Hand Applique' Class

Bonnie Nelsen will teach hand applique' with back basting at the Adel Library on Saturday, July 13 at 10 am. Students must pre-register at the shop. Class fee is $35. Register now to learn from the best.

This is Bonnie's quilt displayed in our Little Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show last weekend.

Open Sew

As always, it was a fun time at Open Sew this week.

I was gone more than I was there but, I did get the binding sewn on these three little quilts, shop samples from a panel.

Marti was cutting.

Marilyn was our guest, visiting from Colorado.

Marilyn's specialty is wool applique.

 

Joyce was making scrap quilts. Here is a top she just completed

This is her next one, same pattern but with a white background.

Bonnie was getting ready to start a new project, this barn scene quilt.

She spent the day cutting and used these recycled UPS envelopes to keep her pieces organized.

Nikki was basting this quilt top for machine quilting.

Others dropped by for help with a project or just to chat. See a list of all of our Open Sew Dates at the top left of this page and plan to join us!

Sharing - - -

If you are or know if anyone who is a sewer or quilter...

My wife passed away in February and I am selling most of her supplies. I will be setup to sell June 17, 19, and 20 from 6 to 9 pm at my house. Cash only and limited parking. Carpool if possible.

15432 Westbrook Dr, Urbandale

Quilting fabric bundles-$3 & $4
Fat quarters-$3
Books-$1
Magazines-$.50
Clothing Patterns-$1.00
Quilting Patterns-$4.00
Templates-up to $5
Rulers & Mats-up to $8
Quilted purses
Bags of fabric scraps
Tools, Thread, Buttons, etc
Unfinished quilts (no backing) & projects

The quilts are up!

This crew gathered early this morning to hang quilts, all around the house and in neighboring yards as well.  Come see!

Handmade items for sell!

Look at all of this beautiful stuff that has been donated to sell in our Adel Public Library fund raiser. Priced to sell or make us an offer.

Table Runners

Table Toppers and Pillow Covers

Hand Towels

Smalls

Coasters and Wallets

Miscellaneous patterns and fabric pieces.

Stacks of embroidered blocks

Purses and Totes

Reading pillows with book and flashlight

Fleece and sewing supplies

Pillows

Handy zip bags.

Frames, Glasses Case, Wood Spools

More smalls!

Several sets of these newborn caps.

More table runners!

Bags of holiday panels and fabric cuts.

Judy Williams donated this brand new rolling carry case to our fund raiser.  New these are between $95 and $125 plus this case comes with a set of organizing cases. We are asking $75 for this case. Measure your sewing machine to see if it will fit and come shopping!

Wall quilts.

Outdoor Quilt Show!

June 15, 10 am to 4 pm

The ropes are up and the crew is all ready to start hanging quilts early Saturday morning for our annual Little Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.

If you would like enter a quilt in this show, please drop it off in the shop by Friday. No fee, no fuss. This is just about putting our beautiful quilts on display for all to see.

You can save and print this entry form or pick one up in the shop to fill out when you drop off your quilt(s).

Included with this show starts our annual fund raiser for the Adel Library. We have lots of locally hand made items and sewing supplies to offer this year and will start putting those out on the porch Friday for sale and display over the next week or two.

We hope to see you all on Saturday in Adel!

OOOOPen Sew!

Yes! This is the week for Open Sew at the Adel Library, Thursday and Friday, 10 am until the last stitch is made!

Animal Attraction

Animal Attraction is a new book we just got in and it is full of really cute projects. Here's the first sample we have made from the book, a baby quilt Lonnie made. Isn't this adorable?

The State Fair Tote

This is the sample we have from the Iowa Shop Hop panel. I used Insulbrite for lining so it can be used for a water bottle and lunch.

The cross body strap makes it hands free to wear which is also nice for an outing like the fair.

And the cork cloth gives it a nice finished look.

Trapunto Star

Jenny Osler made this little 12" square shop sample using a pack of 2 1/2" charms and background fabric. We have kits, of course!

Jenny decided to try trapunto on this little quilt so she used a high loft wool batting and did heavy quilting around the featured areas. Looks great.

This little quilt would look great on a 12" stand.

Purple Bag Monthly Drawing!

We have a winner. Vickie Manley just told me she never wins anything. Well, she was wrong this month! Vickie is the winner of this fun patriotic jelly roll!

Baskets!

We recently got in a shipment of baskets made by women in Africa. They come as an assortment, no two alike, so we never know what we will get until they arrive.

Having so many to choose from can be a dilemma.

"Should I just get them all?"

Dian finally chose a couple as well as a new way to use a fruit basket.  

AISH Fun times!

These two came from southern Iowa and Missouri to shop the hop.

This group of friends were having a blast.

These two started with us in Adel and have plans to hit every shop in the state!

Truth is, we have been so busy, it's been hard to get a lot of pictures. So sew fun!

The Free Quilt Class

Are you registered for Julia's Free Quilt Class this Saturday? If yes, all you need to bring is paper and pen for note taking and any block parts, pieces or scraps you may have. Class is 10 am to noon at the Adel Library.

If you are not registered, call today - 515-993-1170. Class fee is $5 and guests will each receive a $5 credit at class. 

The Adel square is really waking up with new and fun businesses.

Arch and Brow - - - 

Azalea Lane Boutique

Coming to the square - - Adel Flowers and Gifts

Also coming soon to the Adel square - - - Big Al's Barbecue. 

How exciting to see all this fun new spirit coming to town. It's our turn!