Day one is done.

Day one of Quilt Minnesota is done. I was up early and at the shop to double check everything.

* Passports stamped
* Charm Square
* Quilting Tip
* Pattern for block
* Pewter Charms ready

All the displays were OK with kits and patterns out.
Bathroom cleaned, and stocked.

Before I knew it, it is was time.... the first hopper arrived at 9:30. From then on it was just a happy blur. We would be packed with hoppers and then get a lull. Then you'd look up and in the door would come another wave of ladies laughing and having fun.

The bus arrived a bit late but was full of happy, fun quilters. We got them stamped, their fabrics cut, kits and other items rung up and bagged and got them back on the bus. From the comments that were made to us, they enjoyed the hop.

Tomorrow we will start all over... another fun filled day.

I want to say thank you for all the wonderful comments that were made about the shop. It's nice to know that were on the right track. As always, we appreciate your business and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Patti

Excited...it starts tomorrow

It's finally here.... Quilt Minnesota 2011 kicks off tomorrow morning!

Are you excited? Did you grab your quilting buddies and make plans to hop?

I've seen a few photo's of the projects that some of the shops have made from this years line of fabric. One word..... Creative. From Bed Size Quilts to throws, totes to table toppers, there's something for everyone. And that's just the start, we've all been working very hard to get in the latest lines of fabric, newest notions and make up some hard to resist projects.

I hope you all have a great time. Drive safely and be sure to say "Hi" when you're in the shop.

Happy Hopping,
Patti

Vignette in Stitches Mystery Quilt

The wait is over. We finally received the issues of the Vignette magazine we ordered.
For those unfamiliar with Vignette, it's from Australia. It's got the best receipes, some embroidery.. like the one the ladies are doing shown here, and lots of other fun articles, pictures and more.

A few months ago, Linda P. was in picking out her fabrics for the pieced sections. She was choosing them from our "Daydreams" line. Her threads coordinate perfectly to the fabric. It's turning out so sweet, and fresh looking.
Next Sandy S. started making hers... and the list continues.

Embroidery Club met yesterday, Sandy S. was nice enough to let me take a couple photo's of her blocks. I wish I could get better close up's, the stitching is wonderful. I honestly envy the ladies that can do embroidery with such consistant stitch lengths and perfect curves.

So, if you would like to make this little mystery quilt, we have the first three issues in the shop. I must warn you - they are a bit spendy, but this project is well worth the extra cost.

Is this Wicked Awesome or what????

Well, here are the first three blocks of what I think is the most Wickedly Awesome Embroidery Block-of-the- month I've ever seen. It's called "Witches n Stitches Bootique" by "Oh my Bloomin' Threads."

Sandy D. is working on completing the handwork and then we'll pick out the fabrics for the pieced blocks. We've ordered some really cute ones.
We should be officially starting the BOM August 15th. More details to follow. Just had to share these with you. Good job Sandy!!!

The new "Chicklets" are done.

My apologies to the ladies that were in looking for more "Chicklets". It seems like they just evaporate off the shelves.

I spent the weekend folding and packing up LOTS of them. I hope this will hold you over for a while.

There's a box all tagged and tied up, ready to put out on Monday. These are just waiting for the tags and to be tied.

I owe a Thank You to a special friend, Julie Stewart. Julie owns "Keepsake Cottage Fabrics" in Bothell, Wa. She told me about the little packs at a retreat we were on together. Following her lead, I decided to make up a few.... a few has ended up being more like hundreds. Thank you, Julie for a nice little tip.

I'll finish these up and they'll be available on Monday.

Patti

Other Patti's Garden

I spent yesterday with Patti H... known to many as "Other Patti".We worked on the class schedule, finished up some loose ends for the upcoming Quilt Minnesota Shop Hop and then just relaxed.

I had to share these pictures of Pattis garden. Right now she's getting ready to go to Michigan to pack up her Mother and bring her back to move into her house.So, on top the things she does for the shop, she also has her long arm business and is re-vamping her entire home to accommodate her Mother and all her Mother's belongings.
When I was looking at her gardens,I loved the Shabby Chic, English Garden feeling I got. Patti said she hadn't had time to take care of them lately.Between the nasty weather, then the house re-do and trying to keep up on the customer quilting, the gardens had to take a back burner.I found them quite charming. She has a lot of little added touches that give each garden a special feel. The little bird house on the rusty milk can, the little iron chair sitting in the corner. So, there may be a few weeds... life is full of a few weeds.

This was so cute, just an added touch of color.

While I was taking the pictures a Monarch butterfly was floating in and out of the flowers. It's been years since I've seen one. That just added to the tranquil feel.

I hope you enjoyed seeing Pattis garden. I know I'll go back and spend a little more time there before summer ends. Maybe enjoy it with her Mom.

Thanks Patti H, for a fun day.

Almost ready for the Hop.

We have our "Quilt Minnesota" display all set up and ready for everyone to see.

The new line of fabric for this hop is really getting
a warm reception. We've been pre-selling it since we opened the boxes. Yesterday a customer on vacation from Connecticut was in, and pre ordered 10 yards. She's from here originally and loved the fabric.


Becky designed and made the quilt on the bed. Can't you just picture it on a bed in a cabin, it
gives you that Up North feeling. We do have a limited number of kits available for the quilt.
If you would like us to hold one for you, give the shop a call today.



Here's a close up of the quilt blocks. I love the way Becky used the border stripe in the
quilt. She just randomly mixed it through so it says Minnesota throughout.























Theresa made up the Pillow case above the bed the apron and blue table runner.
Jamie made up the Red table runner. I think everyone of the samples displays
the fabrics well.


Only a few days left til the hop starts...
I hope you're all as excited as we are.

Let's make 2011 a hop to remember.

Patti