International Quilt Show 2017 ~ The Vendors

Earlier this month, the International Quilt Show came to Rosemont, Illinois, just outside of Chicago.

I was able to go, but only had three hours to spare.

It's amazing what you can accomplish in 3 hours when you set your mind to it ;)

I'm always drawn to these retro feedsack prints, even though they aren't my usual style.

Amazing shades of wool

I was so thrilled to see that Dawn Shuck of Sew Cherished in Branson, Mo. was back!

I spent so much time in her booth last year and I think I spent even more time this year!

Sew much wooly beauty that it is so hard to take it all in!

Some are her original designs and some by other favorite designers.

How can I ever decide what to take home?!

Patterns, kits, wool, thread and all the extras for finishing - Dawn had it all!

Another booth that I was introduced to last year returned!

Red Button Quilt Co.

I just love the red and cream combo and the teeny tiny red buttons that she uses on so many of her designs.

The Olde World Quilt Shoppe that I visited in Arizona carried a lot of her patterns

and I was just as overwhelmed there too :) 

I'm not a quilter, but love the additions of wool and EPP included on many of her designs ~ I think they could be adapted to my abilities...

Again how to choose!

Such a sweet grouping!

Love those little flower pots and tiny wool flowers!

And guess who was right next door?

Her talented daughter's company ~ Blueberry Backroads!

Amazing needlework talent runs in their family :)

Such a sweet set of snowmen!

Believe it or not, after shopping, I was able to quickly take in the Quilt Show as well, and even have some photos of the amazing quilts. I will be back with those soon!

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another,

for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.

~Romans 13:8

Blessings, Patti

Springtime in the Desert and a Winner

I think that Spring is a wonderful season to visit the desert!

A  chance to warm up and recharge my deficient Vitamin D.

Such a colorful time

So many different types of blooms than I am used to seeing!

Tucked in notches here and there.

I believe that this is a creosote bush.

One early morning, they were steam cleaning the pool deck and this little hummingbird was enjoying a bath.

Two little bunnies enjoying an early breakfast.

I was taking a photo of this springtime nest, when I saw another friend

A Great Blue Heron fishing for his breakfast.

I had so much fun hearing all of your bucket list shops!

Some I have been fortunate enough to visit,

obviously Attic Needlework, Olde World Quilt Shoppe,

but Country Sampler and Temecula Quilt Company, too. 

And some are still on my list as well:

Notforgotten Farm, Shepherds Bush, Dying to Stitch, and Silver Needle.

I've been to Primitive Gatherings in CA, but still need to get to the WI location.

And some new shops have come to my attention:

Calico Hutch in MN, Three Dudes Quilting in Phoenix (how did I miss it?),

and Sew Graceful in AR.  

It was interesting to see how very often both Attic Needlework and Shepherds Bush were mentioned!

Thank you all for taking the time to enter!

It was fun to read through your 57 entries!

Using random.org, the winning entry is #24 Kay H.!

Kay, I have sent you an email. Please send me your mailing address and your prize will be on its way.

I  just had to share a few last photos.

We were amazed one morning to find a pair of mourning doves making a nest on the windshield of the car next to us. Poppa kept bringing Momma more twigs as we watched. Not such a good idea!

A few minutes later, they changed their mind and left. Thank goodness!

  

And these are a few photos taken by my youngest son.

I just loved the colors and textures that he captured.

Thank you so much for joining in our trip!

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

~1 John 3:16-18

Blessings, Patti

Shopping at Attic Needlework & A Giveaway

Can I just tell you that it is so hard to make any decisions when surrounded by so much loveliness!

I would have loved to have spent the day there leisurely perusing, but I knew that my family was waiting for me for a late lunch...

These Attic bags were the first thing to jump in my hand. I used the larger bag this weekend for a road trip and it was just perfect for stitching in the car. The lid lifts up and everything is still safely contained in case of a sharp turn or quick stop.

The Attic has many local designers and so of course a design or two from them was a perfect souvenir! I so love bleeding hearts and redware! Perfect! 

A few other patterns that I fell in love with. The Autumn Acorn pattern came with the wooden acorn.

These notecards are of gorgeous antique samplers with patterns on the back! LOVE!

One of Blackbird Designs newest patterns. I love the cover design, but it was the bonus pattern that took my breath away:

Sweetheart Pincushion! The darker red fabric was not the color called for in the pattern. Instead I chose Weeks Aztec Red Gingham - the gingham is very faint, but added an additional dimension. The mauve fabric is so unique I had to purchase it. I'll find something to stitch on it I'm sure. It is Dames of the Needle's "Cherry Pit Brown".

And a few miscellaneous notions:

The wooden Bee Skep needlebook kit is by Fern Ridge Collections,

Needlework Press glass cleaning cloth

Beautiful bone rings from Italy 

and handy little wooden ruler embossed with The Attic.

Thanks so much for joining me on my trip and letting me share. 

I'd like to give someone the chance to share in my blessings, so here's a little giveaway:

This giveaway is for a little wool pack from the Olde World Quilt Shoppe,

a little tin needle box from The Attic and a small project bag from The Attic.

This giveaway is open to all.

Simply leave a comment on this post, or if you are not on blogger, send an email to me at pgagliardi9@hotmail.com with "Arizona Giveaway" in the subject line.

And tell me, what shop is on your bucket list?

I will use random.org on Monday, April 10th to select a winner. If you are a no reply blogger, please be sure to post your email address so that I can contact you :)

Good luck!

My salvation and my honor depend on God;

    he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

Trust in him at all times, you people;

    pour out your hearts to him,

    for God is our refuge.

~Psalm 62:7-8

Blessings, Patti

Shopping at The Olde World Quilt Shoppe

Can I just tell you how hard it was to make a decision while shopping at The Olde World Quilt Shoppe!!! I wanted one of everything ;) So, of course, I had to call Mom while shopping and tell her how awesome it was. and I had to text a few friends too!

These were a no brainers and immediately went in my basket. Some wonderful trim and these awesome little easel clip boards with darling wool kits!

Here is a closer pic. They also had prim white clipboards as well.

The designer is My Red Door Designs - so sweet! There were more, but I thought I should just start with two...

Two more pretty designs!

These are by Heart to Hand.

The Garden flags were hanging in the shop above the fireplace and I was so happy to see a kit available. The best part is it contains everything including rick rack and buttons. I can just dig right in.

And my final purchase by 1894 Cottonwood House. The kit contains all wool for both designs and even all the little beads, buttons and bells! I know that I have a huge wool stash at home, but it is so nice to be able to grab and go... And the wool colors were so perfect!

I *may* have already placed another phone order with The Olde World Quilt Shoppe and I *may* have already received it lol. I also *might* have done a little birthday and Mother's Day shopping for a rather special Mom. ;) Just saying...

I'm really hoping that the boys will want to go back to Spring Training again next year,
or even better take a road trip back with my stitching buddies!

I'm just realizing now that all my purchases were about wool! I never even made it to the beautiful quilt fabrics! Now I have to go back!!!

I have more to share from my Arizona Trip

Next up Bucket List Stop #2

Be sure to stay tuned as I will have my usual little giveaway at the end of my trip posts...

Truly my soul finds rest in God;    my salvation comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
    he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
~Psalm 62:1-2

Blessings, Patti