Happy Quilting - This time it's a challenge!

I hope this week finds everyone doing well and able to enjoy their favorite projects!  Char and I have a bit of a challenge going between us about getting our UFOs completed.  Or, if not completed at least one more step towards completion.  So far my list is rather lengthy, but I am happy to say that I am able to cross two items off my list!  That's right.  Two whole items.  The first is that I FINALLY finished some play mats for my son.  I figured if I didn't get them done now he would be past the age of playing with planes, trains, and automobiles.  The second one I completed is putting together the body of a strip quilt.  Now I just need to find a border for it, but that is another item on my long list of projects to finish.  We'll see how long it takes me to get that taken care of.

If you find yourself in the same position that we do, with lots of projects to complete and no real motivation to complete them, perhaps setting up a challenge between you and some quilting friends will help you find the inspiration to complete some items that have been waiting a day or two (or if you are like me it may be a year or three....).

We find ourselves gearing up to release our latest newsletter and class list.  Keep an eye on your email inbox for that to arrive within a week or so.  We will be announcing our new hours at that time as well.  If you are not on our email newsletter list and would like to be, feel free to leave us a comment or email us your email address  to quiltingbyyou@yahoo.com and we will be sure that you are added.

Don't forget, this year is a quilt show year and if you have projects you need to have quilted in time for the show, now is the time to make your appointments to either quilt your item or have your item quilted by us.

Of course, I couldn't leave you without pictures of those finished items!

  Here is the strip quilt I completed from my stash.

  Here are the play mats.  Don't they look like fun?

Happy Quilting!

Well, Look at that!

We now have a blog!  Feels like we are becoming more modern by the minute!  Actually, we thought that this was a good way for us to keep in touch with our quilters and let them know what is going on in the shop.

Last Saturday we had our Introduction to Paper Piecing Class.  Jen designed the block and the project, which she was very excited about.  It seemed like everyone was having a good time and that they were able to go home with a better understanding of the process.  Here you can see Jen's completed project. 

We are also working through our Border of the Month Club.  Stay tuned for some pictures from that fun quilt.

If you have any questions about things going on at the shop, please feel free to stop in or email us.  We're always happy to field questions.   Also, if you would like sign up for our email newsletter just let us know your email address and we are happy to add you!