Time To Make A Sample

This fabric came in about a month ago. It really has not sold much so I knew it was time to make a sample.  

The three panels are so adorable!

They are just perfect for any girl.

I did not have a pattern that would lend itself to this fabric so I knew I had to design my own.

My first attempt was the layout below. I actually completed the top like this but was not happy with it when it was done. I ripped everything out and started over.

This is what I ended up with. I am very happy with it and I believe it is a very good use of that fabric.

It can be difficult to take pictures on a windy day. 

Here is a close up of the freehand overall quilting.

I wrote a pattern for this but knew that it had to be tested. So I needed to find other fabric that would work well for this pattern.

 This nautical fabric arrived a couple weeks ago and also needed a little push. 

Lou tested the pattern for me and it came out very nice. It is definitely a very masculine quilt. 

The pattern and fabrics shown here are available now at Quilt Vine.

Show and Tell

I absolutely love it when customers bring in their quilts to show me. 

Colette made both of these quilts. They both are made completely with fabric from Quilt Vine.

Mary made these two quilts using the pattern "Reflections" that she purchased from Quilt Vine. Most of her fabric is also from Quilt Vine.

Vicki brought in this great wall hanging to show me. The fabric and book are both from Quilt Vine.

Vicki made a few changes from the pattern, like this one, we had hanging in the shop back in the Spring.

Quilt For Sale

A gentleman came in to the shop and asked if I could help sell this quilt for him.

It was made in 1989 by KIFA (Kent Island Federation of the Arts). Each block is hand painted and signed by the artist.

His wife kept it in acid free tissue paper and an acid free box and only got it out to show when company came. The quilt is in mint condition.

It was appraised in 2003 at $1,500.

If you are interested in purchasing this quilt or would like more information, please email me at quiltvine@gmail.com. Please put "KIFA QUILT" in the subject.

The Headless Quilter

On the first Saturday of October, Trappe celebrates Autumn with a day called Trappetoberfest. Residents and Businesses are encouraged to make a scarecrow to display in the town park. I really did not want to spend the time making one this year but was asked to participate. So to keep it simple, we took our scarecrow from last year and made a few changes. 

 Our Quilter became the Headless Quilter. She has scissors in her left hand and a rotary cutter in her right hand.

We put her together on our porch and then transported her to the park in the truck.

Faith and Lou rode in the back of the truck and Chris met us there on her broom. 

I think it was Chris' first flight of the season.

Here are some of the other fine scarecrows we saw at the park.

 A bride made by Seasonal Flowers.

 Si Robertson was there courtesy of the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company.

 These little cuteys were made by the preschool.

 A horse bearing ribbons.

 This guy is sure to keep unwanted visitors out of the gazebo.

Putting on the finishing touches.

Pumpkin Pie Cake

During our Anniversary Celebration we served up this delicious dessert.

Pumpkin Pie Cake

Bottom:           1 box yellow cake mix (save 1 cup for crumbs)

                        3/4 stick of margarine or butter melted

                        1 egg beaten

            Beat with fork and press into a greased and floured 13 x 9 pan

Filling:             1 large can of pumpkin

                        3/4 cup of sugar

                        3 eggs

                        2/3 cup milk

                        1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

                        pumpkin pie spice to taste

            Beat with mixer and pour over the bottom

Crumbs:           1 cup cake mix

                        1/2 teaspoon  cinnamon

                        1/2 cup sugar

                        1/3 stick margarine or butter

                        1 cup chopped nuts

            crumble together and sprinkle on top

Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes 

Catching Up

It has been a while since I last posted. So, today I am going to try to catch up. 

A while back I posted about the Chalk Cloth that we got in. I played around with it a bit trying to design a placemat that I really liked. This is what I came up with. We do have patterns available. The Chalk Cloth and Placemat Pattern have been our most popular items the past 2 weeks.

Kailie is writing her name on the Chalk Cloth.

I fell in love with this pattern,Gorgeous Gourds, when I first saw it and just had to make it. 

I don't usually make quilts the same as the picture on the pattern , but those Batiks on the black was perfect just the way it showed. What do you think, isn't it gorgeous?

Joy made this dress for 4-H with fabric she purchased at Quilt Vine. 

She won "Grand Champion" at the state fair.

Give Thanks - November Monthly Mini

Today the patterns and kits are ready for our November Mini, "Give Thanks."

When I first decided on the pie for the November Mini I thought I would put on the words, "Give Thanks." 

When I am working on these patterns I usually cut the appliques out in card stock and then play with the placement. 

There was something about the words that I just did not like.

So, I decided to try the steam.

I really liked the steam. 

It needed the leaves to fill in empty space and to add more color.

And the leaves add that Fall touch, leaving no doubt that this is Thanksgiving Pie.

Even after the final paper layout, I added more steam.

Almost looks good enough to eat.