108" backings and a boat load of new patterns

P-DUB’S QUILT STUFF

12203 HWY 76

EXETER, MO 65647

WINTER HOURS: every Saturday through April

SUMMER HOURS: 1^st and 2^nd Saturdays (May through September)

HOURS: 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

We received a couple of 108” backings today. They are different than other 108” backings we’ve seen: there is a stencil stamped on the back so you can quilt your project just by following the lines. The stencil is water soluble so it washes out! These come in “white” and “natural”. We are the proud owners of a bolt of each. YIPPEE! I might start doing my own quilting now that we have this stuff!!  

If you haven’t noticed, I’m a little over the moon about jelly rolls. That was not always the case. I’m a recent convert. If it weren’t for the Jelly Roll 1600 quilts I’ve made, I might still be a jelly-roll-nay-sayer. Not anymore. Sometimes my mind runs wild with ideas of what can be done with just one jelly roll (especially if I use my handy dandy Strip Tube Ruler). I’ve ordered a boat load of patterns using jelly rolls. The pattern we’re most excited about getting (and making) is called “Line by Line”. Thanks to Melba for bringing this beautiful quilt to our attention. The boat load of patterns should be here tomorrow (Thursday). Which jelly roll should I use to make the first “Line by Line” sample?? Hummm……..decisions, decisions!

We’re getting very close to Sit and Sew. I know I keep saying that, but we’re really (really) close. Sweetness is feverishly working on the shelving units for the fat quarters. I really can’t complain: he gave up his entire Christmas break to build the wall, install insulation and sheet rock, put in the heating stove, the ceiling fan and the door to the ‘man zone’. He assures me he’ll have the fat quarter units finished and in place very soon. When we’re finished with construction, we’ll be selling most of the shelving units in the shop (plus some that are currently in the ‘man zone’). We’re getting very close to Sit and Sew…….very, very close!

That reminds me. Some of you have asked about “Sit and Sew”:  We will have an area in the shop totally dedicated to you and your projects (whether that’s quilting, sewing, embroidery, applique, knitting, crocheting or just reading a book). We don’t care WHAT you’re working on…..just bring it and hang out with other people doing the same thing. There’s no need to let us know in advance if you’re coming……..just show up and stay as long as you can. It’s totally free: kids-free, husband-free (yours, not mine!), Mother-In-Law free, laundry-free, cholesterol-free, gluten-free, smoke-free, alcohol-free, vacuuming-free, computer-free, television-free, internet-free, G.P.S.-free day. All day long. Sweetness said he might cook lunch for us now and then (his lasagna is to die for). He won’t cook every week so bring a sack lunch (or we can order pizza or whatever…). Think of it as an all-girl pajama party (during the day) doing what brings us joy with the added benefit of accomplishment! We’ve done something like this the past two years. It was an absolute blast. We’re getting very close. I’m so excited.

We still haven’t decided on what to do with the door to the ”man zone”. Melba suggested we could have another contest to determine the kind of quilt the door should be painted. Great idea. Details later.

See you Saturday,

P-Dub and Sweetness