A BEAUTIFUL WOOL WALL HANGING

When at the Attic Window Quilt Shop last week, Jeannette Mansfield stopped in to get some wool fabric.  She also had this stunning quilt with her so she could match the browns in it. It is so beautiful I wanted to share it with you. so I asked if I could take a picture. 

A closer look for you.

Another close-up.  Thank you Jeannette for letting me share your lovely quilt.  It sure makes me want to try my hand at wool.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Bee, Tuesday, Mar. 26
• Civil War BOM, Tuesday, Mar. 26
• Doll Bee, Thursday, Mar. 28
• Intermediate Quilting, Thursday, Mar. 28
• Petal Pillow, Friday, Mar. 30

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

•  Sew Crafty Jess has a tutorial for a X Marks the Spot block.

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.

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

SEEN AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

When at the Attic Window Quilt Shop last week, Mary P. showed us her latest quilt.  It is lovely.  She said she made it all from half square triangles, then decided to add the various borders herself.  I love this quilt!

I also saw this darling wool piece at the shop.  Kathy B. made it and the pattern is in a book at the shop.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Wednesday, March 21
• Sampler
• Civil War BOM
• Embroidery Bee
• Beginning Quilting
• Thursday, March 22
• Doll Bee
• Intermediate Quilting
• Friday and Saturday, Mar. 23 & 24
• Stitch-In

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Patchwork Posse has a tutorial for making a fabric bin using UFO blocks.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

ARE YOU GETTING THINGS FINISHED?

I have a few things to show you today.  While recently at the Attic Window Quilt Shop, Carol P. showed us her finished quilt from the blocks she made during the Quilt Block Cookbook BOM last year.  I love how she finished it.  Great job Carol!

I can't believe it, but I forgot to show you Cathy's quilt that she shared with the Happy Scrapper's group.  Cathy is trying to finish some of her projects.  She said this is from a BOM at the Attic Window Quilt Shop during 2013.  Good for you Cathy!

 I saw this sample at the shop and fell in love with it.  Kathy B. made it in wool. 

This is a close up of the project.  You can get the pattern at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Wednesday, Feb. 21
• Sampler
• Civil War BOM
• Embroidery Bee
• Thursday, Feb. 22
• Doll Bee
• Intermediate Quilting
• Friday, Feb. 23
• Quilt As You Go Class
• Beginning Machine Applique
• Saturday, Feb. 24
• Stitch-In

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Carter Quilter has a Jelly Roll Posies for Baby pattern.

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

A STUNNING WOOL PROJECT

Seeing something as beautiful as this makes me want to work in wool.  Kathy made this sample for the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  If you want the pattern or details about a class, call the shop.  (Sorry but I didn't get the details when I was there last week.)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• New Shop Hours beginning June 1 through August 31 -  Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday  10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ALSO:   The JUNE CALENDAR is now available.  You can see the month at a glance by clicking on the hat lady on the sidebar.  Let me know if it doesn't work.  I've had a terrible time trying to get the link to work.

In the meantime, look at what is happening this week at the shop:

HAPPENINGS AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

• Tuesday Bee, Tuesday, June 6
• Doll Bee, Thursday, June 8
• Happy Scrappers, Saturday, June 10

ON ANOTHER NOTE:  

• Check out the Moda Bake Shop charm pack yoga bag.  What a great idea.  (Special thanks to Cathy M. for the link)

Caroll,

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

INTO WOOL?

Check out this lovely wool table topper that Kathy B. made for display at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  You can get the pattern at the shop.  While there, don't forget to check out the beautiful selection of wools.

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

• Doll Bee, Thursday, September 1
• Sampler and Bee, Saturday, September 3
• CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
• Charity Quilts, Monday, September 12 (note new date)

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

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.

The 2016 SHOP SWAP:

The 2016 Shop Swap will take place in September.  Participants will make a 60" X 72" quilt. 

• On September 18, from 12 - 4 p.m. you will sew atQuilted Memories in Montague.
• On September 25, from 12 - 4 p.m. you will sew at theAttic Window Quilt Shop.  

Call the shop to register and get a list of class supplies.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• The Burst Block Quilt: An Easy Quilt Tutorial with Rob Appell of Man Sewing

Caroll,

Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

HOW TO GET A FREE FAT QUARTER

Okay, I promise, this will be the last time you see this quilt.  It is completely finished and is a QAYG from the book Learn To Quilt-As-You-Go by Gudrun Erla.  This book is filled with 14 projects and you can get it at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.   NOTE:  In celebration of National Quilt Month, the Attic Window Quilt Shop is giving customers a free fat quarter and a discount on Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19, 2016. 

 Anita G. stopped in at the shop the other day and let me take pictures of her latest projects.

Anita said she is making these pillows for her sister.  Aren't they cute!

Marilyn made this sample for the shop.  What a cute Easter project!  What a nice hostess gift too.  For further information about this project, please call the shop.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW:

• Mosaic Quilt - Thursday, Mar. 17
• National Quilt Month Celebration at AW - Friday and Saturday, Mar. 18 & 19
• Spring Craft Days – Friday, Mar. 18 and 19    CANCELLED  - NOTE:  Spring Craft days has been moved to May.
• 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:

• Bethany Reynolds has a tutorial and pattern for stack-n-whack coasters. 

♥ Caroll, 
Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

NEW WOOLS AT ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

 New wools are in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

 All of you who work with wools are going to love these vibrant colors.

 Here is a close up of some of the solid colors.  Aren't the stunning!

 Kathy often makes up the wool samples for the shop.  Above is an attractive table runner.

This will help you get ready for Easter.  Check out these cute patterns at the Shop.

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:

• Be sure and stop over at Alamosa Quilter.  Lynn is starting her Goosse On The Loose quilt along today.  All Happy Scrappers should check this out.  It's a great way to use your scraps.

♥ Caroll, 
Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

SEE WHAT KATHY DOES WITH WOOL

Today I want to share with you "all things Kathy."  Kathy works in wool and makes the most stunning samples for the shop.  Everyone drools over this wall hanging above.  Kathy said she was going to frame it in barn wood but couldn't get the right size and since she wanted Chris to have it on display for the Heart of Winter Tour, she wrapped the background around a stretcher frame.  I love this look.  You can make one yourself.  The pattern is in the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

I'm so sorry I didn't get names of any of these patterns, but I'm sure you can describe them when you call the shop.  This wool Welcome is on a homespun background.

Another wall hanging by Kathy.  I love this pattern and would like to make it larger in size and make the blocks in cotton.  Whatever medium you use, it is sure to be a winner.

I showed you this little table topper before.  Kathy made it too and I decided to show it to you again since it is so darn cute.

And Kathy made these for the Heart of Winter Tour.  I promised to give you the recipe.  You will be amazed at how the addition of a few products below makes a big difference in how these cookies taste.  They are wonderful.

Fabulous Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup oil
1 Tablespoon milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
4 cups flour
1 12 oz. package chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins or nuts (optional)

Cream butter with sugars.  Add oil, milk and vanilla.  Stir in egg, then all dry ingredients.  Add chips and raisins, if desired. Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.  Makes 6 dozen cookies.

DON’T FORGET: 

• Happy Scrappers meets this Wednesday, February 8th and again on Saturday, February 14th.
• Due to the Heart of Winter Tour, FIRST SATURDAY SAMPLER moved in February ONLY from Saturday, February 7th. To Saturday, February 14th.  This will not interfere with Happy Scrappers as they will meet immediately after Sampler.

 ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• All People Quilt has a pattern for a Hen and Flowers wall hanging.

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

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Not much to show you today.  When cleaning the house and getting ready for out of town guests, I came across this unfinished wool project.  I think it needs leaves and other embellishments. Does that ever happen to you?  Do you have unfinished projects?  (I’m laughing to myself.)  Anyway, I wanted to post a picture you haven’t seen before and one that was kind of in the Thanksgiving theme.  Mainly, I wanted to wish everyone here in the U.S. and around the world who celebrate this holiday,  a Happy Thanksgiving on Thursday.  I’ll probably not be posting the rest of this week as I will be busy with great grand kids.  You can’t blame me for that!

NEW CLASS: 

• Vickie S. will have a One Block Wonder class on Monday, December 15th from 10:00-4:00.

DON’T FORGET:

• Craft Days scheduled this year at the Attic Window Quilt Shop are Saturday, November 29, and Friday, December 5.  This has always been a popular event and in order to accommodate everyone, Chris added a Craft Day to the calendar.  Just call the shop and let Chris know which day you would like to attend. 

ON ANOTHER NOTE:  

• Wedding Dress Blue has a tutorial for a Film At Five quilt.  This is a great way to use scraps and it will be my goal to make this next year.

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

FRIDAY FUN STUFF

I have a few things to show you today that I didn’t get a chance to show earlier this week.  I fell in love with this beautiful bag that Donna made.  She said she made it from a jelly roll and it was not easy.  She sewed strips together, turned them inside out, stuffed them with a stiffener, then wove the strips together to make the bag.  It is awesome!

Kathy made this wool table topper as a sample for the shop.  You have plenty of time to make it before the July 4th holiday!  Stop in and pick up the pattern, and pull wools from the wonderful selection at the shop.

This is the back of the wool table topper!

Cathy M. sent me this picture of her latest project.  I’m sorry I forgot the name of the bag, but I think Marilyn teaches a class on it at the shop.  At any rate, I’m sure you can get the pattern there.

This is the inside the bag.  It looks like it has lots of room inside.  Thanks Cathy for sharing.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Did you go check out the Row By Row Shop Hop website.  This is a must for anyone traveling this summer.  You won’t want to miss this.   
• Moda Bake Shop has a tutorial for a hexagon quilt called Let Your Imagination Bloom.

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

YOU CAN MAKE THESE BEAUTIFUL WOOL WALL HANGINGS

I love these little wool wallhangings.  Cathy made these samples for the shop.

Above is one of the patterns that Cathy used to make the wall hanging. 

Cathy does beautiful work in wool.  She also made this cute Halloween wall hanging.  (How's that for an April Fool Day!)

 

Looking for wool?  Cathy arranged this basket full of beautiful wools for your easy picking.  Each little roll is 6" X 15".  Love those wonderful colors.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:  Sew Many Ways has a tutorial for a Kitchen Wood Box.  Looks like a great way to use your scraps.

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

LOOK AT THESE BEAUTIES IN WOOL, COTTON, FLANNEL

Today I’m devoting this post to Kathy Bauman.  Kathy was at the Tuesday Bee at the Attic Window Quilt Shop and when I saw what she was working on, I knew you’d want to see it.  Kathy had just finished sewing the binding on above quilt.  The pattern is Home for the Holidays and the quilt is made of cottons and wools.  She said it was a kit she purchased from Primitive Gatherings.

These four close-up pictures are some of the individual blocks in the quilt.

After finishing the binding on the other quilt, Kathy started working on this wool and flannel quilt.  It is called Evelyn’s Album and is also from Primitive Gatherings.  These are stunning quilts!  Thanks Kathy for sharing with us.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW:  The Annual New Year’s Day Sale at the Attic Window Quilt Shop will be held on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.  Chris says she can’t wait to clean out some of her secret hiding places.  We'll have lots of goodies and bargains to go through!

ON ANOTHER NOTE:  Today I’m directing you to Lori’s Country Cottage where there are lots of free patterns.  I particularly like the chalk board mat with pockets.  It would make a great gift.

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

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT A PICTURE?

I stopped in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop earlier this week and got some pictures I want to share with you.  Above is the awesome quilt that Judy A. brought to Bee for show and tell.  She said her husband designed the picture and she worked it up in wools. 

This is a close up so you can see the red bird in the tree branches as well as the small pine cones.  Can you see them?

 Judy thread painted this little bunny next to the grass.  Judy said that she found the oval frame she wanted, but it was white, so her husband painted it to make it look older.  She said she then had a dickens of a time finding the right color matting.  When she did she had the picture matted and framed and glass installed and then hung the picture in her home.  She indicated that she intends to have one of these lovely ladies for every season.  This is truly a work of art Judy!

Also while at the shop Jeanne B. showed us her most recent finish.  She said she started this when Sally had a BOM at the shop back in 1998 or 99.  I love how the blocks look all together.  It makes a lovely quilt.  My blocks are still in the pizza box.  Great job Jeanne!

Judy also showed us this string quilt that she is getting ready to quilt.  She said she blamed Jeri C. for this quilt as Jeri is the one who got her going on this addictive technique. 

Jeri C. was working on a stitchery.  Don’t you love this one?  Check out the look on the snowman’s face.  I probably look like that when I’d rather be quilting too, which is most of the time, especially when housework calls.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:  Love Laugh Quilt has a wonderful tutorial for an adorable doll.  I may have shown this before.  If so I’m sorry, but I just love dolls and this one looks like a fun one to make.  I know I’ll have to make several.
ALSO: Shabby Fabrics has a new BOM.  Check it out. 

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