Some new patterns of interest!

Retro Messenger Bag Pattern

Stand and Stow Tote bag pattern

 Little Vicki another dress pattern from Izzy and Ivy

 Sew Serendipity has a new book out called BAGS which has several really cute projects. One of our teachers (Margaret Grice) is working on a class using this book watch for that on the calendar!

On the Move is a Quilt-as-You-Go pattern

Here are some great customer finishes!

Jeanette made this version of Dragonfly Dance after taking a class with Kathy Ryan.  It is just adorable done in brights with that happy green background!








Derwanna made this Bowtucks purse using some of our Amy Butler fabric line Lark and already had orders from family members who wanted purses too!

Moda's Competition- SLICED!

Have you guys seen this? Moda is having a crafter's competition with auditions all through the month of February check out the details  at Moda's bake shop's blog

Looks like a lot of fun! Moda bake shop website is a great blog for free patterns too. If you link over there check it out- you won't be sorry. I have it bookmarked on my computer and visit there often for ideas.

New notions

We found a few new notions available from a couple of our suppliers so we thought we'd see if anyone was interested.

First we have Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect Ovals: comprised of multiple sizes of ovals to make your hand applique ovals have perfect edges. As all of her templates are, these are are made of a heat resistant mylar. 

Next Bias Bars: Make your own bias tape in multiple widths with these. Thinner than the plastic version, and therefore able to press into a crisper edged bias tape. 

Be careful though these babies get hot!

 Lastly, Sewline (our favorite brand for marking tools) have come out with a new TRIO pencil. Now they have the Sewline TRIO Colors with three different colors of lead in one tool- truly useful tool for almost anyone marking almost ANY quilt!

Boy! Are we ever glad...

that we had the sale and Open House last Saturday because we got a BUNCH of new things in this week and we needed some room!

We try to bring you nice fabric to make husband/boys/mens quilts because sometimes that can be challenging to find. We found this Boy Scout fabric from Quilting Treasures with its retro graphics and thought it was sure to inspire some of our customers.

 It has a panel:

Some panel detail shots:

And three coordinates:

Two Compass fabric and some stripes:

We also got our very first Asian line this week, it took us a while to find one we really loved but this one was just so lovely we had to have it:

 Fans are featured in the two focal pieces and Deb and I couldn't agree on which was prettier blue or beige so we got both!

 These soft feathers:

 Smaller scale fans:

 Coordinates:

Aren't they pretty! And with gold metallic!

We were sold.

Also in this week is a Lorelai line with Cupcakes!

It also has a panel:

 And several fun coordinates:

The other fabric line we got this week is also a debut for us as it includes some homespuns,  and paisleys in soft muted colors, it is called Buggy Barn:

We have kits for sale using 25 fat quarters from this line and have  sample in the works!

Lots of class sign-ups and many are filling up and have waiting lists so be sure to call soon to sign up!

Thank you!

We had a great time today at Open House and hope you were all inspired by our talented teachers and enjoyed the sale!

We had several requests for my husband's recipe for Pulled Pork which we served in the classroom today so here goes!

Cary's Pulled Pork
1 pork picnic roast 5-8 lbs (bone in/skinless)
1 bottle Figaro hickory liquid smoke
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
2 T Black Salt (available at Penzey's ) or if you can't find that use 2 T kosher salt instead
1/2 tsp. Black pepper (freshly ground)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
water (fill the liquid smoke bottle as a measurement)


How:
Crush fresh garlic and put in the bottom of the crockpot.
Rinse and dry raw roast, sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder on all sides. Place in the crockpot.
Pour Liquid smoke on top of the meat
Pour water in crockpot.
Cook on LOW for 12-14 hours.


Remove meat to a large platter.
 Pour juices into a glass dish (once it settles a little you can skim the fat off the top) 
Remove bone from the meat. Trim any visible fat off meat.
Shred meat up and put back in the crockpot to keep warm.
Pour the skimmed juice in with the meat. 
Serve with BBQ sauce (we like Sweet Baby Ray's) on buns.

More New Classes Debuting this Open House

"Gone Fishing" with Kathy Ryan

"Labyrinth" also with Kathy Ryan

Carolyn Bisbee is teaching this beautiful paper pieced pattern by Judy Niemeyer (above) and the quilt below called Arizona Sunset:

 

Mandy Stokes is teaching the Let's Twist tablerunner below:

Come to open house to see these and many more class samples on Saturday January 21 and take advantage of our 25% off sale!

Or for a complete print out see our classes page on our website www.quilterscrossingtx.com 

See you soon!

Nature Walk and OPEN HOUSE

Okay we are gearing up for the January 21st Open House this Saturday! New classes like these for example:

In the Hoop quilting and embroidery by Lynn Blake

Make a Trivet with Venetta Morger

"Firecracker" with Mandy Stokes

  And that isn't even all of the new classes available! 

It is going to be a great day with lots of goodies given away, yummy refreshments and did I mention a great sale? 

(25% off store wide). 

Tri-County Quilt Guild will have their raffle quilt at the shop so bring some cash to buy a chance to win this beautiful quilt!!

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This just in from our pals at Northcott- Nature Walk

We have had a lot of nibbles about the challenge issued in the January 1st Blog post called "Pick a Card, Any Card". 

There is plenty of time to enter since the last day to turn them in is March 31st! Two chances to win a $50 gift card this time!

See everyone on Saturday!