Everything from pincushions to quilts!

March is such an interesting month. One day dog walkers are passing each other on the side walks with greetings about the lovely spring weather and the next day, snow is blowing across your windshield. Daffodils are blooming, trees are budding, but there is ice on the sidewalks from over eager homeowners watering their lawns.

National Quilting Day is in March-always the third Saturday. Also, March is baseball’s Spring Training in Arizona and Florida. So most often I “celebrate” the day in a ball park. In addition, March is Spring Break for many schools and universities. March has a lot going on for itself! And we managed to incorporate all of these March happenings.

We flew to Arizona -to see our grandson on spring break and to catch a couple of games, with our bags packed with “early spring” outfits. At the last moment I threw in a heavy jacket. We couldn’t land in Prescott due to visibility issues because of snow! Opps! Might not be the warm weather I was used to in AZ in March. After spending a night in Denver, we returned to Prescott and was picked up by our grandson who is a tour guide extraordinaire. We visited Jerome-an old mining town, rode an excursion train, toured Sedona (and fell in love with it), and went to a Royals game in Phoenix and Organ Pizza before he flew home for the rest of his spring break. We attended another Royals game–they won both games, had lunch with a college friends and visited a quilt shop

Arizona Quilt Shop in Surprise AZ is close to the Royals’ ball park –easy to find. I could spend much more time than I ever do in this shop (close to a ball park–are you reading between the lines?). Due to my “fabric diet”, I only purchased one yard of clearance fabric for a border of an almost finished top and a placemat pattern. But if you are ever in Phoenix, I highly recommend this shop. The quilt shop in Sedona was more of a gallery of quilts in an upscale shopping center, with prices that matched.

While I was celebrating March, members of Quilters at First have been super busy creating –and finishing some great projects, every thing from pins cushions to queen size quilts.

I like pennants–they just make me happy. This bright primary colors are good for any special occasion. The longer one is $15 and the shorter one is $10/

We don’t have many tied quilts but yesterday some ultra soft and cuddly ones showed up.

Backed with pink fleece, this princess “blankie” is just right for nap time. 41″ x 47″ . $30

It was difficult to photo the “softness” of these two quilts. The first photo is a larger pink tied quilt with a center panel. The center panel is a print that reads “baby”. The second quilt is a simple black and white polka dot tied with yellow pearl cotton and bound in yellow.

Need a blanket for an adult or teen that has a bit more class than the tied fleece blankets? Paulette added coordinating crochet edges to give a finished look.

Each is one is $25.

For the toddler learning their “ABC’s”–an “I Spy” ABC quilt. This non-gender quilt is machine pieced and machine quilted.

Each block of this quilt is a different block pattern with the same theme–floral. Maple leaves, grandma’s flower basket, Baltimore rose are all here. Pieced and appliquéd blocks are included along with some embellishments to add variety.

Patchwork tulips could not be more perfect for March!

These tulips have a bunny setting in the middle! Ms.Bunny is appliquéd flannel. The blue background is machine quilted in a simple cross hatch. The pastel plaid binding adds spring colors.

12.5″ x 18.5″ –sized to fit almost anywhere. $50. (SOLD)

Jumping ahead to fall, we have two new items, both for your table and an holiday flannel.

Nothing beats flannel for the winter months! This pre-printed flannel lap quilt is 39″ x 53″ and $125. It is machine quilted and has coordinating fabric on back.

My husband has an app on his phone that allows him to identify bird calls. But I think he and his phone would be very confused with these birds!

This piece of art was made by Janis R -of course, it was! I have fallen in love with all these birds and insects. Machine appliquéd with some embroidery and embellishments, perfect for all year!

Remember all those “not quite finished” quilt tops from my daughter. Here is another one finished!

Actually the colors are a little softer than represented in this photo.

As we were putting Spring/Easter items in the showcase at Church, a church member ask if we sell our items year around in addition to the Quilt Etc. Sale in October. We all responded with a loud YES. We love to make sure you can begin enjoying these items immediately–or start your gift shopping early. Contact any Quilters at First member and we will help you get what you want. Leave a comment below and it goes to my email.

The Quilt Etc Sale is on the calendar for October 16 – 18.

Enjoy March–there can be lots of surprises.