Show & Tell!

Happy Thursday, Everyone!!!

We have had some great show & tell today! 

First, Carol brought in one of her first blocks using her new Accuquilt Cutting System!!!  She just got her machine last week and has made an Hourglass block using only one die.

She also brought in a beautiful quilt using big squares - I love purple & green together!

Pictured here with her mom, Ivory.

Carol's mom, Ivory (don't you love her name), brought in two hand appliqued quilts - the design the block by using a leaf from her yard.  They are both so beautiful and she plans to handquilt them.  Can't wait to see them when she is finish.



Want it to Sparkle!

Want to add alittle sparkle to your quilts or other sewing?!?  Just got in Angelina Fibers are here.  These "hot fix" fibers may be heat bonded together to produce a non-woven type of fabric. 

So many ways to use - make the snow sparkle, stars twinkle or maybe a little glistening of dew on the grass.

Into spinning - add alittle to your art batts!  How fun to spin!  

Accuquilt & Scraps!

I love the Accuquilt!!!!  How many of you have a box, bag or basket of scraps in your closet or sewing room???  After getting the Accuquilt and the 12" block dies, I decided to see what I could make with some of them.
So first I lowered my ironing board to where I could sit down (alot easier on my back!)  Started pressing and putting in stacks according to the size of the scraps.  I then looked at the patterns that can be made with the 12" block dies and picked out the Sawtooth Star.  I love this pattern and decided to make it just as scrappy as I could.
I choose all the light prints for the backgrounds and the darks for the center and star points.  I did not stack as many on the die as I could have because I wanted to get use to cutting with it - Wow! - it was so fast!  Plus the points are cut off the triangles so it fit together so easy.  Any imperfections with points was not the cutting but my sewing.... I got in such a hurry to see the next one!

I also cut out 2 1/2" strips with the Accuquilt.  I plan to make a queen size quilt and use the strips for a scrappy binding.

If you have never saw an Accuquilt Cutting System (www.accuquilt.com)  - drop by the shop and see how it works!  Got a special going on for the month of February.  The Accuquilt Cutting system is usually  $349 but during February you can buy one for $269.95!  Comes with a mat & die to get you started.  Plus when you buy your Accuquilt from us - you will get 25% off your dies anytime you buy one at the shop!

You can call me at 423-507-1301 if you have any questions.

A Few New Patterns & Books

Got a few new patterns & books in the shop:

I wish I had time to make them all!!!!

I love Show & Tell!!!

 I just love show & tell and I know everyone else does too!  It is so much fun when someone brings in something that they have made for us to see.
Mary made this beautiful quilt.  It is a snail's trail pattern done in such bright, happy fabrics.  Can't wait to see how she hand quilts it!

Connie is doing a great project each month.  We were so happy when she brought her Easter wallhanging to show us.  She does such a great job at paper piecing!!!

 I really enjoyed Laura & Shirley coming by.  Laura came another day and spent a few hours with me me.  We enjoyed knitting together.  She is working on a couple classes for the shop including a sock knitting class!  As soon as we get them schedule, will pass on the info!

Yellow, Blue & Green Quilt Makes if Feel like Spring!

Here is a Take 5 done up in the beautiful Maywood Roses fabrics.  We the fabric in the blue & yellow or the deep pink & green print.  The quilt reminds me of spring.  The pattern is easy to cut and piece or you can really get it done fast by using the pre-cut kits that are in the shop. 
We have the Take 5 kits in Maywood Roses, Maywood Luna II (which is the brown & pink that was pictured a few weeks back) and also in a beautiful batik fabrics.
The back of the yellow quilt has the Rose stripe with a yellow on each side, making it a reversible quilt!.
I also just had to have Britney take a picture with the flowers that are already blooming in the yard.

The kits come with 20 precut blocks and the pattern.  Great if you want to get right to the piecing or if you are a beginner.

Accuquilt Cutting System is on its Way!

I have become an Accuquilt Dealer!  The Accuquilt GO & Baby GO systems should be here by next  week, along with several dies.  I can order any of the dies that are on website and I will honor their sale prices.

If you have not went to the Accuquilt website and are interested in what it is go to www.accuquilt.com and check out the videos.  If you hate to cute, have problems getting accurate cuts, have any physical problems that make it hard for you to hold a rotary cutter or scissors, an Accuquilt might help you continue with your love of quilting.

I love my Accuquilt Studio but it is not portable.  The GO can be folded and taken to classes, guild, and even vacation.  I will offer great prices on the GO and the dies - so check it out.  Who knows there are always birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays to add it to your list that they can choose from!