Sentimental Stitches

I truly admire those folks who are resting easy with all of their Christmas gifts purchased, wrapped and ready. I am not one of them! Every year I vow to do better but just never get the Christmas spirit until Thanksgiving. When my boys were young I would be driving (and waiting in line) […]

I’m at a quilt retreat this week in Shipshewana, Indiana. It’s in the heart of Amish country. The sights, sounds and food can’t be beat. We’re staying at the Farmstead Inn and Conference Center right on St. Rt. 5. There’s access to the sewing room 24 hours a day.

The entire town is decked […]

I told you today we’d look at what RJR Fabrics has new for us. It’s a wonderful reproduction line from one of my favorite eras in quilting. The group is called Roaring 20s and Beyond by Bestey Telford. It’s based on quilts in her collection. She owns Rocky Mountain Quilts.

The 61 fabrics in […]

Here it is nearly Monday afternoon and I’ve come to the conclusion I need to stop adding things to the list for this second market report or you’ll never get to read it today as promised. Truth is, I LOVE IT ALL! I’ll admit to some favorites like reproduction fabrics and applique but if it […]

The International Quilt Market in Houston wrapped up on Monday. It is the one and only trade show dedicated to quilting. Shop owners from all over the world travel there to see what the new and upcoming products and trends are. Last year while I was there, I experienced World Series Mania with the Houston […]