Nostalgia

That seems to be the theme today, looking back with Rose Colored Glasses. That is fine with me, brings to mind beautiful but "well Loved" quilts that I have known and collected. One of the patterns that regularly brings on this feeling for many is Sunbonnet Sue. This Thursday we have a workshop on her, and with the accurate reproductions ( and a few vintage feed sack pieces) available at VFS, you can easily capture that nostalgic feeling. Give us a call and we can hold your spot and get you set for class.

The other nostalgic thing on my mind today is the many happy hours as a child that I spent playing Candyland with my sisters. Even after I thought I had outgrown it, my 14 years younger sister still loved it. I think we wore out a few boards. I have been thinking about it because we now have a wonderful set of three fabrics printed with the Candyland game board ( a panel) , and sets of the characters and a wonderful scatter print of candies on a red background. Together, they make up a great quick baby quilt, a perfect toddler drag around, or even a napping quilt for the kindergartner starting their school career. These fun coordinates are 10% off on Friday and Saturday, and will make up into a quilt faster than Ice cream Mountain will melt in this heat.

Before I close this post, I want to ask if any of you would be willing to volunteer to be a helper at the Pillowcase Party on August 20. All you need to do is be on hand to help any non-sewers that may participate with the simple act of sewing a straight seam or two to complete a pillowcase for the Million Pillowcase Challenge. There are all sorts of goodies (edible and not edible) that will be there for you all, even a few door prizes!! I have donated fabrics cut and ready, and have already received about a hundred cases. If you can't participate that day, you can still make a pillowcase from the directions at www.allpeoplequilt.com and drop it off to us. I'd love to get another 50 or so before I pack them to deliver to the various charities. Keep up the good work.