New Patterns and a SALE

Three new totebag patterns have been added to www.sisterhoodofquilters featuring Hope, Faith, & Charity art panels used as big pockets.

Colorful and fun, the designs feature my new Earth Blessings fabric collection. Earth Blessings was inspired by Faith, Hope, and Charity's desire to be Earth-Friendly. Ladybugs, leaves, clouds, and a fun new patchwork all enhance this bright and colorful Art Panel and Fabric Collection.

Also, a selection of Sisterhood of Quilters patterns are on sale for $5 (regularly priced at $10). Please be sure to visit the site and take advantage of the savings.

Quilt Challenge Announced

My Earth Blessings Patchwork print (pictured at right) has been selected as the Quilt Challenge for next year's Stitches in Bloom Quilt Show, January 28 & 29, 2011. I've been a vendor at Stitches in Bloom since the very first year and am honored to have been chosen.

Besides being available at my website, The Cotton Patch quilt shop at 4475 River Rd. N., Keizer, Oregon is also selling the Earth Blessings fabric collection. In the Portland area it is being shown by The Fabric Depot (found under Northcott Fabric: The Sisterhood of Quilters).

Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting EASY QUILTS magazine for Summer 2010 features our GIRLFRIENDS fabric in a fun, cute quilt and pillow! It is designed by Patti Carey. She's the Marketing Coordinator for Northcott Fabrics.

"She enjoys playing with all the new fabrics her company produces. She loves to design quilts when new collections arrive, and hopes to inspire other quilters with her creations."

Thanks Patti for creating a great project with my GIRLFRIENDS fabrics! Kits for the project are available here.

Watch for McCall's Quilting Magazine

Please watch for McCalls Quilting Magazine issue, June 2010. Northcott Fabrics has placed an ad for the Earth Blessings line on the back cover! Monica Lyons, shop owner of the Quilted Cottage in Toledo, Oregon, designed the quilt featured in the ad shown on the right. It is always exciting and uplifting to see our work in print and this is a big one! Congratulations Monica on your acknowledgement and good design work!

Please see our BLOG post March 1 as a reminder of the upcoming event May 8, 2010, QUILT QUEST XXM in Toledo, Oregon.

Meet My Show Neighbor

I had a great time in Puyallup at SEWEXPO and getting to know my show neighbor Amy, sharing business ideas and sources. My booth was 10'x20' and hers was 10'x10'. Mine was a little too big and hers a little too small, so next year we are going to divide the space and each have a 10' x 15' booth space! Amy will be able to teach beading classes in her enlarged space and I will be just a little cozier -- a win/win for both of us.

Every time I exhibit at a show, I find a "gem" and this time it was Amy and her husband, Andrew, who brought us warm chocolate chip cookies from their RV oven!

Please check out Amy's website: www.i-bead.com. Her designs are unique and very popular.

SAVE THE DATE: March 3 - 6, 2011 for next years show!

Earth Blessings Fabrics Have Arrived!

The NEW Earth Blessings fabrics by the yard and complete pattern kits are available now for purchase at sisterhoodofquilters.com!

Earth Blessings was inspired by Faith, Hope, and Charity's desire to be Earth-Friendly. Ladybugs, leaves, clouds, and a fun new patchwork design enhance this bright and colorful Art Panel and Fabric Collection.

You'll find quilt designs like Deborah's Capistrano Lily (shown here) by Quilting Sister Deborah from www.inthedoghousedesigns.com. So fun and bold! The complete Kit includes the fabric, and bonus Earth Blessing Pattern Book rather than an individual pattern. Backing not included.

Come see what's new!

QUILT QUEST MMX

I know Mother's Day seems to be far off, but I wanted to give you plenty of time to register for High Tea at QUILT QUEST MMX in Toledo, Oregon on Saturday, May 8, 2010.

The city of Toledo is located 5 miles east of Newport on US 20 and is a wonderful gateway at the Oregon Coast. More than 100 quilts will be on display in the city's historic Main Street district from 10 AM - 4 PM. The event includes vendors offering patterns, designs, long-arm quilters and more.

I'll be there as a special guest signing my new pattern and gift book, "Earth Blessings."

For more information or High Tea reservations contact: Monica Lyons at 541-336-2877 or oregonquilterscottage@gmail.com.