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| These are blankies I have been making lately, using a focus fabric for the front and Moda's plush Fireside for the back. |
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| Then I machine quilt, making sure to stitch up to the edge of the focus fabric but not beyond. Quilting beyond would quilt the batting to the backing, making it difficult to trim away excess batting later. The final step is to cut away the excess batting and trim the edges of the Fireside to leave 2 1/2" on each of the 4 sides. I fold that 2 1/2" around to the front side, pin really well and stitch it down, stitching through all layers thus creating a wide binding of the plush. Because Fireside is a polyester product, no need to turn under the raw edges before stitching. When I come to the corners, I fold to make a miter and stitch it down. From start to finish, it takes less than 2 hours and makes a really snugly little gift. |
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| Many of you contributed blue and white 9 patch blocks to our Comfort Quilt stash. This week, we've learned of a local gal that could use a little quilt hug so, a stack of these blocks went home with a group of friends and this is the quilt they made. After binding, it will be ready to deliver. We like to keep about 20 blocks in store for when there is a need. Often, the quicker we can provide comfort, the better. Our supply is now depleted so, we are asking for you to send in or drop of nine-patch blocks. In the past, we have done black and cream, red and cream, brown and cream and blue and white as shown above. How about if we do pink and white this time? Make as many as you like, using 3 1/2" cut squares - - 5 pink and 4 white. The block will be 9 1/2" (9" finished). Ask us if you need a pattern. |
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| This is the original block - used in our block of the month quilt, Pinwheel Stars. |
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| Here is the same block with just a few pieces re-arranged. Completely different look! Connie R. sent this picture to me. Isn't this fun? Both blocks create a fun secondary design we set together with more of the same block. |
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| This is a fun zombie fabric from Riley Blake. |
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| And a Fall table runner made for us by Penny White. |
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| From the Wooden Bear - Boppity Boo. This panel comes with instructions for several cute little Halloween projects. |
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| This one by Diana Weirich - You may recognize it as a former shop sample quilt. Check out that blue ribbon! |
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| Another blue ribbon - This one for Janeen Pearson. |
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| And Adel's own Margaret Beal went three for three. The above blue and brown star quilt with the applique border is one Margaret entered. |
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| The red and white one is another sample of Margaret's work. |
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| and this is Margaret's hexie quilt. Congratulations to a master quilter! |
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| Find this pattern in the new McCalls Quilting Magazine. The pattern is actually a table runner that we have modified to make a 12" wall hanging from one block of the table runner pattern. Check out our Sweet Deals during the Sweetcorn Fest:
Parking will be tight until after the parade (begins at 9:30 am) but will loosen up after that. Plan to park in the lot or drive behind the shop.
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| Here's a new wrap blankie. We've been making these soft blankies by quilting and then wrapping the plush backing around to the front. Little ones love the soft edge and these friendly monsters are fun. |
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| Here's a new shop sample by Jenny O. The pattern is called Up Town Debbie Brown - - a pin cushion and thread bag. Jenny said it was fun to make. We have the pattern, of course! |
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| This is an assortment of jute tote bags from Moda, just $12.95. There are also plain bags that look to be a perfect background for stenciling or stitching a left-over quilt block. |
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| Love these Christmas flannels! |
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| Grandpa actually convinced him to sit perfectly still long enough for blue jays to swoop in for a peanut. |
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| While taking this picture, I was told by this almost 3 year old - - - "Move, Memaw. We're trying to watch TV" |
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| See what Julie Letvine from Me and my Stitches has been working on? These are tiny! See the 1" grid behind these little charmers? |
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| We're introducing this program again. Starting in October, pick up a charm every other month for a total of 6 charms. They are 3/4" and just $16.50 each. Choose to do them the new bright fabrics or the more traditional dark fabrics as shown below. |
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| New this year, the option for a necklace or a bracelet to feature your "charms". We're taking registration now but are limited to just 12 so, don't wait! |
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| Carol played with a Jaybird Designs pattern and diamond ruler to make this beauty. |
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| And she has made several of this project bags. The center front is clear vinyl. We have this in both pattern and in kit. |
Thank you to everyone for coming to our Christmas in July!
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| Marilyn Coulter is the winner of our drawing for a fat quarter bundle! Congratulations, Marilyn! |
