WANT TO KNOW A SECRET?

Want to know a secret?  I have some class pictures to show you today and a big secret to tell you about!  First, the pictures.  Above Tammy, Deb. and Nancy show off their Glam Shell Bags that they made recently during a class at the Attic Window Quilt Shop. You really should think about taking a class with Diana.  She can teach you how to make a bag that rivals name brands you would pay a fortune for on the market.

These are the inside of the bags.  They have lots of pockets and zippers.  The thing that intrigued me is that Diana scouted around and found special hardware for connecting the strap to the bag.   This hardware is sturdy and gives you a secure feeling.  Diana’s next bag class is May 11.  Call the shop to register and get your supply list.

And now for the big secret ANNOUNCEMENT!  Chris revealed this past weekend that the Attic Window Quilt Shop is MOVING!  Don’t worry.  You will not have to go any further to attend classes or get supplies as the new place is close by and the move won’t take place until August.  Ask for details the next time you are in the shop.

ATTENTION:  Recently, I have been posting that The Charity Quilt group that meets on the first Monday of the month at the shop is asking for donations.  I understand that you have answered the call, donating items for these worthy projects.  Now the Charity Group is again requesting help.  They would appreciate it if you would clear your calendar on the first Monday each month and come and help them use these donations and sew quilts for Charity.  We can use your talent!

DON’T FORGET: 

• Charity Quilts, Monday, May 4
• UFO Night, Friday, May 8
• Happy Scrappers, Saturday, May 9.
• Glam Shell Bag, Monday, May 11.
• Threads of Friendship Quilt Show, May 8 & 9, Muskegon, MI

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• The Inspired Wren has a tutorial for a hand sanitizer jacket.  Really cute!

♥ Caroll,
Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

SAMPLER BLOCKS AND A NEW BAG

As promised, above is a picture of the Attic Window Quilt Shop's Sampler Blocks that we will be working on this month.  I post this picture because so many of us get home and when we finally find time to make the blocks, we can’t remember which fabric should go where.  Hope this is helpful everyone!

Above Jill shows us one of the blocks and explains the directions.

This beautiful bag was made by LouAnn.   She made this bag while taking a class with Lee Ann.  She also made one of the bags (the purple one) that I posted about here.  Thanks LouAnn for sharing this picture with us.  I love the fabrics you used and the size of the bag looks just like what I need.

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Jodi Barrows, author and creator of the amazing Square in a Square technique, will lecture, demo and have a Trunk Show at the Attic Window Quilt Shop on Thursday April 11th from 6-9 p.m. Call the Shop to reserve your seat as space is limited.
• The Spring Fling Shop Hop will be held the week of April 12-20.  Seven shops are participating.  Daily drawings for $20 gift certificates from each shop.  Someone will be the winner of the grand prize: a Janome Sewing Machine!   Get your passport now for only $5. 
• Quilters Road Trip will be held during the months of April, May, and June.  Twelve area shops are participating.  You get a chance to win a $25 gift certificate each month at each shop.  Also available will be new projects, patterns and giveaways.  Passports are only $5.

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:   Buttons and Paint has the cutest way for your child/grandchild to store things in secret.  I can’t wait to make one for Carter. 

Until next time,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll