Sample Sale

We have been going through more quilt totes recently as we fight our never-ending battle to become organized.  We found some wonderful quilts that we had put away.  After some serious pondering, we came to the conclusion that if the quilt hadn't seen the light of day within the last year it may as well go to a home where it can be used and loved and cherished on a daily basis. 

So...  here are some more quilts available for adoption. 

First is a classic little wall hanging to help celebrate the seasons.  This one is from an Art to Heart pattern and measures 18 1/2 x 35 inches. 

    Reg.  $60.00    

Sale $48.00

 

Many of you will recognize the next one as a mystery quilt we did last year.  It actually never made it into a tote but we figure we'll save it the grief and send it directly to a loving home.  It's a pattern that Becky designed and measures about 56 x72 inches.

 

Reg.  $175.00

Sale $140.00

 

 

The Cheery Cherry Picnic below was one of our favorite mystery quilts.  It is now available to brighten your home.  It measures about 56 x 68 inches.  Don't you love the gently waving borders?

 

 

Reg. $200.00

Sale $160.00

 

The next one is still one of our favorite quilts.  We have hung on to it for some time but have never found a place for it to be used.  The quilt is from a Quilt In a Day pattern.  I think the yellow and teal makes an unexpectedly striking combination and the machine quilting is beautiful.  The quilt is about 68 x 82 inches.  (The photo doesn't give a great representation of the colors.  Come and see it.)

 

 





  

 Reg. $300.00

Sale $240.00

 

 

The next quilt is one that Becky designed for her Cakes to Quilts book.  It is pieced from a colorful Mary Engelbreit fabric collection.  (Again, the colors are much brighter than they appear in the photo.)

 



 



Reg. $220.00

Sale $175.00

 

 

Sunflower Farms is a cozy feeling raw edge applique quilt.  Another one of our favorites.

 

 

Reg. $190.00

Sale $152.00

 

We still have some quilts left from the last sale (posted Feb. 15).  We have decided to reduce them even further.  Check the post for updated pricing.  If you see something you like give us a call at 801-465-9133.  Have a great day.

 

 We are still not done going through everything so check back in the soon.



April mystery quilt - Elk in the pines

This pattern works up very quickly.  We wanted to leave the focal fabric in big chunks so the elk didn't get chopped into little bitty pieces.  The finished quilt would make a great fathers day gift for the outdoors man in your life. 

 

Have fun!

 

Randomly sew the 6 ½ inch squares in sets of two.  Create 20 sets.   

 

 

 

 

Sew these units to the 6 ½ x 12 ½ inch rectangles.  Create 20 squares.

 

 

 

Sew four blocks together to form a row.  Turn each block to achieve a random feel. 

Create five rows and sew together. 
 

Add the borders. 
(Speaking of borders, yours will be different.  We had just enough border fabric to do the kits.  Becky ended up using whatever was left.)

 

Quilt as desired.  Bind and enjoy!

It seems like there should be more to it but we're done!  It's a fun, easy one.

We are planning on using fabric from Riley Blake's Willow line for the May mystery quilt.  Here is a sampling of some of the fabrics. 

We'd love to have you join us.  Give us a call at 801-465-9133.

 

Another version of our latest mystery quilt

We loved how March's mystery quilt turned out. 

Expecting our first grandchild this fall we have been on the lookout for baby quilts.  We decided to make a smaller version of Jax using part of the Willow line from Riley Blake.  Although the photo doesn't do it justice here is a picture of how it turned out.

 

 

With only nine blocks, we easily pieced this in an evening. 

 

We will have kits available if you need a quick, cute baby quilt.

 

Happy Quilting!

 



Custom Frame Sale

Some of you may not be aware that we also offer custom picture framing here at the shop.  It occurred to us that it might be helpful to offer a few framing tips now and then.  Along with the tips will come a special promotion to help save you some $$$.  We realize that many of you are too far away to take advantage of the specials but hope the tips might be helpful.

Design Tip #1
Mat Border Proportions

Mat border widths change in popularity somewhat like hemlines
on dresses. The current style is the use of wider borders than
the typical borders used 10 or 20 years ago.

Today many people look at mats as an opportunity to add
color to the frame design, but originally mats were neutral in color
and used to provide visual relief between the art and its
surroundings. More generous mat borders enable you to focus on
the art much more easily.  (Courtesy LarsonJuhl.)


April framing special:

Purchase one custom frame and receive the second 40% off!

Now is a great time to frame those photos, prints, quilt blocks or anything you have been meaning to.  We have hundreds of framing and matting options available so you are sure to find the perfect combination. 

Please pass the word on to your friends! 

Simply mention this blog to receive the discount.

We look forward to seeing you soon,
Kelly & Rebecca

March Mystery Quilt (2013)

Before we get down to business, we just want to thank all of you for your kind gestures of sympathy and compassion with Mom's passing.  Your concern provides a great deal of comfort.
THANKS!


Now, let's make a quilt.  We were really pleased with the way this one turned out.  Hope you love it too!


Draw a diagonal line on the back of the 2 1/2 inch background squares.  Place a 2 1/2 inch square on opposite corners of the large print square.  Sew on the drawn line.
 

 

  

 

 

Trim 1/4 inch from away from the sewn line.

 

 

 

Press open.

 



 

Complete 80 squares.

 

 

 

Sew the completed squares in sets of two with a 2 1/2 inch sashing strip between as shown below.  (Be careful of direction.) 

 

 

 

Sew a 2 1/2 inch blue square between two sashing strips.  (Create 20.)

 

 

 

 

 

Sew one of these sashing strips between two of the units created above.  Again, pay attention to direction.  The main print should form an X.

 

Complete 20 blocks.

 

 

 

Sew the blocks in rows of four with a 2 1/2 inch sashing between each block.

 

 

Create five rows.

 

Sew four of the long sashing strips end to end with a blue 2 1/2 inch square between each.

 

 

Create four of these strips.  Sew one between each of the four block rows.

 

 

 

 

Add the borders - quilt, bind and you're done and ready for Spring!

 

This photo shows the layout a little better.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for participating in our mystery quilt program. 
Please help us spread the word and tell your friends about it.

Happy sewing! 

 

 

Here are some of the fabrics for April's Mystery quilt.
We will be using the Elk Ridge collection from Riley Blake.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starflower Serenade correction

We apologize again but we have a correction on the Starflower Serenade instructions we passed out on Saturday.

In the cutting, the blue center square should be cut 4 1/2 inches  not the 2 1/2 that was printed.

Again, we are so sorry. 

We still have a few spaces for tomorrow's mystery quilt.  (It turned out really cute!)  Call us if you would like to participate (801-465-9133).

Have a great day!
Kelly & Becky

Becky's Mom

As some of you know, Becky's mom passed away this week.  She lived her life for her family, always willing to help when needed and forever giving of what she had.  The photo above is one of our favorite.  At 86 she was willing to hop on the back of a four wheeler with our son Mason.  She stated that Mason was going a little too fast.  (Mason claimed to be going extra slow so she wouldn't be scared.)  What a marvelous legacy we have to live up to!

We will be closed Monday, March 18th for the funeral. 

Thank you for your kind expressions of love and sympathy.  They are more comforting than you know.

Kelly & Becky