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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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  • 48 sylvia blocks finished!

    yes…48 blocks finished! so here are we are working on the current 3 then figuring what to use for the next 3. first up…finished 3 are  Friendship Quilt, Gentleman’s Fancy, and Fool’s Puzzle. next up…3 more for next week…Friendship Star, Glorified Nine-Patch, and Grace’s Friendship. And now for the first 48–6 inch (finished) blocks. all…

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  • Simply Sweet Retreat Dates!

    if you are interested in attending our spring retreat i have the dates below. we have 10 spots open…but it fills fast! please reserve with payment by February 9th to hold your spot! Simply Sisters in Richmond Fri-Sun, April 26-28 $135 includes tax includes single occupency rooms (2 rooms are double), bed linens, 2 brunchs…

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  • bIG gamE Day SaLe rOsteR!!!

    be sure to stop by the sunday from noon-3pm! we have added a few more fun things to the Roster! All PREVIOUS samples (located in the cupboard in the courtyard) are 15% off!  (yes…these would be the pre-made quilts!)  This NEVER-EVER happens…so tell your friends, family, coworkers, anyone who wants a quilt, but doesn’t have…

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  • my wonderful wonky UFO {& mom’s gorgeous Shabby Cottage Throw}

    first off…the story of my UFO… Long ago…like 12 years ago…i started a wonky log cabin quilt and apparently this puppy was going to be huge because i have 51 blocks cut and ready to piece and 21 finished (totally 72 blocks).  I  knew long ago I was never going to make this ginormous quilt…so i piece 1 more block because of course…

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  • cupid’s crumpets tutorial

    These are mom’s newest creations…Cupid’s Crumpets.  These lovely little hearts are perfect for Valentine’s Day.  Pair with some chocolates, and you are all set for this romantic holiday. Piece together your block…i chose 2 wonky log cabin blocks.  Piece them together as follows.  As you’re putting together the logs starting with the smallest one and…

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  • lavender fields

    just finished up lavender fields…our new flannel cutie!  using all periwinkle/lavender prints…perfect for a winter baby girl or a cozy, snuggly throw for you when it’s -7 everyday! Lavender Fields…63 x 63 inches.  we have kits too! have a wonderful day!  –april&mickey  {sweetwater} stay tuned…tonight we are going to do some wonky logs turned into Cupid’s…

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  • Baby Bliss & Clover Cake Quilt

    if you have ventured over from moda bake shop…thank you for coming by.  feel free to cruise our blog…if you have any questions…feel free to leave a comment.  most projects (toppers, pillows, bags, quilts, etc) are available in our online shoppe at right.  either in kit for or premade –because everyone quilter or not loves pre-made cotton…

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  • Clover Cake Quilt sneak peak

    here is a sneak peak of our latest Moda Bake Shop recipe… Clover Cake Quilt…80 x 80 inches check it out on moda bake shop tonight at midnight! –a

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  • scrappy cottage love

    if you have stopped by before…you probably know how much we LOVE the cottage look.  if you haven’t stopped by before, well, we LOVE the cottage look.  (and that new Sunday Morning Quilts book…love*love*LOVE* IT!  we have it here if you decide you LOVE it too.) we like their style…but prefer larger pieces (easier to…

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  • Sylvia and bella Cherry blossoms

    hope you got all caught up on your Sylvia’s bridal sampler!  we had good intentions of doing several weeks work over the holiday, but it never came to fruitation. so here are we are working on the current 3 then figuring what to use for the next 3. first up…finished 3 are  Dutchman’s Puzzle, Farmer’s…

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  • oh

    my…i’ve totally forgotten about sylvia. we’ll just push last weeks back to this week…so you have another week to get caught up. we will also have a few new things to show you! bella “Cherry” blossoms using our bella blossoms pattern and Cherrywood fabrics…SO, So pretty!  it will be kitted! Cream Puffs…mom’s new Sweet Confection…

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  • Yippee SKIPPY!!!

    First off…a great big thank you goes out to my peeps over at The Quilt Shop Navigator.  Thank you SO much for sending us this award! Okey-Dokey…7 things about us 1.  We were a Top 10 Shop in the spring 2010 Quilt Sampler magazine. 2.  We are a mom/daughter team. 3.  We piece, machine quilt,…

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  • bohemian summer

    we have started spring cleaning around here…(if we spring clean now, will summer arrive next week?)  hopefully! during our cleaning we have come upon some treasures that we figured we’d finally share with you. First off– Bohemian Summer…     measuring in at 31 x 31 inches, this little jewel of a topper features a…

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  • 2012 in review…

    wordpress helper monkeys sent this off to me last week. i often wonder when i check out other blogs where the people come from, how they find me, and what they like.  if this is interesting to you too…feel free to click the link below and see the stats for our blog. thanks again!  a&m…

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