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I have been working on upgrading my Newsletter process and am delighted that I will now be able to actually send out the newsletter to everyone. The monthly newsletter will be here as a reference. Receiving the newsletter will permit you to read about the latest free patterns and all the latest updates here first. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, click on contact button above, fill in the form with your name and email address (you don't have to put in the other information) and click the box below the form asking to be added to the list. It is just that easy.
What's New?
Mariner's Compass Stars — IT HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!!!
The reviews are coming in....... I have only had this book for a short time, but found it very easy to follow and I shared it with one of my small quilt groups and took my "Japan" block to share and they were amazed at how few pieces there were to make such a wonderful block. A lot of these gals have done very little PP but they are interested in the Mariner's Compass, but have been afraid of the points. I feel that your instructions are very good and wonderful suggestions and the cd makes it even easier. Also the color pictures are wonderful for ideas.
Please keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Karen in Boise
New Zealand January 17-29, 2009
Join us on this quilter's dream vacation to New Zealand!
Travel with award-winning quilter Carol Doak, and McCall's Quilting Editor, Beth Hayes, to New Zealand's North and South Islands throughout this first-class itinerary.
From rainforests to glaciers, volcanoes to grasslands, modern cities to Maori villages, New Zealand is unique . . . and one of the most exciting places on earth. On our 13 day adventure we'll travel the North and South Islands and see all the wonders of this exotic land, with stops and activities arranged especially for quilters.
Enjoy private teas with local quilters, visits to charming quilting shops, and a tour of New Zealand's only textile and quilting museum.
Enjoy city sightseeing in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, view rare wildlife along with spectacular scenery, and meet renowned naturalist Neville Peat. You will visit woolen mills, local quilt shops and New Zealand's only quilting gallery.
For additional information on this trip, http://www.mccallsquiltingadventures.com/newzealand09.html
contact: Steve (1-877-64-QUILT) or steve@mccallsquiltingadventures.com
Carol Doak Quilting Group
At the suggestion of one my students, I started a new group on Yahoo so those who enjoy making paper-pieced quilts from my patterns can share and chat. Our group has now grown to more than 3400 wonderful quilters from around the world. We are sharing photos of projects, participating in challenges and swaps and lots of sharing and fun are happening. I just started a Block of the Month for the group and the resulting blocks are fantastic!!! Read about us in the current Newsletter. Come and join the fun at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CarolDoakQuiltingGroup/
What's New In The Web Store?
New bundled items have been added. Always check out the bundled items and save.
Beautiful new Cherry Keepsake boxes to showcase your 4" and 6" paper-pieced blocks are available in the web store. These are VERY popular!!
New Bundled items in the web store at reduced prices. Check them out.
New Miniature Paper-Pieced Patterns are now available in the web store. I have added several this month and plan to add more in the coming months.
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 Click here to watch a Quicktime video sampler of my new DVD. |
Carol Doak Teaches You to Paper Piece DVD is Here !!!!It is here, it is here, Yeah!!!!. I have seen the complete DVD and I am so thrilled with it!!!!! If you would like to take a class from me in the comfort of your home, this DVD is the answer. The DVD is broken into segments taking you through choosing fabrics, cutting fabrics quickly, getting organized to paper piece, assembly-line paper piecing, joining blocks and rows perfectly, how to measure, how to calculate yardage, how to make sure the fabric is going to fill the area and how to take out a mistake and much more. Just in case you think I don't make mistakes, we even included some of the fun bloopers from a day of filming. And, you can replay any segment when you need a refresher. Ask for it at your local quilt shop or if it is not available there, you may purchase it at my web store. Just click on the store button. It is only $19.95 |
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Book of Month ProgramEach month, I select one of the books I have written and tell you a bit more about this book and reduce the price of this book for just this month. This month I chose the 300 Paper-Pieced Quilt Blocks book. This book contains more patterns than any other book I have written! It comes with Foundation Factory CD to print the foundations. It is on-sale this month so take advantage of the reduced price to add this book and cd to your paper piecing Library. |
What's New In the Free Patterns Section?
New Beginner Pattern is now available!!!
If you have not yet jumped in to make your first paper-pieced block, give this quick and easy one a whirl.
New "2500 Member" Pattern is now available!!!
New Reviews
What Are Quilters Saying About the New DVD?It is worth every penny and a delight to watch. I have been paper-piecing for a long time and learned new tips which goes to prove you can teach an old dog new tricks.
It was great! I'm new to paper piecing (never did it) and this video has taken all the mystery out of the process - Just Love It!
What a great clear and easy dvd to watch and learn from.
Carol, you explain everything so well and make it so simple!
Just EXCELLENT !! And funny too, especially the "oops" part.
New May Newsletter is here!!!
Just click here to read the latest.
New Quilt Shop and Quilt Teacher Section:
Links: If you have a website for your shop and sell my books, paper and DVD in your shop, just let me know your web address and I will add it as a link. Use the Contact button above to do this.Quilt Shops: The Mariner's Compass Stars, Simply Sensational 9-Patch Star Book, the Carol Doak Teaches You to Paper Piece DVD and the Carol Doak's Foundation Paper can be ordered from your distributor or directly from C & T Publishing at 1-800-284-1114. My Martingale books can be ordered through a distributor or directly from Martinagle & Co at 1-800-426-3126. If you ever have any issue obtaining product, just let me know.
The 40 Bright & Bold Paper-Pieced Quilt Blocks book is now out of print. I still do have a supply. Contact me if you need to purchase this book for a class.
Mariner's Compass Stars Trunk Show Available: if you would like to display some quilts from my newest book in your shop, contact Customer Service at C & T Publishing at 1-800-284-1114 to make your reservation.
New Free Pattern For Teaching Paper Piecing: I am often asked if patterns from my books can be copied and distributed for the purpose of teaching a class. They cannot as this would violate copyright.
However, I have uploaded a block pattern in the Free Patterns section that can be used for teaching others how to paper piece. Permission to reproduce the pattern is given for this purpose and is printed on the pattern.
Simply Sensational 9-Patch Stars and Carol Doak Teaches You to Paper Piece DVD is now available in a Spanish language edition from www.editorialeldrac.com Now how cool is that????
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Carol Doak Teaches You to Paper Piece DVD -Just like taking your own personal one-on-one class with Carol Doak.Mariner's Compass Stars is here and it comes with a CD to print the foundations!!!!!