Sunday, June 11, 2017

HAPPY SCRAPPERS MEETS AT ATTIC WINDOW

When the Happy Scrappers met at the Attic Window Quilt Shop on Saturday, Val had this stunning quilt to show us. She said it is a Judy Niemeyer pattern called Bali Wedding Wring.  It is paper pieced.
This is a closeup.  Val said that it is a king size quilt that she made for her son.  When I asked her how long it took her to make it, she said that she worked on it for eight hours a day for about six to nine months.  As she talked about making the quilt I could tell that a lot of thought went into creating this beauty.
This is the back of the quilt where  you can see the wonderful quilting.  It was quilted by Joan Kracker.
Jill had this adorable baby quilt to show us.
During the day, Jill worked on making the above block.
She placed several of the blocks together so we could get an idea of how the quilt is going to look like.
Rosa worked on completing this Retreat bag.
This is a closeup of the front of the bag.  It is going to be a beautiful bag!  You can get the pattern at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

It was so nice to see everyone Saturday after such a long absence.  We meet again this coming Wednesday.  Hope to see you there.

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
  • Sampler, Monday, June 12
  • Sampler and Tuesday Bee, Tuesday, June 13
  • Happy Scrappers, Wednesday, June 14
  • Doll Bee, Thursday, June 15
  • Chenille Class, Friday, June 16
  • Stitch-In, Saturday, June 17
ON ANOTHER NOTE:
Caroll,
Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

NEW BOOK AND A QUESTION

While at the Attic Window Quilt Shop yesterday I saw this adorable critter and this wonderful book showing how to make it and a number of others.  Stop in at the shop and pick one up today!

On another note, a reader has a question that we hope you can help us with.  This is her question:

"I have the problem. At home I am always looking for my quilting patterns, rulers, scissors etc.... I put things away and can't remember where...  Do any readers in quilting land have any suggestions or ways to keep track of things.  The latest is, I looked at my pattern of Ellie the elephant, a BJcreations pattern.  Now I can't find it?   I knew where it was for ten years, now I can't find it.

I look forward to hearing suggestions from you and other quilters at the Attic.
Thanks
Marjorie"


Thanks Marjorie for your question.  I have the same problem and hope someone can help us.  

Readers, please leave a comment or email me at westmichquilter@gmail.com

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
  • Doll Bee, Thursday, June 8
  • Happy Scrappers, Saturday, June 10
ON ANOTHER NOTE:
  • Nancy Zieman has a tutorial for a flip flopped rectangles quilt.
Caroll,
Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

Monday, June 5, 2017

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
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Attic Window Teachers

Attic Window Teachers
Attic Window Teachers

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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