FALL IN THE CABINS

I love Fall!!!  So I couldn't help but design a scrappy pattern with all of the colors of FALL!!!!  We just got the kits cut up today and will pick up the patterns from the printer tomorrow!!!

Wool Retreat, Aug 19, 20, & 21

I am so excited about my new pattern called "Pumpkin Patch"!!!  This is the project that we are going to be working on at our Wool Retreat on August 19, 20, & 21st at Carter Caves State Park in Olive Hill, Kentucky.  The cost for the Retreat will be $190.  And that will cover the cost of the entire kit that includes the cotton, wool, embellishements, binding, and patterns to complete this quilt!  Food and lodging are not included.  If you are interested in joining us for the weekend, please call the Shop to sign up!

Another busy day at the Shop!  We are getting things packed up and ready to go to the AQS Show in Grand Rapids!  Me and Tom are excited!  We love to go to the shows and talk with all of the quilters.  It is so much fun! 
We just got the patterns and the kits cut up for this cute Fall wall hanging!  Its called Harvest Blessings!!! Tom will have them available our website www.calicopatch.net

I used Valdani 12 wt perle cotton to hand stitch the lettering on.  And I used Lite Steam a Seam 2 on the appliques.  Then I stitched them down with matching threads and a double blanket stitch.  But I did something a little different on the inside of the pumpkin.....I decided to use green thread and a couple of decorative stitches on it!  Our machines have so many fun stitches that we never use!  And I thought this would be a great way to get to use them!! 

So....what do you all think????

     Thanks SEW much for wanting to following along with me on my Blog!  After talking with a few of you, I realize that not everybody is on Facebook!  So......this will be a way that everyone can keep up with me and the Shop!
     It seems like since last September when we were vendors at our first AQS Show in Chattanooga, things have been moving very fast!   This will be a great way for me to let you follow me around at the Shows and see what me and Tom are up too!
And a way to see all of the new designs I am working on!  And I will be starting a wool project that you will be able to get the patterns for free on here!!!!
   Tomorrow, Aug 1st at 4 pm, I will be on American Patchwork and Quilting Podcast with Pat Sloan!!!  She stopped by my booth at a Quilt Show in Chantilly, Virginia in June, and asked if she could interview me on her Podcast!!!!  And I didn't have to think twice.....of course she can!!!  So this is going to be a new experience!  The radio station is calling me at the Shop tomorrow, just a few minutes before 4:00.  And Pat Sloan is going to be on there and interview me.....LIVE!!!!  So whatever I say....I can't take back!  This might not be a good thing!  LOL!  I will look forward to seeing what you all post on here after the Podcast!
    Thanks again!!!
                Vicki McCarty

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