Sharing!

That's really what it's all about!  This blog has a few quilts I wanted to share that I've been collecting pictures of....

Yesterday was our Super Bolt Sunday along with a Sit & Sew.  It was a blast!!!  Everyone had a wonderful time and the store was hopping!!!  The food was great - if I do say so myself!  So good in fact - I served it again today for lunch and the girls loved it!

 Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Cole Slaw and Potato Chips

Last week Elaine finished up this fabulous quilt top.  The colours are so rich looking, the quilt just pops!  I took this photo last week and today it went off to Sandy Lindal to be quilted (I think?!?!)  The fabrics are from a kit that Elaine purchased and it really is spectacular.....

This is Shirley's quilt.  It's a One Block Wonder and she brought it to show me and to pick out borders.  She wanted me to see how it turned out since way back in May I helped her pick the original fabric....I absolutely love it!  If you click on it, you will get a closer picture......

Sandy came by to drop off Gillian's quilt, all quilted!  If I remember correctly, I think she picked it up on Friday or Saturday.  She did an amazing job with the quilting (as usual) - now Gillian and I are going to scallop the edges - it will be stunning!  If you click on it you may be able to see the quilting pattern a little better.....

There's quite alot of changes going on still at the store.  Hopefully I will be done by Thursday for the Open House.  Hope you will all be dropping by to see what's going on and sign up for some great classes, they are filling up fast so stop procrastinating!!!  Just kidding, that would be me!

Off to take advantage of my day off and get some quilting done!  Back on Wednesday.....

Happy Quilting!

Jo-Ann

We're still busy!

Getting out a newsletter is always a challenge but we are working very hard to get it done......  The Cock A Doodle Quilt Club has received a great response and our first Pre-Notification of What's New and What's happening went out today to our current members - wow!

It looks like we will be launching our On-Line Store shortly as well - things are hopping!  It's so exciting!

Tony and Linda dropped by on Thursday to show off their French Braid quilt which Tony quilted on his long arm - he's a very accomplished Long Arm Quilter - pick up his card the next time you're in the store or call the store for more info.....

He and Linda took Elaine's class last spring and they've made a bunch of these quilts in all different colourways - they're gorgeous!

Hope you all are having a great summer!  Enjoy the heat - we really don't get enough of these days!

Happy Quilting!

Jo-Ann

Busy,busy,busy!

We're all pretty busy here!  I worked Friday night and we also had Applique Club and I worked today......I started a small project which I will put borders on at home.

This is a miniature quilt, of course when I bought the pattern I thought it was full size but the larger HST's (Half Square Triangle) are 2-1/2" and the small ones are 1-1/2".

I hand picked each fabric from my stash and I have a couple of tips that might help you out when choosing a quilt like this.

TIP:  First, I made the HST's a little larger than required and then cut them down to size - the 2-1/2" size I made 3" and the 1-1/2" size I made 2", then cut them to size.

The second tip has a photo - which refers to the block with the 4 1-1/2" HST's.  I chain stitch them in order and when I cut them I leave the two matching pieces together (I don't cut the thread between them).  Then I lay them on the ironing board and face one to the left and the second one to the right and press them.  The seams are now pressed opposite each other and nestle nicely for a perfect match.  I then take it over to the machine and fold it over and sew my seam.

Karen and Raili stopped by today to "wow" me with a quilt top and sign up for the Cock A Doodle Quilt Club.  So the quilt top is the 2009 Buck-A-Block with a twist.  Instead of putting in the large plain blocks in between the HST blocks she designed a gorgeous Pinwheel Block which really looks fabulous!...I also love her dark border, it really frames the quilt.  From what I understand this quilt will be hanging at the York Heritage Show in November.......

 Last but not least, I got another Farmer's Wife block done this week.  I finally started hand piecing again to go with my blitz at cutting.....happy to get another one done.....

I also prepared lunch for tomorrow and will be there again in the morning to make lunch....

Come on by and say hi!!!!

Happy Quilting!

Jo-Ann