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This beautiful blue and white quilt was made as a group effort by one of our local guilds.




The Attitudes Club made fabric flowers for their mini-project in May.





This cute purse was made by Holley Downs using all of our favorite University of Georgia prints
and the Patchwork Purse pattern by Indygo Junction.

Each month the Attitudes club makes a mini-project. This month we made seamless pillowcases.




Here's another Happy Hour sucess made by Barbara Wooten!




Here is a work in progress from our recent Missouri Waltz class.


Terri Compton made this fabulous redwork quilt.


The Happy Hour Club has been hard at work this year. Here are a few of the quilts they have made:



The pattern is Options by Maple Island Quilts.
The quilt on the left was made by Barbara Wooten and the quilt on the right was made by Kyle Howington.



The pattern is Check It Out by Maple Island Quilts.
The quilt was made by Barbara Wooten.





This picture does not do this quilt justice. It is full of wonderful color.
Robin Benson made this quilt using fabric by Kaffe Fassett.





I had the pleasure of presenting a program at the
March meeting of the Lake Oconee Quilt Guild.
I also was the vendor for the meeting. They were wonderful hosts.





The Pineapple Placemats class had great fun creating colorful quilt as you go placemats.





Made by Deb Henderson.
Pattern is Retro Romance from the book Simple Start, Stunning Finish by Valorie Wells.
Fabric is Sole, also by Valorie Wells.





Made by Deb Henderson. Pattern is Chatterbox Lap Quilt. Fabric is Full Sun by Maywood.





Quilt made by Deb Henderson.
Pattern is "Island Stars" from the book More Fat Quarter Quilts by M'Liss Rae Hawley.
The fabric line is Tapestry by Henry Glass.




This quilt was made by Deb Henderson using the pattern "Parallel Path" from M'liss Rae Hawley's Fat Quarter Quilts book. The focus fabric is Foxgloves by Philip Jacobs for Westminster Fibers.



This table runner was made by Jessica Howard
in our Beginning Table Runner class.
She made some great Amy Butler fabric choices.





Marti Michell taught Kaleidoscope ABCs in January as part of our one-year celebration. It was great fun to have an internationally known quilter and teacher in the shop. I had to work hard to keep my "fan girl" attitude in check. Here Marti helps one of her students during class.
Thank you, Marti!!



Here is Lily Carter, daughter of Bess Carter, with her first quilt. Great job, Lily!

Our customers make some of the cutest outfits...and they have very cute models as well.
These were made by Shannon O'Rear and are modeled by her daughter.





Here are the results of our New Noel trunk show. Isn't it beautiful?






Sandy Jordan and Barbara Wooten did a great job in the 9-Patch Pizzazz class.



This local Brownie troop shows us the results of their efforts to earn their sewing badge.


Beautiful fabric can make so much more than beautiful quilts.
These gorgeous square dance dresses were created by Margie Foster.






The Peppermint & Holly Berries gang was at it again this week. For "Gifty Goodness" month we made canisters.





We had a great time with Peggy Barkle as she introduced her book Blendable Curves. We enjoyed having her with us along with the creators of three of the quilts pictured in the book: Shirley Erickson, Sarah Hubbard, and Fay Rawls. We wish Peggy much success and can't wait to see what she does next.










This awesome quilt was made by Frances Arnold as a gift for an art teacher.

The Peppermint & Holly Berries Club celebrated Trim the Tree this month with
Santa Ornaments made from a Dresden Plate template.



Happy Hour was lots of fun! Jodie Seila was first to finish her top. This pattern looks great in batiks.




We had a great time while Debbie Caffrey was here at the end of July.
We started with a lecture and trunk show where Debbie shared some
stash organization strategies along with some beautiful quilts.







After the lecture and trunk show, Debbie generously offered to help all the attendees with fabric selection.



The Power Cutting and Scraps to You workshops were both a great success.
Students left with many new skills and project ideas.



Here are the three Debs...Debbie Caffrey, Deb Henderson, and Debora Exum.



Debbie Caffrey was energetic and enthusiastic throughout her stay with us. She was an inspiration to us all.



Thank you, Debbie Caffrey!!!




Young quilters are such and inspiration. This is Kelly, 6 1/2, granddaughter of Lucy Smith. She recently completed one of her first quilts. I love the design and the Lakehouse fabrics. Thanks for sharing with us, Kelly!



This sample was pieced by Debora Exum and is one of the small samples
we put together to represent projects from Debbie Caffrey's books.


This was pieced by Deb Henderson.
The pattern is from the book More Laps from Fats by Ellen Reploge.
The fabric is from Nancy Halvorsen's Star of Wonder collection.


This sample was pieced by Shary Karlin and is one of the small samples
we put together to represent projects from Debbie Caffrey's books.


This quilt is our first exclusively Amy Butler sample.
It was pieced by Deb Henderson and quilted by Pat Horning.
The pattern called for applique in the center panel but Deb used a large print
and fussy cut the pieces so that it looks like one continuous design in the center.


This quilt is one of our first original designs. It's a bit on the wild side but that's the way we like it.
The design and piecing were both done by Deb Henderson.
The main fabric is Kaffe Fasset's Beach Balls.



The Peppermint & Holly Berries Trunk Show arrived early.
The real thing is always better than the picture and this
goes for these completed projects from Nancy Halvorsen's book.
The trunk show will be here until July 20 so stop by while they are here!


This quilt is from the book 40 Quick Cut Quilts and features fabric
from Buggy Barn's In The Pink collection.


This quilt was made by Clare Kranzmann.
The pattern is Bouillibaisse and the fabrics are from Kaffe Fasset.
This pattern can be found in the first issue of Fabric Trends magazine.
It is stunning in both color and design.

This quilt was made by Catherine Hart.
It demonstrates the free motion lace, or thread play technique that she will be teaching
on Friday, August 17.



Here are some of the projects from our Colorwash Landscape Class. Instructor Catherine Hart is on the left, with students Margaret Cooper and Pat Adams. As you can see, the results from the class are a stunning success. Another session of Colorwash Landscape Quilts will be offered in September.



This quilt was made by Duane Exum, husband of owner Debora Exum. He wanted to have a true understanding of what quilting is all about. The pattern is from the book, Laps from Fats by Ellen Reploge, and much of the fabric is from the Spiral Collection by Henry Glass and Gradations by Carol Bryer Fallert for Benartex. It must have been a success...Duane is already thinking about his next quilt.


This is Margaret Cooper holding up a quilt top made by her granddaughter, Anna Millians. Anna started this quilt when she was eight. She's now eleven. This is an awesome quilt. We think Anna has quite a future as a quilter, and can't wait to see her next project.


This is our first quilt for the Clothesline Club. The piecing was a collaborative effort among the staff, with Deb Henderson doing the final assembly and quilting. Join this club and you will receive this pattern in your welcome package. The fabric in this quilt is from Darlene Zimmerman's first collection for the Clothesline Club. There will be four collections for this club, with a new one being delivered each quarter.








This table runner is just one example of the things we'll be doing in the Peppermint & Holly Berries club. The theme for our first meeting in July is set the table. This is the first of several patterns that club members will receive. This sample was made using fabric from Moda's Let It Snow collection.








We can't get enough of these pillowcases. They go together so fast and make great gifts.
You can personalize them with a name or initials or choose a word that says it all like our "dream" sample shown here.





We had some great food during our Clothesline Club Kick Off party! Staff member Barbara Wyatt made some great sticky buns. She's going to share the recipe with us so look for it in the July newsletter. The whole family got involved in the day. Deb Henderson's husband baked our afternoon snack of chocolate chip cookies. We topped it off with grape Kool-Aid. Do you remember the days when Kool-Aid was your number one drink of choice?



Here is the well-aproned staff ready to meet all your Clothesline Club needs.
From left to right, Erica Exum, Debora Exum, Deb Henderson, and Barbara Wyatt.



These nifty wooden tools are Cold Seam Presses. They are great when you need to do a quick press of something in a class or at home. Save your fingernails and try one of these. They are made by local craftsman Jim Underwood. Customers have had many positive comments about the finish on them. They are satin smooth and the natural wood coloring is beautiful.


Sandy Jordan's circle quilt. She created this in a workshop
hosted by the Cotton Patch Quilt Guild in Athens, Georgia.
The flower fabric is from designer Martha Negley with Westminster Fibers.

This quilt was machine pieced by Deb Henderson and quilted by Pat Horning.
The fabric collection is Henry Glass' Paisley Parade.
The pattern is Ribbon Taffy Lap Quilt from the book Laps From Fats by Ellen Replogle


Check out this purse.
This is Kristen's first project and it turned out great.
She used the pattern Gift Bags for My Favorite Friends along with
fabric from Amy Butler, Carla Miller, and the Stix and Stones collection.


This is our design wall during the class
Wonky Squares - A Stack and Slash Technique



This Spring Table Runner was pieced by Deb Henderson.
The center fabric panel was designed by Martha Negley from Westminster Fibers.
Kits are available that include the pattern and fabric for the top, back, and binding.



This quilt top was pieced by Deb Henderson.
It is made from the pattern In and Out, Out and In
and features fabric from the Peas & Carrots collection.
Kits are available to complete a 44" x 54" top.
The kit includes a pattern and fabric for binding.
There are four color choices for the kit.
The sample top is crisp and fresh and makes me want to pack for a summer picnic.




This quilt was pieced by Shary Karlin
from the pattern Long Lines and
features fabric from Lakehouse




These sweet pants were made by Ruhanna Neal
using the pattern Britches and Bloomers.
This quick and easy pattern only takes 1/2 yard for the britches
and 1/4 yard for the trim.


Here is someone who knows how to dress for Pajama Day... and another picture of some of the Pajama Day gang.

We love it when customers bring their creations in for show and tell!








This quilt was pieced and quilted by Debora Exum
using fabric from the Stix and Stones collection.
The shop has a kit available for this quilt.

Bento Box Quilt

This quilt was pieced and quilted by Shary Karlin.
The pattern is Bento Box by Tracey Brookshier.
It is 45"x45" and features fabrics from the Tuscan Wildflower Collection by Robert Kaufman.



This quilt was pieced and quilted by Deb Henderson.
The pattern is from the book
9-Patch Pizzazz by Judy Sisneros.
The fabric is from the Lotus collection by Timeless Treasures.

This quilt was pieced by Barbara Wyatt and quilted by Pat Horning.
It is from the book Pinwheel Pandemonium by Peggy Waltman.
The fabric is from the Vintage Flower Garden III collection by Maywood.


These pillowcases were made by Debora Exum.
The pattern is Sweet Dreams Pillowcase by Penny Sturges.
The alphabet fabric is from LakeHouse.

This quilt top was pieced by Debora Exum and Erica Exum.
The pattern is from the book
Another Can of Worms by Debbie Caffrey.
The fern border and green and blue squares are from Hoffman Fabrics.
The alternate squares are from Carla Miller at Westminster Fibers.