Sunday, August 10, 2014

HAPPY SCRAPPERS ARE PRODUCTIVE SCRAPPERS

The Happy Scrappers met for a productive day at the Attic Window Quilt Shop this past Saturday.  Paula worked on her Row By Row quilt.  Above are two of the blocks for the Row from the Seven Sisters Quilt Shop in Carson City.  Isn’t it adorable!
Paula (left) also showed us her latest finish.  This super quilt is from a panel.  She said the pattern and directions were included. 
Peggy was working on these flying geese for a quilt as you go table runner.  Love those fabrics and hope I can get a picture for you when it is finished.
Remember this quilt?  Rose had it completed at one time then took it all apart.  Above she shows us her finished (now) project.
Before, when she thought she had it finished, she decided it had too much white.  To change that, she fussy cut some squares of fabric, edged them with bright borders and placed them so they broke up where she thought there was too much whiteness.  Great idea!
Above, Rosa shows us her happy smile now that she is working on the backing for this quilt.
Do you think Adrienne might like the color lime green?  Notice in the above picture she has a lime green purse, a lime green drinking glass, even a lime green Best Press bottle, and is working on these blue and lime green rectangles.  I think she may even be wearing lime green nail polish!
Adrienne wanted to do something different with her strip rectangles and even with all of us trying to help, it seemed to look like disorder and confusion.
 Adrienne decided she liked this design better.  It sure is easier on the eyes…and mind.  Adrienne said that in the previous layout her mind was always trying to fix things and make order out of the chaos.  I agree, don’t you?
 Val continued working on these small squares that remind me of New York Beauties.  I think she said she had about 90 to go.  Yikes!  Val did bring us some Chicago Popcorn to sooth our nerves.  Thanks Val. It was delicious!
 Lee Anne is making a baby quilt.  She said when the mood strikes her she picks up a charm pack and starts sewing.  I think she said it is for charity.  I wish I had gotten the name for this charm pack because I sure like the colors.
 Nancy continues to work on this marvelous quilt.  She said she is making it from scraps and has agreed to show up how she does this.  I’m looking forward to using my scraps for this one.
 Janalee is working on this baby quilt for the Neonatal group at the West Michigan Quilt Guild.  Did you know that you can get precut kits from the Neonatal group and all you have to do is make the quilt? What a great way to spend your time while socializing with the Happy Scrappers.  You can go here to learn more about Neonatal Quilts.
 And this is the scrap quilt that I recently finished.  It is made from fabrics in my scrap pile.  I rarely use dark fabrics anymore and was glad to find a way to use these fabrics.

And do you know...I sat right across the table from Cathy M. and didn't get a picture of her Row By Row quilt that she was working on!  I'm so sorry!  Next time!

 Above are the ornaments that the Happy Scrappers made for the Ornament Contest.  Chris said that you have until the end of August to get your ornament to her for the contest.

DON’T FORGET: 
  • HAPPY SCRAPPERS meets again this Wednesday at the shop.  Anyone interested in this fun Bee is welcome to attend.
  • Vickie S. will be teaching you how to use the Squedge Tool on Friday, August 15th from 10-2 p.m.  We will learn how to use this tool and make a table topper or table runner (your choice).  The fee for is $10.
  • AQS Quilt Week in Grand Rapids begins Wednesday, August 20th, at DeVos Place Convention Center.
ANOTHER NOTE: 
  • Did you go check out the Row By Row Shop Hop website?  This is a must for anyone traveling
  • The Long Thread has a tutorial for a stacked quilt block.
Until next time,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

Thursday, August 7, 2014

WELCOME A NEW BLOGGER

I’d like to introduce you to a new blogger.  You’ve met Cathy M. before as she often attends classes and Bees at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Cathy is an avid quilter and has participated in our Mod Squad (Modern Bee) which meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at the shop.  Cathy was also among the first to attend the newly formed Grand Rapids Modern Quilt Guild and is now its official blogger.  I’ve told her how much fun she is going to have with her new blog.  Quilters are the best!  I’ll have a link to the Grand Rapids Modern Quilt Guild blog on my sidebar; in the mean time you can see Cathy’s first post here.  Let’s all stop by and leave Cathy a welcoming comment. 
Above are just a few of the new books in at the shop.  They all look interesting, but I have my eye on one…well maybe only one. 
This week I did finish this scrappy quilt.  I’ll tell you more about it after I show it to the Happy Scrappers on Saturday.  I used my “ugly” fabrics to make this quilt.  Actually, I don’t think there are any ugly fabrics, only ones I don’t use any more.  How about you…do you feel that way about fabric? 

DON’T FORGET: 
  • HAPPY SCRAPPERS meets this Saturday at the shop and the following Wednesday.  Anyone interested in this fun Bee is welcome to attend.
  • Vickie S. will be teaching you how to use the Squedge Tool on Friday, August 15th from 10-2 p.m.  We will learn how to use this tool and make a table topper or table runner (your choice).  The fee for is $10.
  • AQS Quilt Week in Grand Rapids begins Wednesday, August 20th, at DeVos Place Convention Center.
ANOTHER NOTE: 
  • Did you go check out the Row By Row Shop Hop website?  This is a must for anyone traveling
  • How do you feel about curve piecing?  I love the look and want to master the technique.  Lynn of Alamosa Quilter has a wonderful curve piecing tutorial!  I’m going to try this one!
Until next time,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

PUT A LITTLE BOO IN YOUR LIFE

Can’t you imagine this adorable pillow on your sofa during the autumn holidays?  You can make this pillow with Vickie at an upcoming class at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  I don’t have a definite date just yet, but I heard it was going to be in September.  I’ll keep you updated as I learn more.
In the meantime, you can see more of Vickie’s class samples when you go into the shop.  Chris has devoted one whole corner wall to Vickie’s beautiful quilts.  On the far left is the table runner and table toppers that you can learn to make with the Squedge tool.  Next to that are two samples of the Lone Star Swirl quilts.  And on the right are the various items you can make from the One Block Wonder class.
 Above is Vickie S.  I can’t say enough about Vickie and her excellent teaching skills.  She is an awesome teacher.  You will come away from her class thinking, “I didn’t know I could do that…or make something so beautiful.”  I can assure you that you won’t be disappointed when you take a class with Vickie!

DON’T FORGET: 
  • HAPPY SCRAPPERS meets this Saturday at the shop.  Anyone interested in this fun Bee is welcome to attend.
  • Vickie S. will be teaching you how to use the Squedge Tool on Thursday, August 7th, from 10 a.m. -2 p.m.  We will learn how to use this tool and make a table topper or table runner (your choice).  Or you can take the class when Vickie teaches it again on Friday, August 15th from 10-2.  The fee for each class is $10.
  • AQS Quilt Week in Grand Rapids begins Wednesday, August 20th, at DeVos Place Convention Center.
ANOTHER NOTE: 
  • Did you go check out the Row By Row Shop Hop website?  This is a must for anyone traveling. This is so cute.  Rainbow Hare has a tutorial and pattern for the cutest Vintage Caravan Sewing machine Cover.
Until next time,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll
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Quilting for Kids With Cancer

Quilting for Kids With Cancer
Generosity has no bounds. Above are the women in the Quilts For Kids group at the Attic Window Quilt Shop. Left to right, Henrietta, Phyllis, Nancy, Carol, Karen. These women donate their time, fabric, money once a month to make quilts for kids who have cancer.

Quilts For Wheels

Quilts For Wheels
Many thanks and much appreciation goes to the women who work diligently each month to make quilts for those in wheel chairs. Kudos go to: Yvonne, Mary T., Fran, Joan, Mary Ellen, Barb, Lee Ann, Nancy, Mary.
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