fig tree

i was busy busy on Saturday.  i quilted the new fig tree quilt mom designed.  we used a cream background and a Patisserie layer cake.  it is gorgeous.  it is an old fashioned twister pattern.  it is still unnamed, but i do have pics and the pattern will be done asap.  i went outside my very non-traditional machine quilting box and stitched only in the border and the background with a cream thread.  mom even pieced in a strip of dark rose ribbon along the border.  the ribbon is satin finish and doesn’t shrink in the wash so it rippled so it has a gathered look to it. 

and this on is a picture of the ribbon.

 i also did a christmas display by the door.

mom still has to add grommets to the quilt mn bag she put together.  when that’s done; i’ll post a pic of that too.

happy quilting, april 🙂 

america

June is half over and July 4th is right around the corner.  We’ve put together a display celebrating our country’s birthday.  The tablerunners and the Liberty table topper are still available in kits.

Along with another favorite made out of Anna Griffin’s Millicent line, Market Sack.  This is a better pic of it.  It uses         2 1/2 x 22 inch strips.  So much fun for summer.

happy quilting–apriL

terry cloth

I know it has been several days (perhaps a week or so) since the last post.  We have been busy though–not just sitting around and enjoying the wonderful weather that summer has finally brought us.  Mom has just finished up 3 quilts; 2 of which I have already quilted (1 of those has been bound also).  The last one is big–full/queen so that one will be finished up next week.

Mom was trying to come up with something fun and exciting for the summer months.  She came up with TERRY CLOTH, and not just towels and baby bibs.  She incorporated it into a quilt like chenille or flannel.  It is absolutly snuggly and perfect for the summertime.  She whipped up 2 samples:  1 uses sage chenille and Frosted Memories (Holly Taylor’s Christmas line) the other uses cream chenille with Patisserie Fig Tree’s new line.  We have kits available, but are limited.  They each take 2 charm packs, border, yardage and terry cloth.  Eskimo Kisses comes in Mint 56 x 64 for$64.00 and Vanilla 64 x 64 and $74.00.   Kits include binding and pattern.

 

Here’s a picture Anna Griffin’s line Millicent; Razzberry Creek is on the bed, Mint Condition in purple, Paris at Night in black.

A close up of Razzberry Creek.

A new fun baby quilt made from Little Man and Me, Too; note that the center panel of blocks is a pre-printed panel.  Makes this project fun and easy.

Lastly, one of our window display of Fig Tree.

Stop by soon to see what’s new!! 

happy quilting–april

Fig Tree

The new Fig Tree quilt is not quite finished–when it is we’ll be switching around the store, putting Fig Tree in the window and moving Anna Griffin over to the other bed. It will look like summer; we can’t wait! Also, Fig Tree will be piloting their new club in a couple weeks, we are thinking of joining it. Cost per person will be about $10.00 this includes free and i believe exclusive patterns. We’ll have more information if/when we sign-up. Let me know if you are interested. It should be fun.
happy quilting, april

Quilt MN 2009

Quilters–I’ve included a picture of all the prints ont the bolt and another of our quilt “Minnesota Fudge”. We will have this kitted and available for pre-order. Fabric retails for $8.99/yard. Fat quarters are $2.75 each. There are 16 different fabrics in 7 different prints and 6 different colors. Quilt Minnesota starts Friday, July 31st, but get your fabric paid for now, so you know you have it!

 

Happy quilting–april

Summer

we’ve got quilt mn 2009 fabrics in and have put together a pillowcase and a throw quilt, “Minnesota Fudge”. You can pre-order kits of both. I’ll get a pic up asap. Until then, happy quilting,
april

pour coudre

“pour coudre” is french for “to sew”. we are putting together another book and this will be the name. it will have several patterns for quilts that have a cottage look to them. easy, scrappy blocks that are perfect for summer. that’s something i’m looking forward to especially after that week of brrr cold weather.
also, i’ll be sending out another newsletter as soon as i get the events all planned for the next couple months. if you are interested in receiving the newsletter email me at sweetwatercottonshoppe@yahoo.com.
happy quilting–stay warm, april

new year

with the new year here and 2008 a distant memory we’ve got many things in store for 2009.

Wagon Trails–2009 block of the month, but my computer kept experiencing page errors, so if you would like a pic email me at sweetwatercottonshoppe@yahoo.com and i will attach a pic and information about it and send it off to you.

Hawaiian Celebrity Cruise Bus Tour–5 shoppes and 5 designers.  $65.00 for the day includes transportation, meals, and a chance to meet 5 celebrity designers.

Spring SWEET-BEE retreat–$75.00 a night 2 night min and up to 4 nights.  All meals included, double occupancy, and mystery pattern (kit seperate).  We’ll be staying on the beautiful banks of Lake Koronis in the new lodge that had a hot tub, pool, beautiful views in a cozy log cabin atmosphere.  Filling fast, contact me for information or to sign-up, 320.243.4436

hope your new year was wonderful–happy quilting, april

new block of the month

the snow has come twice this week and i can’t remember the last time i made a snow angel. this year i won’t pass up the chance.
moving on, mom is hard at work on the new block of the month. she has 4 of the 12 blocks done. we are planning to have it on display saturday, dec 13. stop by and check it out. if you won’t make it to town email me and i’ll email you a pic along with info and cost.
happy quilting,
april

holiday season

with the holiday season upon us, we are bustling.  new things are always coming to the front-moving to the back-taking our focus from the current.  there are just so many new things out there and even more on the way.  most recently we’ve put together a tree skirt and matching table topper using a variety of prints so it’s scrappy.  then i quilted the tree skirt with an antique tan and the topper with burgundy.  it speaks of a long ago christmas when time stood still and we stopped for a moment and enjoyed it.

happy holidays-may you stay warm, quilt often, and enjoy the little things

april