NEW FABRIC

I just received some new fabric from Northcott.  Its called Cayuga, with the pattern from The Pieceful Quilter called coconuts.  The fabric is in the beige and brown tones.  Beautiful, if I do say so myself!  Also from Northcott, a new Christmas panel that will go with the Metallic Christmas Stonehenge.  It has Cardinals, Trees and Presents.  This is a great time when its so hot to be outside, to start making those Christmas presents.

I was thinking that I would list my UFOs or WIPs on the blog and when its done 'check' it off  lets see how many I can get done before the year is up.  You can keep track of what I'm doing and this may inspire you all to finish off your unfinished projects.
The making of the list may take awhile so stay tuned.

Shirley and I have picked the date for the next Open House we have in the fall.  It will be September 17th.  We rent a hall, bring our new samples talk about whats going on at our shops and try to get one or two speakers.  Lots of fun had by all.  Tickets are $5 and some of the proceeds will go to the womens Shelter in Strathroy.

Later

CRAB APPLE HILL WALLHANGING

I just picked up my quilt Snow Days by Crab-Apple Hill  from Jack Stewart  in Corunna.  He did another amazing job machine quilting a quilt.  I was only going to embroider one block  but got hooked and did the whole pattern.  Enjoyed that very much - hand stitching last summer on the deck.   I had no idea how to quilt this wallhanging because of all the hand embroidery  that was in it.  He did a fabulous job!  Thanks Jack.

NEW FABRICS AND DATE FOR RETREAT

I have been receiving some new fabrics:

Secret Garden by Lynette Anderson

Bits and Pieces by Kathy Schmitz Moda Fabrics

From Northcott-Stonehenge, Oh Canada 

Stonehenge,Woodland

From Batavian Batiks gorgeous batiks in teals, turquoise and sand

They all have patterns either free on line or at the store.

I'm busy trying to make up some of the patterns to show off the fabrics. 

Shirley and I are doing our Material Girls Retreat this November.

Spaces are filling up fast.  If you are interested please call or email

for more information and to save your spot.  November 9-11 in Cambridge.

Talk to you soon,  Joan