patterns@cathyvb.com
(714) 530-2577

 

September/October 2007

 
  Cathy Van Bruggen Designs  
  Hello Everyone,

It has been a busy couple of months. In April my daughter, Kim and granddaughter, Lisa, went with me to Cape Cod. We visited the Bayberry Quilter's Guild of Cape Cod. What a nice group they are. We fully enjoyed our visit. While I was in the area I visited my sister-in-law, Lucia. Massachusetts is such a beautiful place.

I especially liked the Barnstable area. In May, the Quilt Market in Salt Lake City, Utah was a lot of fun. Fruit Medley was deputed and was a huge success. The pattern sample was made using 100% Hoffman of California Fabrics. The fall colors are so rich and beautiful! Finally, in July, my entire family traveled to Kona, Hawaii for Quilt Hawaii. The quilts were beautiful and so was the scenery.

We are now gearing up the Fall Market in Houston Texas. It will be an exciting trip since we will be vendors at the Fall Quilt Festival for the first time. Anticipation is growing because we will be debuting several new products in Houston. Our new products and patterns include: Morning's Glory, Sew on the Go!, Sunshine Handbag Collection, "Appliqué the Easy Way™" Instructional DVD, and a special surprise pattern featuring Hoffman of California Fabrics. We also have a new shell pincushion.

 
 

In this newsletter:
- Fall Pattern Special
- Teaching & Schedule Updates
- Meet Maddie
- New Products
- Wholesale Pricing
- Download a Free Pattern
 
 
 
 
  Pattern Special

Pumpkin Patch is our fall pattern special. It is time to get ready for the cool fall months where pumpkins are abundant. This lovely wall quilt measures 28" x 24". The design is perfect for the novice quilter. It can be worked in needle-turn or machine appliqué.

- This pattern is on sale now for $8.00, buy it online!
 
 
 
 
Teaching & Schedule Updates

In September, I will begin teaching workshops featuring my latest pattern, Fruit Medley. I will be demonstrating my new "Unit Appliqué" technique. This new, time saving technique is so user friendly. Everyone will just love it!

- See Cathy's Full Schedule Online
- Click here if you're interested in booking Cathy for a lecture or workshop
 
 
 
 
Meet Maddie  

Maddie is about 1½ years old now. We got her when she was a tiny little puppy. Maddie is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, just like Copper Doggie. She loves to go to puppy school and learn basic obedience and agility. I think her most favorite pastime is herding sheep. She keeps all of them right where they need to be! Now that she knows how to herd the sheep, she tries to herd Posie and Copper Doggie. (Copper doesn't appreciate it too much!)

In the photo, Maddie is sitting in the backyard appreciating the scenery.

 
 
 
 
 
New Products
We are continually adding new products on our website. Most recently, we've started selling fabric and accessories that will help make life a little easier for the busy quilter!
  Misty-Fuse
This is an incredibly light weight fusing material. Your quilt top will remain soft and pliable and easy to manage. Best of all, your needle will not get sticky when you quilt it.

- Buy Online
 
  Fruit Medley Fabric Kit
This kit includes fabric for the quilt top, binding, borders and floss for special embellishments. Perfect for the fall season.

- Buy Online
 
  The Appliqué Pressing Sheet™
This product is truly amazing! It will allow you to fuse your designs together as one unit using your pattern underneath it as a guide.

- Buy Online
 
  Dritz Fabric Eraser
A non-smudge eraser that removes pencil marks from quilts and fabric. Ideal for the quilter and home sewer.

- Buy Online
 
  Lite Steam-A-Seam2®
Steam-A-Seam 2 Double Stick has the pressure sensitive on both sides which allows for a temporary hold to both the applique's material and the background material. You can hold your project vertically and the appliqué pieces stay in place and are still repositionable until fused with an iron.

- Buy Online
 
  Morning's Glory Pattern
This pattern boasts of a new day dawning, when the morning glory flower opens and shows all of its magnificant colors. Needle-turn or fuse your own creation.

- Buy Online
 
  Sew on the Go!
Carry all of your hand sewing essentials in this colorful little bag. Inside pocket and detatchable pincushion make organization a snap! This bag was designed to hold Threads to Go. (Threads to Go and scissors are sold seperately).

- Buy Online
 
 
 
 
Wholesale Pricing
We do offer wholesale pricing on our products for qualified retailers. If you are interested in carrying some of our products, please contact us at patterns@cathyvb.com
 
 
 
 
  Free Pattern Download
This month we’re introducing another of the Cathy’s mini series. This block features a full-size dalia flower that you can create using your favorite appliqué technique.
This pattern is no longer available for free. The Dahlia block kit is available for purchase. Click here to purchase kit.
 
 
 
  How to Unsubscribe:
To unsubscribe from this newsletter, just send an email to patterns@cathyvb.com with the subject "Unsubscribe."
 


site designed by Zbra Designs