Holiday Open House

Wow -- I'm really on a blogging roll lately!  (If only I could keep it up -- but I know what this month has in store for Olie & Evie).  And while we are on that note, I have a great big HUGE announcement.  Rumor has it word is already spreading around town -- that would be the town of Lewisville, Idaho -- that there is going to be a HUGE Holiday Open House.  Yep, the rumors are true, and here is the flyer to prove it. 

So, there you have it ladies.  A Holiday Open House at the Lewisville Community Center.  There will be lots of seating and best of all air conditioning in case the weather is really warm.  And if it's cold, well an even better reason to come on out and join us.  Beginning at 10:00 a.m. Tiffany Jenkins of Tiny Seamstress Designs is going to WOW us by showing off her designs in a trunk show.  Patterns are great, but there is nothing like seeing the finished project in person. 

I (Evie) will be doing demonstrations at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. (and probably any time in between that). You are thinking what is she going to demo?  Well, I hate to ruin the surprise, but I will be showing you how to use the Quick Curve Ruler created by Sew Kind of Wonderful that will change your life!  And if that isn't enough, I will be showing you some brand new rulers for half square triangles (and other quilting designs) that will change your life forever!  I am serious -- you will be really impressed and won't want to miss it.  And last but not least, I will be doing a fun demonstration for a quick table runner (or however big you want to make it).  And another hint -- I will have precuts for new fabric lines introduced at International Quilt Market that you won't see in stores until September/October ;o) 

Quilts will be on display that I have made for the holidays -- and just for fun.  Okay ... so you still need another reason to come out!  Well, Danielle Andrews of Antique Recreation will be there with items for display and purchase.  If you have not seen Danielle's work you will want to find out who she is.  This woman can seriously take any old item and bring it back to life!  She is amazing and I am always looking for a project for her to do for me because she's that good.  So if you are in the mood for a new piece of furniture or some cool decoration you will want to stop by. 

We will be at the Community Center from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.  So just to recap ... Trunk Show, demos, notions, patterns, fabric, quilt kits, furniture and decorations .... (and don't forget drawings and prizes)! 

Okay I've put it all out there but I still have one more card to play ... my sister, Julie, has offered to help me with the refreshments.  Well that should start your mouth watering right there!  Cookies, cakes, who knows what else she might come up with ...

I think that's all.  See you on the 26th! 

Evie~


Blogs I Follow and Technology

So I have been trying to do some updates to my blog and can I just say "technology and I don't mix".  I love to share what's new and what I am working on, but in the course of making changes to the blog I lost a bit of valuable information.  I have been adding a label called "Blogs I Follow" which I had an was working on, but I deleted it!  Yep -- just one little click of a button that I didn't mean to click on and it was all gone ;o(  I shed a few tears, threw my laptop on the ground (just kidding) and am starting over. 

You might be asking -- why does this matter?  Well, the reason is, the Blogs I Follow are links to many of the blogs that I stalk get much of my inspiration from.  These ladies are AMAZING designers.  They create beautiful fabrics and patterns.  So, when it comes time for me to order fabric for my shop, I look to see what new designs they have created and what projects they are working on.  From what little I have been teaching and selling, quilt kits seem like a path I want to head in for my shop.  WHY -- well it's because you get your fabric all in one stash for your project.  If you shop online you don't have to worry about buying a fat quarter here and there or background somewhere else, it will all come together in one neat little pile with the pattern!  Take a deep breath I will still be carrying yardage and precuts too. 

International Quilt Market was last week in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  I was not able to attend, however, here are just a few of the fabrics and patterns introduced that I will be carrying in the shop this coming fall.



Vintage by Sherri McConnell
Fabric - Collections for a Cause by Moda

Morning Glory by Allison Harris of Cluck Cluck Sew
Fabric - Oh Clementine (designed by Allison Harris)
 



Apple Jack by Allison Harris
Fabric - Oh Clementine (designed by Allison Harris)

I love this new line by Basic Grey. 
I will have at least 2 quilts kits available in this line --
and it's a great "GUY" quilt.

And this fabric paired with a contemporary quilt design is gorgeous.
I promise when I can find a photo to share made from this fabric you will fall in love! 

I have many more to come, including a kit I am working on right now from Amy Hamberlin's fabric Sweet Harmony paired with a Tiny Seamstress Designs pattern -- it's going to be adorable!  (My favorite part of this is that both of these wonderful talented ladies live in my hometown of Rigby, Idaho!

Sew -- bear with me as I attempt to get my blog updated -- you can click on the link to the Blogs I Follow and see many of these quilts (AND MORE!) and be inspired with me.  Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend.

Evie~