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William Morris
William Morris was an artist, writer, political idealist and of most interest to quilters, a textile designer in late nineteenth century England. His designs inspired by medieval tapestries, embroideries and illuminated texts are intricate, rich and finely drawn. He rebelled against the industrialization of his era drawing most of his designs from nature and advocating the use of natural dyes such as blues from indigo and burnt oranges from madder. He honored traditional craftsmanship over manufactured products, promoting the resurgance of medieval forms of needle work and influencing the English “Arts and Crafts Movement.”
We are excited to offer two new collections influenced by his work.
Morris and Company from Moda Fabrics is a group of reproductions from noted quilt historian, Barbara Brackman. This collection highlights William Morris’s skill in translating nature into pattern. His designs spring from the variety of his garden. “Eyebright” depicts a tiny alpine bloom a counterpoint to the showy “Anemone” portrayed in a large scale print that would make a lovely border or center medallion.
Look closely for details. “Brother Rabbit” features visitors to his garden, birds and rabbits. The large print, “Wandle,” is named for the river that flowed near the Morris and Company dyeworks, providing water for the coloring processes as well as a lovely landscape.
Subtle colors echo the shades of the natural dyes so important to Morris’s vision. Morris & Company will inspire all who love the Arts and Crafts look for quilts, clothing and home decorating.
“Morris Meadows” designed by Michele Hill for In the Beginning Fabrics brings a quilter’s sensibilities to Morris’s designs. Michele adds a profusion of color to the intricacy of Morris inspired designs. Being a quilter herself, Michele approaches her design process with finished quilts in mind. Along with absolutely gorgeous floral and border prints, Michele also makes sure that her collections include the tonals which are a quilt maker’s staples.
Appliquer’s will know Michele from her two applique books based on William Morris Designs: William Morris in Applique and (available in February) More William Morris in Applique. In addition to the “Morris Meadows” fabric collection we have “Block of the Month” patterns for two gorgeous applique quilts based on William Morris designs.
The pattern for the quilt shown is available at Ruby Street Quiltworks. It sells for $3.00 but is included free with your purchase of fabric from the Morris and Company Collection. View swatches for both collections on the "Collections" page of our website. Don't forget to click on your favorite images to see the details. Or better yet see (and feel) them in person at Ruby Street Quiltworks.
Fat Quilt Challenge - Packets available through the end of JanuarySilver Rewards – A Customer Appreciation Program
You make Ruby Street Quiltworks your “Go To” shop for all your quilting needs.
You make your purchase at Ruby Street Quiltworks even when you might save a few dollars at one of the big box stores
You Shop at Ruby Street Quiltworks even when we don’t have a sale.
You support your local quilt shop because you care about your community.
You share your beautiful quilts.
Sometimes you share your not so beautiful quilts. They make us laugh with joy.
You surprise us with your choices and delight us with your creativity.
You are patient when we are busy and understanding when we … well ... there’s a reason seam rippers were invented.
You share your joy in your craft and teach us something new every day.
Sometimes you bring in your sadness. We know our beautiful fabric will work it’s magic and turn your cares and woes to smiles.
You make Ruby Street Quiltworks a community, not just a shop.
You make magic happen every day, right here on Ruby Street.
To thank you, we have initiated a customer appreciation program called Silver Rewards. When you have purchased 25 yards of our regularly priced fabric, you will receive a $25 gift card to use on any purchase in the shop.
What do I have to do to participate? All you have to do is make sure we ring up your sale under your customer account every time you purchase regularly priced fabric in the shop. Our computer takes care of the rest! Your earned accumulations will show on your receipt with each purchase so you can watch your accumulation grow.
What if I don’t have a customer account? No worries. We’ll create one for you. It just takes an instant and all we need is your name.
What do I do when I reach the Silver (25 yard) Reward total? Again, our computer will do all the work. When you have purchased 25 yards of regularly priced fabric our computer will prompt your cheering Ruby Street Staff Member to load up a gift card for you. It’s just that simple. There are no punch cards, no coupons, no messy card files, no fees, no expiration dates, no need to keep track of your accumulations, no missed rewards, no hassles. Your gift card is good upon issue, for any purchase in the store, including classes and sale items.
This program will replace our current class discount but will not affect our other sales and discounts. Our 10% End of Bolt Discount remains in full force. Please use it! We still offer 30% Off Every Book, Every Day at Ruby Street Quiltworks. And we’ll continue to offer great promotions and sale events. Watch for them! (Hint: check out the “Save the Date” section below.)
Thank you for making Ruby Street Quiltworks such an extraordinary place to shop and work. We hope our Silver Rewards Program will make shopping at Ruby Street Quiltworks even more rewarding in the year to come.