Inventory (bleh)!

One of the necessary evils of being a business owner is conducting an annual inventory for tax purposes. Not really fun, we'd all rather be quilting, for sure. Ever wonder how we count all those yards of fabric? We weigh the bolts and then calculate the yardage! Much faster than measuring each yard. So, at least we still get to play with fabric, I guess. Wondering what all this means to you? It means Prairie Flower Quilt Co. will be closed Saturday, January 4th, for inventory.

Closed New Year's Day

Wishing everyone a very happy & healthy New Year. Prairie Flower Quilt Co. will be open regular hours on Tuesday, December 31 (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.). We will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st for New Year's Day.

Holiday Hours

Prairie Flower Quilt Co. will be closed Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec. 24 & 25, to celebrate Christmas with our families. We wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas!

2013 Mystery Quilt Reveal

We had a great evening with a great group of ladies at our Mystery Quilt Reveal. It's always fun to see how different each person's quilt turns out even though we used the same pattern.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Kansas Troubles Fabric Has Arrived!

Look what arrived while we were away at Market - "Sweet Pea" by Kansas Troubles. We've got pre-cuts too! Stop in & get yours today!

New Market Find!

Looking for a quick, fun & affordable project for your gift giving needs or to decorate your own home? Come in & check out one of our finds from market --- our new "No Sew" wall hanging kits! They are sooooo cute you'll want to take them all home!

Downton Abbey Tea

We hope everyone had as much fun attending our Downton Abbey Tea as we had planning and preparing for it! We never can pass up an opportunity to celebrate - and eat! Thank you to everyone who join us at the tea!

Our tea table decked out in vintage décor - don't you just love the hanging antique lamp shades and crystals? Our tea faire included cucumber tea sandwiches, chicken salad tea sandwiches, chicken puffs, lemon poppy seed & chocolate chip scones with Devonshire cream, lemon curd & strawberry jam, raspberry almond shortbread cookies, vintage hanky sugar cookies, and English toffee & chocolates. Oh, and of course, Lady Gray tea and English breakfast tea.

 

Our tables were dressed in vintage shabby chic with an array of china tea cups, saucers and plates, and vintage hankies for napkins.

 

A close-up of our vintage hanky cookies.

 

 Many dressed for the occasion in their 1920s finery.

 

 Hats, pearls, gloves and handbags were the fashion of the day.

 

 More tea fashions.

 

The ladies enjoying an afternoon of conversation with quilting friends.

And the best thing, everyone went home with some Downton Abbey swag!



Downton Abbey Fabric Swatches

We've had several people who have asked what the Downton Abbey fabric looks like, so we've found 'mood boards' with pictures of the fabric swatches for each of the Ladies!

 

These fabrics will be arriving mid-November, just in time for the Downton Abbey Quilt Along! Pick your favorite colorway and reserve your kit today!

 

Visit Us At The Guymon Quilt Show!

We've been busy making samples, cutting kits, ordering in new items to take & packing up lots of goodies to take to the Panhandle Piecers Quilt Show this weekend in Guymon, Oklahoma! The show is Friday & Saturday, Oct. 11 & 12 at the Texas County Activity Center, located at 4th & Sunset in Guymon. Show hours on Friday are from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grab your quilting friends & come on out to see us!

Join the Downton Abbey Mystery Quilt Along Today!

Starting in November, we'll be participating in the Downton Abbey Mystery Quilt Along until Season Four starts in January!

 

It's easy to join! First, register to receive each week's pattern at www.lovebugstudio.com. (The pattern is free until January 15) Then choose what color way you would like for your Mystery Quilt kit; there are four character color ways to choose from! (see them at www.andoverfabrics.com) Stop in the shop to reserve your Downton Abbey kit. We have a limited supply of each colorway. The finished quilt measures 81" X 81". Finally, make plans to attend our Downton Abbey Tea on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m. where we'll provide all the details for this quilt along and other Downton Abbey events. Advance tickets are $5 per person, seating is limited.

Downton Abbey Tea November 3

Our sewing & quilting friends are invited to an Afternoon English Tea to introduce the Downton Abbey Women's Collection by Andover Fabrics on Sunday, November 3 at 1:30 p.m. A prize will be awarded to the guest with the best 1920's attire. We will introduce our upcoming Downton Abbey events including a Mystery Quilt-A-Long and Season 1, 2 & 3 viewing parties/sew-ins. Each guest in attendance will receive a discount coupon on the purchase of Downton Abbey fabric. There will be door prizes & more. Tickets are $5 in advance. Limited seating is available. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the shop.

Downton Abbey's Lady Mary

The next character featured in the Downton Abbey Collection is Lady Mary. A resolute, breathtaking beauty; Mary’s fabrics showcase both her strength and style. Dark burgundy, blue, and green jewel tones saturate her patterns, some of which are inspired by her stunning headdress. The Downton Abbey Women's Collection will be arriving at the shop in November!

Downton Abbey Collection by Andover Coming Soon!

Did you know that Andover Fabrics has teamed up with the Downton Abbey TV show and have 4 new fabric collections representing the main women characters in the show? The first two collections will be arriving at the shop in November. So we're making plans for some fun & exciting Downton Abbey events!!! Stay tuned....

 

 To help you get acquainted, let us introduce you to the Dowager Countess and her fabric collection. Bold and elegant, like the Dowager herself, this collection of fabrics is punctuated by prints and paisleys as big as her presence. The gray, purple,  and black colors come straight from her wardrobe, and the patterns speak to  her undeniable flair, steeped in refined tradition.

 

 The Dowager Countess is known for her 'zingers' on the show. What is your favorite Dowager Countess quote? One of ours is "Don't be defeatist, dear. It's so middle class."

 

Sweet As Honey

SWEET! Another big shipment of fabric arrived yesterday at Prairie Flower Quilt Co.! Honeysweet by Fig Tree & Co. Just because we're headed into the dark & dreary months of winter doesn't mean your sewing projects have to be dark & dreary too. Brighten up your home this winter with a project made from Honeysweet!

Come Meet Zoe!

Hi there! I'm Zoe the Giraffe. You've probably noticed me - I have a way of standing out which I don't really like but it's hard to hide when you're my height! Zoe invites you to stop by the shop and see her new line of fabric by her creator, Susybee. Zoe is featured on 3 different panels which can be quickly made into baby quilts, growth charts and more when paired with the cute orange and green companion prints.

Testing A New Product - KraftTex

Sharla's been playing with a new product called KraftTex. It's a rugged paper that looks and feels like leather, but sews, cuts and washes just like fabric! It is supple, yet strong enough to use for projects that get tough wear. You can even run it through the computer printer to print fun designs. Here's the purse that Sharla made using KraftTex and printed burlap - so cute! What kind of creative things could you make with KraftTex?

Alphabet Soup

Need a quick baby gift? The latest fabric to arrive at the shop is "Alphabet Soup" by Henry Glass Fabrics. You can stitch this up in a snap because it's just a panel with two borders - how easy is that! And it's 'sew' cute!

Icicle Stars Kits Now Available!

Did you miss our Sizzlin' Santa Strip Run? We now have kits available to make our version of Kansas Troubles' "Icicle Stars" quilt. Stop in the shop to get yours while supplies last!

New Fun Quilt Kit

Here's one of the new projects we're working on - a Zipper quilt! Made with bright, cheery fabrics from Moda called "Happy Go Lucky" by Bonnie & Camille. Fun and fast to make using jelly rolls. Kits are available and the sample will be done soon!

More New Arrivals!

Love the vintage/shabby chic look? Then you'll love the newest collection to arrive at the shop - Lecien's "Antique Roses". Perfect for quilts, pillows, curtains & more.