It's all fun and games once the cars are unloaded and projects start going up on the design walls that have stood too empty for the past two months!
I'm happy to welcome back the February Quiltvillians - it's a wonderful reunion and my heart is soaring to be part of it.
Yes, I still have pinch me moments - this dream come true still gives me all the feels and I can't believe we are in our 4th season.
Oh yeah, doesn't THIS look like a room full of trouble! LOL!
In the making!
I am absolutely tickled that many of the February Quiltvillians and swapping and sharing bits of recycled shirts for their own Bristol quilts they are working on at retreat!
Tracy's with fussy cuts - oh so cute!
Squeal!
Tonni's corner!
Check out the sheep! YAY!
Sylvia's!
Barb's under way!
These centers have all the states!
Isn't it wonderful how things change depending on the value placement?
Gorgeous in batiks, too!
Cutting, cutting and more cutting!
Whew! Quilting is hard work!
Gathering in the Hen Den for some feet up and toasty fire time. I admit to relaxing a bit in here at the end of my own day, too.
I spent yesterday at my desk getting Butterfly Kisses ready for release next Wednesday 2/15/23!
I've had nudges and pleadings asking when Butterfly Kisses was going to be available in pattern form. It's coming!
And YES! We will have a gift-away featuring solid color rolls by CottonToQuilts.com.
Oh, such lovely colors to enhance your solid stash!
I've got just a few remaining things to do on it, and it will be ready to go on Wednesday morning.
Snowmageddon is still looking like it's going to arrive in the wee smalls on Sunday morning. We keep checking the Weather Channel app - this morning it says 8 '' - 12'' of ice and snow. ACKKKK!
It didn't sound too bad when it was 3'' - 5'' but this is getting ridiculous.
However, the Floridians at retreat are as excited as if they are getting a second Christmas.
There may be middle aged quilters making snow angels in the front yard.
The upside is that we should warm to 44 on Monday, and 47 on Tuesday so I think the deluge will take care of itself and the roads should be fine by the time folks leave on Tuesday.
Chilhowie has now been retired as a free mystery, has been rewritten, and is now presented to you as a PDF pattern booklet for purchase.
It is available in both the Quiltville Store and the Quiltville Etsy Pattern Shop!
Nine-patches, Four-patches, Hourglass units and other quilter’s favorites combine in an explosion of color!
Pattern includes 20 pages of full-color photos, graphics, and detailed instruction for your ultimate scrappy success!
All of the hints, tips, tricks and construction options we went through during mystery season are included so you can make Chilhowie YOUR way.
The best part? No more scrambled parts and wondering which units go where. It's all laid out for you step-by-step in a cohesive manner.
Quilt Size: 78’’ X 78’’
Optional but helpful: Essential Triangle Tool and either the Simple folded Corners ruler, or the Simple Folded Corners Mini.
Traditional rotary cutting methods are given for those who don't have access to these rulers.
And yes, there is a gift-away! I'll be drawing for 2 winners to each receive Chilhowie in PDF booklet form on Monday 2/13/23!
Introductory Special:
Chilhowie PDF Pattern Booklet is now 25% off through 2/28/23. No coupon needed! Hurry now and save!
Pattern reverts to full on 3/1/23.
And with that, I'm off to check on the ladies at retreat and get the Butterfly Kisses pattern ready to go.
Do you have any fun plans happening for your Friday and weekend ahead?
Quiltville Quote of the Day -
I am all about less complicated these days!
Live life your way, stick to your gut.
Follow your heart, and stop worrying about what other people think.
Do what you love, stop "shoulding " on yourself and make no apologies!
Happy Friday, folks!
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