A NEW QUILT AND A NEW CLASS ADDED

I haven't been able to get to the Attic Window Quilt Shop this week, but a loyal customer sent me this picture.  When I asked Misti if this was a panel, she said, "No, not a panel."  When I asked more about this adorable quilt, this is what she said.

"I was doing some cleaning at home and found these cross stitches in a box.  I made them when I was a teenager and thought they were long gone.  I was amazed and excited when I saw them, so decided to make them into a baby quilt for my someday grandbaby.  I'm putting the binding on now and then I'll be done."

This quilt is adorable.  I didn't realize that the individual blocks were cross stitched.  Thanks Misti for sending us this lovely quilt and for inspiring us.  Look what you can do with orphan blocks!

ATTENTION:  A new class has been added to the Calendar.  On Saturday, Feb. 22, Vickie S. will be showing you how to make Bargello Placemats.  You don't want to miss this.  I looked through my pictures but couldn't find a picture of these stunning placemats.  I'll get to the shop soon and get you a picture.  In the meantime, call the shop to reserve your space and get a supply list.  

ATTENTION #2:  Have you ever fantasized of having time to sew all day, just sew.  You can do that, not for just one day but three!  Check out the February calendar on the sidebar.  Join the Sew Bluesy Weekend at the Attic Window Quilt Shop at the end of the month and you can sew on February 28 and 29,  from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. two days in a row and from 9 to 5 on Sunday.  What a wonderful way to get rid of those February blues!  Reserve your space now by calling the Attic Window Quilt Shop!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW

• The annual Bus Tour is Saturday, Feb. 8.  You pay just $60 to socialize while you are driven to different shops where you get to pat fabric and eat food and buy til your heart's content.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP  

• HEART OF WINTER BUS TOUR, Saturday, Feb. 8

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Quilting Gail has a QAYG tablerunner.  Really cute! 

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

NEW PROJECTS AND MORE GOOFS

Another goof...by me.  I totally forgot to post this picture of the paper pieced lion that Cathy did.  It was part of her show-n-tell when the Paper Piecing Bee met recently at the Attic Window Quilt Shop. It is really awesome.

Misti sent me a picture of her latest quilt.  I love the soft colors.  She said that she made this as a wedding gift for her daughter who is getting married next week.  What a lovely gift.  Thanks for sharing, Misti.  Enjoy the wedding.

When recently at the Attic Window Quilt Shop I saw this bag on display.  Marilyn made it and you are going to love it.

It has lots of pockets and is so cute!

Another goof. Remember this picture?  When I walked into the Attic Window Quilt Shop the other day, I was greeted with, "There she is, the city girl."  Yes, so?  Everyone started laughing.  You will have to understand that the shop is near a rural area and lots of women and men who come into the shop are familiar with "farm" things.  I guess they could tell I was a city gal because I didn't know the difference between a bail of hay and a bail of straw.  When I posted the picture with the story about the Country Fair  Barn Quilt Road Tour, I said it was a bail of hay.  Wrong!  It was a bail of straw.  When I asked how one would tell the difference, I was told that hay is green and straw is yellow.  Well, you learn something new every day!

Another goof:  I posted the times wrong for the Sunday Stitch-In.  Sunday, September 29th, the Stitch-In is from 12 noon to 5 p.m.  I think I need to work more on that Brain thing that I talked about in yesterday's post.  

 MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW:

• CRAFT DAYS: Saturday, Nov. 23; Saturday, Nov. 30; Friday, Dec. 6; Saturday, Dec. 7.
• Watch for Make It Take It classes coming in October and November. 
• February Bus Trip is scheduled for Feb. 8.  Four shops are participating. 
• January 1, BIG SALE DAY! 

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP 

• Friday, Sept. 27
• Bargello Class  **** You won't want to miss this!!
• Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29
• Stitch-In, Saturday, 10 - 4
• Stitch-In, Sunday, 12 - 5

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• EllisandHiggs has a free quilted costers pattern.

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

THREE YEARS AND DONE!

My friend, co-worker, and customer at the Attic Window Quilt Shop sent me a picture of her latest quilt.  Misti said that it took her three years to finish it and it is finally finished.  Misti participated in Rebecca Mae Designs quilt along that I think started in 2016. 

I love this quilt and am amazed at all the work that goes into each block.  Misti said this was the block that gave her the most trouble. 

She also said this was her favorite.  I love the message...Have Courage. 

Thanks so much Misti for sharing your quilt with us.  You did a fantastic job on this and I can't get over how much work was involved.  Congratulations!

DON'T FORGET the New Year's Day Sale on New Year's Day from 12-4 p.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW

• The annual Bus Tour is Saturday, Feb. 9.  There is a new route this year.  You pay just $60 to socialize while you are driven to different shops where you get to pat fabric and eat food and buy til your hearts content.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP (New Dec. Calendar on sidebar)

• Free Stitch-In, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21 & 22
• Monday, Dec. 24 - CLOSE AT 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 25 - CLOSED = MERRY CHRISTMAS!
• Wednesday, Dec. 26 - CLOSED

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Sherri Noel of Rebecca Mae Designs has a tutorial for a Winter Is Coming small quilt.

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

MORE FINISHES BY MISTI

When recently talking to Misti (co-worker) I learned that her quilt was finished.  Naturally I had to see it and take a picture to show you.  Isn't it lovely!  Misti said it is a Christmas gift and I'm not telling who she is giving it to.

This closeup shows you the adorable kitten fabrics she used in the quilt.  As I recall, she said the quilt came as a kit.

But the kit did not include this beautiful Moda fabric that Misti used on the back of her quilt.  She actually has two quilts in one!

Misti also showed me this table topper, table runner, and mug rug that she recently completed.

This is a closeup of one of the blocks.  Misti said that the Primitive Gardens pattern was for a quilt.  However, during a recent move, the pattern was misplaced and Misti decided to make the blocks that she had finished into these other items instead.  Pretty clever, don't you think?

Thanks Misti for sharing your lovely work with us.

NOTICE:  If you are looking for the Witch's Feet pattern on the sidebar, please shoot me an email and I will send it to you.

DON'T FORGET these happenings at the Attic Window Quilt Shop

• Quilt As You Go, Friday, Sept. 23
• Scrappers Helping Hands, Saturday, Sept. 24
• Bees in the Attic Bee Hive, Wednesday, Sept. 28
• Cookbook BOM, Monday, Sept. 26 or Wednesday, Sept. 28
• Quilts On The Grand, October 7 - 9 at the Delta Plex

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

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Mel In The Attic has a tutorial for a Christmas quilt top and block pattern.

Caroll,

Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT CHRISTMAS GIFTS?

I know in this heat that Christmas is not on your mind, however, now is just the time to start thinking about those gifts you want to make.  Misti is well on her way in the gift making category.  Above is this cute little phone charging station that she made for her daughter Em.  Misti said it took her less than two hours to make.  This is what she said:  "It was super easy and not much fabric.  The hardest part was turning it right side out, but well worth it."   The pattern requires "some fusible fleece and that hard stuff that you use in the bottom of a bag - Peltex."  Misti said that she had this project completed and in her hands for only ten minutes before her daughter took possession.  She said she's going to make another one tonight.

Misti was kind enough to send us the link to the free pattern and you can find it here.

Thank you Misti for sharing your project with us.  Love those fabrics you used.  Thanks for the link too!

ATTENTION: 

•  In-Store Special Fat Quarter Day At the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Buy ten and get two free.  Buy ten Batik fat quarters and get one free.  Mark your calendar now for AUGUST 5 (one day only).  You won't want to miss this.
• Mark your calendar NOW!  Quilts On The Grand is October 7-9 at The DeltaPlex.

DON'T FORGET these happenings at the Attic Window Quilt Shop

• Fat Quarter Special Day, Friday, August 5
• Stitch-In, Friday, August 5
• AQS Quilt Week in Grand Rapids, MI, August 10-13

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

Caroll,

Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

MISTI IS READY FOR AUTUMN

Finished at last!  Several years ago I started making this quilt....after making a few blocks I got sidetracked and started working on something else.  The UFO sat there for several years.  One day about a year ago, Misti stopped by my house and I showed her the blocks.  Since she loved the pattern, I gave everything to her and said for her to go for it.  She called me excitedly today to tell me she had finished the quilt.  She made the rest of the blocks, finished the quilt, had it quilted, and she added the binding.  Done!  I had to rush over and take pictures.

 Above, Misti shows off her awesome quilt. I'm sorry but don't remember the name of the pattern and forgot to ask Misti the details..

 She does wonderful applique.

 Since she wanted the quilt long enough to cover her bed, she added these squares along the bottom.  I also wanted you to see the quilting.  That pumpkin is perfect.  Also take note of the binding.  Misti said she wanted all the colors in the binding, so she cut squares from all the fabrics in the quilt, sewed them together, pressed the seams open and made binding.  Wow!  What a task!  But I love it.

I can't remember which blocks I made.  I think maybe only about three.  I know Misti made this block above.

 Misti also had a jelly roll quilt to show me.  She said that this one is for when she and Ken (her husband) go camping.

 Misti shows us that she pieced the back of that quilt.

I really love the quilting on this one too.  Misti said that she always has her quilting done by Nancy at Aerie Quilting.  You can find her on line.

Thank you Misti for sharing this stunning 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.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW: 

• Charity Quilts, Monday, May 2

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

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Butterfly Threads has a tutorial for a scrappy star quilt block.

 ♥ Caroll, 

Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN A BOM?

Misti has been making the blocks for Pat Sloan's mystery quilt too.  Above are the four blocks that she has made.  I love seeing what others are doing with these blocks.  Misti's are so colorful!  I love them.

Misti also sent me the above picture.  This is what she says:

• Here is a cute little apron I whipped up last night for my daughters boyfriend's niece.  Jayda challenged Emily to a “cup cake off”, lol.  I told Em we needed to make her an apron for the event!  She likes the NY Buffalo Sabres hockey team so I made the apron in their colors.  I think it turned out adorable!  Hope she likes it.

I am amazed at how much Misti gets done.  She puts me to shame.  Thanks Misti for sending.  You inspire me!

DON'T FORGET!

• Search For The Stars Shop Hop - April 14-23 
• Eleven Shops are participating.  Prizes will be awarded.  Passports are now available at only $5

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:

• Happy Scrappers, Wednesday, April 13
• Stitch-In, Saturday, April 16

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

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• I Patch and Quilt has links to free patterns for some f2f blocks.  Check it out!

 ♥ Caroll, 

Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

A QUILT FIT FOR A FIRST LADY

Isn't this quilt stunning!  When I asked Misti what she's been working on, she sent me this picture.  This is what she said,

• "Well there is progress being made on my “first lady’s” quilt.  I added a border after this was taken and then there are 4 more borders to go around the entire quilt before its finally finished.  This one will end up 102” by 102”, should be a nice quilt for our bed."

Misti is a real go-getter and I know if I need a picture to post, she will have something new.  She also said,

• "I’m making matching table toppers for the night stands and dressers also.  Lots of left-over scraps to be able to do that.  I played catch up on some BOM’s this weekend so that was nice.  Once I can get this quilt out of the way I can finish up a couple other projects before starting my next one."

Thanks Misti for sharing with us.  I always love seeing your beautiful work.

NEW BATIK BOM STARTING!

• 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.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW:

• Charity Bee - Monday, Apr. 4
• Tuesday Bee - Tuesday, Apr. 5
• 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: 

• Quilt Skipper has a nice tutorial on three ways to quilt pearls.  I'd love to learn how to do this.

 ♥ Caroll, 

Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING?

Misti has been a rather busy lady lately.  Above she shows us the quilt she made for her Dad.

And this is another finish she has ready to go to the quilters.  She said she can't remember the name of the patterns and she is at work and heading out to a three day sales conference, so can't tell us right now.  Sorry.  I just admire the way she is getting things done!  She's an inspiration to me.  Thanks Misti for sending the pictures and sharing your quilts with us.

And now dear readers, What have you been doing?

DON’T FORGET: 

• Bee, Tuesday, June 2
• What Knots, Wednesday, June 3
• Doll Bee, Thursday, June 4
• Tatting, Thursday, June 4
• Sampler and Bee, Saturday, June 6

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• The Sewing Loft has a tutorial for a Scrap Mini Wallet.

♥ Caroll,
Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

NO MORE COMMENTS ABOUT ENOUGH TIME

Today I want to share with you some pictures that Misti sent me of what she's been doing lately.  Above is the center block for a quilt she is making.  The pattern is First Ladies and is from Common Threads.  Look at all those sharp points!

Above are the two bags she made from the Gift Mixes! pattern by Vanilla House Designs.  How great to deliver a package mix in these lovely totes!

These bags are called Six Pocket Totes.  The pattern is by Lindsey Weight.  Wow! When Misti gets down to work she really rocks!  Love these bags!  She said it is an easy pattern.

Thank you Misti for sharing with us.  You have given me motivation.  Seeing how productive you are has made me head for my sewing room and get down to business.  Of course, that is kind of difficult to do when we finally get nice weather here in Michigan and I want to be working in my yard!  Thanks again Misti.  Keep those pictures coming.

DON’T FORGET: 

• Happy Scrappers meets Saturday at the Attic Window Quilt Shop. 
• Marilyn’s Sew Together bag class is Monday, April 13.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• McCalls Quilting has a free pattern for a Star quilt.  Great way to use your scraps. 

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