Be Careful What You Wish For!

After waiting literally months for it to snow, we now are shoveling non stop at the shop, while trying to host new classes, make new samples, and greet old friends! It's been a busy month, indeed, and about to get a lot busier with McCall's Winter Carnival starting this Friday- why not come up for a visit and play in the snow?! We have LOTS of new fabric, patterns, and...spoiler alert!- a new group starting next month! More about that later! For now, congratulations to D-quilter for submitting her favorite Christmas carols! She will find a $10 gift card waiting for her at the store!! Would rather be stitching than shoveling, Lisa & Katie

Joyeux Noel!

Happy Holidays! Sorry for the long absence... this has been our busiest year ever, and while we're extremely thankful for that, it's been hard to keep up with everything! However, the year is now winding down to a close, and it's time to settle in for a long winter's nap- and maybe a new quilt project or two! We have LOTS of wonderful new books, patterns, and fabric to keep you happily stitching all winter long (that is, if we can get the snow to fly!) Speaking of two, the buzz around the shop is Katie has not one, but TWO new blocks-of-the-month on her brain! Help me, Rhonda! So, with that teaser, we wish you a very "Joyeux Noel" and a happy and prosperous New Year! Oh, almost forgot... what's your favorite Christmas carol? Leave a comment, and your name will be in our drawing for... Christmas secrets! You have until the 31st, and can enter as many times as you like! Peace and joy, Katie and Lisa

Quilts of Valor Raffle Quilt

WOW!!! We are happily overwhelmed at the response we are getting to our call for quilts to give to returning soldiers! But, we thought, there must be something more we can do... and voila! Check out our fabulous raffle quilt! Tickets cost $1 each or six for $5, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to Quilts Of Valor! The money helps buy supplies for quilters who may not be able to afford their own materials. Thank you, everyone, for your amazing support for this cause that has become dear to our hearts! Katie and Lisa P.S. A big congrats to Linda C. who won our blog drawing- an "American Banner Rose" charm pack!

Done!!

I love this quilt!! It's called "Fireworks" from Thimbleberries- very appropriate, don't you think? Now get those comments coming, so we can pick a winner! (See previous post!) Lisa

A Shout Out to Quilts of Valor!!

This summer, we have been fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with a great organization called Quilts of Valor. Begun in 2003, this group's goal is to provide all returning service men and women with a tangible reminder of America's love and gratitude- a handmade quilt! To date, QOV has placed over 44,000 quilts in the hands of those who need it most, the men and women who have sacrificed so much for us. Here at the store, we have formed several groups who have each committed to making a quilt per person, in order to represent Idaho's contribution. How can you get involved? Lots of ways! First, go to www.QOVF.org and just read the amazing stories of the lives that have been touched! You can also make a donation from the website that goes towards fabric, shipping, etc. Finally, call us (208)634-4933 if you'd like to make a quilt! We'll send you the basic information needed to make these truly coveted symbols of appreciation. Finally, let's do a giveaway! How do you plan on getting involved? Leave us a comment, and your name will go into a drawing for an "American Banner Rose" charm pack! Enter as many comments as you like- we'd love to hear from you! Oh, and here's my choice of fabrics... I will update with a finished pic by the end of the weekend! Happy stitching, Lisa and Katie

Summer Classes- Join the Fun!!

Hooray! Summer's finally here, and our classroom is in full swing! Along with our regular groups, we've had over 100 gals come to learn something new, eat some really good munchies, and laugh a lot in between! Our good friend, Helen Goerke, was up recently to teach her original pattern, Kaleidoscope Quilt. It is a completely new take on Stack 'n Whack blocks, and our six students were thrilled with the new technique! Check out our schedule online, or come by the shop and see our class samples- you'll be so glad you did! See you soon! Katie & Lisa

Prairie Women- Journey 2!

Now that Shop Hop is done, it's time to start our next Journey of the Prairie Women! If you're new to this group, let me explain... once a month, we get together for 2 hours and set our modern day cares aside while we go back in time to the 1840's. Through stories and projects, we become immersed in the lives of women who helped shape our past. One of the most popular aspects of the club is the "make-do" portion, where everyone exchanges a small square of fabric to use in their next project- just like women of the past would do! Interested in joining us? Just call the store to sign up! Our first meeting is Tuesday, May 24th from 2-4. We hope to see you there! Katie and Lisa