I've had lots of new people visit my shop this week. Apparently, quilters go on holiday and search for quilt shops to visit during their travels, who knew! We all know really, I think we all do it.
I've met customers from New Zealand. Australia the USA. From France and Ireland. Peterborough, Nantwich, Meir Hay and Uttoxeter. They all tell be how wonderful my shop is, so they are very smart people, ha! It's quite sad to hear from some that so many quilt shops have closed. Hey Ho. I'm still here.
Princess Jackie spied opportunity to make her circus quilt sandwich. Such a fun quilt with lots of colourful detail. I think Jackie's plan was to get lots of the quilting done during her sewing retreat.
Di made more of her Garden Retreat flower blocks. She's using lots of Tilda fabrics from a recent Fat Quarter Bundle purchase and she's very happy with the look so far. Those taller blocks measure about 23" and a fat quarter measures only 21", so Di has been purchasing long quarters too.
Deb purchased this Mug Bag pattern quite a while ago then forgot all about it. There are lots of us going to Checkley Sunday Fun-days with mugs in these cute bags, they are a perfect addition to your sewing paraphernalia. Deb was very happy with her making day and she'll be showing off at cuppa tea time at Checkley on 29th September. Toot toot toot for Deb's fabulous finish.
Eye Spy play mats are perfect gifts for kiddos. They are a great size for babies too. I sell "Eye Spy 6 Packs" in my little shop. 30 x 6" squares, every one different. For a smaller baby quilt you can make up your quilt without sashing then, obviously, add sashing and borders to make larger quilts. This is Deb's Eye Spy Quilt top, she's chuffed with her corner stones and says it makes it a bit more boy-ish.
Can you guess who this belongs to? Princess Jackie sent the picture from her retreat with the Tuesday ladies. What a mess it looks (to me) but Jackie loves tying off all those ends. Usually it's a rainbow of mess and I think it will be more tricky all in black. Doesn't matter what I think though. I'll report back on this soon as they are all home from a wonderful relaxing quilting retreat and, hopefully, ready for next Tuesday's class.
Arriving on Monday morning 7th, Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th and going home on the afternoon of Thursday 10th. Total cost is £485, single rooms, unless you want to share? you can book a twin room. The retreat includes refreshments, (tea and coffee) A full breakfast menu, buffet lunches and a 3 course dinner. I think you can class that as very full board!
You'll need to pay a £50 non-refundable deposit then the full payment by 23rd September. You can pay in smaller installments if you want to.
If you are thinking about joining us on this next sewing retreat please let me know as soon as you are able. Any Questions? just ask.
If you are thinking about joining us on this next sewing retreat please let me know as soon as you are able. Any Questions? just ask.
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