Umpqua Valley Quilers Quilt Show

Come see Sally Welch and I at the Quilt Show in Roseburg. We are all ready. Come on down. Today through Sunday. 

Back Again

I've been away from blogging but I'm back again. I'm seeing too many beautiful quilts not to share. This one is called All About Me using some great animal prints. Looks like Marilyn Bounds used

everyone she had. It's a great pattern to highlight your favorite collection. 

My Sampler Block Shuffle

Sorry this is so late but I did have it done (at least the top finished) by February 1st. I finished it at our Winter Retreat. I had another person working on there's also. Peggy Jo set hers the traditional way with sashing and cornerstones. Remember Quilters Choice. 

This ones mine. I love it. 

Winter Retreat Day 2

Our camp photo

Winter Retreat 2017

Everyone is here and getting settled in for four days of quilting. We had a wonderful meal prepared by Paul and Chris. They are the best. More later. 

MODA - Sampler Block Shuffle - Week 11

Here is the last of blocks (an applique one) and the finishing instructions according to the MODA designer.  I love the stripey way it is set.  You don't like it?  Then you can choose your own setting.  Or make more blocks and make it bigger.  Remember "Quilter's Choice".  I hope to have my quilt done by February 1st.  I have all of you to help me be accountable.

 I'm trying to get a Block-of-the-Month quilt done so I can have it to hang at camp.  You don't know what camp is?  Something To Crow About hosts 40 quilters twice a year for four days at the McKenzie River Mountain Resort in Blue River, Oregon.  We've been doing this for about 15 years.  Everyone has a fabulous time with lots of quilting.  If you are interested, give us a call and we will give you all the details so you might be able to join us at a future camp.

Block 30

Setting Instructions


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Quick Start Quilting Class

Just took Kim Rathbun's quilt off the machine. She took Something to Crow Abouts Quick Start Quilting class. A new class is starting on January 12th. Give us a call for details if you are interested. 

MODA -Sampler Block Shuffle - Week 10

Three more blocks to add to your pile.  One more block and finishing instructions to go.  As you will see, I changed the piecing of one of the blocks shown.  A great way to add a different block with the same cutting instructions.  Change the background (either light or dark).  Or maybe using more than one background in one block.  What about star points in?  Or out?  For me it's always "Quilter's Choice".  Make it your own by changing a few things.  Some quilters change just a few things and other change a lot of things.  Use you favorite fabric in every block or just a few.  Whatever works for you.  Enjoy,  Kennette

Block 27

Block 28

Block 29  

MODA-Sampler Block Shuffle - Week 9

Are you keeping up with all the blocks?  I love the small size.  They are easy to do and it doesn't take too much time.  This week I needed the time.  My Mom ended up in the hospital and my time isn't my own.  So I'm thankful for the holidays and thankful for the few blocks.  There are only a few more posts for blocks.  You will get a total of 30 blocks.  Only one more applique block is scheduled.  Are you excited about what your finished quilt will look like.  It's a little different and I like it.  Are you curious yet??? 

Block 24

Block 25

Block 26

MODA - Sampler Block Shuffle - Week 8

Hopefully everyone has had a joyous Christmas.  Ours was very low key.  My Mom is having some health issues so we stayed close to home.  I love the Hallmark Channel.  I got to watch it all day and sew.  Loved it!!  Here are three more blocks.  Enjoy them and the New Year.  Be safe!


Block 21

Block 22

Block 23

Merry Christmas

The Moda Block Sampler will post on Saturday.  I hope everyone has a fabulous Christmas. 

Moda - Sampler Block Shuffle - Week 7

Boy, I tell ya.  You guys know how to count.  Where is Block 16?  Where is Block 16?  I was so excited about the Crow Block, I did it first.  Then did one of the two other pieced blocks and it was not 16.  So guess what, you will get it this week with two other block and we will get back in line regarding the numbering order.  These three blocks are a little more challenging.  More pieces and SMALLER pieces.  I'm still working with my same group of fabrics.  Getting smaller and smaller pieces left over.  I'll probably need to add a couple more pieces of background.  You can never have enough backgrounds.  For every color of fabric purchased you should buy a background.  You can never have enough.

Block 16 

Block 19

Block 20

Are you still working on all those flying geese units for the border???

Christmas is Winding Down

The last quilt due for Christmas for Tall Trees Quilting. This is a Christmas quilt made by Beverly Reardon. A Christmas Twister. A great way to use up some of those Christmas fabrics. 

Batting and 12 Days of Christmas

Today, Something To Crow About, has batting by the yard on sale.  It's Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas. Have you come into the shop and picked up your coupon sheet for the 12 Days of Christmas?  You need a coupon to take advantage of ALL the December Discounts.  There is a great one for the Coupon Sale on December 28th through 30th.

"BATTING", everyone needs batting to get even the smallest of table runners or wall hangings completed.  I do save my smaller pieces to use in smaller projects.  But when I need a piece for a larger wall hanging or quilt, I never seem to have the right size.  I like what Hobbs 80/20 provides me for my quilts.  I like the way it looks after a quilt or wall hanging has been washed.  Hobbs 80/20 is my "go to" batting every time. 

Have you got your shopping done?  Have you trimmed your house?  What about your tree?  Have you planned your Holiday meal or meals?  Do you have family and/or friends arriving for the Holidays?

Me,  No, No, No, Mom does that one, No we are traveling to Roseburg. 

I think I will try to get some shopping done tomorrow.  Stay tuned, Kennette

MODA - Sampler Block Shuffle - Week 6

So far this is my favorite block.  You know which one.  The one with the crow.  And of course, crow and stars.  OMG!!  I love this little block.  It was so easy to applique.  I know, I know.  The star points are not fun but mine are funky stars.  I just love them.  If crows are not your thing, make your bird blue for those pesky Blue Jays.  Or what about Red, for those Holiday Cardinals.  Remember my famous saying, "Quilter's Choice".  That also means, if you don't want to do the applique, that's o.k.  Choose your favorite block to add to your growing stack.  Only two blocks this week so you will have time to do the applique.  Keep tuning in for more blocks.


Block 17

Block 18

Baskets

I love this quilt. Old fashioned cheddar.

A new shop sample made by Louise Gast. It should be on display soon. Kits available. 

Chicken Coop

I've mentioned my "no" Chicken Coop.  I just love the rustic look and the old barn wood exterior.  It makes me smile every time I look at it and think about all the chickens that have lived in in.  We haven't touched it but painting the trim occasionally.  I think I'll leave it that way.  I'm not the kinda person that wants to clean up an old Chicken Coop.  Maybe I can get Jim to do than job???  Don't think so.  But it is still cute!! 

MODA Sample Block Shuffle - Week 5

Week 5 - More blocks to add you your already growing stack.  Nice simple blocks.  Easy piecing.  I also did some of my flying geese units for my border.  A few every week and the task will not be so daunting.

Another nice calm before the rush of Christmas.  Do you have your Christmas Tree yet?  I'm sure that my Mom will want a "Charlie Brown" tree again this year.  I'll send Jim out in the yard to dig up a seedling.  He's excited about that.   Have I started my Christmas shopping yet?  No.  But I've talked about it.  Does that count?  The holidays are always a rush to get everything done but it never gets all done.  Some things fall by the wayside.  I wonder what it will be this year?

Don't forget to come into the Shop and pick up your entry into the Coloring Contest.  Help us decorate our "Flat Tree" and join the latest craze.   I'm putting up the Shop tree today and we need ornaments for our tree.  The more ornaments, the better our tree will look.   Vote on your favorite ornament during Christmas week and the winner will get a stack of fat quarters. 

Lots of things to do this week so lets get busy. 

Block 13

Block 14

Block 15

MODA Sampler Block Shuffle - Week 4

Turkey Day is over and some of us have an extra day off.  Me, I have an extra day to sew.  My blocks are coming along and I am going to concentrate on getting some of my flying geese units done.  At least eight units per week and I think I will have enough by the middle of January.  I have you all to keep me honest and I will try to get them done.  I promise.  Sometimes I have to be accountable to someone.   I can't wait for more blocks.  Enjoy!!

Block 10

Block 11

Block 12

MODA Sampler Block Shuffle - Week 3

It's Week 3 and I'm getting a nice little stack of blocks.  Three weeks, nine blocks.  I'm enjoying the 6" finished size.  Are you?  I have one of the staff doing them in a 9" finished size.  They are looking good also.  My ol' saying "Quilter's Choice".  I would love to see some in a 3" finished size.  A challenge for someone maybe?  Leave me a comment on the size that you are doing and the staff will pick a random winner for a stack of fat quarters.  Posts need to be done before next Friday.  Links for Blocks 7 through 9 are below.

Remember the "no-waste flying geese method" that I talked about last week?  It's time to start on your borders.  One of the borders will be flying geese, SURPRISE!!  Below is the link for your flying geese border units.  You will need 44 each of these four geese units.  If you work on them as you go, you will be ready in January to put your quilt together. 



I'm going to do mine all scrappy with the same background.  Sometimes "scrappy" isn't for everyone.  Or you don't have enough different backgrounds.  (I know a Quilt Shop were you might find some.)  To make it simple, choose one fabric in a scrappy quilt and make it the same.  Example:  In a scrappy star quilt, make all the star centers the same fabric.  In a log cabin quilt, make the light side all the same fabric.  Sometimes doing this will tie the whole quilt together.  It will still look scrappy but the decision is easier.
     
        Remember "Quilter's Choice".



Block 7

Block 8

Block 9

Flying Geese Border