Northern Threads's Blog

The 2010 Alaska Shop Hop quilt project has been officially launched. The appliques for this quilt are an amazing group of images depicting scenic views of wildlife and wildflowers across our wonderful state. Alaska shops have joined together to offer you a fun way to explore the great north and see the wonderful quilt shops along the way.

These detailed applique scenes are created with easy fusible web. Just trace, cut and press in place. We recomend “Steam-a-Seam 2 Lite” fusible web to make the job a breeze. It has a pressure sensitive adhesive that allows for a temporary hold to your ackground. There is no pressing until your entire appliqué is in place and it’s 1/2 the weight of the regular fusibles which means it won’t gum up your needle if you choose to stitch through it.

Block Kits Available thru
December 31, 2010

There are 13 block patterns in all. Each participating shop has only one select block kit from the group. Collect them all

Participating Shop List

Purchase our Northern Threads exclusive deluxe finishing kit designed by Marie Noah will be available in June 2010. The kit will include the pattern for layout, “sashing applique” and pieced border along with all the fabrics for the quilt top and binding.

Individual Applique block kits may be sold only at the sponsoring shop. Purchase all 13 blocks to complete the Exclusive Deluxe Kit sold only at Northern Threads.

The quilt is an original design by our fellow Alaskans; Brenda Clyde & Chelline Larson

Standard Finishing instructions and fabric for quilt top included with the complete block set

Standard Finish pattern and fabric
included with complete block set. Collect all 13 blocks. Only Available at participating shops through December 31, 2010

See close up images of all our 2010 shop hop blocks on Facebook here