Hello Quilters & Crafters,

Spring is on the way! After the snowy February we had, I think we’ll all appreciate it a little more this year. We were closed several days because of all the snow and I know a lot of you have been busy sewing and using up that stash! I made one of Lori’s dresses and have decided that zippers and I do not get along very well. The next dress might have elastic in the waist! Next on the list is making a curtain for my craft room. I want to put grommets at the top for the rod. That’s got to be easier than zippers! We’ve enjoyed the slower pace of winter this past month. The kids were off of school for a week and a half due to snow and conferences. Paul is taking EMT classes right now and Ryan‘s baseball practices will start in a few weeks. Lori is memorizing her lines for the part of Mother Bunny in the Spring Program at school and Amanda is practicing for two musical performances that are coming up this month as well. I must say, I am loving the stage of life that we’re in right now. Sometimes I wish I could slow it down a little bit, time goes by so fast! We have quite a few special events coming up, so make sure you mark your calendars! Happy Sewing! Mary

On your next visit, be sure and stop by the Quilt Barn and check out the new “Top Twenty Books & Patterns” section. Some of the patterns and books new to our store include the following:

The Two-Hour Tulip Purse by Anything But Boring Pattern includes 4 sizes – have a new purse in one evening! A unique shaped purse with outside and inside pockets.

Mini Bow Tucks Purse Designed by Penny Sturges A mini version of the original Bow Tucks purse but it includes all the features that made the original so popular. Approximate size: 11” wide x 10” tall x 5” deep

Snap Happier Purse & Tote from Stitchin’ Sisters The 10” purse or 16” tote is completely lined and has inside pockets. The unique hinge closure is made using a metal carpenter’s tape.

Happy Holidays by Atkinson Designs This pattern features a tree skirt or table topper in 3 sizes. A perfect use for those holiday prints. This pattern uses a 60° ruler.

Easy Striped Table Runner designed by Karen Montgomery 5 seams and your runner is complete! Great way to use striped border fabrics. This pattern also uses a 60° ruler.

Four Corners Apron from Vanilla House Designs Quick, easy and perfect for the beginning sewer. Looks great in any kind of fabric and it is comfortable and flattering too.

Runners, Etc. from Gathering Friends One size doesn’t fit all! This book contains twelve different table runner patterns and most come with 2 size options.

Stellar Quilts by Judy Martin Stellar quilts is all about stars, in this book Judy does for stars what she did for Log Cabins. She has created beautiful star quilts with clear detailed instructions. Even though the quilts may use uncommon shapes, Judy has devised a way to rotary cut these shapes. 12 new patterns, multiple sizes, lots of alternate layouts and color suggestions. A must have book for all quilters.

Patchwork Table Runners from House of White Birches This book is chock full of table runners from easy to advanced. It includes a helpful section on adjusting the size of your table runner. The 5 sections include Patchwork only, Adding Appliqué, Contemporary Looks, Try a New Technique, & Through the Year with 41 different designs in all. A wonderful resource for your library.

Revised Patchwork Minus Mathwork from House of White Birches is a quilter’s guide to buying fabric without a degree in mathematics. This valuable resource helps you figure the amounts of fabric needed for your quilt, whether your layout is straight, on point, with our without sashing. This is a revised version that includes charts for precuts.

If Quilts could Talk by Terri Degenkolb is a unique book featuring pieced and appliqué projects. The projects include the words that are so popular in decorating right now – family, imagine, dream, and smile. She also includes tips on transferring photos to fabric and tips on using Paintsticks.

Better Together Two-Block Designs for Dynamic Quilts by Karen Sievert. Create two different quilt blocks, put them together and stand back for exciting results. The new designs that emerge from the intersections of the two blocks are magical. Quilters of all skill levels can create fabulous quilts.

It’s A Wrap II by Susan Breier Wrap a simple clothesline with fabric and coil into objects of all shapes and sizes! Susan’s second book offers new shapes and handle and lid variations. Appropriate for all skill levels, these projects are sewn on a regular sewing machine. Step-by-step photos and instructions make this a very user friendly book.

Quilted Devotions-24 Biblical Blocks by Lisa Cogar Inspired by well-loved Bible stories, this sampler quilt includes many possibilities. It includes the traditional Jacob’s Ladder, Bethlehem Star, Crown of Thorns, and Tree of Life, as well as original blocks designed by the author. It also includes a small wall quilt version.



Some of the latest fabric arrivals are: Hot for Chocolate from Blue Hill fabrics is like a chocolate covered strawberry. There are warm chocolates, reds, and pink in a variety of reproduction prints.

Moda brings us Looking Back by Brannock & Patek which features rich hues of brick red, olive green, burnished gold and midnight blue. Prints are reminiscent of reproduction prints and come in a variety of sizes. Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, and Charm Packs are also available.

Black, White & Currant from Henry Glass features black, white and red in a variety of florals, stripes, and dots. A lot of the prints are black & white or red & white, with a few prints that include all three colors to tie is all together.

From Wilmington, Espresso Yourself is a fun new coffee collection in shades of coffee browns, tans, and a splash of red. There is a coordinating apron panel for the “Charter Member of Coffee Drinkers Anonymous” and a free project sheet with four projects for your kitchen.

Also just in, a new shipment of wide backs from P&B Textiles.

Almost every day, more fabric arrives, so be sure to stop in see what new!

New Magazines include: Quilts & More Spring 2010 – Sew a fast tote, too-cute bibs, a sweet treat pincushion or a quick quilt. There are 26 projects in all to inspire your spring sewing

Fons & Porter’s Easy Quilts Spring 2010. Quick, Simple, & Fun is what Easy Quilts is all about. 19 colorful spring projects for all skill levels that you can complete in a weekend or less.

Starting March 1st We return to regular hours 8am – 5pm Monday - Saturday

Up Coming Events

St. Patty’s Day Sale

Wear Green & Save 20% On Wednesday, March 17th

Storewide in the Fabric Shop & Books, Patterns, & Stencils in the Quilt Barn



2nd Annual Mini Quilt Shop Hop “Quilting ‘N Cuisine” March 27th 2010

• 9 am – 3 pm: Shop Hop at participating shops 2:30-4:00 pm Food sampling and Wall Hanging Quilt Show At Kidron Community Center • 3:45 pm Prize Drawings for 6-$100 Gift Bags • plus additional prizes (You must be present to win)

Passports are needed Preregister $5.00 Day of Shop Hop $8.00 Pre registering is recommended and your passport can be picked up or mailed prior to the shop hop. Last day to mail passports is March 20th

Visit each shop for a free quilt block pattern and a delicious, authentic Amish recipe. The quilt is a mystery quilt so you will need to visit each shop for the step by step instructions. The final instructions are available at the last stop – the food tasting and quilt show at the Kidron Community Center!

Your Passport may be purchased at any of the participating shops:

Miller’s Dry Goods – Charm, OH Country Craft Cupboard – Berlin, OH Gramma Fannie’s Quilt Barn – Berlin, OH Helping Hands Quilt Shop – Berlin, OH Lone Star Quilt Shop – Mt. Hope, OH Hearthside Quilt Shoppe – Kidron, OH

WE WILL BE CLOSED APRIL 2nd for GOOD FRIDAY



Easter "Egg"stravaganza on Saturday, April 3rd

Visit the Fabric Shop & Pick an Egg (with a $5.00 purchase)

Win prizes & valuable coupons



Visit us at the

Amish Country Quilt Show April 8-10, 2010 at the Buckeye Event Center Dalton, Ohio • Quilt Displays, Vendor Mall, Contest Quilts, & an Amish Quilting Bee

• See all 12 Amish Country Shop Hop Quilts on display

• There is still time to enter your quilt – Deadline is March 26, 2010

More information available at: www.amishcountryquiltshow.com

Monthly Special for March 10% off Notions & Rulers

March Web Special 20% off Patterns sold on the website Enter PATTERNS in the coupon code when checking out

Visit us on the web at www.millersdrygoods.com

Congratulations to our February Winner! Karen Caley Fresno, Ohio

Miller’s Dry Goods 4500 State Route 557 Millersburg, OH 44654 330-893-9899