This is the new flannel   line called                      "I Love Snow".        Almost makes me want to snuggle up with some hot chocolate!

 And here is Arlene Neely's newest arrivals' "Always Believe".  She has done a wonderful job of combining her sweet pastel florals with a few Snowmen prints so you can use it for any time of the year!

I am very excited about playing with the new fabrics.  I have just gone through another set of MRI's and the doctors found no more evidence of tumors, so I have lots of enthusiasm about starting some new projects.  We do have a daughter getting married in a few weeks, so I am somewhat distracted, but so glad my energy levels are up and ready for the challenges!

This is the new "Strawberry Fields"  fabric line from Fig Tree Quilts.  The quilt shown is made from the quilt as you go pattern "On the Move".  The kit, including Fig Tree's yellow "minky" style backing is $55.00

 This is another new Moda line called "Little Rascals"  I am really looking forward to making the Moda project quilt with these.  It is so vintage and adorable!

 And here is the newest Sweetwater line called "Countdown to Christmas".  Just when the sun finally decides to shine!

Kok Road Construction is done!  The lines are painted.  Ginger, the lovely flagger is gone.  They still have not removed the "Road Closed' sign from 17th street but there is free access and no more dust or noise!  Yippee!

Shop Hop Update

Looks like it is going to be another good day for Quilters!  The weather is pleasant in Lynden with a 10% chance of showers.  Pretty good odds!  I-5 is down to one lane from Burlington to Bellingham. so if you are planning on going North today, consider taking scenic Chuckanut Drive.  It will add a few miles, but it is beautiful and will help you avoid the construction hold ups on I-5.  Hope to see you at Folktales!

Hope to see you this week during the Western Washington SHOP HOP!

It begins Wednesday, June 22nd at

9 a.m. and goes through

Sunday at 5 p.m.

Happy Hopping!

 

Here are a few more fun new projects...just in time to celebrate

the Fourth of July!  The long narrow flag is wool and embroidery on silk matka.  The pattern is from Threads that Bind.  The complete kit with 

the wool and silk is $30.00.  The unfinished frame is $20.00.

The Uncle Sam wallhanging along with both the star and USA pillows are all

on the same pattern from Kalico Kreations.  The kit for all three, including backings and buttons is $30.00

The dust is settling!

Construction is nearing the end on Kok Road.  We have the first layer of blacktop!  Saturday, June 11, they hope to pour another layer, so you may have to park at Fishtrap Creek Interiors while they are at work in front of Folktales.  Monday they plan to start putting in the sidewalks.  Thanks for your patience.

Here are a few pics of Ginger, the sweetest flagger there is, and the progress on the road.

Earlier this week

Here are the photos we took this morning, June 10.  Looking GOOD!

Hope you have a great weekend.  It is supposed to be lovely!

Christmas?

Thanks to all of you who made it to the shop on Saturday!  It was so good to see you.  Sorry I couldn't stay all day, but it was great to be there as long as I was!  I am trying to work in the shop a bit each day now.  It is going well.

Here are a few pictures of Sharon working hard on a project using the new line "Winterberry Lane" from Whimsicals.  Yes, I am a slave driver.  And Sharon has been AMAZING!  She has been so willing to drop everything and come to my rescue, and so patient with me as I struggle to regain my strength.  There have been so many others who have filled in, Pat and Bev and Mary and Caryn and MY MOM...and so many offers.  Thank you, each and every one of you.

Here is a sneak preview of Sweetwater's "Countdown to Christmas.  The precuts are here, but the bolts have not arrived yet.

ROAD WORK UPDATE:

Construction is about a month ahead of schedule, YEAH!  They are getting ready to put in the sidewalks and curbs.  And they are not going to work on Fridays or Saturdays anymore.  Isn't that GREAT?  Things are looking up!