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It has been a long time since I blogged.  But I am writing to tell you a good news!

Sew Katie Jean is having a fabric sale!

25% off of all fabrics

Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6

Lincoln is celebrating the opening of a long awaited highway bypass.  And what a better way to celebrate than by doing a little bit of shopping for fabric!

I hope to see you there.

Shop hours:

Monday - Friday 10 am - 3 pm

Saturday 10 am - 4 pm

neopolitan

Over a month ago I asked each one of my shop teachers to make a quilt block.  They were given a choice of  six fat quarters and to pick out two of their favorite fabrics for their block.  Some of the teachers made 3 or 4 blocks! 

Lydia Shelton brought them home to put all of the blocks together with this fantastic sashing.  They look gorgeous on point! Cindy Lloyd did the custom quilting and hand sewn binding.

Sew Katie Jean is now raffling off this quilt for $1. tickets.  The money raised will be donated to the Lincoln Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center.  I hope you come in soon to buy a ticket and help us celebrate our One Year Anniversary by supporting such a great local organization.

Here is a bit about them from their website:
Our goal is provide readily, accessible services at no cost to children, youth and families who need physical, emotional and/or mental health resources to improve their quality of life. By providing these resources and support, we will assist our youth in becoming a positive influence and contributing in meaningful ways in the schools, with friends and members of the community.

holiday fabric cards

All week Sew Katie Jean is celebrating our 1 Year Anniversary!  And I do say  OUR.  For it is true that I do work in the shop myself, there are many talented hands and many wonderful hearts that make this {sewing} machine go.

On Wednesday, August 15 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm / FREE
Fabric Holiday Cards
No sewing machine required.

Make these faux quilted cards just once and you will be hooked! Our teacher will take you through each step to make these fun and beautiful cards, perfect for any occasion. This is a free class to celebrate my one year shop anniversary! Just buy your fabric at the shop, no sewing machine required. Kits available $3. Teacher: Arlene Irby

free class monday

It has been hot here in Lincoln!  Luckily I have great A/C in the shop.  So next week when you are planning to come to celebrate my anniversary, remember it's cool here.

On Monday, August 13 from 11:00 - 1:00 you can learn how to make this table runner in a jiffy.  The fabric kit is $7.85 and the instruction is free.  Just remember to bring your sewing machine with you.

And remember to bring some extra cash to buy raffle tickets for our beautiful quilt.  Money raised will be going to the Lighthouse Resource and Counseling Center.  And you just might win!

birds and bees

Feast your eyes on this gorgeous fabric!  It just arrived in my shop.  Gorgeous (yes I do love it so). I wasn't sure how my quilters would receive it.  They love it of course too.  We already have a quilt in progress and a class date to set.

I have managed to set aside a few fat quarters for myself.  You know that Yellow Brick Road pattern.  I can see it now made up in the beautiful purples and aquas of Tula Pink.

quilt kit of the week

This quilt is a classic.  Do you recognize it?

Yellow Brick Road, by Atkinson Designs of course!  It seems to be every one's go to favorite.  Well, it's our too!

So we made it our Kit of the Week, here at Sew Katie Jean.  It includes 6 fat quarters and the pattern.  But if you already have the pattern, pick up a few of these 18 x 22 bits of fabric for a sweet summer quilt.  We even added a bit of ric rac on ours for a touch of fun!

farmers wife - class 3

Block #2 -  Autumn Tints

I was having a busy day in the shop last Friday, so I didn't get as many of my Farmer Wife blocks done as I would like, (great for the shop though!).  I just finished three this time.  But I did have fun doing a bit of fussy cutting.

block #23 - Country Farm

My collection of American Jane fabrics make these blocks come together in a way that I am totally lovin!  I'm trying to not over think my combination choices too much. This block, #23, is fun in the two different plaids, I love how it looks!  I just need to take some seams out and get them all squared up right.

Block #6 - Big Dipper

And sewing up these seams was simple and fun!  I love how nicely my points came out.  And I do love seeing the pinwheel star in the block center.  Are you making any of these blocks too?