What are you working on?

(note:  read all the way to the bottom for a special note!)

This evening I had a chance to sit down and work on a BOM that I am making.  It’s the Mystery Designer BOM from Fat Quarter Shop and uses 3 Sisters Peace on Earth collection.  I received Block 11 yesterday and wanted to hurry up and get it done.  I have been known to procrastinate with these things (hence why I still only have two of 12 blocks done of each of the first two Patchwork Party’s!)  But I’m on top of this one!  I’ve already sashed and put together the first 9 blocks.  In one more month I’ll be ready to send it to my favorite quilter, Darla at Wildflower Quilting in Livermore, CA.

Block 11

 
Nine is Fine!

Since I’m having so much fun with this, I thought it would be a great opportunity to find out what all our friends are doing, too!   And, to make this a little sweeter, we’ll have a giveaway with it. 

Here’s what you need to do:
*  Send an email to info@thequiltshoppe.net subject “I’m Working On …”
    by Friday, April 24
*  Give us your name and the city and state where you are from
*  Tell us a little bit about your project including the fabrics you are using 
*  Send a picture or two

Your project doesn’t have to be completed … you can show us your work in progress.  If all you’ve done is cut it all out – send a picture of the cut up pieces and a pic of the pattern.  Wherever you are in the process, share!  If it’s all done, that’s awesome :)  Oh – I almost forgot – it doesn’t have to be a quilt.  It can be a dress, or an apron, a pin cushion, a braided rug, kids clothes, basically anything that uses fabric.

Throughout the week we’ll add your pictures to our blog for everyone to see!  You’ll be famous :)  Then on Saturday, April 25 we’ll pick two random names to win your choice of a turnover or a honey bun from either the Crazy 8 or Frosted Memories collection.  (It really will be random – we’ll put your names in a basket and pick two.)

That’s it – easy as pie!  We can’t wait to see your creations :)

                 Keeping you “In Stitches” …

                                                         Lani

 

Little Man & Me, Too!

Nothing delights us more than being able to welcome a new baby with a special handmade creation.  Jackie Clark has designed a precious new collection, “Little Man & Me, Too!” inspired from a vintage quilt of shirtings.  The prints feature owls, chicks and a plaid quilt design and are complemented with stripes, plaids and a cable-knit pattern.

When Jackie first started designing this collection, it was to be “all boy.”  But who could resist just checking to see how a little pink would look and it wasn’t long before her “Little Man” had a sister, “Me, Too!” 

Jackie has designed an adorable pocket quilt, that we’ve kitted up in both the blue and pink colorways.

      

Jackie is having a contest on her website. 

Entering is super-easy!  Just  submit a photo of your cutie wearing a Jackie Clark Design pattern or a quilt made of fabrics from the Sweetest Gifts or Little Man & Me Too! fabrics (both available at The Quilt Shoppe.)

Send your photo to have2sew@sbcglobal.net.

Deadline is May 31, 2009 and winner will be announced June 5 and featured on Jackie’s blog!

 

 

Customer Creations!

We wanted to take a moment and “show-off” a wonderful trio of dresses designed and made by Terri C. of Friona, TX.

Terri made these adorable Jane Austen dresses with shrugs for her granddaughters.  The skirts are made with fabrics from the Dreaming of Roses collection from Henry Glass.

Visit Terri’s blog for more pictures.

Thank you Terri for sharing! 

Aviary by 3 Sisters for Moda

Aviary by 3 Sisters for Moda is inspired by vintage prints and field study engravings from a time when the world outside was shared through drawing rather than photographs. Full of detail and texture in a supple palette of pinks, greens, aquas and cream, this refreshing collection is elegant and sophisticated. Classic florals and masterfully crafted paislies make this a collection that exemplifies beauty by anyone's terms.

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