Sentimental Stitches

Another wonderful day in paradise!!!!!!!! I don't know how else do describe it. It was sunny, 80 degrees, birds singing, friends all around and fabric, fabric to touch. Even a road contruction detour took me down a tree lined dirt road past Amish farms.

I know you're not seeing any Amish farms in this picture but I am kind of a fuss budget about doing my best to respect their wishes to not be in photographs.

Spent some time in Middlebury this afternoon at Gohn Brothers, my favorite Amish dry goods store. I also visited The Cinnamon Stick. It's right on Route 13. You've got to stop if you're in the area. It's a sister store to Sarah Davis in the Mercantile here in Shipshewana. My first stop in the morning is back to Lolly's and Sarah Davis. I bought a really cute new Vera Bradley travel make up bag in the black microfiber fabric with a zebra lining.

I took some pictures for you at Lolly's showing of some of great things available right now. If you see something you like just give them a call or send an email and it'll be at your door before you know it.
Here we go:



I think they like us!




Big, bright and beautiful!




Eldon - shirting and some of the most beautiful Civil War repros I've seen.


Don't forget the million pillowcases!


Chocolate and double pink!


Read the fine print - Kaffe Fassett fabrics - Kaffe, Kaffe and more Kaffe! Yeah!!!


So pretty!


Of course there's a kit!


1930s - you bet your thimbles! Lots of them.


My new Button Checkers set for the cottage


Blue Hill Fabrics Paper Dolls - Did I mention I'm designing fabric for them? Petticoats and Polka Dots coming out in September.


Pineapple perfection.


Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh


I know there is the fabric I need for.........

Lance and Mandi's new baby in this section but.........

Check out this cool quilt! I might have to have one of these kits!


Jelly Rolls anyone?


Layer cakes?


Lets mix and match the Jelly Rolls and Layer Cakes.


Grab a pattern or two or three!


A little Moda corner


Charm packs - I love to buy these and play with the different fabrics within the line.


An applique kit

For this stunning quilt by Laundry Basket Quilts


A few of the books to choose from.


Yes Clutch, Mommy misses you!

Shipshewana is one of those places where the hands on the clock seem to move faster than they do at home. It's already Wednesday night! How is that possible? I'll try to catch you up on things but first I want to tell you how you can win some of the beautiful 1930s prints from Blue Hill Fabrics.

Here's what you need to do - Become a fan of Sentimental Stitches by clicking on the link in the side bar or go to the Sentimental Stitches facebook page and click on the link there. I'll keep track of everyone who does that between now and Sunday night when I get home from Shipshewana. On Monday I'll start drawing names until the fabric is gone. If you're already a facebook fan, leave me a comment here and I'll include you in the drawing.

Back to Shipshewana........Lolly's Fabrics is participating in the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge. They've received over 300 pillowcases so far. Several of us are making a pillowcase a day while we're here. LaGrange county has a goal of 1000 pillowcases by this summer. If you can, make one or two along with us.






I promise, tomorrow is going to be picture day at Lolly's.


I spent a little while at Rebecca Haarar's shop today. She has some wonderful things in the store right how.


These are hand loomed on a local Amish farm.

They are made in a variety of lengths

They're woven from blue jean! How's that for living green!

The prices are fantastic and I'm sure Rebecca can package one up to mail if you're interested.


Rebecca's specialty really is her quilts. At least for us quilters that is.


This is a really beautiful Missouri Comet!



I really, really, really wanted this antique quilt. It's a local Mennonite piece.




There's always a great selection of tops, blocks and feedsacks to choose from.



How about this great 1930s quilt full of fantastic prints? Too late - this one's mine!