COOKBOOK BOM FINISHES

 When at the Bees In The Attic Bee Hive recently met at the Attic Window Quilt Shop, we had some show-n-tell.  Several of the women also participated in the Quilt Block Cookbook BOM which is no longer meeting.  Today I'm posting pictures of finished quilts from that BOM.  Above, Barb shows us her finished quilt.

 This is a close-up of Barb's quilt.  I love the way she assembled her blocks and added color to the borders.

 Diane took her twelve blocks and made two different quilts.  Above she used six of the blocks in this distinctive setting.

Here, she used six more of her 12 blocks in this king size quilt.  The book is great at suggesting various block settings.  I love how all the women have made their quilts unique. 

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Friday, March 30
• Stitch-In
• Saturday, March 31
• Stitch-In

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Sew Mama Sew has a Springtime Patchwork Purse pattern and tutorial.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

BEES IN THE ATTIC AND COOKBOOK BOM MEET AT ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

Adrienne was queen this month when the Bees In The Attic met at the Attic Window Quilt Shop on Wednesday.  Above, wearing her crown, Adrienne shows the blocks we made for her.  I think she will be making more of these over the next few months when she is visiting her homeland.  We will miss her. 

 

This is a little closer look at the blocks.

Roxanne is queen next month.  This month she distributed kits with fabric and directions for the blocks she wants us to make.  She asks that we make the Lattice block from the Fat Quarter Style book.  However, she asks that we do not continue as directed in the pattern.  Do not sew the blocks together.  She has a certain way that she will sew the blocks together.  Also, Roxanne asks that those little triangles that will be discarded when making these squares, be returned to her.  In fact, it will be helpful if you sew them together. 

We had some show-n-tell.  Above, Barb shows us the quilt that she made from the blocks we made and gave to her when she was queen.  You can see that post here.  I love this quilt!

This is a little closer look at Barb's quilt.

I showed everyone the table topper I recently made.  That Cathy insisted on taking a picture.  Oh, my!

Adrienne helped me hold up this quilt that Cathy and I made from the sample blocks for the Quilt Block Cookbook BOM.  Cathy put the blocks together and made the binding from scraps.  I sandwiched andquilted it and added the binding.  We plan on giving it to charity.

This will be the final block for the Quilt Block Cookbook BOM.  This block is Shine in the book.

DON'T FORGET to sign up for the Heart of Winter Tour bus trip on Saturday, Feb. 10th.  You can read about it here.  I'm really looking forward to visiting the four shops on the tour.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Trip Around the World, Wednesday, Jan. 24
• Doll Bee, Thursday, Jan. 25
• Beginning Quilting, Thursday p.m., Jan. 25
• Stitch-In, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 26 & 27

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Love Laugh Quilt has a tutorial for an adorable rag doll.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

FINALLY READY FOR FEBRUARY

I haven't been just sitting around whistling Dixie.  I finished this table topper that I showed you yesterday.  It was a fun and easy quilt.  I used my freezer paper method of applique, but Barb's pattern calls for the fuse method.  What can I say, I love hand applique.  You can read about the pattern here.

This is a picture of my quilting on the outside ring.  I did meandering inside the hearts.  Nothing turned out like I had hoped, but I had stared at the project for three days and finally decided to just do it!  I think it will look nice on my dining room table. 

Wednesday, the Bees In The Attic meets at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  I will bring this table topper for show-n-tell.

Following the Bee meeting, the Quilt Block Cookbook BOM meets. Not only will I have this table topper for show-n-tell, but Cathy and I have a very special quilt to show you.  You won't want to miss this meeting.

DON'T FORGET to sign up for the Heart of Winter Tour bus trip on Saturday, Feb. 10th.  You can read about it here.  I'm really looking forward to visiting the four shops on the tour.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

•  Bees In The Attic, Wednesday, Jan. 24 
• Cookbook BOM, Wednesday, Jan. 24
• Trip Around the World, Wednesday, Jan. 24
• Doll Bee, Thursday, Jan. 25
• Beginning Quilting, Thursday p.m., Jan. 25
• Stitch-In, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 26 & 27

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• The Fat Quarter Gang has a tutorial for a car organizer bucket.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

COOKBOOK BOM MEETS AT ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

 The Quilt Block Cookbook BOM met last week at the Attic Window Quilt Shop. Above, some of the women show you their completed blocks.  I apologize to those of you who didn't get in the picture.  I forgot all about taking the picture until Charity reminded me and half of you had already left.  

Because of the holidays over the next two months, this group has agreed not to meet in November and December.  However, we will still be making our blocks.  The above block is Lemon Whip, Recipe 3.   This block went together rather nicely.  However, depending on which version of the book you have, will determine which applique Template you will use.  In the first book I got (the first printing) the applique template is on page 172 and the book said to use Template 4.  I thought that way too large for the 4 1/2 inch block and thought it should be template D3. In the second printing the instructions said to use Template D4, however, there is no D4, only two D5 and I thought neither of those worked so I used D3.  

The following block you should make during this "off" time is Mango Tango, Recipe 16.  Cathy made this sample block and I don't remember that there is a problem with it other than you need to make sure things are going in the right direction.

The final block you should make and have ready to show upon return to our group on January 3. Please note this date.  It is a catchup date.  We will also meet again on our regular date in January, Wednesday, January 24. The above block is Second Star, Recipe 28.  

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• UFO Day, Monday, Oct. 30
• Wooly Bee, Monday, Oct. 30
• Bee, Tuesday, Oct. 31
• 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:

• Patchwork N Play has a tutorial for fabric hamburgers.  It's not what you think.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smile

LOTS OF NEW INFORMATION

The evening group of the Quilt Block Cookbook BOM met Monday at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above, Vickie and Robin show us their blocks that they made during this past month.

The block they will be working on this month is Sun Kissed, recipe No. 24.

This block has eight outside pointy blocks, and the book instructs you to paper piece them.  You might want to try this handy Creative Grids tool instead.  It is the Strippy Stars Tool and allows you to strip piece these blocks.  And for future projects, it allows you to make these star points in 8 different sizes!  You can get your tool at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

News:  The evening group has been meeting for the past year and this was our final meeting.  The day time group has elected to continue meeting and make more blocks.  If you would like to participate please feel free to join the day time group. OR you can participate as a "pick up."  This means you can pick up your kit each month any time after the fourth Wednesday of the month.  HOWEVER, you will need to pay in advance so that we know how many kits to cut.  It is not fair to Cathy and I to spend our time making kits, only to have them stare back at us month after month because no one has picked them up.  Also, it is not fair to the Shop to cut into fabric that is never used.  What a waste!  So please, just pay in advance.  For instance, the month that you pick up your block, pay in advance for the next month's block. If you do this each time, we will know exactly how many kits we should make available.  

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Several wonderful quilters have donated scraps to the shop, hoping that maybe the Charity group could use them.  What the Charity group really needs is batting.  So your scraps are being bagged and sold to customers.  ALL of the money made from these bags of scraps goes to the Charity group to purchase batting.  Check out these big bags the next time you are in the shop.  Maybe you could use some scraps.
• The shop will return to Fall hours on September 1.  Friday, 10-6; Saturday, 10-5. 
• Don't forget to pick up your passport for the The Country Fair Road Tour of 2017 held October 12, 13, & 14.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Bee, Tuesday, Aug. 29
• Soundwave Tote, Tuesday, Aug. 29
• Knotty Girls, Wednesday, Aug. 30
• Doll Bee, Thursday, Aug. 31

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Arifil has a tutorial for a zippy pouch.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

COOKBOOK BOM MEETS AT ATTIC WINDOW

The Quilt Block Cookbook BOM met Wednesday at the Attic Window Quilt Shop. The block the women made this past month is Trading Post.

More show their works.

Marjorie, who lives in Utah, has been following along with us.  Above are her most recent blocks.
It's so fun to see that readers in other areas are following along with us.

This month the group will be making this block.  It is Sun Kissed from the Quilt Block Cookbook.
Instead of paper piecing those eight outside pointy blocks, you might want to try this handy Creative Grids tool.  It is the Strippy Stars Tool and allows you to strip piece these blocks.  And for future projects, it allows you to make these star points in 8 different sizes!  You can get your tool at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

This group has been meeting for the past year.  Some members would like to continue as their are a lot more blocks in the book.  We still have room for two more if anyone is interested in participating in this fun group.  Just call the shop and register.  We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Machine Applique Scrappers, Saturday, Aug. 26
• UFO Day, Monday, Aug. 28
• Cookbook BOM p.m., Monday, Aug. 28
• Bee, Tuesday, Aug. 29
• Soundwave Tote, Tuesday, Aug. 29
• Knotty Girls, Wednesday, Aug. 30
• Doll Bee, Thursday, Aug. 31

While at the shop, don't forget to pick up your passport for the The Country Fair Road Tour of 2017 held October 12, 13, & 14.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Did you see on the sidebar that Great Lakes Modern Quilt Guild has a fun activity for this month.  There is a link on their site to make an improve circle.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

ANOTHER BLOCK FOR THE BOM AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

 The Quilt Block Cookbook BOM met Wednesday at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above and below the women show us their blocks that they made for this month.

What a fun group.  Next month should be our last month for making blocks, however, some of the women would like to continue as there are lots of blocks still to be made from this book.

Above is the sample of the block we will be making this month.  The recipe is number 38 Trading Post.

QUILT SHOWS:

• The Lighthouse Quilt Guild's Quilt Show runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 901 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI. Admission is $6.
• The 2017 Annual Quilted Memories Quilt Show will be held July 28-30.  Hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Sunday 12 p.m. through 4 p.m. Admission is FREE.    Quilted Memories is 9919 US 31, Montague, MI.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Machine Applique Scrappers, Saturday, July 29
• UFO Day, Monday, July 31

ON ANOTHER NOTE:  

• Creating My Way To Success has a tutorial for a toilet paper dispenser.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

COOKBOOK BOM SHOW THEIR BLOCKS

The Quilt Block Cookbook BOM group met Wednesday at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above the ladies show the block they made for this month.

Above is the sample I made of the block we will be making this month.  It is recipe #2, Cherry On Top, page 24 in the Quilt Block Cookbook.  Kits were distributed and you will see that this is a relatively easy block.  The one thing I did caution people on was cutting the striped fabric.  Make sure your stripes are all going the same way as you cut each piece.

NEWS!  I'm sure you all have heard of Christmas In July.  Well, the Attic Window Quilt Shop is going to be different.  The shop is having Halloween In July!  How different is that!  You won't say Boo to this....Stop in anytime during the month of July and receive a free Halloween pattern for a table topper!  While there, be sure to check out the specials on Halloween fabrics, patterns, etc. 

ALSO:  On Friday and Saturday, July 7 & 8, the shop is having it's once a year Batik SALE!!!!  Chris has been busy cleaning out fabrics and there with be 20-40% off on Batiks only.

QUILT SHOWS:

• The Lighthouse Quilt Guild's Quilt Show runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July 30, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 901 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI. Admission is $6.
• The 2017 Annual Quilted Memories Quilt Show will be held July 28-30.  Hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Sunday 12 p.m. through 4 p.m. Admission is FREE.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Sampler and Bee, Saturday, July 1
• Charity Quilts, Monday, July 3
• CLOSED, Tuesday, July 4
• Knotty Girls, Wednesday, July 5
• Doll Bee, Thursday, July 6
• Happy Scrappers, Saturday, July 8

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• I don't know about you, but I love it when I find another way to use a ruler that I have purchased and used once.  A Bright Corner has a tutorial for using the Tri-Recs rulers to make the pinwheel block!  

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

NEW BLOCK FOR COOKBOOK BOM

 Well, you can tell I've been out of the loop lately.  This is the block the Quilt Block Cookbook BOM group was to make this month and not the one I previously announced.  I discovered my mistake when the group met Wednesday at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  This is recipe 22 Sugarplum.

Above, the group holds up their block so I can take pictures.  Aren't they pretty!

Cathy shows us the block everyone will be making this month.  This block is recipe 25 Mayberry.

TIP:  Cathy had a nice tip for making these drunkard's path squares.  She suggested we first fold and crease the center of each of the two curve pieces of the drunkard's path square.  Then put the two pieces together, making sure the ends match.  Take a few stay stitches at each end of the curve.  Then make sure the center creases match and pin.  Now sew the curve, easing in the fabric as you sew.  This will make a perfect curve!
Thanks Cathy!!!

PRE-MEMORIAL DAY SALE!

• A Pre-Memorial Day SALE will begin Saturday, May 27 and continue through June 3.  You will receive 20% off everything in store except consignment items.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• The shop will be closed Monday, May 29 for the Memorial Day Holiday.
• New Shop Hours beginning June 1 through August 31 -  Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

HAPPENINGS AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Machine Applique and Stitch-In, Saturday, May 27
• Closed, Monday, May 29
• Tuesday Bee, Tuesday, May 30

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Sew Can Do has a tutorial for a Lavender Garden Neck Roll.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

APRIL COOKBOOK BOM

Cathy had sent me pictures of last month's Quilt Block Cook Book BOM.  Above the ladies show their blocks.

 A couple more show their blocks.

And some here too.  I love this block.  It is forgiving and easy to make.  I bet an entire quit made of this one block would be beautiful!  Maybe I'll have to try it.

This is the block everyone was supposed to make for this month's meeting which is Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at the Attic Window Quilt Shop. A special thank you to Cathy for making this sample block.  It was my turn to make the sample but, alas, I was could not get to my sewing machine.  Wonder what block we are to make for next month.  Stay tuned to learn more.

DON'T FORGET:

• Bees In The Attic meets at the Attic Window Quilt Shop on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m
• The Quilt Block Cookbook BOM meets Monday evening at the AW and also Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.  

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Modalissa has a Moda Bake Shop Tutorial for flowers in the park.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

IS THIS YOUR FIRST KISS?

 

Vicky (left) and Robin (right) attended the evening group of the Quilt Block Cookbook BOM at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  This block's name is First Kiss.  It looks like their blocks turned out perfect! They must be old pros at First Kiss. (wink, wink)

Marjorie, who lives in Utah and follows along with us, sent a picture of her block.  Love those fabrics.

Everyone should like the block we have chosen for next month. It is recipe 32 of the Quilt Block Cookbook.  Even when the block turns out larger than the 12.5" it is supposed to be you can cut it down without losing any points.  Enjoy!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!

• Search for the Stars Quilters Road Trip, April 27 through May 6.  Twelve shops participating.  Stop in at the shop to purchase your passport.

HAPPENINGS AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Doll Bee, Thursday, March 30
• Machine Applique Scrappers (evening group),l Thursday, March 30

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

•  You might want to make this now or put it away for winter.  Pieced Brain has a tutorial for a snowman ornament.  It is so cute!

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

QUILT BLOCK COOKBOOK BOM MEETS

 The morning group of the Quilt Block Cookbook BOM met recently at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above, members show the block that they made this month.

More members show their blocks.

Dawn in the evening group shows us her block too.

Marjorie from Utah sent pictures of the last two blocks she made.

WARNING!  Actually it is more that you should be aware, but I wanted to get your attention. Cathy and I received a notice that there are mistakes in the first printing of the Quilt Block Cookbook by Amy Gibson.  You can go to her website and get the information.  I would recommend making the changes right in your book.  If you can't find them on her site, let me know and I'll send them to you.

This is the block we will be working on next month.  It is Recipe #1, First Kiss.

We had some show-n-tell too!  Amanda shows us this adorable wall hanging that she made.  It is her own design and she plans to enter it into a contest.  I hope she wins!

HAPPENINGS AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Bee, Tuesday, Feb. 28
• Beginning Quilting, Tuesday p.m., Feb. 28
• Knotty Girls, Wednesday, Mar. 1
• Doll Bee, Thursday, Mar. 2
• Tatting, Thursday p.m., Mar. 2

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

•  APQS has an interesting pattern for you.  It is for a square spiral block.  Check it out.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles