February 2, 2007
A Letter from Emily		New in the Village
Dear Quilting Friend, I've never been a fashion guru. Even when I was younger, I was always slightly out-of-step with the latest styles. I guess I prefer comfort over haute couture. But I have been around long enough to notice certain trends, and it seems that eventually, everything old becomes new again. Bellbottoms, hip huggers, stacked heels and psychedelic prints have all been around once or twice before. Some things just seem to cycle in and out of style. The same can be said of certain arts and crafts. In my grandmother's day, everyone seemed to have some sort of stitching skill. Some ladies stitched garments, others made quilts, knitted, crocheted or tatted. Everyone did some sort of handwork, and each visit to Grandma's included countless hours at her kitchen table, catching up on the latest trends and techniques. If that table could talk, it would tell about beading, broomstick lace, yo-yo fabric flowers, and more. Like certain fashion styles, stitching skills eventually fell out of favor, and for a while, handwork was shoved to the back of the closet. A whole generation forgot how to sew. Now that quilting, sewing, knitting and other handcrafts are "cool" again, a younger crowd is starting to stitch, and are adding their own twists to "new" techniques. Everything old is new...again. Take good care, Emily EmilyQV@aol.com Need a new attitude? Take a look at Quilter's Home magazine! Watch newsstands and quilt shops for Mark Lipinski's Quilter's Home magazine. Sassy, stimulating, and the perfect way to add a little life to your quilting. Order online at the VillageQuiltShoppe.com. Looking for a back issue, special pattern or quilting motif? Visit the www.Village QuiltShoppe.com!		Gathered Yo-yo Flowers A new twist on an old technique. Free tree pattern from Quilter's Newsletter Magazine. Spring Hop Download a basket block pattern for Quiltmaker's bunny quilt. Ahoy Matey Sail away with this charming quilt pattern from Quick Quilts magazine. Spinning L Download a PDF to make this free quilt block from McCall's Quilting.
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