Show and Tell; What's in Your Bag; A Finer Edge; Miss Lilly; patriotic Stonehenge; templates; Mottos to Live By; Bees N Blooms

Vickie brought in this stunning quilt she's entering in the Ozark Country Quilter's quilt show next weekend (after putting the binding on).  

Wow!  This quilt is gorgeous in person.  I hope my camera captured the different colors and shapes of this Milleflori beauty.  

Thanks, Vickie for sharing it with us! 

one of  Vickie's quilt show entries  

the back of Vickie's quilt 

Ten year old Olivia is at it again!  She brought in this tote bag she's working on (and deciding on her next project).  The black print will be an inside pocket for Olivia's latest creation.  

Keep up the good work, Olivia.  You're going a great job. 

ten year old Olivia's tote bag (in progress) 

Mitch and Ireene stopped by yesterday with some "Show and Tell" of their own! 

Ireene made the quilt tops, Mitch quilted them on his long arm quilting machine.  Wow!  

My camera didn't do a very good job of capturing the backings but, you can see Mitch's quilting really well.  
Thanks, Ireene and Mitch for sharing your quilts with us.  

a quilt by Ireene and Mitch 

the back of their quilt 

another quilt by Ireene and Mitch 

close up of this gorgeous quilt 

Mitch's gorgeous quilting 

Sharon's "What's in Your Bag" demos yesterday were great. She completed two bags, sold some bags and took orders for more!  

At this rate, I may need to order more patterns!  

Sharon's "What's In Your Bag" demo yesterday 

one of the bags Sharon made yesterday 

"What's In Your Bag" pattern 

one of the bags Sharon made yesterday 

Scott Chisholm of "A Finer Edge" was here yesterday sharpening scissors, knives or anything else needing to be sharpened.  

Scott does a great job and we can't wait for him to come back.  

Scott Chisholm of "A Finer Edge" 

Scott Chisholm sharpening a pair of scissors 

Missy wasn't able to attend our "Secret Sister" banquet last year but stopped by yesterday to pick up her 'reveal gift' from 'sister' Nola.  

Missy loved her gifts, especially the spatula!  

the plaque Missy received from Nola 

adorable spatula Nola gave Missy 

up close pic of Missy's spatula 

Missy's tea towel from "sister' Nola 

We love it when four legged kids come to the shop.  

We were thrilled to see 11 week old Miss Lilly (and her humans, Ben and Jen) yesterday.  

Lilly is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and was instantly adored by everyone in the shop (as quilters, we particularly love the zig zag pattern of fur down her spine).  

We fell in love with Miss Lilly and can't wait for her to come back to the shop.   

Thanks Ben and Jen for bringing your sweetie pie baby to the shop.  She's a keeper!  

Miss Lilly 

see the zig zag pattern down her spine? 

After some re-arranging we were able to get "The Potting Shed" collection onto shelves!  

I decided to take more pictures of this collection since I wasn't very happy with last week's pics. 

Hopefully, you can see these prints better than the pictures I posted last week.  

We also have all the pre-cuts of this collection but I forgot to get better pictures of them.  I also didn't take better pics of the two panels......OOPS! 

nine bolts of The Potting Shed 

more luscious bolts of The Potting Shed 

the darker prints of "The Potting Shed"  

If you've known me for more than five minutes you know "Quilts of Valor" is very near and dear to my heart.  

We were thrilled to receive several patriotic Stonehenge prints (including the panel pictured below) from Northcott this week.  

Any of these prints would be fabulous for your next Quilt of Valor project.  

Stonehenge patriotic panel from Northcott 

three patriotic Stonehenge prints we received this week 

we're spinning straight up over both of these! 

 After watching several tutorials by pre-cut Queen Jenny Doan, I fell in love with her templates and had to have them in the shop. 

Aside from being super easy to use, all Missouri Star Quilt Company templates are Made In The U.S.A. Way to go, Jenny!  

We now have all Missouri Star Quilt Company templates (19 different ones) in stock.  

our wall of Missouri Star Quilt Company templates 

Circle Magic and 10" Square templates from Missouri Star 

I love anything by Mary Engelbreit.  I spin straight up when she comes out with a new fabric collection.  

"Mottos to Live By" is in a word....adorable.  We're thrilled to have several bolts of her latest collection (and the panel) of Mary's latest fabrics.  

"Mottos to Live By" panel by Mary Engelbreit 

"Cherries" on black, yellow and white 

"Flowers" of Mottos to Live By on black and pink colorways 

"Mottos to Live By" on black, red and light blue 

Calling all Kansas Troubles fans:  This week we received pre-cuts of the latest Kansas Troubles collection called "Bees N Blooms".  They're so darn cute.  

We have the fat quarter bundles, layer cakes, charm packs, jelly rolls and mini-charms of this super cheery collection.  Love it! 

"Bees N Blooms" pre-cuts 

a new gizmo; apron patterns; fabric; Frivols; Block magazine; Prismacolor pencils; Secret Sibling banquet

A lot has happened in the shop this week. Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and get comfy. This is a long post.  

Two new adult coloring books arrived:  "Opulent Bazaar" and "Cotton+Steel". Both are full of nifty things to color! 

the latest additions to our coloring book section 

If you've known me for more than five minutes, you know I love gizmos and gadgets.  Our latest gizmo to arrive is the large half hexagon template from Missouri Star Quilt Company.  

It's designed to use with layer cake pieces but, any 10" square will work.  

Ask for a demo the next time you're here.  We'll be happy to show you how the latest addition to my gizmo collection, I mean the shop's ever expanding gizmo collection works.   

large half hexagon template from MSQC 

One of our customers asked if we had any apron patterns.  We didn't.....but we do now!  

The apron patterns pictured below are for every skill level, from the beginning sewer to the advanced seamstress.  

Some even include patterns for little people while "The Flirty Dozen" offers 12 different combinations from one pattern.  

four new apron patterns 

four more apron patterns 

Apparently, the vicious rumor of a "Sundance Trail" fabric shortage is partially true.  Some of these prints have already been discontinued while others are no longer in print.  

Thank goodness we received five bolts of this super yummy collection this week before it sold out (or were discontinued).  We also received some of this collection last week but, it has been very popular.  

Be warned:  if you are a cowboy, know a cowboy, want to be a cowboy or were a cowboy in a previous life, please don't wait too long to get any of these prints.  

I can't be responsible for your actions when we sell out and can't re-order.  You've been warned.  

"Rustic Woodgrain" and "Cowboy Boots" on black 

"Rustic Woodgrain" and "Cowboy Boots"on brick red 

Calling all cows (and those who love them): Continuing with the cowboy/western theme, we received another bolt of "Rawhide" this week.  

Last week's print was on tan, this week's new arrival looks like a Holstein cow.  

The legal stuff:  I am in no way slamming or defaming Holstein cows nor do I mean any ill will toward Holstein cows.  I love Holstein cows.....medium well with a baked potato!   

"Rawhide" on white 

"Frivols" #8 came in this week.  This month's collection is "Bread N Butter" by American Jane for Moda.  

Each tin contains (42) 7"x7" squares, a block pattern, a quilt pattern and a surprise.  

What is this month's Frivols surprise?  My lips are sealed.  I'll never tell (except to say it's super cute and you're gonna love it).  

Frivols #8:  Bread N Butter by American Jane 

The latest issue of "Block" magazine is now in stock. YIPPEE!!  

We decided to expand our selection of colored pencils (for those of us addicted to coloring).  

We're thrilled to offer all three sets of "Prismacolor" colored pencils (12, 24 and 36).  

These pencils are like nothing you've ever used. The colors blend fantastically and literally glide onto the paper.  I'm not kidding.  

Before anyone asks:  yes, I bought a set for myself. They're super yummy but I'll share them so you can see how fantastic they are (each set comes in it's own tin for easy storage).  

all three sets of Prismacolor colored pencils 

Everyone knows Sweetness cuts fabric faster than I do. The man is a machine.  He's super fast.  I'm not kidding. 

When he isn't here, you get stuck with me cutting your fabric.  I'm slow.  Much slower than Sweetness. 

If other people are in front of you (and Sweetness isn't here), you may decide to hold your fabric while waiting your turn.  That was sorta kinda the case yesterday.  

I originally thought Dorothy (left) was 'stash hugging' the prints she wanted but later learned she was really holding them (literally) for Doris (right)..... while slow poke me was cutting other customer's fabric.  

What a gal!  Thanks, Dorothy for making sure Doris got the prints she wanted!  

Dorothy 'stash hugging" Doris' prints! 

Dorothy decided to take a break from quilting for a while and has been crocheting prayer shawls.  

She recently made this purple shawl for Kay and gave it to her yesterday (purple is Kay's favorite color). 

Great job, Dorothy.  Kay loved it.  

Kay models her new prayer shawl made by Dorothy 

the back of Kay's prayer shawl 

Last night was the 'reveal party' for this round of "Secret Siblings".  Not everyone could attend but, those who did had a great time.  

We had a wonderful meal (thanks, Sweetness for the fabulous lasagna), exchanged gifts for March and 'revealed' our identities.  

A good time was had by all!  

Cathy's January gift from her s/s (Vicki) 

February's gift:  a g/c for Cathy to use in the shop 

March's gift:  another g/c to the shop.  YIPPEE!! 

Sharon's 'sibling' (Pat) gave her 12 spools of Aurifil thread 

Dorothy's 'sibling' (Sharon) gave her a g/c and mug rug 

Shirley's fabric and tote bag from her 'sibling' (Norene) 

Bob and Norene's quilt rack made by Lee 

Lee's quilt book and pattern from his 'sibling'  (Bob)