More Hexie Quilts

Jenny O made this T Shirt quilt using the Hexie Tee ruler and pattern. 

She didn't have very many shirts to work with so she used the backs of some and then appliqued large letters on, spelling the honorees name.

Trisha Snyder from Timberline Quilts, designed the Hexie Tee ruler and T-Shirt pattern but she isn't stopping with just one pattern. Here is her latest. Isn't this stunning? 

We have the patterns and rulers in stock. We will have kits soon.

 

See the hexies in the close-up of the machine quilting?  Trish consistently does very creative and neat work. - - - No foolin!

Spring Porchscape

The gals from Red Fern Landscape Design stopped by to freshen up our entrance this week.

Pretty, right?

 

Celia made a snowman quilt!!!!

 

Love it!

This week's FEATURE

 Just in time - grab one of these panels and make some cute Easter fun.

Each panel has printed pieces to make 1 bag and 3 bunnies. You just trim, stitch and stuff. We even have fiberfil for the stuffing.  

This week, panels are 25% off.

Organize your sewing space - -

We've been selling pre-cut pieces of slat-wall as we take them down.  

Some still on the walls, full of shop display, have even been sold!  These are just perfect for hanging in your sewing room to organize your rulers, patterns and notions.

There is just one unit left, approx 30" x 48" 

 

Another version - - -

 

Jenny O tested our new pattern for us, making this great patriotic version - - "Piece Be With You"

Spring Break Visitors

 

To our friend , Carol - May the road rise up to meet you.

Carol Jean Henry Piziali, 73, died in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, St. Paddy’s Day. Appropriate for an Irish Lass. She was born August 19, 1947 to David Harrison & Mary Elizabeth (Diebler) Henry in Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Carol grew up on a farm in rural Hardin County where she attended a one room school until junior high. After graduating from Iowa Falls High School, Carol attended the University of Iowa majoring in Industrial Psychology and minoring in Music and as a proud graduate she never missed the opportunity to cheer on the Hawkeyes. Carol spent her life caring for her family and friends, raising her two children while working full time for Dallas County, Iowa. Carol was a true artist creating masterpieces with fabric and thread. She used her talent to share her love for her family and friends leaving behind a handmade legacy of quilts, needlework, and knitting.

Survivors include son, John (April) Piziali, daughter, Sarah (Aaron Greiner) Piziali, and grandchildren, Matthew (Hannah), Bailee & Kathryn and great grandchildren, Clayton & Lakelynn. Preceding her in death were her parents, David & Mary and her brother, Dick.

An open visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00pm, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Dunn’s Chapel, 2121 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312. Out of concern for everyone’s wellbeing, Carol’s family has requested all attending wear masks and social distance.

A private Interment of Carol’s urn will be at a later date in Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls, Iowa near her parents and brother.

Memorials in Carol’s honor may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Parkinson’s Foundation.

It's Worldwide Quilting Day!!

Celebrate in Adel with a free FQ with your purchase today & all week!

 

A few new pieces - --

Such vivid colors, these pieces are coordinates to the Dream Scapes panels.

Under my needle - -

This is what I'm working on. There will be 3 blocks strung together to make a runner.

 

Another Birthday Boy

 

Happy Birthday to Bradley Joy!

Here's to you and yours!

 

Lonnie's Frozen Quilt

Lonnie has a very luck granddaughter!

 

This week's FEATURE - - -

 This week, we FEATURE our Mettler thread. - Purchase 2 spools and take one more free!

Hat Boxes, Etc

 We have several display items on sale now. Come take a look.

Customer Show and Share

This customer was thrilled to show me her quilt. She does not sew but hired the Tapney sisters from Polk City to convert her shirts into this quilt. 

 

This weeks FEATURE

These are all new 108" wide backs that I just added to our online store, shopadelquilting.com.  Shop these and more selections in 3 yard cut bundles (108" x 108") at special pricing.

 

More new stuff

 

Just in - - -

These 2 stacks of 5" charms just came in.

Here's a glance at what the whole line looks like, Spring Brook above and On the Go below.

Plus these new bolts from Kaffe and Tula Pink. The taller bolts are 100" wide goods.

 

February Temperature Quilt Block

My February Temperature Quilt Block: 

The average temperature in central Iowa for February 2021 was 15 degrees.  Referencing our color chart, that makes the February block color sapphire.

Happy Birthday today to Texas Grandson, Jack, shown here wrapped up in his wedding quilt from Memaw, I bet that felt good this past week!

 

This Week FEATURE

This week's FEATURE:

15% off regular price of any kit

20% off same if you are a Purple Bag Member

February 26 through March 4, 2021

Nancy's Show and Share

Nancy made this cute baby quilt for a gift. Lots of creative detail in this one. See a close up of one block below.

 

Moda's Grunge Temperature quilt chart

Who wants to do a temperature quilt with me? This is a chart from Moda featuring their Grunge fabrics but you can use any fabric with this as a color guide.

My plan is to make 1 blocks a month using fabrics in the color that represents the average temperature here for the month.  

I'll start with January when the average temp in central Iowa was 23 so my first block is blue-ish greens.

We will always be a little behind as we wait to find the average temp of the month.

I'm going to use this 9" Irish Chain block for mine. I think the chains across the block will create a really fun secondary color pattern.  Here is the cutting information:

        Color:     8 - 2" squares

                       1 - 3 1/2" square

        Background:   4 - 2" x 3 1/2" rectangles

                                4 - 2" x 6 1/2" rectangles         

Who wants to stitch along? I will post the temps and my blocks here as well as on our FB page.

This week we are featuring our books for one last time. Books are now $2 each until the end of our sale, March 1.

$2 from each book sold will be donated to the Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry.

Join us in giving back to our community during this time of great need.

Humming Bird Pizazz

 

50" x 70" - Now available in kit

Customer Show and Share

 Jenny Osler brought in a baby quilt gift she just completed.

                                           This is the back

Here is a close up of the front showing how she layered fabric, stitched rows and cut to create this rag quilt.

And then she personalized it with the first letter of the new babies name. Isn't this sweet?

Hours 2/18/21

We will be closed over the noon hour for an appointment on Thursday, February 18.  

If you are thinking of stopping here on Thursday (and please do) call ahead to be certain of time.

I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may create.

Jacque - 515-993-1170.

Chicago Grand Dog

Here's Phyl in her back yard in Chicago this week. Oh my! 

How cold is it?

 

Valentines dinner?

This recipe was in our February Adel Living magazine. I think it sounds pretty good. 

Sewday??

 Every-Day-is-Now-Sew-Day???

That's how it has felt lately.  Here's what I have been working on. How about you?

I made these two cosmetic/sewing notions bags from pre-quilted fabric and I started on this panel quilt.

We will have a pattern and kits for this as soon as I get the quilting and binding done.