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November 5, 2010

Day 2 * Introducing Debbie from Granola Girl


Welcome Everyone to Day 2 of the 
Quilt Designer Holiday Blog Hop!  

How sweet was Brenda's post and project!  I can't wait to punch up that little guy!  The cookie recipe sounds delicious!  How pretty would those cookies be on a tray for the Holidays!?!

Our second Designer is 
Debbie Field from 
Hometown * Rice Lake, WI 


This past year I have had the opportunity to travel out of state, do a few retail shows and meet some amazing gals!  Debbie just happens to be one of them!  From the moment I met her, I knew she was a super cool gal!   

Debbie is a veteran in our industry and has been designing patterns, fabrics and books long before some of us even entered the industry.  Over the years, she has designed numerous lines of fabric, as well as some amazing books for Laundauer Corporation.  This past month, she and her publisher Kitty were kind enough to give us a tour of the publishing company while down in Des Moines!  {Thanks!}  It was a neat experience!

Debbie is very inspiring and genuine.  She is also a very active person who loves the outdoors and loves to capture the essence of the outdoors in her work!  Nature is her palette...  She uses it in her artwork, her color scheme and texture.  She also loves taking photos of her family, her beautiful grand kids, and of the great outdoors.  These photos become not only pictures... but memories captured in time.  

Debbie's signature saying: 
“Take time for quilting and enjoy the outdoors. Life is full of memories. 
Make sure you have a nice place to keep them. Quilt it!”

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

November 2, 2010

Day 1 * Introducing Brenda from Country Stitches

Welcome Everyone to Day 1 of the 
Quilt Designer Holiday Blog Hop!  

Today is the first day in our blog hop!  
I am so excited to get things underway... 
Let's just jump right into it as I know 
WE ALL have been patiently awaiting this Holiday hop!

Our first Designer is 
Brenda Gervais from 
www.withthyneedleandthread.blogspot.com
Hometown * Storm Lake, Iowa 

This girl is F*U*L*L of talent! 

Since starting her pattern company in 1987, Brenda has not only grown from being one of the top diversified designers in our industry, but she has also achieved national recognition in the cross stitch world as well!  
With a needle & thread... there is nothing this girl can't do!

Her designs are {SIMPLY} stunning, folksy & feature some of the neatest hand embroidered details around.  Not only does Brenda offer patterns for everyday & each of the four seasons, she also has a line of candles, has the coolest jewelry and much, much more!  

So girls, head on over to her blog & Enjoy!  She is your one stop shop!  
Have fun & make sure to thank her for starting us off on the right foot!  

One of Brenda's FAV motto's:
"Use the talents you possess - the woods would be silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best." Henry Van Dyke


http://withthyneedleandthread.blogspot.com

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

October 27, 2010

First EVER...Home for the Holidays Quilt Designer Blog Hop & Cookie Swap



SURPRISE!  It's time to let the cat out of the bag!  
Everyone... get ready for the 
First Annual 
Quilt Designer Home for the Holidays Blog Hop & Cookie Swap

Starting next week, I have lined up some of our industry's TOP designers to share with each of you...
(you are not going to believe this.... DRUM roll please......)  

12 Exclusive Holiday Projects
12 Yummy Cookie Swap Recipes 
12 Inspiring & Creative Holiday Ideas


Each of the 12 designers will be posting on each Tuesday & Friday starting Nov 2nd!  Please help us spread the word & share with your friends that you are hopping with us by posting the logo on your blogs, Face book or websites etc....  You can even email them the link!  Be sure to leave plenty of super sweet comments as each of the designers have taken time out of their hectic schedules to share a little Holiday Spirit with each of us!  I hope you whip up a new project to deck the halls, bake up a batch of yummy cookies for your annual cookie swap & most importantly, take time to celebrate the upcoming Holiday Season!  

From our blogs to you.... Enjoy & Happy Holidays!

Stacy and the {FABulous} Designers...
Brenda, Cheri, Debbie F., Kathy, Renee, Tracy, Lisa, Lynda, Jan, Tara & Debbie B.

Home for the Holidays 
Quilt Designer Blog Hop Line Up!

Nov 2nd * Brenda Gervais from 
Nov 5th * Debbie Field from 
Nov 12th * Kathy Schmitz from 
www.kathyschmitzstudio.blogspot.com
Nov 16th * Renee Plains from 
Nov 19th * Tracy from 
Nov 23rd * Lisa Bongean from 
Nov 26th * Lynda Hall from 
Nov 30th * Jan Patek from 
www.janpatek.blogspot.com 
Dec 3rd * Tara Darr from 
www.sewuniquecreationsblog.com
Dec 7th * Debbie Busby from 
Dec 10th * Stacy West from 



October 26, 2010

Check this out!

Hey!

Tonight's post comes to you courtesy of Katherine from Kachary, LA! 


Not too long ago she started working on one of our patterns.  This wall hanging was created and donated to a silent auction.  Check out what she did!  I love the way she had the snowmen heads going up and down rather than across.  Her color choices are awesome!  Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us!  Here is a little note with the picture.....  (FYI - I would have bought it back too!!!!! :-)

Dear Stacy,
Here is my wallhanging. I used wool for the faces and holly/berries. My wide border is an old Christmas print by Bonnie Sullivan. The quilt was machine quilted on a long arm by a friend, plus I tied it in places on the face (didn't want machine quilting everywhere), and hand quilted around the facial features and the holly and berries. Fortunately, I was able to buy it back at the auction and hope my daughter won't try to keep it at her house. I wouldn't mind making another, but want to do the large snowman, next.


Thanks,
Katherine
Zachary, LA



October 23, 2010

Autumn Valley Hook-In

Hey!

Recently I was fortunate to be invited to vend at the Autumn Valley Hook-In.  It is a smaller show, but filled with some of the areas finest talents not to mention some amazing hookers!


My oldest daughter loves to come with and help me at this show.  She is up bright eyed and ready to leave at 6am.  It might be because she loves to cash people out... but I am leaning more towards the amazing spread of food this group spoils us with!  First of all, a cart comes around with breakfast rolls, cider and coffee while we are setting up.  Then there is a breakfast/brunch with everything you could imagine.  Shortly following that, comes another big spread for lunch!  (Did I mention this show is from 9-2 only)?  So - if you are looking for a great place to shop, hook and relax while nibblin on yummy food ALL day long.... then swing on over to the hook in!  You will not be disappointed!!!

Thanks to all the locals for coming out and supporting the event.  It was great seeing you all again and catching up!  Hope to see you at the shop!

Happy Saturday!
Stacy


My two table display!


More Halloween Goodies!


Gals relaxing, Hoookin and Chattin!

The never ending YUMMY food line!
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