Did someone say Zippers?

Zippers, zippers and MORE zippers.....

We've got lots of new purse and tote bag patterns. These all use the new zippers and are quick and easy to make. The “Peek-A-Boo” Bag pattern has a vinyl side – no more losing your sewing supplies in the bottom of the bag as everything is visible!

And I feel like a blog posting is not complete without a little show-n-tell from our talented customers...

It’s getting close to the 4th of July and we’re seeing lots of patriotic quilts. Carol Ann Holton used the pattern from last year’s Second Saturday Sampler quilt to set a collection of red, white and blue sampler blocks . We love the border – what a great way to showcase an unusual fabric.

Another “flag waving” quilt ready for the holiday!

Renee Medley and her husband stopped by the shop on their way home to Tennessee after a wonderful vacation on Sanibel Island. We love to see Renee because she always brings the most beautiful appliquéd quilts to show us! This one is from the pattern “A Tisket A Tasket” by Bunny Hill. Renee is hand quilting the quilt and I wish you could see her quilting stitches – she’s good!

As always... Happy Quilting!

Braided Rug class coming next week! Don't miss out!

Braided Rug Class coming next week!

Join us for a fun afternoon Friday June 18th, for a 'hands on' demo and class on the art of Rug Braiding. We'll have kits with strips of wool and you'll leave with a small braided mug mat. Ann Caldwell will be showing some of her beautiful braided rugs. Learn to make table runners, chair pads, even rugs for your floor. She's even making an 8 foot round braided rug! This relaxing craft is having a strong revival today....sign up now!

Call us 770-578-6727 or Email the store to reserve your spot!!

Mary Ellen was busy at market...

Mary Ellen found some of the most exciting new things at market! The front table is loaded with new books and we have a whole spinner full of new patterns that we know you’re going to love.

Don’t miss out on these 5 packs! Each pack includes 5 coordinated 1 yard cuts and they’re only $30. Packs are available in reproduction fabrics, homespuns, batiks and more!

Also new from market are these charm necklaces from Two Charming Ladies. The chains and handmade charms are the newest HOT item! We have necklaces already assembled or buy a chain, select your own individual charms, and design your own one-of-a-kind necklace.

Sew many Trunk Shows, sew little time....

You have to stop by the store to see all these beautiful trunk shows we have right now! 

These quilts are from the Clothesline Quilts trunk show that features reproduction quilts.

Several of the quilts are named after Civil War Generals. One is even named “Atlanta” – that’s a must-have! Of course, we have patterns available for all these beautiful quilts.

Another trunk show that just arrived is from Cozy Quarters. Those of you who like primitive homespun style quilts are going to love this quilt! Stop by the shop to see other patterns by Cozy Quarters.

We hope you can make some time to stop by and see all of these beautiful quilts we have on display!

I'm back.... where do I begin?

I've fallen behind on my blogging and of course, as soon as I did, a million "happenings" popping up at the store.  So let's play a little catch up shall we?

Stop by to the shop to see this fabulous trunk show! All the quilts are from the book "Quilt Collection" from That Patchwork Place and are designed by your favorite designers. Call the store 770-578-6727 if you're interested in a kit for any of these quilts.

We have some great new fabric that just came in. “Stonehenge” from Northcott Fabrics really looks like ancient stones in many beautiful colors. I’m planning to use them in some appliqué blocks, but they will look great in pieced quilts, too.

You, too, can have a tote bag just like this one for your next trip to the beach or lake. The bag is from a printed panel so it’s very easy to make. We also have the cutest coordinating fabrics with footprints in the sand and flip flops that would be great for lining the bag.

How about some show n tell.....

Long-time customer Billie Crumley drove all the way from Alabama to share this masterpiece with us. Included on the quilt are some old family pictures. What a crazy quilt treasure for her family!

Another stunning appliquéd quilt from Billie Crumley!

Karen Dixon completed this gorgeous quilt from the Vintage Moments pattern by Sharon McCloskey. Absolutely beautiful!

Joy Smith (on the left) used local designer Becky Black’s (on the right) “Snips & Snails” pattern and turned it into this cute little quilt for a boy. Very clever!

Carolyn Shea read in the Little Quilts newsletter that there would be a gift for those bringing in Little Quilt heart quilts. We were so surprised when Carolyn brought in this cute quilt! It’s made from a vintage 1980’s Little Quilt kit that she purchased at the Village Quilt Shop in Stone Mountain. Carolyn brought in the quilt and the original packaging. And it’s FINISHED! Yea!!!

Did someone say Civil War Tribute???

When we were in Paducah we saw this finished Civil War Tribute quilt. For those of you in the Civil War Block of the Month, keep working on those blocks -- this is your goal! It’s a stunner!

Quilting for ConKerr Cancer

Debbie Wall, her daughter Amber, and her grand-daughter Sydney brought in 150 pillowcases to be donated to ConKerr Cancer. The pillowcases were made by their church in Kennesaw. Don’t forget we’re still collecting for the American Patchwork & Quilting One Million Pillowcase Challenge. Debbie’s pillowcases have been added to the count and we’d like to encourage all of you to help reach this goal by making pillowcases, too!

Time for Show-N-tell

Beth Liotta just finished this paper-pieced beauty. Pattern is by Judy Niemeyer.

Just back from the quilter! This beautiful Coastal Lilies quilt (pattern by Minick & Simpson), was pieced by Trish Wys and quilted by Beth Liotta.

Beth Liotta and Trish Wys are determined to make all the quilts from the "40 Fabulous Quick Cut Quilts" book. Here are the two most recently finished projects. It's a great book and all the quilts are stunners!

Isn't this a cute "I Spy" quilt? Diana Carafano made snowball blocks and set them using the pattern from our "Great Snow Event" in January. Very playful!

Ann Caldwell reproduced this beautiful quilt from a 3" picture she saw in a book of antique quilts from Amish country in Pennsylvania. Carefully studying the picture, Ann drafted a color grid for the quilt and then stitched the quilt from the grid one quarter at a time. It was tedious work, but what a fabulous result! The pattern is called Bowmansville Star.


And how about THIS show-n-tell.....

Looking for a fun way to make your own greeting cards? These mixed media art greetings are easy to make and fun to give. Alice Berg made these from an assortment of "findings" she had around the house! Learn the techniques from one of our Mixed Media books or, better yet, sign up for one of the Mixed Media classes taught by Marty Young.

Keep em' coming ladies, keep em' coming!

We love show-n-tell!

This beautiful quilt was made by Barbara Burnette for her sister Linda. The Swallows Star Path pattern is from the book "Fifteen Two Block Quilts" by Claudia Olson. Stunning!

This batik beauty was made by Mary Anne Zambory for her daughter Courtney who attends Boston University and just arrived back home for the summer. Pattern is from the book "Scrapbasket Surprises".

Michelle Hall just finished the Beginning Quilt series last year and already she's finished her 4th quilt! She has been making memory quilts for all her family members. This quilt will be given to her uncle, Leonard White. Beautifully done, Michelle!

We love the Chill Chaser pattern. It's quick, it's easy and no matter what fabrics you use, it always turns out great! Sandy O'Donnell made this really cute dinosaur chill chaser for her grandson Kennan. We think he's going to love it!

Fabric Sale

Mary Ellen and I are off to market in Minneapolis next week!  Mary is ready to buy lots of great things for the store but we need to make some room!  We're having a sale on Novelty Fabrics 30% off.  Our sale section has dozens of already marked down bolts and gift items.  Swing by and stock up!

Tuesday Odds & Ends

Well I have to say, it's been a while since I've had time to post... you can attribute that to shuffling two boys back and forth from baseball games lately.  When I'm not at home, at at the ball park!  Now, where do I begin.....

Let's go back to Paducah, Kentucky.  Mom was there in April.  Here are a couple pictures of the Little Quilts booth.

In the middle of the picture above, you'll see the Little Hearts quilt by Little Quilts.  We have kits for sale for $27.95 which includes the 31 page Little memories Booklet.  This is a great booklet full of summer projects... you can hand applique all these little hearts while you're traveling through the summer!  As long as I can remember, Mom was ALWAYS sewing SOMETHING on our 12 hour car rides to Chicago!  Yes, my brother and I in the backseat, Dad driving (with Coffee of course) and Mom always sewing something!

Another shot of the Little Quilts booth...

Here is our favorite prize winner from Paducah... it was done in wool.  The embellishments and stitchery were so beautiful!

SUMMER SALE

Right now we have our Patriotic Little Quilts Book on sale for $18.95

Inspired by the outpouring of support for the September 11 quilt project, Little Quilts designed a new collection of patriotic projects that celebrate the American spirit.  Choose from 15 Little Quilts projects with flags stars, and other patriotic themes.  Tour a photo gallery featuring quilts from the September 11 "Little Quilts Project."  You'll find Little Quilts' helpful hints and favorite shortcuts sprinkled throughout the book

On sale through August 31, 2010

And now it's time for SHOW-N-TELL

 

Nancy Cumming brought in this quilt for show and tell. She used our Saturday Sampler block of the month using the six inch version and Karen Mowery's little house pattern together to create this awesome quilt. She even quilted it herself on her long arm quilting machine. What a tremendous job Nancy! We all enjoy show and tell so much so please everyone bring in those finished quilts.

 

Paula Wexler just finished this session of the Primitive Club and is showing a finished quilt known as the Spencer Museum Mystery Quilt, hand appliquéd and hand quilted. This is a real show stopper. Along with the quilt she made a delightful pincushion from a Sue Spargo design called the What Knot. She used some hand dyed velvet, wool and other trinkets. Too pretty to use for just a pincushion. If you look close on the table you will notice a small quilt she completed as well. The ladies in this Primitive Club turn out some great things.

 

Mary Anne Jernigan showing her quilt "Collector Series" by Jan Patek which was completed in the Primitive Club class under the guidance of Fran House. The new series is just starting and their is still time to jump in. They will be working from the book "Simple Seasons" by Kim Diehl and the first project will be the Winterberries quilt. Visit our web site to see pictures along with the class description.

 

Madelyn Williams brought in this beautiful variation of the Aboriginal pattern. She used Kaffe Fasset fabrics and the end result is beautiful!  The colors in Kaffe fabrics are so rich and vibrant. Thanks fro sharing with us Madelyn!

 

Ok, I'm almost done I promise!  Take a look at these beautiful floral fabrics "Coming Up Roses" By Olivia Audi for South Sea Import.

Go to the South Sea Imports Website for a FREE project download.  Click on "Projects" across the top and scroll down to the download for "Coming up Roses."

And that's all for now quilting friends!  See you again soon with a new post for a new day!  Happy Quilting!

And the winner is.........

Jeanne Meddaugh (Visit her blog)
She guessed correctly with 71 S's!

I'm busy at he store today getting lots of pictures from Mom's trip to Paducah ready to post!  be sure and check back soon...........................

Letter of the day ~ S for Stunningly Spectacular

Ok, so I'm not even sure if Webster recognizes "stunningly" as a word but I like it!  And besides stunning, there is only 1 word to describe today's show-n-tell... SPECTACULAR!

Amanda Taylor stopped in to show us her finished Dear Jane quilt which was absolutely stunning and did I mention S-P-E-C-T-A-C-U-L-A-R. The quilting was simply unbelievable.  Any one of us quilters that knows the time that goes into any quilt (let alone a quilt like this) can TRULY appreciate a quilt like this.  This is a real treasure! Way to go Amanda, thank you so much for sharing this beauty with us!

Ok, now it's time for some fun with the letter S... Count the S's in this post to be entered into our giveaway. While Mary Ellen (or 'Mom' as I know her) is in Paducah at the 26th Annual AQS Quilt Show I only have one day to give something away before she comes home and finds out!  All you have to do is count how many S's are in this post and email me your answer. Don't post it as a comment, that would give the answer away!

One winner will be selected at random to win 3 fat quarters of Amy Butler's "Love" Collection in blues, purples and lucious periwinkles.  As with all of our give aways: international winners will pay shipping.

Good luck, happy quilting and Start counting.....