Summer Breeze; Mimosa pre-cuts; Show and Tell; Secret Sisters!

"Summer Breeze" layer cakes, charm packs, jelly rolls, mini-charms and fat quarter bundles finally arrived last week.  YIPPEE!!  We're so excited! 

These pre-cuts sold out super fast when we originally received them in May (and were out of stock in the warehouse so, they couldn't be re-ordered).  

Moda never reprints anything. NEVER.  EVER. Since these pre-cuts were so popular and sold out so quickly, the decision was made to re-print them.  We couldn't be happier!  

When I learned they would be available again, I ordered a boat load of them.  

They're here, they're fabulous, they're going fast!  

Summer Breeze layer cakes 

Summer Breeze jelly rolls, charm packs and mini-charms 

Summer Breeze fat quarter bundles 

Our hand embroidery and English Paper Piecing customers asked us to find a sampler of scissors and tweezers they could take with them to classes or while traveling.  

This zippered tote of different scissors, tweezers and a super sharp pointy thingy is our answer!  

The tote zips closes and has a ribbon in the middle to secure whatever needs to be secured!  

The same embroidery and English Paper Piecing folks asked for some specialty tweezers for their projects.  

We now have "Lighted Tweezers" and 4 piece tweezer sets depending on your tweezer needs!  

This panel by Northcott arrived this week.  We think this panel will make a great Quilt of Valor with the addition of borders and stars in each corner.  

Stay tuned.  We'll have a work day for Quilts of Valor very soon.  

The super popular "Mimosa" collection by Quilting Treasures also offers pre-cuts;  jelly rolls and fat quarter bundles.  They arrived this week too! YIPPEE!!  

This collection has literally grown wings and flown out the door.  We've re-ordered the entire collection (again) which should arrive in September.  We also received one bolt of striped "Mimosa" this week.  

We have a few prints of this fabric left on the bolt but, not very many! 

Until our re-order arrives in September, the jelly rolls and fat quarter bundles are here!  

jelly rolls of "Mimosa" by Quilting Treasures 

fat quarter bundle of "Mimosa" 

 bolt of  striped "Mimosa" that arrived this week.  

I've been lusting for a Gingher rotary cutter for a long time.  I finally decided to jump in the deep end and get one.  

We now have right- and left-handed Gingher cutters (and replacement blades) in stock.  YIPPEE!!  

right and left handed Gingher rotary cutters 

Gingher rotary cutter replacement blades 

Melba brought in this gorgeous block called "Basket of Flowers" for "Show and Tell" last Saturday.  

This quilt top is pieced, mostly with half square triangles each forming a 3/4 inch square! 

The original quilt made by Grace Snyder had squares only 3/8" squares!  YIKES!  The original hand pieced quilt is in the "Better Homes and Gardens Book" pictured below.   

In that book they suggest doing what Melba did....that is, making only one flower basket and making each HST larger than 3/8" square. 

Thanks, Melba for sharing this gorgeous block with us.  We can't wait to see the finished quilt.  

    

Melba's "Basket of Flowers" quilt block 

close up of Melba's "Basket of Flowers" block 

a picture of the quilt blocks Melba is making 

While she was here, Melba also brought this gorgeous crocheted afghan she made.  

Thanks, Melba for sharing your stuff with us.  

Shirley recently finished this quilt for her niece. Shirley mentioned she started this quilt when her niece was just four years old.  

Shirley decided to add a few borders since her niece is now seven and has grown since she started this project!  

Shirley and her sister, Terri, made this quilt for a male family member. This quilt has a lot of movement and we LOVE the color choices.   

Shirley hand embroidered sayings in each corner which I hope you can see in the pictures.  

Thanks, Shirley (and Terri) for sharing your creations with us! 

the quilt Shirley and Terri made for a family member 

close up of the center block 

"This quilt is just for you"  

"With help from Sherry too" 

"With red, yellow and blue" 

"Shirley Mae and Terri Sue" 

Terri brought in this quilt she made for herself a couple of weeks ago.  I mistakenly posted it as someone else's quilt on the original post.  OOPS! Sorry, Terri. 

We love the colors Terri used and the different colored squares at each intersection.  Fabulous! 

Thanks, Terri for sharing your quilt with us. Please forgive me for my blunder!  

Judi brought in this gorgeous barjello top she and her daughter recently finished.  

This top is so big we had to pin it to the shelving unit on the west wall to take this picture.  

This was the first barjello quilt Judi and her daughter made.  We think they did a great job.  Judi promised to bring it back when it's finished.  

Thanks, Judi for bringing in this fabulous top!  

barjello quilt Judi brought for "show and tell" 

close up of Judi's quilt 

Susan and her family stopped by with stuff for "Show and Tell" yesterday.  

Susan's "Napa Valley" batik top is truly stunning. This pattern uses itty bitty pieces that are gorgeous when put together.  

I mentioned my birthday is in May to which Susan replied, "I can loan you the pattern"!!!!  

Thanks, Susan for bringing in this masterpiece.  We love the batiks and we love this pattern.  

Susan's "Napa Valley" batik quilt top 

closeup of Susan's Napa Valley quilt top 

Susan's daughter-in-law, Sandi brought in her very first quilt to share with us for "Show and Tell" yesterday.  

We truly appreciate Sandi coming all the way from Wyoming to share her quilt with us!  

Sandi's very first quilt:  rail fence pattern 

close up of Sandi's Rail Fence quilt top 

Juanita brought in these hexagons she's making using "Lady Slipper Lodge" prints.  

Juanita is using the quilt-as-you-go method for these gorgeous hexies.  We love these prints  

We made Juanita promise to bring back the finished project when she gets finished.  

hexies Juanita made using "Lady Slipper Lodge" 

the back of Juanita's hexies 

"Secret Sisters" have been busy this month.  Shirley, Dorothy, Sharon, Diane and Kay each received something from their 'sister' this month. 

side view of the caddy, rotary cutter and tape measure Shirley received from her 'sister' 

caddy and scrap bag Shirley received from her 'sister' 

Dorothy's 'sister' gave her a patriotic candle holder and candle 

Sharon's 'sister' gave her a package of batting this month 

Diane's 'sister' gave her quilt block coasters 

Kay's 'sister' gave her two coasters 

...and a crocheted fish soap holder

The note attached to Kay's fish soap holders says: 

Hi!  I'm a little fish

And don't know what to do

So I filled myself with "Dove soap, 

and swam right up to you. 

Just rub me on your tummy

And on your hands and feet. 

Then around your ears and neck, 

and don't forget your seat. 

When you are through

My work is done

you've had your bath

I've had my fun.