P-DUB’S QUILT STUFF
12203 HWY 76
EXETER, MO 65647
May 29th,
2013 newsletter
NEW
HOURS: EVERY Saturday (closed August
31st, December 28th).
HOURS: 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Calling
all quilters: We will be making pillowcases
for the Oklahoma tornado victims this Saturday, June 1st. Consider this a shout-out to anyone who would
like to help: for the entire day, half a
day or for an hour.
The shop will
be donating all the fabric for the pillowcases but if you would like to donate
from your stash, please bring it with you.
We will use it. The pillowcase
pattern is very simple: ¾ yard for the
body, ¼ yard for the cuff and 2 ½” strip for the accent piece (I put a picture
of my first two pillowcases on the blog). I’ve pulled fabric from the shelves and
ordered several bolts from Moda specifically for Saturday. If you can’t make it but would like to donate
fabric, please email us. We’ll work
something out.
We have
two Bernina sewing machines in the shop that can be used but we ask that you
bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies. If you aren’t able to sew but still want to
help, there will be plenty of other things to do. Sweetness is making lunch for everyone who
volunteers (but potluck side dishes are always welcome!). I’m not saying he’s making his world famous
lasagna but, I’m not saying he isn’t J J J
I would
like to have 100 pillowcases finished by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday (I think
this is an attainable goal). My friend Sandy (in IL) has already made 12 pillowcases
and shipped them so, I guess we only need to make 88 more! I’ve very excited
about doing this for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. Please come, if you can.
Spring
Quilt Market was the weekend of May 17th in Portland, Oregon…….we
didn’t go! Thank goodness. Being on vacation last week was both a
blessing and a curse: I didn’t have to get up at the crack of dawn every day
but I also had entirely too much time to spend on the internet……ordering stuff
for the shop.
The
‘stuff’ started arriving last week but the majority of it came in this week.
After shuffling some things around, we might have room for everything! Here’s a partial list of the new stuff:
·
Two different sizes of Olfa “Spinning” rotary cutting mats
(12”x12” and 17”x 17”) Sweetness gave me
one for my birthday and I LOVE it.
·
A bajillion different kinds of Schmetz needles (they’re literally everywhere)
·
3 different colors of “Paint Box” junior batik jelly rolls
(half the number of strips and half the price of a regular batik jelly roll), We also have the matching “Paint Box” batik
charm packs
·
Two sizes of Klutz gloves by Fons and Porter (cheaper than a trip
to the emergency room!)
·
Steam Fast Mini steam irons that literally fit in the palm of your
hand (they’re so small)
·
The new dies from AccuQuilt are here (these are so freakin’ cute)
YIPPEE!!!!
·
More “Tradewinds” patterns
for The Strip Tube Ruler (this gizmo will change your life)
·
“School Days” reproduction fabric from Moda (I love reproductions)
·
More 18mm finger rotary cutters
I’ve
posted pictures of the new stuff on the blog.
Our
wedding anniversary was last week (Sweetness has tolerated me for 14 years). I’m sure it seemed like dog years
sometimes! I’ve lost count of how many
quilts I’ve made as gifts for people over the years. I really don’t know the number. With that said: my friend Sandy in Illinois sent my birthday
present (which just so happened to arrive on our anniversary). What was inside the really big box was a bigger-than-king
sized quilt she made using the “Double Slice Layer Cake” method with……drum roll
please……”Pheasant Hill” layer cakes. I
squealed like a little girl when I saw it.
Not only is this the first quilt anyone has ever made for me (yours
truly) but, she also quilted it herself……it’s bigger than a king size quilt….it
could be used as a bedspread….it almost hits the floor on three sides. Needless to say, I’ve posted pictures on the
blog of (yet another) masterpiece by Sandy!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the quilt. Thanks, Sandy! It’s beautiful and I LOVE it.
As you know, (Cousin) Susan’s birthday is the day after
mine. This year she not only got a brand
new bouncing baby Bernina for her birthday but also bought a Go! Cutter AND
she received both on the same day! How’s
that for timing? Congratulations,
Susan. We expect pictures of all your
creations!
I’m still having trouble sending the newsletter through the
web based site I use. For the time
being, I’m sending it through gmail.com (but please do not reply to the
gmail.com address). We’re still able to
GET email at the centurylink.com address.
If this continues, I’ll be forced to post to the blog and pull the plug
on emailing the newsletter each week.
Stay tuned.
Please come by this Saturday, if you can. I really think we can get 100 pillowcases
made. I know the tornado victims will
appreciate our efforts.
See you Saturday,
P-Dub and Sweetness
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