Quilt shows

Why do we go to quilt shows?

I like the interaction with other people. I went to the Rusty Barn sewing show in Phoenix today.

I met some really fun people. Did I take any pictures? Nope, not allowed. Did I think to ask, nope.

The other reason we go, shopping. I was a pretty good girl. Pictures to follow. I did splurge on an embroidery cd for Affairs of the Heart. I've always loved that quilt and have had the book for years. Now I might even make it, or start it.

Do you realize tomorrow is February?

Instagram

I don't know if you are on Instagram or not. There is an ongoing #thegreatfabricdestash and #isofabric and #thegreatfabricdestashiso (iso is in search of). If you are looking for some great bargains or some shocking finds (Tula Pink and Heather Ross at $45 per yard--really?). Loads of fun. Hint--see something you like type MINE and then enter and go back to enter your email and zip (ask me how I know). Hot items: Anything by Bonnie & Camille, Tula Pink, Heather Ross and ...

I'd show you pictures, but I'm a dork when it comes to saving pictures from Instagram.

Happy (fabric) hunting (destashing)!

Longarm fund is growing.

Is today really Wednesday?

Last week flew by...and I guess it it really is Wednesday.

If you are on Instagram, there is a great fabric sale on #thegreatfabricdestash

I've seen lots of goodies and have posted some myself.

Got to be fast...

Moving on

I've been thinking about my goals for the year and what changes I'd like to make.

I bought my longarm quite a few years ago, but with some very stressful job and family issues, it sat collecting dust for the past couple years. I really did enjoy quilting when I first got it. I was able to spend the time traveling to take some classes so I could be a better quilter. I got to be a demo girl at my local quilt shop for notions. I make a mean yo-yo. I branched out and became a vendor at the local quilt shows. Loved that. I enjoy meeting people and showing them a better way to do something and demonstrating new products. I miss that. Maybe one day I can do it again.

So, I'm building up my website and selling off my inventory. I want to start fresh here in Arizona. I want new inventory. I want to quilt for people again. I like making shop samples. It's really fulfilling to show someone 'hey that sample on the wall, I made it'. I want to sell my current longarm and upgrade to a different system.

I'll let you know when the website is live. Won't be pretty, but it will work.

The photo above is one of my shop samples loaded on my longarm.

Thanks for listening.

Happy New Year

I know today is January 3, but I've been doing some thinking about what I wanted to do for 2014.

I joined Instagram. It is pretty entertaining. Now if I could figure out how to save some of the great images I see there, I'd be a happy girl.

I guess you all know we've moved to Arizona. So I had to close down my business. Well, good news. I'm starting up again. The new name is Desert Vista Quilts. I've been working on getting a new website up and running. I forgot how much work that is.

So, what would you like to see in my store that you don't see elsewhere? I try not to sell things that you can get in big box stores, but offer the niche items. I've got some great gift packages coming as well. I think you'll like them. And, a great way to buy ahead for holiday gift giving. Yes, I am that type of person who likes to buy a little here and a little there. Less stress come November.

If you missed out on certain precuts in certain lines (think Comma, Mama Said Sew, etc.) I may have some that have been in storage. I have a limited amount, but once they are gone, that's it. I even have a little of Verna!

ps, if you got a reply from my Christmas post, be sure to give me your address so I can mail your little gift!

Merry Christmas (early)

Well, here it is the last Friday before the big holiday.

Are you ready?

We're skipping Christmas this year. We still are not quite settled. Lots of little repairs to do around the house (hanging light fixtures, curtain rods, fixing broken switches and outlets). Really you say? Didn't you buy a new house? Yup. Don't think we'll ever, ever buy another foreclosure/flip. We did get a good deal initially, but things are adding up. Yikes.

Enough whining.

Tell me what you are doing this year. Be sure if you are a no-reply blogger (lump of coal for you) that I have a way to get a hold of you. Auntie has some presents for her followers. What's on your quilty wish list?

Talk to you on Monday! Lots of (quilty) news!

How I spent my summer vacation, sort of

I've been putting this off forever. It's been crazy around the homefront this year.

Major events:

My husband decided to retire.
Sold our house (in six days)!
Bought a house in Arizona.
Moved. Wow, now I see why people sell their stuff and start over. Lots of trips to get it all down here.
Still unpacking.
Looking for a new job (me). Uncle is retired, remember?

I do miss the Navy moves. They come in, they pack, they move, you move, they come in and unpack. Life goes on.

So, in other words, I have a nice sewing room, but I don't have the shelf space I once did. So, I have a lot to re-home. Sad for me, good for you. I still haven't decided on a new website/logo yet. Still tossing some ideas around.

In the next few weeks, I'll be listing items here at some crazy good prices. Need a back? I have an overload of charm packs (some that are very hard to find), lots of novelty prints (think I-Spy), and some patterns/books too.

Looking for anything special? Let me know. I may have it.