Are you a list maker? I am. That is not to say I am organized, but I do make grocery lists, “to-do” lists for the day and for the long term and especially Christmas card and gift lists. Approximately fifty percent of the time I will leave my grocery list at home, but creating the list partially serve it’s purpose. The research I did compiling it is not lost. I will remember there was no brown sugar in the three possible places I store supplies and I will purchase brown sugar. My daily “to-do” lists are motivators to put the coffee cup down and complete the list so that I may do something fun–like sew–guilt free. I must admit to using the lists to give my self a pat on the back–“Hey, look what I accomplished today”. And even less admirable, I might leave the lists on the breakfast table so my husband can see what I accomplished while being home all day.
The Quilters at First are making lots of lists in preparation for the Quilts etc Sale in October. We have a list of “Set up Supplies” to bring to Church–markers, tape, command hooks, etc. We have a list of volunteers to set up the quilt display in the lobby of the Forum Theater the three weekends before the sale. We have a list of volunteers that will help in the coffee shop. We have a list of who will take our postcards to various shops. And I am sure there is a list– not made available to me– of volunteers who will keep me calm and collected and who will keep track of my glasses, keys and phone during the set up and sale. We have thought and thought of what we can do to make this the best sale ever! New items are coming in every week. This Wednesday we had a bumper load.
The Hand quilters have worked months on this quilt. Every Wednesday 3 or 4 women sat around the frame for 6 hours plus quilting tiny stitches into this beauty.
The quilt is hanging in their room to be enjoyed before it is offered up at the Quilt Sale.
The quilting is done with navy thread on a white background. All the prints are navy and white which is a timeless color combination. The pattern would work in a traditional or a contemporary setting. The quilt measures 96″ x 110″ and would fit any king size bed. The batting is polyester which gives warmth but keeps it from being so heavy. This quilt will easily become a family heirloom. $600. This price includes sale tax. It could be shipped for cost of postage and insurance.
Smaller quilts were finished and tagged for the sale.
Lorrie used her Christmas fat quarters to create this stunner. It is 58″ x 72″ and would bring an atmosphere of autumn to any room. The batting is a cotton polyester blend and machine quilting is a leaf pattern! $225
Perfect for a child’s bed, this 50″ x 53″ quilt is a delight. It is machine quilted with cotton/polyester blend. A great gift from Grandma –$125 SOLD
Lady Bug, Lady Bug fly away home…this quilt would make a perfect tummy time quilt with plenty of room to roam and bright contrasting colors. $125
Both of these small quilts have been donated. Perfect condition, just not brand new. The blue one is 38″ x 39″ and $40. The purple one is 42″ x 42″ and also $40.
Going to do some holiday entertaining?
This apron would be fun to wear greeting your guests for Thanksgiving dinner. Or it would make a thoughtful hostess gift to bring to dinner. $25
This table runner is small but it packs a punch with the shimmering gold fabric. It would look good on an entry way table. 12″ x 29″. $25. SOLD
A Bonnie and Camille fabric line was used to make stars on this table runner. The table runner would look great with many different sets of dishes. 12″ x 41″. $40
Do you play cards with a child with small hands or an elderly parent that can’t manage a handful of playing cards? Here is the solution.
Elaine is so creative!
Snow people, woodland babies and bright red umbrellas!
Six placemats, 15″x 19″ for $60. These cheerful scenes could bring a smile to your face all during the coldest months of the year. SOLD
Grab a Little Red Riding Hood story book to read to your princess while she plays with this soft Red Riding Hood doll, her blanket and matching pillow and of course the wolf!
She has her own bag to take Grandma’s house. $40
Write on your “to do list”, Attend Quilts etc Sale on October 20 or 21. You won’t be sorry! We are excited and hope to see you!
Quilts, Etc. 