YOU WILL WANT ONE OF THESE BOOKS

Today I want to show you some of the new books in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Stitching anyone?

When I saw this one above, I snatched it right up.  Everyone from beginner to experienced sewer is sure to find a project just for them in this book.

This is the first project I made.  Well actually I made the place mat.  I had the fabrics left over from the table runner beneath the place mat, so it seemed the right thing to do.

This is a closer look.  There are so many projects in this book that I couldn't decide what to do first.  Typical of me, I chose the first and easiest project.  Besides, I had the fabrics on hand.  I'm off to the shop today to get more fabric for a different project.  I can't wait to start it.

This is another new book at the shop.  I love applique and have been struggling with myself not to get this book.  We'll see how that works when I visit the shop today.

This book isn't new but is a must have for me.  You may remember I've posted about it before.

These are the cute little mug rugs that I previously made.  Now I'm ready to see what else is in the book for me to make.  I love mug rugs.  They make perfect gifts!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW:

• Make It Take It (Pop Up) – Thursday, Feb. 18
• Stitch In and Mystery Block – Friday, Feb. 19
• Happy Scrappers – Saturday, Feb. 20
• Come Sew With Me – Wednesday, Feb. 24
• Stand N Stow Tote – Friday, Feb. 26
• Scrappers Helping Hands – Saturday, Feb. 27
• Spring Craft Days – Friday, Mar. 18 and 19
• Shuttle Tatting Refresher – Monday, Feb. 22
• Stand-N-Stow Tote – Friday, Feb. 26
• Search For The Stars Shop Hop - April 14-23 
• Eleven Shops are participating.  Prizes will be awarded.  Passports are now available at only $5

Be sure and check the calendar on the Sidebar for more happenings at the Attic Window Quilt Shop this week.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Jeli Quilts has a tutorial for a cute pattern.  Scroll down to get the pattern for free on Craftsy.

♥ Caroll, 
Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

NEW CLASSES and KITS

You won't want to miss all the new classes happening at the Attic Window Quilt Shop next week!  Above, Diana shows you her Glam Shell Bag.

This bag is so professionally made that you won't believe you made it!  Above, you can see a couple white cards that we slipped into the many card pockets in this bag, plus the many zipper areas and other pockets.

This is another look at the bag.  I love this fabric.  Sorry but I forgot to find out the name and maker of this fabric but I know it is at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

Lee Anne shows us her latest finish.  Isn't this quilt adorable!

This is a closeup of one of the blocks!  Kits for this adorable quilt are available at the shop.

Marilyn has a Sew Together Bag class on Monday.  Can't wait for that!  Above is a picture I snapped when she was at Happy Scrappers on Wednesday.  She is working from The New Hexagon book that is available at the shop.  She is making a mug rug.

DON’T FORGET:  

• Happy Scrappers meets Saturday at the Attic Window Quilt Shop. 
• Marilyn’s Sew Together Bag class is Monday, April 13.
• Diana’s Glam Shell Bag, Thursday, April 16.

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Clover and Violet have a nice tutorial for a car seat quilt.

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

MORE NEW FABRIC AND BOOKS!

When I was at the shop earlier this week I noticed more new fabrics and books and had to show them to you.  I love this fabric above.  It is Just Dreaming 2 by Riley Blake.

These are the coordinating fabrics from that same line. 

Remember this doll?  This is a new panel in at the shop.  The Doll is larger than the one I saw a couple of years ago.  This is called Paper Doll Bakery by Penny Rose Fabrics.

Jill held up one of the fabrics from that same line so I could take this picture.  Isn’t this fabric darling?

And these are the rest of the coordinating fabrics.

Above are two new books that I found fascinating.  Sew and Play, Handmade Games for Kids is a must for me.  I saw a number of items I want to make for my great grandchildren.  Cups and Saucers, Paper Pieced Kitchen Designs is another must for me.  I like paper piecing and these designs are so cute.

Take a look at all that is new when you are in the shop for the Sale which takes place Friday and Saturday .

YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!  A special clean up after Inventory and Pre-Super Bowl Sale will be held this week, January 29 through January 31,  at the Attic Window Quilt 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 Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Heart of Winter Tour on February 7th.   The bus will take you to four different shops.  Lunch and dinner are included. 

ON ANOTHER NOTE:  

• Film In The Fridge has a tutorial for an intersection block.

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

MORE FABRIC, BOOKS, PATTERNS

Isn’t this a darling table mat?  Sue C. made this wool sample for the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  The pattern is called Winter Crazy Table Mat by Primitive Gatherings and is available at the shop.

There are also a few new books in at the shop.  Above is All About Strips and Fast-Piece Applique.

And I have more new fabrics to show you.  Above is Rainbow Tropics by Kanvas Studios.

This is called Flirt by Windham Fabrics.

Above is Blue Bell by Windham Fabrics.

Mystic Topaz is by Exclusively Quilters.

This is Made With love by Kanvas Studios.

I have to have some more of this fabric.  I made a pillowcase out of it for my great grandson.  The Fabric is Monkey Around by Henry Glass.

There is also a panel in this line.  You can make a book out of the blocks, or pillows, or a quilt.  I like that there is plenty of space around the blocks so you can cut them out and not lose any of the block when sewing into your project. 

This is Dinasaurs by Riley Blake.

ATTENTION:  Many readers liked the Green Farms fabric that I showed yesterday. Ivory Spring wrote me that she will soon have a free pattern for you and she made it up in that Green Farms fabric.  If you visit her blog today you will see she has an At The Pond free pattern.  Be sure and check out her blog daily which is on my sidebar.  You won’t want to miss it.

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

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Did you get a new iPad for Christmas?  Charmed Liebling has a tutorial on how to make an iPad Case.

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

DO YOU HAVE THESE BOOKS?

Not much going on around here today.  I’ve had car trouble so that’s been taking up a lot of my time.  I do want to let you know about some new books in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  The above, Holly Jolly; French Braid Quilts; and Tick Tock Dresden Clocks all caught my eye.

These are a couple pages from the Holly Jolly book.  Looks like some fun projects there.

And here are four more new books.  Take 5 Fat Quarters (I love the Take 5 books); Baby Says Sew; Urban and Amish; and The New Hexagon, all look like must-have books to me.  Stop by the shop and check out these books.  I’m sure you’ll be like me…unable to resist getting at least one!

DON’T FORGET:

• Happy Scrappers, Saturday, Nov. 8
• Beginning Tatting, Monday, Nov 10, 10-12.
• Shop Swap – Attic Window Quilt Shop and Quilted Memories – 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: 

• Piper Girls has a free pattern for a Sunny Chevron Quilt

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

NEW BOOKS ARE IN

Along with all the new fabrics that recently arrived at the Attic Window Quilt Shop, were these wonderful books.  Don't they look interesting.  I want one of each!  You can pick one up when you join us Happy Scrappers on Wednesday and Saturday of this week! 

ON 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 this.  
• Melissa at Happy Quilting has a tutorial for Steps To Tranquility.  I love this and hope to make it soon.

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

THINKING ABOUT GIFTS FOR NEXT YEAR?

I want to share this picture with you.  Tari G. sent it to me.  She got busy and made lots of Christmas gifts after attending Craft Day at the Attic Window Quilt Shop last November.  Look at all those snowmen pillows she made!  This is what Tari said in her email to me.  “I did get them finished before Christmas along with four nighties, one doll nightie, three pairs of pajamas, and two robes. I work best under pressure and started these things six days before Xmas. And, I went to a party on Sunday night. I'm crazy.  Chris really outdid herself with this project. I love it (these pillows) and so did the kids.”
Thanks Tari for sharing with us.  I can only imagine the smiles on those kid’s faces.  These pillows are darling!  I'm thinking now is a good time for me to start making some of these pillows to sit under my tree next year.

I did want to tell you there are some new books in at the shop.  These are just a few of the new ones that are in.  They look interesting, don’t they?

Joyful Poinsettias by Crabapple Hill is the pattern for this beautiful quilt that Barb D. made.  You can find the patterns at the shop along with lots of other interesting new patterns.

SNOW DAYS:  FREE Snowman Pattern during the month of January*  Specials for the month:

• Week of Jan. 6-11 – Books – 20% off
• Week of Jan. 13-18 – Patterns – Buy one and get one of equal or lesser value at ½ off.
• Week of 20-25 – Notions – 15% off.
• Week of Jan. 27-31 – Fabrics – Buy three yards and get one yard free of equal or lesser value!
• *Does not include sale items.
• Reminder – All handmade consignment baskets are $5 off during the month of January.

DON’T FORGET: 

• The Heart of Winter Tour is February 8th.  Call the shop to make your reservation as space is limited and the bus is filling up fast!
• Check the calendar on the sidebar for all the upcoming classes.  There are lots of new ones being offered.  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. 9th 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:   The Fort Worth Fabric Studio has a free pattern for a Love Squared Quilt.

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

NEW STUFF AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

  Before we get to the new stuff at the Attic Window Quilt Shop I want to show you a couple more quilts that Chris made for the Quilter’s Road Trip that runs through June.  There are twelve area shops 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.  You can still get your Passport for  only $5 at the shop. 

This is another quilt that Chris designed.  There are three patterns all together.  I posted about the previous one here.  You can pick up your pattern, which includes all three designs, in June by showing your passport at the Shop.

Now for the new stuff.  Don’t you just love new stuff?  I got so excited when I saw these new books at the shop.  They are all must-haves.  Stop in and take a look.

Of course, I couldn’t get away without showing you the wonderful new fabrics in at the shop.  Above (not the dark fabric on the left) are fabrics from the Happy Go Lucky line by Moda. 

Now to the dark fabrics on the left in previous picture.  These fabrics are adorable.  The line is Alley Cats by Kanvas Studios.  I can’t wait to get some of these cute little kitties for my focus squares paper pieced blocks.

These Charm Squares and Jelly Rolls are called Icicle Kisses by Kansas Troubles.

Above are Bali Snaps, Bali Crackers, Bali Pops by Hoffman Fabrics.

These Honeycombs, Charm Squares and Jelly Rolls are also from the Happy Go Lucky line by Moda.

 I’ll be spending the next couple days going over patterns to see how much I need of all these beautiful fabrics.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:  In case you need inspiration as to what to make with some of these fabrics, check out Molly Flanders for an even easier arrow tutorial.  Also, A Few Scraps has a nice tutorial for a linked block. 

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

DO YOU GO TO BED ALONE AT NIGHT?

I’m one of those people who has to read a while after I’m in bed.  I find it comforting to wake up with the book next to me.  I’ve usually lost my place, but that’s not a problem.  My problem is finding a good mystery that makes me laugh.  I don’t usually do this, but today I’d like to introduce you to a new author Beth McMullen.  I love mysteries, and I love to laugh.  There aren’t many books that fit that combination.  About a year ago I picked up a book with the title, “Original Sin.”  I’m not sure which word it was, but that title caught my attention.  I was even more intrigued when I read that it was about a woman who used to be a spy, but gave that up to get married and have a child.  But everyone knows no one ever really leaves the USAWMD.  The kicker was that this woman has never told her husband about being a former spy.   The fun begins when our heroine must hide this fact from her husband and child when she is called back to duty one last time.  I loved that book and looked forward to more Sally Sin adventures.

Recently, when I heard Beth had a new book out, I had to get it and read more about the antics of former spy turned housewife and mother.  When I saw "Spy Mom," I almost fell over and quickly checked…615 pages!   Wow!  Then I read on the front that this is two books in one.  What a deal! The first part of "Spy Mom (The Adventures of Sally Sin)" is the first book I had already read – “Original Sin.”  It was such a fun read that I read it again and then just when I thought the thrills were over, I was ready to read the second book, “To Sin Again,” where Sally is once again called into action.  These books are funny and fast paced.  They introduce you to Sally Sin, wife, mother, retired spy.  They offer adventure to anyone who is, or has ever dreamed of being a mother and/or a spy.  You can read more about Beth and her books on her website as well as read the first chapter of each of her books here.

If you know of any other good reads filled with humor and mystery, please leave a comment.  I’ve read all Janet Evanovich books, but would like to hear of others.

REMINDER-Happenings at the Attic Window Quilt Shop:Special Sale on Clearance Fabrics
50-75% off all clearance fabrics during the month of August.

Big Fat Quarter Sale • Wed., August 1-Sat., August 4
All precut fat quarters in store only $1.00 to $2.00 each. Buy 10 at the regular price and get 2 FREE!

Month of August and September - Sign up for a class and receive a coupon for 1/2 off your second class, good until December 31, 2012. (excludes BOMs, and special events)

One more reminder: Purchase your class supplies at the shop and receive 20% off.

Pitter Putter Stitch has a tutorial for a stunning wallhanging.

♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll