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............