New Magazine & PWSC Show-N-Tell

Have you seen this new American Patchwork & Quilting special edition magazine just for Precuts??



It's on the newsstand right now and is filled with loads of great projects.  Some of my favorite designers have quilt projects in there....maybe they're some of your favorites, too!

Quilt Designed by my pal Lynne Hagmeier ~ Kansas Troubles Quilters

Not surprising.....this is my favorite quilt!!  I've always, always loved Kansas Troubles fabrics and Lynne put her signature twist on making this classic quilt block.
Treat yourself to a copy of this magazine.  You won't be sorry!!

Time to share more Prairie Women's Sewing Circle club Show 'N Tell photos!

 
These lovely Prairie Women gather together at Erica's Craft & Sewing Center in South Bend, IN



They are busy making Yo-yos and showing their Leap of Faith quilts.  Love it with the dark background fabric, don't you?

I'm also loving how the Heartland Crossing quilt turned out! 

 

Prairie Women Sewing Circle club at Erica's Craft & Sewing Center ~ South Bend, IN

Looks like all of the Prairie Women at Erica's haven't had idle hands and have been very

 productive.  Great job, ladies!!

While we're in Indiana....let's mosey over to The Back Door Quilt Shop in Greenwood, IN.

This quilt is called Seneca Falls.....very nicely done!!

These Prairie Women are all showing off their Mrs. Olson's Hatbox tablerunners! 

And this cutie quilt is a wonderful version of  At Mama's Knee.  Love the colors and fabrics, don't you?

I am so proud and touched by the work everyone has done.  Thank you for sharing your Show 'N Tells with all of us.

Remember a few months ago when I told you all about my friend Tara's new book Simply Charming?  I said every quilt in the book was awesome and you'd love it!  Well, it seems that I wasn't the only quilter who thought that....because......Tara's book is among the Top 20 books with a major distributor!!!  Congratulations Tara!!! 

I'm not surprised at all and am so happy for her!  If you haven't picked up a copy yet, you're missing something very good!!!

Happy Stitchin'!  Pam





Simply Charming is Simply Wonderful!!!!!

Tara Lynn Darr with Simply Charming cover quilt

I'm a firm believer in sharing something good be it a recipe, a neighborhood restaurant, a quilt shop...well, you get the idea.  Over the weekend, my dear friend, Tara Lynn Darr came to visit me and brought along the 20 quilts that are featured in her new book, Simply Charming.  I knew her new book was gonna be good, but she's outdone herself!  WOW!!!  Each quilt was more wonderful than the next. 

They are all small quilts like the one in the photo, and range from easy to a bit more challenging.....something for everyone!  There's more than one (more like a dozen) that speak to me.  "Make me now...make me now!!"  I even dreamed of one that night!  Don't be getting any ideas to call the authorities on me.  Yes....quilts and fabric speak to me and I'm completely sane! 

 


A must have!!!

 

Truth be told, you may think this post is completely bias.  Yup....I guess you'd be right, but that doesn't make me wrong either!   Every once in awhile a really great quilt book comes along where every project is delicious and wonderful, and you want to make them all.  Be advised, dear readers, this is one of those books.  Tara posted on her blog that the books have now shipped, so run to your local quilt shop and see for yourself.  Would I steer you wrong?  No way.....grab your scraps, start your sewing machines and enjoy!!!

The Mill Girls

Here's the sixth preview of the Journey 2 PWSC quilts called The Mill Girls!  I'll be posting a photo of the bonus project next, and then the big unveiling of the new pattern covers which will show ya everything!  WooHoo!  I'm so excited!

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Know what else I'm excited about???  Take a look....

I am soooo proud to say that my very dear friend, Tara Lynn Darr of Sew Unique Creations, has a new and wonderful book coming out in February!  If you know of Tara's work, then you know what a treat you're in for.  If you don't know Tara, then take my word for it.  She creates wonderful, traditional quilts with an authentic vintage look.  She's been published many times in American Patchwork & Quilting magazine, among others!  Click here to visit Tara's blog, to keep informed on just when her book will be ready, order the book, and see all the other fun and creative stuff Tara's up to! 

As we countdown the days to Christmas, I hope you're finding a little time to do something fun and relaxing for yourself! 

I'm gonna try to do the same!  Merry, merry....Pam