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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.

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Applique Soldiers
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Cute Cute Cute Union

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.

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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!

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Displayed in the shop

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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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

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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!

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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?!?!!?

img_7583Of 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!

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Fun finds….

I saw these necklaces  while blog stalking surfing the web and wanted to share them with you!  Peptogirl is the woman behind this great Indie business and creator of some super cute crafty stuff!!  3097473616_628aa60ac6 This blue one is my favorite…..But honestly I am smitten by them all!!

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3097475654_73ecfb7f41Really, who wouldn’t want an adorable necklace like that!?!?  It is screaming “yeah, I am crafty and I make crafty look GOOD!!”

Here’s hoping for an amazing weekend for you all!  I will be running the shop alone today…..Natalie and Jenny (aka Mama) are at a Quilt  no fair, I am so jealous show taking some quilt classes….

Things are good.  Really good.  We are gearing up for some pretty fun things around here.  Lots and lots to do.  But we will keep you posted on our progress….Promise!

Happy weekend!!

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Log Cabin Quilt-Along

p4210002-2We have a great quilt-along happening in our forums! It is a log cabin quilt using three different log cabin block styles. You make seven of each block and end up with a gorgeous lap size quilt! I am having so much fun with this and learning so much!  You can still join us anytime. You just go to the forum and register as a forum member…once you are logged in you will see the sew together, far apart forum group. click on the link and you will find all of the directions on the first post! Hillary is really amazing! So, come join us…It is sew fun!p5060080I am so in love with this quilt!