Welcome Everyone to Day 9 of the 

Quilt Designer Holiday Blog Hop!  

I can not believe it is already day 9 of the hop!  It is flying by!  A big Thank you to Lynda for the adorable snowman project.  It was so cute!  All the projects have been amazing!  AND - the recipes have already been tested my some blog followers!  I have heard "good feedback" from the recipes ~ so get out those baking pans and whip up a batch just in time for the Holidays!  Also - there will be a "revised" cookie recipe for Lisa's cookies.  One key ingredient got overlooked...  It is missing 1/4 cup dark molasses.  So keep your eye out for the "revised" recipe card shortly!

Our ninth Designer is 

Jan Patek from 

Jan Patek

Hometown * Cameron, MO

Her quilt designs will warm your heart.... as well as your home!

I'm so excited to introduce to you our next designer.  I know you all know her ~ but she still deserves much recognition as she has paved the way for many of us quilt designers!  Her name is Jan Patek and she just "ROCKS"!  
For more than 20 years, Jan Patek has been sharing her talents with each of us. She has also been providing us with the most unique primitive folk art quilt designs in book and pattern form.  And if those quilt designs weren't enough for us - we are so fortunate to be able to purchase those amazing fabrics that she uses through her line of fabric(s) from Moda!!!  Sweet!  Her fabric lines are always stunning!  You sure can tell that her designs & fabric lines are inspired by her country, home and her beautiful family!
 Jan has a passion for creating and loves sharing her creativity with others.  She creates some of the most amazing block of the month quilts and hand appliqued designs around.  Each of quilts she creates are a story of her life, her experiences, and her soul.  Her quilt designs will truly warm your heart and touch your soul!  I remember reading somewhere that she doesn't like to make quilts and put them in a closet.  So ~ for those of you who have made a quilt of hers... You better showcase it up on the wall or even better, snuggle up with it while checking out her fun website! ~ It is overflowing with creative outlets... You could join one of her fantastic quilt clubs, browse through her book collection... snatch up a cool quilt kit (with her line of fabrics) or just simply be inspired by her work!  
Thanks Jan for all that you have done & shared with us over the years!  We can't get enough of it!  We look forward to many more amazing years of your fab*u*lous designs!!!  Off to her blog....!!!!

Welcome Everyone to Day 8 of the 

Quilt Designer Holiday Blog Hop!  

I hope you all are enjoying the last 7 projects and yummy recipes!  Lisa's project is just perfect for giving a special someone on your list a batch of any one (or even better... a mixture) of these 12 recipes!  How clever was that?  I can't wait to see the next four projects!  It's been such a blast!  And - how cool is it that you can sign in from anywhere and create a blog post!  Simply amazing!!!  

Our eighth Designer is 

Lynda Hall from 

www.primitivepiecesbylynda.blogspot.com 

Hometown * Apopka, FL

Lynda is truly a kindred spirit!

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to live close to Mickey Mouse's house...  Well, just ask Lynda when you are stopping her blog, as she lives about an hour away from Walt Disney World!  (My girls would sooo love to live there!!!)  Her location is to die for as she also lives about an hour away from both the East and the West coasts of Florida.  Too cool!  It's hard to believe that this gal (who lives in such a warm weather climate) comes up with some of the most amazing primitive, warm & inviting designs.  I feel like she should be a Minnesotan! 
Lynda is A*W*E*S*O*M*E!  She is kind, loving and a bundle of energy & inspiration!  That girl is just exciting to be around!  You can feel her energy & tell she loves what she does!  I have admired her work for years and love having her a part of this blog hop!  
I find it so neat how many of us, including Lynda, come from generations of quilt makers.  Ever since I seen this quite some time ago on her website, I knew we were "kindred spirits"...

How cute is Minnie? Thanks Lynda for the sharing this with us!

Quilting has been in our family for a very long time.  My Gramma, Minnie Jeanette Cameron, shown in this picture, belonged to quilt group known as the Mission Quilters Society.  My Aunt Roma, also a member, has told me of the times they would make quilts to be sent overseas during World War II. It's so rewarding to know that quilts have played a very big part in our heritage ~ Lynda Hall So grab a piece of leftover pumpkin pie and head on over to Lynda's blog.... and be sure to go to her website (it is so prim and vintage) you will need hours to look through it all!!!  From the Homeplace... to the Pantry she has something for everyone!   Ho Ho Ho!!  Santa's on his way....

We would like to wish you all 

a Happy Thanksgiving! 

We hope you all were able to find time to relax 

& enjoy this joyous time with friends & family as we did today!

Welcome Everyone to Day 7 of the 

Quilt Designer Holiday Blog Hop!  

Tracy, Tracy, Tracy... Stinkin' cute project!  Thanks for being so sweet and sharing the awesome project with each of us!  Hope you all are having a great time collecting the recipes (please note ALL of them are available to print out), enjoying the projects and learning a little bit about each of the gals behind the designs you all enjoy so much!!!  Off to more fun.....

Our seventh Designer is 

Lisa Bongean

http://lisabongean.wordpress.com

Hometown * Menasha, WI

OMG!  Today is Lisa's day!!!! 

I don't really know if I need to introduce this gal to any of you or not!  But.... just in case you have not been at any one of the dozen plus shows she has vended at each year or have not had the opportunity to be a student of hers at the numerous quilt shops/guilds she teaches at... our next designer is Lisa Bongean (LB) from Primitive Gatherings.  I personally have not seen any one work harder in this business than her.  Since the moment she quit her job, and started this career, she has never looked back and it has been nothin' but full steam ahead for this girl!

Not only is Lisa a well rounded designer, she is a Top 10 Quilt Shop owner and now a fabric designer for... none other than - Moda!  Sometimes (ok-most of the time) I have no clue how she does it all!  Heck, most days... she has put in about 5 hours before I even start work (but it must count for something that I am a late night owl!!)  Either way, from shop owner to fabric designer, it's been fun to see her achieve much success!

Alright... So I also know that some of you know that we "hang" together... so I thought I would share some "dirt" with you about her since she is always giving me grief!!!!!  Ha! Just kidding!  She is just GREAT, so stinkin' FUN to be around & perfect to share a good dessert with!  And - it would be pretty darn hard for me to say anything bad about her (and Nick) when they take care of me, bring kits to me at shows, save my tush with curtains at the WI show (AND, I would also like to thank all you fans of hers... you were all VERY funny stopping by & mentioning that to me :-)... I'm just hoping there won't be a hanging chicken in my booth next show!!!

Have fun gals! Enjoy the upcoming Holidays with friends and Family and don't forget to head on over and check out her post... AND if you are in her area, be sure to get to her shop's Christmas Open House this weekend!  It's going to be AWESOME!

Welcome Everyone to Day 6 of the 

Quilt Designer Holiday Blog Hop!  

Thanks Renee for your sweet project and cookie recipe!!!!  

Thanks also to all of you who are following the blog hop!  It is amazing to have so many people from all over the world following us!  We are thrilled you are taking the time to join us on our venture!  

Our sixth Designer is 

Tracy from

www.plumcutedesigns.typepad.com

Hometown * Sacramento, California

Tracy and I started designing around the same time.  It has been so fun to see both our companies grow into more than we ever dreamed they would become (thanks to each of you)!  I can't remember the exact show we met at (tooo many years ago!) - but I do remember how stinking sweet this gal was (and still is!!)!  As many of you know, Tracy and I both are stay at home moms...  Not a trade show goes by that she doesn't miss her little ones!  Although there are days it may be hard to find a balance, I know we both wouldn't trade being able to do something we both love while watching our little ones grow up!  Before you know it, they will be helping us out at the shows!!!!

  Tracy is an amazing gal with a big heart.  She is a joy to be around and I always look forward to seeing her big smile and creative energy!  Let's give her a warm welcome as I am sure the project and post was done between many "mommy" interruptions!!!

(Here is a little story I snatched from her website ~ Thanks Tracy!)

A Plumcute Story...

What began as a way to stay at home with my kid-lets has blossomed into a ten-plus year adventure.  Plumcute Designs has been offering original stitchery, quilt, & applique patterns since 1999.  And I am humbled as I continue through 2010 by your generosity, support, and friendship.   

I learned to embroider way back when I was a 6th grader and have been doodling for as long as I can remember.  Plumcute Designs has been the natural outgrowth of those two pieces of me. 

At Plumcute Designs I am devoted to inspiring creativity.  I strive to provide quality projects with clear and easy to follow instructions.  Above all else, it is my intention to offer outstanding customer service and a wonderful stitching experience.   

Plumcute Designs patterns are carried throughout the United States and Internationally.  I have had work featured in American Patchwork and Quilting and most recently in Australian Homespun Magazine.  

PS * Don't forget... to print off your complimentary cookie swap recipe!