YOU TOO CAN LEARN EMBROIDERY

The Beginning Embroidery group met at the Attic Window Quilt Shop last week.  Marilyn (standing on right) is the teacher.  Wait until you see what she can do.  But first let me show you something.

 This is a beginning embroidery class.  The students are asked to bring a quilt sandwich. much like a crazy quilt block. This is what they learn and practice on.

This is another piece of practice sandwich.  I just love all these beautiful stitches.

And look what you can do once you get proficient at embroidery.  This is a pillow teacher Marilyn made.

 This is a closeup of one of the beautiful flowers that Marilyn made.

 And this is another.

And this is another.  I'm so impressed by what Marilyn does that I hope to take her beginning class.  Of course, I know I won't be able to make this in her class, but if I don't start with a beginning class I'll never be able to make it.  If you are interested, call the shop and register.  The class meets on Wednesdays at the shop.

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

• Bee, Tues., Mar. 19
• Evening Embroidery class, Tues., Mar. 19
• Civil War BOM, Wed., Mar. 20
• Vintage Christmas BOM, Wed., Mar. 20
• Beginner Embroidery, Wed., Mar. 10
• Doll Bee, Thurs., Mar. 21
• Intermediate Quilting, Thurs., Mar. 21
• Snap Bag, Thurs., Mar. 21

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• So Sew Easy has a tutorial for an Easy iPad Backpack.

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

HAVE YOU TRIED WOOL EMBROIDERY?

I fell in love with this wool needle case when I was at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Marilyn is one of the teachers of the Embroidery Bee and made this case.  I didn't realize they made things at the Bee.  I guess I thought it was all about learning various stitches.

This is a look inside the case.  Marilyn has applied various embroidery stitches.  So pretty.

Marilyn said that a number of the Bee members are making items from the book "A Cottage Garden."  There are two Embroidery Bees.  One meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 10:30 in the morning.  The evening Embroidery Bee meets every other Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.  Call the shop to see which Tuesday evening they are meeting. 

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Sampler, Wednesday, June 20
• Civil War BOM, Wednesday, June 20
• Embroidery Bee, Wednesday, June 20
• Doll Bee, Thursday, June 21
• Intermediate Quilting, Thursday, June 21
• Stitch-In, Friday and Saturday, June 22 & 23

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

•  Free Motion By the River has Twenty 4th of July projects for you.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smile

YOU CAN MAKE THESE EMBROIDERY GIFTS

Recently when at the Attic Window Quilt Shop I saw these framed pictures.  Marilyn did the embroidery and put them in a frame.

This is the other one that Marilyn made.  What a great idea to put them in a frame.  What a nice gift they would make. I understand there is a pattern for each season.

The patterns are from Crabapple Hill.  You can download the pattern from their website.  And you can buy the embroidery floss at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above is a package of the threads you will need for the Autumn embroidery.  

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Knotty Girls, Wednesday, Nov. 1
• Doll Bee, Thursday, Nov. 2
• Beg. Quilting, Thursday, Nov. 2 (afternoon & evening)
• Jingle Bell Hop Begins, Friday, Nov. 3
• Sampler, Saturday, Nov. 4
• Bee, Saturday, Nov. 4

The November calendar is up on the sidebar.  Mark your calendar now for:

• Jingle Bell Hop, November 3-11.
• Christmas Craft Day, Saturday, November 25. Register now!!!

There is also a coupon on the calendar so be sure and print it off.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• The Crafty Nomad has a lot of quilting tips and tutorials.  Check it out.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smils

REDWORK IS NICE TO HAVE AROUND

Diana sent me a couple pictures that she recently took while at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  I think there was a Stitch-In last week.  Above, Sharon R. shows us her finished embroidered snowmen quilt top.  Diana said no one knew the name of the pattern but that Sharon had purchased it at the shop in 2009.

Nancy shows us her embroidered teacup quilt top.  I’m not sure of the name of this pattern is either.  I love both of these quilts.  Redwork is such a nice pick-up project.

Diana also said that there was going to be another Stitch-In this coming Friday and Saturday.  Hope to see you there!

ON ANOTHER NOTE:  Did you go check out the Row By Row Shop Hop website.  This is a must for anyone traveling this summer.  I talked more about it on yesterday’s post. You won’t want to miss this. 
 
Mommy By Day Crafter By Night has a tutorial for a salt air lattice quilt.

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