Sunrise quilt kit update!

Sometimes a computer generated quilt picture doesn't look at all like the finished quilt!

Here is the pattern Sunrise from Antler Designs:

And.... here is the finished center section of the quilt:

Quilt Kits available here: Sunrise

Shades of the Season quilt fabrics are here!

Just Arrived:
Shades of the Season
From Robert Kaufman
This beautiful collection in autumn hues includes 10 prints and one panel, accented in gold metalics!

he panel (24" x 44") includes 2 each of these

and are approx 10" square.


These fabrics look like watercolor paintings:

The panel (24" x 44") includes 2 each of these

and are approx 10" square.



These fabrics look like watercolor paintings:

Companion fabrics have gold metalics on them too!

New quilt kit: Catch Me

Pattern designed by Marilyn Foreman of Quilt Moments.
Finished quilt measures 82" x 97".
Squares surrounded by pinwheels.

Included in kit:
Pattern: Catch Me






Approx: 12 3/8 yards fabrics for top, border & binding
from Shades of the Season 6 from Robert Kaufman

Panel:


Outside border:


Available here:  Catch Me

Yum Yum - Margarita Popsicles - The Grown Up Popsicle

INGREDIENTS:

1¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 8 limes), plus 4 limes for stabilizing the popsicle sticks

1 (14oz) can of sweetened condensed milk

1 cup water

¼ cup tequila

2 tablespoons orange juice (optional)

Kosher salt or margarita salt
You will also need:
12 (3oz) Dixie cups
Small popsicle sticks or craft spoons
A pitcher or large cocktail shaker


DIRECTIONS:

In a pitcher or large cocktail shaker, combine the lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, water, tequila, and orange juice. It is important to combine the ingredients in a container that has a spout because it will make it much easier to pour the mix into cups.

Line out the Dixie cups on a baking sheet, so it will be easy to transport them to the freezer. Fill each Dixie cup 90% of the way with the tequila mixture.

Slice the limes into ¼ inch thick rounds. Push a craft spoon through the center of each lime round, so that half of the stick pokes out from each side. Top the mixture with the lime sticks. Make sure the lime is resting directly on top of the tequila mixture.

Freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight. When ready to remove the popsicles from the Dixie cups, simply snip a small cut in the rim of each cup and peel them away from the popsicle. Place the popsicles onto a dish with crushed ice to keep them from melting too quickly, Sprinkle the tops generously with kosher salt, and serve.

Sneak Peek: Lone Star Pizzazz!

from Benartex by Jackie Robinson coming in July!

Quilt Kit Visual Effects aqua / yellow

Finished size: 48" x 58"
Block size: 8 1/2" square
Skill level: EASY!
Fabrics used Visual Effects from Marcus Brothers
This quilt is made up of 4 easy blocks

Included in kit:
Free Pattern here: Visual Effects
Approx: 5 1/2 yards fabric for top, borders and binding

Purchase your kit here for $53.46: Visual Effects

Not included: 3 1/2 yards backing

Flower Batiks

These Tonga batiks are from the Sugar Collection by Timeless Treasures!
(Flowers are from my garden)

Yum - yum ~ Strawberry Marqarita Jello Shots!

Click here for: Strawberry Jello Shots Recipe

In a bind with Binding?

It's easy it is to apply a binding with this video from master quilter and pattern designer Barb Sackel.
View video here: Binding

Just arrived: Tonga SUGAR BATIKS

from Timeless Treasures.


The Tonga Sugar Batiks are a 30 piece collection is in pretty pastel prints and includes yardage, precuts and kits!

Show & Tell Gussie's grandkid quilt

Customer Gussie wanted to make a quilt that was easy, cuddly and could be dragged around the floor by her 3 year old grandson.

And... she answered a question I wanted to know for a long time:

         
What would it be like to put Minky fabric on the back of a cotton quilt?

Answer: it's wonderful!

The beagles are not happy about this new fabric collection!

Alley Cat from Benartex by Kanvas!

The beagles were not very happy with me when they saw this new fabric collection: ALLEY CAT from Benartex by Kanvas.
These funny Alley Cats are up tomischie....

Available here: http://www.abbimays.com/Alley-Cat_c_2499.html

I told them I would find some "dog fabrics".

Just Arrived: ROUND ROBIN folk art fabrics!

Round Robin
from Moda by Kathy Schmitz

What garden wouldn't be complete without a singing Robin Red Breast or two! The collection has four colorways: red, green, yellow and black.  The companion fabrics coordinate easily. Choose a Panel in one of three background colors,  to use as is or cut up for your own creative quiltmaking.	All Panels are 24" x 44" Coordinating border stripe
Round Robin Finished size: 56" x 56"	Beginnings Finished size: 72" x 88"

Happy Mothers Day!

A mom's hug lasts, long after she lets go.

"As Seen In" McCall's Quick Quilts: Charleston Rose

December / January 2013 pg 21.

Charleston Rose - a touch of Southern hospitality!

Clever use of beautiful floral border prints give this lovely quilt interest and depth despite the super-simple piecing. You can truly make this Charleston Rose lap quilt in a day!

Finished Size 68½″ x 78″
Featured Fabrics
Mary Kay used fabrics from the Camilla collection by Anna Griffin® to make this quilt.

Fabrics used in this quilt are as pictured (we've made no substitutions).
Included in kit:  9 7/8 yards fabric for top, borders and binding

Purchase your kit here for $105 + Shipping: Charleston Rose

NOT INCLUDED: Quick Quilts Magazine and can be added for$3.99 

Just Arrived: Ellie Ann quilt fabrics by Eleanor Burns

 ELLIE ANN

Eleanor Burns does it again with a beautiful floral collection
inspired by the romantic English cottages from the turn of the century.
 

You’ll find delicate roses, a wonderful wall paper stripe,
 

Victorian medallions and all the rich textures that make Eleanor’s lines so versatile.
There’s even a patchwork print of blooms and stripes perfect for borders.
    


Juicy mango, periwinkle and pink make this collection sing.
In three colorways:


Quilt kit Rambling Rose + Free Pattern

Finished size: 45" x 57"
Coming this summer: Queen size!

Spot on Fat Quarter Bundles from Robert Kaufman!

Spot On Bundles include 12 fat quarters (18" x 22").  There is a cool project to use with these bundles too!

Purchase your bundles here: Spot On

Holland Tulip Time Mya 4 - 13, 2013

Join the hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world during Holland’s Tulip Time Festival May 4-11, 2013. Named “Best Small Town Festival" by Reader’s Digest, Tulip Time has delighted visitors for over 80 years! 

Click to Visit the

Tulip Time Website

Or call 1-800-822-2770

Of course the number one attraction is the tulip itself — and there are literally millions to see, in our city parks, Downtown planters, Tulip Lanes, Windmill Island Gardens, Nelis’ Dutch Village, and Veldheer’s Tulip Farm. See the map and listings below for details.