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  • come out, come out–wherever you are

    that is how i feel…where has Spring gone?  And time!?  yikes–it is already mid-May and there is still SO much that hasn’t been done yet, and there is so much going on! Sylvia-i hate to say it, again, has been delayed.  Though intentions were good.  Mom and I arrived yesterday morning and we were set. …

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  • Ruffled Rose

    Ruffled Rose…is just so adorable.  Lovely checks, dots, florals, and a scrunchy grey ruffle.  Totally shabby, totally cottage-y, totally Sweetwater.  Ruffled Rose will be available in the next couple days.  –also, notice how we staggered all the seams, no need to worry about matching up corners.  Perfect for the beginner, intermediate, or advanced! We even…

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  • Summer House

    hope you had a wonderful weekend!  our Simply Sweet Retreat was a hit–and Simply Sisters Retreat Center is absolutely wonderful.  I neglected to take any pictures…but we got a lot finished.  Mom worked on and finished a new project using A Whisper of Roses by Maywood and a soft and subtle grey stitched down ruffle–so…

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  • peaches, silver, summer, and sylvia

    thought i’d check in with this weeks Sylvia…sorry for the delay, our retreat started this week, so it has been a hectic couple weeks with the quilt show last weekend, the retreat this weekend, then next weekend is out 2nd Annual Quilts4Sale event, followed up by Back2basics and Junkin’ on James the weekend of May…

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  • mankato quilt show prep

    we are so busy getting ready for the quilt show this weekend…i thought i would pop in and show you what we’ve been putting together.  all these projects will be available in the shoppe, at the show this weekend, and starting monday…on etsy!  if you’d like one before hand…let me know and i’ll set up…

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  • sylvia

    we’ve gotten the next 3 Sylvia blocks finished…below are from left:  King David’s Crown, King’s Star, and Key West Beauty. The next 3 blocks, Ladies’ Aid Album, Lady of the Lake, and Lancaster Rose will not be done for next week…we are going to be setting up at the Mankato Show…so they will be brought to…

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  • snow day…

    due to nasty weather conditions…mom and i did not make it to the shoppe today.  therefore, sylvia will be delayed until tomorrow. on a more pleasant note…we are spending the day making new little Sweet Keeps and possibly little stuffed bunnies, we’ll see how far we get. once all the Sweet Keeps are done–i’ll be…

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  • sylvia

    so mom just finished up the next 3 syliva blocks…66 total that are finished…just a few handfuls left. Jacob’s Ladder, Kaleidoscope, Kansas Troubles (mom found this one to be a pain)…but it is so darn adorable especially in the totally popular yellow and grey–LOVE IT! next up Key West Beauty, Kind David’s Crown, King’s Star…

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  • Happy Friday!

    happy friday!  it is so lovely outside…can’t wait to get on home and hang out on the porch!  we will be closing early today (1:30pm) for Good Friday.  we will be here tomorrow from 10-3 then normal hours again starting monday (10-5)! i do have pictures of the super pretty grape juice inspired Miss Molly quilt.  this…

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  • Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler…63 blocks down

    mom has the next 3 finished up…Irish Chain, Jack in the Box, Jack in the Pulpit. next week…Jacob’s Ladder, Kaleidoscope, Kansas Troubles below…Citrus Punch bundle–6 mouthwateringly delicious prints in orange, lemon, and lime with 2 fruity prints. also, mom has finished a UFO of sorts.  this new table topper/baby quilt/wall hanging is made up of…

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  • EaStER DAze!

    Easter DAZE week!  this week are celebrating Easter and Spring! We have tons of new patterns, kits, books, bundles, and more!  here is a little eye candy that hasn’t made an appearance on the blog yet… Little Darlings Pincushions…using vintage buttons, vintage potholders, and a little bit of wool.  Candy Pink and Mint maroon and…

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  • warm apple pie, 2 Cents, Sylvia

    so mom finished up warm apple pie…it looks good enough to eat.  we decided to forego the wool–it just didn’t show up well enough on the rosebud background.  we are, however, going to make up a purple coneflower wool project for those 6 inch stands we just got in…(if you’ve been on the list for…

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  • Let’s go Glamping [lower mid-mn style]

    Come Glamping with us…this August.  Treat yourself to a 2 day trip packed with 8 of Minnesota’s best quilt shops, wonderful shopping, delicious food, prizes, projects, Glampers, Minnesota scenery, and an evening at the spa. if you prefer a single day bus tour…our Roadrunner bus will have you back same day… visit http://www.quiltminnesota.com for the…

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  • Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler…

    we really are back on track! i have the next 3 blocks for this thursday are…Grape Basket, Gulf Star, and Hands All Around. i’ve also started copying the templates and foundations getting them ready for mom…i have them done up through King David’s Crown.  I am going to try and get these done and ready…

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  • pictures

    pictures… i know i was going to try and get pictures up for you yesterday, but i got sidetracked doing fat 16th bundles of 30’s reproductions and Sweet Snippets of 30’s reproductions which are so CUTE! INSERT PICTURE HERE… so i figured i would get the pics up for you today.  Mom finished up the lovely…

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  • Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler

    okay, dearies…we are back on track… i have 4 (check that…4) blocks for you today!  i realize they were “due” last week…but here you go. Grace’s Friendship (we skipped the girls and just did the cabin and trees…i really, really like it), Grandmother’s Fan, Grandmother’s Flower Garden, and Grandmother’s Pride. the next 3 blocks for…

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  • blushing escapade

    Easter is well on its way…and what better way to celebrate then to whip up a lovely quilt (or table topper, runner, wall hanging, pillow, apron–the list goes ON and ON!)  Well, if you are looking for some lovely fabrics for that project…we have them!  Our new grouping of summery, spring-time, easter-y prints have arrived. …

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  • easter goodness

    Easter is on its way!  Bunnies, florals, and summer-y goodness is on its way!  We have a new blissful pillow case set.  Check out our raspberry fabric and cases…featuring the farmhouse ruffle. the bunny foo-foo pillow…just 1 left. The Summer quilt finishes it out…with strips of florals, stripes, a bunny toile, overstitched white, and lace.  This…

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  • etsy treasury

    good afternoon! we here at sweetwater are getting all geared up for the snow that is due to arrive starting tomorrow night through friday then again on sunday night through tuesday!  yikes!  we’d better come up with some new projects to keep us entertained…as if any of us are ever bored?!  if you aren’t in the…

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  • cOttage jOtter tutorial

    here it is!  our latest tutorial… cOttage jOtter need a little pick-me-up?  something pretty to toss in your satchel, overnight tote, or purse?  a little jotter for notes, ideas, quotes, patterns, and projects?  a small memento for your wedding party, weekend guests, or trip to the ocean? well…we have just the thing for you!  our…

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  • boysenberry truffle & cOttage jOtter

    just in time for Valentine’s Day…this lovely 3 color quilt mixes my favorite things… bright copper kettles…warm woolen mittens…Hershey’s Creme de menthe meltaway Bliss chocolates –those are some of my favorite things too… but these favorite things are: combo cake stand and basket blocks, puckered quilting, berry pink and caramel-chocolate brown. i introduce to you……

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