil War Tribute and Savannah. Civil War Tribute uses Windham Fabrics' collection, Civil War VI and is great for that special man in your life. See a small version of the quilt on the left.
 Marcus Fabrics just introduced a new fabric collection, Cotillion, designed by Faye Burgos that we used for a new "Savannah" quilt. Faye Burgos offers just-right colors and patterns for sophisticated “blended” quilts and decorative home accents. Beautiful bouquets combine with paisleys, stripes and coordinates for a refined, complete look.
 Mary Ellen is sewing non-stop to finish our new quilts for the Fall Market in Houston. Paula has been developing new fabric collections, designing new quilts and all the web sampler blocks for the program that begins September 15th. She is currently doing lectures and workshops in both Florida and Louisiana. Marcie has been adding fabrics and news to our website as fast as it arrives. Listed below are some of the new collections including Paula's new fabric line, Bonnie Blue's America for Marcus Fabrics. This collection of rich deep reds, navy blues and browns are beautiful. Included in this new collection is a very unique fabric with an eagle and star motif. Check out the small sample above.
Introduced earlier this year at Spring Market are our new patterns and kits for “Cabin Creek”, “Grace”, “Promised Land”, Nellie’s Wedding Quilt”, and “Lee’s Lexington” which are now available for ordering on our website. You are going to love these new designs, “Nellie’s Wedding Quilt” and “Lee’s Lexington” each feature one of Paula’s collections.
Traveling to quilt shows is a major part of our business. Because we don’t have a brick and mortar store, these shows provide us with the opportunity to meet and spend some time with our customers and you get to see at least two of the faces behind Bonnie Blue Quilts. We’ve been to a lot of shows so far this year, but there are still a lot of places to go. Check out our Events page to see where we will be next. If you have the opportunity to attend one of these shows, please stop by and say hello. We love to meet our customers and hear about the Bonnie Blue quilts that you’ve created. Bring pictures (of the quilts, but grandchildren may also be shared – as long as we get to share too)!
Thank you for being a Bonnie Blue Quilts customer.
Happy Quilting .....
Marcie, Mary Ellen and Paula
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Bonnie Blue Quilts - On The Road
October 10-12, 2009 - International Quilt Market - Houston, TX. (Wholesale Only) Since 1979, International Quilt Market has been the show for retailers to find quilting supplies, fabrics, decorative crafts, textile art, and needlecraft/dollmaking materials. Market features more than 1,000 booths, and the show sells creativity as much as it sells product. If you are a quilt shop and want to see the latest patterns and kits by Bonnie Blue Quilts, stop by and visit. The event will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Quilts Inc. Website BOOTH 1550, 52.
October 15-18, 2009 - International Quilt Festival - Houston, TX. At the 35th annual edition of Festival, you can expect to shop at more than 1,100 booths, pick from more than 400 classes, lectures, and special events, enjoy free teacher demos, and learn from educational exhibits. But best of all… you’ll see more than 2,000 great quilts, dolls, and pieces of fabric art in exhibits like “The Festival Gallery of QuiltArt: Wonders of the World,” “The Silver Star Review,” “Making Memories,” “SAQA@20:Art and Excellence,” “Faces From My Heart,” and “Quilts: A World of Beauty,” the annual fall judged show of the International Quilt Association. Plus, the 2009 editions of “In Full Bloom: Floral Quilts,” “In the American Tradition,” “Tactile Architecture™,” “Celebrate Spring!” and “West Coast Wonders.” International Quilt Festival also features over 365 hands on classes, 27 lectures,numerous special events, and a renowned faculty of 119 experienced teachers. Select from a variety of beginning to advanced classes on every aspect of quilting plus other subjects. Learn more by visiting the Quilts Inc. Website Come visit Bonnie Blue Quilts and see the spectacular quilts and a wonderful show. BOOTH 1550, 51, 52, 53.
October 15-18, 2009 - Pacific International Quilt Festival XVIII - Santa Clara, CA. Bonnie Blue Quilts will be returning to California for the Pacific International Quilt Show. The show will include a spectacular collection of over 800 quilts and works of wearable and textile art. This well-recognized and largest quilt show on the west coast, known to quilters as P.I.Q.F., is held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Not only does this incredible event feature astounding works of quilt art, it also offers a wide array of workshops and lectures presented by world-renowned instructors. A 300 booth Merchants Mall can be found with the best in fabrics, notions, machines, wearable art and everything for the quilter, artist and home sewer. Mancuso Quilt Shows Website
October 28-31, 2009 - AQS Quilt Expo & Contest - Des Moines, IA. Bonnie Blue Quilts will participating for the first time at the AQS show in Des Moines, Iowa. The event will be held at the Iowa Events Center and will include many special events, vendors and quilts. Come enjoy the show and see all our new quilts. American Quilters Society Website
If you would like more information on any of the quilt shows listed, check our website for more details. Upcoming Events
Thanks to everyone who has visited our website and stopped by to say hello at the various shows. Check out our website often for the new patterns, kits and fabric collections that are being added daily. We hope to meet more of you at an upcoming show. Be sure to stop by and introduce yourselves.
Happy Quilting ……
Paula Barnes
Mary Ellen Robison
Marcie Wendrock
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