Dear Quilting Community,
The single question I have received the most over the last 10 years is, “So, when are you going to retire?”
It is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from the world of quilting. Over the years, I have had the immense pleasure of sharing my passion for quilting with all of you. However, due to health issues within my family, it is time for me to step back and prioritize my loved ones. Most of you know my husband Richard and daughter Stacy, they both now require my daily attention. Please keep them in your thoughts.
I am incredibly grateful for the support and camaraderie I have experienced throughout my journey in this industry. From the lively interactions at trade shows to the warm gatherings at quilt guilds, every moment has been a cherished memory. Your enthusiasm and dedication to the craft have inspired me beyond measure.
As I embark on this new chapter, I am offering my remaining inventory for sale throughout the month of June. It would mean the world to me if you could help me clear out these treasures, ensuring that they find new homes where they will continue to inspire creativity and joy. You can find them all at fromMarti.com
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for allowing me to be a part of your quilting journey for the last 53 years. Your friendship, support, and passion have been the highlights of my career. Though I may be stepping back from the limelight, the love for quilting will forever remain in my heart.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Marti Michell
Closing June 30th
If you are interested in purchasing items, please do so by June 30th.
Nine-Patch Parade Starter Kit
Includes 6 Pattern booklets and 2 Nine Patch Rulers for 3" and 4" Nine Patch blocks!
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Quilters Love Perfect Patchwork Templates!
From Marti Michell Perfect Patchwork Templates are actual size templates that include 1/4" seam allowances. They are laser cut from 1/8" thick acrylic with corners that are engineered to make pieces fit perfectly and reduce bulk. Designed for rotary cutting, they can also be traced around for scissor cutting.
• No pinning or guessing required • No more "dog ears" ensnared by the throat plate • No shadowing through light fabrics • No going back after sewing to trim excess bulk – it's trimmed away at the same time the pieces are cut. • The thick acrylic templates mean you can rotary-cut multiple layers of fabric at one time.
Start with Strips
No matter which shape your are cutting, it is most common to first cut a strip that is the same width as one dimension of the template, then use the template to create the desired shape. Much more information can be found in 8342 | Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks, Volume 1 >
They are PERFECT for:
• Rotary cutters–Cut multiple layers at one time • Shapes and sizes–Specific-size 1/8-inch thick acrylic pieces. No guessing which line to use on a ruler • 1/4-inch seam allowances already added • Laser cut accuracy on every piece • Corners–Not just blunt but revolutionary double blunt corners engineered for perfect alignment • Permanent identification system • Companion tools for strip cutting and piecing techniques.
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Grandmother's Garden
Shared on Instagram, this display of From Marti Michell products, was taken at Grandmother's Garden Patchwork and Quilting.
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Quilting With Marti
We are always adding new information, such as how pleased I am to be a spokesperson for Aurifil thread! Aurifil has a lovely hand and comes in an array of beautiful colors, featured in the Aurifil online magazine.
This site is the result of many of my students asking, "What's your Web address?" This is the place to learn about using Perfect Patchwork Templates to make great quilts, quickly and easily. Come on in to see our product line, learn some neat cutting and sewing tips, download helpful charts and see some of the beautiful quilts I've designed and made using Perfect Patchwork Templates ~ and some lovely antique quilts that could have been made using the templates! And, we are proud to say, our product line is Made in America!
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Celebration 2021 Quilt Show and Vendor Mall!
A popular teacher, Marti travels extensively, having now taught in 49 states and 26 countries. Look through your library of quilting books and you’ll surely fine on of Marti’s books. At last count, nearly 1.75 million books authored by Marti have been sold. Likewise you undoubtedly have fabric, patterns, or tools that she has designed in your collected sewing materials. Furthermore, Marti’s influence in the quilting industry is enormous. Marti is the recipient of two prestigious quilt industry “lifetime achievement” awards, The Silver Star (2004) and the Michael Kile Award (1991).
