We're baaaack... and a winner!

Hi Everyone,

First I know you want to know who our winner is from Friday before last...she gets a fat quarter bundle of one of the color ways in these two lines:

Mr Random said:

Number 48 is:

Suzee said...

aww that little teacup is so cute! love the fabric of both sets!

June 10, 2011 12:08 PM

Congrats Suzee I will email you in a minute to get your info...

Before I say another word I must thank Brooke for doing such a fabulous job in guest hosting for me. <<<round of applause>>> Thank you so much Brooke! You are a true friend and all around sweetheart!

I thought you might like to see some pictures of what we did while we were gone. After the travel day from hades (It took us 24 hrs to get tot he east coast) We made it just in time for a 2 hr nap before we had to get ready for the dinner before Michael's graduation. Here is a pic of him right after he picked up his diploma:

We were in the nose bleed section so this is the best I could do :)

The next day we had a free day to spend with him so we took the kids to Mt. Vernon (it is one of my favorite historical sites) Erin was too young last time we went there to remember it and Michael had never been. They both really enjoyed it. I enjoyed it as well since so much had changed and been added since last time.

Front of the house.

This is the back porch (and my kids) it faces the Potomac.

These are the blacksmiths they were actually working the shop when we were there.

This is Washington's green house. Some of the slave quarters are on each side. The center held tropical plants and trees like lemon and orange trees. And of course this is one of the gardens in front.

Our last day there was spent quietly then we went to Michael's "Eagle Scout Court of Honor"

We are so proud of him.

Two new fabric collections coming this week. It is going to be a busy summer :)

Talk soon!

Friday Fun Day ... A Giveaway Too!

Hi Everyone,
It is Friday Fun Day with a new Design Team project. Today, Stephanie from Peas In A Pod, shares this Magnet Board tutorial on the Quilted Fish's blog. Click here to see the project - it is even kid friendly!



Here at the Intrepid Thread, Fridays are also Giveaway Day and today is no exception! I have the priviledge of offering a fat quarter pack of the Eleni Palette from Anna Marie Horner's LouLouThi line - wow! So let's see here are the rules:
The giveaway will end next Friday, June 24 at midnight.
To enter - leave a comment about what project you would do with this line.
One comment equals one entry.
Happy Friday!!

ps - last week's giveaway will be extended since Julie is out of town ;)

A Favorite...

Hi Everyone!
I am Brooke from Silly Mama Quilts and Julie's friend! I have the awesome priviledge of hosting here for the next few days!! Be sure to check back for some fun stuff while Julie is gone!
Today I thought I would share this great ruler with you. My VBF bought one for me and I LOVE it! Click here to see the Guideline's website with all they offer. I enjoy using this ruler when cutting lots of strips the same size, as the guide underneath holds my fabric in place and it doesn't slip. Do you have a favorite go to tool? I would love to hear from you!

The Plan...

Hi Everyone,

First of all I wanted to show you this gorgeous quilt that one of my shop patrons made. She married Kumari Garden and Kumari Garden Holiday so beautifully in this don't you think? Here name is Carly and her shop is called Quiltville. She not only makes quilts she designs them and has her wonderful patterns for sale in her etsy shop. You should go take a look I think you might find something you can't live without. I know I have.

So what did I mean by "The Plan"? I will be gone this week starting on Wednesday. It is a wonderful and exciting week for our family. Our amazing son, Michael, is graduating from High School and having his Eagle Scout Honorarium this week. We are so stinkin' proud of him :) It is really hard for me to be away from the shop right now that it is just getting going but this is so important.

Doesn't he look handsome?

I am so proud that one of my good friends has agreed to step in and guest blog for me while I am gone. Brooke is an amazing creative lady and I know she has some fun things up her sleeve for you. So I will be back tomorrow but then I will be incommunicado for a few days. I know you won't forget me right?

Hugs to all!

Talk soon....

Just a quick note

Hi Everyone,

My friend Sasha made this from the Rose colorway of Lola's Posies isn't it adorable

Just letting you all know that today is the last day for the sale on Lola's Posies. Tomorrow it goes back up to regular price. Have a wonderful Sunday!

Winner winner ... yay!

Hi Everyone,

Somebody won a charm pack of this:

It was:

Grams said...

I really like the skunk. It reminds me of my 9 grandkids (who I dearly love) and how at times they can be little "stinkers" literally and figuratively.

vail in tn

June 3, 2011 9:28 AM

Okie Dokie I'll be emailing you.

Just a reminder only one day left of the big sale on Lola's Posies it goes back to regular price on Monday.

Friday Fun Day... that means giveaway too

HI Everyone,

Would you care for a spot of tea? Jackie has outdone herself with this adorable fabric tea cup and saucer. Go take a look at her tutorial over at The Quilted Fish Blog and you can make one for yourself. I was thinking how cute it would be to hold little girl's hair ties.

I have been waiting not so patiently for 1001 Peeps to arrive and low and behold it came last night and brought a friend. So 1001 Peeps and Dazzle are both in the shop this morning. As soon as it gets light out here I will get some IRL pictures for the listings. But for now:

Aren't they super? Here are the two free patterns for these collections (I have seen both in person and they are so sweet):

1001 Peeps PDF

Dazzle PDF

I would, of course, be happy to kit these up for you.

On to the Giveaway.... hmmm what should I give away? How about a fat quarter bundle from any colorway you choose from either line? Okay that is a good one. Here's the rules:

1. Leave a comment any comment. Please leave only one comment. Please leave a way to reach you if you are a no-reply blogger.

I think that was pretty easy :) This one ends next Friday 6/17 at midnight (we will have a surprise winner announcer on Saturday).

I have other things coming from 1001 Peeps to give away but they haven't arrived yet so we will have to wait a little for those.

Have a super Friday!

Talk soon....