ARE YOU GETTING ANYTHING ACCOMPLISHED?

I think I forgot to show you the Sampler blocks for this month.  Above are the various blocks in the kits that are distributed.

Of course, I’m making the one with the 30s fabrics. (Not mine, this is the sample)

This is how far I got today! 

I think I got distracted by all this beauty outside my window!  I love Michigan!

DON’T FORGET:

• Beginning Shuttle Tatting, Thursday, Oct. 16 & 23.  Class times: 3-5 and/or 6-8
• Four Patch Fun, Monday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.
• Carpet Bag, Friday, Oct. 17, 10-4.
• Pineapple Ruler, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 10-4.
• CANCELLED.  Vickie’s finishing class for her spiral lone star quilt that was scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9, has been cancelled and RESCHEDULED for Thursday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.
• London City Bag, Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.
• Shop Swap CHANGE OF DATE– Attic Window Quilt Shop and Quilted Memories – New Date: Sunday, Nov. 9 and Nov. 23, from 12-4 p.m.
• Check the calendar on the Sidebar for more classes being held this month.

ANOTHER NOTE: 

• I’ve been wanting to make a snap bag and look what I found.  Patchwork Posse has a great tutorial for just what I want.  I like that she used orphan quilt blocks too!

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

A SINGLE WEDDING RING - SAMPLER SERIES

Have you started working on the Sampler block for this month?  I’m not answering that question, but I can show you two of the samples that Chris displayed at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  This is block #80 in your Quick and Easy Block Tool.  It is called Single Wedding Ring.  At first glance I thought, doesn’t look too difficult.  Then as I analyzed it I thought of all the piecing involved and cringed.  But I will do it!  I’m using the 30s fabrics for mine.  I’ll post a picture when I get it made.  No time right now as I’m expecting a visit from my brother later this week.  He lives out of state and I always look forward to his visit.

JULY CLASSES:   

• Irish Chain – Vickie D. will be teaching this two week class on Wednesday,  July 23 from 6-9.  It is a beginning to intermediate class.  It is a fun and easy basic quilt done with 2 ½” strips. Class fee is $20
• Big Blocks – Vickie D. will be teaching this one week class on Thursday, July 31 from 5-9 p.m.  It is easy to piece this lap size quilt that is 72 ½” square.  Class fee is $15.
• Rectangle Rumba Tablerunner – Vickie D. will be teaching this one week class on Saturday, July 26 from 20-12.  This two color runner is easy to piece and perfect for any table.  The fee is $10.

 ALSO:  Mark your calendar now.  The Lighthouse Quilt Guild is sponsoring the “Treasures: Past, Present, & Future” Quilt Show in Grand Haven, MI on July 25 & 26.  The doors will be open on that Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Admission is $6.  There are more than 150 member quilts on display.  There will also be vendors.  In fact, the Attic Window Quilt Shop is a vendor at this show, so be sure and stop by their booth.

ANOTHER NOTE:  

• Did you go check out the Row By Row Shop Hop website?  This is a must for anyone traveling this summer.  You won’t want to miss it.
• Have you checked out Persimmon Quilts “purple sage” BOM?  Love these blocks.

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

NEW SAMPLER, NEW CLASSES AT ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

Above is the final block of the 2013 Sampler at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  This is a reminder that the 2014 Sampler begins this Saturday.  Choose which one of the various Sampler classes held during the month that you’d like to attend.  Then, call the Shop to register so your kit will be waiting for you.  Making the Sampler blocks during this past year really did a lot to stretch my skills.  Chris says this year the blocks will be larger and some new techniques will be tried.  I’m looking forward to participating in this and hope to see you there.   

• DON’T FORGET:  Check the calendar on the sidebar for upcoming classes.  There are lots of new ones being offered this month.  Even though I made a couple project bags during Craft day a few years ago, I’m going to attend the Project Bags class on Jan. 14th from 6-9 as I’ve had several people asking me to make them one.  There is nothing like taking a class to keep you from procrastinating. 
• A Stitch-In with a Mystery Block will be held Saturday, Jan. 18th from 10-5. 
• You won’t want to miss the Easy Heart Ornament class on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 1-2. 
• So many of you have asked about this – A Folded Star class will be held Thursday, Jan. 23 from 1-4. 
• You can’t have too many bags!  Lee Ann is teaching a Strip Street Bag class on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10-3.
• For those who just like to sew, come sew with us when we have another Stitch-In on Friday, Jan. 24, from 10-5 and/or the UFO Day on Monday, Jan. 27th, from 10-5.
• As always, call the Shop to reserve your spot.

ON ANOTHER NOTE: I love the 60 degree ruler.  Diary of a Quilter has a nice tutorial for making the star block using this ruler.

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