Our block of the month event has started with a lot of success!
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| Our morning group! |
We're calling it "Quilts & Cookies"....the fabric is "Christmas Traditions" from Quilting Treasures ~ each month's installment has instructions for two pieced blocks, a little bit of history about the tradition of the Christmas tree through the centuries and a recipe for a special cookie.
Participating members get a chance to taste the cookie featured each month and if they finish their two blocks the next month's kit is discounted. Everyone involved loved making the first set of blocks and are eager to start the next set. Check back to see their progress! By our October meeting they should have all 6 blocks finished and be ready to pick up the finishing kit to make our own throw pattern for the holiday season. In Novemeber we plan to have a cookie exchange ~ we'll share the fun with you, right here!
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| The "end of the day" group |
Quilt Minnesota 2011 is winding down, only 4 days left. The turn out has broken last year's record...every year we have more participating! Thanks to everyone that visited and I hope you take advantage of our "Come Back to Kelly J's" discount coupon that was in your free block bag!
Those of you that couldn't join the Minnesota Shop Hop, (even if you did do the statewide shop hop) don't miss our "Fall Into Quilting" Bus Tour Shop Hop September 30 & October 1....2 days, 7 shops, food, fun & fabric!
The bus is filling up, so don't wait too long. Only $129 for the bus, hotel, breakfast the day you leave and dinner the night you return ~ you are sure to have a great time!!
