Monday, March 16

Kiss me - I'm Irish ! Not really - a German mix of some sort!!! My master was just here - my web master that is - he is putting the available pictures and info for the Spring Break retreat on the web site - you will even be able to print off a registration form - it just excites me to be part of this modern technology stuff. It has been fun for me to see how anxious people are to participate with this event - I thank you all. I will be taking down the wonderful trunk show of Debi Hillyard next week - please try to come by the shop and see it - she has wonderful things. There has been a lot of interest in her embroidered and pieced quilts. I have located one of them --"A Quilters Journey" from distribution company in New Zealand. They are pretty spendy and pretty cute too. I will be ordering some soon. We received a few new books from Martingale - "Fig Tree Quilts-Fresh Vintage" , "Remembering Adelia" quilts from the 1800's. and "Easy Applique Blocks" a little something for everyone. You may need them in your library. I prepared a Corn beef and Cabbage dinner for my family yesterday ( they love it) my contribution to the holiday. Hope you are all feeling lucky and wear green on Tuesday! have a great week, Kaye (Hi Tony)

Monday and it is snowing again!

I think 6" is enough for today - don't you??? I am glad to have Zephie and Mary back to work today. We have all been sick and missing work. Hopefully they are on the road to recovery! Cough cough- sniff sniff. My friend Mariann -(she is a genius on the computer) has made the registration form you will all need to start signing up for "Spring Break in the Hamptons". I hope the variety of classes will please everyone! I will try to have pictures on the website in a few days. You can always stop by the shop and see the patterns. I am looking forward to this fun event- lots of prizes to be given away- hopefully I will be able to pull it off! Following dinner that evening, we will all be treated to a delightful trunk show presented by Leslie Bergeson - such a talented quilter. Have a great day - must get back to work, Kaye

Wednesday - Feb 25

Hi - My dog, Frank, ran away from the shop yesterday - woof - he was found and taken home by a nice lady. She notified my vet whose name was on his rabbi tag and they gave her my number so she could reach me. Thank you to Mary Davis and Lisa Firth who helped me search for him. My employee, Mary Christensen, has just about had a nervous breakdown over the incident. But all is well, he is home safe and sound and I have taken away a few of his privilege's for now. After my husband passed away, Frank would go wandering the neighborhood - I think he was looking for him. Isn't it amazing how attached we are to our animals - so much unconditional love. Back to quilting - I still have all fabric 20% off - including fat quarters - through the month of February. It is another beautiful day and we must take the time to sew, because before you know it we will all want to be outside digging in the dirt. We have officially started our Shop Hop quilt for the shop - it is going to be a lot of work. The girls stayed late last night with me and "volunteered" their sewing skills to complete some of the blocks. It will be a way cute quilt! Off to work, have a great week, Kaye

Sunshine today

What a beautiful day it is today - Thursday - I started my day at a very fun Peace by Piece quilt guild meeting, saw my friend Lorna who has been out of town for 6 months (I told her she is grounded for a year) and came to the shop to meet with a new sales person. This is a great day off! I am almost ready to post all the details about our "Spring Break in the Hamptons" - just a few more things to iron out - several people have already signed up for the day - thank you so much, we will have so much fun. My friend Deniece wants to do karaoke!! Speaking of ironing - my new favorite notion is "Best Press" from Mary Ellen. I am using it all the time - even on my shirts. It adds a nice finish to your cotton, without adding any kind of buildup. It comes in many scents and sizes. I recommend it to everyone. I best get myself back to work, Have a great day, Kaye

Monday - it's snowing

.... and it is cold today - maybe it's just that I am getting old and feel the cold more!!! A few Jo Morton pieces came in today - she does wonderful reproduction fabrics. Civil War reproductions are still some of my favorite "dark & dirty" fabrics. Is it just me - or are the days getting shorter? There just aren't enough hours in the day for me to get anything done. Lately, I have been prompted - by my own guilty concious - to finish a few of the unfinished projects that I just happen to have cluttering up my sewing room - and surrounding area. This past September, I moved into a condo. Talk about a reality check - packing up years of hobbies is daunting - and it has only been 10 years since we had moved to Logan. Its' not just the quilting neccesities, its'the cross stitch, rug hooking, punch needle, and the amount of wool I have - well it is almost shameful. Oh - I can't forget about all my knitting stuff too! I am so grateful for the food storage room that is next to my sewing room - the metal shelves house all my totes, baskets, bags- well you get the picture! Now if I could just concentrate on getting it all organized. I am taking my sweet time in an effort to make a wonderful creative space - it may take me years. Maybe today I will give it an hour or two. Hope you are warm and happy - Kaye

Class Schedule is finally ready!!!!!!

We finally have it ready - and it will be posted by Thursday morning- YEA! Please come in and see the samples and register for a great time!!!! We have all fabric on SALE for 20% OFF and we would love to help you pick out something wonderful for your classes. We also have something else to announce - "Spring Break in the Hamptons" ( Hampton Inn -that is)
We are still working out all the details - but you will want to reserve your space for a fun day with quilting friends. We will have a mystery class (yes I know what it is going to be) , a handwork class with Mariann Golich, a fun flower quilt for spring and summer and others are being planned. Check back with us for more details. Must get back to work - see you soon, Kaye

finally - something new to say

I have been so busy with all my year end bookwork and things like that - that I have neglected my blog - but all that is being delivered to my accountant tomorrow morning - YEA ! Things are about to change!!! Zephie has been very busy working on our new class schedule - we are having 2 guest teachers coming up from the Salt Lake area in February and March - should be fun. We are also starting a group to make and learn from the Blackbird Designs book "Women of Grace and Charm". I also have a fun one day retreat in the planning stage - stay tuned for more info about this fun event. We are also in to the planning stages for the Wasatch Front Shop Hop - mark your calenders for June 17, 18, 19, & 20. This years theme is "All Around the Town" where buildings and business's will be featured. I picked an ice cream store for our block - should be fun! I just have to mention - has any one been watching "the Bachelor"? Ugh - please share your thoughts! I am taking tomorrow off and I plan on making a sweet baby quilt from a new book - "Baby Love " maybe I will even get it done -we'll see. Take some time to do some sewing - talk with you soon, Kaye