Shop Girl's Retreat

Twice a year, Jan & Diane run away to the Cabin in Idaho for a sewing fest & relaxation.

This year our husbands came up with us for the first 3 days. We visited Shoshone Falls in Twin Falls, pretty cool even in the late summer.

As soon as the men leave. . .WAHOO ! Break out the fabric! It’s time to sew!

Our goal was to complete 2, yes 2, king size quilts from the Halloween 1904 pattern.

Our plan of attack: Jan machine appliquéd – 102 stars – 6 pumpkins -12 leaves & vines -2 moons.

Meanwhile, Diane is piecing 768 black/cream half square triangles. (You did read that right, 768 and not using triangles on a roll).

16 Jane Austin movies and 5 days later (with a couple 16 plus hour days of straight sewing, a bit abusive but we figure that if we ever get confined to a work house sewing all day, we at least know we can do it) there they are, 2 of the most gorgeous Halloween quilts.

Now to save our pennies for the machine quilting.

Stop into the shop to see it and pick up your pattern. We also have a great selection of fabric’s that could be used. Or try adding some yummy wool. You could make it with only four blocks if you’re not up to the challenge of a 102 x 102 size quilt.

Hmmm what to sew next year? Happy quilting and may your bobbin never run out.

Ho Ho Ho...Merry Christmas to me!

It's just like Christmas when the machine quilter comes around!! Take a look at what Katie finished for me today. Once in a blue moon I make a quilt, just for me, and yup; it's another pinwheel. Wanna guess what my favorite block is?



I love the feathers she quilted in the outer border.

P.S. this is a class I'm teaching if any one feels like taking on a challenge.

Katie, you work miracles!! I love, love love this quilt! And now comes the best part....the binding!


Keep quilting, and remember, Chocolate won't solve anything, but it's a fine place to start!