November Already?!

Are you sometimes SO BUSY with everything you have to do each day that you don't realize how much time has passed?

Can you believe it is already November 2nd?! 

Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away!

First thought -  "Ugh, I will have to clean the house." 

Second thought - "Ugh, I will be in the kitchen all day." 

Third thought - "Oh, I get to make a new quilt for the holiday!"

Fourth thought - "I will have to do this soon!"

So we decided to share a jelly roll that is festive for the Thanksgiving and a pattern or two for you to pick from for inspiration - after all, we all need to get started on this soon so we have it done in time for Thanksgiving dinner!

Drum Roll Please......"drum drum drum drum drum"

Pumpkin Spice Jelly Roll!

How perfect is this fabric for a festive fall table topper?!

Jelly Braids Pattern is perfect and easy - take a Sunday for yourself and spend the day making this quilt with the Pumpkin Spice Jelly Roll!

...Or Jelly Roll Jive!

The good part of these quilts? ...even if your house isn't as "clean" as you would like it for all your company....they won't notice because they will be looking at your beautiful quilt!

...this is a huge benefit of being a quilter at the holidays - distract from all the work you couldn't get done by blinding you guests with quilt beauty!

So we want to know - are you the main host this Thanksgiving or are you traveling to visit family and friends?

Happy Quilting!

QBTB

November Already?!

Two Stylish Back to School Patterns

Going back to school is an important time in every girl's life. We take them shopping for the perfect back to school outfit, their friends practice "hair dos" for the first day back, and of course, they want one of a kind accessories! It is such a fun time for them and also for us as mothers and grandmothers!

Today we share with you a few projects that your daughters/granddaughters can help you make - they could even invite friends over for an afternoon of sewing!

First is this super simple Cash and Carry Bag - it is perfect for an ID, credit card, cash, and the essential lip gloss every young girl must have! This project does involve a zipper and we assure you it is a piece of cake! Want your daughter/granddaughter to try their hand at applique or embroidery? This little bag has a small outside pocket where they could put their initials - a small, easy first project!

The second project we have for you today only takes one jelly roll! That's right - with one jelly roll you can make ALL five bags in the pattern! With all of the adorable, contemporary fabrics we have here at QBTB we are sure your girls will find just what they want!

We have seen many young girls in the store instantly gravitate to Odyssea, Santorini, and Gypsy Rose and there are many more on our website.

Now to win a charm pack...On this blog you will see that you can "follow" the blog...Click to follow our QBTB blog and then comment below this post on the blog itself to let us know you did - you will be automatically entered in the Charm Pack Giveaway! We will pick the name at random first thing on Wednesday morning so stay tuned to see if you are the winner!

We hope you get a chance to enjoy your daughter/granddaughter for a day in the sewing room before they go back to school and cheer-leading and texting and shopping and all those other very important activities!

Fun times,
QBTB

Two Stylish Back to School Patterns

Charms, Jelly Rolls and Layer Cakes...Oh my!

I love when the UPS guy visits the shop. It's like Christmas morning opening those boxes and seeing what goodies Sandy has been ordering for us. Just look at all of these Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes and Charm Packs! Oh, my wheels are just spinning with ideas of what to make with these new collections. A Thanksgiving table runner using the Pumpkin Spice Jelly Roll and the Diamond Medley Pattern and a Charming Tote would be pretty with the Pumpkin Spice Charm Pack! I must be in the mood for Fall.

How about a Jelly Braid quilt using the Millhouse Inn Jelly Roll or the Pashmina Jelly Roll. There are so many options! Now, if we could just get the UPS man to bring us more hours in the day!

Check out our collection of Jelly Roll and Charm Pack patterns and see what fabulous ideas you can find to create with all of our new Pe-cut fabrics.
Happy Sewing!
Tracy

Charms, Jelly Rolls and Layer Cakes...Oh my!

The New Hoffman Bali Pops

They're here!!!!
The new Hoffman Bali Pops arrived today and are they ever gorgeous!! Six brand new delicious flavors in Cappuccino, Cotton Candy, Mocha Chip, Spumoni, Green Tea and Berry Bliss.
Yum! I just can't decide which one I want...maybe I should just get one of each!
Come by and check them out before they are all gobbled up! :)
Tracy

The New Hoffman Bali Pops