Come on in!

Today is the long awaited bus trip to Sew Expo. Kathryn made phone calls on Wednesday reminding everyone to be ready to board the bus at 0600 (sorry, but that time of day requires the use of Zulu time - ouch). The ladies will head over for a day of fun, classes and shopping. What every quilter loves to do.

But, for some of us it is just another day as usual - well, almost. This weekend is the annual 3-day retreat in East Wenatchee. Now, some of you may wonder what the appeal is to a East Wenatchee retreat. Well, I am glad to tell you. Friends, quilting, laughter, Texas Sheet Cake (thanks, Dennis), more quilting and laughter and each night, you get to sleep in your own bed and see your family for a little bit.

Due to the bus trip, I will only get to enjoy two days of the retreat. I know, boo hoo. But, someone's got to man the ship....hmm..quilt shop. Wilma and I will be at the shop from 10:00 to 4:30. We did get to shorten the hours a bit, to get onto the quilting fun. So, if you are at the retreat and need that something special, we will be here for you. If you were at the NCW Quilt Guild meeting on Wednesday and picked up your copy of the new Kimberly Einmo Mystery and need to pick out the perfect fabrics, we will be glad to help.

We look forward to your visit. And if you are on the bus trip, have fun and be ready to show us your finds.

More Blocks from the Shop Hop Quilt 2010

Here are three more blocks that are in the 2010 Shop Hop Quilt. The quilt went together beautifully and thanks to Martha and Kathryn for the perfect EQ6 programming and sewing. Soon you will see it all put together and quilted! I must say it is a beautiful quilt. The name of the quilt is "Along the Garden Path".

Diane

More fun new fabrics!

Two brand new fabrics from Alexander Henry.  

Come into the store and check out all the other new fabrics that have arrived!

New Fabric

New Fabric in the Store from Northcott Fabrics.

Pink Ribbon!!

Get yours now before we run out...October is breast cancer awareness month.

Shop Hop Quilt Sneak Preview

Here are two of the Blocks we are working on. The first one is needle turn applique on the stems and leaves with pieced pink check background and Rushing Flowers. The second block is Trapunto Machine Applique. More to come so be sure to check back.

Diane

NCW Shop Hop 2010

Hi Everybody. The Attic Window is designing the NCW Shop Hop Quilt for 2010!!  We are sewing up a storm to get the quilt done to show the other shop owners what we came up with. Martha, Kathryn and I went over to Clothwork Textiles in Seattle and picked up some beautiful fabrics, called "Garden Path" by Barb Tourtillotte. The quilt has been so fun because the blocks have different techniques, like paper piecing, ruching, Yo Yo's, cathedral windows, trapunto applique, applique and piecing. Keep checking back to see samples as we get the blocks done.

Diane

Beginning Quilting Club

Yesterday was the 3rd lesson in the Beginning Quilting Class that I am instructing and it is so much fun!! Everyone is so enthusiastic and full of energy! A new group of quilters is so exciting and that is what keeps the tradition going. I would like to encourage anyone interested to check out our local quilt guild, which meets the last Wed of the month at 7 PM at the Masonic Center in Wenatchee. We also have a once monthly "Sew Day Social" from 10-4 where you bring your machine etc. and any project of your choice and meet other quilters, members of the guild and just have a fun day!!The next one is Sat Feb 20, next weekend!!

Today was "Feathered Star" class and I am seeing tiny half square triangles in my dreams!!haha These quilts are all going to be lovely with very different color ways and layouts! It has been a real challenge but extremely satisfying for me! And guess what? I found some of the fabric I needed hidden in my stash!!!!!!!!!!!I have learned some very good skills in this class and enjoy the detail.................NOW on to finishing my Jinny Beyer work-in-progress...........

As I entered the shop this morning Martha, Diane and Kathryn were buzzing with excitement over the new fabrics they brought back yesterday from their trip to Seattle for this years SHOP HOP quilt which is being designed by The Attic Window.................very exciting. Guess that is all for now...............happy quilting............

Valentines Day is Coming up...

Looking for chocolate???  
We have it at the Shop!  

Quilter's Chocolate...come and get yours in case your loved ones forget. 

New on the Website....

Check out our new Event calendar at www.theatticwindowquiltshoppe.com!  

Go to this link or on our website, go to the "events" page under "what's new" on the left hand menu.  It's a great way to see all the classes, clubs and meetings. 

what are you working on?

Hi, Sally told us a couple of days of her current projects. It got me thinking about mine and how I was going to accomplish even a fraction of what I want to get done.
Last night I started by doing some Scrap Therapy on my sewing table clutter. Now, I am not an Eleanor Burns throwing things over my shoulder. Instead I throw them to the opposite side of the dining table that I use for sewing. I have scraps from a couple shop samples, a few finished projects and some from a couple current ones. We used to have Scrap Therapy at the store and the goal is to cut your scraps into
2", 3.5" and 5" squares to be used in ST patterns. I have already purchased a few patterns but haven't cut enough to do anything. Whether you use this method to control your scraps or your own preferred method, I would recommend working on scraps as you go, don't let them pile up. If you will never use your scraps pass them on to a friend who will.
Next thing I did, was do my Step 2 for the Kimberly Einmo mystery that the ladies from Girl's Night Out are doing. And I also went back to square up my step 1 patches. Might redo a few to straighten out the squares. I love my fabric and can't wait to get this together. I used Kimberly's Flying Geese ruler and it is great. Some days I just do not want to draw a diagonal line for HSTs and this ruler and a few other brands save that step.
And I am also working on a new quilt from Kimberly's new book, Jelly Roll Quilts & More from AQS. The quilt I chose to start with is called Chain Saw and it is great to have all the fabric in the house and not have to buy anything for a change. Well, I think I will have to buy backing but that can wait. After I finish this quilt, I want to do Square Dance. Unfortunately, I did not have a Honey Bun and Jelly Roll from the same line of fabric. In fact my only Honey Bun is called Whispers and is soft colors, while my Jelly Rolls are all Kansas Troubles or batik rolls.

The Attic Window will be welcoming our friends for Girl's Night Out on Wednesday night. I am hoping that everyone who is doing the mystery, Northern Star Trail, bring in their step 1 patches. I would love to get pictures posted as the steps are done. Kimberly will be coming to Wenatchee in August and we hope to have a good selection of finished quilts to show her.

Free Class Tomorrow!

February: Strip Table Runner Class
From 12-3pm February 7th (Sunday)

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been looking at antique and vintage quilts on EBAY for some fun and decided to bid on a "Grandmothers Flower Garden" from northern Kentucky. It is hand pieced and hand quilted. I won the bid and sure hope it is a great buy!!!!!!!!! I plan to display it on the bed in my spare bedroom. I have my parents bedroom set they got for a wedding gift in 1928.

Fun with the GO cutter

I have been having fun cutting up a storm with the new GO cutter I got for Christmas. I have been cutting tons of scraps and plan to make a very large scrap quilt for the RV. I have been told that when you make a scrap quilt, do not THINK too much, just grab and sew!! Have any of you done this? Just another project I have started...............I have been so busy with feathered star (which I am having a great time with ) but it is very intense and sometimes I just need to do something that does'nt require a lot of planning or precision!!! I have made great headway with my Around the World by Jinny Beyer but have not even started with Greenpeace or Thimbleberries 2010. I have decided I must live to be very very old since I have so many quilts to make!!!!

New Trunk Show for Feburary

"All Through the Night"
by Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan, a folk artist from Salem Oregon, has been painting, quilting, and designing American arts and crafts for over eighteen years. Since 2000, she has shifted her emphasis to the creation of wool penny rugs, table or wall coverings made from wool and flannel.

All the patterns for this trunk show are available for purchase online or in the shop.  

Come in today and check it out!

Green bag drawing

Congratulations!

Our January winner is Barb Murphy!!