WOW!!! Summer is disappearing fast. I haven’t even been keeping up with this blog because I have been having July 4 parties and grandchildren taking turns staying with !me. What a joy!!!! I have some grandkids that are a little older and they actually keep me busier than the little ones. We have been having some fun adventures here in the north with fishing, swimming jet skiing, cliff jumping, museums, mines, etc. There is, of course, the trip to the grocery store especially for those teenagers who like to fill grandma’s cart with those items mom’s won’t buy. Yah – I am kind of a softy.
Side Lakers
The Quilting Patch had its Grand Opening in June. There were door prizes given and a grand prize on Saturday. The door prizes were a Quilt in the Box. These are fun, relatively small quilts in a box – great for a quick project or a gift to a quilter. The store will be continuing to carry a variety of these along with Runner in a Box. We are working hard to get the samples ready to entice your interest in these little gems. There were themes for each day of the Grand Opening – the Sidelakers crew came with there “whacky hats”. A good time was had by all.
The annual Minnesota Shop Hop starts on Friday July 30th. This years fabric is about Minnesota winters and is in several shades of blue and winter white. I have to say that I really like the samples that we have made (I got to make the one using the scenes from the panel – it is really outstanding – shhh - I need to brag quietly). We have samples from simple to more complex. They all feature the fabric well. I think that it is fun to have these Minnesota exclusive fabrics and since I am a winter lover I am particularly fond of this years design. Remember that you can come in prior to the shop hop and pre-order your kit or your yardage. It can not be actually purchased until the shop hop begins, however. Personal opinion – this years fabric will go fast so if you want some I would get my order in soon. Below are the sample quilts that will be in kits.
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- Charm Party Tote
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- Minnesota Quilt
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- Due Date
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- Side Lakers
The shop has been receiving new fabrics regularly. We have some Maywood flannels that are just scrumptious. They are my favorite manufacturer of flannels because they feel so silky. We have some new autumn fabrics that I see as tablerunners or lap quilts. The Aloha fabric sample (which is by Jennifer Chiaverini) will be in the shop by shop hop time – it is a quilt to drool over and then make with your own 2 hands. It really is beautiful and causes your mind to drift to other places in the world. There is also Marakesh by Maywood Studios which has some interesting shades of red and green and gold in it that is very appealing. We also have some pop art looking fabric called All American Girl in a floral for the main print in red, white and blue – if you are as old as me it will take you back to your youth. What a fun quilt that would be in a teenagers room or dorm. New Christmas fabrics have also arrived – it is never too soon to start thinking about Christmas.
Guess, I was full of news and info after my little hiatus. Remember the Minnesota Shop Hop starting July 30th. Come in anytime for new fabrics and awesome sale fabrics. Hope to see you soon. Jan & Janet
July 24, 2010 at 2:22 am |
Janet,
Was in the shop today and learned of your surgery, good to hear you got it done and out of the way. Hope recovery is speedy and will see you soon in the shop. I have to tell you something from visiting your shop today with Taylor. She saw a completed flannel baby quilt and asked is there were kits available, only a quilter would know to ask that question. I thought to myself, I have a quilter here. We will be working on her baby quilt “kit” during August, after her sister’s wedding.
jackied