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Hand quilted Holly Leaf quilt for auction. |
There's nothing like blustery, 30- and 40-degree temperatures to get you in the mood for quilts and quilting. I spent most of the day yesterday at the
Open House and Charity Quilt Auction at
Pins and Needles Quilt Shop demonstrating free-motion quilting. Here (left) is one of the top bid-drawers, a hand-quilted holly leaf bed quilt—very graphic with all solid fabrics and a contemporary red and yellow-green color palette.
I understand the bidding process is still going—due to late night news clips on Channels 3 and 12—so go to the
Facebook page and email a bid before it's too late. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army Angel Tree and Make a Wish. Also among the quilts in the auction was a vintage Dresden Plate quilt top.
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Antique quilt top and hand-quilted bed quilt are items in the Charity Quilt Auction. |
There were lots of door prizes and special holiday sales on fabric. Quilting classes for 2014 are scheduled and there was a discount for early registrations.
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Patterns for the Honeybell tote bag (left top) and quilt are available.
The Kaleidoscope runner is an upcoming class. |
The shop was decked in holiday finery and hot and cold refreshments were served.
The handmade tree ornaments caused such a buzz, that the shop is taking orders for them.
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Holiday decorations made by the shop owner and staff. |
My demonstration table was right next to the cookies. (Oh well, someone had to be in that space, right?!)
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Hot and cold refreshments were served. |
And, the piping hot wassail hit the spot!