May Blocks of the Month

the beautiful Sweet Sixteen Applique Block of the Month

and the Second Saturday Sampler Block

Green Thumb?

Muriel loves it when mail order customers come into the shop – she can put a face with a name! One of those customers, Denissa from North Carolina, was in the shop this morning trying to find a border for this beauty. Of course, we had just what she was looking for! She picked a large Kaffe Fassett floral and now we can’t wait to see the finished project. For those of you who participated in the Cinnamon Stick exchange, Denissa said she and her friends are still exchanging Half-Square Triangles among themselves. Denissa made the “Tree of Life” quilt with part of her exchange blocks and she invented a basket block using more of the blocks. We’ll share those pictures with you when Denissa gets them to us.

The Good News and The Bad News

The good news is that Mary Ellen snagged some photos of new quilts coming up in Jo Morton's new book - Banner Day - AND that you can pre-order it with us so you get a copy hot off the presses.  $27 (call and ask to be added to the customer list).  The bad news is that she is using her iPhone and the quilts were moving dureing a Schoolhouse presentation at Spring Quilt Market.  Blutrry photos may be better than none at all.

Good Deed, Girl Scouts!

Nine year old Meghan, of Girl Scout Troop 2638, brought in 17 pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer.  She made 10 of them herself.  She will get her Sew Simple badge and her Bronze Award.  Her six year old sister, Sarah, is pictured with her.  Cute and generous.  Applause.

If you would like to follow her example, here is a link to the information.  We are a collection site for the pillowcases.

Second Saturday Sampler Show and Tell

Second Saturday Sampler is THE place to be for great show and tell.  April was no exception.

A completed English Pathwasy Buck A Block quilt with a variation of two.  Julie confessed she wanted to make it queen sized, thought she had it all planned but had to make some last minute adaptations and add some fabrics.  Sound familiar?

A quilt made by .  The picture shows a stunning quilt.  If you can, zoom in on the picture to see how interesting the Australian aboriginal prints really are,  You can make a stunning quilt with big bold prints.  The outer border is cool the way she cut it.  It makes a swag without having to applique it. Genius!

A happy quilt and a happy quiltmaker.  Darlene made this quilt using a pattern for jelly rolls in the book,  Scrap Quilt Surprises by Kim Brackett.  

A very clever addition to an Eleanor Burns' Irish Chain.  Look closely in the center for an embroidery clover which adds someting so individual.  Great idea.

Grandma's Pride and Joy

Aren’t these the two most gorgeous models ever?!! Vanessa and Helena are wearing dresses made for them by their grandmother, Joan, from Little Quilts fabric. So cute!

Name Dropping at Paducah

Here we have, our very own Mary Ellen (right), with Pat Yamin from "Come Quilt With Me" and a Paducah icon, Bill Schroeder; in front of a quilt by Ricky Tims.  Bill is the King of the King and Queen of Paducah.  He and his wife, Meredith founded the American Quilt Society and the quilt museum.

Photos from Paducah - Tuesday

The AQS Quilt Show should be opening in one hour (they are an hour behind).  If you are already there, you can find Mary Ellen and Amanda in booth 1816 in the Pavilion (I believe it is like a giant blow up tent.  Maybe they will send along a picture).  The winning quilts have been announced and a list is posted at the AQS website.  Mary Ellen sent along some pictures.  The booth looks so great with the Liberty Ridge quilt featured.  So Americana.  Just what we like at the LQ.  Hope you do too.  The other pictures are of flood walls and check out the sandpiles stacked up near the Convention Center.
Stay dry ladies!

Proving "The Show Must Go On"

Day One
The booth is ready, the "stuff " is unloaded and set up will happen tomorrow.

Get Mary Ellen and Amanda an Ark!

Goodness gracious.  Mary Ellen just called to say that she and Amanda arrived safely in Paducah, KY for the AQS International Quilt Show.  However...they have been moved out of the Convention Center to the Pavilion, along with the prize winning quilts.  No one will be in the Convention Center as flood waters from the Ohio River are expected.  Here is a link for more detailed information.  http://www.americanquilter.com/quilt_world/news_view.php?id=179

Easter Bunnies - Hoppin' Down the Bunny Trail

Sharon peeks out from behind her gorgeous Baltimore Bunnies quilt that she shared with us.  Design by Bunny Hill.  So cute and cuddly quilted.  What an accomplishment.

Kathy drove over from Augusta to show us this stunner. The pattern is from the book “Cottage Charm” by Dawn Heese. The chocolate colored bunnies and the scalloped edges make me think of Easter!

Heartfelt Gift Quilt

Lisa Marie brought in this bright quilt entitled “Sandra’s Song”, that she made for her best friend who loves cats and music. We think she’s really going to love this quilt! The quilt is an original design, adapted from the “Just Can’t Cut It” pattern.

A Peach of a Bag

We love all the handbags our customers have been making. Lynn brought in this bag and we think it’s “just peachy!”

A Halloween Baltimore Album Quilt?

Gerri finished her Baltimore Halloween quilt top and it’s an eye-catcher. It’s all needle-turn appliqued and beautifully done! Can’t wait to see it when it comes back from the quilter as it is going to be custom quilted. What a great quilt to have in your collection! We do sell the pattern.

Merry Merry Strawberry!

Here is Christine's version of the Berry Sweet Bag by Fig Tree and Co.  Good enough to eat!

Wool Garden

Joan brought us this wonderful Show and Tell of a finished Primitive Garden Wool Applique Quilt. It was offerred as a block of the month here in 2009. Seems like yesterday. Just gorgeous, Joan.

Cinnamon Stick Triangle Swap at Little Quilts

Trish brought in a beautiful tree wall hanging that she pieced while she was on a retreat last week-end. She reports the whole thing went together in just 6 hours! We should all be able to have one of these in no time!

April Second Saturday Sampler

Here is a picture of the April pieced block for the ongoing Second Saturday Sampler Quilt "Rhapsody in Blue"... and the next applique Sweet Sixteen Block of the Month.

Fun With Sue and Bill

Sunbonnet Sue just keeps popping up! Chris made this cheery version from a panel from the Little Quilts line of fabric “Fun With Sue & Bill.” (sorry, that panel is no longer available).

Houses and Log Cabins - Oh My!

 We loved Dorothy’s quilt pieced in cotton, but all the appliqué is done in wool.  It was gorgeous!  Pattern is from the “Cabin Fever” book by Whimsicals