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This newsletter is filled with Christmas! Some goodies for right now, and some that will be delivered during the holidays.

First, I'm delighted to be carrying Free Motion Gliders. This quilting tool replaces the Supreme Slider I used for years, which are no longer available from the manufacturer. I searched and tried many similar tools, but this is the very best and most durable. The purpose of this tool - to reduce the friction between your machine bed and your quilt and make quilting feel easier.

See all the ways I use my Free Motion Glider on my home sewing machine. Yes, I use this tool for quilt piecing, walking foot quilting, free motion quilting, and ruler quilting. I do have to reposition it for these different activities so watch this video to see how I use it:

Click Here to find the Free Motion Glide for $40 and see how this slippery sheet can make all sorts of quilting techniques feel easier and go faster.

We've also put the glider into our new Machine Quilting Kit. This kit comes with the Free Motion Glider, Machingers Gloves, and Isacord Thread. Get all three tools for $49.99! Click Here to find the Machine Quilting Kit.

Grace Company's Christmas in July Sale

All Qnique longarms and frames are on sale until July 17th so now is the time to save on a new quilting machine or bundled system. All machines also come with a free lightbar so you'll never have to quilt in the dark again. Here are the very best deals of the month:

Cutie Frame - Sale Price $589 through July 17th - This collapsible frame is perfect for quilters with very limited space because you can collapse it and store it in a closet or under your bed. When you're ready for a quilting weekend, pull it out, load it up, and start quilting.

Qnique 19X Elite Longarm - My Qnique 19XE is a delight and I swear it's like the Dr Who Tardis - bigger on the inside than it seems! This is the perfect longarm if you like piecing 12 inch blocks - you'll be able to quilt the entire block in one pass across any Grace Frame.

Evolution Hoop Frame - This is an amazing frame, designed to grow with you as a quilter, wherever you want this craft to take you. Start small with a 66 inch wide footprint, then expand the frame when you're ready to any size between 7 - 12 feet. 

I'm a Designer in the Quilters Advent Calendar!

Now for the goodies that will arrive during the holidays - this year I'm working with Jodi Anderson from the Online Quilt Magazine and participating in the Quilter's Advent Calendar.

Here's how this works:

• You’ll receive one surprise pattern by email each day, starting December 1st, for the 24 days leading up to Christmas, as well as a special Christmas Day pattern too.
• There’s a great mix of patterns to suit everyone too, including things you can whip up for gifts, and things to make and keep.  Some are Christmassy, and you can change fabrics for others, for year-round use.

You’ll receive:

• 25 downloadable patterns with full size templates where needed
• Easy to understand instructions with lots of photos
• Great range of projects
• Suitable for all skill levels
• Fun surprise to open each day!

This is one of those things to buy now and enjoy as a gift to yourself in December! You can get the very best deal on the Quilter's Advent Calendar right now during the Earlybird Special. 

Click Here to take advantage of the Earlybird preorder for just $27.

Order yours today, as Christmas IS coming, and this special Earlybird Offer is only available until midnight, Monday 17th July. After that, the price will go up to $47, so you really want to be an earlybird and join in this fun event.

I hope you enjoyed this Christmas in July newsletter and will stock up on goodies for now and for later. I'm planning something with my favorite colors - red and white - that will be fun and fast to make, especially if you need to make a gift in a hurry.

Let's go quilt,

Leah Day