HAVE YOU TRIED BARGELLO?

Mark your calendar now!  Vickie S. will be teaching you how to make this stunning Bargello quilt at the Attic Window Quilt Shop on Friday, September 27th.

She will be teaching from the book Strip-Pieced Bargello.  

This picture will give you a better perspective on size.  What a beautiful quilt.  Be sure and call the Attic Window Quilt Shop to register for this popular class. This is a two-session class and the second one will be held in October.

The Country Fair Road Tour 2019 is set for September 19, 20 and 21 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). Take a ride on the Country Fair Barn Quilt Tour.  Participating shops are: New Ewe in Newaygo; Quilted Memories, Montague; Seven Sisters, Carson City; and Attic Window Quilt Shop, Comstock Park.

New This month at the shop:

• Chris is bringing back Friday Night UFO and the Sunday Stitch-In.  Watch for Pizza UFO night on Sept. 13th.
• Happy Scrappers meets Wednesday with the promise of new ways to use those scraps.  Don't forget to bring your Show-N-Tell.
• Marilyn has a new Clutch Purse Class coming up at the end of the month.
• The New Paper Piecing Bee will meet the last Wednesday of the month.  If you have any finished projects or (like me) a paper pieced block, we ask that you bring it/them to show us.  Also bring patterns or books you would like to recommend or what you like to share with us for inspiration. 

THIS WEEK AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP 

• Sampler; Bee, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 
• Happy Scrappers, Wednesday, Sept. 11
• Doll Bee; Intermediate Quilting; Beginning Quilting,  Thursday, Sept. 12
• Beginning Machine Applique; UFO Pizza Night; Friday, Sept. 13
• Stitch-In; Saturday, Sept. 12

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• LBG STUDIO has a tutorial for a wallet and organizer.  

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

MAKE THIS STUNNING PILLOW WITH DIANA!

While at the Attic Window Quilt Shop recently, I saw this beautiful pillow.  Mark your calendar now!  You too can make this stunning pillow with Diana.  She says that Prep day is March 30, and construction day is April 13.  Both dates are on Saturday.  Call the shop to register and get a supply list.

ATTENTION: Monday hours have changed.  The Attic Window Quilt Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday during the months of February, March, and April.  Tuesday through Saturday hours have not changed and will remain the same as usual.

DON'T FORGET:

• Search For the Stars Shop Hop is the end of April.
• Row By Row begins in June.

 AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Doll Bee, Thursday, Mar. 7
• Intermediate Quilting, Thursday, Mar. 7
• Stitch-In, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 8 & 9

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Moda Bake Shop has a tutorial for a Cheeky Circles quilt.

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

STILL LEARNING AND PRACTICING

 Last week at the Attic Window Quilt Shop I took a class on Free Motion Quilting.  Above is the teacher Diana (left) and student Marilyn Z. 

 It was a fun class.  First Diana showed us how to do meandering.  The techniques she showed us make this easier and better looking than I have been able to previously accomplish.  (please disregard the mess in lower right). 

My big issue is gaining control.  First we started out making loops of various sizes.  I still have a lot of practice to do.  I came home telling myself I would practice at least 15 minutes a day.  So far that has not happened.  Well, I had to get ready for the holiday.  Now I'm off to my sewing room.  A special thank you to Diana for a wonderful class.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Bee, Tuesday, May 29
• Intermediate Quilting, Thursday, May 31
• Doll Bee, Thursday, May 31

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

•  Orange Bettie has a tutorial for a rice filled heat pack with handles.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

MAKE IT TAKE IT CLASSES AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

Another new Make It Take It class has been added to the December calendar at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  On Friday, December 15 at 10 a.m. Diana will be showing you how to make these colorful zipper key fobs.  What a wonderful Christmas gift these would make.  Call the shop to register.

There will also be a MITI class on Friday, Dec. 8 from 10-12 noon.  You can make an Easy Table Runner with Chris.

Don't forget these MITI classes too:

 Make this ornament with Diana on Wednesday, Dec. 6.  Kits provided.

Make this Christmas Ornament Placemat with Diana on Monday, Dec. 11.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Christmas Craft Day, Friday, Dec. 1
• Make It Take It tree Ornament, Wednesday, Dec. 6
• Make It Take It Easy Table Topper, Friday, Dec. 8
• Make It Take It Ornament Placemat, Monday, Dec. 11
• Make It Take It Key Fobs, Friday, Dec. 15

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Life In The Scrapatch  has a tutorial and pattern for a Kitty Kaddy Clutch for that little girl in your life.  

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

JUST PLAYING AND CLASSES

I know I have numerous UFOs that I should be working on.  However, when I was blog hopping the other day I saw this Quilt As You Go on Hey Let's Make Stuff.  It is called Scottish Thistle. In my QAYG class next Wednesday at the Attic Window Quilt Shop we will be making a simple place mat, but I want to show students this so they can see that QAYG is not limited.

Speaking of Classes, don't forget that Lee Anne will be showing you how to make this lovely Sling Bag on Monday.

And Marilyn will be showing you how to make this awesome Notebook on Friday.   Call the shop to register for all classes and get a supply list.  I'm thinking all of these are great gift ideas.

Don't forget to get your $5 passport for The Country Fair Road Tour of 2017 held October 12, 13, & 14

You will enjoy discounted shopping, play games, earn prizes, have refreshments, watch demos, enter 4 grand prize drawings, collect 4 tickets for shopping at a later date, collect prize winning tea towels and have lots of fun.  Participating shops are Attic Window Quilt Shop, 5363 Alpine, NW, Comstock Park, MI; New Ewe, 59 State Road, Newaygo, MI; Quilted Memories, Inc., 9919 Business US 31, Montague, MI; and Seven Sisters Quilt Shop, 210 W. Main Street, Carson City, MI.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Stitch-In, Friday, Aug. 18
• Stitch-In, Saturday, Aug. 19
• Sling Bag, Monday, Aug. 21
• Bee, Tuesday, Aug. 22
• Bee Hive, Wednesday, Aug. 23
• Cookbook BOM, Wednesday, Aug. 23
• QAYG Placemat, Wednesday, Aug. 23
• Strip Plus, Wednesday p.m., Aug. 23
• Doll Bee, Thursday, Aug. 24
• Notebook, Friday, Aug. 25
• Machine Applique Scrappers, Saturday, Aug. 26

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Campbell Soup Diary has a tutorial for making a drunkard's path block with no curve piecing.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

UPCOMING CLASSES AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

There are some new classing being held next week at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above is the Sling Bag that Lee Anne will be showing you how to make.  It looks like an easy bag to make.  I bet you can think of someone who would like it for Christmas.  The class is Monday, August 21 from 6-9 p.m.

Marilyn will show you how to make this beautiful notebook.  You can read all about it here.  Another fun gift to make.  This class is Friday, August 25, at 10 a.m.

I will be teaching you how to make a quilt as you go place mat.  The class is Wednesday, August 23, from 1-4.

For all these classes please call the shop to register and get a supply list.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Sampler, Wednesday, Aug. 16
• Farm Girls BOM, Wednesday, Aug. 16
• Strip Plus, Wednesday, Aug. 16
• Doll Bee, Thursday, Aug. 17
• Stitch-In, Friday, Aug. 18
• Stitch-In, Saturday, Aug. 19

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Sew Create It has a tutorial for migrating flying geese.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

MADE A WREATH AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

Wouldn't you love to make one of these wreaths!  You can when you take a class with Diana at the Attic Window Quilt Shop on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 27.  You can make one in the beautiful autumn colored fabrics available at the shop.  Or make one for the Christmas Holidays out of some of that luscious Christmas fabric on the shelves now.   Call the shop to register and get a supply list.

 When recently at the Attic Window Quilt Shop I saw some lovely quilts that students and teachers have made.  Above is this adorable quilt made by Julie Barnum using these lovely Halloween fabrics.

This is made by Vickie D.  It is called Yellow Brick road and has the most wonderful bright colored fabrics in it (and you can get them at the Attic Window).    Maybe she'll teach a class.

NOTICE:  The fall Newsletter is now available.  Click on the lady's hat on the sidebar and you can read about all the fun and exciting upcoming events.   If you cannot see the sidebar you can see the newsletter by going here.  

Happenings at the Attic Window Quilt Shop

• Bees In The Attic Bee Hive, Wednesday, Oct. 26
• Cookbook BOM, Wednesday, Oct. 26
• Fold N Wreath, Thursday, Oct. 27
• Beginning Shuttle Tatting, Friday, Oct. 28
• Corded Basket Beginner, Saturday, Oct. 29
• UFO, Monday, Oct. 31
• Happy Scrappers, Wednesday, Nov. 9

Be sure to check the calendar on the sidebar for happenings this week at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:  

• Spoonflower shows you step-by-step how to make a quilt label.  This is a wonderful tute!

Caroll,

Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

QUILTS ON THE GRAND!

The West Michigan Quilter's Guild is holding its quilt show this weekend:  

Friday 10 am - 6 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm

Entry Fee - $8

At the Delta Plex

Happenings at the Attic Window Quilt Shop

• Stash Busters, Saturday, Oct. 8 New!
• Beginning Free Motion Quilting, Monday, Oct. 10
• English Paper Piecing Bee, Tuesday, Oct. 11
• Open Sew, Wednesday, Oct. 12
• Chenille Class, Thursday, Oct. 13
• Stitch-In and UFO, Friday, Oct. 14
• Stitch-In, Saturday, Oct. 15
• Stacking Pop Ups, Saturday, Oct. 15

Be sure to check the calendar on the sidebar for happenings this week at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Jennifer Jangles has a tutorial for a Joy Wall Quilt.

Caroll,

Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

UPCOMING CLASSES AT ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

Want to learn how to do English Paper Piecing?  There is a beginning EPP class Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Call the shop for a supply list.  Once you learn how to make these fun designs you might want to attend the EPP Bee on the second Tuesday of the month.  Those women do awesome work!

Vickie S. has another fun class coming up on Friday.  Above is a picture of one of the blocks you can make in her Slashed 4 Patch class.  Call the shop to register and get a supply list.  These blocks are fun to make.  A couple of years ago I took the class and made my blocks into a tote bag.  My aunt loves it.

DON'T FORGET:

The West Michigan Quilter's Guild is holding its quilt show this weekend:  

Friday 10 am - 6 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm

Entry Fee - $8

At the Delta Plex

Happenings at the Attic Window Quilt Shop

• Beginning Foundation Paper Piecing, Wednesday, Oct. 5
• Slashed 4-Patch, Friday, Oct. 7
• Stash Busters, Saturday, Oct. 8 New!

Be sure to check the calendar on the sidebar for happenings this week at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• There is a new My Neighbor BOM.  You can read about it and see pictures at Alamosa Quilter.

Caroll,

Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

HAVE YOU MADE A ONE BLOCK WONDER?

When Sue sent me a picture of this stunning quilt, I was thrilled.  This is what she said:

• "I finally finished my "One Block Wonder" from last year's class at Attic Window.  It went to my BFF for her birthday (last year's - it was in July but I didn't quite make it!).  Please share this picture with the gal who taught the class, the one whose hand I cut - twice!  Thanks for keeping us connected to Attic Window!  Sue L."

What a friend you are Sue.  I'm sure Vickie S. who taught the class will be thrilled to see this quilt too.

Thanks Sue for sharing your lovely quilt with us.

NEW AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP!

• A new Batik BOM is starting on Monday, May 16 at 2-4 or 6-8.  This BOM will last nine months.  The charge of $30/month includes fabric and patterns.
• A new Bee Hive (Bee In The Attic) will be starting.  Organizational meeting Wednesday, April 27th at 10 a.m. Come one come all!  Go here for more information. 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW:

• Knotty Girls - Wednesday, Apr. 6
• Doll Bee - Thursday, Apr. 7
• Embroidery Bee - Friday, Apr. 8
• UFO Night - Friday, Apr. 8
• Happy Scrappers, Saturday, Apr. 9
• 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: 

• From My Carolina Home has a tutorial for a patriotic table runner. 

 ♥ Caroll, 

Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

NEW FABRICS, NEW CLASSES, AT THE NEW SHOP

While at the Attic Window Quilt Shop today I noticed some new fabrics.  Above is a line by Windham Fabrics called “Stella.”

These are batiks by Hoffman House.  The Windham and the Hoffman lines are luscious and my brain is working, planning, thinking about how I will use them in a quilt.

I had to take a picture of all these black and white fabrics.  I’m making a tablerunner that has strips of black and white fabrics in it.  I think I counted and I need 24 strips.  The only problem….which to choose!

Speaking of choosing, check out all the new classes during the month of September.  Oh, the choices we will make!  Happy Scrappers, Applique Bee, and Mod Squad are open so feel free to join us.  Charity Quilts and Kids Quilts need your help.  Come help them sew wonderful projects for Charity.  Classes and BOM’s are interesting too, just call the shop to register.

Hint:  come make a mug rug with me.

DON’T FORGET:

• The shop will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7th for the Labor Day holiday.
• Happy Scrappers, Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 12
• Charity Quilts will be held Monday, Sept. 14 instead of their usual first Monday of the Month.
• Coin Purse, Tuesday, Sept. 15
• Farm Girl Vintage BOM, Wednesday, Sept. 16 and Tuesday, Sept. 22.
• Sew Together Bag, Friday, Sept. 18.
• Applique Bee, Tuesday, Sept. 22.
• Mod Squad, Wednesday, Sept. 23
• Kids Quilts, Friday, Sept. 25
• No Measure Bargello, Saturday, Sept. 26.
• Glam Shell Bag, Monday, Sept. 28
• UFO Day, Monday, Sept. 28
• Make a Mug Rug, Wednesday, Sept. 30

OPEN HOUSE:

• In celebration of the opening of the new store we are having a Fall Open House on Wednesday, September 23, through Saturday, September 26.  

Since the Attic Window Quilt Shop has moved, some cleaning had to be done.  During the course of moving and opening boxes and totes, Chris said that she found lots of stuff that is now available in the shop.  "We also have lots of new classes coming up too," Chris said.

So be sure and save the dates and come visit the Attic Window Quilt Shop during the Fall Open House.  You will be able to sign up for a class and get the second class for half price (limit one per person).  Also, you will receive a free gift!

Mark your calendar NOW!! 

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Nina With Freckles has a tutorial for a Fibonacci pattern.  Interesting block.

♥ 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

ARE YOU PART OF THE 87%?

FACT:  87% of people skip TV commercials.
FACT:  You won't want to skip this!    
            As promised, today I’m going to tell you about some upcoming classes.  The next Make It Take It class at the Attic Window Quilt Shop is on Tuesday, February 10th, from 3-5 and again from 6-9. Above is the bag you will be making with Diana.

 This is a view of the open bag.  Call the shop to register for this class and make this stunning bag!

 Marilyn has another bag class this month.  Join her on Friday, February 27th from 10-4 and make this darling coin purse.

Remember this?  I will be teaching a QAYG class on Wednesday February 4th, from 10-3.  This is a fun way to make place mats, table toppers, or quilts.  The above quilt is made with stripe and solid fabrics, but you can use any combination of fabrics, or just pull from your scrap bag. 

DON’T FORGET: 

• HEART OF WINTER TOUR is on February 7th.   The bus will take you to four different shops.  Lunch and dinner are included.  It’s not too late to sign up.
• Due to the Heart of Winter Tour, FIRST SATURDAY SAMPLER moved in February ONLY from Saturday, February 7th. To Saturday, February 14th.  This will not interfere with Happy Scrappers as they will meet immediately after Sampler.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• How about making your own fabric beads and using them to embellish your next bag?  Scrap Bags shows you how to make the beads here.  Then you can see how they are used to embellish bags here and here.  What a great way to use scraps.

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

MAKE A FOUR-PATCH WITH VICKIE

Vickie S. held her 4-Patch Strip class today at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  I took a picture of one of these fabulous instruction boards that she creates for her classes.

Above, Vickie explains each step in our block-making process.  I couldn't figure out where it got the name four-patch.  I thought it looked like a nine patch to me.  Then Vickie showed me that you sew four patches together and then you slice and insert.  This is a fun block to make.

 Above Rosa shows us her first block.

 Donna shows us her block.

 Diana made a block too.

 Peggy shows us her block.

 We were productive during this all day class.  Above Rosa irons her many blocks.

 And Peggy is busy sewing her blocks.

And Peggy is busy sewing her blocks.

 Donna had to leave early, but the rest of us stayed way past end of class making more blocks. We were having such a good time we didn’t want to stop. You can tell I’m tired.  I have lots of pictures and not much to say.  I’m just too tired to write a lot about this fun class. 

I just realized I never even took pictures of my blocks and I’m way too tired to go dig them out of the bags in my sewing room. You can see my blocks and more of some of the other student's blocks as we are going to use them to make a bag with Lee Anne during her Bag class on Saturday. 

DON’T FORGET:

• 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:  What little boy wouldn’t love to have this?  Creating My Way To Success has a tutorial for the cutest monster pencil case.

Until next time,
Stay Creative,
♥
Caroll

UPCOMING CLASSES AT THE AW

You will want to take part in these new classes at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above, Marilyn shows you the bag you will make during her Carpet Bag class on Friday, October 17th.  I think Cathy made one of these and carried it all over Europe on her recent trip!  Great bag.

Marilyn is also teaching a Pineapple Ruler class on Wednesday, October 22nd.  Above is a sample of what you will make during that class using the special ruler that makes this project easy as pie!

How about making a pineapple table runner in Holiday fabrics?

Vickie S. is teaching a Four Patch Fun class on Monday, October 20th.  I previously showed you a picture of her sample quilt.  Above is another sample made with Kaffe fabrics.  Now, which will I use...batik fabrics or Kaffe?

DON’T FORGET:

• Beginning Shuttle Tatting, Thursday, Oct. 16 & 23.  Class times: 3-5 and/or 6-8
• Carpet Bag, Friday, Oct. 17, 10-4.
•  Four Patch Fun, Monday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.
• 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: 

• Quilting In The Rain has a nice tutorial for a visor CD holder.  Great Christmas Gift!

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