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!

Star Crossed Love Quilt Kit

 Meet Deb Tucker of Studio 108 Designs, we meet her at the ASQ show in Grand Rapids this summer:

This is what caught our eye, its called: Star Crossed Love!

Finished size: 72" x 92"

Block size: 9"

Skill level: Intermediate

We were amazed at how all the points matched up!
She showed us how easy it was to make this quilt using her ruler, Rapid Fire Hunters Star!


Deb designed this quilt in conjunction with  New York Times best selling author Marie Bostwick for her novel A Thread So Thin.  A spectacular project, it uses a collection of hand dyed  batik fat quarters (we substituted Over the Rainbow Batiks) and Deb’s Rapid Fire Hunter’s Star tool and techniques. A magnificent quilting job turns the quilt into a show-stopper.



Included in kit:
Quilt Pattern: Star Crossed Love from Studio 108 Design
25 fat quarters of Over the Rainbow Batiks
3 1/2 yards solid black for inner and outer border and binding.
Purchase your kit here for $108 + shipping:  STAR CROSSED LOVE

We highly recommend this ruler: Rapid Fire Hunters Star
and can be added to this order for $25.00
Click here to see a free video on how to use this ruler:
Hunter's Star

Just Arrived: PRECUTS Double Chocolat from Moda

by Three Sisters Design!

Double Chocolat Charm Packs  40 @ 5" squares $9.00 + Shipping

 

Double Chocolat Jelly Rolls $ 38.50 + Shipping

40 @ 2 1/2" x 44" strips

Double Chocolat Layer Cakes $38.50 + Shipping
42 @ 10" squares

Only 91 days!

Just Arrived! Falling Leaves Tonga Batiks

Timeless Treasures Tonga Falling Leaves batiks convey a sense of drama.  Finely engraved motifs boast a weathered vintage patina.  The paisleys and leaves exhibit great print detail.  The leaves from the large panel would make a fantastic applique pieces.  The quilt back print brings the whole collection together.  Hand dyed in Indonesia on premium cotton.

There are 11 prints included this panel 24" x 44"

The quilt kit is beautiful and easy!

Finished size: 60 in x 72 in
Skill level: beginner

Fabrics used in this quilt are as pictured (we've made no substitutions).


Down load free pattern here: Falling Leaves

Included in kit:
Approx: 8 1/4 yards fabric for top and binding.
Purchase your kit here for $92.95 + shipping: Falling Leaves

Good morning 1st day of fall!

Good morning!

Hummingbird!

I've been trying all summer to get a good picture of this cute little bird and finally.....

Sometimes it just takes patience and being at the right place at the right time!

Yum Yum! Skillet Meaty Lasagna Recipe at Cooking.com

Skillet Meaty Lasagna Recipe at Cooking.com

What's on YOUR bed?

This is pretty - one of our customers, Martha, made this quilt: Northern Star. 

The pattern is from Wing & Prayer Designs.
Fabrics are Timeless Treasures Tonga Batiks
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished size is 96" x 108"

Purchase your kit here: Northern Star

Never forget....

Never Forget This Day!
And Pray for our Fighting Men and Women in Harms Way! 

God Bless America!

Yum yum! Yogurt Zucchini Bread

 This moist, nutty bread is a terrific way to use up late-summer zucchini. The walnuts in the bread are super-heart-healthy, and the yogurt adds moisture without any fat.

Active Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Yield: Makes one 9-inch loaf

RECIPE INGREDIENTS
1 cup walnut halves (4 ounces)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plus
2 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1 cup coarsely grated zucchini (from about 1 medium zucchini)

 DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 325°.
Butter and flour a 9-by-4 1/2-inch metal loaf pan.
Spread the walnut halves in a pie plate and toast them for about 8 minutes, until they are fragrant. Transfer the toasted walnuts to a cutting board and coarsely chop them, then freeze for 5 minutes to cool.
In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar with the eggs, vegetable oil and fat-free yogurt.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients along with the grated zucchini and toasted walnuts and stir until the batter is evenly moistened.
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the loaf is risen and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

 Let the loaf cool on a rack for 30 minutes before unmolding and serving.

Over the Rainbow Batiks from Moda

OVER THE RAINBOW BATIKS

Over the Rainbow batiks certainly lives up to its name featuring every color

of the rainbow in this 50 piece collection.

 Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts creates beautiful batiks and prints, then turns those fabrics into stunning quilts. Her technique, skill and passion for the art of quilting is infectious to all that meet her.

The fabric collection comes in four colorways:
Horizon, Sunrise and Neutrals or Colorwheel (all fabrics)

What's on your bed?

Sue has a beautiful quilt called "Wild Goose Chase" on her bed. 

Included in kit:
 Pattern
14 fat quarters
2 1/2 yards ecru for backgrounds
2 1/2 yards outer border
Purchase your kits here for $75.95 + shipping: Wild Goose Chase