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Beyond The Cherry Trees Quilt – Quilts of Many Stars – Spring Into Summer Quilt – Sally Post Floral Sampler

Gay — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:28:36 +0000

I’m still in Shipshewana this morning. Traveling this afternoon. I’ll post all of the blocks tonight when I get home unless the predicted thunderstorms knock out the power. Sorry for the delay.

Until then enjoy ………..

Quilts at The Home Store in Shipshewana

Shipshewana Dear Jane Retreat – Tuesday

Gay — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:02:47 +0000

It’s was an unbelievable first day in Shipshewana. So much to see – so much I wanted to do – so little time! I actually got a pretty good start this morning and arrived here around 1:00 pm. Things have been a bit crazy, mixed up since then so this isn’t in chronological order.

I’m glad it was still early in the day so I could stop by Rise N Roll bakery and pick up…………………

just a few of these yummy Cinnamon Caramel donuts. I’ve never had anything like them. They are just wonderful.

I’ve already seen some fabric I think Kevin would like for a either a lap quilt or one for his bed.

This might just be the pattern to use. I saw both the fabric and pattern at Lolly’s.

I couldn’t pass by JoJo’s and The Kitchen Cupboard without stopping for a pretzel and a latte. I have to have a pretzel each day while I’m here and the latte? Two or three a day does a body good!

My first video visit after I arrived was at Rebecca Haarer Arts & Antiques. Tried something a little different and learned a great deal. 3rd attempt at uploading is going on in the background while I work on this – say a prayer! I met LuAnn and Pam for dinner at The Blue Gate. I had my first dinner of Liver and Onions. I don’t even think of ordering it anywhere else.

Aren’t these little cuties adorable. They have some darling gift items that tempt me coming and going.

Just before dinner I realized I’d forgotten the desktop mouse I use with my laptop. Never did get the hang of the mouse pad and I’m too old to add that to my bucket list so a Google search came up with a KMart in Sturgis, MI which is about 15 miles away so after dinner I decided to make a mouse run. The KMart was supposed to be on the left side of the street but just before I got there I noticed a Walmart on the right side. Whipped in there and 10 minutes later I was back in the car with a shiny new mouse. I installed the software and it seems to be working fine.

I spent quite a while trying to piece together the video clips I’d taken at Rebecca’s and started uploading them. The high speed internet I’m used to in Grand Rapids doesn’t live in Shipshewana. I watched television, ate the big piece of chocolate cake I’d brought back from dinner for dessert and started writing this post but finally fell asleep before the first video was finished. It must have fallen asleep too because this morning it was still trying to upload which isn’t a good sign. I stopped that failed attempt and started over.

The morning is off to a rocky start; the alarm clock in my room didn’t work and I slept until 8am. The breakfast room was out of bananas, muffins and milk and you’re supposed to be able to get breakfast until 9am. I think I’ll plan my own breakfast tomorrow just in case. Video #1 uploaded – yippee! Started #2 – keep praying

This is one of the beautiful crochet rugs you’ll see at Rebecca’s. It looks just like spring.

Here’s a picture of the folded kit quilt I talked about in the videos. I’m in love with these quilts but then again, I grew up with them so they’re like family to me.

Here’s a closeup of the quilt hangers like I have. They really are a fantastic way to display your quilts without having to worry if you’re going to damage them.

Woo hoo !!! Here they are……………….the video from Rebecca’s

I’m out the door for today’s adventures.

Announcement ! Announcement ! Annoouunncement!

Gay — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:57:28 +0000

I have some news to share with all of you and wish I had a recording of one of my favorite people who is blessed with the most lyrical way of making announcements for our table at the Dear Jane Retreats in Shipshewana. Did I mention the retreat is coming up in about a month? It’s actually 23 days for me and I know I’m not alone in counting down the days. I haven’t missed one in over 10 years and can hardly wait until we’re there.

Back to the special news announcement…………..

I’m proud to announce I have joined the family of designers at Blue Hill Fabrics!

My first collection is a children’s group called Petticoats & PolkaDots.
I’ll give you a sneak peek as soon as I can but know you’re going to love it as much as I do. It’s guaranteed to touch your heart and inspire your stitches.
If you’re a shop owner you should be able to place an order for it soon. I’ll be in Chicago at Troy’s Fabriganza April 11 and 12 on my way to Shipshe to introduce the collection and share quilts and other projects I’ve designed using the fabrics.

I’m trying to coordinate everything to keep things running smoothly and could use your help.
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You’ll be sure to get the latest updates on fabric releases and new patterns. We’ll also avoid crashing my current page where you may have signed up as a Friend. If you get too many Friends, facebook freaks out and we don’t want that to happen.

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Now on to some practical things like excess fabric and just general stuff that’s in the way.

I’m sorting my fabric stash and putting fat quarters, yardage and scrap bags in the Online Store for a while before I move them over to ebay. I’m going through color by color so keep checking back. If there’s something special you’ve been looking for I might just have it and the prices will be easy on the piggy bank.

Most of the linens and quilts will be on ebay.

Boutique clothes and jewelry…..not sure where they’ll go first. I might try both places!

I need to take care of some big financial obligations before the end of the month. After that I can spend time on more free quilt patterns for the blog and just have fun with all of you. Help Clutch and I if you can.