Newsletter – January 2025

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Deep Winter Greetings!!

Originally published 1/16/2025, via email

We’re having a very cold start to 2025 – perfect days for stitching up a new project. Perhaps you will see something in this newsletter that inspires you!

Checks 1 uses checks to showcases something great for a bold and dramatic project!

On the cover in pink is 6 – 18" blocks, 36"x 54".
In red and green 12 - 13 ½" blocks, 40 ½" x 54".

The pattern has 2 blocks sizes, 18" or 13 ½"and 5 quilt sizes:
36" x 54", 54” x 72", 90" x 108"in 18" blocks.
40 ½"x 54" and 67 ½" x 81" in 13 ½" blocks.

Checks 1 is fast and fun to stitch.

Susie tested the pattern by using some treasured Kona Bay fabrics in the center. Always such a hard decision when you have been saving it! But she told us it was worth the wait.

12 – 18" blocks 54"x 72".

Karen went with a bright color way and a different layout. 12 – 13 ½" blocks. 40 ½" x 54".

I love a good word print and thought this would be fun. We used 2 different accent fabrics for this version of Checks 1. Using 2 accents is NOT in the pattern.

If you like to mix it up; this project used multiple centers prints and multiple prints for the accent. The project will look quite different.

Checks 1 should be available at your favorite distributor within
a couple of weeks or from us now.

53" x 60"
The fabric will ship in May 2025.


Diva 5 MIQ 248

 

 

 

Clothworks used our Diva 5 pattern for a new line of fabric called Let’s Go.

https://clothworks.com/CollectionDetailList/SQ0505/Let's%20Go!/CLOTHWORKS

Susan sent these great projects. All were quilted by Jay at Magical Stitches in Macon, GA.
BQ2 is always a favorite and this looks great with the triple border and wide binding.


BQ2  MIQ 965

BQ6 has become a popular frame for those special T’s. She said this was a gift for a coworker. What a good friend.


BQ 6 MIQ 243

This BQ5 looks very elegant with the soft colors and the diagonal set of the blocks. The oversized border paired with the accent inner border is a nice look.

BQ5  MIQ 825

I hope you have a fabulous winter season and have the time to stitch as many projects as you want! Please share this newsletter with your friends.

Thank you so much for supporting Maple Island Quilts, we appreciate you!

Special offer: Buy 2 full price patterns and receive the pattern CheckMate for free! Don’t put CheckMate on your order or you will be charged for it. It will automatically be sent with your order if you purchase 2 full price patterns!

Offer is good until January 31, 2025.

Debbie