Second Sat. Sampler block 9

For this block you will need:
4) 4" dark blue print squares
4) 4" medium blue squares
8) 4" background squares

Draw a diagonal line on the back of the 4" background squares.

Match one of these to each of the blue 4" print squares with the outside edges aligned and the right sides together.

Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line.

Cut on the line.

Square the resulting half square triangles to measure 3 1/2 inches.

Trim off the excess points on the seam and press toward the blue fabric.

Use the photo at the top of the post as a guide to assemble and sew the block together.

 Happy Quilting!

December quilting sale

First of all, we have had some problems getting photos to load on our computer so we apologize for not having a photo of last month's mystery quilt.  We are still working on it.

Just wanted to remind everyone of our December fabric sale that is going on through tomorrow, Friday, December 7.  All fabric, notions, and finished quilts are 25% off!  (mystery quilts and other classes and machine quilting are excluded).

On Friday we will be taking an additional 25% off of the $5.55 Friday fabrics! 

Take advantage of this great deal and come claim some for yourself.

In addition - for every $10.00 you spend you can enter the drawing for a gift basket valued at over $75.00.

We are grateful for your friendship and patronage  and wish you a wonderful holiday season!

2018 Second Sat. sampler block 8

For this block you will need:

2) 5" grey dot
3) 4 1/2" grey dot
1) 2 1/2 x 4 1/2" grey dot
1) 2 1/2" grey dot
1) 5" blue & white
1) 5" dark blue
1) 4 1/2" dark blue
1) 2 1/2" med. blue

Draw a diagonal line on the back of both of the 5" grey polka dot squares.

Match a 5" grey polka dot square to the 5" dark blue square with the outside edges aligned and the right sides of the fabric together.  Sew 1/4 inch on both sides of the drawn line.  Cut on the line.  Square the triangles to 4 1/2 inches and press toward the darker fabric.

Repeat using the other 5" grey polka dot and the 5" blue and white square.

Sew the 2 1/2 inch polka dot to the 2 1/2 inch medium blue square.  Sew the 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch polka dot to this unit as pictured below.

 Refer to the photo at the top of the post as a guide to assemble the the block.



Happy Thanksgiving - here's to creating many wonderful memories with family and friends.

 

October 2018 mystery quilt

This month's mystery quilt is revealed below.  Shall we say, "Happy Holidays"?  I think it turned out cheerful and fun and yet cozy and inviting.

Enjoy!

We will be using the Bunnies & Blossoms line from Penny Rose fabrics for the November mystery quilt to be revealed on November 27.  Give us a call to reserve your kit - 801-465-9133.

2018 Second Sat. sampler block 7

For this block you will need:
8) 4" blue print squares
8) 4" background squares

Draw a diagonal line on the back of the 4" background squares.

Match one of these to each of the blue print 4" squares with the outside edges aligned and the right sides together.

Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line.

Cut on the line.

Square the resulting half square triangles to measure 3 1/2 inches.

Trim off the excess points on the seam and press toward the blue fabric.

Use the photo at the top of the post as a guide to assemble and sew the block together.


Happy Quilting!

New block party beginning Nov. 3

We will be starting our new block party on November 3.  We would love to have you join in the fun!


Becky has designed a wonderful commemorative quilt to celebrate family.  Here is a photo of the quilt in progress.

We have chosen some of our favorite blocks from past quilts to create the sampler blocks that will border each side of the quilt.  Of, course the date can be changed to suit your situation.  What a wonderful way to celebrate a wedding or anniversary of a loved one.

We plan to complete the quilt in 15 sessions.  The $30.00 sign up fee will include the first session.  The remaining 14 sessions will be just $7.50 per session.

Give us a call at 81-465-9133 to reserve your spot.

September Mystery Quilt

Fall is officially here!  Don't you love the cooler temperatures and beautiful leaves and thoughts of pumpkin and spice and cute little ghouls marching up and down the streets?  Hopefully, the yards and gardens will be put to bed soon leaving you with time to sew and make warm, cozy, beautiful quilts for the cold months ahead.

We are almost ready to turn the page on another month.  That means, we have a new mystery quilt to reveal.  And here it is.....

This one should be pretty fun and done for you with just a simple black snowball block and 6 inch squares.  I think the diverging stars that the corners link together are kind of fun.

We need to remind you all of the Beehive Shop Hop coming up October 10 - 13th.  As always there will be lot's of free patterns, fabulous prizes and all kinds of fun and games.  Please plan to join us and while you are out and about you can stop by the Peteetneet for the annual quilt show that will be going on there.

The mystery quilt for October will be using a Christmas line because you can never have too many Christmas Quilts!

  Give us a call......801-465-9133.

2018 Second Sat. sampler block 6

For block 6 you will need:

4) 4 inch blue squares
4) 4 inch print squares
8) 4 inch gray dot squares

Draw a diagonal line on the back of the 4" background squares.

Match one of these to each of the blue and print 4" squares with the outside edges aligned and the right sides together.

Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line.

Cut on the line.

Square the resulting half square triangles to measure 3 1/2 inches.

Trim off the excess points on the seam and press toward the blue fabric.

Use the photo of the block at the top of the post as a guide to assemble and sew the block together.


Happy Quilting!

August Mystery Quilt revealed

And here it is........

We used a very traditional block which worked so well with the fabric line.  The finished quilt measures about 51 x 68 inches.  We have some of the prints left if you want to enlarge the quilt and add a border.


We will be using a Penny Rose line of fabric for the September mystery quilt.  Love the vibrant hues from this collection. 

Call us at 801-465-9133 to reserve your kit.

2018 Sec. Sat. Sampler block 5

For block 5 you will need:

6) 4 inch dark blue squares
6) 4 inch background squares
4) 3 1/2  inch small print squares

Draw a diagonal line on the back of the 4" background squares.

Match one of these to each of the dark blue 4" squares with the outside edges aligned and the right sides together.

Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line.

Cut on the line.

Square the resulting half square triangles to measure 3 1/2 inches.

Trim off the excess points on the seam and press toward the blue fabric.

Use the photo of the block at the top of the post as a guide to assemble and sew the block together.


We have printed finishing instructions.  If you haven't received yours yet please let us know.

Happy Sewing!

July Mystery Quilt

The July mystery quilt revealed.......

Hopefully, the photo will help you with block placement - the quilt looks even better in real life.

Once again, Becky has done a great job of fitting the pattern to the feel of the fabric. 



We have found a great fabric collection for the August mystery quilt. 

Give us a call at 801-465-9133 to reserve your kit.

Happy Quilting!

2018 Second Sat. Sampler block 4

For block 4 you will need:

1) 6 1/2 inch polka dot square
6) 4 inch dark blue squares
4) 4 inch medium print squares
2) 4 inch small print squares

Draw a diagonal line on the back of the medium print and the small print 4" squares.

Match one of these to each of the dark blue 4" squares with the outside edges aligned and the right sides together.

Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line.

Cut on the line.

Square the resulting half square triangles to measure 3 1/2 inches.

Trim off the excess points on the seam and press toward the blue fabric.

Use the photo of the block st the top as a guide to assemble and sew the block together.

The Mystery quilt for June

Here is a photo of the June Mystery quilt. 

Sorry, the photo does the quilt no justice at all but hopefully, the phot0 will help you with placement as you create your own.  It's a real snuggler with blue minky on the back which we have available while it lasts.

We cut a few extra kits which are available at regular retail price.

Becky has a great quilt planned for July using the fabrics from "Toy Chest 3" collection from Penny Rose studios shown below.  Please join us!

2018 Second Sat. Sampler block 3

If you would like a kit to finish your quilt as we have please let us know by June 15th.  We want to make sure we can acquire the needed fabric to create finishing kits for everyone who would like one.  Please don't wait until we have finished all of the blocks because the fabric will no longer be available by then. 

If you ordered an extension kit to create a queen size quilt they are now available.  The cost is $33.00 before tax.  If you havent't ordered, but would like one please let us know before June 15th so we can prepare more kits.

We are grateful for your participation in our Second Saturday sampler and hope you are having a good time creating this beautiful quilt.

For block 3 you will need:

1) 6 1/2 inch background square
5) 4inch background squares
2) 3 1/2 inch background squares
3) 4 inch dark blue print squares
2) 4 inch medium blue print squares
1) 1 x 10 inch dark blue strip for stem

Draw a diagonal line on the back of all five of the 4" background squares.

Match two of the background squares to the medium blue 4" squares with the outside edges aligned and the right sides together.

Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line.

Cut on the line.

Square the resulting half square triangles to measure 3 1/2 inches.

Trim off the excess points on the seam and press toward the blue fabric.

Match the remaining 4" background squares with the dark blue print squares.

Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line.

Cut on the line.

Square the resulting half square triangles to measure 3 1/2 inches.

Press toward the darker fabric.

Cut the 6 1/2 inch background square in half diagonally.  Trim the dark blue print strip to 1" wide.  Center the strip between the two halves of the background triangles and sew together.  Press toward the blue.  Trim the square to measure 6 1/2 inches if needed.

Use the photo below as a guide to assemble and sew the block.

Happy Sewing!

Beehive shop hop shop along

Today (May 30th) begins the Beehive shop hop shop along.  It will continue through Saturday, June 2nd. 

We have select fabric for only $6.00 per yard throughout the shop a long.  Friday will be our regular $5.55 first Friday sale with some new bolts added just to keep it fun.

Most kits and other yardage are at least 10% off.  Stop in, have a cookie, save some dough and enter to win a great gift basket.

Heart and Home

All about Christmas

See you in a while!

May mystery quilt revealed

Here is a photo of the May mystery quilt.  Your loved one is bound to let out a roar of delight when they receive this one.

We are planning to use fabric from the Great Outdoors collection for the June Mystery quilt.  As always, you can give us a call at 801-465-9133 to participate.

2018 Second Sat. Sampler block 2

First, a few items of business -

We have created finishing kits.  The kits include dark blue fabric for setting the blocks on point, sashing fabric, border fabrics and binding.  The quilt will finish about 72" x 91 1/2".  The finishing kits are $58.00 plus tax.  We have 17 kits prepared and have ordered fabric to complete more.  

If you would like to make your quilt Queen size we will be cutting extension kits.  These kits will be a supplement to the above mentioned finishing kits and will include fat 1/8s from the collection to enable you to create 4 more blocks of your choosing, additional setting, sashing and border fabric.  With the additional fabric the quilt will measure approximately 94" x 94".  The extension kits will be about $35.00.  If you are interested in an extension kit please let us know as soon as possible so we can secure the additional fabric needed.

Thanks!  Now let's make a block.

For block 2 you will need:

4) 4" taupe and cream squares
4) 3 1/2" taupe and cream squares
4) 4" dark blue squares
2) 4" taupe and blue squares
1) 4" medium blue square
1) 4" cream flower square

To begin, draw a diagonal line on the back of all four of the 4" taupe and cream squares and the taupe and blue squares.

Match the taupe and cream squares to the dark blue squares with the outside edges aligned and the right sides together. 

Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line. 

Cut on the line.

Square the resulting half square triangles to measure 3 1/2 inches.

Trim off the excess points on the seam and press toward the blue fabric.

Match a taupe and blue print to the medium blue square and one to the cream flower square.

Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line. 

Cut on the line.

Square the resulting half square triangles to measure 3 1/2 inches.

Press toward the darker fabric.

Use the photo below as a guide to assemble and sew the block.

Until next time, happy sewing and happy Mother's day.

We found fabric!

We have selected fabric for the May Mystery quilt.  We will be using the Fossil Rim collection from Riley Blake Designs.  See the roaringly fun fabric below.

Sign up for the May mystery quilt before it becomes extinct!  Call us at 801-465-9133.

Welcome May!

Isn't this a wonderful time of the year with snow and rain one day and sunny, blue skies the next.  The promise of new life surrounds us.

We got a couple of great new Moda collections in recently.  Pepper and Flax by Corey Yoder and Vintage Holliday by Bonnie and Cammille are waiting for you to come and take them home.

Also... don't forget that tomorrow (May 4th) is $5.55 First Friday.  We have shelves of fabric on sale for only $5.55 a yard.  Come and claim some.

Happy Spring!

Oops!

Much to our disappointment, we have discovered that the fabric planned for the May mystery quilt is no longer available.  We are searching for an alternative and will post a photo of the new fabrics as soon as we can.  If you have already paid for the May mystery quilt and don't care for the new fabric we will be happy to issue a refund or apply the fee to a future mystery quilt. 

Thanks so much for your support.

Kelly & Becky

April Mystery

The April mystery quilt turned out quite cheery.  Hope you like it.

As usual, we have coordinating backs and binding on sale for only $7.99 per yard.   That makes the binding $4.00 and the backing $25.95.

If you didn't sign up but want one of your own we have a few extra kits (binding included) for $47.50.

2018 Second Saturday Sampler

Thanks for joining us as we begin the 2018 Second Saturday Sampler quilt.  We will post directions for a new block the second Saturday of each month.

Most of the blocks are created using half square triangles.   Let's begin by going over the basics of creating a half square triangle.

Block one uses 8 four inch blue squares and 8 four inch grey polka-dot squares.

Start by drawing a diagonal line on the back of each of the 4" grey polka-dot squares.

Place each of the polka dot squares with one of the blue print squares with the right sides together and the outside edges aligned.

Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line.

Cut on the line.

Square the triangle to 3 1/2 inches.  (We find the 6 1/2 inch triangle square up ruler from Quilt in a Day really useful for this step.)

Trim the seam points.

Press toward the blue.

Create a total of 16 half square triangles.   Refer to the photo below to arrange the squares to complete the block.

Block one is done and you are on your way to completing a beautiful quilt.

March Mystery Quilt reveal

We are posting a photo of the March mystery quilt.  Thanks to those participating. 

If you didn't sign up and you like the quilt we have a few extra kits for $49.99 (includes the binding).

The fabrics below will be used in the April mystery quilt.  Call us at 801-465-9133 to sign up.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

In honor of the day we would like to save you a little green.  

Simply wear something green into the shop and save 17% on your entire purchase.  (Some exclusions apply.)

We are open from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. 

February mystery quilt revealed

The February mystery has been solved!  What an excellent way to welcome Spring.

We added an optional border. 

If you are feeling a little sad that you didn't sign up we have 3 extra kits which include border and binding for only $56.00.

We will be using the Linen and Lawn collection from Riley Blake Designs for the March Mystery Quilt.

Give us a call at 801-465-9133 to reserve your kit.

We are so excited to welcome our daughter home from her mission tomorrow.  Many of you know we have been working on redecorating her room.  A few of you have asked to see how it turned out so we are posting a photo.  She really likes blue so we painted the walls a light blue.  We enjoy finding new uses for old things.  Her headboard is a door from Kelly's family home.  The window frame behind the wreath was from the same home.  A couple of old desk drawers became a nightstand.  The rag rug is from a lot of leftover binding strips as well as a couple of old sheets.  The room turned out very calm and relaxing.

Bee Haven photo

Some of you have been waiting for a photo of the Bee Haven quilt we did as a block party last year.

Well, the quilt is finally finished so we are posting a photo for reference as you work on putting it together.  (Congratulations to those who have already finished it!)

Thanks!

(As usual, the quilt looks better in real life but hopefully the photo is good enough to help with the layout for those who need it.)