Happy New Year

The Quilt Shop is closed today and tomorrow to celebrate Happy New Year! We open Monday morning at 9.... come on over, sign up for a class and come pet our great new fabrics.

10 blocks done!

I have finished 10 blocks, they are hanging up at the store...

This really is fun, it's kind of addicting.  I cut 4 blocks at a time, put all my pieces in a ziploc bag with my paper pattern ready to go.  Then when I have a little sewing time, I can sit down and make a block or at least part of a block. 

A CONSTELLATION OF STARS
PAPER PIECING TECHNIQUES FOR ALL LEVELS
A Constellation of Stars, from the book written by Claire Oehler and Nancy
Mirman showcases beautiful stars that are all paper pieced. As I finish a
block, I will hang them in the shop so you can see my progress. The book
is wonderful, directions include the size pieces to cut, so you can be
confident that your shape will be covered.
If you love to paper piece, this is a quilt for you.
Text required. Class fee $65
Wednesday Feb 8 & 22, March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25
6:30-8:30
OR
Sunday Feb 12 & 26, March 1

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Have you seen Quilty?

a boo boo

We have had to make a few corrections to the schedule, so if you already downloaded it, please download it again to make sure you get the correct version.  Sorry for any inconvenience. 
Signs ups have started, so if there is a class you are interested in, call us soon to make sure you get your spot. 

Here is my progress on my Constellation of Stars quilt! 

cut flowers

Amy just finished her version of "Cut Flowers"  She has a large collection of Kaffe Fasset fabrics, so she picked the floral ones out and created this beautiful quilt.  It would be pretty out of any fabrics, batiks, 30's, Amy Butler, etc.  This will be a class:  

CUT FLOWERS
Showcase intensely hued, fussy cut blooms in simple Snowball units
arranged by color and sewn into blocks separated by sashing.
Magazine required. Class fee $30
Saturday Feb 4 & 11 2-5

We open at 9 this morning, you can stop in to sign up, or sign up over the phone.  Better hurry, this class will fill up fast!

Star light Star bright

I have started working on a rather large project, it is a new book from our dear friends Claire Oehler and Nancy Mirman called Constellation of Stars.  It is a collection of paper pieced star blocks that come in two sizes, 12 inch and 5 inch.  By using a wonderful sashing technique with light and dark fabrics, this quilt has the illusion of rings around the stars.  When I first got the book, I thought, oh no, am I over my head.  Fear not.... it isn't bad at all, in fact it is lots of fun.  Claire and Nancy made it easy by giving you great directions and wonderful hints along the way.  I started this quilt last Saturday, as of this morning I have 4  12 inch blocks done and 4  5 inch blocks done....
I'm not sure I will be done with the quilt before the class starts... but I will keep on posting my progress here on the blog.  This class starts in Feb....

A CONSTELLATION OF STARS
PAPER PIECING TECHNIQUES FOR ALL LEVELS
A Constellation of Stars, from the book written by Claire Oehler and Nancy
Mirman showcases  beautiful stars that are all paper pieced.  As I finish a
block, I will hang them in the shop so you can see my progress.  The book
is wonderful, directions include the size pieces to cut, so you can be
confident that your shape will be covered.
If you love to paper piece, this is a quilt for you.
Text required. Class fee $65
Wednesday Feb 8 & 22, March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25
6:30-8:30
OR
Sunday Feb 12 & 26, March 11 & 25, April 15 & 29
12-2

If you love to paper piece, whether you are an old pro or a semi paper piecer, this is a great class.  Each star has a rating, from easy, to medium to difficult.  You choose the blocks that you want to make.  I am doing a selection of easy, medium and difficult, so you can see them in person.

I hope you will join me on this trip to the stars!  :)

NY NY..... We love NY

We just got in these beautiful NYC fabrics.   I'm thinking maybe a celebration jacket?  There are a few more in the collection, plus some old favorites that we had before... remember the taxi cab fabric.... it's back!  We open today at 9... stop in to get yours before they are gone. 

New Schedule is here!

Ok, so I got thinking, and I decided to put it on the blog first, as a thank you treat to my loyal blog readers. 
Just click on the link, and it will take you to our Winter 2012 schedule. 
Remember you can call us to sign up over the phone. 
Pictures will be on the website tonight!
 Thanks everyone!

New Schedule is coming out this week

Our new winter schedule is coming out this week.  It will be in 3 places.... you will get an e mail, or it will be on our website on the page called "winter schedule", or it will be here on the blog.  BIG NEWS.
We are offering a special on classes.  Sign up for any class in the Winter Schedule between now and Feb 15th and take 20% off your Non refundable class fee.  ( This excludes the Log Cabin Class). 

Plus, more BIG NEWS..... we are having a Happy New Year Sale, Saturday and Sunday, Jan 14th and 15th, from 9 AM to 5 PM BOTH DAYS! 


Need a sneak peak..... here is one of our new classes.....

This is called Raise the Roof.... Lois made this beautiful quilt.  She is a wonderful quilter that is for sure!  This quilt combines log cabin blocks and saw tooth stars.  It is offered:   Tuesday Jan 23rd, Feb 6 and 13th- 6:30-8:30-  or  Wed March 14,28 and April 11th-  from 10-12.
Isn't it beautful?  
As soon as the schedule is on the website and here on the blog I will post it! 
Fire up those sewing machines everyone..... it's a new year.... let's see how many quilts we can make this year.

Happy Holidays from your friends at the Quilt Shop

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

I'm DONE

I'm done, just finished the last 3 lollipop bags.  I have one more cut and ready to sew.... just in case I forgot someone.    Of course I had so much help finishing the bags today......
 

Finally they are done.  I made a patriotic one for our school nurse, her daughter is in Afghanistan.  The one with the NYC fabric and cabs is for our school secretary, she loves going to shows in NYC.
I also had time to make an IPad cover for my friend Kristen who got an IPad this year. I used some of the new Dr Seuss fabric that arrived recently!  And now it's time to wrap! 

why do I need my machine serviced?

Why do you need your machine serviced? Watch this video and find out! Remember, we service all makes and models of machines.

New schedule

Here is a peek at one of the classes from the new 2012 schedule at the Quilt Shop.

This is one of our classes, it is called A Constellation of Stars, from the book written by Claire Oehler and Nancy Mirman.  These beautiful stars are all paper pieced.  As I finish a block, I will bring them in so you can see my progress.  This book looks just wonderful, Claire and Nancy give you the size pieces to cut, so you can be confident that your shape will be covered. 
If you love to paper piece, this is a quilt for you.
Stay tuned for more sneak peeks coming soon!

Making a list.... checking it twice.

Let's see:  I finished:
2 sewing machine covers for a  BERNINA 830-  ( hmmmmmmm, wonder who they are for?)
1 Christmas table runner
1 Ipad cover
4 Lollipop bags
1 Tote bag from the Summer by the Lake book-


I think I need to do 3 more Lollipop bags... but then I am DONE!
I have new samples to start for the new schedule....

And how is your holiday sewing coming along?  Send us some pictures.... we'd love to see them.
Are you burning the midnight oil too?

just can't stop

Someone we all know and love just can't stop making these bags.  Stop in and see them for yourself this weekend.  We open at 9 tomorrow morning.  You can get several done before Christmas.... we have a great selection of zippers, fabrics, etc. 

Glitz and Glamour

 Someone that works at the Quilt Shop has made 14 lollipop bags.  They are addicting.  Once you make one, you start thinking about ways to make it a little more fancy.  We have these great Glitzer wands that add some sparkle to your projects!  It's easy and fun and best of all, FAST. 

Santa came early

Santa came early to Lois' house.  This is her new cat.... Quincy. 

Did you get your e mail from the Quilt Shop?  Watch your inbox for it!  There is a BERNINA holiday bonus! 

12 days and counting

When you are 6 you count the days till Santa with eager anticipation.... so most of the day I deal with that.  Then I come home, look in my sewing room and see the list of unfinished projects, or the unstarted gift projects..... and I  don't have that eager anticipation anymore.   I'm not in panic mode yet!
Last night Amy, Ginny, Lois and I  worked to create some Lollipop bags... we were turning them out like crazy.  If you haven't tried this bag yet, you can get the whole bag finished in less than 90 minutes for the first bag.  Once you make one, they are like chips, you can't stop making them! 

3 done... one more to go. 

Now.... here is what I have been working on.  I can't say anything about it, it is a gift for someone. It's a sewing machine cover, complete with embroidery, decorative stitches, free motion quilting, and beautiful Kaffe Fassett fabrics.
Shhhhhhh..... it's a secret.

Stay tuned... more coming later.

A groovy time was had by all.....

This was a fun day.  First we had our last meeting of Groovy Girls.  Groovy Girls will start again next Spring, but it wont be a monthly club.  It will be held as an event.  Stay tuned for more on that.
Anyway, for our last show and tell, we had some beautiful projects. 

Elizabeth brought in lots of different projects, two table runners, a potholder, and this beautiful baby quilt for her new niece.  She used a printed flannel, used her BERNINA 730 to embroider in the squares, and then used a decorative stitch to stitch in between the squares. 

 Jan brought in her great Grovy Girl wallet, and her Grinch pillowcase

 Maureen brought in her Groovy Girl aprons, and her "boo boo"

Joni brought in her turkey table runner, she finished it just in time for Thanksgiving!
Then after Groovy Girls...... 7 of us stayed for a Lollipop bag class. 
Everyone finished their lollipop bag.!  
Thanks to all of my Groovy Girls!  You are the best! 

changes, changes

I saw the brand new Koala cabinets today..... all I can say is WOW.  They are absolutely beautiful. 
You really need to see them in person, but take my word for it, they are amazing.  They are all sizes, so you can literally custom create the cabinet that you want in the finish that you want.  No matter how big or small your sewing space, we have a cabinet that will work for you. 
We open tomorrow at 12, stop in to see us.

Can I stay home please

I'm still working on my secret project. I started the embroidery this morning. Might be late for school. I really want to finish this today. Stay tuned.


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just can't say

I am making the coolest project, but I can't show you as the person I am giving it to reads this blog.  

It has lots of decorative stitching on it, and I am even going to embroider on it!  

I'll post a picture soon.  I promise you it will be worth the wait.  

So, what is new at the quilt shop?  Well, this week Lois and Ginny have been busy reorganizing and getting ready for brand new Koala cabinets.  I haven't seen them yet, but I know they will be gorgeous.  

And to top it off, we are getting ready for our new Winter Schedule.  Here is a little sneak peak.  This will be a class in the new schedule, it is a great Log Cabin quilt.  Here is the best part.... the strips will be pre cut for you.  All you have to do is come with a spool of thread and some basic sewing supplies and you are ready to start sewing.  We have lots of different ways for you to set your blocks too.

If you are interested in this class, call and let us know.  We will put you on a list and as soon as the schedule is set up, we'll let you know the dates and times.  

We have a busy weekend coming up.

 

 There is a great financing offer from BERNINA this weekend.   It's only one day, Saturday Dec 10th, so come on over to get your new machine this weekend.  

a spare machine?

We have spare tires in our cars..... spare pairs of shoes, spare dishes, spare coats, let's face it, we have lots of spare items in our lives.  Do you have a spare sewing machine?  People get a spare machine for a variety of reasons, traveling, taking to retreats, or to have a machine to use when one machine is out for it's service.  We have two great machines to pick from.....  This is the bernette 46.  It is a great machine for someone who is just starting to sew, or a great back up machine that you can travel with. 

The BERNINA 215-  is the most basic BERNINA machine, but it gets the job done!  It's lightweight and completely portable.  Stop in to see them both soon!

Need a holiday project?  Try this.... great video from our friends at Riley Blake. 

Little Luxuries

These are the projects from Virtual BERNINA club today.  We learned about using the ruffler, and the binder attachment for the BERNINA. 

 This is the Little Duffle Bag.  It has decorative sttiches, a silk ruffle and a zipper. 

 This is the lingerie bag.  It has decorative stitching, scalloped cording, and an embroidered monogram

 This is the jewelry pouch.  It has binding around the circles and lots of small pockets to hold little pieces of jewelry. 

This is the necklace holder, there are little loops at the top where you attach the necklace, a loop in the middle to hold it in place, and a velcro closed pocket to hold the locket or large part of the necklace. 

We had a great time today, our next Virtual BERNINA Club is January 28th.  I haven't seen the project yet, but I hear it is a sewing basket. 
Quilt Shop opens tomorrow at 12-4.  Come on over and get your copy of the Little Luxuries pattern.

Hmmmm, maybe I need to go to the tool dept

My husband has created a workshop in our basement.  He has spent 2 weeks, cleaning it out, painting it, adding lights, adding organized shelves, even got the neatest little green bins for his nails and screws. 
Last night we went to Sears and bought the workbench, and several roll around carts for his tools and supplies....

I keep thinking.... that would make a great cutting table, think of the threads and notions I could keep in there. 
Maybe he will tackle my room next. 
Busy day tomorrow at the Quilt Shop.  Virtual BERNINA club in the morning.  Stop in to gather your supplies for your holiday sewing!