tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20820563460141758772024-02-20T02:45:31.083-08:00THE QUILTERS INNJane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-62358432728106010792010-04-09T19:20:00.000-07:002010-04-15T12:55:36.650-07:00The Dog Days of Spring<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFiHjFrlOOzU6t0SCkcJPe2sU_Fvurz8I4Lsf7XRuNXVMb9rANx07nxkQutZzxEl8hyphenhyphenlEORcoxEnQcRxMevHBlO1QV4zVs5Nly_uV7Mp4UaWjSiGxjTtakJe4ADPc1t4r_C0xSkB9mvAsz/s1600/DSC02606.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, I know the saying is actually "The Dog Days of Summer"....but I couldn't wait to post this picture of one of my favorite canine quilters....please allow me to introduce "Lucy". She's a 2 year old Tibetan Terrier and she frequently visits the shop with her "mom" Cynthia. Lucy even has her own quilt which apparently she's <i>permanently</i> borrowed from Cynthia's daughter. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Way to go Lucy!!</div><div><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjidkPAzwhfYGI3xeQfobYwOIy3pO8r1R1d03q-MaEQsyWUelivd37Un3Ox6uYji3cyD-wdoAY_Db0SS39hoYyLT4HV1HoRRiRCX4aKL6b55S7-7_geGndqidjjVpTg-xlP8c2c7zWz1fx6/s320/DSC02751.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458328306923936066" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 320px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of Spring....where is it?? The weather forecast show's more rain is on the way so I've decided that the only way to deal with these soggy days is to stay inside and sew. The shop is receiving new fabric every day and one of my favorite new lines is <b>Bohemian Elegance</b> by <b>In</b><b> The Beginning</b>. These lovely fabrics are inspired by antique french textiles and the muted and warm colors remind me of Spring....whenever that may be.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiDvXIbPuaZMJkll7kLTYceFQi_pQyDH-qQ6t6WG2OIbUHF6uKmrQdBErVEab4wjbwULKWc4S5WDeYcJjbntVA3SO5bWal5zDg3wo1g7dT6vt7GRr6vTj88ZEu82EufTfAYuMPNaSqRrYU/s1600/DSC02747.JPG"><img style="text-align: right;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 320px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiDvXIbPuaZMJkll7kLTYceFQi_pQyDH-qQ6t6WG2OIbUHF6uKmrQdBErVEab4wjbwULKWc4S5WDeYcJjbntVA3SO5bWal5zDg3wo1g7dT6vt7GRr6vTj88ZEu82EufTfAYuMPNaSqRrYU/s320/DSC02747.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458328448333982962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ongoing Class Updates!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you want to get some serious sewing done consider attending one of the many drop in classes we offer at the shop!! Here's a rundown of the schedule:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mondays 10am-2pm <b>Creative Threads with Margaret and Janis</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mondays 6pm-9pm <b>Open Studio with Laura Nowne</b>s</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesdays 10am-2pm <b>By Appointment with Janis </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesdays 6pm-9pm <b>Open Sewing with Marby</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thursdays 10am-2pm <b>Finish It with Margaret</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">3rd Sunday of the Month 11am-4pm <b>Sewing with Margaret</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Call the shop for more information on how to sign up and prices. There's no better way to spend a morning, afternoon or evening than sewing with one of these wonderful teachers!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>UPCOMING CLASS UPDATE!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">In last week's newsletter I told you about a new class starting in May that will be taught by Laura Nownes and Terri Piper called <b>"A Graceful Baltimore."<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </b>As of today the class is already over 1/2 full so if you want to make sure you get a spot call the shop ASAP.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The class will meet one Friday a month for 6 months (5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 9/10, and 10/8) from 10am to 2 pm. The cost is only $60 for the entire series! This class is a combination of hand applique and piecing and you can purchase a kit in either Verna Mosquera's Heavenly Peace fabric or Civil War Prints. Take a look at this picture of the sample block, or better yet come on in and get a close up view. You'll be amazed at how the flowers are done! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovPKdSVgozkDGuktD0U6w3uQmS8DXHe5pILGGtPX3FvHJ2eogU6wLAUGW7F9YG13OS65z1b_AY2mhPNldxlu097ymrvFJWi8XFeyXq7tRSONFdKOzCkP5EpKJ8DS8q1ei_yZUgJyf-PQT/s1600/DSC02764.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovPKdSVgozkDGuktD0U6w3uQmS8DXHe5pILGGtPX3FvHJ2eogU6wLAUGW7F9YG13OS65z1b_AY2mhPNldxlu097ymrvFJWi8XFeyXq7tRSONFdKOzCkP5EpKJ8DS8q1ei_yZUgJyf-PQT/s320/DSC02764.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460169163304926354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 166px; " /></a></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great week and keep a look out for some sunshine!!</div>Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-68994922930269739962010-04-05T06:00:00.000-07:002010-04-08T10:00:33.762-07:00Great Balls of Fabric!!!<div><br /></div><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7yUVXJzbP18MZFTfdSfP6Ny6Zejj4SxML1RADQ8bnWaQgmcmKgc0jFYHo1fi8CFTFHlWuJJ-1SpfyOru33EhCt5ghSOz_lPEfcNT-ysmlKwcC_gOzpJsMqOWV9lCLUQSxuK03ysZ7imq/s320/DSC02545.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452610922338692978" /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">D</span>o you have a hard time throwing scraps away?? When you look at left over pieces of fabric do you think "I can't get rid of these....what if I need them someday?" Or do you tell yourself, "I love this fabric so much, I'm sure I can find a use for it somewhere." Fast forward a few months/years/decades later and I bet you're like me, still clinging to those precious pieces! It's not a bad thing to hoard the scraps...in fact, it <i><b>could</b></i> be a whole new way to get creative....</div><div>Obviously no good scraps go to waste here in the shop and we have saved so many that we've turned them into "Great Balls of Fabric!!" I bet you're wondering what I've got planned for all these balls of fun.....I'm gonna tell you.....just not yet! Stay tuned.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0B4iUiNDVUJBqp6qA6C9-mACq7_IgvNlWBU2PRZ0Nw4tuTu3IeeNkI4RR2fD6qPzaF0aqridzHLMvrtzcj-bpOPK2yQQheZu8L1BZlOr2uzgS2wNEtl6CWTmTZHrKyfdEfZu_mmDlb-I/s1600/mail.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0B4iUiNDVUJBqp6qA6C9-mACq7_IgvNlWBU2PRZ0Nw4tuTu3IeeNkI4RR2fD6qPzaF0aqridzHLMvrtzcj-bpOPK2yQQheZu8L1BZlOr2uzgS2wNEtl6CWTmTZHrKyfdEfZu_mmDlb-I/s320/mail.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454656093204529922" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 166px; " /></a></div><div><b>Keeping it all in the family</b>....this week we had 4 (<b>FOUR</b>) generations of quilters from <b>one</b> family come into the shop and each of them is working on their own individual quilt!! These amazing women, Great Grandmother, Grandmother, Mother and Daughter have obviously adopted the motto "the family that quilts together stays together." How wonderful that their love of quilting is "binding" them together. Don't you just love stories like this??</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">NEWSFLASH</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Verna Mosquera's new fabric line "Heavenly Peace" is on our shelves!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">We have the <b>complete</b> line of her latest holiday inspired fabric along with Fat Quarter Bundles in these beautiful prints, plaids, florals and stripes that will make it easy for you to get inspired. It's never too early to start thinking about the...(gulp) holidays, right??? We've planned some really fun and exciting projects using Verna's new fabric line...I'll share more about that with you next time. If you want a sneak peek stop in the shop for a preview!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxmrMj-B8APX0B_Fcu-MEf4rGFpSxa_pJns6HdC8Km8Z_ZIChGuayqCJbqxGp8bU2g78fDvX8UvoEROp-5wsMxDlNd4kPjZfXiAvLXNMjcwnHV7lKevzGk1WcLWDsEotcG-OlJFVlaCce/s320/DSC02608.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456026363255350226" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div>Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-68096732502012555832010-03-19T07:40:00.000-07:002010-03-30T18:38:51.711-07:00Sometimes you just need a little help from your friends<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:arial, serif;" >We all have them, that group of friends you can always count on to help just when you need it most. You know, those special friends who are right there through thick and thin, lending their support to help the cause. I personally have two great examples of friends helping friends that I wanted to share with you.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Most of you have heard of the "1 Million Pillowcase Challenge" that is being sponsored by American Patchwork and Quilting. They have challenged quilters all over the country to make a difference in the lives of people in need who would greatly appreciate the gift of a beautiful new pillowcase. The Quilters Inn has wonderful "friends" who are rising to this challenge and have, to date, contributed over 243 pillowcases for this wonderful cause! Take a look at two very special <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">TQI</span> friends who have just between the two of them made 46 pillowcases!! This is what I call meeting the challenge in a big way. Thank you friends!!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2Dg0EufigAZZSz5kXOQA1eViSQkaON48MoEFknYab5140NWKpNFPyhCy2clex_kQPt-osZPbdgnwl3swRcvmUkhR5AMrbZSM15ysXadLLhSMZFu1B9uQ3d0iN-0c7Hyas35YhhUQ5cRQ/s1600-h/IMG00064-20100311-1452.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2Dg0EufigAZZSz5kXOQA1eViSQkaON48MoEFknYab5140NWKpNFPyhCy2clex_kQPt-osZPbdgnwl3swRcvmUkhR5AMrbZSM15ysXadLLhSMZFu1B9uQ3d0iN-0c7Hyas35YhhUQ5cRQ/s320/IMG00064-20100311-1452.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450361913461101826" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ok</span>, I have another story about friends to share with you. These friends are the fuzzy and furry kind and they just happen to live in my house. They are my 4 legged friends and the kind of "help" they give me shouldn't go unrecognized......</div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR74wGabi3WE2dZk__hwk2inTnyjn8RfJlv0rE4t89AriXXthuSkgBUVNEhILs9072bKuxS74UROYLXnDFxwcbmS78PuZLV9xOXQCfLik0M67jkwNQPvKcDWtcp06geaQkTrOyPiu08OXx/s1600-h/IMG00042-20100103-1314.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR74wGabi3WE2dZk__hwk2inTnyjn8RfJlv0rE4t89AriXXthuSkgBUVNEhILs9072bKuxS74UROYLXnDFxwcbmS78PuZLV9xOXQCfLik0M67jkwNQPvKcDWtcp06geaQkTrOyPiu08OXx/s320/IMG00042-20100103-1314.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450366478784919922" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Believe it or not that jumble of feet and tails and fuzz and fur would be my 2 dogs Dash and Elliot and Squirrel the cat. My sewing table has quite the sunny window spot and all three have found this to be the best place to take their morning nap. I didn't have the heart to wake the up, they looked so cozy and cute together....needless to say, not much sewing happened this day.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div></div>Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-63231561092748456862010-03-14T11:30:00.000-07:002010-03-14T17:33:28.039-07:00Springtime at The Quilters Inn!<div>Spring is right around the corner and everyone seems more than ready for some nice weather and sunshine. It's great to see everyone out and about and speaking of out and about......</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you to all the Shop Hoppers who made their way to The Quilters Inn over the last two weekends. It was great seeing everyone and make sure to check our website on Wednesday, March 16 when we announce the winners of the drawings. </div><div><br /></div><div>Everyone at The Quilters Inn is really excited about the coming week when Verna Mosquera's latest fabric line hits our shelves. This is a holiday line called "Heavenly Peace" and it's absolutely gorgeous! We will have the entire line so make sure to stop in and get your fair share!!</div><div><br /></div><div>We also have other new fabrics in the shop that include:</div><div><br /></div><div>Rainy Days and Mondays by Riley Blake (we also have an adorable kit available using this fabric)</div><div>Nicey Jane by Heather Bailey</div><div>Love by Amy Butler</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Check out this quilt..........</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvKvtTuq2SKSt-4n9WsNZu1TB3hoCSr2otMXS2DqJdFlEsIX-jnKmhFvoftHU-Yh-xBl62ISRffD60Ma3iHvkckMxHi5ACKnS1kBMnKSgw-6uUkUO0u1I9dDBGqeqVp15eMJ7guTPvGRg/s1600-h/DSC02419.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvKvtTuq2SKSt-4n9WsNZu1TB3hoCSr2otMXS2DqJdFlEsIX-jnKmhFvoftHU-Yh-xBl62ISRffD60Ma3iHvkckMxHi5ACKnS1kBMnKSgw-6uUkUO0u1I9dDBGqeqVp15eMJ7guTPvGRg/s320/DSC02419.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448563619988874802" /></a><br />One of the great things about owning a quilt store is getting to see all the amazing projects customers are working on. We love "show and tell" and that definitely was the case this week when Vilma brought in her Little Brown Birds quilt that she started working on back in 2004. Vilma came in to choose her back fabric and quite a crowd gathered around to see this beautiful quilt with all of Vilma's gorgeous hand applique and needlework.<div><br /></div><div>Coming next time.....new patterns from Bari J, news about updates to our on-line store and more pictures of wonderful customers and their quilts!!</div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /> <div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-4363196647575060102009-10-27T11:42:00.000-07:002009-10-27T12:16:29.594-07:00Starting Over with PamKittyMorning's help<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pamkittymorning.blogspot.com/">Pam</a> came over to help the computer challenged and see what we did.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNFFVgK06HRYtSdkyQcrLPtqUw0nluytykm8EUrbag47QwVP5UPCH736NvGZOHTVYI3oHUCgI_HQapmc6-xXTm1nUoS1O9HChj5E8sQFjreElgW-EGZitd6anxTFwRBGgxL_oIVegAT51B/s1600-h/Lincoln+Kaffe+store.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNFFVgK06HRYtSdkyQcrLPtqUw0nluytykm8EUrbag47QwVP5UPCH736NvGZOHTVYI3oHUCgI_HQapmc6-xXTm1nUoS1O9HChj5E8sQFjreElgW-EGZitd6anxTFwRBGgxL_oIVegAT51B/s320/Lincoln+Kaffe+store.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397360117329641874" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out our two new Lincoln Museum Quilt kit done in Kaffe Fassett and Civil War Fabrics. Look how different our Civil War version is with mitered borders.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCfZz2MMR6wUBF_KAN-aoAPVZywGJZCbdQyrFJj_RCfxs7kQFEqSI20VaNWbic2MElWLedrkpidtbihqnTsHB8Qjw-lWXB1jrnTX6cIml3Gh7STChR6lcbjq7bmY6Nm7kV7dY8NhhA2WJ/s1600-h/Lincoln+traditional.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCfZz2MMR6wUBF_KAN-aoAPVZywGJZCbdQyrFJj_RCfxs7kQFEqSI20VaNWbic2MElWLedrkpidtbihqnTsHB8Qjw-lWXB1jrnTX6cIml3Gh7STChR6lcbjq7bmY6Nm7kV7dY8NhhA2WJ/s320/Lincoln+traditional.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397352880328574514" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our version of Crabapple Hill's Over the River is done with Holiday Fabric. And a lot less embroidery. This too will be on our new Shopping Cart.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_BNDpskEMGAdZl05CIlWCFrzkiu2ZO8oxemypAhBBxJf_CCb2La5GzxaICARmr9cDhToHSsiMzNPB8vTTvSsgPq1jq_rVhVx4PAaJbHzEkuaj_LMgJ79m59RwndQq0Qh-PvR1qbX5_yj/s1600-h/Crabapple+Christmas.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_BNDpskEMGAdZl05CIlWCFrzkiu2ZO8oxemypAhBBxJf_CCb2La5GzxaICARmr9cDhToHSsiMzNPB8vTTvSsgPq1jq_rVhVx4PAaJbHzEkuaj_LMgJ79m59RwndQq0Qh-PvR1qbX5_yj/s320/Crabapple+Christmas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397352871364417506" border="0" /></a>Keep your eye on our blog as we will be doing this on a more timely basis.<br /></div>Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-65768891692629566402009-08-12T14:33:00.000-07:002009-08-12T16:08:19.822-07:00It's Quilt Show Season!In the next few months it's easy to satisfy all your quilt cravings. Now through September 27 there is a quilt show, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Quilts: Traditions with a Twist, </span>at 205 Railroad Ave, sponsored by Chevron and The Quilter's Inn. Their summer hours (through Labor Day) are Tuesday through Saturday, 10-1, then Tuesday through Friday 1-4. Diablo Valley Quilters will be there doing demonstrations on August 15, September 5, and September 19. www.museumsrv.org<br /><br />And mark your calendars for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Diablo Valley Quilters Quilt Show </span>September 26 and 27, 10-5 Saturday and 10-4 Sunday, Charlotte Wood Middle School, 600 El Capitan, Danville. Sandy Klop is the featured quilt artist. It's always a show full of fabulous quilts made by local quiltmakers.<br /><br />And save time forthe beautiful annual event Quilting in the Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, 681 Alden Lane, Livermore. Laura Wasilowski, Joanna Figueroa, The Pixeladies, Alex Anderson, and Jeff Krause, will be featured.If you haven't been there before you owe yourself a trip. Flowers, and trees, and quilts, and sweet treats, OH MY!<br /><br />We'll be here Saturday and Sunday, so please stop in to see us.<br /><br />Start saving now for the Jingle Bell Hop, a Quilters' Shop Hop, that will feature 14 great quilt shops from Brentwood to Tracy and in between. Dates are November 19-21, 9-6, and Sunday from 10-4. GRand Prize is a $1400 Holiday Shopping Spree--a $100 gift certificate from each of the 14 participating stores.Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-49707868267549301392009-06-25T13:39:00.000-07:002009-06-25T13:59:59.487-07:00It's About Time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSHqDrztHGQHtffUSroVpMSx4caj5_ZAnYhWYJaJrn2TARNyCBo7dc6Wxzl_3HQr8KGKUbKwL-T1ltzb4_Sj_aiB0cQJTY9k7lvV9Dolk7ugp_whKDu-_3SVqwYk_4a34Z7DPwdXWSuVdB/s1600-h/Blue-chair.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSHqDrztHGQHtffUSroVpMSx4caj5_ZAnYhWYJaJrn2TARNyCBo7dc6Wxzl_3HQr8KGKUbKwL-T1ltzb4_Sj_aiB0cQJTY9k7lvV9Dolk7ugp_whKDu-_3SVqwYk_4a34Z7DPwdXWSuVdB/s320/Blue-chair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351369028938925314" border="0" /></a><br />Hey all,<br />Hope you haven't fallen out of your seat in amazement that we are actually blogging again. So sorry that it's been such a long, long time.<br />Yea, it's finally summer. Well, sort of. Breezy, but not too hot. Much better than what is happening on the East coast, where it has been raining forever. Hope you're having a good one so far.<br />We have a new teacher who you have to meet! Alethea Ballard is outrageously creative, and came up with the design for this quilt.<br /><br />Isn't it fantastic! Even better up close and personal. She's teaching a class on July 26th. And even better, she's doing a Drop In Art Class every Friday from 9:30 til 12:30 for $15 a class. Come play with her; you'll have a great time.<br /><br />Here's another version of the same quilt:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFInFZzkO5qISZJkVT6XXHeFe3JBGGCrKFblN4jker16Xl3DZ3QZ2s6XzNPSWDMIo6mulWjHKg4aTuzjhBxFMQYF45Rjc20YMkkgvnyMMSzvv6IVPVU8EvHN4zXbv15J4ME2xbcqN7YlZ2/s1600-h/Red-chair.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFInFZzkO5qISZJkVT6XXHeFe3JBGGCrKFblN4jker16Xl3DZ3QZ2s6XzNPSWDMIo6mulWjHKg4aTuzjhBxFMQYF45Rjc20YMkkgvnyMMSzvv6IVPVU8EvHN4zXbv15J4ME2xbcqN7YlZ2/s320/Red-chair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351370300167724882" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMOqEzCd0Rmfdh9pyQisAMqzxFb1D5502CKzSd-44UzF-i8lEDOie9Wld1XZKmTVsSDAOTqPh_8PcuvmkbBiaTkm6wKt-nDMqjvd_yb2OSsTD8OTuB3yXjhqFL-rNvm_PoAaLnxDvw-foC/s1600-h/Red-chair.jpg">Cool, isn't it?</a><br /><br />We also have some new batiks in beautiful gradations of yellows, greens, purples, and pinks.<br /><br />New Releases! Wildwood is a new fabric line from Free Spirit by Erin McMorris. Very fun and contemporary. Come and get it while it's still here.<br /><br />If you came in today, you'd find Chocolate Chip cookies up by the register thanks to the fabulous Kathy August.<br /><br />Stop by soon! And next time we won't let so much time go by between postings.Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-38530636537245427202008-11-11T15:52:00.001-08:002008-11-11T16:12:49.061-08:00The Beatles (Yea!) and Dave Morey's retirement<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE92wv_uFKDlibnQawvmtUwnsnq0iswqqhkh01_iEUqeUYpMJurG1yZHC_CC-3M22cDWo6FbcizcL_CVTTygWizSv3goG4XdVnhzYGXDLtzIlsKpsL74c6cHuiBbAr3tnNjRAXmRrWokmS/s1600-h/Full-quilt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE92wv_uFKDlibnQawvmtUwnsnq0iswqqhkh01_iEUqeUYpMJurG1yZHC_CC-3M22cDWo6FbcizcL_CVTTygWizSv3goG4XdVnhzYGXDLtzIlsKpsL74c6cHuiBbAr3tnNjRAXmRrWokmS/s320/Full-quilt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267556990594864866" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Oh Dave, say it ain't so! Just around the time we received the Beatles fabric we found out that Dave Morey is leaving KFOG. Oh no! But how can we be so selfish? Easy! Dave is always there in the morning to ease us into the day, often with Beatles music, and with the wonderful camaraderie he shares with Rene, Irish Greg, and Peter. When I (Cyndy) first moved to the East Bay from Massachusetts in 1997, I was grateful to find a radio station that played the music I love, including the Beatles. The first dance with my honey of 37 years, John, was to In My Life by the Beatles.<br /> For those of you who may not be familiar with Dave, he has an incredibly deep, smooth voice that is so comforting. He's also known for his wonderful way of saying Yea, as if in parentheses, every time he mentions the Beatles.<br /> So we had to make a quilt for Dave with the Beatles fabric. In three days the quilt was made, quilted with a huge variety of lyrics from Beatles songs. The last stitch was added to the quilt five seconds before we got out of the car to present the quilt to Dave.<br /> Dave Morey and his friends from KFOG were in Walnut Creek a couple of weekends ago at Peets Coffee. Kim Fettig, John, and I got there at 9, and Dave started signing copies of Live from the Archives, Vol. 15, at 10. We were so glad we go there early--the line was almost out the door when we got there.<br /> We had a great time talking to fellow Fogheads while we waited for Dave. Of course they are all upset, as are we, that Dave is leaving San Francisco and heading back to his native Michigan. But Dave, enjoy every second! As Bonnie Raitt says, "Life gets mighty precious when there's less of it to waste." We will miss you, and hope the quilt keeps you warm while you sit in front of the fire watching old movies. Consider it thousands of hugs.Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-62779356570912275922008-10-25T16:12:00.000-07:002008-10-25T16:21:08.440-07:00Halloween Treats<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi62Ozns_5VO4aOFIWMROzRZU5qd5dyb6ZRHRh3oKoI0LSZYeHTa9uhe1QAt8eHuYjBOSB2uxA6sgtjS05u2j1OCeGE9IWUDQ5C90Kp9ZyAOSXg18WpIeCnOawxr67XnxnDpbaYOWjT4CVP/s1600-h/bRYANT-GIRLS.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi62Ozns_5VO4aOFIWMROzRZU5qd5dyb6ZRHRh3oKoI0LSZYeHTa9uhe1QAt8eHuYjBOSB2uxA6sgtjS05u2j1OCeGE9IWUDQ5C90Kp9ZyAOSXg18WpIeCnOawxr67XnxnDpbaYOWjT4CVP/s320/bRYANT-GIRLS.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261233970858665922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;">Don't you just love Halloween? We do, especially when our customers come in their adorable children. Shown here are Taryn and Emma Bryant, who stopped in with mom for a visit today. We loved Emma's costume, and Taryn is already a fashionista with her fabulous shoes, gloves, and matching purse. Thanks for coming in, ladies! You brightened up our day.<br /><br />HALLOWEEN FABRICS ON SALE<br />Come on in and enjoy 25% off of all Halloween fabrics. Stock up for next year, or make Halloween placemats using the placemat pattern from Artichoke Collection. Fun and easy!<br /><br />And Mark Lipinski, thanks for the call. We would love to see you, but MUCH sooner than 2010!<br /><br />Have a bootiful Halloween!<br /></span>Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-36182055162087575592008-10-22T16:32:00.001-07:002008-10-22T16:33:53.430-07:00The Monday Drop In Crew Admires Myrtle's Quilt<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRos_KqQwTr0kUqXSGDFnpsulQ3yGmcRxtIILoBp0S2Py5Yib7R0Vwrc3nEl10PgYRJ3ayxkmRe0KLVU-qRVpcxKkHBGlIZiW1IDm7YU1Ozuty5OPmXWQXhjUjQIFaWbHkwH7hvjcAsqk/s1600-h/Monday-group.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRos_KqQwTr0kUqXSGDFnpsulQ3yGmcRxtIILoBp0S2Py5Yib7R0Vwrc3nEl10PgYRJ3ayxkmRe0KLVU-qRVpcxKkHBGlIZiW1IDm7YU1Ozuty5OPmXWQXhjUjQIFaWbHkwH7hvjcAsqk/s320/Monday-group.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260125536854897090" border="0" /></a>Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-20198121301424254082008-10-22T16:27:00.000-07:002008-10-22T16:31:48.816-07:00Kathy and Jane with Northcott's Vic Dadika, and Marilyn Drew<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9X9U4lx8qdP417qNpHkO21u3hyphenhyphennlwvrwCbi2Vwzrr1vJQ0TvmnVcqX7KepbOgzIzZPTp6Zx57wBBe0qLYUouq8ykz0alNXjTWP2WhbS0NgttK3OGVUEM0v0GX9UqKopPS5r_7mzpdXHjO/s1600-h/Vic-and-Marilyn-Northcott.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9X9U4lx8qdP417qNpHkO21u3hyphenhyphennlwvrwCbi2Vwzrr1vJQ0TvmnVcqX7KepbOgzIzZPTp6Zx57wBBe0qLYUouq8ykz0alNXjTWP2WhbS0NgttK3OGVUEM0v0GX9UqKopPS5r_7mzpdXHjO/s320/Vic-and-Marilyn-Northcott.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260124425138328018" border="0" /></a>Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-80853115095111100722008-10-22T14:53:00.000-07:002008-10-22T16:37:38.942-07:00Make New Friends, But Keep the Old<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUEIVxNkIXtGLJL9lKu-U5Of30Z0C-Ys3JfE4lrXrj5JbafNzfavkqkv3LmCthDPSioiqsHLaCZjbYTQJ1jbpvHQm1MTgzspE6WS6oStiljs1DCktQR1OjVgN8bJ3cCvgxpJCfSaR9nR1/s1600-h/Jane-and-June-from-VT.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUEIVxNkIXtGLJL9lKu-U5Of30Z0C-Ys3JfE4lrXrj5JbafNzfavkqkv3LmCthDPSioiqsHLaCZjbYTQJ1jbpvHQm1MTgzspE6WS6oStiljs1DCktQR1OjVgN8bJ3cCvgxpJCfSaR9nR1/s320/Jane-and-June-from-VT.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260112780234923362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKcULWuSYWZsctex5ioG6iMRkLXH02OBXPo9w3GavavrKo-HaMyjqJOXlvZMa4zfsGTkE8nelGyyfgxMT-bv9213-gZw1Nn_gNzHWTpMumaT0YG5NiaWQuTX58rLDzqqTIVxA6z4i9fIn/s1600-h/Mark-Lipinski.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 118px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKcULWuSYWZsctex5ioG6iMRkLXH02OBXPo9w3GavavrKo-HaMyjqJOXlvZMa4zfsGTkE8nelGyyfgxMT-bv9213-gZw1Nn_gNzHWTpMumaT0YG5NiaWQuTX58rLDzqqTIVxA6z4i9fIn/s320/Mark-Lipinski.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260113245414353906" border="0" /></a><br /></div>One is silver, and the other is gold. I can't tell you how many times my mom sang that to me while I was growing up. It's turned out to be great advice.<br /><br />Here at The Quilter's Inn we meet so many new people (and please forgive us if we don't always remember your names--we're all "of that age"). It's what makes working at the store such a pleasure. (OK, being surrounded by bolts of beautiful fabrics helps, too.)<br /><br />There are a couple of groups who meet on a regular basis at The Quilter's Inn, including the Monday Drop In with the most wonderful teaching duo: Margaret Linderman and Janis Stob. A long-time student, Myrtle, is standing next to the quilt she just finished for one of her grandddaughters. Great job, Myrtle!<br /><br />In the past couple of weeks we've made some new friends, including June Bugbee, owner of Sew Many Treasures in Williston, VT. June's son lives in the area, and he and his wife were expecting to deliver at any second, so June was just a little excited. (June, you have to let us know if it was a boy or a girl.) We loved the time spent with June, who helped Cyndy finish designing a quilt she was a bit stuck on. A lot of "quilt design by committee" takes place here, and we love it. We decided it would be a good idea to adopt each other as sister stores. Sew Many Treasures new website is under construction, so keep an eye out for it. Welcome to the family, June, and a huge Hi to her fabulous colleagues: Sharon, Angelica, Nancy, Kieth, Donna, Pricilla, and Mary Jane.<br /><br />Just a day or two later we enjoyed a visit from Vic Dadika, US sales manager for Northcott/Monarch fabrics based in Cyndy's home state of New Jersey. We really enjoyed the time spent looking at fabric samples with Vic and fellow sales rep Marilyn Drew. Turns out Northcott is the manufacturer of Mark Lipinski's fabrics, and we're big fans of Mark's. So, how do we get Mark to come visit us? Vic gave us a small clue. HELLO MARK, THERE ARE LIKE 90 FINE RESTAURANTS IN OUR IMMEDIATE AREA. Maybe that will get his attention. AND, we'll also give you some homemade jam. How does Grapefruit Marmalade sound? Plum?<br /><br />Hey you Baby Boomer Rockers! Come and get it before it's gone! It's the Beatles (Yea!) fabric collection that includes a panel with different scenes from The Yellow Submarines. Too mcuh fun. We're imagining purses, collages, PJ bottoms, boxer shorts, and, of course, quilts. Hurry before it's gone.<br /><br />Thanks to all our friends, old and new. Enjoy this gorgeous season!Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-2503741554977625962008-10-09T15:19:00.000-07:002008-10-09T15:21:37.302-07:00Jennifer's Urn of Roses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuw9C7Sw7NY8itg6n9LhUawSVGhJE3WxdjdMOB0mB32RAVSEIY-rcdK4lRAMW2chbDQvZA3rUKK4sVWzg0Cf3GwwSwLogZnA9dA79qtnuNhDpQgYI9jQ6vQ1t-1qcaN1Slq17kKYr3uNnM/s1600-h/Jennifer-with-roses.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuw9C7Sw7NY8itg6n9LhUawSVGhJE3WxdjdMOB0mB32RAVSEIY-rcdK4lRAMW2chbDQvZA3rUKK4sVWzg0Cf3GwwSwLogZnA9dA79qtnuNhDpQgYI9jQ6vQ1t-1qcaN1Slq17kKYr3uNnM/s320/Jennifer-with-roses.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255282744468688626" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLi4nJus1UpL0S-P0ec2oYjtnN1q0KlJcRTaBhJdwXZ4M6NvX2PKRVxeut3kz9xYrSxwhyphenhyphen7p1s7la6fT2feWCAWoHVMxnfrvYLiNyXBwllpehKAiO_TCS_PZaMvBqmrmquFo76G973p2h/s1600-h/Beth-Klingel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLi4nJus1UpL0S-P0ec2oYjtnN1q0KlJcRTaBhJdwXZ4M6NvX2PKRVxeut3kz9xYrSxwhyphenhyphen7p1s7la6fT2feWCAWoHVMxnfrvYLiNyXBwllpehKAiO_TCS_PZaMvBqmrmquFo76G973p2h/s320/Beth-Klingel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255282585323637122" border="0" /></a>Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-34197700647951686402008-10-09T15:16:00.001-07:002008-10-09T15:17:31.429-07:00Kathy August's First Grade Caterpillar Quilt<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAD0Tek07MlRzhirzCG9UO9H5rPKA0aWvs2Eb2Nmwo0z4neGPym96-S5oGtw-yKIH4WYFbybqCuldIHesIZE9CTK0G_RRK1qFtw98Za4z5i_108fd2hdubSUs66TZ-DR6hYsBi89ECYNJ9/s1600-h/Kathy-and-quilt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAD0Tek07MlRzhirzCG9UO9H5rPKA0aWvs2Eb2Nmwo0z4neGPym96-S5oGtw-yKIH4WYFbybqCuldIHesIZE9CTK0G_RRK1qFtw98Za4z5i_108fd2hdubSUs66TZ-DR6hYsBi89ECYNJ9/s320/Kathy-and-quilt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255281772344470114" border="0" /></a>Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-72522627244934189432008-10-09T15:11:00.000-07:002008-10-09T15:16:13.760-07:00Marby and Casey's Fans quilt<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25MhT-oPK7nKl75gdI5c50oM7Ps1TsgjXiG7iFbh-7_eZ6wSNyLLEuuTRdvw8qvkaflH8zDZ_sgZFg4p9_FXWV9dNwewL26a0LrDHZ9pBkSjRrUdTpOG4Z12CNxeJIH_ipZLjUJB-njLf/s1600-h/Marby-and-quilt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25MhT-oPK7nKl75gdI5c50oM7Ps1TsgjXiG7iFbh-7_eZ6wSNyLLEuuTRdvw8qvkaflH8zDZ_sgZFg4p9_FXWV9dNwewL26a0LrDHZ9pBkSjRrUdTpOG4Z12CNxeJIH_ipZLjUJB-njLf/s320/Marby-and-quilt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255281379468843634" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPNf3BuVH0T2qJTi5UqO6eRrBvc78kuVyR9As4YER04zUcQoqDiiejsVVS47gTVuK2nkLqJCYGekOWzAU2Ia7NXNbDTU7UzqTwk78nR7oNuuGYkezsxehucz4i7i-j-LW5WdH1kZbha7yw/s1600-h/Alethea-and-quilt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPNf3BuVH0T2qJTi5UqO6eRrBvc78kuVyR9As4YER04zUcQoqDiiejsVVS47gTVuK2nkLqJCYGekOWzAU2Ia7NXNbDTU7UzqTwk78nR7oNuuGYkezsxehucz4i7i-j-LW5WdH1kZbha7yw/s320/Alethea-and-quilt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255280393590995842" border="0" /></a>Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-31498555210694778762008-10-09T13:36:00.000-07:002008-10-09T14:49:38.107-07:00These Are a Few of Our Favorite ThingsOh the creativity of quilters! One great thing about working at the Quilter's Inn is seeing an incredible variety of quilts, and quilters. We love when our customers bring in the projects made from the fabrics we sell them. Spontaneous show and tell makes our day, so please come in as soon as you finish something.<br /><br />Everyone who works here is a quilters, and we recently had a chance to share some of our own projects. Many of you know and love Marby Bennett, who teaches many of our classes, including the raucous, wonderful crowd at her Tuesday night drop-in, as well as her Thursday Beginner's group. Marby showed us a beautiful quilt that was the first she and her daughter Casey made together. Casey is now one of the most prolific quilters we have the pleasure to know.<br /><br />And none of us can figure out how the heck the amazing Kathy August, Jane's right-hand woman, accomplishes all that she does. Kathy is shown here displaying a First Grade quilt based on Eric Carle's <span style="font-style: italic;">The Hungry Caterpillar</span>.<br /><br />Alethea Ballard, teacher by day and wild quilter the rest of the time, decided to make her own rendition of the French Roses quilt by Heather French. Love the way she used the different sized roses to surround the Lady.<br /><br />Many of you may own Jennifer Rounds' pattern Rose Wreath, and may even have taken a class with her. Jennifer's newest quilt is a stunning abundance of dimensional roses in a beautiful blue and white urn. The quilt will be on display at the Pacific International Quilt Festival, which takes place in Santa Clara next week. Check out www.quiltfest.com.<br /><br />Aprons are hot right now, and Beth Klingle at the is having a blast making them for adults and kids. Here she is modeling one of our favorites. Check her website at www.fromgrammmywithlove.com.<br /><br />NEW FABRIC FLASH: We received a beautiful new line called Gipsy Glitter from Art Gallery Fabrics, a manufacturer of some truly unique designs. Come see them, and pick up a free pattern while they last.<br /><br />Tablecloths, tea towels, and layer cakes from Moda, oh my! Come and get em while they last.<br /><br />One of the area's most beloved teachers/authors/quilters, Diana McClun, and her partner Laura Nownes are featured in the latest issue of <span style="font-style: italic;">Mark Lipinski's Quilter's Home</span>. Love the sewing structure, Diana, and the fact that you included a kitchen so Laura can back cookies for your students!Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-3734678340703350982008-10-01T14:30:00.000-07:002008-10-01T14:50:35.328-07:00Celebrities in the NewsIt was great visiting with local author and quilter Terri Thayer and her friends Ruth Carter and Maureen Lardie. Look for her quilt mysteries, <span style="font-style: italic;">Wild Goose Chase</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Old Maid's Puzzle</span>.Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-30706328418505501572008-10-01T14:11:00.000-07:002008-10-01T14:20:17.859-07:00We've Got a Winner!We wonder how many people were surprised by the weight of the ball, which was about 3.75 lbs. Shocked us when we put it on the scale at Lunardi's--thought it would come in much higher. Congratulations to Tina Kauffman of Alamo for her winning guesstimate! Here sister, Karen, wasn't as lucky, but we won't mention that at all.<br /><br />To everyone who came in and dropped a guess in the box, had a piece of cake, and shopped during our 4th Anniversary event, a huge thank you! Hope you had as much fun as we did.<br /><br />If you didn't make it in, there is still plenty of half-price bolts on hand. Think of all the backings you could stock up on!Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-78809895641082703252008-10-01T14:09:00.001-07:002008-10-01T14:53:28.070-07:00Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-52806171924531992912008-09-24T16:02:00.000-07:002008-09-24T16:44:35.277-07:00Four Years Already!First of all, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ALL OF US!<br /><br />To all of our fabulous customers who have walked through the the doors of The Quilter's Inn in the past four years, a HUGE thank you! We couldn't have done it without you. Plus how much fun would it be if we were just hoarding all of this fabric, and you didn't come see us? We have the very best customers. Neenar.<br /><br />And so we say, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Let them eat cake!</span> Starting tomorrow morning, please stop by and enjoy a piece of cake and a chat. AND a discount on your entire purchase. Our in-house guru, the wonderful Margaret Linderman (or Linderperson for a more neutral last name), came up with the idea of saving all our bolt end strips and rolling them into a ball. Well, the idea snowballed (pardon us, we just can't help ourselves), and we have a rather large Bolt-End Ball.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ARE YOU FEELING LUCKY?</span> If you have been in lately and guessed The Ball's weight, good luck. We will be picking a winner and the prize is a $100 gift certificate. Woo hoo! So stay tuned for a photo of the final weigh-in (remember those technical difficulties we mentioned?). We think you'll be surprised. Kind of like, what's lighter than a watermelon but heavier than a hummingbird? Huh? The BIG BOLT-END BALL!<br /><br />AND it gets better. You're all invited to join the Stripper Club. Everyone who walks in will be handed a strip from the ball with a percentage marked on it. That will be the discount for your entire purchase, and it will be more than the regular guild discount. :) So come on in and get happy. What makes you happier than fabric? OK, so after your cake you can go get ice cream to make it a perfect day.<br /><br />Either before or after your stop here, make sure you take a drive down to Alden Lane Nursery for Quilting in the Garden. If you've never been, it is a great two-day event organized by the always wonderful Alex Anderson, whose special guests this year include Joen Wolfrom and Melinda Bula, and fellow teracher Cindy Needham. Check it out at www.aldenlane.com/stitch.html.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">NEW FABRIC FLASH</span>: Beautiful new collection from Westminster called Daisy Chain from Amy Butler; Moda Collection for a Cause by Howard Marcus, and Charisma Layer Cakes and Jelly Rolls that are just all gorgeous.<br /><br />So y'all stop by to see us, hear? And by the way, welcome back to our blog. We apologize for the huge gap in time.Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-5108635029789999052008-03-24T15:48:00.000-07:002008-03-24T16:17:43.155-07:00Field TripJane and I have been having too much fun to blog. So sorry. We just got back from a week at Empty Spools Seminars at Asilomar Conference Center. We ended up in class together with rockin' Rosemary Eichorn, collage artist, teacher, and lecturer extraordinaire. We learned a ton.<br /><br />If you've never been, we highly recommend it. If you start putting aside about $50 every two weeks you can go next year, and it is totally worth it. Just think--no shopping, menu planning, cleaning, cooking for vie whole days. The beach is right across the street. And you are in the company of quilters and master teachers. It is almost too much fun.<br /><br />For five glorious days we showed up for class at 9 a.m. and stayed until at least 4 p.m. Rosemary is a generous teacher, and introduced us to a huge variety of techniques to use on our unique quilts. We played with Angelina and Crystalline fibers, painted Tyvek and used heat to make it bubble and shrink, and foiled to our heart's content. Shiva Paintstiks, fabric paints, fusible film, you name it, we tried it. We bravely went where we had not been before, and had a blast in class. And while we worked Rosemary often read snippets from some of her favorite books about creativity.<br /><br />I have to admit to being a bit cross-eyed today at work. Last night I woke up at 2 a.m. (it's a funny time of life, if you know what I mean), and started reading <span style="font-style: italic;">Writing Down the Bones. </span>It's a book Natalie wrote about the process of writing, and I couldn't put it down. I read til 4:30 a.m., then woke up and couldn't wait to either write or quilt. I worked a bit more on the quilt I started in Rosemary's class. It's a "vision quilt" that will help me through the process of writing my first novel. Yes, it's about quilters. Among the photos is a shot of a cottage where my main characters meet for a romantic weekend. Stay tuned.<br /><br />Jane finished her table runner, and it is gorgeous. Photo to come. Stop in to see it, OK? In the meantime, here are some scenes from the past week. Come see us and we'll tell you more.<br /><br />Our UPS guy, Shane, has been busy bringing us boxes. Some of the newest attractions include Eric Carle's The Hungry, Hungry Caterpillar from Andover; new designs by Dena Fishbein; Budda Party by Free Spirit; Anna Griffin's Sierra; and we restocked on lots of our favorite Kaffe Fasset's. Stop by and we'll also tell you more about Asilomar.Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-39181050999369829032008-02-21T11:22:00.000-08:002008-02-21T13:24:21.853-08:00Fabric MusingsHello all you wonderful quilters!<br /><br />The fabric seems to be coming in faster than a a home run king sliding onto home plate. Yes, the start of baseball season is quickly approaching, and many people we know and love are knee-deep in fantasy baseball league drafts. If you have no idea to what we are referring, that's a good thing. All I know is that there is a feeling of frenzied anticipation amongst the males in my house. And I am not going to reveal who our favorite team is; you might track us all down and do a drive-by egging. All I know is that I can't wait to go to a game and eat! Hot dogs and peanuts and cotton candy, oh my!<br /><br />Kudos to you if you are right there with him on the couch cheering on your favorite team. But if you want to escape the drone of the TV you know The Quilter's Inn is the perfect place to get away. Bring your machine and stay a spell.<br /><br />On to some of the new fabrics--and patterns! Under the heading Just Too Cute is Moda's Backyard Safari collection. Orange, and of course lime green, are the new hot colors, and combined with bugs and more bugs this line is a sure to be a hit. Spring pillowcases!<br /><br />How much do we love Jelly Rolls? We have a new debut--Wee Play--from one of our local favorite quilters, Sandy Klop. There are Jelly Rolls and charm square packs.<br /><br />When the Za Za rolls from Moda came in we knew they would go fast. Think dusty purples, olive greens, butterscotch/caramel, and rusty reds. Nice allover large floral with cream accents, medium scale paisleys, dots, and a geometric print. Very fun.<br /><br />Other new arrivals include patterns from local designer Lori Lott's Uptown Girl Quilts company. We have Bursting Buds, Thymes Square, and Sunday Picnic. Lori was kind enough to leave a few of her quilts here; stop in and see them soon.<br /><br />And, for as long as they last (the ink is barely dry before they're gone) there is a small pile of the newest Quilter's Home magazine right up front. And there was a great surprise! Right there on page 77, just three pages after a recipe for Mark's Grandma's Potato Gnocchi (YUM!, one of my favorite things), is a review of my (Cyndy's) newest book written with Lynn Koolish, <span style="font-style: italic;">Innovative Fabric Imagery for Quilts</span>. Thanks Mark! And he doesn't even know yet that he's a pin-up boy here in the store. Come in and find him (excluding the obvious one shown above) for a 10% discount on one item.Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-64156352567894354242008-02-13T12:36:00.000-08:002008-02-13T13:08:02.384-08:00Glorius SpringHas the weather been fantastic or what? Every year I forget how much sooner spring arrive here on the West coast. We moved here from Massachusetts ten years ago, and on April Fools Day that year it snowed 36"! So I fully appreciate the fact that the birds are singing, there are buds on many trees, and the daffodils are opening.<br /><br />Today my friend Sheryl and I went for a walk up behind Westminster House off Hemme Ave in Alamo. There is a little parking area; check it out. If you have a dog, you can let him off leash. Today Ruby, Sheryl's dog, looked like she was just having a ball. The brook is gurgling again after having been "turned off", and there are buds everywhere. It was just what I personally needed to renew my spirits after that long rainy season.<br /><br />Sheryl let me borrow her camera. I took a lot of shots, but these are my favorites.<br /><br />I'm not so great at what I used to refer to as the "A" word, but which I now think is pretty wonderful. Our fabulous applique artists and friends Verna Mosquera and Laura Fraga are so inspiring. Laura has given me many tips, and I am getting bolder as a result. The branch of white and yellow flowers shown here may just have to be a quilt.<br /><br />Stop in and see us soon. New fabric arrives just about every day. In the meantime, try a walk on the Iron Horse Trail. It's just too beautiful to be inside.<br /><br />Most of all, have fun!Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-91681580442057170402008-02-08T16:17:00.000-08:002008-02-08T16:51:58.265-08:00Road to CaliforniaWe realize it's been a few weeks since Road to California took place down south in Ontario, but figured you might be interested in seeing some photos. If you've never been, it is well worth the trip. What road trip that is quilt-centered isn't worth it? A change of scene does a body good.<br /><br />It was huge, like Pacific International huge. There were almost as many vendors as there were quilts, and it was packed. Your intrepid reporters stayed from about 11 a.m. til it closed at 6 p.m. and had a blast. Funny how I ended up with a cast on my left wrist <span style="font-style: italic;">after</span> the show. It would have come in so handy while fighting our way through the crowds.<br /><br />You'll see from the photos that I was attracted to bright quilts. Next year I'll be more careful about taking photos of a greater variety of quilts.<br /><br />A huge round of applause for Linda Schmidt of Dublin, whose waterfall quilt won a third place ribbon. Her work is exquisite in it's detail and use of materials. Congratulations Linda!<br /><br />Uh oh, time to go. So I'll let these photos tell the rest of the story.<br /><br />Until next time, as always thanks for your support.Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082056346014175877.post-38567373460381727282008-02-02T12:06:00.000-08:002008-02-02T12:51:57.597-08:00Love (of fabric) is in the air!My how time flies. How can it possibly be February? No matter, because there is a lot to look forward to this month. The fabrics that we ordered at fall Quilt Market are beginning to roll in, with lots more to come. Coming to your favorite quilt store are organic cottons, and some really cute fabric based on the story <span style="font-style: italic;">The Hungry Caterpillar</span> by Eric Carle.<br /><br />Check out a beautiful new collection from Benartex called City Girl. Think contemporary, chic big flowers with peach, rose, green, blue-green, and brown mixed in. These would work well in quilts that feature some larger pieces. Come in and we can brainstorm with you.<br /><br />As you walk in the door look to your left at our Valentine's Corner. Make some pillowcases, or try one of our kits. We also have some adorable retro tea towels from Moda--Better Than Sliced Bread, as the tag says. Moda also offers a Charm Square pack designed by Deb Strain called "All You Need Is Love"--whip up a Borsa bag with these. Don't know what a Borsa bag is? Come find out. It's an easy purse you'll want to make many times over.<br /><br />Love batiks? At least ten new bolts just walked in the door (and are they tired--all the way from Bali); these include a couple of really great reds (one with cream polka dots), and a nice light blue for sky if you are into landscape quilts.<br /><br />In the "Why Didn't I think of That?" category is a cool new tool called the Side Winder. Wind bobbins without having to use your machine. And it's portable! I want one, don't you?<br /><br />And before you leave don't forget to check out our Odds and Ends corner where you'll find deeply discounted patterns, books, kits, quilts, etc.<br /><br />Did you see the truly wonderful article about Jane and the Quilter's Inn in the Contra Costa Times Danville section this week? Many thanks to writer Elaine Schmitz and photographer Jim Stevens.<br /><br />Cyndy Rymer, who works here on Fridays and is often the author of this blog, has a new website. Check her out at cyndyrymer.com.<br /><br />Oops, gotta go, Kim needs the computer. Hopefully it won't be so long til we chat again.Jane Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611802450748103562noreply@blogger.com2