Tuesday Tips-Tutorial for fabric box for fat quarters

I found this tutorial on how to make a fabric box on Mad for Fabric Blog.  Its a great tip on how to store fat quarters.  I keep all my fabric in Sterlite drawers.  Making these fabric boxes would help organize my stash within the drawers.  Right now, my drawers are bulging fabric and in no way is it organized.  http://www.madforfabric.com/2015/04/30/diy-fabric-box-tutorial/
I also have piles of fat quarters laying out while I was trying to pick out Lucy Boston blocks.

 

Every month I post the links for free block of the month ideas. 

http://farmchickquilts.com/news/may-online-block-of-the-month-ufo/

Quilt Doodle Designs:
http://quiltdoodledesigns.blogspot.com/2015/04/mays-block-my-favorites.html?spref=bl

Bitty Blocks:  Bear Paw
http://www.quiltmaker.com/content_downloads/BittyBearPawBlock.pdf

McCall's Freebie Friday:
http://www.mccallsquilting.com/blogs/blog/2015/05/01/friday-free-quilt-patterns-liberty-starshine-table-runner/
Here's a link to all Freebie Friday patterns.
http://www.mccallsquilting.com/blogs/?s=friday+freebie

I had made a commitment that I would quit drinking Diet Coke when I returned from Paducah.  My son has made the commitment to quit smoking.  I am showing my support by giving up my beloved Dt. Coke.  I went cold turkey when I finished my last bottle from the trip.  It has been one week.

 

Our first stop in Paducah was Hancock's of Paducah.  Along the back wall were these fabric stamps used for making batiks. 

Below is our scrumptious lunch at the Patty's booth.  They had a meal deal of pulled pork sandwich, a drink, and side order of new potatoes and onions.  Yummy!

 

 Thursday night we left the quilt show and headed out to Patty's Settlement for another quilt show and dinner.  They are famous for their pork shop dinners.

 

We had some fun taking each other's picture at the quilt show. 

 

I have been wanting to make one of the sinks shown on Pinterest using a treadle.  This table would have been perfect but no way to get it home. 

 

My friend, Cathy K., has been working on her Cathedral Windows quilt for a long time and its lap size.  I can't imagine how long it took to get this quilt King size. 

 

We crossed the street to Patty's Settlement and started to enjoy the gardens and scenery.

We headed inside to be seated for our meal. 

This cute display was at the entrance to the restaurant. 

The pork chops were melt-in-your-mouth good.  Dinner was followed by a choice of pies.  I had the Sawdust pie.  It was delicious.  It was pretty quiet on the bus trip back to the hotel.  With full tummies and tired feet, we were all happy to arrive back at the hotel for a good night's sleep.

 

Today I am linking up with Connie at Freemotion by the River and Fabric Tuesday at Quilt Story.

 

Yours in quilting,

Terry

 

Paducah Happy, Home and back to the Design Wall

Wow, Paducah rolled out the red carpet for the quilters April 20-25th.  The red-coated Ambassadors were extremely helpful, pleasant and courteous.  My favorite tip for attending Paducah is check a large tote bag at the bag check just inside the front door of the convention center when you arrive.  It only costs $1, $2 if you have a rolling bag.  Then go shop to your heart's content and just continue to drop your purchases off at the bag check.  The Ambassadors will bring your tote to you each time and then store it away safely until your finished for the day.  Just claim your tote as you leave the convention center for the day.  This process prevents you from having a sore back, shoulders and hands.  I need my hands free to stroke the fabric!

We took this selfie the last day in Paducah.  See our buddy in the red jacket.  He took care of our packages each day at the bag check.  He also answered our questions about how to get around, where to eat, etc.  Thank you Ambassadors you do a great job providing hospitality!

Look at Cathy B.  She looks for the booth with the hats each year and makes a purchase.  She really knows how to start out Quilt Week in style.

We couldn't have ordered better weather.  We ate lunch outside and soaked up sunshine while it was cold and rainy back home.

When the day was done, we loaded back on the bus for travelling to dinner and evening fun.

I have decided that each day this week I will include pictures from Paducah to spread them out since there are so many.

 

On my design wall is this beautiful block.

This block is a huge.  It is 20 inches square.  This is a block from the Country Threads 2014 BOM.  There is so much you can do with scraps. I am not buying fabric to make this quilt, just pulling from my drawers of fabric.  You can find the links at www.FarmChickQuilts.com.  Visit the blog sections for BOM patterns.  Tomorrow I will be posting more links to block of the months that I have been following. 

 

Today I am linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.

 

Yours in quilting,

Terry

 

Super Saturday and Heading Home

Well our bags are full and we have had a great time.   Heading down for breakfast and taking our luggage to be loaded.  Today we will be visiting the quilt museum and power shopping for the last minute items we can't go home without.

 A selfie with the girls from Wisconsin and Fulton, IL.

The beautiful spring flowers.

The vendors are awesome.

My new BFFs, Diane and Bruce at Sew Batiks.  Stop by the Rotary Building and tell them Terry sent you!  They are making the world a better place.

 

Thanks Paducah for showing us a great time.

Praying for safe travel for all.

Yours in quilting, 

Terry

On the Road

We are on our way to Paducah.  Took a rest stop at the Artisan Shop at Rend Lake.

Enjoyed seeing other artist's work and stretch our legs.

Enjoying the quilts at the Artisan Shop. 

Worked on English Paper Piecing name tag.

Yours in quilting, 

Terry

Bon Voyage! Paducah or Bust!

While you are reading this, my husband has dropped me off at the bus and I am on my way to Paducah.  My partners on this trip, as well as many others, are Maribel and Kathy.

I will try to behave... 

But may need a massage with  Real Time.

On my shopping list is another Pin Keeper 

Love these Famore scissors and will be picking up another pair.

 

My vehicle will get a rest on this trip. 

I hope there is no excitement in our neighborhood while I am gone. 

 

Our travel project is working on English Paper Piecing, Lucy Boston Patchwork of the Crosses. 

 

We have pre-ordered more of this fabric for our project. 

 

I am sure the dog will be sleeping in my spot while I am gone. 

 

It is hard leaving the hubby and dogs. 

 

I have my new shoes broke in and ready to cover a lot of ground. 

 

Please pray for our safe travel and health on this trip.

 

Today I am linking up with Lee @ Freshly Pieced, Let's Be Social @ Sew Fresh, and Fresh Sewing Day @Lily Quilts.

 

Yours in quilting,

Terry