And the winner is....

[Drum roll please] Billie Biel! Her Spring Challenge entry received the most votes from the public during the month of May. She'll receive a $25 gift certificate to use at the shop. Congratulations Billie!

Court Jesters?

Recently district court clerks from the surrounding area held their monthly meeting in Leoti. For a change of pace, they brought their lunch into the quilt shop and had lunch in our little coffee area. We always enjoy showing off our shop and we got to share in their wonderful lunch. Thanks for coming to visit us ladies!

Last Week Reminders

This is the last week to vote on your favorite Spring Challenge creation! Although the numbers were small, the creativity was huge. Aren't they all cute....

This is also the last week for our Baby Lock Sale. Sale prices on Grace, Natalie, Audrey and Sophia are good until Saturday, May 30th!

Christmas is just around the corner!

Yes, Christmas will be here before we know it, and we're getting ready for it at the shop. Christmas fabrics started arriving this week with several more expected next week. Kansas Troubles new Christmas line arrived yesterday. Kansas Winter features a beautiful array of KT colors with a hint of christmas in the print. Get a jump start on Christmas with handmade gifts this year using Kansas Winter!If the weather outside is too warm for you to think about Christmas yet, then Clementine is for you! This bright and summery collection is perfect for tote bags, children's clothing, aprons, and of course, quilts.

Christmas in July

Yes, it's just around the corner and we're already making plans. Tonight we met with The Red Rooster Quilt Shop and Quilter's Stash to brainstorm a fun two-day mini shop hop for you. We have lots of Christmas collections that will begin arriving any day and this event will showcase all of our holiday goodies. We're also working on a fun holiday mystery quilt - can't say more because it's top secret! Don't miss the fun - mark your calendars now for July 17 & 18!

Searches

It's always interesting to see what kinds of things people who visit our blog are looking for and where they are from. The most popular searches of late are Moda's collection of fabric called Northern Solitude and Andover's collection called Alpha Buddies, both of which we have in our shop. Other frequent search topics are 'stack and whack' and prairie flower quilt patterns.

What are you searching for? Stop by the shop and maybe we can help you!

May is...

a busy time of year, but don't forget to sign up for any number of classes coming up at the shop, including:

• Willowberry Lane's "Calendar Quilt - Beautiful Baskets Throughout The Year", starting on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30, with the following 5 classes held on the 4th Monday evenings of the month. Class is limited to 11 participants, so don't wait to sign up!
• May's Breakfast Club featuring a pinwheel quilt - it's really cute! We'll meet on the 4th Saturday, May 30th at 8 a.m.
• Beginning Machine Applique Class taught by Carol Miles on June 13 at 1:00 p.m.
• Bow Tucks Tote Class (date yet to be determined) taught by Judy Moyer.

A Strippin' & A Tumblin'

Here's a sneak peek of our shop hop quilt! Finished the top this weekend and waiting to finish the project in the quilting machine so that we can quilt it. The shop hop is September 10 -12. There are 10 shops in the hop, and at each shop you will receive six 3" strips. Each shop will have a different quilt design using all the strips (60 in all). You can then choose which quilt pattern to use to finish your quilt. The bright flowered border is the focus fabric that will be featured in every shop's quilt. Was definitely a challenge to come up with a design using such a variety of strips, but we're pleased with the way it turned out. We're anxious to see what the other shops' quilts will look like.

Paducah

Janet, and fellow quilter, Betty, recently enjoyed a week in Paducah, Kentucky at the American Quilter's Society Annual Quilt Show. Lots of beautiful quilts, throngs of quilters, piles of fabric, mountains of patterns, jillions of notions....and miles and miles of walking! They took in a couple of Eleanor Burn's shows and paused with her cutout for a photo. Stop in the shop and see the catalog they brought back of all the outstanding quilts that were on display.

Return to Romance...

...with our newest quilt program. Return to Romance Calendar Quilt features a beautiful quilt in reds, greens and blacks. This block-a-month program will begin on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. and will be held on the 4th Monday evenings of the month through October. We'll complete 2 blocks per month. Each block is $10, with the final "block" being more (cost varies depending on the size of quilt you choose) as it includes the setting fabrics to complete the quilt. This program is limited to 11 participants, so stop in and sign up asap! A commitment fee of $25 (that will be applied to your setting fabrics) plus the first 2 blocks are due at the time of registration.