New LQS in American Fork, Utah

1:26:00 PM
Posted by Nanette Merrillin 5 comments

Yesterday I had just a few minutes to dash into a new quilt shop in my area.   It is called The Quiltmakers Shop.  I love when quilt stores are in vintage homes.  It makes such a comfortable place to shop.   The store is managed by my good friend Suzanne.  I met Suzanne nearly 20 years ago.  And I've taken classes from her.  She's an amazing quilter and a rock of a person. Wouldn't you know, the day I visited the shop is Suzanne's day off. I'm

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Advance Addition - Lakehouse pattern and fabric featuring Pam Kitty Morning

10:52:00 PM
Posted by Nanette Merrillin 19 comments

It is pretty heady feeling to open a box and receive an ADVANCE COPY of a pattern I've been adoring and a full kit to make it.  I mean really.  I've been dreaming about how fun it will be to make Holly's pattern for lunch boxes with PKM fabric.  And now I have my chance.   Generosity doesn't fall in my lap like this everyday.  The pattern is available next month here at FQS.  Pam's next line of fabric is called "Pam Kitty Picnic"  and will be available

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What has been going on Part Two (again, lots of family photos - you have been warned)

8:29:00 AM
Posted by Nanette Merrillin 13 comments

After dropping Laurie off at the MTC we drove straight to vacation at my sister's family ranch in Star Valley, Wyoming.  It was so wonderful to be with extended family and relax after the hectic pace of the last few weeks. This year it was all about the grandchildren.  Allison is old enough to really enjoy the ranch this year and being with her cousins is a top priority for her.  She was able to use those red boots and lead the horse around the little corral.  Even

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What has been going on Part One (caution: lots of family pictures)

7:51:00 AM
Posted by Nanette Merrillin 22 comments

A week ago we took daughter #7, Laurie, to the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah and dropped her off to start her 18 month LDS mission. She will leave next week for the Everett, Washington area.  AKA Snohomish County area where my friend Nan of Pots and Pins lives.  Laurie is smart, and pretty, and funny, and has a desire to serve a mission for our church.  It is my job to support her 100%, even though it crushes me to not see her for 1.5 years!  We

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Fabric Friday - It's been a while...

1:36:00 PM
Posted by Nanette Merrillin 17 comments

I'm missing my sewing machine lately so I'm dreaming of working on projects that I can't fit into my August schedule right now.  We have my daughter and son-in-law visiting from Oklahoma, another daughter and boyfriend here form California,  a big party this weekend with extended family and friends, followed by my 7th daughter Laurie, entering the LDS Missionary Training Center on Wednesday next week. Whew. Fabric and sewing make me happy and calm frazzled nerves.  So enjoy this filler post with beautiful vintage fabric to sooth and

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Royal Corgi

7:13:00 AM
Posted by Nanette Merrillin 11 comments

Busy busy busy few weeks ahead for me.  But I am still trying to squeak in time for my London 2013 quilt.  Hope you are having a nice August.
-nanette

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