Author Archives: Julie
Sure to put a twinkle in your eye…
Hello again, Well, BRRRR! We have hit a cold snap quite early here in Wisconsin. The wind is whistling and it sure feels more like January than November! Oh well…less time outside means more time to quilt! Twinkling Log Cabin is one of my new favorite quilts. I love the combination of rich browns with some […]
Read MoreWoolies Flannel? I’m sold!
Hello again, Now, it’s really getting chillier here in Sun Prairie. When the weather dips like this, I can’t wait to break out the warm and cozy Woolies and flannels. I love Red Windmills— this 70″ x 80″ stunner is made from Woolies flannel in beautiful reds with a charcoal inner border. If there is a quilt […]
Get Scrappy this Fall
Hello again everyone, We have added so much new fabric to the shop as well as our online store. You can certainly mix and match some of our newer fabrics with bits left in your stash. If you’re looking for new scrappy quilt options, check out Handful of Scraps by Edyta Sitar. There are patterns in here […]
Read MoreRichmond Reds – New Collection from Barbara Brackman
Hello, If you are looking for some beautiful reds and greens, Richmond Reds is the collection for you! This is the new fabric from Barbara Brackman and I absolutely love it. These reds, pinks, burgundies and greens play really nicely with Barbara’s previous collection, Ladies Album. If you have any of that left, pick up […]
Square Dance is a Must Sew!
Hello again everyone! We have been carrying Primitive Quilts and Projects magazine for some time now and I’m happy to share the Winter 2014 edition with you. There are 15 fantastic projects in the Primitive Quilts and Projects winter edition. I must say, though, I especially love our featured quilt on the cover. Square Dance […]
Read MoreFun in Grand Rapids
Hello everyone, Just a quick note to say hello from the Quilt Week in Grand Rapids, Michigan! If you’re at the show, stop by. I’m in booth 1131/1133 and have lots of new things to see. Happy Sewing! Julie
Cover of Primitive Quilts
Hello again everyone, Whew! Summer has gotten away from me. Thank you for everyone that stopped by the booth in Chicago and those who visited the store during the Shop Hop. It’s always a pleasure to meet so many new friends! I am so happy that our quilt, Harvest Blend, has been chosen to grace […]
Fun in Minnesota
Hi everyone, Just quickly touching base…we are having a ball at the Minnesota Quilt Festival. We debuted new flannel quilts that everyone really likes (I do, too!). They will be making their way online after the show. If you couldn’t make it to the Minnesota show but are in the Chicago area, we will be at the […]
Minnesota Quilt Festival
Hello everyone! I hope to see a lot of familiar faces and meet some new friends at the Minnesota Quilt Festival in St. Cloud, MN! We will be there, showing off some of our new quilts, patterns and fabric. I hope you to see you there! For those of you not attending, the store in […]
Getting Organized Never Looked So Good!
Hi everyone! I’ve found a few spots in my sewing room and, let’s face it, nearly everywhere else in my home that I could be a little bit more organized. Aren’t we all looking for fun and functional ways to organize our worlds? Creative Ideas to Organize your Home is a wonderful book by Linda Peterson that […]