It's been a while...

I always have the best of intentions when I start something like this blog.  I think "I'll be sure to post something new at least every week."  Then life happens and before you know it one, two months have past.

We have stayed very busy.  Between the shop and kids it seems like I don't make it home before 8 most nights.  Sometimes I remember back to the days when my kids were little and I was home for days on end, just wishing for something to do that would take me out of the house.  These days I would be happy to spend a whole week there with nowhere to go and nothing to do.  But then I remember my goal to "be content".  I have really enjoyed watching my daughter play volleyball during some of those late evenings.  It's been fun to see the girls learn to work as a team.  Kelly's skills have really improved this year but unfortunately their season is over after the loss last week. (Congratulations to the 7th grade girls who advanced to the State Game on Tuesday!)  As the weather has improved we now get to move on to track and field.

New things continue to arrive at the shop.  I am happy to announce we will be starting a new Block of the Month class.  It is based on the gorgeous quilt featured on the cover of the last American Patchwork and Quilting Magazine.  We chose fabrics that looked as close to the original as we could and in my opinion our quilt looks even better in person.  This one will last for four months, it will begin in April.  It meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m.  You can choose to make a quilt just like the one we made or use your own scraps.  Kits for our quilt are limited (at this time 4 remain).

We also have the "Friendship Braid" class coming up this month.  The first class was moved to March 19th so there is still time to sign up.  Perfect for that special Jelly Roll you have been saving!

The Sassy Strips Quilt As You Go runner will be on March 24th from 9 a.m. until finished.  There are also a few spots left in this class.  It is the perfect project for a beginner or if you have strips left over from the Friendship Braid class.

We will be heading to a couple of quilt shows this month.  Springfield has their bi-annual show in March 16th and 17th in the Orr Building on the State Fairgrounds.  We will have a booth there with lots of new goodies.  Later in the month we will be at the annual Decatur Quilt Fest.  This one is held at the Civic Center in downtown Decatur on March 30 & 31.

I'll leave you with a selection of whats new......

Some Rearranging



We have had our hands full lately redecorating our newly acquired space due to our finished class room.....Along with all this new space comes new fabric!

It's Finished.

We finished the new classroom just in time for our Open House last weekend.  The room has already been put to good use with several classes.

During the open house we collected can goods for the local food pantry.  THANK YOU! to everyone who donated.  We collected 149 cans and $62.34!!!

Please note that the shop will be closed November 24-26.  Please enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday with your family.  I plan on eating lots of turkey and pie and getting lots of sewing done over the long weekend.

Not much sewing going on....

Lots and lots of construction though!  Our new classrooms should be up and running by the Holiday open house on November 18 & 19.

Sneak peek...

The classroom will feature two huge design walls, lots of counter height cutting and pressing areas, bright lighting as well as a mini kitchen area.

If your group needs a place to sew the room is available anytime we don't have a class going on.  Just give me a call.

We have gotten lots of new fabric in as well.  The following are a brief snap shot of some.

In the Beginning

Quilter's Home and Make do and Mend

Counting Sheep

Richard Scarry's Busy Town

Wool and Needle Flannels

Wool and Needle Flannels

Towne Square Quilts

Full Circle

Little Gathering by Primitive Gathering

Etchings by Moda

At Home featuring Etchings

Cat Club

Big Bloom

Flora by Moda

Flora by Moda

cut, fold, cut, fold

I haven't been busy blogging....but we have been busy cutting fat quarters!

It's time for our annual Fat Quarter Frenzy!

Two days only, September 30th and October 1st.

All Fat Quarters $2.00 each.

Sale Fat Quarters $1.00 each.

No limit to fat quarters and we will cut them off the bolted fabric!  Hope to see you there!

The Scarecrow Daze Quilt Show is right around the corner.  I will post more information soon.  If you are interested in volunteering with set-up for take-down please let me know.  The more help we can get the better the show will be.  All quilts can be dropped off at the shop next Monday - Thursday.

Fabric Clearance Sale!

August 29 - September 2

All sale fabric $4.00 yard

or

Finish the bolt for $3.00 yard

All other sale items will be 50% off original prices

There are over 180 bolts on sale and I keep adding new.  Shop early for best selection.

We have a surprise coming in December and need to make room for some remodeling.  I can't tell you what it is yet but I am sure you all will LOVE it!

Let's get this party started.....

The Aunt Grace Garden Party that is!

Sarah delivered the newest BOM quilt yesterday and it is so pretty!  This one will meet for six months starting on September 13th at 6 p.m.  (We will take December off.)

There is lots to learn with this new project.  A personal favorite of mine, English Paper Piecing,

 a variety of applique techniques

 as well as good old piecing. 

The class fee includes all the fabric for the top and binding as well as the pattern.

 In addition you will receive two exclusive bonus patterns

and a tote bag to carry it all to class in.

 If you would like more information give me a call at (217) 774-3484.