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Do you do Kimberly's mystery quilts?

Do U Do KMQs?

If you sign up to download the free mystery quilt, you DO! That means, "Do you do Kimberly's mystery quilts?"

Welcome, mystery quilt sleuths! We're delighted you have chosen to download Kimberly's second free mystery quilt pattern, and hope you'll join her every Friday for the next several weeks as she posts another clue on the way to unveiling the beautiful, finished mystery quilt.

The second quilt in this free "Mystery Quilt Fridays with Kimberly" series is different in style than the first one offered in 2008. Kimberly designed this lap-sized quilt to represent the beautiful vineyards and villages along the Rhein River, which Kimberly describes as "one of the most beautiful regions in Germany."

There are three easy-to-construct but distinctly different blocks which will create a lovely, unique and stunning overall design when they are sewn together in the quilt.

 as one of your favorite and check back every Friday for the next installment. Are you ready for some fun? Just sign your name and email on the simple download registration form. (We promise not to share it with anyone!) Here we go!

• Download Installment #1 – (2009-01-16) Without this, all other downloads won't make sense.
• Download Installment #2 – Clue 1 (2009-01-23)
• Download Installment #3 – Clue 2 (2009-01-30)
• Download Installment #4 – Clue 3 (2009-02-06)
• Download Installment #5 – Clue 4 (2009-02-13)
• Download Installment #6 – Clue 5 (2009-02-20)
• Download Installment #7 – Final Clue (2009-02-27)

Kimberly is the featured designer in the current issue of Irish Quilting magazine with her article, Famous Last Words and exclusive new mystery quilt, Windblown Stars. Her name is also mentioned on the cover!

Kimberly has been featured in the February 2009 issue of McCall's Quilting. The article, entitled "Wild At Heart" begins on page 76 and features the Easy Hearts Cut Tool. There is also a special how-to-use set of instructions in the sidebar for using the tool, and an additional website bonus pattern called "Scrappy Sweet Hearts."

April 2-5, 2009

Registration for the 2009 Quilters' Heritage Celebration Show is now open. Register early and guarantee a place in Kimberly's classes:

Columbus, OH – June 18-20, 2009

Registration will begin in January for the 2009 40th Annual NQA Quilt Show schedule for June 18-20 in Columbus, OH. The show features 400 judged quilts, special exhibits, vendors and classes galore. Register early and guarantee a place in Kimberly's classes:

Attention — AQS Quilt Show Des Moines attendees and Kimberly's workshop students: Be sure to read Kimberly's recap of the show and check out her gallery of photos from her classes. She's got lots of photos to share — you may just see yourself among the many smiling faces!

Watch Kimberly's Interview from the floor of the AQS on the CBS Affiliate in Des Moine, IA.

Are you ready for some quilting fun? As promised, here is the first FREE mystery quilt designed by Kimberly! This easy-to-make quilt is a delight to make and is the perfect place to showcase a special fabric. Simply register your name and email address (which she won't share with anyone!) and you'll receive the complete pattern, one step at a time.

• Download Installment #1 – The All Important Supply List
• Download Installment #2 – Clue 1
• Download Installment #3 – Clue 2
• Download Installment #4 – Clue 3
• Download Installment #5 – Clue 4
• Download Installment #6 – Final Clue!

You must register and download Installment #1 to use subsequent installments — unless you're very, very clever.

"This was my first-ever mystery quilt. I am very excited! Picking fabrics to put together is not always easy, and not knowing what the quilt would look like in advance was definitely out of my comfort zone. But it was very worthwhile, and a terrific class!"— 2008 AQS Quilt Show, Des Moines

Kimberly is now blogging about her latest adventures online. Her special quilting blog will talk about her latest designs, photos, people and places in the quilting industry, and special tips that will help both novice and professional quilters. On a more personal note, she also invites you to join her and the Einmo family in their travel adventures around the globe through her travel blog, Where in the World is Kimberly?

Kimberly and Sue Hausmann on the set of America Quilts Creatively
Kimberly and Sue Hausmann on the set
of America Quilts Creatively

While you're browsing in cyberspace, be sure to check out Sue Hausmann's blog to see what Kimberly has been up to recently. Sue and husband, Herb, spent time with Kimberly at home a few weeks ago and she shares photos and stories of their overseas trip online. For even more interesting reading, be sure to check out some of Kimberly's other favorite blog spots by clicking on the links at the left.

Retro is IN and aprons are HOT! Kimberly has designed an exclusive new Patchwork Apron pattern for Simplicity! Create one or more of these fabulous designs and put some sizzle into your kitchen!

You can order this unique signature pattern online from our Products page or www.simplicity.com. Look for Pattern #2980.

We hope to see you soon at one of the many wonderful events Kimberly will be appearing at throughout the year.