do you want your daughter to marry a farmer?

That was the question that a 1920's magazine asked women who were farm wives.  If they had a daughter of marriageable age would they like her to become a farmer's wife?  Mothers wrote back to the newspaper with a heartfelt yes!

This is the Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt, letters from the 1920's farm wives and the 111 traditional quilt blocks that they inspired.

It is also a very special Quilt Block of the Month Club that is being started at Sew Katie Jean.  We will be using the special templates created by Marti Michel to create our blocks and the book as our guide.  It will be our goal to sew at least 5-6 blocks per month.  Meeting every first Friday of the month to sit, sew, and share while we create our own lap to king size quilt featuring the 6" blocks.

Friday, May 4

10:30 am - 3:00 pm

cost: $20

Teacher: Cindy Lloyd

For a complete class supply list or any other questions you might have, call {916} 209-3930 or stop in.

For more Farmer's Wife inspiration, just look at my own Pinterest page.

renegade run

Did you shop til you dropped?

Thank you ladies for coming out to support my shop during the Renegade Run Shop Hop!  I had a wonderful time meeting so many new quilters and sewers.  And thank you to all of my teachers for coming out to work at the shop.  It was a blast of a sale.  Now I can't wait until next year!

snap happy

These little bags aren't just functional and cute, they are irresistible.

Inside - for the closure - is a metal measuring tape.  Hidden inside you can't see it, just feel it.  When you pull the little fabric triangles on the side and it's open, then it's closed.  It is kinda fun!

I use mine to keep my small scissors, thread, and needle book for my the little quilt that I am sewing by hand.  And you can make one of your very own.

Saturday, April 14

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. / $15.00

Teacher: Lydia Shelton

Call or stop by the shop to sign up and get a complete

class supply list.

new classes

I am busy updating the class list on my website.  There are so many new quilt classes that are coming!  My sewing teachers have been busy getting their quilts and sewing projects finished 

and up in the shop for you to see.

This Churn Dash quilt - Quilting 101 

has been scheduled again this week.

Wednesday, April 4

10:30 - 1:00 pm / $25.

Hot Pad and Towel - scheduled again this week.

Friday, April 6

10:00 - 12:30 pm / $20.

Placemat and Napkin

(this is some of my favorite new fabric)

Friday, April 6

1:00 - 3:00 pm / $25.

I'll keep showing you more as the days go by.  

There is so much to share!

kaleidoscope quilt

This Kaleidoscope Quilt class was last Saturday.  Each student brought in 2 yards of fabric with a large repeat. It was so fantastic!  I had to share each student's quilt with you!

dessert extravaganza

Each year the Community Christian School in Lincoln has a Dessert Extravaganza to raise money for their school.  And it is huge!  If you love dessert this is an experience that you cannot miss.  Tickets are $20. each and you will be able to sample each and every dessert that you would like.  Including cookies, cakes, candies, and pies.

They also have a great Silent Auction and a Live Auction.  Both are really exciting.  Especially when you have the chance to win the sweet quilt that I made. Cindy Lloyd of Quilts Bee Done, did the quilting. It's called Skipping Squares and the fabric is Farm Fresh.  I thought it would be the perfect for any child who loves life on the farm, would  really love this quilt.

This years Extravaganza is being held Saturday, March 24 at the Lincoln Community Center at 6:30 pm. You can still get your tickets at the door.

quilting 101

Now you have a chance to learn basic quilting techniques. This coming Friday, March 23, Lydia will be teaching this class, making a  Churn Dash block.  In Quilting 101, you will learn general quilting terms, how to properly use a rotary cutter, ruler, and mat.

Along with your usual sewing items, you will need 3 fat quarters, a light, medium, and dark print.  For a complete class supply list, call or stop by the shop to sign up and to see more of the complete squares.

Friday, March 23

12:00 pm - 3:00 p.m.

$25.00