NEW YEAR SALE

I THOUGHT I SHOULD TAKE A MOMENT TODAY TO REMIND YOU OF OUR ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S SALE.  IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE A YEAR.

IT'S CRAZY, IT'S FUN

20% OFF ALL REGULAR PRICED FABRIC

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1ST 2012

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

JULIE AND THE KEEPSAKE COTTAGE STAFF

pre cut fabrics not included in the sale

WINTER WONDERLAND, OOPS!

My last blog post was all about one of my FAVORITE quilts.  Winter Wonderland.  I said it was a pattern by Bunny Hill.   I love Bunny Hill Designs, Anne Sutton is so sweet and talented.

However, Winter Wonderland was designed by SUPER Talented and wonderful, Meg Hawkey, of CRABAPPLE HILL DESIGNS

Blame it on too many Eggnog Latte's.

Thanks to Jan, one of Meg's talented stitcher's, for calling me out catching this flub of mine!!

I think anyone who puts Hill in their design name must be, sweet, charming and of course TALENTED! J

WINTER WONDERLAND

 I love this quilt.  It is not a new pattern, it has been out a few years.  But, it really is a classic Winter Quilt.  I have had the pattern and the background fabric in my 'to do' pile     list for years.  I have seen several versions.  One customer stitched sequins all over, to give a sparkly look of snow.  Awesome!

 Several customers have made it in blues.  Really a terrific winter look.


Today, I saw this version on the world wide web.

OMG, I really love this.  Could this be a project in 2012?  It would definitely be Christmas, not just winter.  However, I really like the red and green border.  A lot.  Maybe this project has aged, just enough, for me to begin!

The pattern is Winter Wonderland by Bunny Hill Designs here.  We carry the pattern all year, it's not just for winter! J

SNOWFLAKES

I remember my classroom windows covered with paper snowflakes.  I loved making them.  I don't think you could make one like this with those little snub nosed scissors, however! 

Maybe that is what attracts me to Hawaiian quilts.

Today, I have been reading blogs, working in the office.  I came across Mary Lou Weidman's blog here.  She introduced me to a whole new kind of snowflake!  A digital one.  I am not very good at it, I need my 18 year old nephew to help me.  But, try it out here, it is super fun!   J

AN EARLY CHRISTMAS DELIVERY

How many times have I said "I love my job?"  Today was another day when I was reminded of that.

A delivery came a couple of days ago.  I haven't been in the shop much, so I hadn't opened it, until this morning.

The box was from MODA.  It was totally flat.

Inside was a shinny, red, cutting mat.

As I pulled it out of the box, and then out of the plastic covering.  My heart skipped a beat!

Take a closer look.

Can you stand it?  I know I can't.  OH MY GOSH!!  My very own Red, Christmas, Moda, Cutting Mat!  Life doesn't not get any better than this. 

A Giant Happy Holiday Hug to all of my buddies at Moda.  Once again, you have proven, owning a Quilt Shop is the BEST J.O.B.  EVER!!

Jenny

One of my customers, and a wonderful longarmer, has been working on a new ruler for curves, and patterns to go along with the ruler.

She is launching her ruler on her website http://sewkindofwonderful.blogspot.com/.  Go on over, and check out the wonderful designs she has come up.  Such a clever young woman.  She makes me feel like I could do a curvy quilt!

Congratulations Jenny!!