The Long Road Home

The long drive home was rain free!!!!

In fact it was a beautiful fall day.

I love the color palette, subdued yet rich.

And the colors intensified as I went further north.

Arrived home about midnight.

Home Sweet Home!

I will be off the road for a few months

with design work to do.

If you don't want to miss it when I hit

the road again and continue

Jamie's Giant Shop Hop,

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Until then . . . Happy Trails and Stitches!

Picket Fence Quilt Co - Wichita, KS

Introducing Lisa Johnson owner of the Picket Fence Quilt Company.

"Smile" or should I say, "Surprise"?

This aisle will inspire you for holiday projects!

And this display reflects my favorite season. Autumn!

 

Shop mascot poses like a pro for the camera.

Super cute baby area!

And two things we like to see in every quilt shop across America . . .

#1 (Above)  A busy classroom

and

#2 (Below) A younger generation of sewers and quilters!

Picket Fence Quilt Co.
David & Lisa Johnson
7130 W Maple Suite 230
Wichita, KS

Phone 316-558-8899

Picket Fence Web Site

Hen Feathers Quilt Shop - Wichita, KS

At Hen Feathers you will find an open inviting and friendly place to shop.

Meet Peggy Engel, owner of this shop.

I was excited to learn Peggys last name because it's

my maiden name, spelled the same way!

And FYI, it means Angel. ;-)

I love the antique cart fixture that is holding bolts in the center of this photo.

Large cutting tables with lots of elbow room.

Cute Eric Carle Corner!

Fresh flowers make a statement.

And check out these cute T-Shirts that are available!

Peggy, Thanks for letting me visit!

And I'd encourage any of you visiting or living in this area
to stop in and see the shop of a real Engel (Angel)

Hen Feathers Quilt Shop

110 N Rock Rd

Wichita, KS

316-652-9599

email Hen Feathers

www.henfeathersquilts.com

Gramma's Calico Cupboard - Wichita, KS

Betty Webb is the owner of this quaint and inspired shop.

That's her below writing up a sale. She was shy about

having her picture taken but she said it would be 'OK'

if I used this one. Thanks Betty!

Bettys book and pattern corner.

The quilt from their most recent shop hop.

Baby area with lots of minky.

I loved this bear display. He looks like he got caught dumping the basket.

You will find lots of halloween in this shop.

Rows of bolts.

It's not to early for the holidays.

Wonderful 30's selection.

I hope you will stop by and see Betty

she is a very sweet lady with an inspired creative shop!

Gramma's Calico Cupboard

1945 S Hydraulic

Wichita, KS

316-264-0274

email Betty

www.grammascalicocupboard.4t.com

Quilt N Bee - Cache, OK

I'd like to introduce you to the owner

of the Quilt N Bee, Beverly Martine!

This is my first stop in Oklahoma and
the folks here are wonderful!   

PS. I saw another cowboy but didn't get a shot!
Photo shot that is. . .

Beverly's shop is delightful.

They offer long arm services.

Cute displays!

Pail loads of fat-quarters.

Cute baby ideas

Cool fixtures.

 

A nice presentation every where you look.

Even a child's play area.

And my most favorite thing! You can

get fresh eggs here!!! Beverly has her

own chickens at home and she told me

on a sunny day she will have a dozen

extra eggs! I always wanted to have my

own chickens, I love this!!!

Beverly, you Rock!

One other thing, they treated me to a

fantastic BBQ lunch, ask them where

to get it when you visit their shop.

Quilt N Bee
506 SW C Ave
Cache, OK
580-429-2400 

Quilt N Bee Website

 

Helllooo Oklahoma!

It may look over cast to you. BUT, the sun did finally come out on this the 11th day of my trip!!!  This was a glorious sight as I topped the hill.

The elusive Cowboy

While sitting in my booth at Quilt Market in Houston I would hear bits of conversations from the people strolling by. I remember hearing a woman from Germany (at least it sounded like a German accent) telling her friend that she was disappointed that she hadn't seen any cowboys.

We'll they are here! You just have to know where to look . . .

Happy Hunting!

Stitchin' Heaven - Quitman, TX

I'm in heaven . . .  Stitchin' Heaven that is!

And here is Deb Luttrell the beauty and the brains behind this operation!

I am not kidding when I say "operation".

It's a  7200 square foot operation and

the largest employer in Quiltman Texas!

This is more than just a quilt shop they have an

online store and travel department.

Above, Block of the Month Dept. Linda T. (left) Sharon (right)

Need a break? Spa Retreat, bus tour or quilting cruise?

Check with Stitchin' Heaven.

 Kits of all kinds are prepared with care. That's Sharon above.

Friendly behind the scenes staff will take your

call or answer your email. Trish the Webmaster.

Lovely store front. That's Lucy below.

Below is Linda, the store manager who

treated me to a wonderful lunch at the Texas Tea Room.

Complete with Hummingbird cake for dessert! Yum.

 The classroom is really spacious and well lit.

If you are in or traveling through Quiltman

I mean the Quitman area don't miss this shop

and if you are not I hope you

will visit them online.

Store Hours Central Time: 
Mon. - Sat. 10am - 5pm

Store Location:
502 E. Goode St.
Quitman, TX  75783

Mailing Address:
Stitchin' Heaven Quilt Shop
P.O. Box 1914
Quitman, TX 75783

• E-Mail Us
• Directions
• Map

Toll free: 1-800 841-3901
or Ph: (903) 763-5048
E-mail: info@stitchinheaven.com

Rain 10 days straight . . .

Does this look like the road to anywhere?  I was feeling

like I was in the Twilight Zone again!

Flooding is becoming a problem. I was hoping I wouldn't have

to turn around due to water over the road and I did luck out there.

All with roads were passable between Rockwall and Quitman.

 

 

Rain 9 days straight

FYI, it's rained everyday since I left Minnesota nine days ago. Arrrggghhh. Enough rain for now! I'd like to sneak in a game of golf . . . please.

Texas Quiltworks - Rockwall, Texas

Welcome to Texas Quiltworks in the charming town of Rockwall Texas!

I am pleased to introduce Judy Hall owner of this

shop. Judy is standing in front of one of her original

design "Flying High Texas". This pattern is

published under the label: Coming Home Designs

and is available both retail and wholesale by contacting

Judy at Texas Quiltworks. (contact info below)

 

Here is Judy in 'work mode'

she doesn't know I took this photo. Hehehe . . . (Hi Judy)

 

Texas Quiltworks is a long time customer of Scrap-bags™ Patterns!

 

Here is the gracious welcoming entrance

when you first walk in through the front door.

 

This quilt is another of Judy's Creations!

Simply gorgeous!

Oh, and that's her husband hard at work.

 There was road construction and I was unable to

park the behemuth RV and so she sent him down

to the Walmart Parking lot to pick me up, I love limo service. ;-)

 

Texas Quiltworks

212 East Rusk

Rockwall, TX

www.texasquiltworks.com

Email Texas Quiltworks

The best cab driver in Houston Texas

Well, Quilt Market is over! I have been taking a cab from the RV resort to the George R Brown Convention Center twice a day for the past four days. I have had a variety of cab drivers. I just want everyone to know that this driver is the BEST. His name is LEO and he loaded my entire booth in the back of his cab and unloaded it for me at the campground! He never complained once about me paying with a credit card (unlike a couple of other cab drivers) and was cheerful and very helpful! He told me he enjoys people and loves being a cab driver, and it showed! Thank you Leo, you are an inspiration! (And yes he received a very nice tip!)

Ricky Tims and a Star Studded Day

So if you read my previous post you know I started my day with quilting icon Jinny Beyer. Well, I met Ricky Tims a few hours later and took the photo op when it presented itself at the Red Rooster booth, the quilt behind us is my new pattern design "Forget Me Not" featuring Ricky's fabric. Red Rooster is offering the pattern and fabric as a kit!

Later in the day I talked with Paula Nadelstern and Jane Sassaman. I'd say it was a star studded day for me!

Jinny Beyer

Waiting to get into the convention center this morning I met Jinny Beyer and introduced myself. She has carried my patterns in her shop for a number of years, but I had never met her in person. We had a lovely chat and walked a few of the market aisles together before the show opened.  Later I had this photo taken with her at her book signing. The book is titled: The Quilters Album of Patchwork Patterns, more than 4050 Pieced Blocks for Quilters. Published by Breckling Press. It's a beauty just like Jinny!

Quilt Market Day #1 was awesome!

I had a very very good day today, lots of traffic and I am a happy girl! Here are a few shots of my booth and the bottom photo is the Ricky Tims booth in the Red Rooster area featuring my new bag and quilt.

Ricky Tims and Lonni Rossi

What do Ricky Tims and Lonni Rossi have in common? I am not exactly sure but both of them featured my patterns in their schoolhouse presentations today at Quilt Market. Thanks Lonni & Ricky!
Here are some photos.

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