A Stars Around the Garden Show and Tell

Another Star appears: "Stars around the Garden Quilt" from the Stars class taught last year. Beautiful quilt made by Brenda Hotinger and proudly displayed here by her daughters. The quilt is a biggie - 92" x 108". She did a great job hand appliquéing the center motif. Way to go, Brenda!

Let's Make Flag Quilts

Mary Ellen takes quilting and a love of Americana on the road to her grandson's school, teaching quilting and patriotism to future generations.

She helped them make flag quilts:
note: Little Quilts is open on Monday, Memorial Day. Happy Holiday Week-end to all of you!

Retro Aprons at Little Quilts

The apron featured here is from the booklet "More Reto Aprons" by Taylor Made Designs. We cannot keep this pattern in stock. Also pictured are some great printed towels and a big cup of tea. The tea is very good either hot or cold. We have hot weather aproaching so make a pitcher of ice tea and enjoy!

Fairfax Quilt: Kit Available

Fairfax quilt made by Kathy Niemann from Jo Morton fabrics using a Jo Morton design. It is 62" x 62". The kit is available at $84.95:

Memorial Day Weekend: Get Ready at Little Quilts

The two quilts shown here are from the book "Patriotic Little Quilts" written by Little Quilts. One is "Stars and Stripes" (24" x 30"); the other is "Honor and Glory" (34" x 46"). This book is now out of print but we still have some copies available in the shop. Memorial Day is coming, so reserve your copy:

Another great quilt for Memorial Day is Little Quilts' design "America"(35" x 35"), which is in their book "Celebrate". We have only a few copies of this book left. There are lots of great small quilts in this book along with some decorating ideas. A great book to add to your wish list:

Betsy is a wool cat designed and made by Alice Berg. The features are embroidery. This has been a very popular item. Pattern is available at $8.50.

Christmas at Little Quilts

Christmas is on its way at Little Quilts. Fabrics are arriving nearly every day now. Featured here is the very popular Nancy Halverson's new line called "I Believe". Nancy always writes a new book for her fabric lines. This book has arrived as well and is also titled "I Believe".

Here are some other ideas to get you in the mood for Christmas. We know it's early but if you make your gifts, now is not too early to start. Watch for our Holiday Ideas coming in July.

Jo's Little Women Holiday Inn Finishes

Holiday Inn finishes from Jo's Little Women Series #8:

The Basket Quilt, also from Jo's Series #8:

Threads That Bind Trunk Show - Last Chance

Last chance to see this great trunk show from Threads That Bind. It will leave the store by the end of May. There are many samples of wonderful punch needle designs as well as projects from wool that are appliqued using the buttonhole stitch. Patterns for all are available.

Second Saturday Sampler: May - Alternate Blocks

"Little Quilts celebrates the 100th Second Saturday Sampler" Event

Wanda, designer and instruction writer for Second Saturday Sampler and Libby, special guest/blast from the past, pose with some of the Sampler quilts from years past.

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House Party Setting Used in Second Saturday Sampler Quilt

Here is last year's Second Saturday Sampler set in a very pretty quilt with the smaller blocks in a house setting: