Outside Quilts

 Today is such a beautiful day. Its amazing out there. Tomorrow, however, it going to be miserable.
I wanted to take advantage of this sunshine and retake a few quilt photos.
I felt the inside photos I took earlier this month were not doing these quilts justice.

I think this fence outside The Quilt Barn is my new favorite photo spot. The power lines are fun. Never mind the goofy looks I get when I wheel my cart full of quilts out there.

The above one is Heather's Lorax Quilt. She designed the pattern herself.

She used the Lorax Panel and mixed it with a wonky stripe rectangle.

The Dr Seuss Quilt is so cute. I love the fussy cut corner blocks.

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The Quilt Barn is having a Sale this weekend.

Starting today machine quilting is 30% off. This applies to quilts brought in today until  6PM Monday. Shipped quilt tops and backs have to be post marked by April 2nd.

Minky is also on sale 3.00 off per yard.

This sale is for our loyal Quilt Barn blog followers and Facebook friends. To qualify you have to be on of these two. When you are checking out let us know.

Heather and I have come up with an amazing contest. We are crazy excited about it and the prize is amazing. I cant' tell you what the prize is but it rhymes with a 100$ Gift certificate to The Quilt Barn or the web store! I couldn't help myself. So stayed tuned for more information next week!

Have a great weekend.

Flea Market Fancy Arrival

I couldn't even wait for the wrapping to come off these bolts, I had to take a picture and share.

When we heard that Flea Market Fancy was being re-released we got excited. Not gonna lie, we were a bit giddy. Some of these prints were going for 50 bucks a fat quarter on etsy. No joke. 

We put our order in in December. It took a bit of work but some of our order came in today. We have a few bolts that will still be delivered.

My favorite from this pile is the green with black/white seeds. I love that shade of green.
These bolts should be out on the floor and on our web site early next week. Now, how much should I get?

Elephant Quilt

When Amy Saw Valori Well's Elephant fabric she knew she wanted to make a quilt with it. And look what she came up with! Amazing right?!
The pattern she used was Turning Twenty Stained Glass and Scraps.
The fabric is Valori Wells Free Spirit Karavan Marrakech (elephant) Kashmir (backing). The other fabrics (the Stained Glass) were pulled from various lines.

The backing is great too. She cut an extra kit when she cut out her quilt so if you would like to make one too let us know.
You can get the Karavan Elephant fabric here.

Linking up to Finish it Up Friday on Crazy Mom Quilts  and Amylouwho

Father's Day Snuggle Up Quilt Tutorial - Masculine Quilt Pattern

 If you are looking for a great masculine quilt, Heather put together a cozy flannel throw for your favorite man! We are calling it the Father's Day Snuggle up. I think the zig zag quilting makes this quilt pop. Takes it from great to wow!

Here is what you need:
5/8 yard of  6 different colors
1/2 yard for binding 
3.5 yards for backing (Heather used a grey minky)

Cut 8  9.5" squares from each of the 6 colors.

Arrange the squares into 8 rows of 6 blocks each (see photos for fabric color placement).
Heather quilted the zig zags on the Long Arm at The Quilt Barn.

Fabrics used are from Maywood Studios line, Woolies Flannel. It is the perfect lap size, 54"X72".
We have had requests for a masculine quilt and I think Heather delivered.
You can get a kit in store at The Quilt Barn or from our webstore.
I have now added 4 new colored kits to our etsy store and webstore.  Check them out!

Moda Bakeshop Cathedral Window Playmat

When I saw this free pattern on Moda Bakeshop for a Cathedral Window Playmat I knew it was going on my to do list.  All you need is a layer cake and batting scraps.
I bought the Bliss layer cake asap because I knew once they were gone, they were gone. I love this line.
It lays a little wonky but I like it. I don't have need for a baby playmat so I think this will be a table runner. Very spring-y.
Once the fabric circles and batting circles were cut out this was a fairly easy pattern to put together.

Giveaway Winner

Thanks so much to everyone who played along with us and entered our Giveaway. I enjoyed reading about the fabric lines that you are looking forward to.

The winner is Carrie P. from A Passion for Applique.

Last week I sent sent fabric packages to Israel, Poland and this week Thailand. We also got to fill an order for Venice.
I love my job. Thanks to everyone for also supporting our etsy and webstore.

Dr Seuss Quilt

Heather has designed an amazing pattern to go with the new Dr Seuss fabric. No surprise, that lady has talent.
My favorite part are the fussy cut corner blocks.  And the black and white stripe border. OK, all of it.
Heather backed the quilt in a black and white minky. Soo soft.
We have made up a few kits for you to make your own. You can get yours here or in the store. Also, you can pick up the yardage from Dr Seuss here
Have a great weekend!

Sewing for Babies

 Jenele brought in some goodies she had made and, as usual, they are very cute.
Up first is a changing pad. Here it is all folded up.

 And unfolded. Isn't that cute? The open flaps have pockets for diapers and wipes. Very chic

Another sweet dress from The Handmade Dress pattern. The little birds in the berries are so sweet.

Beginning Quilting Classes

I am having so much fun teaching the beginning quilting classes. We have a great time. This last round has ended so I have scheduled 2 new Beginning Quilting Classes. One for adults and one for kids!

Beginning Quilting for Kids

April 9, 16, 23, 30   4:00-6:00 PM
40$ plus supplies, includes the pattern
Ages 8+. Ages 8-12 with an adult helper and 13 and over can come solo
Come on in, sign up, pay the class fee to hold your spot, and pick up the pattern and supplies list.

We will be making a baby size quilt from start to finish. You can see a sample in the store.

Beginning Quilting for Adults

April 9, 16, 23, 30   6:00-8:00 PM
40$ plus supplies, includes the pattern
Come on in, sign up, pay the class fee to hold your spot, and pick up the pattern and supplies list.

We will be making a baby size quilt from start to finish. You can see a sample in the store.
Class size is limited to 5 so reserve your spot early.

I am also working on a Beginner Step 2 and an Advanced Quilting Class so stay tuned for more info.

Today is the last day to enter our Make Life Giveaway. Go here to enter.