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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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  • Sweetwater’s 12 Days of Christmas…Day 12

    12 Drummers Drumming…i, myself, LOVE bags…and mom’s been doing lots and lots of bags.  Shoppers, totes, clutches, etc. with your purchase of anybag you will receive a pack of machine needles…honestly…who ever has enough of these! and now some history of day 12 of the 12 days of christmas…first off….12 Drummers Drumming will run you $3,000. “Catholics in…

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  • Sweetwater’s 12 Days of Christmas…Day 11

    11 Pipers Piping…i would pick any of the new unique groupings of fat 8th’s.  i’ve been going through our fun fabrics and putting together some fun combinations.  From left…Blueberries and Butterscotch; Ruby, Aqua, and Dot; Kansas Troubles; Cozy; Cottage Florals; Pink.   with your purchase of any fat 8th bundle you will receive a Double Needle…

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  • Sweetwater’s 12 Days of Christmas…Day 10

    10 Lords-A-Leaping…i don’t really know what that means.  where would you even find them?  so i would trade them for a Sweetwater Favorite…Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler book.  Every Thursday we (and by we, i mean mom) does 3 blocks and we (and by we, i mean me) post them on the blog.  There is a total…

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  • Sweetwater’s 12 Days of Christmas…Day 9

    9 Ladies Dancing…or some Cherrywood Love! here are the links… 1/2 yard bundle, fat quarter bundle, fat 8th bundle, 2 1/2 inch strip roll, charm pack with your purchase of Cherrywood LOVEyou will receive a Apple Butter pattern FREE! and now some history of day 9 of the 12 days of christmas…first off….9 Ladies Dancing…10 dancers were $10,000, so…

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  • Sweetwater’s 12 Days of Christmas…Day 8

    8 Maids-a-Milking…i really do like fresh milk–but i’m sure that’s from growing up on the farm!  i, however, also really like this “Fresh” wall hanging.     with your purchase of the fresh kit you will receive a Warm Apple Pie pattern FREE!   and now some history of day 8 of the 12 days of christmas…first off….8 Maids-a-Milking (for 1 hour)…$60. …

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  • Sweetwater’s 12 Days of Christmas…Day 7

    7 Swan-a-Swimming…hmmm…i think they are kind of messy all splashing around!  i think i’ll take a notion or 2 or several.  our nifty notions section is full of them! with your purchase of the any notion you will receive a Dog Days pattern FREE! and now some history of day 7 of the 12 days of christmas…first off….7…

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  • Sweetwater’s 12 Days of Christmas…Day 6

    6 Geese-a-Laying…or Pillows!  I’m talking all sorts of pillows…Shams, Ruffle Cases, grain sack throws, and Linen&Ticking.   with your purchase of the any of these wonderful pillows you will receive a 50’s Apron pattern FREE! and now some history of day 6 of the 12 days of christmas…first off….6 Geese-a-Laying.  i found adult female geese for $100/each so $600…

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