Some of my family rose early the day after Christmas to track down those markdown bargains, like coats, shoes, electronic goodies, wrapping paper, etc. Not me. I was hot on the trail of a sale at one of my favorite quilt shops, Prairie Point in Shawnee, Ks. Almost everything was at least 20% off, with a back room full of 40% off fabrics. Mmmm....talk about extending Christmas. I had been wanting this Fig Tree book after seeing the delicious quilt that Juliann made from it and posted on her Dec. 9th blog post.
I was also in search of some more of the Shangri-la fabrics to use for borders and backings and pillowcases for the Cotton Candy quilt. Before Christmas I finished all the blocks and am going to try to start sewing them together into rows today. I am wanting to pick up the blues as much as possible--DH says I never make a blue quilt!!!! Well, we'll see if this is blue enough for him when the borders have been added!!!
It seems that I have fewer UFOs to start the new year with than usual. Yay! I want to make a list of all the projects finished in 2007 and I am thinking I may be pleasantly surprised--for once. Right now, I am looking at finishing the Cotton Candy quilt, quilting the Chocolates & Cherries quilt, and working on a BOM quilt. I know I must be forgetting something LOL!! When these are all done done, I can start something new--maybe a Fig Tree quilt!
14 comments:
You got some fun new goodies! I love that Cotton Candy quilt, it's on my to-do list!
Oh boy, I'm lusting over your Fig Tree Quilts.
Your quilt is nearing completion - very pretty choice of colors and a nice clean pattern. Lovely!
You are going to love that book. Enjoy.
That looks like a great book. I've thought about it, too, so maybe if I can find it on sale sometime, I'll get it. Your blocks for the cotton candy quilt look wonderful together, and I think the blue border will be fabulous on it - very blue. =) What a great sale day, and probably lots less crowded than some of the places your family went!
Oh - I like that new quilt! I'm eager to see how it looks with the borders. Right now it's a bit blue - but just a bit. :-)
I've looked at that book a bunch - but so far have resisted. Good for you getting yourself a late "gift".
I love seeing people's goodies!
And that quilt is so gorgeous:)
I'm with you... I had no interest in all those half off sales at every store in town. However the Fat Quarter Shop has had some nice sales and of course most things I bought weren't on sale. I found great Valentine's Day fabrics there for pairs of pillowcases for my girls and red and white paisley that may go into a quilt of quilted bags for gifts.
Post holiday hugs,
Joni
Your quilt looks great...can't wait to see the borders on. I broke down and got that book and I love it. Great houses.
Hi, I was just checking out your site, after visiting JulieQ's, and your quilts are gorgeous! I didn't go out fighting the crowds either. Better to stay home and quilt. lol
Nice to meet you!
Nurse Nancy
You can't go wrong with Fig Tree. I love that book.
Wow...your blocks are just lovely..book looks good will have to check that one out....
That looks like a great book! I like your quilt too.
Looks like a very interesting book. LOVE quilts with houses in them :)
The New Year is the perfect time to start a new quilt *s* Enjoy!
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