Sunday, October 31, 2021

HAPPY SCRAPPERS DID IT AGAIN!


 The Happy Scrappers met this past Saturday at the Attic Window Quilt Shop and I have a lot to show you.  Above is Vickie D. who gave us a wonderful demo on how to attach those last two pieces of binding.  

I'll try to explain how she does this but I really think you had to be there.  Above Vickie explained how to press the two ends together.
You can see here how she used a clip to hold the one in place.

Above you can see how the two pieces meet.  She then marks the stitching lines on each fold with chalk.

Vickie uses this ruler and follows the steps on it to make her bindings meet.


She stressed that she always cuts her bindings with the mitered ends.  No flat straight edges.  I hope you can see above, that Vickie has her finger on the ruler and will cut that chalk line going the same way as the angle on the end of the binding strip.  Once the pieces are cut she sews them together.  This seam is a little larger than normal, but when it is sewn and pinned in place it fits perfectly.  

A BIG THANK YOU to Vickie for showing us how to make our bindings look perfect!

BEFORE I FORGET ITHappy Scrappers will NOT meet in November because of Craft Days.  And we will NOT meet in December because of Christmas!  WE WILL meet again on the last Saturday of January 2022!  

And now it's time for some  Show-n-Tell.  Above, Janalee shows us the quilt that she's been working on.  You've seen the blocks over the past few months.  She quilted it herself and used her scraps to make this beautiful quilt.
This is the back of the quilt.  I love how she pieced it.
Janey worked on some Twilling.  I love these blocks!  
Above you can see the dark blue fabric that she will use as the narrow sashing and the blue and white piece of fabric will be the border.
Vickie showed us this quilt that she made.  Wonderful way to use your scraps! 
Chris was trying to get us in the Halloween spirit!  So cute!
Janalee is busy working on another quilt for charity!  Love those fabrics.  She said she and Hattie made this Mosaic block from the Fat Quarter Style book.  
This is Hattie.  Her new featherweight sewing machine.  Janalee said that she had an Aunt Hattie.  
Mary was there too.  She really does accomplish a lot.  She brought in all these (19) bags to give to Cathy M. who fills them with personal items and they are donated to Dégagé Ministries.  A big Thank You to Mary!

ATTENTION:  Our favorite CRAFT DAYS are set.  Mark your calendar NOW.  The special days are Nov. 19, 20, 27 and Dec. 1, 3, 4.  SPACE IS LIMITED so be sure and call the shop and reserve your space ASAP.

Be sure and stop in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop and check out all the new items.  The shop is open Monday-Friday, 10-5; Saturday, 10-4.

Hugs, Caroll

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

A NEW QUILT FOR MY FAVORITE ONE-YEAR-OLD

It has taken me all day to do this post.  I made the mistake of putting on Windows 11 and for some reason that changed everything!  Yikes!  I finally got these pictures of my latest quilt resized and edited.  I bought this kit from the Attic Window Quilt Shop with intention of making it for my newest grandchild.  Well, he is now one year old and I've just finished it.

He has the Jungle theme in his room so I thought this fabric appropriate.


I backed it in this flannel.  I can just see him sitting on the couch with his father, snuggled in this quilt to stay warm.  I like using flannel.  It makes the quilt all snuggly and warm.  I may use flannel in the future.

On Another noteCathy M. has a big wooden square that fits over your ironing board for sale. It is perfect for ironing a large quilt.  If you are interested you can contact her at grlady1950@gmail.com.

One More Thing:  Don't forget:  Happy Scrappers meets this coming Saturday, October 30, at the Attic Window Quilt ShopVickie D. will be doing a special demo on binding.  You won't want to miss that!

You can also stop in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop and check out all the new items.  The shop is open Monday-Friday, 10-5; Saturday, 10-4.
Hugs, Caroll


Sunday, October 24, 2021

A MEETING YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!


Hello Quilters!  I hope everyone is having a nice weekend.  I just wanted to remind you to mark your Calendar now, because you will want to spend this coming Saturday, October 30, at the Attic Window Quilt Shop with the Happy Scrappers.  It is sure to be a fun day,   Vickie D. has agreed to give a demo on a new way to do binding that is so much easier and makes the corners look so nice!  Can't wait to watch that.

You can also stop in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop and check out all the new items.  The shop is open Monday-Friday, 10-5; Saturday, 10-4.
Hugs, Caroll

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

ARE YOU READY FOR HALLOWEEN?


Hello Quilters!  Have you been busy getting ready for Halloween?  Vickie D. has.  She made this adorable wall hanging.  You can find the post card pattern at the Attic Window Quilt Shop, as well as this wonderful fabric!  There's still time!  

ATTENTION:  Our favorite CRAFT DAYS are set.  Mark your calendar NOW.  The special days are Nov. 19, 20, 27 and Dec. 1, 3, 4.  SPACE IS LIMITED so be sure and call the shop and reserve your space ASAP.

Be sure and stop in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop and check out all the new items.  The shop is open Monday-Friday, 10-5; Saturday, 10-4.

Hugs, Caroll

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

ARE YOU READY FOR HALLOWEEN?


Boo Quilters!  Did that scare you?  I hope not because you are going to want to get up to the Attic Window Quilt Shop and see what they have to help you get ready for Autumn and for Halloween!

Check out this adorable bag.  It was made from a towel.  Of course, you can find the pattern at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  


And who wouldn't like a spider web hanging on their wall for front door for all the Halloweeners to enjoy!  

ATTENTION:  Our favorite CRAFT DAYS are set.  Mark your calendar NOW.  The special days are Nov. 19, 20, 27 and Dec. 1, 3, 4.  SPACE IS LIMITED so be sure and call the shop and reserve your space ASAP.

Be sure and stop in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop and check out all the new items.  The shop is open Monday-Friday, 10-5; Saturday, 10-4.

Hugs, Caroll

Monday, October 11, 2021

NEW AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

You will get so excited when you stop in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  There is new fabric, new patterns and new books in at the shop.  I have lots to show you.  Above are new fabrics from Marcus.  So beautiful!  

These are Holiday Botanical by Henry Glass & Co.  
Above you can see the border print to go with them.  
These fabrics are Farmhouse Christmas by Henry Glass & Co.

And this is a lovely coordinating fabric is Winter Botanical from Marcus.  

Be sure and check out the new patterns.  This adorable Pillowcases pattern is by Amy Bradley Design.  
Also, when visiting the Attic Window Quilt Shop, be sure and pick up your copy of American Patchwork & Quilting.  There are some cute ideas and patterns for Christmas gifts.  

Also, just in from Henry Glass & Co. are these Holiday Lane fabrics.  

I am in love with this new pattern.  Chris said she was going to have it as a BOM.  I can't wait!  So cute.
Also, I love this easy peasy table topper.  Kits are being made up now.  What a wonderful gift a kit would make for your favorite quilter, or make up the kit yourself and give it as a gift!  

ATTENTION:  Our favorite CRAFT DAYS are set.  Mark your calendar NOW.  The special days are Nov. 19, 20, 27 and Dec. 1, 3, 4.  SPACE IS LIMITED so be sure and call the shop and reserve your space ASAP.

Be sure and stop in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop and check out all the new items.  The shop is open Monday-Friday, 10-5; Saturday, 10-4.

Hugs, Caroll
 

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

SHE'S A WINNER!

Congratulations to Marjorie, our reader from Utah.  She won a blue ribbon at the State Fair for her original quilt!  Love this quilt.  Let's give a big whoop, whoop for Marjorie!

I've been dog sitting and trying to organize my sewing room.  Now I can't find anything!  

Be sure and stop in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop and check out all the new items.  The shop is open Monday-Friday, 10-5; Saturday, 10-4.
Hugs, Caroll
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Quilting for Kids With Cancer

Quilting for Kids With Cancer
Generosity has no bounds. Above are the women in the Quilts For Kids group at the Attic Window Quilt Shop. Left to right, Henrietta, Phyllis, Nancy, Carol, Karen. These women donate their time, fabric, money once a month to make quilts for kids who have cancer.

Quilts For Wheels

Quilts For Wheels
Many thanks and much appreciation goes to the women who work diligently each month to make quilts for those in wheel chairs. Kudos go to: Yvonne, Mary T., Fran, Joan, Mary Ellen, Barb, Lee Ann, Nancy, Mary.
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