HOW ABOUT SOME APPLIQUE?

The Applique Bee met last week at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above is the applique block that Lee Anne worked on.  I love this block!  It is from the Piece O Cake design that we've been working on.

Nancy shows us the quilt she finished.  It is for charity.  The last Friday of the month the Kids Quilts group meets to sew quilts for charity.

This is a close up of the center of Nancy's quilt.  Each quilt that is made has this center block.  Carol H. does the stitching for this center piece.  The group is looking for sewers.  The way I understand it, you will get a center piece with the stitched saying on it and the fabric to make a  quilt.  Stop by the shop for details.

Diana is working on an orange peel pincushion or sewing kit.  I'm not sure what it is going to be but am eager to see the finished project.

This is the block I worked on.  It is from a Piece O Cake design.

I've been putting all my blocks on the display board at the shop.  Can't wait to get this one completed.

SPECIAL NOTICE: 

• The Attic Window Quilt Shop WILL BE OPEN on Saturday, July 4th.  Sampler will be held as usual, however, if you are unable to make it on the 4th, you may attend Sampler on the following Saturday at the shop. 

DON’T FORGET:

• Bee, Tuesday, June 30
• What Knots, Wednesday, July 1
• Doll Bee, Thursday, July 2
• Sampler and Bee, Saturday, July 4

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Lynn at Alamosa Quilter has an excellent tutorial for a zipper bag with appliqué on the side.

♥ Caroll,
Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

ARE YOU A NORTHWOODS KIND OF GAL?

The Appliqué Bee met Tuesday afternoon at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  I don’t have a lot to share, mainly because I got busy talking to all the wonderful quilters who lingered after the Tuesday Morning Bee, and a couple women who had quilts to share scooted out before I got a picture.  However, I did get a picture of what Jane B. is working on.  Above is one of her embroidery blocks.  The name of the pattern is Among the Pines.  It is the second pattern in the Northwoods Memories series.

These are the blocks she has completed so far.  She does beautiful work!

I finished another block for the Fresh Picked Posies BOM.  I placed them all on the board so you can see them together.  I think I’m the only one doing this BOM, but I’m loving it.

DON’T FORGET: 

• Doll Bee, Thursday, April 30.
• Glam Shell Bag, Friday, May 1 and another on Monday, May 11.
• Sampler, Saturday, May 2.
• Tulip Time Quilt Show, May 2-9, Holland, MI
• Threads of Friendship Quilt Show, May 8 & 9, Muskegon, MI

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Rebecca Mae Designs has a tutorial for a flat iron case.

♥ Caroll,
Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

WANT TO SEE SOMETHING STUNNING?

The Applique Bee met today at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above, Chris P. shows us this stunning quilt.  Chris said that her sister Lillian made this quilt for her as a gift.  What a thoughtful and talented sister!

This is a close-up of the center block.  It is awesome!

Chris also showed us this quilt that she recently finished.  Chris said that the pattern is from Bonnie Hunter’s Mystery quilt.  Chris said she adjusted it slightly to meet her needs.  This quilt is beautiful!

Most of us just sat around talking and working on our various projects.  This is my block nine of the Fresh Picked Posies quilt by Piece o’ Cake Designs.

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Mommy’s Nap Time has a tutorial for a no pins, no hand sewing binding.

Until Next Time,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

APPLIQUE BEE HAS SHOW N TELL

The Applique Bee met Tuesday at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above is the new “Sew Together” pouch that Judi A. made.

This is a close look at the inside.  Don’t you just love all those pockets and zippers!  What a darling pouch!

Cathy M. was sewing bindings on her placemats.  I think I previously showed you the little cathedral window blocks she was making.  She sewed them together, added a piece of rickrack and, poof, she has an adorable placemat.

This is a close up of one with the finished binding.  Wouldn’t this make a great scrappy project! You can see more of Cathy's place mats by going to the Grand Rapids Modern Quilters blog here.

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Forth Worth Fabric Studio has a free pattern for a six pocket tote.

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

DO YOU DO MODERN? DO YOU DO APPLIQUE?

The Applique Bee and the Mod Squad (Modern Bee) met this week at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above is the cute little block that Peggy was working on at the Applique Bee.  I love how she is embellishing it.  Would you know this is a block from Whimsical Garden?

Mary Ellen was working on this adorable basket quilt.

We had an interesting discussion at the Mod Squad on Wednesday.  The topic was “What is Modern?”  As you might guess, the thoughts and sentiments were varied.  But we all came to consensus about our First Block of the Month, which Adrienne volunteered to demonstrate.  Above she showed us this traditional stacked coins block.

Then she showed us her version of The Leaning Stacked Coins.  Adrienne did a beautiful job of showing us how to make this block, which was not easy.

Adrienne is so generous! She also brought in a tub of scraps for us to use when making our blocks.  Above, Cathy and Diana sort through the scraps.

It took us most of the day to make our blocks, but I think we were pleased with the outcome.  Above are blocks by, top left to right, Adrienne, Caroll.  Bottom, left to right, Peggy, Judi.  We could have placed them all in the same direction, but thought they were more interesting like this.

This is Diana’s block.  The darker background really made her colors pop.

Chris gave us a small corner in the classroom to hang our blocks. Be sure to take a look when you stop by the shop.  Thank you Chris!!!  And Thank you Adrienne for presenting this block today and helping us make our blocks.

I'm looking forward to our next block in February.  Won't you come join us?

DON'T FORGET the after Inventory and Pre-Super Bowl Sale will be held this week, January 29 through January 31,  at the Shop!  There will be up to 50% off on select fabrics, books, patterns, notions.  Also there is a special mark down on already sale fabrics.  Stop in at the shop and take advantage of these fantastic prices on Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

HEART OF WINTER TOUR  is on February 7th.   The bus will take you to four different shops.  Lunch and dinner are included. 

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Happy In Red has a tutorial for a two colored Tote Bag.

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

YOU WILL WANT TO DO THIS

How does your calendar look?  Now is the time to make your plans for next week because there are a lot of fun things happening at the Attic Window Quilt Shop that you are sure to enjoy.  On Tuesday, there is a morning Bee and then at 1 p.m. the Applique Bee meets.  At the Applique Bee a new BOM is being introduced.  Above is the piece I’ve been working on.  I’ll be demonstrating how I do Needle Turn.

And I’ve been prepping these pieces to demonstrate how I do freezer paper appliqué.  You don’t have to use my methods.  There are various ways to do appliqué and you are free to use your method of choice for this fun quilt.  Also, you don’t have to participate in the BOM and are welcome to come to the Bee and do other handwork with us.

On Wednesday the Mod Squad Modern Bee meets.  We are also introducing a new BOM and will be discussing the topic, “What is a Modern quilt?”   Is it solid colors that make it modern?

 If you take a traditional block like above…

And turn it into this…is it Modern?  Come and join us in discussing this fascinating topic and then, if you like, participate in the BOM.  This BOM has 12 “modern” blocks made in the colors and size of your choice.

Saturday is the first Make It Take It of the year.  Each month a different project will be presented.  Above Marilyn shows us the bag we will be making.  If you are interested in participating in the Make It Take It, please call the shop and register.

Check the calendar on the sidebar or the Newsletter here to see more fun happenings at the shop next week. 

Mark your calendar now for the Heart of Winter Tour on February 7th.   The bus will take you to four different shops.  Lunch and dinner are included. 

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Red Pepper Quilts has a tutorial for a scrappy Bear Paw block. 

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

APPLIQUE BEE AND SOME SHOW-N-TELL

The Applique Bee met Tuesday afternoon at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above, Mary Ellen shows us the quilt that she is just finishing for her niece Becky, who is expecting her first baby.  The quilt is a strippy nine patch.  There is something about those 30s fabrics.  They are so fresh and clean looking!

Gerry shows us her latest scrappy quilt.  Gerry does wonders with scraps.  This is a friendship star inside a friendship star.  She said the pattern was for a wallhanging, but she added the sashings and made a lap quilt.  Beautiful!

It was lost but now it’s found.  I got home from sewing at the shop the other day and was so tired that I didn’t unload my bags until Sunday.  That was when I realized that the cute little thread catcher that Rosa gave me was not to be found.  I panicked.  Where is it?  Today when I went to the Bee I discovered it sitting on the table where I had left it.  Wheeee!  Thank you Rosa for this cute little thread catcher.  I love it.

I made a collage of those attending the Applique Bee.  Above, left, Lee Anne works on her Grandmother’s Flower Garden.  Middle, Erma joined us and worked on her Whimsical Garden.  Top right, Diana works on her tatting.  Bottom right, Cathy does machine appliqué. 

Sitting and sewing with fellow quilters is always so much fun!  This is an open Bee and anyone can join us at any time, however, we probably won’t meet again until January as this Bee and the Mod Squad are scheduled to meet the days before Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I feel certain everyone will be very busy on those two days.  Chris said the shop will be open and anyone can drop by and sit for a while and sew if they have the time. 

DON’T FORGET:

• T-Shirt Dress, Friday, Nov. 7
• Beginning Tatting, Wednesday, Nov 5, 6-8; or Monday, Nov 10, 10-12.
• Shop Swap – Attic Window Quilt Shop and Quilted Memories – New Date: Sunday, Nov. 9 and Nov. 23, from 12-4 p.m.
• Beginning Quilting, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m.
• The Jingle Bell Hop is Nov 14 through 22.  Mark your calendar now.  With the purchase of your $5 passport you will receive a free pattern.  Each participating shop has designed an exclusive ornament that you may purchase as well as a table topper kit designed to compliment the free pattern.  Participating shops will have extended evening shopping hours for your convenience.
• New Classes coming in November. Check the calendar on the Sidebar.  You can see a full month at a glance by clicking on the picture of a calendar.  Or you can scroll down the interactive calendar day by day.  If you have any questions about a class you can call the shop for further details and/or to register.

ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Looking for a quick gift?  Crazy Little Projects has a tutorial for a chapstick keychain holder.

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

APPLIQUE QUILTING BEE MEETS AT ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

The Applique Bee met Tuesday at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Diana A. showed us her One Block Wonder that she recently finished.  It is stunning!  She even had me put on a pair of 3D glasses and boy did that change things.  Diana said she didn’t know it was 3D fabric until someone told her. 

Diane had a lovely wool and flannel table topper to show us.  She said she bought it as a kit.

Diane also showed us the center of her Prairie Flowers Encore quilt.  It is in the book by the same name by Jo Morton.  Diane does needle-turn applique and her work is excellent.  This is going to be a delightful quilt.

Everyone gathered around Sue S. (center, gray shirt) and watched while she gave a demo on how to do a whip stitch like Kim Diehl does. 

Judi (on the right) seems very into learning this stitch.

This is a close up.  I’m not sure it tells you much.  Everyone seemed intent on learning this stitch.

I had to show you a picture of the front of Sue’s shirt.  When I was snapping the picture someone said I should caption it:  And the boobs belong to….
What a fun group.  The picture is a little blurry because I was laughing so hard.

I didn’t get to the shop in time to take pictures of the Tuesday Morning Bee, but Judi took some for me.  Above, Gerry shows us this quilt.

This is a close-up of Gerry’s quilt.  What an outstanding quilt.  Thanks Judi for the pictures.  I wouldn’t want to miss this one.

ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Did you go check out the Row By Row Shop Hop website?  This is a must for anyone traveling. 
• The Painted Quilt has a nice tutorial for a sewing machine mat caddy.

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

ATTIC WINDOW HAS A WONDERFUL DEMO

Good Morning Quilters!  I finally got my lap top back and can show you some pictures that I’ve been wanting to share.  First of all, I want to tell you about our last Applique Bee meeting at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  I had asked Chris if she would do a demo on to machine applique.  Of course, said she would.  Not only did she give us a short demo, she distributed packets that included the various pieces needed for a machine applique project and a pattern so we all had something to practice on.  Above she instructs us on the tools needed and how we should layer our project.

Here she helps Marilyn fuse her pieces and get them ready for placement on the background piece.

Above, Chris demonstrates how we could place several pieces on top of each other and fuse them before we placed them onto the background piece.

Chris then demonstrated on the sewing machine how to use various appliqué stitches around the fused pieces.

This is the sample of the kit the Chris gave to each of us to make.  This is also the piece she worked on as she showed us the stitches, thus the reason for the contrasting thread and pencil marks.

Above shows the stitching that Chris did on my project for me.  I thought it would help you see what the appliqué stitch looks like.  Thank you Chris for this wonderful demo and gift to all of us!!

Sandi stopped in the shop that day and showed us this darling bag that she made from scraps.  She said she just took scraps of blue fabrics and crocheted (or knitted) the bag.  (Please excuse me. I don’t know if I have CRS or just had a bad (make that too good) of a weekend.  LOL

This is the beautiful appliqué that Judie was working on.  It is the third block of her Sycamore Rose quilt.

JUNE AND JULY CLASSES:   

• One Block Wonder - Vickie S. will be teaching this one week class on Monday, July 14th from 10-4. Call the shop for details and a supply list.
• Irish Chain – Vickie D. will be teaching this two week class on Wednesday, June 25 from 6-9 p.m. and again on 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.
• Strip Street Bag – Lee Anne will be teaching this darling bag on Saturday, July 19, from 10-3.  You can make this simple easy strip pieced bag in a day and you can choose from two different size handles. You can see a picture of my Strip Street bag here.  The pattern was designed by a local quilt shop. The Class fee is $25.

These are just a few of the fun events at the Quilt Shop.  Check the calendar on the sidebar daily for new class additions.

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. 
• Heyes Home has a tutorial for a disappearing pinwheel.

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