Fabian's Quilt and Chain Reaction

We are very excited to have two quilts featured in the Summer 2013 Issue of Quilt Trends Magazine!  

  
Fabian's Quilt, made for Cathy's grandson, is on the cover of the magazine! Chain Reaction is also featured.

The magazine and quilt kits are available in our store and on our website.

The Dorrian Joke of the Week:

Why did the library have so many floors?

It was full of stories!

Welcoming Carter Vincent!

Our second grandchild was born this past Tuesday.  His nursery is all set up!

The Carter Joke of the Week:

Have you heard about the baby who was named after his father?

They called him "dad!"

Another Mariner's Compass Weekend & Preparing for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July

The Dorrian Joke of the Week:

Did you hear the joke about the roof?

Never mind, it's over your head.

Sheet and Dust Ruffle

My main projects this week have been a sheet for my approaching grandson and a dust ruffle for my niece.

My family greatly appreciates that I sew.

Why do bees have sticky hair?

Because they use honeycombs.

Saving Quill! and Northern Star Quilters’ Guild Somers Show

Theresa saved Quill! Someone tried to buy him, and Theresa said that he belongs to the Quilt Basket!

Below are photos of our booth at the Somers Quilt Show this past weekend.

The Dorrian Joke of the Week:

Why can't you play games on a safari?

There's always gonna be a cheetah!

Bloom by Jason Yenter

Quilt Basket is kitting the quilt "Bloom" by Jason Yenter.  It is available in three sizes: small, medium, and large.  Check it out on our website!

The Dorrian Joke of the Week:

Why can't a leopard hide?

Because he's always spotted!

Mariner's Compass Continued and $5 Block of the Month

Our Judy Niemeyer Mariner's Compass class with Jackie Kunkel is moving right along.  Everyone is doing a great job!  We are hoping to set up classes for a different Niemeyer pattern in the fall.

This is the April $5 Block of the Month board.

The Dorrian Joke of the Week:

Why did the doughnut go to the dentist?

It needed a chocolate filling!