My grandson, Cooper,age 10, announced this yesterday after the last present was unwrapped. Sounds like a long time, but wouldn't it be great to get started now on next year's Christmas quilts and gifts? That's exactly what we're doing here at KTQ with projects for our new Warm Memories line. Not quite done with all the wool ornaments yet, but our feather tree Advent Calendar is progressing nicely. I just need a couple more ideas for ornaments. What is a favorite motif of the holidays at your house? There's also a lap size quilt of the feather tree with the cotton ornaments stitched on at the quilter. I'll have a picture when Lori sends it back next month.
Congrats to the winner of the Perennials charm pack & pattern - BillieBee from TX. Hope you enjoy our new fabric and pattern.
We just received the new 108" backing fabric last week. It will be available on our website by the 1/2 yard (2 yard minimum) later this week. It's on my list of things to do while I'm not working this week :).
Thank you all for following my blog this last year and for sharing your comments. One of my resolutions to post more often now that I have an iPad. We'll see.....
Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
This week's winner
Terry, your #1 post has made you a winner! Hope you enjoy the new KT Favorites - 10 Years & Counting BOM book.
Be the first to get a taste of the new Perennials fabric collection hitting the shops in January with our giveaway ending Dec. 26th - a Perennials charm pack and pattern. The quarter circle raw edge applique is a twist on the traditiional Drunkard's Path block without the curved piecing - and no drunks in sight (unless you enjoy sewing with a Diet Coke & Captain Morgan like someone else I know). Keeps the type A perfectionist in me in check. What do you do to destress and enjoy the process of stitching?
I'm up to my ankles in flannel making pillowcases for the grandkids this weekend. It's given me time to reflect on the different quilting styles. There are 2 types of quilters - process & product. Process quilters enjoy creating and sewing with no real compulsion to finish (hence, numerous UFOs.) Product quilters, like me, enjoy the finished project the most, but then we also have a list of a dozen more things to do. Of course, in my business, the product has to be finished to sell it to move on to the next one. That may have an impact on my style, but I've always loved the last few stitches in a quilt binding. Not that I don't have UFOs stacking up, but they're mostly personal "fun" projects I've started in between KT "have to" projects. I set aside New Year's, Mother's Day and a snow day each year to sew just for me. Try setting aside quilting days just for yourself, whether it's a retreat or a personal escape in your own sewing room. It's the best way to destress and create something at the same time.
Happy Christmas Shopping,
Lynne
Be the first to get a taste of the new Perennials fabric collection hitting the shops in January with our giveaway ending Dec. 26th - a Perennials charm pack and pattern. The quarter circle raw edge applique is a twist on the traditiional Drunkard's Path block without the curved piecing - and no drunks in sight (unless you enjoy sewing with a Diet Coke & Captain Morgan like someone else I know). Keeps the type A perfectionist in me in check. What do you do to destress and enjoy the process of stitching?
I'm up to my ankles in flannel making pillowcases for the grandkids this weekend. It's given me time to reflect on the different quilting styles. There are 2 types of quilters - process & product. Process quilters enjoy creating and sewing with no real compulsion to finish (hence, numerous UFOs.) Product quilters, like me, enjoy the finished project the most, but then we also have a list of a dozen more things to do. Of course, in my business, the product has to be finished to sell it to move on to the next one. That may have an impact on my style, but I've always loved the last few stitches in a quilt binding. Not that I don't have UFOs stacking up, but they're mostly personal "fun" projects I've started in between KT "have to" projects. I set aside New Year's, Mother's Day and a snow day each year to sew just for me. Try setting aside quilting days just for yourself, whether it's a retreat or a personal escape in your own sewing room. It's the best way to destress and create something at the same time.
Happy Christmas Shopping,
Lynne
Monday, December 6, 2010
PS....
We are offering the new BOM on our website for those of you who can't find it at your local quilt shop - ktquilts.com - call Robert today (785-488-2120).
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Here's Cooper!
Not a great shot, but he's one happy NE fan. We still have some applique to add - Huskers across the big N and little red N's in the corners (as per Coop's design)but I had to go to NE to get more fabric. Robert took some good pictures of the quilt before we gave it to him but they've mysteriously disappeared from his computer, so this will have to do for now. At least it's pretty much done. I quilted it myself to be able to give it to him for his birthday, sandwiching 2 layers of cotton batting since he likes his quilts "heavy and cushy". OMG! It was like wrestling a bear! I was reminded why I love my machine quilters soooooooo much.
Congratulations to ytsmom - you're the winner of the Perennials booklet and scraps (almost 2 yards total). Enjoy!
Up for this week is one of the new KT Favorites - 10 Years & Counting BOM books. It's been one of those projects that has taken months to finish. I handed it over to Robert today so he'll begin printing tomorrow. The winner will receive one of the books hot off the presses.
On a deadline for Christmas 2011 so better get back to stitching ornaments for my feather tree quilt/Advent calendar.
More later,
Lynne
Congratulations to ytsmom - you're the winner of the Perennials booklet and scraps (almost 2 yards total). Enjoy!
Up for this week is one of the new KT Favorites - 10 Years & Counting BOM books. It's been one of those projects that has taken months to finish. I handed it over to Robert today so he'll begin printing tomorrow. The winner will receive one of the books hot off the presses.
On a deadline for Christmas 2011 so better get back to stitching ornaments for my feather tree quilt/Advent calendar.
More later,
Lynne
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Mini Charm Winner
Congratulations to Corrine! You're the winner of the Moda Mini Charm Sampler Box. Let us see what all you create from your box of treasures.
I think I lost a week over Thanksgiving weekend - where does the time go? Cooper saw his almost finished quilt on Sat. and added a few suggestions for finishing touches so I need to get that done by his birthday dinner tonight - yikes! The new KT Favorites BOM needs to go the editors by tomorrow, then Lois and I leave for York, NE to do a program/workshop at The Quilted Basket quilt shop on Thursday. Join us if you're close.
I did accomplish a little shopping online on Cyber Monday so a couple more gifts are on their way. I hate to get out in this weather to shop with highs in the 40's and 30 mph winds - frigid! I'm curled up with a quilt at my computer with a heater on my feet.
The giveaway for this week is the new Perennials booklet and a pile of scraps leftover from the projects. Comment here until Sunday night; winner announced Monday morning - or thereabouts.
Later, Lynne
I think I lost a week over Thanksgiving weekend - where does the time go? Cooper saw his almost finished quilt on Sat. and added a few suggestions for finishing touches so I need to get that done by his birthday dinner tonight - yikes! The new KT Favorites BOM needs to go the editors by tomorrow, then Lois and I leave for York, NE to do a program/workshop at The Quilted Basket quilt shop on Thursday. Join us if you're close.
I did accomplish a little shopping online on Cyber Monday so a couple more gifts are on their way. I hate to get out in this weather to shop with highs in the 40's and 30 mph winds - frigid! I'm curled up with a quilt at my computer with a heater on my feet.
The giveaway for this week is the new Perennials booklet and a pile of scraps leftover from the projects. Comment here until Sunday night; winner announced Monday morning - or thereabouts.
Later, Lynne
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Did someone say Christmas?
Christmas 2011, that is. At first, I wasn't crazy about getting next year's Christmas fabric at Thanksgiving time (especially if I had to find a machine quilter to finish a quilt over the weekend!), but now we're enjoying working with Christmas fabric during the holiday season. Shown above is our new Warm Memories fabric collection that will be shown in Jan./delivered in May. Lois and I are stitching up several projects for the Moda Christmas Playbook - deadline Dec. 7th. So far, we have a wall quilt with a pieced feather tree that is an Advent calendar with removeable wool ornaments, a couple of table runners and a pillow. We're still working on a lap version of the feather tree with raw edge ornaments stitched on. It's a great way to get into the spirit of the season.
The runner with the pieced ornaments under the swatches is for my sister for Christmas - this year - made with last year's leftover pieces from Wrapped in Paisley. She "stores" alot of my quilts at her house but I like to make something she'll actually get to keep once in a while. Her guest room is our home away from home whenever we're in Kansas City, so a runner now and then is cheap rent.
Have to keep working on quilting Cooper's quilt so it will be ready to show him on Saturday when we have our family Thanksgiving. I have to get the big black "N" on it, at least.
Hope you all have a safe and happy Turkey Day surrounded with people you love.
Lynne
The runner with the pieced ornaments under the swatches is for my sister for Christmas - this year - made with last year's leftover pieces from Wrapped in Paisley. She "stores" alot of my quilts at her house but I like to make something she'll actually get to keep once in a while. Her guest room is our home away from home whenever we're in Kansas City, so a runner now and then is cheap rent.
Have to keep working on quilting Cooper's quilt so it will be ready to show him on Saturday when we have our family Thanksgiving. I have to get the big black "N" on it, at least.
Hope you all have a safe and happy Turkey Day surrounded with people you love.
Lynne
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Lazy Days and Sundays
The winner of last week's KT Perennials' Soduko quilt kit is Swarren. Congrats and please email your adress to us.
I love Sundays - sleeping in, hanging out in my robe while Robert prepares brunch, catching up on yard work or stitching on a personal project. Today was supposed to be in the 60's - the perfect day to finish cleaning up the garden. The high was actually only 48, but I braved the cold and trimmed up at least part of the dead flowers hanging over the sidewalk. Now I just need to finish Cooper's NE quilt before his birthday on Nov. 30th. He turns 10-years-old and requested a grown up quilt. What could I say? He helped design it and picked out fabric. Watch for photos when it's done.
Our Thanksgiving week giveaway is the Moda Mini Charm Sampler pack pictured above. Have fun making lots of mini quilts with 12 packs of (40)2 1/2" squares. Great for yo-yo's, applique pieces, a postage stamp sampler or either of the mini charm patterns from KT. I've had a great time playing with fabric collections I may not have purchased in large quantities making doll quilts, table runners and pillow toppers. It's a great way to try out a designer's look. We also have a few more available on our website - on sale now! - if you aren't the lucky winner.
Check back on Tuesday for a peek at my new Christmas fabric - for 2011!
Lynne
I love Sundays - sleeping in, hanging out in my robe while Robert prepares brunch, catching up on yard work or stitching on a personal project. Today was supposed to be in the 60's - the perfect day to finish cleaning up the garden. The high was actually only 48, but I braved the cold and trimmed up at least part of the dead flowers hanging over the sidewalk. Now I just need to finish Cooper's NE quilt before his birthday on Nov. 30th. He turns 10-years-old and requested a grown up quilt. What could I say? He helped design it and picked out fabric. Watch for photos when it's done.
Our Thanksgiving week giveaway is the Moda Mini Charm Sampler pack pictured above. Have fun making lots of mini quilts with 12 packs of (40)2 1/2" squares. Great for yo-yo's, applique pieces, a postage stamp sampler or either of the mini charm patterns from KT. I've had a great time playing with fabric collections I may not have purchased in large quantities making doll quilts, table runners and pillow toppers. It's a great way to try out a designer's look. We also have a few more available on our website - on sale now! - if you aren't the lucky winner.
Check back on Tuesday for a peek at my new Christmas fabric - for 2011!
Lynne
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