Trails End Batiks from Moda

Trail's End by Holly Taylor

Discover the best nature has to offer while traveling by trail along the Canadian border.

At the Trail's End, deepest into the forest, you may spot a moose or a bear and the sounds and color are as if no human being has been there before you.

It is a feast for the eyes, colors so rich you can reach out and touch them.

That thought was Holly Tayor's inspiration for Trails End, bringing you those rich colors in warm brown and rich walnut with the clay and carmel accents for the beautiful fall leaves and of course all the wonderful greens from nature's palette.

Tree of Life coming in 2013

from Timeless Treasures by Chong-a Hwang.

Tree of Like fabrics are black background with jewel tone colors. The gold metallic make them absolutely stunning!

The panel is 24" x 44" and the picture does not show how beautiful this really is. 

The main companion fabric matches the large floral in the panel:

And.... look at the other companion fabrics and border stripe:

 

Thess quilt kits will be available in 2013 -

Stop back in 2013 and see all our new fabrics: www.abbimays.com

2013 BOM Contessa from Wing and a Prayer Design

The stunning Contessa 2013 Block of the Month quilt program by Wing and a Prayer Design features the Contessa collection by Timeless Treasures. 

 King size above finishes at 104" square.

 Ten prints were used on the front of the quilt.

These blocks are the components of the center portion of the
quilt which is completed in the first 4 months of the program.

You will construct these pieced borders during the month 5.

There are approx 17 yards of fabric used in this kit
Fabrics used in this quilt are as pictured (we've made no substitutions).

**Each month (around the 20th of the month) you'll receive kits that include fabric and patterns to make your blocks.  Instructions for this quilt are written using basic quilting tools and skills.

We also have a Quilt Insurance Package: 10 fat 1/8's for $12.50 plus shipping. This gives you a little added security in case you make a wrong cut.

**You will be put on automatic shipment with the blocks being mailed the third week of each month. Your credit card will be invoiced monthly at the time of shipment. This is a six month commitment with no cancellations.

Or.. You can purchase you kit for a one time cost: $199.95 plus shipping
(includes pattern; fabric for top, border & binding).

 

**Price for each month is $35.00 + shipping. 

Click here to reserve yours now: CONTESSA BOM

Quilt kits will be available in December for $199.95 + shipping. Click here to order and reserve yours now: CONTESSA KIT (pattern and fabric for top, borders, and binding)

   

Purchase the PATTERN here for $30.00 +shipping  CONTESSA PATTERN
includes instructions for king (104" sq.), queen (96" x 104") & throw (65" sq.) sizes plus two bonus pillows.

 

 If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate call us at 231.828.5002 
or email us at linda@abbimays.com

Funny Quotes and jokes about Thanksgiving!

When I was a kid in Indiana, we thought it would be fun to get a turkey a year ahead of time and feed it and so on for the following Thanksgiving.  But by the time Thanksgiving came around, we sort of thought of the turkey as a pet, so we ate the dog.  Only kidding.  It was the cat!  David Letterman 

Erma Bombeck: No One Diets on Thanksgiving. 
What we're really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets.  I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?

The Secret of Stuffing a Turkey
How many cooks does it take to stuff a turkey?  Only one, but you REALLY have to squeeze to get him in.  Anon

"I love Thanksgiving turkey; it's the only time in Los Angeles that you see natural breasts." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger 

Anonymous
May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs! 

  Ten Historical Thanksgiving Facts

1. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the USA.
2. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October in Canada.
3. The Plymouth Pilgrims were the first to celebrate the Thanksgiving.
4. They celebrated the first Thanksgiving Day in the fall of 1621.
5. The Wampanoag Indians were the people who taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land.
6. The Pilgrim leader, Governor William Bradford, had organized the first Thanksgiving feast in the year 1621 and invited the neighboring Wampanoag Indians also to the feast.
7. The state of New York officially made Thanksgiving Day an annual custom in 1817.
8. The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade tradition began in the 1920's.
9. Californians are the largest consumers of turkey in the USA.
10. By the fall of 1621 only half of the pilgrims, who had sailed on the Mayflower, survived. The survivors, thankful to be alive, decided to hold a Thanksgiving feast.

A man in Phoenix calls his son in New York the day before Thanksgiving and says, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing. 45 years of misery is enough."

"Pop, what are you talking about?!" the son yells.

"We can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the father says. "We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her."

Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone, "Like heck they're getting divorced," she shouts. "I'll take care of this!"

She calls her father immediately. "You are NOT getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?"

The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. "OK," he says, "they're coming for Thanksgiving and paying their own way. What are we going to do for Christmas?"

 

Sneak Peek: Interlude from Benartex

Coming to Abbi Mays Fabric Shop in 2013 yardage and projects:


This unique floral collection has a beautiful hand-painted look, from the exquisite floral panel to the delicate coordinates and stripe. Interlude was designed for multiple end-uses. Use the elegant patchwork print for backings, table top or on its own as a lovely patchwork quilt top. Furthermore embellish the panel with embroidery, decorative stitches or beading for a one-of-a-kind wall hanging. Or mix the Interlude fabrics to create trendy bags, apparel and accessories. Another winning collection from Michele D’Amore.

Just Arrived: Magical Memories Quilt Fabric Collection

from Clothworks by Lydia Quigley.

This folk artsy collection has 14 prints in purples and wines, creams and greens, and pinks.

  

 Magical Memories Quilt Kit

Quilt Designed by Toby Lischko of the Rabbit Factory
Finished size: 51" x 51"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Free Pattern here: Magical Memories

Included in kit:
Free Pattern
4 3/4 yards fabric
Fabrics used in this quilt are as pictured (we've made no substitutions).
Purchase this kit here for $50 + shipping: Magical Memories

43 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS

There's still time to make a quilt for your grandkids!

Use one of our free "Quickie Patterns" and 5 yards of Grinch Flannel and make a twin size or 2 throw quilts!

Make the smaller quilt and add the story book panel with the left over yardage for the back!



Or, you can purchase our Flannel quit kit: Whoville Forest

Shop at Abbi Mays Fabric Shop for more fabrics like this in our Christmas 2012 department!

Yum Yum - Crustless Cranberry Pie

CRUSTLESS CRANBERRY PIE

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 inch pie pan.

Combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. Stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. If you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

BASICS to help: ASAP basics needed - Virgina Findlay Wolfe Blog

Read Virgina Findlay Wolfe blog here:
http://bumblebeansinc.blogspot.com/2012/11/basics-to-help-asap.html

Fat Quarter Bundles 20 for $25

Back in stock with all new prints!

(This picture shows just a small portion of the fat quarters we have for this offer!)

Here at Abbi May's, we have put together Fat Quarter Bundles with a variety of fabrics from our shop,  including fabrics from 
Moda, Benartex, Clothworks, Marcus, In the Beginning, Robert Kaufman and more! 
Each bundle will be an assortment of 20 different prints, colors, and patterns.

The bundles are not returnable or refundable.
Purchase yours here + shipping: 20 for $25

Just Arrived: Pristine 3 from Robert Kaufman

by Studio RT.
Pristine 3 has two colorways: Pewter and Antique

  Whisper soft vintage florals make up the Pristine 3 collection by Robert Kaufman. A perennial favorite, the roses bouquet look to be antique textiles.

Quilt kit Garden Stars in two colorways: 
Pewter                                    Antique

Free Pattern: Garden Stars

Finished size: 72" x 90"

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

We like using this pattern with easy to follow cutting instructions:

The quilt blocks has easy to read instructions and pictures:

Included in  kit are all the fabrics shown in the quilt (we didn't subsitute any)

Approx: 10 yards of fabrics for top, borders and binding
Free Pattern (Before starting this project you should reprint this pattern in case the designer made any updates to it)

Purchase your kits here for $98 + shipping: Garden Stars

Happy Halloween!

from Houston!

Contessa from Wing and a Prayer Designs - sneak peek!

Wait to you see what these girls have for us in 2013!

Their new block of the month (BOM) is soooo different from the others they have designed.
 Here's a sneak peek at their new quilt!

Finished size: king size: 104" square!
Contessa fabrics are from Timeless Treasures and are rich and elegant.
This will be offered in a 6 month BOM from Abbi Mays starting in January 2012.
Sign up for our Newsletter and you'll be the first to participate in this BOM:  Abbi Mays Newsletter

More info to follow later.

Me and My Sister Designs

 Look who I found at the Houston Quilt Market 2012!
These girls are one of my favorite fabric designers and bloggers!

Barb and Mary of Me and My Sister Designs are having fun at the Houston Quilt Market!

 I wonder how many jelly rolls it took to wrap those mummys!

Abbi Mays has lots of fabrics from these to "happy" designers: Me and My Sister
Their new collection: Ticklish will be here in January.

Houston Quilt Market Sunday

We are in Houston, at the International Quilt Market buying fabrics for next year!

Here's my team!

Today we saw Moda and will select fabrics that will be shipping in March - May 2013!

 

 Kathy Schmitz - Round Robin

Fig Tree Quilts - Avalon

Double Chocolat from Moda!

Just arrived: Double Chocolat from Moda by 3 Sisters.

What could be more decadent than Chocolat but
Double Chocolat?! This 40 piece collection of fan favorites will surely
have you coming back for seconds. 

 

Warm shades of rich, dark chocolate,
cherry, caramel and vanilla bean are simply delectible. 

All new 5 Yard Bundles are back in stock!

Get them soon - they are going fast!

Purchase your bundles here for $27.50 each + shipping : FIVE YARD BUNDLES

Aurora Colorado Emergency Quilts

I got this emal from my friend Jean and thought you might be able to help.  Abbi Mays will be send a quilt to this cause.

Good Morning Linda:

     I will not waiver in my dedication to get all the quilts out to those in need that have suffered so horribly from the Aurora Colorado tragedy on July 20th of this year.  The United States largest tragedy victims and families who lost loved ones need quilts.  It is that simple and I am doing all I can to get them to them.

     The entire Aurora communications center (83 dispatchers) each received a quilt with 3 left over which went to 3 of the victims. 

     Right now we need to completely wrap the families who lost loved ones in a quilt.  Today I heard from one of the friends of Rebecca Wingo who told me she left behind her mom, dad and 2 children and how much it would mean to her family to have a quilt from someone letting them know they care.  Wow!  I was so touched, I cried.

     I cannot nor did I do this on my own. A group from Canada sent in 6, a group from California has made and sent it over 50, I have sent 8 and have 2 in process, one of Aurora's dispatchers has made 2.  But we still need more.

    We need at least 16 that I can count just for loved ones and another 54 for victims.

    Please Linda, can you help us spread the word?  If someone wants to step up and make a quilt for a family member I am asking them to contact me because some of the people are already spoken for and it would be wonderful! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aurora-Colorado-Emergency-Responder-Quilts/401592493230782

    With so many scams, I want you to also know these quilts do not come to me...they go directly to Aurora Colorado. 

Jean
A Bed Without A Quilt, Is Like A Sky Without Stars!
http://quiltingranny.blogspot.com

What do beagles do on cold rainy days?

Take a nap just like beagle Sammy does. 

She knows she's special because she get to nap on a quilt!  The quilt is called Star Formation and kits are available here:  Star Formation.
The fabrics used in this quilt kit are Bittersweet from Benartex.
Read more about this kit here: As Seen In American Patchwork & Quilting: STAR FORMATION

Yum Yum! Ole Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Treats to Goblin Up**

Ingredients

1 cup white corn syrup
1 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
6 cups Rice Krispies
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 oz butterscotch chips
Milk
Butter

Preparation

1. Frosting:
2. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips, and mix with a little milk to thin the mixture
3. Rice Krispies
4. Combine white corn syrup and white sugar in pot and bring to a boil
5. Add peanut butter to the mixture and stir
6. Add Rice Krispies to the mixture and stir
7. Butter a baking pan, then pour Rice Krispies mixture into the pan and press lightly

 

**Thanks GE Appliance Recipes! 

Girlie Girl says it's "lip smacking good"

5 Yard Quickie Pattern makes two quilts!

One 5 yard bundle can be easily turned into two baby quilts instead of one large quilt.
 
The pattern makes one quilt 56" x 80" (10 rows of 7 blocks)
or divide your rows into sections of (5 rows of 7 blocks) and make two 40" x 56" quilts. 

Quilt sampler Barb made this quilt and then decided to take it apart in the middle to make two quilts!  TA-DA!  TWO SMALLER QUILTS! 

These are quilts that go together quickly, a great project for when you want to
make a fun fast quilt for babies, kids, lap quilts or charities.

To make this quilt you need this:
Our Free Pattern:  Bars & Squares Quickie Pattern

Fabric:  5 YARD BUNDLE (five 1 yard cuts of coordinated quilters quality fabrics from our shop).

Lighthouse Quilt Guild vendor night

We were the vendor last night at the Lighthouse Quilt Guild in Grand Haven, MI.  Guild members were treated to Edyta Sitar's quilt lecture and trunk show after a day of class!

Does this girl ever sleep? She shared many finished quilts that she pieced, appliqued and quilted!


Thank you Lighthouse Quilt Guild members for making us feel so welcome.


We also learned how Edyta pronounced her name: ah - de - ta!

Brewsky from Clothworks

Barb Tourtillotte celebrates beer with her new collection, Brewsky by Clothworks.

Barb's unique style shines as she depicts myriad beer varieties. 

What a wonderful way to personalize a gift for your beer lover. 

Quilt Kit TOP - Brewsky

Quilt includes approx: 8 1/4 yards of fabric
Finished size: 54" x 71"

 Free Pattern from Clothworks

The fabrics used in this quilt are as pictured.

Dr Seuss fabrics available at Abbi Mays fabric Shop

Making perfect binding corners

Here's a free tip from Craftsy instructor Jenny Doan for making perfect corners when binding your quilts. Like this tip? Be sure to take a look at Jenny's online Craftsy Class, Quilting Quickly II by clicking: 

http://www.craftsy.com/ext/FBYT_Quilting21

Marblehead Gourds coupon!

I really like the colors in Marblehead from Paintbrush Stuidos from Ro Gregg -

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because there are so many colorways to choose from!

Here is a coupon code to get $5.00 off your next order
of Marblehead fabrics over $25: bloggergourds

Do you like small wool projects?

If so, I have the perfect layer cake (10" squares) for you!

Independence Trail WOOL from Moda by Minick and Simpson
These 100% wool 10" squares would work great for your small projects! There are a total of 40 squares in the layer cake with twenty-four different patterns in colors like: dark blue, black, dark red, grey and dark tans....

Show and Tell: Choo Choo Mat!

Charles made this mat!

He thought that you might like to see the finished mat that he made for his two grandsons. He found a rough looking one on line and polished it up some .  He liked making them so much that he made two for the pastors grandsons and for couple of missionary kids . It's easy to put their toys in, roll up and travel with!