We are just having a blast with Jan Patek every month. She is teaching us all the tips and tricks to make applique so much easier. What is more fun than a bunch of women getting together, doing what they love (sewing) and sharing a snack!?
If you haven’t been in lately, you will have to see all the new stuff we have in. We have some really (awesome) displays of Jan Patek quilt kits, fabric, patterns and finished quilts. They are just beautiful.
Hope you are having a lovely weekend, wherever you are!
How was your weekend? (the last of February) I had a great time. I got away with my husband, did a little shopping and cleaned house. There was even enough time to whip this little baby out….It is a new pattern called Tumbleweeds, by This and That. We used the Looking Back charm pack, (it is actually the deal of the day too!)and I love it! Isn’t it just so pretty? The colors are so rich.
Not sure what has gotten in me, but I have organization on the brain. I am obsessed with planning and throwing things away. I have been going through kids closets, toy bins and bedrooms with garbage sacks all to be donated. It feels so good to get rid of the excess stuff !
On the down side, I want to remodel EVERYTHING, re paint, add shelves, new furniture ETC. Why can’t it all be done in a weekend? And WHY oh WHY does it have to cost money?!!? Well, as I narrow down my list, and make it a little more realistic I will share with you what we will actually be able to do. [cause if you saw what I have now, you’d KNOW I was crazy]
Maybe I’ll do some before and after shots….I don’t want to bore you though. 🙂
Well, go have a great Monday! Get busy doing your thing.
Well, I have neglected this poor blog haven’t I? I have been sick with a head cold from ‘youknowwhere’ Ugh! I am hoping it is on it’s way out. 🙂
Things have stayed busy, at home and at the shop. We are redecorating for Springtime and having so much fun with that process. All the beautiful new spring time fabrics are so inspiring! Eden,Spring Fever, Verna, Dill Blossom,Hunky Dory, Love….I could go on and on. Really though, I just need anything around me that reminds me that Spring IS coming. 🙂
We finished the Eden quilt and made a display with it. It is such an easy pattern that Mom made using a jelly roll and a charm pack. (yes, A charm pack. as in one)
Adorable, isn’t it? I think it would cheer up any bedroom…just what the doctor ordered, if you ask me.
Well, you all have a great day. I’m off to take more cold medicine and start a load of laundry! (fun times!)
~Sarah
PS. We have so much to show you. Tutorials, patterns…ideas and more. Exciting things are happening for us and I can’t wait to tell you about them all!!
*** UPDATE ***
We have this great tutorial Mom and Natalie did up, take a look –
I have been drooling over some pretty awesome headbands on the Internet lately. I’ve seen the ones with the big flowers or the three beaded flowers in a row….it got me thinking about using some yo-yo’s and attaching them to a headband. Not sure if you’ve heard, but I am addicted to making yo-yo’s. 🙂 If I am going to watch television (and HELLO- who isn’t watching right now!?!? I love the Olympics!!) I figured I should do double duty and make something. So, yes I have lovely collection of little yo-yo’s…..and it makes me happy just looking at them.
Here is what I did:
I used the small Clover yo-yo maker to make mine….and believe me. Those yo-yo makers make a WORLD of difference! Then you just attach the yo-yo to the headband. (I used a fabric covered headband) and sewed through the fabric on the headband and around the headband. DO that a few times tie it off and repeat. I am going to try attaching the yo-yo’s to the stretchy headbands next.
If you make any or have any tips I’d love to hear them or see them!! 🙂 Have a wonderful day…it is Tuesday after all.
If you haven’t been in lately, you will have to see all the new stuff we have in. We have some really (awesome) displays of Jan Patek quilt kits, fabric, patterns and finished quilts. They are just beautiful.
