Just a Peek

It's been so much fun choosing fabric for our version of the Twin Cities Shop Hop Quilt 2010. Laurel designed the quilt, sewed all the blocks and Pam is quilting it. We hope you love it as much as we do! We will have plenty of kits available in case you do!

Zippers Galore!

I had a great time Saturday using the fun colored zippers from Atkinson Designs. Terry's new pattern- Cash and Carry is so fun to sew and so simple! There are 3 styles of tiny little bags to sew- I can't decide which is my favorite. I just know I will make lots of them for friends and family. Directions for putting in the zippers couldn't be easier. The visuals are great. Each bag is completely lined- you don't even realize your have the lining done until you have finished your bag- bet you can't make just one!

Winter Class Sign-up continues...

I can't believe how many gals stood in line last Saturday morning to begin our Winter 2010 class sign-up. Thank you to all who braved the cold weather! If you haven't stopped in there are still lots of openings. Come check out the great samples. Can't take the class- pick up the pattern and a kit, or pick your own fabric. Don't forget- it's always good luck to start a new quilt in the New Year! Here's a picture of the Easy as Pie sample. The fabric is from Moda- Laundry Basket is the designer. I love that she chose to combine prints and Batiks in her collection. The pattern is Pie Crust Pile Up by Terry Atkinson. Lots of sizes to choose from. Stop in soon!

February Snap Sack

I just love the new little Snap Sack Quilts in a bag. You get all the fabric for top, back and binding and the pattern directions for just $12.95 each month. You only need to provide the thread and batting and a little sew time. A new one will be hanging the 15th of each month. Come get yours today!

Kaye England Visits Bear Patch

What a wonderful time we had with Kaye. She made us laugh, she showed her beautiful quilts, and she helped us learn smart piecing techniques. I love that a portion of the sales of her rulers goes to Susan G. Komen research. Thanks Kaye!

More Retreat Photos

I just had to publish a few more photos!

Retreat Fun

We had such a great time at our fall retreat! How could the time go by so quickly? There was lots of laughter- it's a wonder how all those many projects were completed! I tried out a few new recipes for breakfast and dessert and made some old favorites for dinner. Nancy and Leisl's soups were yummy. Sandy and Deb made the oh-so-good cucumber sandwiches in the afternoon to keep our energy levels up. Lots of mini lessons on things we forgot (or never knew) and some fun projects to make for gifts or to keep for ourselves. I even made 2 table toppers for our Christmas window display at the store and a fantastic bag from Kwik Sew using Free Spirit's laminated fabric. Before we knew it, it was time to pack it all back up. Can't wait until we all get together again in March. I better start trying out new recipes on Bob....