February Pin Cushion

It's our cute Dana's birthday this month!!  She is turning 30! So to celebrate, the February Pin Cushion is a darling cupcake with a banner. The pin cushions are paper pieced.  If you don't know how to paper piece come wish Dana a happy birthday and she'll show you how to do it!!  Kits are $5.25 and include the instructions! So stop by and get yours!

Happy Anniversary

Well, I am going to be honest, I am not sure where January went.  It is not like I really started any of my resolutions/goals for the New Year.   We did spend half the month having someone sick or ill for the month at our house, and we all seem t be on the mend now:)  AMEN!!  So, when I woke up this morning I decided "yes,  today is the day!!"  I am going to get going on the goals I said I would accomplish this year,  ( more to come on that later)   Plus, 23 years ago today I am married Mr. Wonderful.  We eloped to Hawaii,  and It was wonderful!!  We have shared a very blessed life and I look forward to many more years.  Happy Anniversary!!  

Love ya!!

Nadine

Modern Quilting

Come fly with me by Abbey Lane Quilts

With all the hype on the "Modern Quilting" and solid fabrics.   I thought I would show you a couple of the models we have up at the shop.  I am not going to lie,  it took me a while to jump on the solid bandwagon.  I just always wanted that print to go with the solid, but after much persuasion from the girls at the shop, I am finally able to do an entire quilt in solids.  We have a huge selection at the shop, in a rainbow of colors, that are sure to entice you for your next project.
Nadine

In a dash by Pixie Girl Quilts

Pixie Girl Quilts

Scrappy Trip Along update

Well, I am not quite as far along as I had hoped to be but I am loving the "Scrappy Trip Along"   You can check out all the pictures on flickr or on some of the blogs out there.  I am loving Camilles from Thimble Blossom but then again I love every thing she does.  I am not sure how big I am going to make mine but I have a ways to go either way.    If you haven't started yet you should.  It is a great way to use up scraps!!  I will keep you updated on my progress.  If you are doing it please share with us!!
Stay tuned for Material Girls Quilt along!!
Nadine

Sewist Tools

I don't know about you but, while cleaning up my sewing areas I discovered an ABUNDANCE of scissors and seam rippers. I have 8 inch shears, 6 inch shears and little embroidery scissors by the dozens.   Every drawer, box or bag I opened had a seam ripper.  I know that seam rippers get dull, especially if you use them as often as I do!!  I couldn't bring myself to throw any away (yet)  Hoarder?! Maybe?  As we move into Spring I have lots of things to sew, I am sure I will discover then which ones need to go to seam ripper heaven.  Next time Brian the scissor guy is at the shop, I am sure I can keep him busy!!  He already wonders what I do to get my scissors so beat up, now he is going to know I hoard sharp things!  What tool do you buy a lot of?  Thread, scissors, seam rippers...,  Please share with me what is your tool of choice to hoard!!
Nadine

Valentines Day Projects

We are getting ready for a LOVE DAY at the shop!!  We have lot of new projects up to entice you!!  I thought I would share a few photos with you.
Enjoy!
Nadine

South Jordan Modern Quilt Guild

South Jordan Modern Quilt Guild

Have you always wanted to join a "Quilt Group"?  Come join our South Jordan Quilt Guild .  We meet the 3rd Tuesday of every Month ( which happens to be tonight!)  at 6:30 at the Material Girls Quilts.  We have lots of new, fun, quilty kinds of fun planned for 2013.  We will be showing two quilt alongs that some of us are participating in,  one just starting at the shop!  We have some awesome guest speakers that will be attending future meetings,  new techniques to show you,  door prizes, and a whole lot more!!  We are even working on our first ever Quilt Retreat!  So come join us for some good times!!

See ya Soon!!