Quilted Quickies

Can't Take the Credit

2010-08-24T18:03:00.000-07:00

I had to take a break from the remodel craziness. So......Does fabric ever just make you smile and invoke a feeling of happiness?

Exhibit #1

Now doesn’t that just make you SMILE???!!!

I’m not really into making garments...so my friend Donna sews any of my clothes for me....neat friend huh? That’s why I can’t take the credit for these cute pajama bottoms but I can sure wear the heck out of these little puppies (ha, ha....no pun intended). This pattern is called “Slumber Buns” designed by The Paisley Pincushion. I just had to show them to you all.

Exhibit #2

Super cute....if I must say so myself!!! Donna even made me some scrubs as well. Thanks my friend, Donna, you really put a big smile on my face and a happiness in my heart!!! I’m even watching the 1966 Disney movie, “The Ugly Dachshund” (Doxie lovers...if you’ve not seen this movie...you just gotta). It’s about a Great Dane who thinks he’s a Dachshund. Even though the movie is about a Great Dane, you will see lots of cute footage of dachshunds. Watch the whole movie trailer below if you have time....Of course, it’s too adorable for words. I have my very own DVD courtesy of Amazon.

OK...one more doxie to mention....Can you believe we live in Arizona and this is my sweet little Gidget under the covers. She burrows herself under the covers regardless of the temperatures....what a little nut case. A little nut case that’s too cute for words. XOXOXO

IF YOU HAVEN’T KISSED YOUR DOGGIE OR KITTY TODAY...GO RIGHT NOW AND DO IT...GO ON, RIGHT NOW!!!!

Work and Play

2010-08-19T10:46:00.000-07:00

My house remodel is still going on...and on...and on...So my blog time has been pretty nonexistent. I can’t believe it’s already been almost a month since I was in Long Beach. Oh well, I’ll still go ahead and tell you about our trip.

Well if you know me very well, I work hard but like to play whenever possible. This is easy to do when there is a quilt show in Long Beach California. As many of you probably know, the 2010 Long Beach International Quilt Festival started on July 22nd with a preview night and the actual show running from July 23rd - July 25th.

My Mom and I setup our booth on the July 21st and were dripping sweat...I’d call this “WORK”. Then we went to Bubba Gump Shrimp Company and ate until our bellies were filled up...I’d call this “PLAY”! You gotta go to Bubbs’s if you haven’t been...if you like shrimp and casual dining...you’ll be a happy camper. We love “Bubba’s”! Mom and I both love the shrimp tacos...Mom likes her shrimp grilled and I like mine fried.

The next day my Mom and I went down to Shoreline Village and took in the sights and ate again, before we had to go back to the convention center for preview night. Holy Cow....we had alot of really good meals and it felt like we were eating all the time...it’s gonna be diet time pretty soon!

Unfortunately, I kept forgetting my camera at the hotel room, so I don’t have a picture of our booth...darn it! But I can show you a quilt that I fell in love with and bought the pattern while my Mommy ran our booth. The quilt is called “Muchas Poochas” and is a block of the month, designed by Karen Brow of “Java House Quilts”. This quilt is so adorable and I couldn’t pass up the pattern...well I can’t pass up any pattern that has a Dachshund on it...I mean really! (Side Note: after I got home, I ordered just the fabric kit from “Quilting by the Bay” - if you want to purchase the pattern or the kit that includes the pattern - just type in the words “Muchas Poochas” in the “search” area of Quilting by the Bay’s web site)

While in Long Beach we also loved hanging out with our friends from Quilts Illustrated, Penny, Darci (Penny’s daughter), and Carol (Penny’s good friend). After a long days work, we like hanging out at Sgt. Pepper’s Dueling Piano Cafe. Very fun and high energy establishment where you give the dueling piano players/singers a song request....the more quirky the song, the better. They have a very fun and silly staff and get the whole audience involved.

We also spent some time with our wonderful friends Tina and Robin from Bird Brain Designs. This sister duo is a total blast!!! I didn’t have my camera again, so I don’t have a photo of all of us...dang it! I’m really falling down in the picture taking arena.

Mom and I had a wonderful time together even though we worked alot...we still always manage to work in the fun! On the way back to Arizona we stopped off at Palm Springs and did some outlet shopping in Cabazon.

Well that’s our trip in a nutshell...we had a blast and I LOVE my Mom....she’s the BEST!!!

Now it’s back to the house remodel...hope we get done pretty soon...the mess is making me CRAZY!!!

Pattern Correction for "Darci's Dress Up"

2010-07-29T19:47:00.000-07:00

No matter how hard I try not to...I do make mistakes. We have made “Darci’s Dress Up” at our shop 5 times and did not catch this error. Since its release in the Fall of 2008, we have had many a customer make up this quilt and have not had anyone express their concern...well until today...

A customer contacted me today and very upset...so of course I’m beside myself. If you have my “Darci’s Dress Up” pattern, please take note of the following changes.

*Sashing strip width should be cut at 1 3/4” instead of 2”

*1st Border/Sashing should be cut at 1 3/4” instead of 2

*Cornerstones should be cut at 1 3/4” squares

*3rd Border strip width - suggestion but does not have to be done - is to cut strips at 1 3/4” instead of 2”

I design most of my quilts using Electric Quilt and usually double check my math against EQ but must have missed this step for this quilt. It’s not EQ’s fault but I failed to do a step in EQ...had I done my manual calculation, I would have caught this.

I am so sorry for the inconvenience and for any grief that this has caused any of my customers!! I am posting the pattern correction on my web site and also I will add an addendum to any quilt patterns that go out in the future.

Please accept my apologies!! I am so very sorry!!

Remodel/Facelift (Part 1)

2010-07-13T18:02:00.000-07:00

OK...I debated whether or not to share our house remodel/update...frankly it is embarrassing how we have been living the past 17 years. Well, I’m excited that we are finally doing our remodel/facelift and it is consuming most of my time right now...so I decided to share it with you. This will never be my dream home but until we leave this community...it is what it is.

We live in San Manuel Arizona which was a copper mining community built by Del Webb in 1953. All the houses were built with “slump block” and all looked almost exactly alike except that some houses are side entrance and some are front entrance and all had carports and no garages. Magma Copper owned the houses and then got completely out of the reality business in the mid 1990’s. Since the company sold off all the houses, people have been trying ever since to change the look of their homes inside and out. All the rooms and bathrooms are small. We purchased our house in 1994 as a “fixer upper” intending on a remodel shortly after we bought it. Well, three boys and the expenses of children don’t always let you do what you’d like to do. The mine was shutdown in 1999 and we were job hunting and decided it wasn’t the right time to spend money. Then the money was there but no time to do it...something always got in the way. Well, I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!! I’m making the time and using the money!!!

My husband was born and raised here and worked in the copper mine until 1999 when the mine was shutdown. I’m originally from southern California and didn’t move to San Manuel until 1992 and went to work at Magma Copper (BHP Copper). So that’s how we ended up here. Nobody in their right mind would live here unless they worked here...well that’s my story. I’m sure a lot of people who live here wouldn’t be happy with me saying that but they don’t read my blog...well hopefully. This will never be my dream home but we are in San Manuel for a while so it is what it is and I will work with what I have.

I forgot to mention that my husband and I have done some stuff to the house in the last 17 years...I do need to give us some credit. We had siding put on the outside of the house because I’m not a “slump block” kind of girl. Also we put in all new windows that are “colonial” style. We updated our kitchen and one of our bathrooms. We have also managed to do landscaping in the front and back but have a little more to do but these areas look a million times better. OK...so this is what we have so far...first, we have a 4 bedroom, 3 bath house. We are starting in our living room and dining room...again small and we are not going to down any walls here. We did open up the kitchen wall and added a bar when we did our kitchen remodel sometime ago. We have decided not to knock down any walls anywhere in the house because we think that the more rooms we have the better off we’ll be if we decide to sell. So, as we remodel/facelift each area in our house...I’ll share what we started with and what we are gonna do at the time we do it. Otherwise I’ll bore you to tears.

OK...here we go...this is really gross...so don’t freak out. Some work has started and ugly furniture has been moved out. Furniture will be ordered this Thursday but it won’t be delivered for 8 to 10 weeks...so ugly furniture will have to be moved back into the room until new furniture gets here.

The above photo is a view from the front door looking into the dining room. So for this room...we have covered the “slump block” with dry wall and will put up dry wall where you see the window. That window used to look out onto a patio but before we purchased this house; the previous owner built on a big master suite. However, when our boys all moved out, my husband and I moved to the front part of the house in a small bedroom and I took over the master suite so I could have a big sewing room/office. Phase two of our remodel will be that the master suite will become our “media room” (my husband calls it the “man cave”). Anyway, our contractor is currently mudding the walls and will then texture the walls in both the living room, dining room, kitchen, and hallway. He will then paint and add bead-board to the dining room area and then at the bottom part of the kitchen bar. He has already added recessed lighting (canned lighting) to the kitchen, dining room and living room all on dimmers! Yippee...I’ll be able to see...our lighting was horrible.

This view is from the dining room looking at the living room. This will be painted and a new window treatment added as well as new flooring.

See not a lot of space to work with...but my husband and I are watching lots of episodes on HGTV and DIY networks to give us inspiration when working with small areas.

So the next update for Phase 1 will probably be after I get back from the International Quilt Festival in Long Beach. If you are going to this show, please be sure to stop by our booth (Booth # 808, 10A).

Thanks for stopping by and kisses from Gidget.

P.S.

Phase 1 - Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom & Bathroom.

Phase 2 - Laundry Room, new Sewing Room/Office, & Media Room.

Phase 3 - Patio

Happy Birthday to the Red, White & Blue

2010-07-04T07:37:00.000-07:00

A birthday wish...I pray for the safety of the men and women serving our country!! A HUGE THANK YOU for keeping us safe.

Everyone have a safe but fun holiday!!! Happy 4th of July!

On the Mend...We Think!

2010-06-28T16:42:00.000-07:00

Thanks everyone for wishing Gidget well...I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!! When my baby is sick...MAMA’s NOT HAPPY. Well, we think Gidget is on the mend...her “potty” could look a little better...so we may have to go back to the vet...but little girl is doing so much better. She couldn’t wait to get home to her back own backyard...she’s been at the babysitter while my husband and I were at my Aunt and Uncle’s 50th Wedding Anniversary this past weekend. Anyway, Gidget is playing with her toys, has a healthy appetite, and is running around and barking at anything that moves.

The anniversary party was a blast and like a family reunion. Unfortunately, I forgot to take my camera to the party...duh. So I’m hoping that one of my cousins, who say they hate getting on their computers, will send me a photo someday.

I’m can say that as much fun as the weekend was...I’m glad to be home. As my husband and I headed home from San Diego, our car temperature light came on in Yuma Arizona...YES YUMA. If you don’t know anything about Yuma, can I just say it’s hotter than...well you know where. We had to let the car cool off and then added water. We did this the rest of the way home and finally made it. Guess you can figure out what my husband’s next “honey do” is.

Well, Gidget and I are off to walk the property and see how our garden grows.

P.S. Received an email from “Keepsake Quilting” and saw this wonderful recipe for “Punch Bowl Cake”...looks fantastic for next weekend festivities. ENJOY!!

A Little Under the Weather

2010-06-22T17:52:00.000-07:00

Well...Mommy (Me) has been a bit stressed out...this was my little sweetheart not feeling very well a couple of days ago.

Little Gidget Marie loves to chase lizards and may have tagged one the other night. She woke up on Sunday and I could tell she wasn’t her normal little self. Daddy was outside working in the yard and Gidget usually goes between Mommy and Daddy until Mommy gets up and joins Daddy outside. Well...I slept longer on Sunday because I didn’t have my little girl kissing my face until I woke up. I finally got up and went to see what Gidget was up to and to see what was more interesting than waking me up. I found her on her side on a chair in our living room that she hardly ever frequents. I gave her a kiss and she didn’t even respond...well, I knew something was up. Of course, I went and found my husband to see if he knew what was wrong with Gidget. As much as I love my husband...I got a “MAN” response. I went and looked around the yard to see if I could see a half eatin’ something but to no avail. Then, I checked out her favorite chair outside and that’s when I found a regurgitated something.

Well...I tended to Gidget all day and at times she seemed better and then not so good. I read some things on the internet and decided I would go get her a little Pepto Bismol to see if that might help a bit. It did...so I made Gidget some chicken and rice and she ate it up right away. So I thought we were home free. Noooooooooope...she woke up at 1 AM on Monday morning and had to go potty...so I followed her. OMGosh...there was blood in her stool!!!! I freaked out!!! She went back to bed and was shaking and of course I was in tears. I fired up my computer and back to the internet I went. I found some information that settled me down a bit...it said not to freak out...that real red blood usually means that there is some lower intestine issues and is not necessarily an emergency. I got back in bed with Gidge and set my alarm for 5:30 AM. Into the shower and off to the vet we went. Gidget has done this kind of thing before but I had not seen blood before.

Long story shorter...the vet gave Gidget what they call “fluid therapy” (some type of liquid injected just under the skin that rehydrates the animal). Gidget looked like she was the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Looks funny but it works really well!! We also got some antibiotics and were on our way.

Well...I’m happy to report that my baby is soooooo much better today...thank goodness!! She’ll be ready to say “hi” pretty soon to Penny, Maisy, Max, Buster, Bailey and all her other blog doggie friends very soon.

Also on the horizon, I’ll share some of my son’s wedding pics but we are waiting on the photographer. We had a blast and I don’t think my husband and I stopped smiling the entire time. We are going to San Diego this weekend for my Aunt and Uncle’s 50th wedding anniversary. Looking forward to this...it will be like a family reunion.

Tootles,
Jere’e

Spring 2010 QQ Stash Bashers Quilt Retreat

2010-06-07T19:49:00.000-07:00

Well, the last entry on our blog was about getting ready for 40 women at our 2nd Quilted Quickies Stash Bashers Quilt Retreat. Well, what a BLAST we had and what a GREAT GROUP of women!!!

This was a high energy retreat where we worked on UFO projects...you know...what a novel idea to work on stuff we already have...tee hee...I really feel that working on what we have in our stash is the best...especially in these economic times.

We had a “western” theme for this particular quilt retreat. It really fit the facility...COD Ranch in Oracle Arizona (35 North East of Tucson). COD Ranch is a gorgeous facility and has a unique Southwest charm. The ranch is made up of adobe casitas, beautiful desert landscaping, and a sewing hall with a wonderful view.

Our the fun began on May 13th and ended on May 16th but we took lots of photos and even have a commemorative video to prove that we had a great time. See movie below. We had so much fun that we are planning a Fall retreat in September of this year. If you are interested, please click here for retreat details. We would so love to have you join us for our next quilt retreat that will feature a “quilt prisoner” theme...should be lots of fun and full of laughs!

Anyway...please take a look at our fun video if you have about 10 minutes to spare. Click here for the retreat video fun! or click on the movie below. Oh...and Miss Gidget has a little feature presentation in the video as well.

xo and enjoy,
Jere’e

Bound for Quilted Quickies Retreat

2010-05-10T19:09:00.000-07:00

Gidget is all “duded-up” and ready for our quilt retreat. That’s right...she’s even sportin’ her own retreat badge. Yep...she actually going to this retreat! I just had to share these pics with everyone. Too cute and I’m rolling on the floor laughing...poor little doggie. I know she’s probably saying...OK already MOM!!

It’s our 2nd Annual “Stash Bashers Quilt Retreat”. It starts this Thursday and runs through Sunday. We are getting so excited to see all the ladies. It’s a great group of woman...40 to be exact!! We have a full house! Well, ranch I should say, will be full. Our retreat is held at a place called COD Ranch in Oracle Arizona. It is beautiful! Lovely casitas and it’s rustic charm is the perfect place to hold our 2nd retreat. We work on UFO projects, eat, laugh, play games and just plain have a blast!

Soon I will share photos of the retreat and all the fun I know we will have.

So stay tuned...just had to share. Be sure to give Gidget a little “Hello” and comment on her modeling job.

"Flutter By Me" Kit Winners!

2010-05-05T10:01:00.000-07:00

Gidget was mad at me because I used “True Random Number Generator” instead of her to pick the winner for the “Flutter By Me” kit...so here she is sticking her tongue out at me. Yep...this is my little brat!

The drawing was held between our two different blogs (www.quiltedquickies.blogspot.com or http://web.me.com/quiltedquickies/Site/Blog/Blog.html) and the “True Random Number Generator” chose #2.

So...the winner for placing an entry is...Joan that placed her entry at Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 03:55 AM.

The winner for a referral is...Vicky of LA Quilter.

Congrats ladies and I thank EVERYONE who participated! We will do another giveaway soon...so please stay tuned.

Well, it’s off to kit “Calendar Girl”...still waiting on trims. ETA for shipping “Calendar Girl” kits looks like the end of May for sure. Also, finishing up last minute details on our Quilted Quickies “Stash Basher’s” Quilt Retreat (click here to see last years retreat video). Our retreat dates are from May 13th -16th...we will have lots of pics and hopefully a video from our fun retreat soon.

Happy Quilting Everyone and thank again so much for stopping by.

"Flutter By Me" Kit Giveaway

2010-04-22T07:46:00.000-07:00

It’s time for another kit GIVEAWAY! Well, actually two! We are trying to build our visitors to our blog who leave comments. We have visitors but not many people leave comments...they must be shy ;-) This is how we will work this one...

If you leave a comment, you will be in the drawing for the giveaway. If you refer a friend to our blog, have your friend mention your first name and last name initial in their comment and that will put you in the drawing for the most referrals. So, there will be a winner for “leaving a comment” and then a winner for the “most referrals”.

“Flutter by Me” is the name of the design above. It has been one of our most popular kits. This design measures approximately 19” square. We are offering all of our wing color options for this giveaway, except the blue wing option you see pictured above but you will have all our other options if you win (orange, purple, pink, or green...all the rest stays the same). This cute design came to us via “American Quilt Retailer” magazine and was designed by Susan Fuquay.

If you don’t happen to win this one but would like to order our “Flutter by Me” kit via our web site...click here.

Thanks for playing and and helping us build our blog...we really appreciate it! Please be sure to leave your email address or email address link so we can contact you, if you are a winner. This drawing will be held between our two different blogs...you only need to sign one or the other (www.quiltedquickies.blogspot.com or http://web.me.com/quiltedquickies/Site/Blog/Blog.html)

All entries are must be in by May 4, 2010. Drawing winners will be announced on May 5, 2010 (Cinco de Mayo).

Good Luck!

Mr. Toads Wild Ride

2010-04-14T12:22:00.000-07:00

Not sure how many of you remember "Mr. Toads Wild Ride" at Disneyland but that's what I feel like I've riding on since my last post in March. We are always crazy busy this time of year, vending at quilt shows and then trying to finish up taxes before they are due. Can I say..."I love doing quilt shows...HATE DOING TAXES." Well, now it's time to jump off the "ride" and slow down a bit.

After finishing my taxes the other day, I celebrated by working on a quilt I started last year for Miss Gidget. It's a simple quilt but very cute. I'll share it with you after my friend Monica finishes quilting it for me. I'm so excited that I actually finished a project that wasn't one of my own designs! I'm sure Gidget will love it because I'm going to use "Minky" for the backing. I know...I'm the best Mommy ever...tee, hee.

Well speaking of Gidget, my friend Cherie sent me a couple of photos she took on her vacation in honor of Miss Gidget...too cute huh?!

Well, that's all for now...just wanted to get into the "blogging" swing again, now that life is fairly normal again. I'm going to do a little give-away next week...so stay tuned.

Have you kissed your doggie or kitty today? Be sure you do!! ;-)

On The Road Again

2010-03-01T22:27:00.000-08:00

It’s that time again...we (Quilted Quickies) are on the road again...vending at quilt shows. We went to Sierra Vista Arizona this last weekend and had a blast...seeing quilting friends and chatting about quilt projects in the works and selling lots of our new kits. Thanks to Ruth, Pauline, Lynn and all the ladies who helped us truck in our stuff!! You are all so sweet and we love your show!! Thanks so much for taking such good care of us.

We are headed to Pomona California tomorrow for the Quilt, Craft, & Sew Expo put on by Rusty Barn (our favorite shows...the guys that run these shows are the best!!! Other shows could learn a lot from these guys on how to treat your vendors). Anyway, we will be at the Fairplex in Pomona for a beautiful show. Love California...I was born in California, so any excuse to visit is awesome for me.

After Pomona, we are back to Arizona and do a quilt show in Mesa put on by the Arizona Quilter’s Guild that will be held at the Mesa Convention Center.

Then we are home for a bit.

Bad thing is that little Miss Gidget will has been and will have to stay again with her babysitter (Nancy-wonderful lady!!). This is much harder on me than it is for Gidget...I think. I pout tons when I’m away from Gidget...so needless to say I’ll be glad when I get back from this stint...I love seeing all the quilters and bringing them lots of pretties...but I sure do miss my little girl. OK...enough boo-hooing.

We will be doing a blog post when we get back and talk about our best sellers and have to include another giveaway...so stay tuned!!

Take a Peek

2010-02-18T10:42:00.000-08:00

I have been blessed again to be featured in McCall’s Quick Quilts magazine, April/May 2010 issue. This is a “Layer Cake” friendly design or a great way use up pieces in your stash!

I originally named this design, “Square Dance” but McCall’s renamed it “Mom’s Bouquet”. The beautiful fabrics I used are from Moda called “Eden” designed by Lila Tueller.

This is a super fast project and can be cut and sewn up in a day...REALLY! We have made up this quilt in several different fabric lines and it looks great with any fabric. Hopefully you have a subscription to McCall’s Quick Quilts but if not, this issue should be on newsstands now.

I want to thank my staff as well...Donna, thank you so much for being my “sewing angel” and always there to sew up the things I can never get to. And Janet, thank you for your beautiful machine quilting! These two ladies are the backbone of my business!!! Also a big thank you to Beth at McCall’s!

If you happen to make this quilt, please send us a photo of you and “Mom’s Bouquet” / “Square Dance” to quiltedquickies@me.com. I’d like to feature you on my blog and also Gidget will send you a quilting gift from my quilt shop. This offer is good through the end of July 2010.

Happy Valentines from Gidget

2010-02-14T14:59:00.000-08:00

Gidget and I wish you all a very Happy Valentines Day!

Enjoy our little movie!! We hope it makes you smile.

Just a Little Freebie from the Southwest

2010-02-11T19:52:00.000-08:00

Thought I’d share a freebie, “Crown of Thorns” table runner pattern on our web site. It was our Shop Hop block in 2009 and we made the block into a little table runner pattern for our customers.

We had some kits left over from our shop hop and took them to a few quilt shows where we vend and the kits sold like hot cakes. So, I decided to blog about the free pattern on our web site and share it with you since so many people enjoyed the leftover kits.

So dig into your stash for this striking little ditty. We did ours in Batiks and also a black, white and red version as well.

Everyone's a Winner!

2010-02-01T09:34:00.000-08:00

Good Morning...beautiful day here! Crisp 60 degrees.

Gidget went out this morning and picked the winner of the “Gidget Gobbles” Giveaway! I placed the names on little pieces of paper and placed a “Gidget Gobble” on each of the pieces of paper and made Gidget sit until I said, “OK...GO!!” The first Gidget Gobble she picked would be the BIG winner!

However, since there were only (3) entries (between both of our blogs-blogspot and iweb), Gidget and I decided that EVERYONE WHO ENTERED WINS! The big winner is “Quilter Jan” but there are goodies for “Vicky of LA Quilter” and “Jill of Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor” as well! So, “Gidget Gobbles” and other quilting goodies all around! I’ll be contacting you all soon for your addresses...so we can get your prizes out to you. Congrats!!!

Have a wonderful day all!!

Not Gidget but still a Cutie!!

"Gidget Gobbles" Giveaway!

2010-01-26T14:42:00.000-08:00

We’ve been busy vending at a quilt show in Tucson and headed to another quilt show in Phoenix but wanted to stop by to say “Hi” in a quite moment.

Janet, my shop manager, has come up with the cutest doggie gift! She’s totally an “IDEA” person. I love her...she keeps me on my toes. Janet loves to bake and makes the best goodies and shares them with everyone. Well, she always thinking of others and since Gidget is our shop mascot, Janet thought it would be nice to whip up a little something for the little Queen. I just thought this was so cute with Janet’s original drawing inspired by a photo of Gidget when in Texas.

Janet came up with “Gidget Gobbles”. These treats look like little croutons but have a BIG flavor. All natural ingredients: wheat, corn, beef broth, and a pinch of salt. These treats have been Gidget tested and Gidget approved! Another box is being sent to my Mom’s doggies...Casey and Max!

Soooooo...Gidget wants to do a little doggie giveaway. If you are interested in receiving some “Gidget Gobbles” for your doggie, just leave a comment here on this blog entry for Gidget and the reason why your little baby would like to nibble on some of these delicious treats. Gidget will also include a gift for you, the owner, too...a little quilting something...so be sure to log your comment.

The drawing will be on Feb 1st! Good Luck to the doggie(s) and owner!

Quilts From The Heart

2010-01-08T12:15:00.000-08:00

McCall’s Quilting and Beth Hayes (Editor-in-Chief) are so dear to me!...

When I first started designing and went to my first quilt market in Houston, I had a five year goal and that was to be featured in my favorite quilt magazine, “McCall’s Quick Quilts”. I thought my simple and fast quilt designs might be a good match with their magazine. I trotted over to the McCall’s booth and left my card with someone so that they MIGHT pass it along to the Editor-in Chief. I had a great market and made so many great new contacts! The last day of market can be pretty slow as some of you may know...so I was hanging out in my booth thinking of some new designs for the next market and looked up and saw this beautiful lady dressed very sharp and she seemed to be looking for someone’s booth...I asked, “Can I help you find a booth number?” This lady looked at me and looked up at my booth banner and said, “Are you Jere’e with Quilted Quickies?” Remember...this was my first market and didn’t think anyone could possibly be looking for ME. Well...it was Beth Hayes looking for ME!!! Long story short...she was interested in my designs for their magazine! So this 5 year goal that I had came true at my very first quilt market! Needless to say I felt so blessed and have been designing for Quick Quilts ever since. Thank you Beth for giving me a chance! I’ve been so very lucky to grace a couple covers too! July 2006 with a flip flop design and March 2009 with a cupcake design.

Well, now Quilted Quickies (me) is featured not just once but twice in McCall’s Quilting Special Issue of “America Makes Quilts From The Heart” Winter 2009/2010 issue. My “Hey Cupcake” and “Little Buddies” designs can be found in this fun issue. Dog owners...be sure to check out the link below for a free recipe for “Doggie Delights” dog treats!

Hey Cupcake!

Web Bonus - Free “Doggy Delights” Recipe. Click Here

Be sure to pick up your issue of “America Makes Quilts From The Heart” on newsstands today or purchase a copy via McCall’s web site. This issue has lots of pretty quilts and features Pat Sloan and Lissa Alexander...two of my favorites!

Again, thank you to Beth, McCall’s and to all my wonderful customers who follow me to shows, in magazines, and visit our quilt shop in Arizona.

And The Winner Is...

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Thank you all so very much for participating in our “Calendar Girl” Quilt Kit Giveaway by leaving your comments on either of our blogs. All names were put into a hat and a winner was drawn. A special “thanks” to Holly (LakeHouse Fabrics) for making this such a fun blog event!

For dramatic effect...

Vickie E. of “Spun Sugar Quilts” is the winner of our “Calendar Girl” Quilt Kit. CONGRATULATIONS! We will ship you your kit as soon as we get all the pretties from Holly...sometime in April. So nice meeting you Vickie in “blogland”! Gidget and I will be following your adorable blog.

Happy Quilting Everyone! 

Merry Little Christmas

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I went and visited a fellow blogger today, Jill M. & Max (Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor) and saw the cutest dog video...so be sure to stop by her blog to watch it...and had to see if I could find a video with a Dachshund in it (in honor of Gidget, Max, & Penny)...well, I DID!!! Check it out if you have a few. Oh...and don't forget to post a comment on our "Calendar Girl" post by Dec. 20th to put your name in to win a "Calendar Girl" Quilt Kit. Winner will be announced on Dec 21st.

Calendar Girl Quilt

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What so "Neil Sedaka" and "Quilted Quickies" have in common?...."Calendar Girl"

Greetings! I’m so honored to participate again in Holly Holderman’s dress blog event. Lakehouse fabrics are some of my favorite fabrics! I love the way Holly captures color on cloth! Always bright, crisp and clear! So “thank you” Holly!

When I received the dress panels, I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do with them. So, I laid the panels in my living room for a couple of days and would catch glimpses of the little dresses throughout the day while walking by. I was at my quilt shop, filling some web orders and a light bulb went off in my head! “Twelve little dresses - How many months in a year?...Twelve!” And that’s how the “Calendar Girl” quilt came to be. If you are familiar with my Quilted Quickies patterns, then you probably know that I love doing seasonal designs. So this idea really made sense to me.

The “Calendar Girl” quilt has a very simple design layout embellished with buttons, ribbons, embroidery, and applique...this quilt will surely make any little girl smile everyday of the year. So sit back and take an entertaining look at Quilted Quickies “Calendar Girl” Quilt. We are taking pre-orders for this quilt kit on our web site (see details below).

I hope you enjoyed the movie! If you'd like to view our movie on a bigger screen click here.

“Calendar Girl” (50” X 62”) quilt kits are available to pre-order at Quilted Quickies web site. If you are interested in this quilt, PLEASE pre-order the kit now. You will not be charged until the kit ships. Kits will ship in Spring 2010 as soon as the “Dolly Dresses 2” fabric line is available and kits are assembled.

The kit includes:

Dress Panel(s)
Sashing fabric (prints will vary but colors are the same)
Bordering fabric
Buttons & Trims (may vary slightly)
Binding
Pattern - includes embroidery and applique designs - also included in pattern are (3) different finishing options for the outer border.

If you have any other questions about the kit, please feel free to email me.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST!!! I need take a moment and thank my wonderful staff for all their help on this project. Thank you Donna for all your piecing and embroidery work...you are truly my “sewing angel”! Janet, thank you so much for your beautiful artistic quilting work in lightening time! You both mean so much to me...you two are the BEST!!! And Gidget, thank you for all your modeling skills...I love you bunches sweet girl!

Thank you so much for stopping by our blog! Leave a comment on our blog to enter your name for the “Calendar Girl” Quilt Kit giveaway. Yes we are giving away a “Calendar Girl” quilt kit. We will announce the winner on December 21, 2009 on our blog and ship your kit in April 2010. Good Luck!

New Friends

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Nope...It's not Gidget

Well, Gidget and I made some new friends! Not hard to do in “blogland” that’s for sure. Vicky (LA Quilter) stopped by my blog a few days ago and WON!!! She responded to my first blog entry and entered her little doggie’s picture...little Miss Penny!

Talk about pull at my heartstrings!!! All it takes is a Dachshund and I’m all mush. I love ALL dogs...not just Doxies...so please send photos of your baby too! Gidget wants to start a dog blog of her own.

Anyway...usually I would present a prize of my patterns...fabric...etc. but I had to change it up a bit...something only a Dachshund lover would love. Well...it’s still kind of a surprise...cuz it’s going in the mail tomorrow...so I can’t say just now...except that I made a little video for Vicky and Penny as part of their gift/prize. I love making little videos for people to remember special moments, so please take a look if you have an extra two minutes on hand...watch Penny on "YouTube". We hope you enjoy seeing Penny in her first movie!

Vicky...I thank you for stopping by and hope you enjoy the video and your gift. Just a little “thank you” for stopping by our blog.

Private Note...guess not so private...Vicky...Daisy and Daisy are in Doggie Heaven looking down at our two girls (Penny and Gidget) and glad that we have our girls that have filled up our hearts with love...but knowing we never forget them.

Dolly Dresses 2 Blog Event

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Yep...Holly has another winner! That is “Holly Holderman” of Lakehouse Fabrics! Holly is doing another “Dolly Dresses Blog Event” using her new line of fabric, “Dolly Dresses 2”.

The event will begin on December 4th featuring designers that have taken Holly’s new little dress panels and have created their own quilt design. All are talented designers that have put their own spin on using the dress panels as inspiration. This event is a “MUST SEE”!

Please join us on Holly’s blog December 4th to see the first designer and their rendition of Holly’s new “Dolly Dresses 2” fabrics.

Tentatively Quilted Quickies (us), will be featured on December 7th. If you like a simple project with fun embellishments like buttons, laces, and ribbons...you should be pleased with our project. Be sure to stop by our blog to see a special surprise we have for viewing our quilt.

A Bit of Work Before Play

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No...this isn't Gidget...but a close "look-a-alike"! If I could only hire Gidget for some computer work...(sigh)!

I’m taking photos today and doing some adjustments to the photos for a secret project that will soon be announced by one of my favorite fabric designers!

Gidget and I wish you a very bountiful Thanksgiving...and hope everyone is spending time with their family and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Thanksgiving Day Macy's Parade Balloons in Times Square, New York City - 2003

Happy Halloweenie!

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I know...not a very creative title for this blog entry...but I think very funny! I’ve been known to laugh and enjoy my own jokes...if you don’t crack yourself up sometimes...you’re missing out!

These photos were sent in an email and wanted to share a few of the little cuties with you! If you know me...you know I’m a dog lover. Be sure you give your dog or kitty a kiss today and a special treat for Halloween.

Taking Off

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Gidget, our shop mascot, looks like she is taking off with her cute little ears blowing back in the wind. Well we are taking off too...with a new blog and blog look. We just want to use the blog as a fun thing and not so much as a business thing. Of course we will discuss some business but mostly just fun stuff that just happens in the life of a quilter.

If you would like to “show & tell” a quilt, share a recipe, show off a picture of your cute dog or cat, or whatever...please email us at info@quiltedquickies.com and write a little article and send a photo of what you’d like to share. If we use your article and photo, we will send you a free little gift. We really hope you participate!