Frivols; new books; more coloring books and "Show and Tell"

We received a bunch of new stuff this week.  Our second shipment of Frivols arrived; we received more coloring books and the much anticipated "Hawthorn Ridge" prints (and pre-cuts) are here. 

"Frivols" #6 is now in stock.  Each collectible tin 

(4 1/2" x 7 1/2") includes (42) 7"x7" prints, a block pattern with instructions; a quilt pattern for creating a sampler quilt from all 12 Frivol collections and a 'surprise' in each tin.  All fabric is 100% cotton. 

This month's Frivol is "Strawberry Fields" by Fig Tree Quilts.  

We have a very limited number of Frivols so, get them before we sell out. 

We received four nifty books this week:  "Fat Quarter Bags" is full of tote patterns using just six fat quarters per tote. 

"All About Strips" is filled from cover to cover with fantastical patterns using different size strips to make gorgeous quilts.  

"Inspired by Tradition" has 50 applique blocks in five different sizes.  This book also includes a CD of each pattern. 

"Pieced Hexied Deux" is the latest book by author Mickey Depre for the English Paper Piecing addicts of the world!  

I assumed the adult coloring book craze would slow down to a dull roar but, I was wrong. 

The shop's 'adult coloring book' section was looking a little bare so, I had to order more! 

We received 10 new coloring books this week including the "Secret Garden Artist's Edition" by Johanna Basford.  

I decided to take pictures of all the coloring books we have after looking at last week's post.  OOPS!!  It was very difficult to see all of them so, I'll try this again!  

We have almost 40 different coloring books to choose from: animals; quilt blocks; inspirational; flowers; mandalas; and other nifty stuff.  

Some coloring books are on card stock while others are heavy paper; some have perforated pages, some don't.  

We also received a new shipment of gel pens so, hopefully we won't sell out of them anytime soon!  

We received four bolts and all the pre-cuts of "Hawthorn Ridge" by Jan Patek.  I forgot to take a picture of the fourth bolt....OOPS!  

These prints are gorgeous and would make a fabulous quilt.  

Hawthorn Ridge prints on tan, burgundy and navy 

pre-cuts of "Hawthorn Ridge" by Jan Patek 

Kendra, her hubby John and Pepper (their four legged kid) stopped by Wednesday for "Show and Tell".  

Kendra brought the two quilts she previously shared with us but.......they're now quilted and bound.  

Thanks, Kendra for sharing your creations with us!  

Pepper in front of Kendra's greyhound quilt 

the back of  Kendra's greyhound quilt.  Can you see the outline of the doggie? 

the second quilt Kendra brought for Show and Tell:  quilted and bound! 

Moda Marbles pre-cuts; Pieced Hexies; Crazy for Pillows; Moda Scrap Bags; Row by Row; Show and Tell

Moda "Marble" layer cakes and charm packs finally came in this week.  We're over the moon about getting these.....they've been back ordered for more than eight months.  Wow!  

I squealed like a little girl when I opened the box! We received "Marble-Warm"; "Marble-Citrus"; "Marble-Brights" and "Marble-Pastel".  We already had the jelly rolls of each colorway but have been waiting for the other pre-cuts since before Thanksgiving.  

Moda Marble-Warm pre-cuts 

Moda Marble-Citrus pre-cuts 

Moda Marble-Brights pre-cuts 

Moda Marble-Pastel pre-cuts 

Vickie C. suggested I order the book "Pieced Hexies" by Marty Depre to catapult us into the world of dimensional English Paper Piecing.  Oh my!  

This book is yummy beyond belief.  I am currently not an E.P.P.'er but, I might be after looking through this book.  

While I was shopping I found the second book by Marty so, I ordered it too!  They now have both books and the "Pieced Hexies" templates, also by Miss Depre.  

"Crazy for Pillows" by Kansas Troubles came in.  This booklet is by Kansas Troubles and is full of spiffy ideas of how to jazz up our regular everyday throw pillows:  six pillow sleeves to change with the seasons.  

We also have the templates she designed specifically for this book.  

These spiffy rotary cutter cases also came in this week. They have a zippered pocket inside as well as a section for the cutter and zip closure.  

I bought one for my rotary cutter now, I have to think of something to put in the inside zippered section! 

If you've known me for more than five minutes, you know I love Moda Scrap Bags.  They are a great value AND they're full of Moda fabric.  

I like to make scrappy quilts so, these are great for the scrap person in all of us.  

We received two cases of scrap bags this week.  The picture below is not both cases, just what I could get placed on the table to take the picture!  

some of the Moda Scrap Bags that came in this week 

When we went to market in May, the Northcott rep showed us sample charm packs of their Row by Row fabrics.  

We chose not to use their fabric in our row but, we now have the charm packs in the shop.  

Northcott Row by Row Charm Pack 

Sharon fell in love with this pattern at market. "Nesting Baskets" has three different size baskets with lids so they can be stacked on top of each other or fit inside each other.   

How cool is that?  

Pearl stopped by to share a quilt she recently finished for her nephew's granddaughter.  We love all quilts but, we particularly love baby quilts.  

Pearl machine embroidered the little girl's name and birth date on the six top blocks.  

How cute is this?  Thanks, Pearl for sharing this precious baby quilt with us.  

Kay is originally from Texas.  Her son still lives there. Kay brought in this lap quilt for her grandson using one of the "Texas" panels from the shop. 

She bought additional "Texas" prints for the piano key inner borders and "Blue Bonnets" print for the outer border.  

While she was here, Kay also brought the "Lady Slipper Lodge" top she made using the panel and Holly Taylor prints she bought from us.  

Kay said this will be a lap quilt for a female family member (her sister?) but I can't remember who she said she made it for. Sorry!  

We love the piano key inner borders and matching pillowcases for each quilt.  

Thanks, Kay for bringing your stuff in for "Show and Tell".  

pillowcase Kay made for her "Texas" lap quilt 

pillowcase Kay made for the Lady Slipper Lodge lap quilt 

Kay made this chair pad for her husband's patio chair!  

Sharon's "secret sister" gave her this beautiful necklace for June!  

Sharon models her new necklace, a gift from her Secret Sister 

Vickie C. stopped by yesterday with her first hexagon made using the "Pieced Hexies" templates and book by Marty Depre.  

The nifty thing about the templates (and book) is the multi-dimensional look which can be changed simply by the fabric used.  

Stay tuned for more samples by Vickie.  We can't wait to see the next one! 

"Cogs" English Paper Pieced hexagon by Vickie!   

"Pieced Hexies" book and templates by Marty Depre.