don't forget the meeting!!!

Don't forget that tomorrow (Tuesday April 19) is the first meeting of the Modern Quilt Guild.  We will meet at the shop at 7pm.  We are excited to start this group and can't wait to see you!!
Nadine & the girls!

I'm a little teapot!

Isn't she cute?  I found her on a website called ModCloth they have the greatest stuff!!  I think I went through and searched each page, and made my wishlist.  I could have ordered a whole bunch of stuff but I kept to a minimum.  She arrived this morning and I promptly put her on a shelf for all to see, every time I look at her she makes me smile. 
Nadine

Shelbys work in progress

This is Shelby's newest creation! It is so cute! With the purple and aquas it's refreshing! She is trying to finish it tonight because she has a bet going with Cathy who works at the shop also. If Shelby wins Cathy has to buy lunch for her. Cathy better get out your wallet I think she might make it!
see ya later,
Nadine

Chalkboard Cloth

Moms of little ones are going to love this!!  We received a chalkboard cloth fabric in and it is wonderful.  Chris our Tuesday Tutorial girl immediately ran out and bought chalk so we could try it out, and it works FANTASTIC!! I found this great tutorial over here at Elsie Marley  She has this awesome runner which would keep kids busy while you are fixing dinner.  We have it in the shop if you are interested!!
Nadine

Cherry Fizz by Quilt Soup! Love that "soup lady"

This new line from Quilt Soup called "Cherry Fizz"  is so cute!!  Cherry reds, lemon yellows with a pop of black.  If you love retro then you are sure to love this line of fabric.  Barbara the "Soup Lady" is awesome!!  It would make a cute apron, tablecloth, and the list grows!!  We have the entire line of fabric so give us a call or stop by the shop for yours!
Nadine

Scalloped ruler tutorial

The shop got a new toy and at first I was not too interested, then I played with it.  It is now my favorite gadget.  Scallop ruler doesnt do it justice.  I call it homemade ric rac on steroids.  It is way more versatile than I thought.

There are three sizes of rulers.  Your finished width will be 1 inch, 1 1/2 inch and 2 inch.  for this tutorial I used the 1 inch, it only gets bigger form here.

--cut your fabric to a little larger than the width of the ruler.  Sew any sections together to get the desired length. You will need 2 lengths

--Place lengths right sides together

--trace the outside scallop and all the points from the ruler onto the wrong side of you fabric.  Move ruler down until your entire length is traced

--sew a 1/4 in seam from the traced scallop line.  Stop and turn at the marked end points.  For a smoother edge stitch 1 staright stitch at the turning point.

--Connect the center points.

--Cut down the center line through 1 THICKNESS OF FABRIC ONLY!!!

--Trim scalloped edges.  I used pinking shears and then snipped into my deep groves

--With the pushers push out and iron each scallop.  the pusher is heat resistant so you can iron with it so your edges are nice and crisp.  (Pushers are sold seperately from the rulers, but are well worth it.  they are a huge time saver)

--your scalloped edge / ric rac is now done.

Here are your options of how to use it

As a ric rac detail

fold in half length wise and use as you would prarie points

fold in half over the edge of a quilt and sew with a 1/4 seam in place of binding (no need to hand stitch the back side!!)

cut all fabric in half length wise (instead of one layer only) and use as a single layer of scallops.  This will double your amount of length.

Use two different fabrics for a two tone scallop

I have used this on quilts, bags, skirts, aprons, sweater and shirts, and I also used in place of straight fabric in the gathered flower tutorial from a few weeks ago.

You can but the rulers and pushers at the shop.  We have them indiviually or as a set of three.

Sweet Nothings by Zoe Pearn

The new line Sweet Nothings by Zoe Pearn (Riley Blake Fabrics)  is so cute!!  Aquas, browns, strawberry pinks, make this line a delight for clothing, quilts, bags and everything in between.  I promise you won't be disappointed.  Hurry in we have already gone through one line!
Nadine