sneak peaks

 Here are some close up shots of Primitive Gatherings finished "Home for the Holidays" quilt.  I am still plugging away on mine.  These are photos we took at Quilt Market.  I just love the fabrics.

 I have a bit of work to do!

And here is the new Block of the Month called "Vintage Rouge" by Vicki Bellino.  It is absolutely beautiful.  I have the fabrics for the blocks kitted up.  It is supposed to be a 6 month project.  The cost for each month's kit is $30.00.  The backing is not included with this one. The whole kit is ready to go if you want it all at once.  I have not yet begun to piece mine.  It has a bit of hand embroidery and applique.  I am hoping to offer a monthly class for this one starting in September, but will need to get my sample finished first!  It is truly magnificent.

Christmas in May...

 Here is Unseen Hand's "We Can Build A Snowman".   Erica from "Unseen Hands" helped get this ready to go.  Thanks, Erica!  I used the new "Hugs and Holly" fabric line to finish it.

 And then I had to make a snowman to go with the quilt!  This is "Snowbiz" from Sweet Meadow Farms

 This is a new panel from Red Rooster Fabrics called "Too Many Men"

Hillcreek Designs has made an embellishment pack to go along with it.

 Another new panel called "Down Under"  and another sample of "Abundantly Blessed"...my favorite easy quilt, ready for another baby to snuggle with.

 Another block from Crabapple Hill's "Gardener's Alphabet" finished.  This quilt is a real commitment.  Or maybe I should be committed...

 Also working on Primitive Gathering's new quilt...love the wool applique.

Still have a ways to go on the piecing...

 More new Christmas fabric.  The fun just never ends!

 Here are some of the companion pieces to "Too many Men".  They also have some project ideas.  Check

 out Red Rooster's website or stop in at Folktales to check them out!

May Day

Thanks to all of you who were able to come today and celebrate with me!  It was a very good day!

party, party, party...

May 5-tomorrow-is the party to celebrate the grand Re-opening of the bridge and the finished update/remodel at Folktales.  Noon till 6pm there will be food and beverages and door prizes as well as 30% OFF floral fabric on the bolt.  The food will be served on the property behind Folktales.  Look for the sign "Linda's Party".  There is ample parking in the back.  Hope to see you tomorrow!

MAY DAY! MAY DAY!

Folktales is having a

 Grand Re-opening Party!

The bridge is in, the paint is dry and the new merchandise is arriving...

Let's Party!

May 5, Noon to 6pm

Lunch!  Refreshments!  Prizes!

30% off all floral fabric on the bolt.

Yup, if it has a flower on it it is 30% OFF!

Here are a few photos of some of the new merchandise and finished projects to wet your appetite!

Sharon got a couple of the gift bags finished from
 The Wooden Bear's "Hugs and Holly" panel.  The Red Rooster fabric "Too Many Men"  has arrived and I will try to get some photos posted soon.  Primitive Stitches new line "Seasonal Primitives"  has also arrived.  
I LOVE Christmas fabrics and projects even if it is only APRIL!

Here is "Debonaire" from Moda's "French General" fabric line.  The complete kit including the pattern and the backing is $115.00.  The pattern alone is $10.00

 "Tulip Mat" from Primitive Gatherings.  Pattern-$7.00.  Wool and Pattern-$24.00

 New samples made up from patterns by Cedarberry Stitches. 
Her patterns are $7.00 each

Spring is here, right?  We certainly have the April showers going on today!  Good day for stitching!

 Sure hope you can stop in on May 5th.  The food and refreshments will be served in our back yard, rain or shine.  Hope for SHINE!

more photos of "Hugs and Holly"

 Really love the graphics and colors.  Bought the whole line.  It doesn't show very well in this picture but all of the tonals have snowflakes on them.  And the panel has so many fun images!

I had a lovely break after the WCC Craft Show and the Tri-County Quilt Tour.  My husband, daughter Sarah, my mom and I all went to New Mexico to visit daughter Hannah and son-in-law Josiah.  We had a great time touring and hiking and going to flea markets...Piet and I and the girls hiked to Plateau Point in the Grand Canyon while Josiah took my mother on the rim bus tours.  What a charmer!  And we found lots of fun jewelry, baskets, pottery...the Southwest is so uniquely beautiful.  But it is good to be home and the sun has even been shining!  

And now, believe it or not, it looks like they will soon be OPENING THE BRIDGE ON KOK ROAD!!!  So then it will be PARTY TIME!  Keep an eye on the blogspot for details!

Finally, a blog update...

 Here is a new quilt from Kathy Schmidt's fabric line.  It was a group effort.  Sharon pieced it, Megan quilted it, I sewed on the buttons and binding and Elaine finished hand sewing the binding.  Thanks, everyone!  Pattern $10.00. 

 Complete kit with backing $150.00

 And here (drum roll please...) is Folktales 2012 June Shop Hop Block.  Hope you like it.  The fabric is so sweet.

 Meg's new "Gardener's Alphabet".  These are the only blocks I have gotten done, but it is a start!  A great excuse to get a new box of crayons, and you don't have to share!  My husband sees me at the kitchen table coloring and I have to say "Not now, I"m WORKING"

 CHRISTMAS!  Love it!  This is the new line from "The Wooden Bear".  The panel makes all the gift bags and ornaments that you see in the picture below.  Fast and Fun.

The panel is $7.50 and has the directions for everything in the picture.  The fabric is $11.00 per yard