happy 2012

a new quilt designed by Shelby!

Shelby made this quilt for a friend of hers who is having a baby, and so many people loved it she has made a pattern.  It is available in the shop, and online soon (we also have kits for boy and girls).  I am so impressed with her mad skills, she has been designing all kinds of cute things!  It is so nice to have a daughter that loves to quilt!!
Nadine

A few dips to share!!

I can honestly say that I really do not love to cook.  But, that has been changing lately with my introduction to Pinterest.  With most of you having some type of get together this week end to ring in the New Year, I though I would share this with you its from the Pizzazzerie  They have some great things over there so go ENJOY!!
Nadine

Mystery Wall Quilt Sneak Peek!!

It's still in the early stages and needs a lot of tweaking and embellishing but, here is just a little glimpse of our Valentines Mystery Quilt.  We haven't gotten the date nailed down yet but I will let you know.  Call the shop as space will be limited and we will add you to our list 801-495-4290.  The pattern will be available for purchase soon!!
Nadine

a "Lovely" Mystery

January is almost here and so it is time for us to start shifting gears.  We are offering for the first time ever a "Valentines Mystery Quilt"  it will be wall hanging size and it will be a Saturday class from 10-2pm.  Cost will be $60.00 and will include all the fabric and embellishments for the front of the quilt.  The date and some sneak peeks will be coming soon!!  We will have prizes, and games so this is a Material Girl Party you don't want to miss!!
Stay Tuned......,
Nadine

WINNER of the Gift Card!!

Okay, this has been fun so I hope everyone continues to follow our blog as we will be posting lots more giveaways, tutorials and all kinds of things for the New Year!!  The winner of the gift certificate is.................,  #50 Kellie!!1  Congratulations!  Just send me your email and we will get that right out to you!
Thanks everyone!
Nadine

Merry Christmas

Last Day of our Giveaways!!

Man, has the last 2 weeks flown by or what?  I can't seem to get myself caught up like many of you,  I am sure.  Our last giveaway is for a $75.00 gift card to the shop.  Yea, you can start a new project!!  YOU MUST BE A FOLLOWER OF OUR BLOG!  Second tell me what you would buy!!  Okay, lets get this started.  I will post the winner Monday!
Good luck!!
Nadine

Winners!! 9 & 10

I'm late I'm late....., sorry everybody, I just can't seem to get it together!  Here are winners 9 & 10
Marci post #1
and Sassycathy post 88
Congratulations!!  If you could send me your addresses I will get those right out to you!!
Nadine

Day 9 & 10 Giveaway!!

Okay, finally I am getting a little caught up.  Okay so today and tomorrows giveaway is for a Layer Cake of Little Apples by Aneela Hoey.  Super cute!!  Okay, so you know the drill YOU MUST BE A FOLLWER OF OUR BLOG!!  Then tell me what you would make with this!  Thats it!!  I will announce the winner on Saturday.  And post the last giveaway then too!!
Good Luck,
Nadine

Rounerries Jelly Roll Winners

and the winners are..............................................,
Needled Mom #46
Shanna #33
Lisa Summerhays #32
If you could send me your email or stop by the shop we will get that right out to you!!
Congratulations!
Nadine

Correction to winner!!

Seriously, if I didn't know better, I would think that I had been hitting the spiked egg nog.   I shouldn't tell you this but, my day started out kind of funky too,  I went for my walk and got half way into it when I realized I had my pants on backwards.  Scary that they fit too!!  So, the winner is Kara not Tara.  Sorry for the mishap!

Nadine

Day 6,7, & 8 giveaway!!

I can't seem to get it together, about posting these giveaways.  So, here is day 6, 7, & 8 giveaway.  We will pick 3 winners of a Roueneries Deux jelly roll.   YOU MUST BE A FOLLOWER OF OUR BLOG!!!  Then tell me if you are ready for Christmas!   Simple Simon!!  Good Luck!!
Nadine

Winner!!! Winner!! better late than never

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Okay , I can't seem to get it together but , here are the winners  Tara  and Amy.If you  could send me your  address I will get those right out to you!!Thanks,Nadine

Day 4 and 5 giveaway!!

Sorry this is late, I will pick a winner for day 4 & 5  (Saturday & Sunday) on Monday morning.  So, we will have 2 winners.  Our giveaways are for 2 grab bags full of trims, buttons and so much more. These are awesome grab bags & packaged really cute!)   You must become a follower of our blog and then tell me about a grab bag experience.  Good or bad!!  Good Luck!!
Nadine

Day 3 Winner

okay, sorry this is so late, I went out Christmas shopping and tried to do it from my phone and I couldn't get it to work.  I am having issues with my iphone freezing up but when I went to the Apple store.....CHAOS!!!  So, I am posting now.   The winner of day 3 is Brenda.  Brenda if you want to send me your address by email we will get that right out to you!!  Congratulations!!

Nadine

Day 3 giveaway!

Hmmmm!  what shall we do for today?  How about the Farmers Wife quilt book.  We have been working on these blocks at the shop and kind of put it off till after the Holidays.  They are fun and there are loads of groups doing it on the internet.  First off you must be a follower of our blog, you can click at the side of our page and join.  Second, tell me if you have ever done a sampler style quilt.
Good Luck!
Nadine

Winner!!! Winner!!

Okay, I am a little late with this post but here it is....., the winner of the Taza jelly roll is Kally.  Congratulations Kally, if you could send me your address we will get that right out to you!.

Thanks,

Nadine

minima

Day 2 of the Giveaways.

Okay day 2 is another fun giveaway!!  Today we are giving away a Taza jelly roll from Dena's Designs.  This has been such a popular line of fabric at the shop.  So, lets get started to enter YOU MUST BE A FOLLOWER of our blog.  Second you have to tell me if you have ever used a jelly roll and what you made, or if you haven't tell me what you would make.  Easy Peasy!!  I will announce a winner tomorrow and a new giveaway!
Good Luck,
Nadine

Okay, I couldn't get all the silly random number generator thing copied over here on my blog so I will tell you this way......., the winners are #7 Tylynn, #9 Jen, and #24 Melissa.  Congratulations you guys!!  Just contact send me your email and we will get them right out to you.  If any of you are local you are welcome to pick them up in the shop!!

Nadine

PS. Check our blog we are posting another giveaway!!

10 days of giveaways!!

I have been telling you a giveaway was coming and here it is!!  Today to kickoff the giveaway we are starting with 3 lucky winners!!  Each person will win one of our fun embellishing jars.  So , lets get started,   first you must be a follower of our blog, second you must tell us what your favorite embellishment is and what you use it for.  I will pick a winner tomorrow morning and announce a new giveaway!!
Good Luck!!
Nadine

Insul-Bright tutorial

There is a product on the market that is more useful than I ever imagined.  It is called Insul-bright.  It is an insulated interfacing.  Picture batting with a layer of aluminum foil. I Love this stuff.  You can use it in place of interfacing and make any bag into a insulated tote.  It can also be used in hot pot holder, ironing board covers, mittens, hats and jackets.  The ideas are endless and it really does work.

We have it at the shop behind the counter so just ask one of the girls.  It does come on the bolt so make sure you know how much you will need.

The bag above is the camille tote using insul bright and laminated fabric for a lunch bag.  This is a model at the shop if you want to touch and feel how the insul bright turns out.

Tom's makeover

White Tom's

Okay, another Pinterest craft.  If you know me you know I always wear some type of tennie runners.  Shelby bought me a pair of Toms for my birthday and I have loved them!!  I have worn them out.  So, after searching Pinterest I came across a couple of re-do's and decided to do mine!!  So here is my version of the redo.  I don't have pictures for all of the steps, I didn't have my camera it was at the shop.

*First I patched all of the holes, I just cut out little squares of Pellon's Stacey 101 (this is a type of interfacing I use on everything.)  I ironed it on to the holes with just my regular iron but should have used my little itty bitty iron.

Fabric Tac

*I decided which fabrics to use, and where.  Make sure you have lots of fabric don't skimp.  I started with the toe.  I used Fabric Tac glue (it is my favorite!  I use it for everything)  You can buy it at your local craft store.  I covered the toe area, making sure to get along the sole, I turned under a scant bit on the edge that would be joining with the next piece of fabric along the sides.  Smooth it out working all creases out to the toe area, I then trimmed with a little pair of scissors along the edge of the sole.

I then chose my next fabric and coverd the are with the Fabri-Tac.  Don't put the glue over the elastic.  Smooth out and then trim where needed.  I then started with my next piece of fabric, and covered it in glue and worked it around.  Where the Tom tag is I made sure I didn't glue that down.  Make sure you are gluing alot down by the sole and smoothing it out.

I picked off with my seam ripper the Tom tag on the back.  Cut my fabric to fit just that little square glued it on and then added the Tom tag back.

I added a 1" strip of fabric around the top edge of the shoe, and then added a rick rack trim across the toe.  You could get really creative and add lace, buttons and all kinds of things.
A few things I learned is make sure you stuff the toe area so that you have a smoother surface.  It will shrink your shoe a little but my stretched back our after I had worn them a bit.  I went to Nordstrom after and several people commented on them, and the shoe sales girl loved them!!
Have fun and send me pictures!!  You now have a pair of Rockin' Tom's!!!!

Nadine

Buttons, Thread and Ribbon, Oh My!

How cute are these?  I want one in every color!!  Ribbon, thread, buttons and more all packaged in a cute jar.  Great stocking stuffers,  gifts for you sewing pals.  Or better yet buy one for you and one for a friend.   We have a limited supply so come in and get yours today,  they aren't on our website yet so if you want one give the shop a call 801-495-4290.  Each jar is $10.95 and trust me anyone would love these!!!
Nadine & the girls

Tea cup upcycle

Hi my name is Chriss, and I am addicted to Pinterest.

This is my latest Pinterest inspired project.  I made if from my wedding china, but I also have a mix and match set of cups and plates I will be doing another one from.  I used a dinner plate on the bottom, a dessert plate in the middle and a saucer on top for a tiered affect.

The only issue I ran into was my glue.  The tutorial I read said to use super glue...it did not work.  What did work for me is Epoxy.  I got Locktite 5 min self mixing epoxy.  You can find it in the glue section at Home depot, which is near the paint.  It sets up in 5 minutes and holds fabulously.

Just run a little line of epoxy around the edge of the cup (either bottom or top) and stick to appropriate side of the plate.  I let mine sit overnight to really set up and you are done.  Fast, Fabulous and Fun!!!!

My creation of Subway Art

  I spent the whole day creating this!!  I love the Subway Art that is floating around on Pinterest.   I am not sure exactly how I did this so I am sure I probably couldn't repeat it if you asked.  I did a couple but I still need practice.   I am sure one of my creations is bound to be a stitchery for the New Year!!  Stay tuned
Nadine

Mug Rug Tutorial

I saw this and fell in love.  With the coldness settling in there is constantly a mug near where I am with a variety of drinks in them.  What better to keep my mug company than an adorable rug.
http://wildolive.blogspot.com/2011/05/tea-time-mug-rug-with-embroidery.html

Pinterest Blog Hop

I love this idea!!  I am always wanting to create what I pin on Pinterest.   the girl creative blog has put together a  blog party for this week.  She has some fantastic, creative bloggers that are sure to get you in the crafty mood!!  Hop over and check them out!
Nadine

Blend fabrics

We have a new fabric line at the shop.  The fabrics are printed by BLEND fabrics.  All the lines are adorable. The shop currently has an a boy line, and as the mother of an 18 month old boy, I have gone hog wild making things.  The Dino line is my favorite, but they all will be making an appearance in my house.

Fabric Ring tutorial

First, sorry this is late.  I was having computer issues and couldn't log in.  Nadine says it was human error and she is probably right!

With the holiday season here that means parties for all.  And who doesn't need a cute and fun cocktail ring to show off while you sip you drink of choice, mine is egg nog...the diet can start later.  Vanessa is a favorite at the shop.  (Her patterns are adorable and easy to accomplish) Mine is all made for the fireman's dinner!!!

Here is the link ---http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2010/04/tutorial-fabric-flower-ring.html

Holiday Season Begins!!

 The Holiday Season has just begun
and Material Girls Quilts has cooked up some fun!!
Each day of the week, a new special or two,

All through the month of December, it's true!!

Thursday~(Dec. 1) buy any pre-cut get the second pre-cut 50% off. (equal or lesser value)Friday~(Dec. 2) buy 5 fat quarters get one free.
Saturday~(Dec 3) Buy any 3 yards of the same fabric get 30% off.

*Receive a free $5.00 gift certifcate for gift card bought for $50.00 or more.*All clearance fabrics take an additional $1.00 per yard

*Spend $50.00 and get $5.00 bounceback bucks
*Spend $75.00 get $7.00 bounceback bucks
*Spend $100.00 get $10.00 bounceback bucks
(regular priced merchandise only)
We will also be adding daily to our clearance section and feature a different sale or two each day!!See ya soon!
Nadine & the girls

 

She did not!! a post about cooking

Most of you out there know I hate to cook, bake, or  anything that has to do with the kitchen!!  I am not sure why....... if it is lack of recipes,  never learned properly,  or what but I hate it.  I joke with my friends that my next house won't have a kitchen just a fridge and a microwave.  But, all that has changed since being introduced to Pinterest and checking everyones pins,   I WANT TO COOK!!  Sheesh!! go figure!  I was off today and decided to try a casserole, I have been cleaning and decorating for Christmas and wanted something fast.  Welcome the cutting edge of ordinary blog!!  I tried her Cowboy Casserole and it is DELISH!!  So I thought I would share it with you!!
Dinner time,
Nadine

Black Friday Deals

Black Friday!  Black Friday!  Thats right we are having Black Friday deals too!!  The first 20 people in the shop will receive a fantastic surprise!!
 *Buy 5 fat quarters get 2 free!

*Christmas fabric, patterns & kits 30% off

*Each hour something different will be announced with a discount!!  20-40% off, you will just have to be in the shop to hear our announcement!!!!!

*We have taken more bolts  to our clearance all marked from $2.99 and up.

Sign up for our Saturday "Deck the Halls" event!!  6pm-10pm we will be making 3 fun Holday Crafts.  $25.00 includes your projects, food and fun!!!
Call the shop for details 801-495-4290
Nadine and the elves!!

In all things Give Thanks

Hope all of you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Love,

The Material Girls

Ruffle Scarf Tutorial brought to you by V & Co.

We carry several different sizes and colors in the ruffle fabric, pinks, cremes, aquas, purples!!  When I saw this cute scarf on Vanessa's blog I asked her if we could link her tutorial to our blog and here it is.  Vanessa from V and Co is awesome, she is amazingly talented, cute and funny as heck!!  I love what she comes up with.  Shelby is in the process of finishing up her Houndstooth quilt which is so cute!!  Hop over to Vanessa's blog and tell her we sent you.  Vanessa thanks so much for sharing!!
Material Girls Quilts

Come Deck the Halls with us!!

Come kick off the start of the Christmas Season with Material Girls first annual "Deck the Halls" make and take party.  Bring your family and friends to this fun event.  We will have several projects to chose from and lots of food and fun!!!  $25.00 reserves your spot and 3 full projects.  Lots of laughs and good times and you won't have to stand in the cold.  Call the shop and reserve your spot as space is limited!!  This is for Saturday November 26 from 6-???

Nadine

Christmas Open House time again!!

It's that time of year again!!  "Material Girls Christmas Open House" The elves have been bustling about Creating, Cutting, &Wrapping all of our Holiday projects!!  We will have lots of fun things that you can make for your neighbors, friends or yourself!!  Find an elf anywhere in the shop, or on your receipt and receive a prize! or a discount!  This is happening Friday November 18th and Saturday November 19th.  Wear in your "Christmas Sweater" get a prize!!  Lots of FUN, GAMES & PRIZES!!
Nadine & her elves
*Entire shop is 10% off.
*All Christmas fabric and patterns 20% off*Buy 5 fat quarters get 2 free (regular price only)
*Clearance fabrics $2.99 and up.Lots more on sale!!  Anywhere there is a big elf that line is on SALE!!

Mark your calendars for our first annual "Black Saturday"  kick off your Holiday's at our make and take "Deck the Halls" more details to follow soon!  Lots of food and fun!!

a tutorial from Tater Tots and Jello

I am in awe of this girl, she is truly amazing and uber talented.  I stalk her blog tatertotsandjello and just drool over every little thing she does.  She shares amazing tutorials and I asked her if she would mind if I shared with you.   I love this banner and I am trying to talk Shelby in to helping me make this today!!  I have all the fabric ready to go, I will share later with you my pic's.  So, go grab your favorite can of soda, mine being my Dr. Pepper and hop over to Jen's blog.  Be prepared to spend ALOT of time over there she is wonderful!!  Thanks for sharing Jen!!
Material Girls loves you!!
Nadine

Material Girls Christmas Open House

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Daisy Cottage by Lori Holt

Lori Holt's new line "Daisy Cottage" is here!!  Grey's, yellows, and pinks make this line perfect for you next project.  We have the entire line and all the pre-cuts, I can't decide what I want to make with this line but I have to have something out of it.   I am thinking dresdens!   Give the shop a call and we will get yours out to you today!

Nadine

Veterans Day

Thank you to all who have served,
The Material Girls Quilts

Come join us for our 11-11-11 Celebration!!

Come celebrate this once in a lifetime event with us!!  We are having a BIG ELEVEN party!  On Friday, we are having some fun in the shop!

*11% off entire shop
*For every $11.00 dollars you spend get a Material Girls Buck to spend on future purchases.
*Eleven prizes given away every hour.
*Buy 11 regular priced fat quarters get 5 free.
*11% off already marked clearance.
*Get an 11 on your receipt and get a prize!!
This is going to be so much fun!!  Stop by and see us celebrate this once in a lifetime day!!
Nadine & the girls


*Stay tuned for the announcement of our "Christmas Open House" and a "Deck the Halls" make and take night.

yo yo pushpin tutorial

What you need
fabric
flat head push pin
embellishment

Make a yo yo.  I used the smallest (green) yo yo maker
before you have close the yo yo up push the pin into the flat bottom

finish closing and secure.
embellish with beads and buttons - or leave plain

You can also glue a round magnet into the yo yo to make a magnet instead of a push pin.