WHY YOU DON'T TOSS YOUR SCRAPS

 I know this doesn't look like much but this is what I've been working on.  These fabrics are certainly not my usual cup of tea.  However, when I took the Scrappy class from Adrienne a few weeks ago at the Attic Window Quilt Shop, I fell in love with her scrappy blanket.  You can read about it here.  Adrienne is so kind and thoughtful and knowing scraps such as these were not in my color pallet,  gave me a bag of her "low volume" scraps.  Eagerly I took them but wondered if I would be able to make anything with these "no color" pieces. Now I'm LOL because I did!  I'm so happy with what I've done and am eagerly planning other projects using this method and these low volume scraps.

This is a closeup of my scrappy low volume quilt!
I hope you will come to the Happy Scrappers the second Wednesday of each month and join us in making scrappy quilts.

Speaking of classes, I have another good reason that you should come to the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Other than classes, beautiful fabrics, great patterns, and notions, you also get to spend time with friends.  I read recently in a Web MD magazine while at the doctor's office, that to avoid getting Alzheimers, you need to exercise, eat right, and socialize.  There is no better place to socialize than the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  It is a fun place to spend the day and you meet such nice people.  I've always said that Quilters are the best!

Check out the calendar on the sidebar and see all the upcoming classes and bees.  It is updated each month.  One new Bee that you might be interested in is the paper piecing bee (PPB).  It meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month.  With the start of fall, I believe there will be other new classes and bees for you to attend.  Be sure and check it out.  You can also pick up a calendar of the month's events when you stop in at the shop.  

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP 

• Wednesday, August 21
• New Sampler
• Civil War BOM and Vintage Christmas
• Thursday, August 22
• Doll Bee
• Intermediate Quilting
• Friday, August 23
• Stitch-In
• Saturday, August 24
• Classroom reserved for a special group of Girl Scouts.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Generations Quilt Patterns has a tutorial and free pattern for a chain link quilt block.

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

A SPECIAL DAY AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

 Saturday was Charming Scrappy Day at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Chris showed us all the ways you could use your charm squares.  Some information was a repeat of what she showed the Happy Scrappers last week.  However, today was more involved and there was a lot more information, and prizes, and lunch was provided.  

This is the board she used to show us how to make various blocks.\

When we had advanced to making a Star block, Chris provided us with these Star Spangles to try out.  What a fun way to sew all those small half square triangles! She also showed us a faster and more accurate way to make flying geese.

As noted above, there were prizes.  Above, Mary pulls a name from the bucket to see who gets to pull a prize from the Chris's loaded bag.

  Marti gets to draw her prize from the green bag.

Mary shows us what she pulled from the bag.

 Val pulled a pattern from the bag. Several of us pulled out fat quarters, pens, etc.  A whole lot of fun! 

 Ginger shows us her star block.  It was all made from a charm packet.

 Mary W. shows us her Star Block.

 Melanie was way ahead of the rest of us.  She made a pinwheel.

Shirley said she wasn't leaving until she finished her star block.  Love those soft colors.

Chris also showed us a slick way to make a square in a square.  

The day was so much fun.  We learned a lot, had a great lunch, and got to socialize. It was so nice to see people I hadn't seen in a while.  Who could ask for anything better?  I think we have Chris convinced she needs to hold another session soon where she shows all about the disappearing nine patch.  A special thank you to Chris for having this special day for us.

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP 

• Tuesday, August 20
• Tuesday Bee
• Embroidery Bee
• Wednesday, August 21
• New Sampler
• Civil War BOM and Vintage Christmas
• Thursday, August 22
• Doll Bee
• Intermediate Quilting
• Friday, August 23
• Stitch-In
• Saturday, August 24
• Classroom reserved for a special group of Girl Scouts.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Anja Quilts has a tutorial for a Broken Panes Quilt Block and assembly.

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

HAVE YOU SEEN ALL YOU CAN DO WITH HALF SQUARE TRIANGLES?

When the Happy Scrappers met today at the Attic Window Quilt Shop, Chris (owner) showed us all the various ways you can make and use half square triangles.

 She showed us this block and...

this block, both made with half square triangles.

She showed us this beautiful quilt that Marilyn made with half square triangles.

After her awesome demonstration and teaching skills we were pumped and wanted to get down to business and make our own samples.  Above are the samples that Janalee made.  Notice she also made a four patch, which Chris showed us an easy way to accomplish.

Diana had a little head start since she knew what Chris was planning.  She is making this into a pillow for a neighbor.  She said she chose the colors and the various grays to match the neighbor's couch.  I love what she is doing and can't wait to see the finished project.

 Cathy also made a few half square triangles into a ablock with sashing.  Then she cut the block so that there were four triangles and we played with various ways you could sew the block back together.  This is number 1.

 Above is number 2.

 This is number 3.

 Above is number 4.

And this is number 5.  Now she has to decide which block she will sew.  

A special thank you to Chris for teaching us about half square triangles.  And thank you Cathy for bringing Scones and Fruit for a birthday celebration.  And thank you everyone there today for the lovely card.  You guys are the best!

Lee Anne and Mary also attended but left before I remembered to take pictures.  And I didn't take a picture of my blocks either.  Guess that happens when you get older ⇏😉

DON'T FORGET!
The Charming Scrappy Day (lunch included) at theAttic Window Quilt Shop  will be held on Saturday, August 17th.  Bring those charm packs, or your 5" scraps, or best of all, buy new charm packs at the shop and get sewing.  Chris will show you what to do with them.  I promise you, you are going to like this class.  Call the shop to register so she will know how many to plan for lunch!

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP 

• Thursday, August 15
• Doll Bee
• Intermediate Quilting
• Friday, August 16
• Stitch-In
• Saturday, August 17
• Charming Scrappy Day and Lunch

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Diary of a Quilter has a tutorial for Quilted Leaf Coasters.  So cute!

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles