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May 23, 2009September 14, 2012

KC Star fun!

I’ve been having a great time working on the Kansas City Star Quilt!

This is a quilt pattern that is provided free through the Kansas City Star newspaper on a monthly basis. They do a new one every year and the patterns usually have a historical link of some kind. I’m really excited to see the new blocks each month. I’ve been using the provided fabrics from the Missouri Star Quilt Company, and watching Amy’s (our resident applique specialist!) sample blocks closely, and working hard to try to stay at least close to on time! Hahaha! I’m already two months back since the May block just came out 🙂

These blocks are done in period style fabrics, I’m thinking it would be pretty cool to see one done in brights just for the fun of it!

This is my January Block

and February’s

and March

April and May are still in the bag. 😀

I’m working on it, but it’s exciting to know that when I’m through I will have a serious treasure, that would have been quite an ordeal to attempt if I was picking up the pattern as a whole and trying to do it all at once.

Not impossible

I know 🙂 but very intimidating!

May 22, 2009September 14, 2012

Happy Friday!

That means it’s time to announce a winner of our Fabric Free for All! Congrats mdmickey! The Beautiful Lake View pattern by Threaded Pear Studio will be headed your way soon! We know you’re new to quilting, so hopefully this will be useful. Happy Quilting!

The prize for this week’s topic is an American Primer Charm Pack. So come join us in the forum for your chance to win!

If you don’t know what the heck we’re talking about (you’re not alone,) let us explain! Each week we have a giveaway for ANYONE who responds to a simple question we ask on the community forum. All you have to do is be part of the discussion and you’re automatically entered to win. Add a pic to your post and you double your chances!

For full details about the Weekly Giveaway, click here.

To learn how to register and use the forum, click here.

There’s a new giveaway up RIGHT NOW, so come join the conversation! See you there!

~Misty

May 20, 2009September 14, 2012

The Caldwell County Civil War reenactment…..

Our County, Caldwell County, will be holding it’s first ever Civil War reenactment. There is a lot of excitement buzzing around town about this event and we are proud to be a part of it. We are donating a quilt we made and are going to be raffling it off and donating the money directly to the local Historical Society.

My parent’s have worked tirelessly on it and have done an amazing job. They modified a pattern by Bit’s and Pieces and added two adorable Soldiers to the corners. The applique is amazing, done by our good friend Amy Gertz. We are thrilled to be a part of this community.

productsjason1 — All the different parts

For a chance to win this amazing quilt go here. The cost for a ticket is 1 for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00 How cool would that be?!?!? WIN a quilt for $2.00 WOW! Good luck!

Here is a picture of my exceptionally amazing parents. (oh and the quilt) 🙂

May 19, 2009September 14, 2012

Extra charm pack squares? Oh Darn!

I don’t know about you, but I’m not about to let any extra charm squares go to waste!

These were left from a package of Soiree charms and I just thought I’d have a little fun with them!
So, just in time for warm weather and happy feelings, I have a new table runner!

Plus I got to try stippling another project! Fun! I’ve only done one other project on my own machine, so, it was cool to do it again!

It gives you such a great feeling knowing you did it all start to finish!

May 18, 2009September 14, 2012

Fast nine patch baby quilt…

This Saturday while I was Whawhahwha all alone at the Shop, I cut some strips and started on making a few nine patches! (if you need a tutorial , click over to our tutorials page, Jenny has a nice video with easy instructions!) We got this adorable baby owl fabric in a while ago (Timeless Treasures) and I have been dying to make something with it ever since!

Here is my attempt at a Baby Boy Quilt!! I put a nine patch and a solid, every other one. Did a 2 1/2 ” mini border, then a 6″ outer border! I love it. What do you think?!?!!?

Of course it is now in line to be quilted, but I couldn’t wait to show you! I had so much fun putting it together….and can I just say that I might love nine patches almost as much as I love pinwheels!? (shhh, I am still a tad bit unsure of that last statement)

Anyway…..have you guys been checking out all the Quilt Market updates!?!?! It looks like everyone had such a blast!! I almost decided last minute to go…..but had to be to here to run the shop while Natalie and Mom Jenny went to the Machine Quilter’s Showcase. We will SO be there at the next one in Houston!! Honestly, we are counting down the days! (Natalie wants to go so bad, she may or may not be making a paper chain to hang in the shop, as a countdown!!) 🙂

Have a Happy Monday!

*this afternoon Mom Jenny goes in for surgery on her leg. They are going to do a bone graft and put a plate in it to hold it together. Send good, healing, happy thoughts her way if you can! 🙂 Thanks!

Someday, maybe we will tell you the whole story with video and all on how she broke her leg…….someday!