FABRIC FRIDAY

More lovely fabrics have slipped in between storms....
You will love the breath of SPRING
they have brought with them.....

Lecien.....from little things....by Sarah Fielke

Oh my heart be still...there are coordinating dots & stripes.  The colors are wonderful!

And of course the little birdies (i heart birdies!)

Benartex....Floralicious

Michael Miller....Peace, Love, Happiness

Come by and visit,  they look much better in person!

Civil War Chronicles Update

All our lovely ladies who are participating in this wonderful

CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES 

Block of The Month Program,

We want you to be aware that we have

changed the time of the

Monthly TUTORIAL

it is held the Second Saturday

of each month @ 9:00 AM

(the previous time was 1:00)

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!

We still have a few kits available for anyone who wants to join us.
Call the store and reserve yours today!

Fabric Friday

Well it's still Friday....
Our post is a little late today since I just got a new computer:) and have been setting it up so I can get back to work bringing you all the things you love to see!
Some of our favorite designers & mfgs have given us more fun selections...
And some new collections I know you are going to love!

Riley-Blake....SweetNothings

Moda.....Oh My
(The colors are so much better in person, they don't
photograph true)

Melissa White.....Fairytale Garden   by Rowan
(Two beautiful colorways....Love the birds)

Paintbrush Studio's.....The Blue Skies Collection

What can I say but.....ENJOY!!

February Friendship Basket Club

Ahhh..... The Month of LOVE!!
February can be so unpredictable....Weather can be mild or horrific, celebrations have slowed down yet the days seem to short to accomplish everything we have on our list.  We find ourselves caught in the winter doldrums & patiently waiting for the signs of spring.


I find it interesting that February is the month most people make their summer vacation plans.....Quilter's, they retreat! 
February & March are the biggest months for quilting retreats.  Now you could chalk it up to many things.....cabin fever, wanderlust, but being the month of LOVE.....I think it's all about the human connection.
As women we give, give, give from October through December... cooking, gifting, making sure every hope & dream for the holidays come true. 

Then February arrives..... we give ourselves a little gift, maybe a little splurge. 
It seems women naturally crave the companionship of those who know us & understand us best.....our sisters, friends & confidants. 

It reminds me of "Anne of Green Gables"  when Anne Shirley confides in Marilla...."Do you think that I shall ever have a bosom friend?  An intimate friend, you know....a really kindred spirit to whom I can confide my inmost soul.  I've dreamed of meeting her all my life". 

Shortly after, Anne meets Diana Barry & a friendship begins.  Anne has finally met her bosom friend, her kindred spirit.  They take an oath to be faithful to each other for as long as the sun & moon shall endure.

I recently attended a retreat at Bryce Canyon.  A lovely woman/quilter has been organizing this retreat/reunion for around 20 years.  It was such fun watching as old friends reunited.  Many consider this yearly ritual sacred, they make the trip to reconnect, refresh, & relax with their kindred spirits, their bosom friends.  It's like the "March of the Penguins" .... driven by nature to make the trek.....& nothing short of death will part them.
As the days progressed it was exciting to see new friendships blossom.  New opportunities to form bonds of friendship which held all the promise if nurtured tenderly, they too would become kindred spirits, bosom friends.

It gave me cause to reflect on my dearest friends, the kindred spirits, who hold a place of honor in my heart, whether they are near or far, they are always with me!

Remember:  "A friend is a gift you give yourself"

Till next time....

February Templates click    "HERE"

Friendship February Recipe

Layered Cheesecake Dessert:

This comes to me by way of another friend, and yes I did a little tweeking of the recipe again...
I told you I just can't help myself.  I must say that once it's made, it's almost too beautiful to eat!

3 C. sliced fresh strawberries
3 T. sugar
3 C. fresh blueberries
2 (8oz.) pkgs cream cheese, softened
2 C. cold milk
1 (3.4 oz.) pkg Instant vanilla pudding
2 C. thawed Cool Whip Lite topping
1 (16 oz.) Sara Lee frozen pound cake, cut into 1"cubes

Combine sliced strawberries with sugar, refrigerate.  In a seperate bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy.  Mix powdered pudding package with 2 C. milk, then beat into the cream cheese
and mix well.  Add 1 1/2 C. of the whipped topping and fold well into the mixture.

Now grab a lovely Trifle dish and lets build this beauty!

Start with a layer of cake, then berries, then cheesecake mixture, repeat cake,
berries & cheesecake mixture.  If you have a very tall dish you may have
enough for another small layer.

I finish it off with the leftover whipped topping and a few berries to decorate the top.  Then refrigerate covered until time to serve.

Ahhh....Heaven!