NEW IDEAS FOR MAKING

While at the Attic Window Quilt Shop yesterday, I noticed some new samples.  I love this Double Gear Zip bag that Diana made.

Take a look at the inside.  The pattern is by Annie.  Chris told me the patterns are on their way and will be available at the shop soon.

This "Just In Case" was made by Marilyn.

This is the inside of this lovely case.  It would be great for sewing notions, projects, or school supplies.  The pattern is by Annie and can be purchased at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

Marjorie, a reader from Idaho sent me this picture.  This is what she says about it:

"Caroll, I was reading an old blog from 2012.  You mentioned doing a MaryLou Weidman cow quilt.  Here is a bad pic of the one I did for a challenge for the state fair.  It was the purple fabric challenge.  It was fun but it was a lot of work because I had to redraft and resize all the pieces.  If you have a picture of your cow I would love to see it.  Hope you are cool.  110 today on the porch.  The AC hasn't shut off. Happy sewing, Marjorie"

Thanks Marjorie for sharing with us.  Your cow is adorable!

NOTICE!!  SALE CONTINUES: 

• Batiks will continue to be on sale through the end of the month.  
• Select Halloween and Christmas fabrics are on sale at 30% off until the end of the month. 
• STOP IN TODAY!

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.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• UFO Night, Friday, July 14
• Tuesday Bee, Tuesday, July 18
• Sampler, Wednesday, July 19
• Doll Bee, Thursday, July 20
• Tic Tac Mo Table Runner, Saturday, July 22

ON ANOTHER NOTE:  

• She Quilts A Lot has a tutorial for a Lickety Split Triangle Quilt.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

A READER SHARES HER LATEST WORK

Marjorie, a reader in Utah, sent me this picture of her latest quilt.  This is what she said about it:

 "I finished the 48 blocks today.  The original pattern was for 96 blocks.  I sewed the blocks on newspaper then removed it to put them on the design wall.  Some of the blocks were a little distorted on the edges but I was able to sew the same length borders on each side so I think it was not too uneven!!!  I did not get rid of many scraps.  After quilting I think I will do a scrappy binding.  I have started to do my bindings by machine unless the quilt is for judging at the fair."

Marjorie, I love your quilt.  What a great way to use up those scraps.  Since I saw your quilt, I've been going through my scrap pile and am now on a hunt for that black and white fabric.  I bet I can find some at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  I hope mine turns out as nicely as yours.  Thanks so much for sharing with us!!

Happenings at the Attic Window Quilt Shop

• Stacking Pop Ups, Monday, Oct. 17
• QAYG, Wednesday, Oct. 19
• Mega Bow Tucks Tote, Friday, Oct. 21 and/or Saturday, Oct. 22
• Big Shuttle Tatting, Friday, Oct. 21

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

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Flamingo Toes has an easy tutorial for an Ironing Board Organizer.

Caroll,

Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

SHOW-N-TELL AT ATTIC WINDOW

Cathy attended the Farm Girls BOM this week at the Attic Window Quilt Shop and took some pictures to share with us.  Above Linda Larson shows us this quilt that she made.  It is called Civil War Remembrance and has 1730 pieces in it!  Beautiful!

Pauline W. made this stunning quilt!

Pauline took four different panels and made them into a queen size quilt.  Quilters are so clever!

A special thank you to Cathy M. for taking the pictures for us.

NOTICE:

• Another date/time has been added for the Quilt Block Cookbook BOM.  We have added an evening session for this new group.  That first evening session will be held Monday, September 26, at 6 p.m.  The day session will be held Wednesday, September 28, 11 a.m.  Call the shop to register so we will be sure to have enough kits available.

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

• Stitch-In, Friday, August 19
• Bees In The Attic Bee Hive, Wednesday, August 24
• Chenille Class, Friday, August 26
• Scrappers Helping Hands, Saturday, August 27

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

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Cluck Cluck Sew has a tutorial for a summer table runner.

Caroll,

Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

HAVE YOU MADE THESE QUILTS?

 When I was at the Attic Window Quilt Shop the other day I took some pictures of new quilts on display.  Above is this stunning quilt that Jill made.  She made it with the Quilt In A Day ruler.  I love the colors she used.

 Jill finished her Fanfare Log Cabin.  Those colors are awsome too!

Jill also finished this beautiful quilt.  It is from last year's sampler blocks.  I love how each person has finished the settings on this quilt.  All so different.

 I think Vickie S. finished this sample for the Chick a Dee BOM.  I wanted to show you this because I know several people wondered what this BOM was about.  A panel in the middle, with lots of piecing around the outside.  Fantastic!

The Purr-Fectly Pieced BOM started this month.  This is just one of the patterns you could use.  There are five different monthly patterns.  You can make a quilt with all of them, or individual wall hangings.  So cute!

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:

• Rossie Crafts has a tutorial for a Conversation quilt!

♥ Caroll, 
Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

NEW AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

If I remember correctly, Marilyn made this sample for the shop.  I think it uses charm squares.  I love all the bright colors.

The pattern is called "All Together Now" and is from the book Quilts Made With Love.

This is Barb's latest Twilling Quilt. 

 This is a close up of one of the blocks.  Barb does such beautiful work!  These blocks will be part of the new Twilling Bee which is scheduled to start in May.  Call the shop for details.

 

Marilyn also made this sample for the shop.  It is a Disappearing 9 Patch cut on an angle.  

 

This is a close up.  Call the shop to see if Marilyn is having a class.  Looks like a fun quilt to make!

DON'T FORGET:  The Happy Scrappers meet Wednesday and Saturday of this week!

ON ANOTHER NOTE:   Patchwork Possee has a tutorial for a cute little owl quilt. 

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

HAVE A BUNNY HOP WITH THESE WALL HANGINGS

I thought you’d like to see these Bunny wall hangings.  The patterns are available at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Give them a call for further details. 

I love little stitchery wall hanging and these are quick and easy to do.

Maybe these are a little late for this year, but they would be nice take-along projects during the summer and great gifts for your friends next year.   Of course you can also get the pattern that I blogged about here at the shop too.  Get started on next year’s projects now.

 DON’T FORGET:

NEW STITCH-IN:  On the first, second, and third Tuesday nights of each month you can come to the shop, be with your friends, and finish those UFOs.  Bring whatever you want to work on.  Come stitch with Chris for a night of fun and friendship.  I think the first stitch-in was last night, but you can attend the next one which starts at 6 p.m. on April 10th.

NEW BEE: I bet you have lots of scraps.  Everyone does.  The Happy Scrappers is a new Bee that will meet every second Saturday of the month.  The theme, of course, is using your scraps.  Our first meeting will be Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Come in and bring your scrappy project to work on.  I find seeing what others are doing with scraps inspirational.  Buffie will be there to help with color and scrap project suggestions. 

Don’t Call me Betsy has a tutorial for a Radiant Ring Block.  Check it out.
♥
Stay calm! Stay kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

MY FRIDAY FINISH IS MY APRIL LOVE

Above is my Finish for this week.  This wall hanging is just one pattern from Kim Schaefer’s Calendar Quilts.  Her package includes 12 months of these fun wall hangings.  Of course, this one is for the month of April.  I fell in love with it and had to make it.  Fortunately, all the fabrics came from my stash.  Those yellow boots sure bring back memories.  This wall hanging is 20 ½” x 28 ½”.   A perfect size for my entryway. 

This is a close up of the boots and flowers.  Currently this wall hanging is at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Stop in the shop for a look-see and pick up this darling pattern.  

Flamingo Toes has a cute idea for those kids in your life.  I bet they will love these chalk place mats.  

♥

Stay Positive!

Caroll

HAVE YOU MADE A BED RUNNER?

Have you ever thought about making a bed runner?  I love the concept and when I saw the pattern for Pinwheel Piñata in the book Quilt Fiesta, I had to make it.   I liked the pattern because it incorporates both piecing and appliqué.  Most of the designs in this book are based on Mexican tiles.  According to the designer, Cheryl Lynch, the pinwheel tile reminds her of the Dresden Plate block.   I thought these beautiful fabrics would brighten up my mother’s bedroom.  

This is a close-up of the bed runner.  It didn’t turn out exactly as I had envisioned.  I think I should have chosen a different background fabric.  However, I think it will work.  As the author said, “better to finish your project than to fret over it.”  Now I’m on the lookout for some batiks as I want to make a bed runner for my room.  

Attention:  Mark your calendar now for the June Shop Swap.  The Attic Window Quilt Shop is swapping with Quilted Memories in Montague.  This is how it works:  You register at one of the shops to participate.  On June 10 & 11 (Friday & Saturday) and on June 17 & 18 (Friday & Saturday) you go to one of the shops to start your project.  Here you will receive a project kit,  have a wonderful lunch, and enjoy the day sewing with others.  Then the next day (It can be anyone of the days above) you go to the other shop to get the rest of your project kit, lunch, and have a great time sewing all day long!  Several who participated last year told me how much fun this Swap is.  Call the Attic Window Quilt Shop for further details.  

Here’s something new.  Woman's Day has a darling miniature appliqué quilt pattern.

♥

Stay Positive!

Caroll  

MAKE UP A NEW PATTERN TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY

I love going into the Attic Window Quilt Shop, not only to see all the new fabrics, books, patterns, and class samples, but sometimes Chris says to me, ”How would you like to make up this pattern?” That sometimes happens when she’s been going through her things at home or when she sees a new pattern that just came into the shop and she thinks I might like it. “It looks like you,” she says. It’s usually appliqué, of course, because she knows that is so me. Recently she handed me the pattern Strictly Sunshine and suggested I make a block or two just to demonstrate how I do freezer paper appliqué. I was so excited I hurried home and made the above table runner. Isn’t it darling? I used the fabrics Happy from In The Beginning. You can find them at the shop.  This simple block can easily be adapted for a pillow, throw, twin or full size quilt.  I love the bright, happy colors. It was just the thing I needed to cheer me up during these dark winter days.  Thank you Chris!

Quilt Patterns From Seattle has a Jelly Roll Posies pattern that is adorable and a great way to use up those scraps.
♥
Stay Positive!
Caroll