Quilter's Pantry view from our deck

Good evening from the deck of Quilter's Pantry.  

It was a busy weekend and a sad weekend. A high school classmate of mine who was a few year younger than me lost her battle with cancer on Sunday.  We had been close in school and had reconnected after many years on facebook a few years ago.  She fought her battle for nearly two years.  She had been a blessing and such an inspiration through all her struggles. Always positive and smiling.  She loved life, God and her family and friends.   I will miss her, but know she no longer is in pain. And someday I'll see her again.  Rest in peace Biz. 

I did spend part of the weekend creating yet another quilt!  Pics will follow as soon as the top is complete.

October arrived with cooler temps and my Christmas cactus must have thouthg it was December. It has nearly 16 buds on it!  Can't wait for the blooms.  


I hope everyone is having a great and blessed week so far.  


Happy Quilting


Phyllis

Quilter's Pantry prepares for October

Hello everyone. 

It's been a very busy week at work. By the time I got home each night I was so tired all I felt like doing was sitting instead of quilting. I know you all have times like that too.  But, we are gearing up again with more energy to quilt, create and have fun!

We are looking forward to the leaves turning, the cooler temps, the beautiful clouds that come during fall, and to working on more quilts and guilty things. 

I know some are already following the count down until Christmas, and I am looking at the calendar to see that I still have 2 1/2 months to go!  All too soon that time frame will be cut shorter and shorter. So for those who have quilts to make or already have the quilt tops done and need them quilted --- check out Quilter's Pantry web site.  If you are one who doesn't quilt but would love to have a quilt to give as a gift ----check out Quilter's Pantry's web site. 

 




















For those just not ready to be thinking about Christmas here is a picture I took several years ago that is one of my favorites.  There is just something about the beauty that fall brings! 

And for those who are looking for someplace to go in October -- Jonesborough and the surrounding area has a two festivals going on for you to visit.  One is the National Storytelling Festival held in Jonesborough,TN. October 7 - 9 You can click on the link at the side and read all about it.  

There is also the Unicoi County Apple Festival.  October 7 - 8.

These two events take place on the same weekend, but you can attend both.

While you are in the area give us a call or drop us a comment and stop in for a visit!

No matter what your plans are for this last day of September and the first part of October, I wish you all well.  I'll be here with more  soon.

Happy Quilting!

Phyllis

Good Morning

Good morning everyone. Just wanted to stop in quick to wish you all a great day.
For those getting ready for Christmas here is just one of the quilts I made and that you can buy at Quilter's Pantry web site.
 Perfect for baby or toddler.

Happy Quilting everyone. And if you're reading this blog, but not yet a quilter - Have a great day too!

Phyllis

Quilter's Pantry Tools of the trade

Hello all

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  I quilted on Sat and we went to visit some good friends today. It was nice to get away and relax in the Smokey Mountains of TN. Beautiful part of God's country!

For those who are new to quilting, watching this blog and want to learn to quilt and for those who just want to know the tools I use--- I've added a Tools of the Trade page listed above. I will be adding to it over time, complete with pictures, tips and tricks for using the tools.
I will also be adding hints tips and trick to quilting in general on that same page.

I hope you will find it helpful. If you have any questions let me know I'll try to help.

Til next time --- Happy Quilting!

Phyllis

Another rainbow tonight during a rain shower. I saw the rain out the front window and the sun shinning out the back window so grabed the camera to capture the rainbow. It touched down in our back yard!   Still looking for pot of gold as it was not at the end of this one.
It is Friday and I actually have the weekend off.  Planning to quilt!  I have a Christmas wall hanging loaded into the longarm ready to go. I'll post pictures when it's done.
Have a great weekend.

Happy Quilting!

Good morning all.  This rainbow made a complete arc just off our deck last night after the rain storm.  We are blessed with our view and enjoy the chance to step out on the deck and relax from time to time.

Now, time to get back to quilting!  Have a great day everyone. More tips, quilts and quotes coming soon!

You Know You're a Quilter When...

Here you will read the many signs of being a quilter. So many little things we all seem to have, to do, to visualize, or to think that other's don't until they are quilters too (or live with a quilter). 

I've made this as a page also as I will be adding on to it over time. 
 

1) You have threads on all your clothes, even as they come fresh out of the dryer.

2) You have quilter's pins stuck in the sun visor of your car.

3) You see quilt blocks in the carpet at the doctor's office - or other public places

4) You see someone's outfit and want to use the fabric from it in your latest quilt.

5) You know it is o.k. to pet on fabric in the store.

6) You understand that a Fat Quarter is not a bad term

7) You have children who can tell you the names of quilt blocks.

8) You plan your vacation around a quilt show (or two)

9) You make sure you know where the quilt shops are in the area you are vacationing in

10) You take your sewing machine with you on your vacation.

11) You have a pad of paper and pencil, or pen next to your bed to write quilting related thoughts on when you wake up in the middle of the night.

12) You use the napkin in the restaurant to copy the quilt pattern of the quilt that hangs on the wall (Thanks Diane for that one!)

13) You think an iron makes a perfect Christmas or birthday gift! (Hint, hint)

14) You get a package in the mail of fabric pieces from someone you don't know at all and are thrilled.

15) You make sure you have your sewing machine and supplies ready to grab and take with you in the case of a bad storm and evacuation notice.

16) You have a pair of scissors in your purse. As well as pins, needles, thread, and pieces of fabric.

17) You carry a photo album around of all your quilts, but the kids/grandkids photos are at home.

18) You have a stash at your house and it's all legal.

19) You take down all the art work displayed on your walls and put up your quilts and wall hangings.

20) You can't drive past a quilt shop without stopping in.

21) You get asked if you are a quilter and you haven't said a word.

22) You get asked if you sew and you say, 'No, I'm a quilter'.  

23) You have several pairs of scissors and none are for cutting paper.

24) You understand: LQS, FQ, WIP, LOF, WOF, D9P, BOM, STD, HST, FMQ,  LAQ and more 

25) You laugh at the above because you know what I'm talking about and are ready to add your own!

 Let me know what yours are and I'll add them to the list! 

Happy Quilting