Everytime Tricia Cribbs publishes a new book, I think she can’t possible top it. Well, everytime I’m wrong! She has done it again.
Book 5 in the series includes 4 new Turning Twenty designs that have the look of anything but quick quilts. However, they are quick and cute. I love the addition of the handy chart that easily allows you to make a throw, twin, full, queen and king. You’ll want to purchase this one today by visiting our webstore.
Four more days and 2008 will be history! When I was a child I would be amazed when I heard my parents and their friends talk about how quickly time passed. At that period, like most children, time seemed to be in abundance and nothing happened quickly enough. Now, it seems I can barely get use to writing the year and then it’s time to retrain my brain for a new number! I think I’ll start tonight thinking in terms of 2009!
You asked for it, we listened and have acted. We are keeping enrollment for the Apple Cider Medallian quilt open through January 2009. The program is still a 15 month program. If you enroll in January you will get your first kit in February. Your last packet (which will be the borders) will be sent-out in April of 2010. Our in-house “Winner’s Cup” group has met twice and the excitement grows as the different colorways of this quilt reveal. We appreciate your comments.
You might think there would be a war going on with so many of them in once place but there isn’t. Maywood Studios tamed them before they were released. Animas Quilts designed a captavating quilt that will tame the most restless of spirits. The feathers in this collection make the collection and the quilt. Watch for picture postings next week.
It is here! If you need a quick Christmas gift, think about a pair of pillowcases for the chocolate lovers in your life. We’ll even provide a free direction sheet to make pillowcases using the 3 seam method with your order of 2 yards or more of the Chocolate Factory fabric.
One of the new tools I encountered at market was the Olfa frosted advantage squares and rulers. I sometimes believe I fit the “old dog, new trick” category because I just hate to make changes once I’m comfortable with a tool.
Non-slip ruler and squares from another company have always been my favorite. However, I have to replace frequently, expecially at the store, because the numbers eventually wear away. That’s part I don’t like.
I believe Olfa has a winner with the Frosted Advantage. The first thing you notice when you see the rulers is that the measurements are clear on dark or light materials. The numbers and grid lines are easy to read and graduate in 1″, 1/2 “, 1/4″ and 1/8″ increments. The non-slip surfece is especially nice for ensuring a stable safe cut.
These will be in the shopping cart soon. Let me know if you like them.
Do you have as many fond memories of Lucille Ball in her I LOVE LUCY episode of the Chocolate Factory as I do? If so, you can imagine my inability to resist the temptation of purchasing the entire collection of the Chocolate Factory by Quilted Treasurers. It’s here but not yet on the shelf. I just have to drool over it a little bit before I let it leave the staging area.
Quilted Treasurers has provided a downloadable project sheet of a really cute quilt but I can also see the fabric made into pillowcases and a million other things. Be watching for this addition to our cart.
I had an opportunity to visit with Ray Hedman today about his upcoming class. During our conversation, he shared with me the fact that he had accepted the position as president of his quilt guild. Way to go Ray!
Way to go for you, too! Guilds are a wonderful source of sharing, information and support. Like any good organization, they cannot function without positive, responsible people at the helm. It takes a tremendous amount of work to pull off a year of projects, challenges, organization and fun. Call the officers of your guild today and tell them thanks.
We have confirmed the second 4 Patch Stacked Posey class for Saturday, January 17th from 9:30 am until you want to leave.
The class will again be taught by Ray Hedman of Lubbock, TX. Because of his professional engineering background and experiences, Ray sees the world through numbers and angles. He has designed a shortcut for this pattern that enables the quilter to cut out the entire quilt and piece each block WITHOUT pins. During our last class of nine participants, everyone had their quilt cut out and was sewing by lunch. His method makes the process of piecing this quilt a dream. We have 2 openings at this posting. If interested, call the store today.
I’ve received numerous phone calls and e-mails asking for a description of Brazillian embroidery. To give you the “Cliff Note” description, Brazillian embroidery is a dimensional embroidery often found but not limited to crazy quilts. When I first saw a completed project I was awed by the detail and depth of the designs. I would have guessed that each design would take hours to complete. However, I quickly learned that the stitches, once learned, are very quick to complete. Shirley is our resident guru and award winning stitcher whose work you will admire.
We’re working on a video clip that will show the creation of just one of the many, many stitches associated with this art. Keep watching for more information.