Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Quilt Goodies

Today I have lots of pictures to show you. Yesterday after the BOM group I went to check out a new quilt shop and needlepoint store. I don't do needlepoint but I like to see what kind of thread they carry.  The quilt shop is called Karen Gray Design.  She sells many handmade items that she personally makes. You can check out the inside of both of these stores on Bear Hugs All Around. She remembered her camera. Simply Needlepoint is another store with fabulous threads.
 The fabric in the foreground I got from Karen's which I am going to use in a project from Elefantz's blog. She is doing a BOM called Shabby Roses. I will not use the fabric with the mermaids, that is for my daughter who loves all things ocean. The white looking fabric which I got from another shop will be used for the background in this project. It has tiny turquoise flowers on it.  The thread is from the new store called Simply Needlepoint. It is made from bamboo. I thought I would try it out.

At the quilt show this past weekend I bought this jar that was stuffed full of fabric and the little black heart shape pincushion.  It has a tag with the name and date of the show. A souvenir of sorts.

Here is what was in the jar. Some nice size pieces of fabric, scraps, and selvages. I think I got a pretty good deal for $7.00. I love the colors. I left everything out but the selvages and now it is just full of selvages I have been saving.
There was also a vendor selling wool and this is what I bought.
She also was selling this cute little rug hooked cardinal which I bought.  You know me and my birds.
At the last guild meeting there was also a chicken challenge. So I thought I would share the ideas that some of the ladies had. This first one is mine.


This is a postcard.

This is some punchneedle and it was about the size of the postcard.
I have my applique bee tomorrow so I won't be back with a post until Friday.
With Passion, Carrie P.

Every path has it's puddle.  English Proverb

27 comments:

  1. Looks like you had a very fun outing. Very pretty wools. Oh how I love the Darla fabric you purchased.

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  2. I'm with Stephanie, love those Darla fabrics, and they will look terrific in the bom blocks.

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  3. You've been having a ton o'fun! Love it all.

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  4. lots of wonderful eye candy on your blog today. I love the decisions you have made for all the fabrics.

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  5. Ahhh... I loved the jar with all the fabrics stuffed inside...:o) And oh..so many nice things you found... Love the NP projects... :o)

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  6. It's nice to have such pretty souvenirs from all the busy-ness of last week! Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Man what a haul!!!! I wish someone around here sold wool, I would love to try that some time. Have fun at your applique bee.

    Crispy

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  8. Where to start??? I love everything...the fabrics, the thread, the selvedge jar...the quilts! Have fun with applique' tomorrow!

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  9. Lots of nice things. The Mandarin Floss sounds very interesting.

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  10. My daughter is crazy about cardinals! And I love chicken quilts. A real treat to view your blog today.

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  11. Carrie, such cute stuff. Lots to love. That Darla fabric is so cute.

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  12. What fun! I love the hooked cardinal and that wool is gorgeous.

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  13. What a great outing, Carrie! I love the wools - and your chicken (rooster?) really seems to have something to crow about! How adorable!
    Cheers!

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  14. More birds....yes I loved them all!!

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  15. Oh, I love all the pictures, and all the goodies you got! What a fun idea a jar of scraps!! Looking forward to seeing what you are going to do with the wool! have fun at you club!

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  16. Looks like you had a very good shopping day!! Good shopping days mean great projects ahead!!

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  17. I couldn't resist that mermaid fabric at Karen's shop either.

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  18. Hi Carrie,
    Looks like you have some projects lined up. Can't wait to see them all get started. Have fun tomorrow.
    Keep Stitchen'
    Bonnie

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  19. So many beautiful things today! I love the fabrics you bought and the jar was really a great found!

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  20. Wow what great finds Carrie!! looks like lots of fun on that little display table!! what are you going to do next with that wool it looks so springy like with the colors!!

    I love the chicks they are all great the punch needle one is incrediable..I would like to try that technique...someday

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  21. I love everything, Carrie, especially your 'Rise & Shine' quilt. Look like you got some great buys as well. What an excellent idea with the jar filled with pieces of fabric. And of course I'm drooling over the wool.

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  22. I love the BOM fabrics - that background fabric is VERY nice! I also love your chickens - wow, they are SO cute!! I'm very impressed with the punchneedle one especially - how very clever of you!

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  23. The bamboo thread sounds interesting - I hope you will let us know your feedback after you have tried it! Love the darla fabric - i have some of that range too. Your wool supplies look lovely.

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  24. Your guild is sure a creative bunch! I love all the chickens. Yours is especially cute. :) And look at all the fun new stuff you picked up lately! Can't wait to see what you do with it all. :)

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  25. Carrie....Stephanie is right, great outing...

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  26. You have such an eye for it all! Very adorable. Have fun at your guild meeting..can't wait to see what you come back with!

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So glad you have come by for a visit.