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| This photo slideshow personalized with Smilebox I hope to get a little quilting done this week; John is working on another red and white miniature; they are so cute. Have a Happy New Year and we will have lots of pictures of new kits to show you Next Year! Brooke |
Monday, December 26, 2011
A Christmas Holiday Project
There was a big pile of snow at the bottom of our driveway after it was plowed last week. The snow was just right for sculpting. Here is a little Smilebox of the project!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
A Few of Kate's Projects
Kate and John bought a lot of fabric at Quilt Market in October and they both have been busy designing, cutting and sewing new laser cut kits out of it.
Some of the new laser cut kits will have Braided Borders - but instead of having to cut them yourself, Kate cuts all the strips, the exact right size, on the laser and you just sew. Don't you love pre-cut kits?!! Wait till you see the one that John just finished, WOW! More pictures next week and the new kits will be in the catalog soon. Here is the web address in case you want to look at what we have in stock now.
And, for Christmas, Kate has made a darling quilt for her friend's little girl, Charlie. Of course, it was machine quilted on the Multi-Frame. I really like the puzzle design she used for the quilting pattern. But the interesting thing is that she used a plush Minkee-like fabric on the back. We always tell quilters not to do that, since it is kind of stretchy, a little bulky and unpredictable. But the back turned out fine and I think the quilt is going to be a big hit with Charlie - she is five.
John just finished piecing a plaid version of "Charlie's Quilt" out of light and dark plaids. He is just starting to quilt it; it is a lot different look because of the colors and I like it too!
When you see pictures of Kate in our advertisements or if you seen her at a quilt show, you have probably noticed her long hair. She doesn't cut it very often but last week was the day. Here are before and after pictures. They cut off 21" and she was able to donate 17" to "Locks for Love". She has such pretty, thick hair - that's her Mom talking.
Wow, Christmas is approaching fast! I am still waiting for one gift to arrive and am planning some very short sessions of cookie making. We are looking forward to seeing our family and to quiet, happy times. We wish you the same!
Brooke
Some of the new laser cut kits will have Braided Borders - but instead of having to cut them yourself, Kate cuts all the strips, the exact right size, on the laser and you just sew. Don't you love pre-cut kits?!! Wait till you see the one that John just finished, WOW! More pictures next week and the new kits will be in the catalog soon. Here is the web address in case you want to look at what we have in stock now.
John just finished piecing a plaid version of "Charlie's Quilt" out of light and dark plaids. He is just starting to quilt it; it is a lot different look because of the colors and I like it too!
Wow, Christmas is approaching fast! I am still waiting for one gift to arrive and am planning some very short sessions of cookie making. We are looking forward to seeing our family and to quiet, happy times. We wish you the same!
Brooke
Friday, December 9, 2011
August's Class Projects
Okay, finally, I have the photos taken of the class projects for this August's Quilt Retreat here in Montana. There will be three classes and John has chosen "confident beginner" to intermediate projects - one for each day.
The 9" Glorified Nine Patch is a great introduction to curved piecing with its gentle curves. If you want a challenge, John will teach you the 4" miniature.
Pine Burr is a good way to solidify the 1/4" seam skill and to gain confidence in set in corners. This is a big block, 17.5" and you can go on to make a beautiful bed size quilt that really looks classic.
Then there is the "Galaxy" Wheel of Mystery or the Rectangular Wheel of Mystery. John designed both of them; the Rectangular Wheel of Mystery is the easier version. "Galaxy" has six different sizes of blocks (I would really recommend you get a pre-cut kit for this one!)
Hope your holiday preparations are coming along; be careful out there and have a great holiday! We are starting to plan our Christmas Eve and Day celebration, I do not think we will be short of food. Best wishes to you for this special season!
Brooke
The 9" Glorified Nine Patch is a great introduction to curved piecing with its gentle curves. If you want a challenge, John will teach you the 4" miniature.
Pine Burr is a good way to solidify the 1/4" seam skill and to gain confidence in set in corners. This is a big block, 17.5" and you can go on to make a beautiful bed size quilt that really looks classic.
Then there is the "Galaxy" Wheel of Mystery or the Rectangular Wheel of Mystery. John designed both of them; the Rectangular Wheel of Mystery is the easier version. "Galaxy" has six different sizes of blocks (I would really recommend you get a pre-cut kit for this one!)
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| Customize your own slideshow design Here is a link to the registration information if you don't have it already, or call us at 800 745 3596. We still have some spots open. Please let me know if you have any questions about the retreat; we are getting excited! |
Hope your holiday preparations are coming along; be careful out there and have a great holiday! We are starting to plan our Christmas Eve and Day celebration, I do not think we will be short of food. Best wishes to you for this special season!
Brooke
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