Designing and Creating

I'm home today, watching Quahog. He's  recovering from his surgery so while sitting here I decided to try to design a new pincushion. This is what I came up with.  I got the top done but somewhere between  making the top and putting it together the whole plan changed.

Before I knew it, I was cutting out more flowers, adding stems and working on either a runner or a pillow.

Here's a close up of one of the flowers. The center will have a button in it - like the pincushion does.

This is not the best photo for color but this is the fabric that I want as my borders. If you could see it really close up you'd see that the gold of the applique background is in the print. I think when it's done it'll have an old feel to it. I do plan on adding some embroidery vines  and who knows what else.  For now this is a start.

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Two thumbs up... Valley Diner

I finally found a place to go for breakfast, sit and relax before my day gets rollin' - Valley Diner in Apple Valley. When you walk in Jacquie meets you with a great smile and a hot cup of coffee.

Then you see Tony. He's at the grill flippin' pancakes and cookin' up a storm.

On the walls are nostalgic posters of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and Elvis. The walls are done in soft yellows and crisp blues. Here's a little sitting room where kids can play and Mom's can chat. The red faux suede couch is great

I loved the tile walls.. they give that diner feel. Your meal is served on Fiesta ware dishes that match the tiles.

If you feel like sitting and watching CNN in the morning, they have a big screen TV. Start your day off knowing all the happenings from around the world.

They serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Open 7 days a week....  You've gotta give them a try. And for the record, they have great Malted Waffles with strawberries.

                          Valley Diner   15322 Galaxie Avenue    Apple Valley, MN  55124 

Bus to the Minnesota Quilter's Show

Are you going to the Minnesota Quilter's Show in Rochester?

Why spend the money on gas and parking? 

Fabric Town has chartered a coach  to take you to and from the show.

On Thursday, June 14th, our bus departs Fabric Town at 9:00 AM. 

You'll arrive at the Civic Center approximately 10:30. Spend the entire day enjoying the wonderful quilts and vendors, then get back on the bus at 4:00 PM. We'll have you home by 5:30.

Upon boarding the bus, you'll receive a $10 gift certificate to Fabric Town, and a treat bag. 

Our way of saying Thank you.

Our seat charge is $29. 

We are trying to get the cost of a pre-paid wrist band to get you into the show without waiting in long lines. This will be in addition to the seat charge. When you sign up, let us know if you would like a wrist band and we will contact you with the cost.

Last year we filled up and had a waiting list.... call as soon as possible to reserve your seat. 

(952) 432-1827

Friday the 13th

 Are you superstitious? Do you think that a black cat walking in your path is bad luck?

Friday the 13th... it's just the day after the 12th and right before the 14th. No big deal, just be sure to carry a rabbits foot in your pocket and all will be well.

Patti

New, fun fabrics arrived this morning.

A fun new line arrived this morning. When we ordered it we had a plan. "Fire Escape" by Atkinson Designs.

The soft teal against the lily pad green gives a great contrast. Add just a touch of metallic and you get just a bit of sparkle.

Gotta love Dimples. From a distance they appear solid or slightly mottled.

Close up you can see the texture and pattern. I love these for blenders. I'd like every color in all the shades.

I fell in love with this colorway. Fall is my favorite season and nothing says it like a rich rusty orange

and a gold and orange combination.

When I look at these I can picture a fall bag or tote. Stipple down the background of the large print and watch the design really pop. Tomorrow I'll have to find a new pattern.  What I really need is more time, so many ideas, and never enough time.