A Class with Reynola Packusich

I'm very excited to have my friend, Reynola Packusich coming to teach another class. This one is called "meandering Paths". She is truly an amazing teacher. She can teach color and design like nobody else. She teaches in such a way that you are excited to get playing with your fabric. Don't miss out! Call or stop by to sign up. Soon!

I have been very busy getting ready to go to the Q.A. show next week end (As a vendor) and the Tri County Shop hop that come up right after that. Much Excitement!!! Here is just one of the fun kits that we put together. I think it's sooo cute. Any Grandma would just love to wrap up a new grand baby in it. Most of the kits and quilts are already here in the shop and ready to go. SO, to beat the crowds stop by soon.

Lot's of new fabric!

Aunt Mary's is chalk full of new spring fabric! This is a new line from Mark Lapinsky (Quilters Home Magazine. What a Nut!) This one is called "Krakow" I lOVE IT! I hear he was at Expo in Puyallup, and was a show stopper. Well, I think the new line of fabric kind of reflects him, Edgy and fun.

We have lots of great fabrics in with big wonderful flowers. This is just a few of the new ones from Philip Jacobs with Westminster Fabrics. I just love to have a big piece to pet and look at. Who needs to cut it up? But if you have to, I have a new pattern in that uses these fabrics to make a really easy quilt.

Here's a new line from Timeless Treasures. I'ts very sweet and kind of funky. It's soooo nice to see some springy colors It's still a little early to get out in the yard, so maybe you can still have some sunny spring color in your world. Stop by and see.

Tri County Quilt Stroll

It's time again for the Tri county Shop Hop. this year our theme is "The Sky's the Limit". Last year was our first year and everyone had such a great time, even though it snowed. (This year it's going to be wonderful spring weather. We ordered it early!) We have 16 of the greatest quilt shops in the Northwest right here in our backyard. So come and explore! In each shop you will get a block pattern and see a quilt made up with all the blocks from each shop. Each of us is soooo different that you will be amazed at how different and original the quilts are. Here you see mine. I really had fun making it with the help of a few friends. Stop by the shop for more information.

Applique Society's Show and Tell

Applique society this month was lots of fun!!! We had a very accomplished quilter, Pat Derricott, bring in just a few (25) of her wonderful quilts to show. We were so excited to see some of the things she has done, and what a nice lady se is.

Pat is a very talented quilter. She does most of her work on the machine. That way she can get more done! Hopefully she will come back another time and show us more of her masterpieces.

For those of you that don't know, Applique Society is a national group. We have a great chapter right here at Aunt Mary's. The description of our goal is to promote and encourage all forms of Applique. You don't have to be an expert. Just interested.

Here are some of us having a good time seeing such wonderful quilts. We would love to have you join us. All we require is a love of the quilt!

My Son Stoll My Camera

Well, for all of you that have been checking an and nothing new. SORRY! I was using my son's camera and now he wants it back. Oh well!!! He's a very good kid, so I'll let him have it back and get one of my own. This is a picture of us on his birthday. Isn't it nice when they grow up and become really great people?

Aunt Mary's Anniversary Celebration

Last week was Aunt Mary's ninth anniversary! I can hardly believe it's been that long. What a great time it's been! I have made some really great friends that I will love forever. What could be a better job? I can't wait to see what the next years will bring. Saturday was such a fun day celebrating with everyone. Here are some photos of the good time.

Here's my friend Joann. She is always up for a party.

Watch out for these two!
They could be trouble!!! Or lots of fun!!!

What a fun Party! Prizes, Balloons, and Cake for all!!!

New computer!

Last week I got a terrible virus! And not the kind that will keep you home in bed! (Although I kind wish I could have covered my head with my pillow and just forgot it all!) this virus was very yucky!!! Long story short. I had to get a new computer. It took quite some time to get it all set up. I have almost everything transfered, BUT NOT MY E-MAIL LIST!!! So now I have to rebuild my customer e-mail list. I am now putting names and addresses in by hand. So If you don't get an e-mail from me in the next couple weeks, you might want to e-mail me and get your name back in. I guess we should never take even our computers for granted. So from now on I will give it a little pat and hug more often.

Valentines for your Valentine?

There's a sweet holiday coming up! (Not Lincoln's birthday........VALENTINES DAY!!! It's a great time to let the all the people you love know that they are special. We are ready with lots of fun little things that say "I Love You!" Never pass up an oportunity to let them know they are special! Oh, I almost forgot........ I think you, My great customers are very special too!!!

Here's a fun little project! For those of you that did the Christmas tree napkins.......Here's a sweet valentine napkin. FUN and EASY! Happy Valentines Day!!!

Sorry! It's been a long time.

I'm so sorry if you have been checking my blog and I just have not added anything to it. The new year brings lots of work for me. Lot's of projects to work on. But the good new is the shop is looking pretty great! There's lots of new classes coming up and projects galore! First I wanted to let you know about the American Hero group that will be here on Saturday. What a great group. They make quilts for the wounded soldiers coming back from Iraq. They would love to have you come join them. There is work for everyone. Call the shop for more information.

The shop is full of new and wonderful quilts and projects. Here's one that is fun and easy! We have a fabric pac that will get you going today! I just love the colors in this quilt. It made the yucky weather we had much less depressing. Who could be blue with all these beautiful batiks to work with?

Here's Judy! She just stopped by to show me a new quilt of Freddy Moran's that she will be quilting. It will be in Freddy's new book that will be out in a few months. I can't wait! I really love her quilts and her style. Watch for a workshop with Freddy coming next fall.

Here's one of Roxanne's great Patterns. It's a "quilt as you go" quilt. You will be soooo surprised how fun it is. It would be even funner to come to girls day out and work on it. I promise to do better with the blog so keep checking in!

Happy New Year!

Hear are a few of my friends celebrating the new year. Arn't they fun! I don't know about you but, I am sooooo glad to have the snow all gone. It was nice to see customers again!

The New year means we will be getting lots of new fabric in over the next couple of weeks. The winter newsletter is out with lots of great classes and fun events. If you are not on my e-mail list you should stop in the shop and pick up a newsletter. I promise you will find something fun in it.

Well, here's to a GREAT NEW YEAR!