January 2014

Another new year is here!   We are excited to show our new Saturday Sampler program.  We are doing 12" pieced blocks in two different color ways . . . AND . . . we are adding an embroidery option.  You may choose to embroider 8" blocks that compliment the pieced block, and we will show you a setting that combines the blocks in one quilt. The embroidery blocks will be offered as a kit at the February Saturday Sampler class.  The kit will include the fabric and patterns for twelve months.  The embroidered blocks will follow "A Country Life" theme.

If you prefer not to do embroidery, that certainly is an option and we will show a quilt using only the pieced blocks.  Both quilts are going to be just lovely.

And . . . as if that isn't enough options, if you make the pieced blocks, you may also add another color of your choosing.  For example, if you want a black and pink quilt, you may add pink fabric to the kit we give you for the black block.   (You will pay for your own added fabric if you pick that option.)

Of course we also have to do an appliqued quilt.  This year we have chosen "boots", with the finished quilt being called "All About the Boots".  There will be twelve boot blocks presented through the year and a topper that coordinates with the quilt.  We will also show you other settings for the appliqued blocks, just in case you want to also make a wall hanging, pillows, runners or other home decor.

Here are block options for the embroidery in the black color way . . .

 another embroidered block . . .

January 12"  pieced block in black . . . 

 The January appliqued boot block . . .

 Pieced block in the red color way . . .

 Here are some of the blocks displayed together in the red color way.  Aren't they pretty!!!

November Saturday Sampler

It is a beautiful November day and great to visit with our lovely Saturday Sampler ladies.  We appreciate each one of you, those who were here and those who couldn't make it.

For the Celebration! quilt, we will make two blocks this month. The first is colorful celebration treats,







and the second block is appliqued with cheerful balloons.   

The pieced quilt blocks are a repeat of two blocks done earlier in the year, there are two different options, one block with applique and one without. Be sure and save the left over green and tan triangles for next month's block.

Here is the fall colorway, it is gorgeous.  We are so excited that we're almost finished with these quilts and hope you will like the finished project.  We are also anxious to see the design you choose if you use your blocks in a different pattern than we chose.  Have a happy time sewing! 

 

October Saturday Sampler

It is beautiful October.  The mountains are snowcapped, and because of the rain everything still has a hint of green with fall colors abounding.  Love it!!!!

Here is the pink and green block . . .




. . . the fall color block, yours will not yet have the brown triangles sewn on. . . but since our quilt is all together, the photo looks like this!

And here is the Celebrate! project.  It is going to be a fun and colorful piece of art when completed.

If you missed our Saturday Sampler, please come in when you can and check out some of our luscious new fabrics, pre-cuts and other goodies. Hope to see you soon!

September Saturday Sampler

What a wonderful Saturday we have had.  It is grand to see our friends every month and share quilting ideas.  Here are the blocks for the month . . .

the pink and green block. . . .





. . . the autumn color way . . .
 

. . . and we are starting our third applique project for this year, A Celebration Quilt.  It can be used for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and any special occasion.  Use it for your children, grandchildren, friends and other family members.  The first block is party hats.

IT will be approximately 22 x 28 and maybe a little sashing thrown in, a nice project to bring out for special family times. 

 

August Saturday Sampler

We enjoyed meeting today for Saturday Sampler . . . a beautiful "headed toward end of summer day". The fields are green, the temps cooler in the mornings, just a great time of year.

Here is fall block for this month.   It is pictured in the quilt, your block will not yet have the browns on the outside.





and here is the pink and green block. Don't forget you are using green and beige pieces left over from last month's block.

"The Quilting Room" block is a black background with colorful spools of thread
appliqued in a row.
  

And here is a finished look at "The Quilting Room" project.  We have finishing instructions and kits that include the trim and buttons (not the sequins), the borders, binding and backing.  We also have the darling Ackfeld wire hangers in several styles.   

If you were not able to make it to the class, come in and see the samples, or if you live out-of-town we will be happy to mail!  Have a great day and hope to see you soon!

July Saturday Sampler

Hope you are enjoying this warm summer season.  What a great time for family outings, vacations, camping, gardening and quilting!  Here are photos of the Saturday blocks for July.  The first is "The Quilting Room" block.  Your kit contains all the fabric and the ribbon, you supply the buttons. We love it!






The pink and green block is shown already in the quilt . . .  set on point.  Your block will not yet be stitched into the quilt of course, so it ends with tan on one side and green on the other.Your fabric also includes only one red, so the center square will be the same color as the rectangles.

Here is the autumn color way, also stitched into the quilt.  Next month we will be giving instructions for putting the entire quilt together, so you can begin that portion of the project if you desire.

These blocks are all displayed in the store.  Come on in for a peek.  See you soon!

June Saturday Blocks

Don 't know where the time goes . . . sorry these are a bit late in being posted.  They are very pretty blocks.  Here is the pink/green "Cinnamon Spice" color way . . .







and . . . the Autumn quilt.  Don't you just love, love, love these warm tones!

And the second block in "The Quilting Room" series.  This is darn cute!

We are having a little contest with "The Quilting Room" block.  Each month of this year we have shown "extra" ideas for using the blocks and this month we are opening the creative process to you. Use the artwork in this block and create something of your own.  Maybe a little bag, a book cover, an apron . . . anything you desire. Bring it to the July meeting.  Prizes will be given!