NEW Live Each Season Mystery Block 1!

Happy “LUCKY” Friday!  You know what today is!!!!  It is the reveal of our 1st block in our FREE Mystery BOM * Live Each Season!  WHOO HOOO!  It is stunning and the best part is that ALL our kits are cut and ready to SHIP!  You can head over to www.buttermilkbasin.com and order them now!  How about that for kickin it in the New Year!  If you leave a comment below… you have a chance to win 1 of another DOZEN that I am giving away this week over on our FB Page! Those will also ship out right away!!!!

Since we used some fun thread on this one.... and will continue to use more of the same thread in the next 2 blocks, we will be adding a thread kit hopefully next week {or once all the threads come in}!  I used some of the new wool thread along with some gorgeous hand dyes from various companies.  We will be combining these into one set for the “Spring” row!  Be sure to keep an eye out for that too!

Next week we will be revealing 2 more FANTASTIC WOOL monthly series and our WOOL Club.  We have a big surprise in store for those of you who sign up for both wool series!  They are not block of the month’s – they are standalone projects that are monthly themed!  We have gone out of the box on these too!  Friday can’t come soon enough!  I want to share them with you right now!!!!  {But the shop girls won’t let me!!! LOL!}  And the WOOL Club… You will be able to sign up for an automatic monthly shipment of wools that will be shipped to you once a month!  These wools will be yummy and monthly theme related!  I will be hand picking each piece for the bundles myself!!!  SO EXCITED!  

Speaking of shop gals!  We have completely revamped almost every area here along with our procedures…. All geared to better serve you and your needs!  Kelly has been back 2 days this week and April dove right into the kitting!  Angela is now doing all our printing and Jodi will be your go to gal for all your ordering/shipping needs!  Of course, I am here too if you need me!!!!!!!!!!!!  LOL!  

Next weekend the shop will be open for all you locals!  We will be open Thurs-Sat.  I will the shop hours on our calendar on our website.  Be sure to look for all the details!   We will be having our monthly party and doing a small project again!  I think I will continue doing them as ”freebies” for now!  That may change at some point down the road!

WOOLSTOCK AND…. We can’t believe it!  People are already calling to sign up for WOOLSTOCK without any info ready!  We took 2 more today!  So if you want to attend WOOLSTOCK… I would put it on your radar!  ALSO…. We are doing a summer version in JUNE or Early July!  Registration for that one will start next week!  I will have everything available on our website for that next FRIDAY!  Since MN winters can be unpredictable we decided March was not a good time to host an event!  So… summer it is!

On the home front…. All is well!  I am trying to change my "sleep" or lack of sleep hours and had been making progress until tonight... when 3 hours later... after much website issues... the NEW BOM is up!  Enough said! LOL!  This week we attended Hannah’s orchestra concert and plan to go to Gracie’s dance comp on Saturday!  The girls have been super busy, as always!!  Hannah’s robotic comp game was revealed, so they have started getting their plan to build their robot.  She has it every day from 6—9 and all day on Saturdays!  They have 6 weeks to build it and get it ready to compete!  Exciting!  Grace has torn muscle :( so I have been taking her to have it worked on so she can be ready for state comps coming up!  Tomorrow is DATE night with my hubby!  We are going to the Wolves game!  I love watching them play hoops!!!  Look for us on TV!  We are in the 2nd row behind the players!!! LOL!  Usually the one with a Diet Coke in my hand!!!!!

Ok – I best get to bed!!! But OH... I have figured a NEW way to get you the full-size block! {This one is 12.5 inches from the tip of the bunny’s now to the end of the basket!!!}  So you can print off 2 pages that overlap now to create a full size pattern without having to enlarge it!  HAPPY DANCE!  Be sure to hop over to our FB page & leave a comment about the NEW BOM!!!!!!!  I can’t wait to hear if you like it!!!!!!!!!!!!  Have a GREAT weekend everyone!!!!  XO Stacy

Ready for our 2017 Mystery BOM & Lucky Friday Giveaway?!

Happy NEW Year!  Let's kick off 2017 with an awesome giveaway over on our Favebook Page!!!!  Today is "LUCKY" Friday and we want to make this another great year of inspiring, creating & giving!  With the New Year, comes another NEW {FREE} MYSTERY BOM!  So this week… {before block 1 is revealed next Friday} … we will be giving away 12 Mystery Block 1 kits of our new "LIVE EACH DAY" Seasonal Row themed Mystery BOM!  This BOM was inspired by Henry David Thoreau's quote, as shown in the picture!  {Another one of his quotes graces my blog header!!!}  I know it is intended to be a simple reminder to live & experience each season fully as it passes.  To me, it symbolizes enjoying & embracing the seasons in one's life!  Before you know it, we will be on to another "season or chapter" in our lives… so let this be a gentle reminder to be present, embrace each day and just enjoy!  BTW, this BOM is stunning!  I have included the general layout/diagram so you can have a visual!  I can't wait to create this quilt through the seasons with each of you!!

I am sorry it has been awhile since I posted… I have to say December was a whirlwind!  It started out with teaching out of state, a mini vacation with my husband and…. wait for it… fighting a nasty virus through the Holiday Seasons.  Of the 4 of us… I got hit the hardest L!  I am happy to say that I have one more day of antibiotics and that I am FINALLY starting to feel myself again!  Being sick did force me to relax, enjoy time with the fam & allow me to watch HGTV, Joanna, House Hunters & Property Brothers!  LOL!  Even though we took turns being under the weather over the Holidays… we did manage to make some great memories, enjoy my family's favorite dishes, bake cookies with the girls & spend time with those dear to our hearts!  This was the first year my brother and his wife came down for Christmas!  It was so special!  As many of you know… with loss of parents & grandparents… the Holidays aren't quite the same… so this really was a great way to wrap up 2016 with them being here to celebrate with us!  How did your Holidays go?  I sure hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!!!!!??

On the shop front… December proved to be a hard month to get through.  We did end up slowing down to regroup & get caught up!  But no need to worry!  We are almost back at full strength at the shop, too!  Kelly's ankle is healing and she is coming back on Monday!  Yeehaw! And… Liz {who was a stay at home mom}, ended up going back to being a stay at home mom… which opened the door to hire April!  She has been a longtime customer who recently retired!  I am thrilled to say that things always have a way of working out for me & the Basin!  I am blessed! 

Today marks another new "season" at the Basin. Big changes are happening and today is the day it all starts!  We will first celebrate the Holidays with a luncheon & then I will be laying out all the NEW & EXCITING things I have planned for BB this year to the shop gals!  {Wish me luck!!!!!}  It is going to be ONE AMAZING YEAR…. and I CAN'T WAIT to share the details with you starting next week!  I can tell you that we did decide to kit up the Bringing Home the Tree BOM!  I know that is what many of you have been waiting to hear!!! We will have lots to share with you next week!  So be ready!

Before I go, I want to make sure and THANK YOU SO MUCH for all your support, friendship & enthusiasm over this past year!  I am so grateful and know that without you, there would be no Buttermilk Basin!  You guys ROCK!  Cheers for another amazing creative year!  Please be sure to leave a comment over on our Facebook Page for a chance to win 1 of 12 kits from our NEW MYSTERY BOM!!!!!  Stacy

SHOP OPEN TODAY - SAT! Party Tonight!

Hello!  Just wanted to remind everyone that this is the last weekend we will be open before Christmas!  If you need gifts, wool, or a new pattern to work on... swing on by!  We will also be having SALES that you won't want to miss out on!  Joey also stocked the shop with some great handmade quilts and wool pieces for you to purchase.  If you are online, please feel free to call the shop order any that you see below!  763-792-0638!

Our PARTY will be tonight between 6-8!  We will have the most delicious & gorgeous cupcakes made from scratch by my friend Shelly again!!!  I know some of you have been coming just for our her fun treats!!  There will be also be drinks, make it takes & much HOLIDAY cheer for those who come and enjoy this magical evening with us! 

SHOP ADDRESS:

8535 Central Ave NE * Spring Lake MN * 55434

See you soon!  Stacy

Final Day on our Home for the Holidays Blog Hop!

Welcome to our final day, Day 13, on our Home for the Holidays Blog Hop!  I hope you have enjoyed our annual hop filled with some of the finest designers, offering some of the sweetest handwork designs just in time for the Holidays!  All the designers in the hop provided their complimentary designs just for you!  I want to be sure to give them a big thank you for all their time and effort they put in to make this hop Merry & Bright!  

Yesterday, Leonie shared some beautiful pictures of her family, where she lives & this adorable table mat.  The colors are so bright & cheery!  Again, if you missed any of the days, you can go back and click the links!

I love this time of year!  I love snow, the smell of a fresh cut pine tree, seeing the twinkling lights all aglow and I especially love seeing all the Christmas displays!  I couldn't wait to share a few pics from my fun & exciting teaching trip to Hollyhill Quilt Shoppe in Oregon!  I had the best time and wanted to give you a sneak peek from the shop & trip!  I will be posting more later in the week!  One thing I loved about the shop, was the vintage look it captured!  I think you will agree!  

I also love to collect vintage Christmas goods!  And as you can see below, this trip included hitting some great vintage shops!  I can't wait to share more on that, as well!  

Can you believe that Santa bread!  That is handmade!  I should have brought that home and shellacked it!  

Since many of you are waiting for my project.., I'll share my recipe and let you get right to it!  And....Please be sure to support us designers and like our blogs & follow us on Facebook and Instagram!  We promise to bring you more hops & inspiration!

The link for the project has been removed, since the hop is been over for quite some time.  It is now available as a pattern/kit purchase on our website!  Enjoy!

Www.buttermilkbasin.com

Day 12 of our Home for the Holidays Blog Hop

Welcome back to Day 12 on our Home for the Holidays Blog Hop!  After today, we will have 1 more day left to make it merry for you!

Today I woke up to beautiful, fluffy snowflakes falling in Oregon!  It was such a pretty sight!  I also had the pleasure of watching Debbie's grand children enjoying the first snowfall this winter there!!!  It was the perfect way to start the day!  

Shortly after capturing that moment, I was boarding a plane and heading home!  As we started descending, I was surprised to see all our snow was gone...  Looks like I'll be dreaming of a white Christnas!

Did you stop over at Lynette's blog & enjoy her sweet snowman purse yet?  It is darling!  How great was it that she gave you step by step photos/instructions to create her project!  Great job Lynette!!!

To celebrate the first snowfall... I thought I would share this delicious cookie recipe with you all!  These will be great to add to your Holiday cookie baking list!  Enjoy!  

http://wickedgoodkitchen.com/snowball-christmas-cookies-best-ever/

Today brings Leonie, from Leonie Bateman Designs!  She will be our 3rd Australian designer joining us on our hop!  She's such a sweet gal!  I know you will enjoy her post & project!  I can't wait to see what awaits us, on this 12th day of the hop!  Let's check out her recipe & click the link below to head over to her blog & get inspired!

http://www.leoniebatemandesigns.typepad.com/

See you tomorrow!!!!  Enjoy your day!  Stacy