Which came first... the flowers or the quilt???

Of course, all the talk in the shop this week is, "How does your garden grow?", which got us to wondering.... where do your best ideas for quilts come from? Are they from your garden? Many quilters are also avid gardeners, and up here in snow country that is no easy task! But, it is worth the extra effort, as we often draw inspiration from the amazing colors nature offers us in our gardens- as well as our gorgeous blue summer sky, bright yellow dandelions, and green aspens fluttering in the breeze. Who can help but be inspired?! Katie has started some wonderful garden blocks by designer Sue Spargo. Her inspiration came from a late winter trip to Arizona, so it is very safe to say the blocks came before her flowers- long before! We'd love to hear what makes you run to your sewing rooms with beautiful quilts in your head! Happy stitching AND gardening, Katie & Lisa

Our Talented Gals!

What a delightful time we had on Saturday! The weather cooperated perfectly, and the quilts shone like jewels in the sun! The quilt shown here is an original design made by Joyce Alexander. Darling! Thank you, thank you, thank you, ladies- you truly outdid yourselves! And, wasn't the food yummy?! We thought we'd take a minute and share all of our shop "groups" with you. We hope you'll join us for one this summer! "Wild 'n Wooly Women" is a fun-loving and creative group that meets the 3rd Wednesday each month at 1:00- they love the wool! "Sew & Sews" is a talented group that meets the 1st and 4th Thursday of every month at 1:00- handwork of all kinds is the focus here! Our fun and friendly Thimbleberries group meets the 2nd Saturday every month at 11:30 to pick up patterns, kits- and socialize, of course! And, coming soon, our newest gathering will focus on hand applique- made easy! Stop in the next time you're in town, and see what we're stitching!

Thimbleberries Club Picnic

Our Thimbleberries Club meeting is rapidly approaching, so it's time to give our members some specifics. We're meeting this Saturday at the shop, at 11:00 a.m. for a good, old-fashioned picnic! We're going casual and relaxed, so wear a comfy pair of jeans- you might spill some BBQ sauce on them! Yum! Also, please bring your completed challenge project, as we will be voting on them. I think we are all in for a huge treat! Katie and I have been given some sneak peeks- wow, you gals are SO talented! So, come celebrate Flag Day at Huckleberry Patches and be inspired! See you there!