For Love of Country; Xanadu; Color Daze; Home of the Brave; Bread N Butter; Row by Row prints; Show and Tell!

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A bunch of new stuff came in since my last post. We love the patriotic prints; big florals and vibrant colors of these new arrivals.  

Three bolts of "Love of Country" by Quilting Treasures came in.  We love the fireworks and stars on these prints (they are a smidge darker in person). 

Love of Country prints by Quilting Treasures 

Grab your sunglasses! These next prints are put-your-eyes-out bright and wild!    

"Xanadu" by Quilting Treasures offer big splashes of color and lots of movement.  

I'm not sure what to make with these first: a little girl's dress; curtains or a tote.  

big bright prints of "Xanadu" by QT 

four more prints of "Xanadu" by QT 

We were running low on big prints for borders but, that's no longer the case!  

These four colorways of "Color Daze" by Moda offer very large floral prints which, we think, would be great for borders. 

four colorways of "Color Daze" by Moda 

Everyone knows we're very involved with Quilts of Valor.  I won't get up on my soapbox but, this is a wonderful organization who wants every solider touched by war to receive a quilt.  Every soldier.  

We were thrilled when the boxes and boxes of "Home of the Brave" prints finally arrived.  

This collection offers three panels and several companion prints.  We think these would be great as a Q.O.V. or Americana project.  

"The Flag" panel from "Home of the Brave" by QT 

blue and cream colorway panels of "Home of the Brave" 

"Soaring Eagle" on black and cream 

three colorways of "Flags" prints

three "Stars" colorways of Home of the Brave collection 

We love anything 1930's...anything! I spun straight up when we received more prints of "Bread N Butter" by American Jane.   

We'd received several prints of this collection awhile back but these are just now getting here.  YIPPEEE!!! 

four colors of "Small Flowers" from the Bread N Butter collection 

three colorways of "Medium Flowers" 

yellow "Pin Dots" of Bread N Butter by American Jane 

We'd sold out of "Marble Citrus" jelly rolls so...the big brown truck brought some more!  

"Marble Citrus" jelly rolls by Moda 

I started making table runners over Christmas vacation.  Trying to keep track of 50 different fabrics almost drove me over the edge! 

Then I remembered the 'Numbered Pins" we have in the shop.  After purchasing a package, I was able to walk away from the edge of insanity.   

These pins are great. They're made of steel and have numbers on the end.  Each package has six pins of each number (1-20) and really saved the day! 

Numbered Pins by Marilee 

Dorothy made this Log Cabin Table Runner using one of the PODS we received from Maywood Studios (table runner PODS include the backing and binding fabrics). 

After adding the ends to her runner, Dorothy will quilt it herself.  

Dorothy's Log Cabin Table Runner POD 

Dorothy finished this "Rail Fence" tote last week and brought it to share with us.  We love it! 

I reminded Dorothy my birthday is in May and my favorite color is blue.....a girl can only hope!!! 

Dorothy's "Rail Fence" tote 

Four legged kids (and their well behaved humans) are always welcome in the shop. We love four legged kids.  

Miss Millie and her humans (Rodney and Cheryl) dropped by last week before leaving town.  

Rodney and Miss Millie 

Miss Mia and Miss Molly and their human (Terri) also stopped by last week.  

These little ladies are full blooded sisters but from different litters.  They fuss and fight as you would imagine sisters do!  

Miss Mia and Molly with their human, Terri 

"Secret Sisters" started again in January.  Shawn is a prolific knitter so, her 'sister' gave her a couple skeins of yarn and a card as January's gift.  

Shawn's gift from her Secret Sister 

a card and two skeins of yarn.  

I'm running so far behind on posting stuff I made a couple extra trips around the shop to be sure I had pictures of everything....

The latest issue of "Block" magazine is here.  There was a hiccup in shipping but, it finally arrived. YIPPEE!! 

the latest issue of "Block" finally arrived 

These two bunting prints by Quilting Treasures came in...along with the other patriotic prints we received. 

I'm thinking these would be great borders for a Quilt of Valor.  

two colorways of bunting by QT 

"Row by Row 2017" doesn't start until June but, lots and lots of stuff has to happen between now and then.   

We received the entire collection of "Row by Row" prints by Timeless Treasures last week.  These are so fun.  

This year's "On The Go" theme brings lots of things to mind.....and now some of them are on fabric.  

the 'allover' print of this year's Row by Row collection

more fun 'on the go' motifs by Timeless Treasures 

this year's license plate print for Row by Row 

linear print of "On the Go" by Timeless Treasures 

"State Stamps" of this year's Row by Row collection 

allover Row by Row print of words, scenes and motifs 

the other half of the print pictured above 

"The World" print of this year's Row by Row collection 

the other half of "The World" print 

(Arkansas) Lillian has been very busy.  She stopped by yesterday with lots and lots of stuff for "Show and Tell". 

Lillian made these adorable pouches, carryalls and coasters using fabric (or mini-charms) in different sizes...add a zipper and binding and you're done!  

These will be a class in the very near future.  We can't wait to make some of these ourselves.  

front of  Lillian's pouches 

backings Lillian chose for her adorable pouches 

carryall by Lillian complete with adorable button closure 

its holds lots of stuff 

and has a zipper on the back  

coaster Lillian made using charm pack pieces 

back of Lillian's coaster 

notebook cover complete with ribbon ties 

it also holds a lot of stuff 

the perfect way to keep small sewing supplies together

Lillian made this adorable mermaid (and accessories) for her little girl 

Miss Mermaid complete with fins!  

Did I say Lillian has been very busy?  I wasn't kidding.   

She also brought three quilts she made for her family 'just because".  Each quilt used one layer cake....then Lillian quilted them herself.  

Thanks, (Arkansas) Lillian for sharing your stuff with us.  We love everything...we can't wait to take your class. 

"Farm Fun" quilt Lillian made using one layer cake 

"Farm Fun" backing Lillian used for the quilt above 

another quilt Lillian made for her family 'just because" 

the back of Lillian's 'just because" quilt! 

another 'just because' quilt by Lillian 

the back of Lillian's quilt pictured above 

Mitch and Ileene stopped by yesterday.  Ileene purchased the "Bow Tucks Tote" pattern the last time she was here. This has been a very popular pattern and we've sold out several times.  

Yesterday, Ileene was carrying the tote she made (and showed us the wallet/checkbook cover she made with the scraps).  

Thanks, Ileene for sharing your creations with us. You did a great job.    

the back of Ileene's "Bow Tucks Tote" 

the front of Ileene's tote 

wallet/checkbook cover Ileene made with her scraps