NEW STITCHERIES, RULER, PICTURE

Above is a beautiful new Stitchery that Barb David made as a sample for the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  This pattern is called Gingerbread Square by Crabapple Hill.  Kits are available at the shop.

This is another sample that Barb made.  The pattern for this darling wall hanging is called Smiley Tree and is by Jana Davidson.  It is so cute!

 

After our Whimsical Gardens Group met recently, Barb G. showed us a couple table toppers that she made using the Creative Grids Straight Out of Line ruler.  I didn’t realize it until I got home, that I didn’t get a picture of the entire runner.  The ends are turned over so the backing shows and little buttons hold them down.  What a clever idea.

 This is another table runner that Barb G. made.  Barb’s blog is Garden Path Quilts.  

You can get this ruler at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

Judi A. took this picture for me earlier this month when Diane Moore stopped in at the shop looking for fabric to border this darling quilt.  I’m sorry but I don’t have any information on the pattern.  Thanks Judi for your help!

ON ANOTHER NOTE:  A Few Scraps has a tutorial for a poly pockets see through zipper pouch.  I like this idea because you can so easily see what is inside.  This is a great gift for children and adults alike!  (Can you tell I’m starting to think about gift giving time?  Vickie told me this evening that Christmas is just three months away!  Yikes!  I have to get busy NOW!)

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

JUDI IS CRAZY ABOUT STITCHING

Today I’d like to introduce you to Judi A.  You’ve seen her before as she attends events and classes at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  She is our “go-to” gal when we at the Knotty Girls Stitching Bee want to learn a new stitch.  This past Saturday Judi brought some crazy quilt blocks to the Happy Scrapper’s Quilt Bee and I want to share them with you. 

Judy does such excellent work that I’m just going to let the pictures speak for themselves.

 How do you like that spider?

 Look at those gossamer wings on the dragon fly.

Judi is an awesome quilter and does fantastic stitching, and I thank her so much for sharing these with us.  It sure has me inspired and I’m thinking and planning and wondering how would these stitches look on solid fabrics?  Do you think it would look more modern?

DON’T FORGET the monthly weekend STITCH-IN.  The first one is this coming weekend.  You can come and finish those UFO’s or pick a special project at the shop.  Times are Friday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; and if you want you can also come on Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m.  Seating is limited so reserve your space now!

On Another Note:  Speaking of modern, check out Pink Please for a wonky improve Circle Block tutorial.

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

IF IT'S SNOWING IT MUST BE SEWING TIME

Barb David put four stitchery patterns together and made this adorable wall hanging.  Her talent is awesome.   You can see this quilt at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

I’m going to show you close up views of each block.  I love this Shop Hop ‘Til You Drop.  It's my kind of slogan.

  

If it's snowing season it must be Sewin' Season! 

Snowed In and Loving it is so true.  Don't all Michigan quilters feel that way?

Stitching Friends Forever warms my heart.  These adorable patterns are from Chickadee Hollow Designs and you can get them at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

Parties and Patterns has a cute reindeer pattern for you.  It’s darling and so easy to make.

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Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!

Caroll

IT WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!

It’s Friday and time to get Block 4 of the Sew Happy Sew Along.  Click on the button on the side bar to get the pattern.  Above is my block for last week’s pattern.  These are so darn cute you’ll want to have them all.

Remember:  Friday, October 21, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. is Boo Night at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  You’ll want to come dressed in your Halloween costume, take advantage of the sales, and participate in the Make It and Take It.  REMEMBER:  You must wear a costume to get the discounts!  I can’t wait to take pictures of this fun-filled evening.

Quilts and More has directions for making 'sleight of hand' blocks - card tricks with no triangles.

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Stay calm! Stay kind! Stay Positive!

Caroll

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR TO THINK HO HO HO!

Sew Happy Me has posted the third block for the Christmas Stitchery Sew Along.  You can click on the button on the side bar to get it.  Above is my first block.  I’m working on the second one, but have had company all week and just didn’t get it finished. 

You might also want to check out Bits From The Scrap Basket .  Elisa has a great tutorial for making a perfect one forth inch border.

Alamosa Quilter also has a great tutorial for curve piecing.  This is something I’ve always wanted to learn and I thank Lynn for posting it.

Hope everyone is enjoying their week.  It is beautiful weather here in Michigan.

♥

Stay calm! Stay kind! Stay Positive!

Caroll