tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874062673425302532024-02-07T22:10:41.878-05:00Cottonpickers Quilt ShopCottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-81117739384627474082013-06-18T20:28:00.000-04:002013-06-18T20:28:20.145-04:00June Quilt Retreat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay, So who doesn't love a good mystery? Becky & I are down here at the Carlisle Inn in Walnut Creek, Ohio on retreat. We arrived on Sunday and will be headed home on Thursday. Today I finished trimming up the Witches Brew Bedrunner blocks & got the blocks pieced. I love how it turned out. We'll be hanging it at the NQA show in Columbus in about a week & a half. </div>
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So, back to the mystery. The first day & a half that we were here at retreat, I worked on a project that I'm not allowed to share just yet. So, you'll have to wait in breathless anticipation till I'm allowed to reveal the gorgeous fabrics and the pattern that they evolved into! I promise you that it'll be worth the wait!<br />
<br />Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-16219594941053151132013-05-15T01:49:00.000-04:002013-05-15T01:49:44.755-04:00Off to Portland for Spring Market!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Becky and I left this morning for Portland, Oregon for Spring Market. Tomorrow we will start setting up Ruby Blue Quilting Studio's first booth that will showcase Becky's new book "Seamingly Scrappy" published by Martingale along with some of her new designs. Traveling to Oregon has some logistical challenges when you are hauling quilts, items for the booth and a weeks worth of clothing. I will never be accused of packing lightly! By the end of the day, there were 3 cities, 6 bags of luggage and 2 tuckered out quilters!<br />
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Quilt Market is a shop owner's dream. One stop shopping for all the latest fabric, books, patterns, new designers and we get a chance to catch up with some of our favorite designers and friends. Stay tuned for a sneak peak of Becky's booth and more yummy stuff at Spring Market.....</div>
Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0Portland, OR, USA45.5234515 -122.676207145.1675835 -123.3216541 45.8793195 -122.0307601tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-5496243786897858922013-03-24T20:19:00.001-04:002013-03-24T20:19:30.841-04:00Wow! What a retreat!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We just got home from retreat at the Carlisle Inn in Walnut Creek, Ohio. All I can say is "Wow". What an incredible place! We had 19 ladies all together quilting in the conference room. It was so relaxing & there's so much to see & do in Holmes County when you need a break from sewing. Our favorite choices were a little retail therapy to help boost the economy in Berlin, Charm & Walnut Creek. Or, going next door to the Der Dutchman to enjoy an endless buffet of Amish cooking. (The carbohydrate coma followed shortly after the visit to the buffet.) The ladies starting filing in on Wednesday & we had till Saturday night to quilt! It's like Heaven on earth! Another bonus to the retreat was that we missed all the snow (10" at the shop in Chardon) while we were celebrating the first day of Spring. <br />
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The bedrooms are wonderful! There's a great view from all sides of the hotel. Although, we didn't spend much time in the rooms, it was a welcome site after a long hard day of quilting. I was able to finish my Glacier Star. It's a Judy Niemeyer pattern that I'll be teaching shortly.</div>
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I also worked on my next Mariner's Compass that is Judy's new Technique of the Month that just came out in January. We're still working out some of the colors, but it was great to have the time to sew & the space to lay it out & see how it's coming together.</div>
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Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-19478304637607238582012-06-17T21:41:00.000-04:002012-06-17T21:41:38.929-04:00Quiltworx in Montana<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I left for Montana this morning to spend a week at Judy Niemeyer's quilt retreat. I've been in the state for barely six hours and have seen so many incredible sites. We flew over Glacier National Park as we were coming in for a landing. I've barely put my camera down, there's so much to see. I've seen beautiful mountain ranges, 7 rainbows (so far), storms rolling in, an eagle. Oooops, no wait, false alarm, it was just a seagull. But you never know, I may see one yet! (8 rainbows)<br />
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The rest of the ladies should arrive tomorrow & then the rubber hits the road on Tuesday morning! We'll start learning the new Technique of the Month that Judy has designed. Can't wait to get started. Make that 9 rainbows..</div>
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This is the sewing room where we'll be working. And this is the deck where we'll be relaxing after all that hard work.. . .<br />
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10 rainbows! Now I know why Ohio doesn't have so many rainbows, Montana's hogging them all!</div>
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<br />Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-60461748512169121042011-11-05T10:09:00.000-04:002011-11-05T10:09:20.631-04:00Wildwood Show!!!Currently we are in the works of setting up our booth at the Wildwood Show with all sorts of new fabrics and notions that have arrived in recent days. We'd love to see you at the show - here's the details:<br />
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Where: Mentor Senior Center, 8484 Munson Road (Route 615), Mentor, OH (In front of Civic Center)<br />
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When: Sunday, November 6th from 10-4<br />
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How Much: Admission is $3<br />
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What Will I See: There are at least 14 vendors, several quilts on display made by members of the guild, a section of Challenge Quilts by the guild to vote on, refreshments, and last but not least - a quilt size quilt to raffle!!! Tickets for the raffle quilt are $1 each or 6 for $5.<br />
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It's going to be an exciting day with much to see and the weather is supposed to be nice, so grab a friend or two and make a day of it. Can't wait to see you there!!!Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-44092726716934794052011-09-20T09:11:00.000-04:002011-09-20T09:11:12.971-04:00SamplesSsssoooooo? Are you ready for Quilting Around Chautauqua this weekend? We're almost ready to pack the car, head up North and see all the quilters attending this year's show. <br />
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This year the show features the amazing Jinny Beyer, her quilts are breath-taking and she pieces them all by hand... yes, by hand. So, if you can, plan on coming up at least for a few hours to see all of the quilts and vendors at the show. <br />
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We will be in the Anthoneum, in our typical spot. We are probably only one of close to 60 or so vendors, so bring the wallet - or better yet, bring your Husband's credit cards... He'll never know :]<br />
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One of the samples we will be bringing with us is our sample of Paganini by Miss Rosie. It's one of her Schnibbles patterns so with a Charm Pack and some background you too can have this adorable small quilt. <br />
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We can't wait to see you all at the show, and if you can't make it to the show, the girls will be holding down the fort at the shop, so stop by there too!!!Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-71533855532749245462011-07-10T19:08:00.000-04:002011-07-10T19:08:23.567-04:00Some pictures for ya!We've settled into our new shop and finally got our sign up:<br />
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We also have a bunch of Christmas fabric that has recently arrived - but hurry, it's going fast!!! Many more batiks are arriving all the time as well as a few Civil War lines that I know should be here shortly. <br />
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We'll keep you updated with the latest here in the shop (like maybe a sale and a Shop Hop or two in the future!) and any classes that we might be offering. For the latest class list click <a href="http://cottonpickersquiltshop.com/Clases.html">here</a>. <br />
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Speaking of classes, we have acquired a classroom space within the same plaza that can meet our needs for some of the larger groups we've been having. It also can be available if you need to lay out a large quilt and don't have the space along with other things. Ask about using the space and if you have any questions (we do have to work around the class schedule) give us a call or stop in!<br />
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That should do it for now - I'll be back with more info for you soon!Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-50166584850705772672011-02-02T07:04:00.000-05:002011-02-02T07:04:16.616-05:00Come take a class!We've gotten together with our teachers and compiled a calendar full of different techniques, skill levels, and just all around fun. <br />
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If you have any questions on the classes listed below or would like to sign up, please e-mail us at cottonpickersquiltshop (at) gmail (dot) com or call us at 440-279-0610. <br />
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<strong>February 2011</strong><br />
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February 2 - Wooly Wednesday - 1pm-5pm<br />
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February 9 - Wooly Wednesday - 1pm-5pm<br />
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February 10 - Marti & Me Club - 6:30pm<br />
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February 11 - Jo's Little Women #10 - 10am<br />
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February 12 - Marti & Me Club - 10am<br />
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February 15 - Charmed Living Table Runner - 6pm-8pm<br />
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February 16 - Wooly Wednesday - 1pm-5pm<br />
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February 19 - Invisible Machine Applique (pt.1) - 10am- Noon<br />
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February 19 - Beginning Rug Hooking 10am-Noon<br />
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February 22 - English Paper Piecing - 1pm-3pm<br />
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February 23 - Wooly Wednesday - 1pm-5pm<br />
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February 26 - Beginning Rug Hooking - 10am-Noon<br />
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February 26 - Charmed Living Table Runner - 1pm-3pm<br />
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<strong>March 2011</strong><br />
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March 2 - Wooly Wednesday - 1pm-5pm<br />
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March 5 - Invisible Machine Applique (pt 2) 10am-Noon<br />
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March 8 - Marti Michell Log Cabin Quilt - 10am-2pm<br />
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March 9 - Wooly Wednesday 1pm-5pm<br />
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March 10 - Marti & Me Club - 6:30pm<br />
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March 11 - Jo's Little Women #10 - 10am<br />
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March 12 - Beginning Rughooking - 10am - Noon<br />
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March 16 - Wooly Wednesday - 1pm - 5pm<br />
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March 17 - Beginning Rughooking - 6pm-8pm<br />
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March 19 - Marti & Me Club - 10am<br />
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March 23 - Wooly Wednesday - 1pm-5pm<br />
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March 26 - Beginning Rug Hooking - 10am-Noon<br />
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March 26 - Feathered Star Quilt - Mary Huey-10am-4pm<br />
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March 30 - Wooly Wednesday<br />
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More classes and events are being planned as I'm writing this, once we have more information I will post it on here as well as out <a href="http://www.cottonpickersquiltshop.com/">website</a>. Have a great day!Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-27933415211382455412011-01-03T18:04:00.000-05:002011-01-03T18:04:34.117-05:00The Winners Are...Well, we've moved, survived the holidays, and are ready for the new year. The new space is so nice, we feel at home already. If you haven't been out to see the new shop, we can't wait to see you! If you've been I hope you like it! I will upload pictures soon now that we have things on the walls and have "settled in" a bit. <br />
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But what you all have really been waiting for. All purchases in December came with a ticket. Depending on how much you spent, you received more tickets. What exactly were those tickets for? We're drawing 2 tickets - one for a Grand Prize basket filled with goodies and one for a Gift Certificate to the shop! And without further ado, the winners are:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Check your tickets and let us know if you are one of the winners! If no one comes forward with the winning numbers in a reasonable amount of time we will re-draw them so still hold onto those tickets until further notice!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thank you for making our transition to the new shop a welcome and successful endeavor! Many good things to come in 2011, stay tuned for more!</div>Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-64403828982904012692010-11-09T19:32:00.000-05:002010-11-09T19:32:50.278-05:00Have you heard the rumors?Well, it's true! Cottonpickers is moving to Chardon! <br />
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Welcome to the new home of Cottonpicker's Quilt Shop:<br />
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It's right around the corner (less than two weeks away) and we are so excited! In anticipation of the move we are realizing that we have alot in the store, so if you all would be so kind to help us out with that there will be a Moving Sale in the very near future. We're currently working out the details, so stay tuned and as soon as I know them I will pass them along. <br />
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We are so excited and hope you are too! I can't wait to show you pictures of the inside of the shop, but it's covered in construction dust right now, so we'll hold off on pictures until it's beautiful and full of fabrics. Are you as excited as we are?Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-47117331926337799612010-11-02T16:43:00.000-04:002010-11-02T16:43:25.504-04:00Sailing Away to France (kinda)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We've got the latest line in from French General for Moda, Maison de Garance. It's the traditional French General reds and creams with the addition of the most luscious chocolate brown you have ever seen. This picture does not do the fabric justice by any means, come and and see/feel it for yourself!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKafFeDI-z-p3UxtXXpriUVdRBJnvw6C-DmR1s1SGmDgui54z_577JEL2sjc-jhqr6oCdkjv0zzBZutNuxb-KlF2QiUZcBacOH9LqxB3mKYIjcc0yNNmyqH5eyENeC8yqs2kZ64_vnUA/s1600/maison+de+garance.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKafFeDI-z-p3UxtXXpriUVdRBJnvw6C-DmR1s1SGmDgui54z_577JEL2sjc-jhqr6oCdkjv0zzBZutNuxb-KlF2QiUZcBacOH9LqxB3mKYIjcc0yNNmyqH5eyENeC8yqs2kZ64_vnUA/s400/maison+de+garance.bmp" width="400" /></a></div> As promised more batiks arrived recently. These are just a few from Edyta Sitar of Laundy Basket Quilts latest line Bon Voyage for Moda. Her color choices for her fabrics are so rich and vibrant without being too loud, and the stripe-ish looking one, what a catch! You don't see many of those types of batiks around. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Also, check back soon for a big update on the shop. Big news in store, just wait until you hear the details!</div>Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-59347493288366884652010-10-19T09:59:00.000-04:002010-10-19T09:59:01.210-04:00Paradise and FlowersParadise is here. For those of you who love fall, yes that could be what I'm talking about but in this case, it's not. I'm talking about the Paradise Batiks by Moda! We have them - ALL OF THEM, and trust me, many ladies have already been eyeing them up for the last couple days since they came in and I don't think they'll be around long. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMrz3PZGe1oS4WfgS-yaKtgedTb-dPcjw0LAmH8Hy-0J5TJDHLphqxZYrtLgxqhkZ6QEJU29KxnFpNByr98k2zgFSKveXUDT7GNSaPyKDeWTvgwRqis7I9FtTRidfA4k7RHF6PzBH2X4/s1600/HPIM2144.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMrz3PZGe1oS4WfgS-yaKtgedTb-dPcjw0LAmH8Hy-0J5TJDHLphqxZYrtLgxqhkZ6QEJU29KxnFpNByr98k2zgFSKveXUDT7GNSaPyKDeWTvgwRqis7I9FtTRidfA4k7RHF6PzBH2X4/s400/HPIM2144.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> All three shelves are part of this line (minus a couple stragglers I see now that I already took the pictures)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQf640eydH6sDxGKv3-jgn0H6HejsBkx51aexM0u-53jnk0qwOZn00dCdUAEhFI4x6oyK9Y7UWaV7fOlYDgTPkIrJp8A3K6QoQPiUNG9bR_TqcSc4E8vZ7FZDwdarW8AqPlEGENilxNk/s1600/HPIM2147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQf640eydH6sDxGKv3-jgn0H6HejsBkx51aexM0u-53jnk0qwOZn00dCdUAEhFI4x6oyK9Y7UWaV7fOlYDgTPkIrJp8A3K6QoQPiUNG9bR_TqcSc4E8vZ7FZDwdarW8AqPlEGENilxNk/s400/HPIM2147.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Also arriving are the Fun Flowers by Lakehouse Dry Goods. The large print is a great panel to use as is or fussy cut for quilts, bags, or whatever. We've already had some ladies grab this fabric for a few bags and gifts (remember it's only a couple months or so until Christmas - just saying!)<br />
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A few other things to update you on and keep in the back of your mind:<br />
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Get your ideas started for a Christmas Wish List. We know many of you have Secret Santas, or family members that would like to get you "just the right thing" for Christmas. We will have a notebook or something soon by our register that you can write down your Wish List. Just jot it down and hopefully then you will get just want you wanted!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thisandthatpatterns.com/gfx/pattern_gfx/VintageMemories.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="http://thisandthatpatterns.com/gfx/pattern_gfx/VintageMemories.jpg" width="251" /></a></div>Also keep in mind we will be starting a Block of the Month Program by This and That. It's called Vintage Memories and each month you get a small pattern. The great thing about this pattern is each month it takes minimal fabric (either fat quarters or fat eighths usually) so you get to pick and choose your fabric each month to make it your own! Their version of this quilt was made with Martinique by 3 Sisters for Moda and you can see more about it at their website by <a href="http://thisandthatpatterns.com/patterns_blockofthemonth.php">clicking here</a>. (Picture borrowed from their website)<br />
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And last but not least, we will be at the Wildwood Quilt Guild Show on November 7th at the Mentor Senior Center. This is the last local quilt show until the Farmpark Show next spring, so come out and see us as well as several other vendors from the area before the unmentionable stuff starts flying. <br />
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If you have any questions about all of the items listed above, stop in, call us, or e-mail us for more information! I'll keep you updated as more things happen around the shop!Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-14260506493796086832010-10-12T09:12:00.004-04:002010-10-12T09:25:12.695-04:00Trying it here too!If any of you follow the Ruby Blue Quilting Blog, you might know I just made a button for you all to grab there. It worked well so I'm trying it for Cottonpickers too. So here it goes, once it's up and running I'll let you know! It'll look like this:<br />
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We will have all of these pieces with us this weekend at the Streetsboro Quilt Show (Friday and Saturday) at Faith Baptist Church in Streetsboro. To see more information on this show and others that we will be attending this year, visit our post by clicking <a href="http://cottonpickersquiltshop.blogspot.com/2010/09/on-road-again.html">here</a>. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSjGJiA7ltdAJfVuBKxfX8Tihw9o4Sqnk9NUZ7OTq0XxFoOcz8SH93_yfGcvZttinAGN31dN5eS3h68xll67NHMJ8tiA2ZjSLLPGEV7uvuJvnCP6EeetwiKYG7CWPzykHL_L6THL2nkZo/s1600/DSCN0241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSjGJiA7ltdAJfVuBKxfX8Tihw9o4Sqnk9NUZ7OTq0XxFoOcz8SH93_yfGcvZttinAGN31dN5eS3h68xll67NHMJ8tiA2ZjSLLPGEV7uvuJvnCP6EeetwiKYG7CWPzykHL_L6THL2nkZo/s400/DSCN0241.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Alright, since we are currently in a cutting frenzy here at the shop I do not have pictures of all of the prints from Annandale, but here's a few. You can view all of the prints on Andover Fabric's website or by clicking <a href="http://andoverfabrics.com/OurCatalog/SingleGroup.asp?GroupName=ANNANDALE BY JO MORTON">here</a> to view the entire collection. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYESMnpgw2m75-4zKOKUsC5E1hYyoS9ip-Ew5FbtZACxybOlUfM17-4Bf6HnFfDo_GTTm2dIzjGSOgl6irllPHlulOyRwBZmco58r3obmAWXD1nJB97zdPRWz6RX2wy1ZfTy0JCulh6w/s1600/DSCN0243.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYESMnpgw2m75-4zKOKUsC5E1hYyoS9ip-Ew5FbtZACxybOlUfM17-4Bf6HnFfDo_GTTm2dIzjGSOgl6irllPHlulOyRwBZmco58r3obmAWXD1nJB97zdPRWz6RX2wy1ZfTy0JCulh6w/s400/DSCN0243.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Come and see us on the road, we have a few shows down and a few more to go so there's still plenty of time to travel around before the unmentionable stuff starts flying. Stay dry these next few days and if worse comes to worse, it's perfect weather to start a new quilt project! Put some goodies in the crock pot and sew away! We'll keep you posted as more fabrics arrive!Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-65461229693035671732010-09-23T12:01:00.000-04:002010-09-23T12:01:24.677-04:00Traveling for business (and a little pleasure!)Or alot of pleasure! You know they say there are two reasons why people travel - business or pleasure. We ask why not both?! This weekend we will be in Chautauqua, so if you're coming out to the show, stop in the Antheneum and see us. Beth and Donna (with Crows on the Lodge Wool Studio) will be there with plenty of fabric, wool, and all sorts of goodies to make your shopping trip complete. It's going to be perfect weather to relax by the Lake and do a little retail therapy at the same time. <br />
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For more information on the show visit millcreeksew.com or for directions to the Chautauqua Institute visit ciweb.org or click <a href="http://www.ciweb.org/maps">here</a>. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHs_LeNWGmjuMVjx0i50QBF1WqikNuztbHFedwl2TPoIdRQJK6bbUD6x0HH2bzWB_q7nHZPPRaY4D8sDciiRcNVkp7sboPVWhrsVBwPKdDvW7h53xYODZNGCGtyNvmZlHzHQgy2RAz9XY/s1600/DSCN0200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHs_LeNWGmjuMVjx0i50QBF1WqikNuztbHFedwl2TPoIdRQJK6bbUD6x0HH2bzWB_q7nHZPPRaY4D8sDciiRcNVkp7sboPVWhrsVBwPKdDvW7h53xYODZNGCGtyNvmZlHzHQgy2RAz9XY/s400/DSCN0200.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>On another note, we had some new arrivals in recently. Bliss by Bonnie and Camille for Moda came in and it's absolutely gorgeous! We have some yardage on the bolt and a few Layer Cakes available still. Also showing at the shop (and traveling to Chautauqua this weekend) is Becky's quilt featured on the Moda Bake Shop which uses the Layer Cakes. To see the "<a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/09/blissful-confection.html">recipe</a>" click on the link to see Blissful Confection, or go to madebakeshop.com. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Crazy Quilters Guild Quilting Extravaganza</span><br />
Sunday, September 12th 3pm-6pm<br />
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Grace United Methodist Church<br />
1725 Drexel Avenue NW<br />
Warren, OH 44485<br />
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Over 12 Vendors, 50/50 Raffle, Free Demos, Chinese Auction, Free Refreshments, Door Prizes and much more!<br />
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$1.00 admission donation requested<br />
*Proceeds used for the Home of the Brave Service Project<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shop Owner's Night (Public Quilt Show!) by That Quilt Guild I Belong To (T.Q.G.I.B.T.)</span><br />
September 21, 2010 6pm<br />
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Western Reserve United Methodist Church<br />
4580 Canfield Road (Route 62 East)<br />
Canfield, OH <br />
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16 Vendors plus Quilt Ladders by Bill Davis. Includes 9 new vendors. Open to the public - bring a friend! Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, free refreshments will be served. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Quilting Around Chautauqua featuring Kaye Wood</span><br />
Friday, September 24th - Class Day<br />
Saturday, September 25th - 10am-6pm<br />
Sunday, September 26th - 10am-4pm<br />
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Chautauqua Institution<br />
Route 394<br />
Chautauqua, New York<br />
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Maps available at the Welcome Center. Over 65 vendors, hundreds of quilts on display, lectures and classes held all weekend (pre-registration required by calling Mill Creek Sew at 814-866-8227)<br />
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$3.00 Admission. Classes and lectures at an additional fee. For more information contact Mill Creek Sew at 814-866-8227 or millcreeksew.com<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">28th Annual Streetsboro Quilt Guild Show</span><br />
Friday, October 1st - 10am-8pm<br />
Saturday, October 2nd - 10am-5pm<br />
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Faith Baptist Church<br />
9890 State Route 43<br />
Streetsboro, OH 44241<br />
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12 Vendors, Door Prizes (with proceeds going towards the Streetsboro Community Food Pantry), Many quilts hanging<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mayfield Township Historical Society Quilters 13th Biennial Quilt Show</span><br />
October 9th & 10th 9:30am-4pm<br />
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Mayfield Village Civic Center (Former Mayfield Methodist Church)<br />
6622 Wilson Mills Road (SW Corner of Wilson Mills & SOM Center)<br />
Mayfield Village, OH <br />
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Many quilts on display, vendors from local quilt shops, raffles, door prizes, tea and cookies. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wildwood Quilt Guild Annual Quilt Show</span><br />
Sunday November 7th 10am-4pm<br />
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Mentor Senior Center(in front of the Mentor Civic Center)<br />
8484 Munson Road<br />
Mentor, OH 44060<br />
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14+ vendors, Many quilts on display, Queen Size Raffle Quilt, Gifts Sew Special (projects made by the Guild Members for sale), Free Refreshments. <br />
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Some Paula Nadelstern by Benartex arrived. These would be awesome for a Stack-N-Whack - just saying!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOAt4ncWUmsi0nTgkEj6x-OG1340qt3tBc6jntb9iVVjp9o6hZJb-4w_HYbBpeOa00KEblGaI716Jw2U9add6FenqtjikRxQGD5ayeVwisgJZk8pTv9tmZf7dhwaXvw_hFCPlThY1-xg/s1600/DSCN0196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOAt4ncWUmsi0nTgkEj6x-OG1340qt3tBc6jntb9iVVjp9o6hZJb-4w_HYbBpeOa00KEblGaI716Jw2U9add6FenqtjikRxQGD5ayeVwisgJZk8pTv9tmZf7dhwaXvw_hFCPlThY1-xg/s400/DSCN0196.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Come visit us whether we're here or there and see what's new!Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-64680618607247777272010-09-04T10:46:00.000-04:002010-09-04T10:46:11.212-04:00New Goodies!Alright, I know we have so many more fabrics coming in shortly, but we got a bunch in this week I need to update you on. Stay tuned for more to come in the near future. I promise there's so much coming in I forget what all to expect!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEN-jXqoVLCB-MRKEU_PisYDFWAyX0c7GJBNy-gkltPN_p3yfbSa8In7Dh0zK-GpySlHGf3CQdwLGlL383lVQqc-mrUtvIrHXrae-zGNOflINEx7l5rPj0Qz8EgWwQuSUf6x-9t8_LxcE/s1600/DSCN0191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEN-jXqoVLCB-MRKEU_PisYDFWAyX0c7GJBNy-gkltPN_p3yfbSa8In7Dh0zK-GpySlHGf3CQdwLGlL383lVQqc-mrUtvIrHXrae-zGNOflINEx7l5rPj0Qz8EgWwQuSUf6x-9t8_LxcE/s400/DSCN0191.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>For all of you out there like myself that are in LOVE with the Civil War Reproductions, Miss Awesome Jo Morton has released yet another shirtings line, Attic Shirtings. There are 13 prints in the line and they are all so yummy, they won't last long at all. We have already cut some bundles of a Fat Quarter of each fabric in the line. Those won't be around much longer either so stop in and get one for yourself!<br />
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Sale is still going on through 4pm today. Come and see us, I will update you once we get more goodies in store! More demo days are being planned for the upcoming weeks, keep an eye out for the different techniques and tools we're showcasing to see if you wish to expand your quilting horizons! Until next time!Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-31318732809440925522010-08-31T17:34:00.000-04:002010-08-31T17:34:37.150-04:00SALE!!!!!If you haven't heard... we're having a sale! It runs through this Saturday, the 4th of September and we have all sorts of goodies for you like:<br />
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Pre-cut Half Yards are $1.50<br />
Select Fabrics are $3.00 a yard (quantities vary)<br />
Select books and patterns are 50% OFF <br />
More is being added every day so check back and make sure if something catches your eye that you snatch it up, many things that were here on Saturday are not here today and I'm sure many of the items here today will not be here tomorrow! <br />
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We have many new fabrics and more due here any day now. We got these awesome wide batik backings. Yes, I did say WIDE BATIK BACKINGS. They are delicious and they're batik, what else can I say?<br />
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What else? Oh, we are getting to fall, the weather will cool, the crock pots will warm up, and the fall shows will be upon us! We will be at Quilting Around Chataqua at the end of the month and we still have a few spots open for our October Retreat at Riverside Inn in Cambridge Springs, PA. We will be at the Streetsboro Quilt Guild Show, Mayfield Village Historical Society Show, Wildwood Quilt Guild Show, Shop Owner's Night in Canfield (yes this is a public quilt show), and possibly a couple others I'm forgetting at the moment. I will give you more information about the specifics and the dates for each event later, too much info for one day...<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Alright, well we hope to see you in for the rest of our sale and if not maybe we will see you at one of the many upcoming shows. If you have any questions about anything listed above, please either e-mail us or call or stop in, we'd be happy to help you out!</div>Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-5590809148204446872010-08-03T11:54:00.000-04:002010-08-03T11:54:40.690-04:00Are you ready for this?Oh my goodness! The Shop Hop was a blast! We had so much fun and met a ton of new people this year. We saw some familiar faces, but with the change in scheduling from the last Steppin' Out Quilt Tour, we also had a chance to see some of you that weren't in the area last fall. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did. Check your answering machines and voicemails this week to see if you were the lucky winner of any of the shop baskets. The Grand Prize Basket will be drawn later this week, so stay tuned for that information as well. <br />
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Along with the Shop Hop going on, we just received a bunch of new fabrics. I hope you're all ready for this. There is lots to see:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-7XdAVsBUdyOm1yv0tP3m3UhyFdUvl2R1u7Tqk86aWK1ykr2WoghXehXfFptB1zr4TvzK7xk41642MxoWQDLlhdlTFC5lrXaZPeMY005P49m89nVySJadVXJsDo_7ILVY2gTJO8QcCU/s1600/DSCN0148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-7XdAVsBUdyOm1yv0tP3m3UhyFdUvl2R1u7Tqk86aWK1ykr2WoghXehXfFptB1zr4TvzK7xk41642MxoWQDLlhdlTFC5lrXaZPeMY005P49m89nVySJadVXJsDo_7ILVY2gTJO8QcCU/s400/DSCN0148.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5JUYctaqW_JsOaDvui6IKuYkf0ijzDUWVVe_mTMWjHvKQQSbP8FoGgsoqSnU8IA0_bE4R0kXoNps3YoCjvU_7Cv23Ly2RH16dM_uh6eyxWSitKfAGaUg4uX72IqVYrLT0tyJ3BQtztY/s1600/DSCN0149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5JUYctaqW_JsOaDvui6IKuYkf0ijzDUWVVe_mTMWjHvKQQSbP8FoGgsoqSnU8IA0_bE4R0kXoNps3YoCjvU_7Cv23Ly2RH16dM_uh6eyxWSitKfAGaUg4uX72IqVYrLT0tyJ3BQtztY/s400/DSCN0149.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Also, these are new Tonga Treats from Timeless Treasures. The rolls contain 40 - 10" squares. The flat packs contain 40 - 2-1/2" strips like a Jelly Roll, but unlike a Jelly Roll each Treat pack has 2 strips of 20 different fabrics. We currently have 3 different flavors, Sugarplum, Coffee Cake and Meringue. Come in and take a look. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmkXYfQfm-FDSW0tyrmXqq58az5BmQ2QU6t0t-EIbUXvw2gvBfT1U4hjzXOUOqx9LdLfVEozh63T-WMYpsr9BfeiqefV7mXGOoCL1fowp8o4-zqeHC0p0CFdw58tTkVKs1lX9PuDfG_U/s1600/DSCN0144.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmkXYfQfm-FDSW0tyrmXqq58az5BmQ2QU6t0t-EIbUXvw2gvBfT1U4hjzXOUOqx9LdLfVEozh63T-WMYpsr9BfeiqefV7mXGOoCL1fowp8o4-zqeHC0p0CFdw58tTkVKs1lX9PuDfG_U/s400/DSCN0144.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is the latest line from Edyta Sitar of Laundy Basket Quilts for Moda. This line called Let It Snow has the most gorgeous snowflakes and coordinating prints. We are currently working on a sample of one of Edyta's patterns using this fabric. We can't wait to see it once it's all done. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCD_iB6jPQ8GzkVo34JATY_TqfwLeruvPoeCccGemfQclQF4hWwIvPgRF8Edys9Vc4ygCDhi92mchQ578wYXyG5dlXokYJAjosnM1FfodaQMoZnXVNnl0uq5_5gDcTFhDuRirbSCHH9vQ/s1600/DSCN0141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCD_iB6jPQ8GzkVo34JATY_TqfwLeruvPoeCccGemfQclQF4hWwIvPgRF8Edys9Vc4ygCDhi92mchQ578wYXyG5dlXokYJAjosnM1FfodaQMoZnXVNnl0uq5_5gDcTFhDuRirbSCHH9vQ/s400/DSCN0141.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The last set of batiks we received are these from Benartex's Venetian Collection. I can assure you the picture does not do justice for the colors of these prints. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFAqEsAblEnDXm7kCEuweh8mMmjA2k8CnMtLHy6vxk0hO5r6RgjBdsh0l7R6_jDqkee0egyb5qDZ5kvhRIew2iZ3bWf8plK6TiuYw12nDXK8QWkFEnl31HgkU2ci88Ld72yM83ris3JqI/s1600/DSCN0137.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFAqEsAblEnDXm7kCEuweh8mMmjA2k8CnMtLHy6vxk0hO5r6RgjBdsh0l7R6_jDqkee0egyb5qDZ5kvhRIew2iZ3bWf8plK6TiuYw12nDXK8QWkFEnl31HgkU2ci88Ld72yM83ris3JqI/s400/DSCN0137.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>We also got in some novelty-ish prints that can appeal to youngsters, but mostly to adults including this coffee line from Benartex. Cafe Bistro has a great stripe and coordinating prints, I can already see a purse or tote bag made from this fabric. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsgk_uJajIxGiPwKVHG0caQ_ohLL6NQvEvJJtL6t5UKIXT9MqHNaTtj_szG0saAKb3oXm7IddIyRFuBE7hafQj0BVAHltdeD4JCvb7pfY0yLugNQFOQSgz0jY_QNWnwr4fW0sg4NjMgo/s1600/DSCN0158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsgk_uJajIxGiPwKVHG0caQ_ohLL6NQvEvJJtL6t5UKIXT9MqHNaTtj_szG0saAKb3oXm7IddIyRFuBE7hafQj0BVAHltdeD4JCvb7pfY0yLugNQFOQSgz0jY_QNWnwr4fW0sg4NjMgo/s400/DSCN0158.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Timeless Treasures has got some of the best theme prints around, and this will be one you will want to get a piece of if you know a music lover. With newer sheet music prints and a mix of the traditional instruments, this collection is very well done. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGRNBtETVRn2AloeH3eOUPFLtFuOij5fIM6d_RRBZKZu6l9Us2t5gSeHwIyruPJ_fGvuJEbahZdYkewBRMsqK_KQxOt1YXW-13p2t__MUiU_EoAcjshOfRACKB13y6dw1msWjLTvKb6s/s1600/DSCN0151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGRNBtETVRn2AloeH3eOUPFLtFuOij5fIM6d_RRBZKZu6l9Us2t5gSeHwIyruPJ_fGvuJEbahZdYkewBRMsqK_KQxOt1YXW-13p2t__MUiU_EoAcjshOfRACKB13y6dw1msWjLTvKb6s/s400/DSCN0151.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Another adult-ish fabric collection that could appeal to children as well would be this yummy floral line from Timeless Treasures. This is yet another line that I can see a purse or apron out of. Think about it!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0V0UpzTJ8NZu5S006GQXO5tdeIJGwnM92h0vsNyc9sZ5HaWEAl_gp7v_1kqVziXxxxILN3ivqSQysOZUgBP4idh0imU4wLdNyc2c_KkOla54KvPwGxt5rc7nElmV9xQLKyIT8e3_JMQg/s1600/DSCN0160.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0V0UpzTJ8NZu5S006GQXO5tdeIJGwnM92h0vsNyc9sZ5HaWEAl_gp7v_1kqVziXxxxILN3ivqSQysOZUgBP4idh0imU4wLdNyc2c_KkOla54KvPwGxt5rc7nElmV9xQLKyIT8e3_JMQg/s400/DSCN0160.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Getting to the fabrics that appeal to a slightly younger crowd, these 2 prints still could appeal to the kid-at-heart. Who doesn't love flip-flops and purses in bright colors?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiky6FXsXXFUHG96r_-nxB5cPCT94-PATUxYyW5rkPI1PlrHilysKmlb24Wh2yOqNwDNIuCuTRIaSR0O1uPzRKetg8o27ixljXm7muarPG6edb7eMSaGzpUZZTNo1TiCZ-MnOX20RUJ4iI/s1600/DSCN0163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiky6FXsXXFUHG96r_-nxB5cPCT94-PATUxYyW5rkPI1PlrHilysKmlb24Wh2yOqNwDNIuCuTRIaSR0O1uPzRKetg8o27ixljXm7muarPG6edb7eMSaGzpUZZTNo1TiCZ-MnOX20RUJ4iI/s400/DSCN0163.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Recently Beth had a birthday (they seem to creep up you know) and her wonderful Mom stitched this sign for us here at the shop. Gotta love that woman, she's so creative!<br />
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I think that's it. Last week there was about 2 days that we got box, after box, after box, after box. You get the picture. Lots of goodies, a little bit of everything in them. Well, like I said before, stay tuned and check your voicemail/answering machine often to see if you're the lucky winner of one of the many gift baskets from the Shop Hop if you participated. The Grand Prize basket will be drawn this weekend. Hope you enjoy all of these fabrics, and stop in to get some for a new project. It's not too late to start thinking about Christmas presents! (Sorry, but it's true!) Take care and have fun, call us if you have any questions.Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-15716001136611484352010-07-20T15:17:00.000-04:002010-07-20T15:17:49.108-04:00Pillowcase TutorialBecky has just posted on her blog a tutorial on how to make the Sausage Style Pillowcases we make a bunch of here at the shop. Don't forget that if you donate these or any other handmade standard size pillowcase to the shop we will turn them into <a href="http://www/conkerrcancer.org">ConKerr Cancer</a>. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2JDA6mIRpyCGsDIPUtrdtJdwdkyGOe0ws8JrmTh0t2SIwJ9xxJFiJgr4N_Jee5YJYmoG_bg9IHHFCxPO7lKBKvtSnvKg4e1NLYuU9liZhzmL9aaeRlB8_qyYnhVOsTDwl8wMOS1ywoo/s1600/pcase+title.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2JDA6mIRpyCGsDIPUtrdtJdwdkyGOe0ws8JrmTh0t2SIwJ9xxJFiJgr4N_Jee5YJYmoG_bg9IHHFCxPO7lKBKvtSnvKg4e1NLYuU9liZhzmL9aaeRlB8_qyYnhVOsTDwl8wMOS1ywoo/s400/pcase+title.jpg" width="342" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">To go straight to the tutorial, <a href="http://www.rubybluequilts.blogspot.com/">click here</a>. </div><br />
All of these pillowcases stay locally for children with serious illnesses or cancer at Rainbow Babies Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, or Akron General Hospital. We just ask that if you can, please wash all the pillowcases and place each one in a quart size ziploc bag (if you make a flannel pillowcase it most likely will only fit in a gallon size bag). And yes you can make pillowcases out of cotton, flannel, or fleece (no sew fleece pillowcase instructions can be found on <a href="http://conkerrcancer.org/">ConKerrCancer.org</a>). <br />
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Also, we are taking part in the Million Pillowcase Challenge along with the other 14 shops participating in the Steppin' Out Quilt Tour (it's still going on through the end of the month!) Our goal collectively for the 15 shops is by the end of the year to collect a total of 2010 pillowcases to donate. Even if you are not participating in the Shop Hop, we will gladly accept your pillowcase donation at any one of the 15 shops. Please contribute and help make a difference in a child's life today. <br />
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We are still collecting everyone's name that has contributed a pillowcase, one entry for EACH pillowcase. At the end of every month, we donate a $25 gift certificate to the shop to one lucky winner. So what do you say, help out a great cause and get a chance of winning a prize with each pillowcase you donate, sounds good to me!<br />
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So jump on over to Becky's blog by clicking <a href="http://www.rubybluequilts.blogspot.com/">here</a> and get step by step instructions on how to create one of the Sausage Style Pillowcases. It's not a food thing, it's more of how it's constructed. Sorry no pictures today to make you drool, not that sausage makes everyone drool, but you know what I mean. It's a pretty ingenious technique to encase all of your seams - that means no raw edges, at all. <br />
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We've been pretty busy with all of you Shop Hoppers traveling around, it's nice to see a bunch of you that live further away! I know we have a bunch of new things on order, from tools and books to yummy fabric. Once it starts to arrive, I will let you know. Stop in and say hi when you're out in Madison, or give us a call if you can't make it out. We'd love to help you with your current project(s) - how'd that 's' get there? None of us work on more than one thing at a time (yeah right?!). Just stop on in and we'd love to help you out in any way we can. Take care and we'll chat again soon!<br />
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One last thing, if you haven't heard already, Becky has also posted her first tutorial on Moda's Bake Shop. Go check it out by visiting modabakeshop.com. She posted it on Thursday, July 15th. Take a look and let us know what you think!Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-65240021173974835152010-07-17T11:51:00.000-04:002010-07-17T11:51:41.349-04:00What a Summer!We have had so much fun here lately at the shop (not that we haven't had fun every other day we're here) and we have some show and tell for you. We are currently in the middle of a Shop Hop, we just had two Demo Days recently and we've changed things up a bit in the shop, it's been really busy, but good. <div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494899159808547458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhtidxum26YN7LGJHJypQNP6rW371d7nzI041WpJ1onbKvQEixaUZPLTIySwVRvmapgiUl8OzeniyUV7ZWsPfC4hEN6q5Ev5Oqx-oV1hnDHQHGE1m416tI2FyP6MRGAYtLR_rGRRY6NcM/s400/DSCN0092.JPG" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">If you haven't already signed up, you still have two weeks left to participate in the Steppin' Out Quilt Tour Shop Hop. We are one of the 15 participating Quilt Shops, all of which are located in Northeastern Ohio. For a list of all participating shops as well as a map of their locations, please visit the official Steppin' Out Quilt Tour website <a href="http://www.steppinoutquilttour.com/">here</a>. Even if you don't think or absolutely know you won't be able to make it to all 15 shops, you can still benefit from stopping at only a few shops. At each shop, if you make a purchase and get your passport stamped, you will be entered into each shop's individual drawing. If you do make it to all 15 shops, you will be entered into each shop's drawing as well as the Grand Prize basket! That's a chance at winning 16 different baskets, all with a minimum retail value of $100.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We recently held two separate Demo Days, the first featuring English Paper Piecing and the second featuring the Strip Tube Ruler by Cozy Quilt Designs. We had no idea how many of you would be interested in these new techniques that have been filling up our spare time! The English Paper Piecing went very well, all of you ladies seemed to take to it like a duck to water! We have gotten in some more shapes, so when you're ready for something new, come on in and see what we have in stock!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDPYhYpq5jmbPVq-jbyLUFR7G335EvatSFUDrnEZaK2vYEcDxRNshyaR0Bq2G0VQzjuzb0k6EGz0pHChInmXTb9AdF2degTmX5cg3wuUtn1KslUFcrNjmG4VSfqetTR9S_Z2ukHkK7Cok/s1600/DSCN0122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494899167726685842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDPYhYpq5jmbPVq-jbyLUFR7G335EvatSFUDrnEZaK2vYEcDxRNshyaR0Bq2G0VQzjuzb0k6EGz0pHChInmXTb9AdF2degTmX5cg3wuUtn1KslUFcrNjmG4VSfqetTR9S_Z2ukHkK7Cok/s400/DSCN0122.JPG" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; display: block; height: 300px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div>This is what the end of the English Paper Piecing Demo Day looked like. To others it might look like a mess, but trust me, this is really a sign of a good day of friends learning something new and having fun. </div><br />
<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZlWkbJmvlJMJvfELZTm_ZO05CtVGS_vlxvtJacjkJ5_ROeTyqcn2eScJ3xn9gxVEtzjHIsYxXCYSa_BnUeZhqdoAXQ14tdCiEAZK4CxK641ei-rw3pqbM9JjY9H0mVdPuGv5soGTytOI/s1600/Strip+Tube+Ruler.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494899210081582242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZlWkbJmvlJMJvfELZTm_ZO05CtVGS_vlxvtJacjkJ5_ROeTyqcn2eScJ3xn9gxVEtzjHIsYxXCYSa_BnUeZhqdoAXQ14tdCiEAZK4CxK641ei-rw3pqbM9JjY9H0mVdPuGv5soGTytOI/s400/Strip+Tube+Ruler.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The second Demo Day we were having too much fun, we forgot to take pictures! This tool is really inventive and you can see more about it if you visit our Facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-OH/Cottonpickers-Quilt-Shop/110112189031262">here</a>. If you missed either of these Demo Days, feel free to stop in the shop and ask about either one we've done. We have all of the piecy-parts to show you how they're made and we can do an impromptu demo at any time. </div></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg375VnJ6eWkMOwvADlX9Iwpn0Wjf-_jKKFVQBiVviU8_89gLgE215UAo04VR7l7ByJdc_jxbv6UW1_3ZDMbIrxxmlw2sVf1YI2uUhv0sNEtu2zd9UB_C1Vngh9M2_wir8FsJAC6D4noXc/s1600/DSCN0125.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494899173476368834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg375VnJ6eWkMOwvADlX9Iwpn0Wjf-_jKKFVQBiVviU8_89gLgE215UAo04VR7l7ByJdc_jxbv6UW1_3ZDMbIrxxmlw2sVf1YI2uUhv0sNEtu2zd9UB_C1Vngh9M2_wir8FsJAC6D4noXc/s400/DSCN0125.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Here are some other samples of patterns we've made. This first one is the Simple Star pattern by Bonnie Blue Quilts. We have had this pattern in the shop several times before, but it's so quick and easy, plus it works well with any fabrics. Only 8 half yard cuts and you too can make the center of this quilt! This version was made with Holly Taylor's new line for Moda, Northwoods Botanical. The best part about this line, it's more wintry but works for Christmas as well, but you can leave it out a lot longer than most Christmas quilts. </div></div><br />
<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjduARF_PE1bahX9_Dy6MkARt9vClieJtYZS2J8INX60RzieUcIfhlV3_5i56jKltYpypiPOS1fW3zoFJDN4SQb6xyr507CYmIm0FDrC2YNPOTpJG-QcwNQt-RSvQ4xpC3cPwD9ynLPcuU/s1600/DSCN0130.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494899198646717794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjduARF_PE1bahX9_Dy6MkARt9vClieJtYZS2J8INX60RzieUcIfhlV3_5i56jKltYpypiPOS1fW3zoFJDN4SQb6xyr507CYmIm0FDrC2YNPOTpJG-QcwNQt-RSvQ4xpC3cPwD9ynLPcuU/s400/DSCN0130.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This is another Jelly Roll quilt Beth made using a Bali Pop. This is Pandora's Box from one of the many good Jelly Roll books. Bali Pops are the same as Jelly Rolls, just made out of Batiks. We added a small border and used the extra blocks we had made as cornerstones within the border. It's a really good lap size quilt that can be made quickly and easily. We have ordered an array of Bali Pops and they should be in the shop some time in September. We will keep you posted on their arrival. </div></div><br />
<div>Come on in and stop to see us while you're out and about this summer. Don't forget, we have several local wineries and restaurants so feel free to make a day of it, come visit the other local shops including a bead shop, a cross stitch shop and soon to open a vintage toy store all within a block or two of the shop. </div></div></div></div></div></div><img height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg375VnJ6eWkMOwvADlX9Iwpn0Wjf-_jKKFVQBiVviU8_89gLgE215UAo04VR7l7ByJdc_jxbv6UW1_3ZDMbIrxxmlw2sVf1YI2uUhv0sNEtu2zd9UB_C1Vngh9M2_wir8FsJAC6D4noXc/s400/DSCN0125.JPG" style="filter: alpha(opacity=30); left: 455px; mozopacity: 0.3; opacity: 0.3; position: absolute; top: 1896px; visibility: hidden;" width="96" />Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-82055963507621674702010-06-07T10:57:00.003-04:002010-06-07T11:38:07.199-04:00Long OverdueI went on vacation and my mind obviously never came back. That and the fact that "I'll do it later" always seemed to fall after I landed on my life-sucking couch and the rest is history. I've really been horrible about updating everyone and I apologize. It's a new month and I'm trying to turn over a new leaf to keep updated on everything. We'll see how it goes.<br /><br />I have a few things to update you on that are happening in the near future at Cottonpickers. We do have 2 buses going down to the NQA Show in a couple weeks. The Thursday bus is full but we still have a few seats left on the Saturday bus. If you have any questions about this event or the buses, please call us at 440-428-6449 and we can try to answer all of your questions.<br /><br />Also, we have now joined Facebook. Become our friend and see what Beth has been up to lately. She's been posting pictures of fabric and books as they arrive as well as other projects she's been working on.<br /><br />Once again this year we are part of the Steppin' Out Quilt Tour Shop Hop. It will run from July 12th - 31st and this year there are 15 shops involved. For more information on which shops are participating and how to get involved check out their website at <a href="http://www.steppinoutquilttour.com/">SteppinOutQuiltTour.com</a>. The passport fee has slightly changed for this year - we are participating in the Million Pillowcase Challenge. As we did last year all pillowcases donated will be given to <a href="http://www.conkerrcancer.org/">ConKerr Cancer</a> and stay locally within the Children's Hospitals in the area. They include Rainbow Babies, Akron General Children's Hospital and Cleveland Clinic. To get your passport, you can either (A) purchase a passport for $5 or (B) Donate a handmade pillowcase for a child (ages 2-17). For more information please call us at 440-428-6449.<br /><br />Alright, getting to the good stuff! I know I am so far behind on updating what fabrics have arrived. Here is the shorter and simpler version. Sorry no pictures, but you can come in and see and touch the fabrics if you wish!<br /><br />- Indigo Berries by Jo Morton for Andover Fabrics - Blues of every shade, they're delectable!<br />- Cherish Nature by Deb Strain for Moda - the panel is so adorable!<br />- Ravenwood by Jo Morton for Andover Fabrics - Blacks and Greys to go with your scraps!<br />- Martinique by 3 Sisters for Moda - just yummmmmy!<br />- Cocoa Express by Jo Morton for Andover Fabrics - the best browns you could ask for!<br />- Rural Jardin by French General for Moda - Come and get it while it lasts, not much left!<br />- Garden Song by Nancy Halverson for Benartex (we have the pattern book for this line too)<br />- More and More Batiks - all sorts from lights, darks, grapes, flowers, etc. Come take a look!<br />- Desert Nine Patch Kit and Batiks - this fabric is so scrumptious, you'll just love it!<br />- Fruitcake by BasicGrey for Moda - not your gramma's fruitcake, that's for sure!<br />- Northwoods Botanical by Holly Taylor for Moda - we're getting kits together for this of Bonnie Blue's Simple Star Pattern. It's really worth checking out!<br />- Wrapped in Paisley by Kansas Troubles for Moda - they're just yummy to go with the Charm Packs we have!<br />- Tidings by Nancy Halverson for Benartex - we have the advent calendar with this line!<br /><br />We have much more to come and I apologize if I missed one or two. I think that about covers most of them. I promise to keep you all in the loop and not fall under the spell of my life-sucking couch. It's hard to resist! Become friends with us on Facebook for other updates and information and we hope to see you in the store soon!Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-61236585277829316662010-03-04T20:17:00.005-05:002010-03-06T10:49:53.885-05:00It's been a while since we've chatted. Between the snow and ice the last month was an interesting one. And kind of a slow one as far as new fabric goes. We just started getting in the spring lines and we have many more to come. We have received a few lines so far and more to come soon. I wish I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">could've</span> gotten these to you sooner, but we were busy getting ready for Vendor's Weekend at the Lake <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Farmpark</span> Quilt Show (this weekend, come see us. We're in the atrium by the Cafe!)<br /><br /><br /><br />This first one is called Garden Party. It's the latest line by Blackbird Designs for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Moda</span>. We have patterns for this line with these prints and jelly rolls. Come and get them while they last!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_53CFYkxToMLNwcD4RMimlwCO6ovFfqAAMGuaJXC8N-BVGHhaXzjfF16cDNgGm7oqKeeuqS_tek5v3HqtfLnPOkQxsA0rswMk5DRR8OoaeDKfpEsEt5VnFUivPcVrbpkT4KKv24q00ss/s1600-h/HPIM1162.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444953891753456018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_53CFYkxToMLNwcD4RMimlwCO6ovFfqAAMGuaJXC8N-BVGHhaXzjfF16cDNgGm7oqKeeuqS_tek5v3HqtfLnPOkQxsA0rswMk5DRR8OoaeDKfpEsEt5VnFUivPcVrbpkT4KKv24q00ss/s400/HPIM1162.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The next line I'm going to show you is a big one, a BIG one. We got all 47 pieces in the regular line as well as a few wovens that coordinate wonderfully. This is Looking Back by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Brannock</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Patek</span> for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Moda</span>. All three shelves pictured here are the line.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444953700367171266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDP0vgjNM08BgMmBQDPGPZZ14-NbpzHlGpOK8dOhnWoL4dwsOG8wHUosJbHVDFM74cjPY63kregs1reiZ-uBALD6nYbfljIQkUq8r4w0QzJm8zSmMIk6_kP7SfA7YL3TwYekLmDMD_qg/s400/HPIM1157.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />Yep, all of them. Including this one...<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444953707796119138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZH2_xdL95zjNBepYcgZ40deOxYoqOLq-kza1qYyiHtPyFtwJZaio3F5c8_7cKz5AI29PR4ehCtzFSbkO0xKneA9yOmgZAzy3-R59421gzz1ghIphvxddzVZQCOl9xh6Ay12pIevLkxY/s400/HPIM1158.JPG" border="0" /><br />And this one...<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXes4Gf6odUE_mbM1KdTPp9bGR3wKPoqP_TD843sKf6M4-FIEghzztdoM2MCc6R_94_4vRY0f9c6P6PszhDNFuK4u7FAfgz2Ukrw4Cy02SkJNftMCn9nJL-VNQapGzZsBU37xA2vF981E/s1600-h/HPIM1159.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444953710264550626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXes4Gf6odUE_mbM1KdTPp9bGR3wKPoqP_TD843sKf6M4-FIEghzztdoM2MCc6R_94_4vRY0f9c6P6PszhDNFuK4u7FAfgz2Ukrw4Cy02SkJNftMCn9nJL-VNQapGzZsBU37xA2vF981E/s400/HPIM1159.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />And this one.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444953715074604962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvV5lHqnhJjD9jiSizPSzp4OtETPBctst-e0zE6ZXRQQcteiYnBLdd3NHZrBh4BuOOvAXle63V7aYgwQs6hoNOjTD5xRhgKyu8aLuHGLXz0mG5SeQTA9nmX2LvHbLICq-C7wC63orm240/s400/HPIM1160.JPG" border="0" /><br />We have the latest patterns designed by Janet <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Patek</span> that feature this line available. These pictures do not do the fabric justice, please stop in the shop to take a look for yourself. And let me tell you, they feel as good as they look...and then some! We also have some Charm Packs available (if they last through the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Farmpark</span> weekend!)<br /><br />Here are some more random batiks that we received as well. We have so many coming in that I'm sure I've missed taking pictures of some of them, so come and check them out for yourself.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444953694579143938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFS4Z-p7LJvPBMT28al6vgl99ETu0wuOi7oQtQTHjVr9SibQHjdsHQ4v5ScdUFGfSQIwwG_q1obq0qQ_84vJcYAzCMlhvYYNmeV2QVbbzZreMp-dg4b9C8Y6Qnos_N6iVVexAqhHox8ss/s400/HPIM1143.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p></p><p>We also have received Jo Morton's latest line Indigo Berries which I realize now that I forgot to take a picture of. Sorry. We will also be getting in her next two lines over the upcoming months. I believe March is blacks followed by a line of browns in April. I will keep you posted as soon as they get delivered. </p><p>And last but not least for the updates, the winner of the February Pillowcase Drawing is Judy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Gais</span>. Congratulations and please stop in to redeem your $25 Gift Certificate. Thanks again for all of your donations, we <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">definitely</span> have some really creative and giving customers. We couldn't do it without you. This month alone we received 66 pillowcases to be donated. </p>Well, we hope to see you this weekend in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Kirtland</span> and as I said before we have many other fabrics coming in over the next few months. It's nice to have really colorful and dare I say - Springy - looking fabrics arriving. I hope it's a sign of good - and warmer - things to come.Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406267342530253.post-84742824794013425412010-01-24T12:13:00.006-05:002010-01-24T12:27:47.572-05:00Cock-A-Doodle-Doo!<span style="color:#000099;">It's finally arrived and let me tell you they're even more scrumptious in person than in the magazine ads or even the pictures on the patterns. We have finally received our shipment of McKenna Ryan's All Cooped Up line. You've probably seen the advertisements for it in the last couple months of various quilting magazines and other catalogs. We have the fabric and it is gorgeous! We have a few of the patterns for the Rooster and Chicks appliques, but they're going fast! We are hoping to have kits available this week. Please call or e-mail us if you'd like us to reserve one for you. </span><div><br /><br /></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">As well as the whole line of McKenna's new fabric we also received a couple shipments in the last few days of other just as wonderful batiks. So all in all I believe we have 41 new bolts of batiks gracing our shelves. Let me tell you though, they're not going to last long! Here's what we got in, and yes it's all of these pictured below. </span></div><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><p><span style="color:#000099;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430358350561332482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXYw4ojcF9QvloFlNERQMca40Zu9QHi1Td1uHEuVBxTskT35nfxLAKrGp3iiHbALIjyMR3KGJgKwBoZPHWAwqjMCGzKjjLkOP2yGxwEl3ncScikQWSfzQCTpQeUSvet4-ZeoRgAUhKF8k/s400/HPIM1090.JPG" /></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"></span> </p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430358357847052402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQftd6AZe6eVxbjbropJ5ECftAAR22NVio8cGYs0dpvxhGwdmFfsfdXEVwtMAoOexfFkbmdiAND7GppVPdRCub8eQbtRLZ-zQZ9UluRDY_Jk9OC50STb4Wl0gqHRnKDuuavOqbseF2jDk/s400/HPIM1091.JPG" /><br /></span></p><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Well, have a great rest of your weekend and please let us know ASAP if you're interested in any of the kits for the All Cooped Up Line. If you haven't seen the fabric or patterns available, you can find a link to Hoffman Fabrics website by clicking </span><a href="http://www.hoffmanfabrics.com/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=147"><span style="color:#000099;">here</span></a><span style="color:#000099;">. There are all of the patterns as well as swatches of all of the fabrics included on this page, and as I said before we have them all, but they might not last long. Once they're gone we can't get any more until May. Yuck!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">See you all at the shop this week and good luck to all who entered in the Lake Metroparks Farmpark Quilt Show. Hopefully many of you will be getting phone calls in the next few days. Until next time!</span>Cottonpickers Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306094162108211211noreply@blogger.com0