THE QUILTING ATTIC

NEW LISTINGS

2009-07-09T20:51:00.007-05:00

My ArtFire shop has new listings!

There are more dolls listed so please check them out...they are gorgeous. To many things and not enough time to devote to "older" hobbies is forcing me to down size my crafting/sewing room. So my "lose" might be your "gain".

You can see them at http://www.handmadewithlove.artfire.com
I will be listing more of my beauties soon so check back often.
Thanks for looking.

In and Because of HIM,
Susan

OH RUBY!

2009-07-07T07:26:00.004-05:00

Written by women for women. You don't want to miss this ezine. Find RUBY at http://magazineruby.wordpress.com/subscribe/

Don't miss the chance to take FLAT SYDNEY on your ADVENTURES and share them with the world. Curious...check her out in this months issue of RUBY.

HANDMADE WITH LOVE at ArtFire also has new products! ONE OF A KIND Handmade Porcelain Dolls.

Grandpa Grandmas Attic on Etsy AND Hand Made With Love. Handmade With Love is having a Christmas in July sale...go check it out.

In and Because of HIM,
Susan

2009-07-03T21:33:00.005-05:00

CONGRATULATIONS to "busyhsmom"!
She is the winnner of the FREE JULY ISSUE of Ruby ezine.

Our firts issue is LIVE and ONLINE! Be among the first to subscribe. With articles that are clean, helpful and fun we know there will be something for everyone.

Our Homeschool editor, Melissa Warren, has an article about kites. You can have fun with The Adventures of FLAT SYDNEY...I can't wait to take her on her first field trip! There are articles on Home, Cooking, Color Pages, Paper Dolls (none of us are really ever to old to color or play with paper dolls...right?)...Devotions, by yours truely, Music, Continuing Story, Gardening....and oh so MUCH MORE~

Just copy and paste this link into your browser http://magazineruby.wordpress.com/subscribe/ OR if you prefer click on the Ruby avitar to the right of this column to take a peek at the RUBY BLOG. Do yourself a favor and check out the PREMIER ISSUE for just $2.75. You will be glad you did....then if you like what you see (and I'm sure you will) don't keep it a secret tell all your friends. I'm sure they will want an issue for themselves; they may even decide to subscribe for the year.

In and Because of HIM,
Susan

RUBY Live and Online July 1

2009-06-27T09:08:00.002-05:00

Written FOR real women, BY real women!

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Featuring columns on:

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There is a new E-Magazine in Town!

Don't forget to post a comment for a chance to win a FREE issue of Ruby!

EXCITEMENT is in the AIR

2009-06-26T18:16:00.003-05:00

Hi all. It seems that all I can talk about these days is RUBY! The publisher just emailed me with a "look see" at 2 of the Devotions and OH MY GOSH it was wonderful. More than I had ever expected it to be.

All editors have seen a "sneak preview" of the magazine and I must say it is a work to be proud of. Karen has put together a magazine that God will use in many ways for years to come.

Please join us

Just click on the name:RUBY

In and Because of HIM,
Susan
Devotions Editor
Ruby Magazine

Port Mansfield Vacation

2009-06-24T08:39:00.007-05:00

Beautiful sunsets over the King Ranch as seen from the end of the 500 foot pier at Bay Pirate.

DH and I just returned from our 4 day/3 night vacation in Port Mansfield, Texas. The very best fishing vacation spot in the world.

We stayed in one of The Bay Pirate rental homes. It was not only beautiful but it was also peaceful and relaxing. Their rentals are the most comfortable and clean we have ever stayed in. They offer a full kitchen and all the amenities you would find in a full service hotel. Hospitality is their motto.

We enjoyed a private pier where we caught sea trout and had the time of our life. Many species of fish can be found in the Laguna Madre. And just riding around town was a treat in that there are deer just sitting in yards and roaming the town.

There was a large pig that comes off the King Ranch to eat with the deer and take a cool dip in the water trough. Wild turkey, coon and a myriad of other wild animals can be seen at any given time.

We ate at the nicest little place for breakfast and ribs for dinner. Breakfast was a treat. Greg, the owner, cooks up eggs to order right in front of you while you're filling your plate with sausage, bacon, biscuit, hash browns, etc. from the buffet. It won't take you long to find them they are right on the main road...Sweet Gregory P's Smokehouse Grill. Greg & Miriam own it and they can be also be found online at www.sweetgregoryps.com

Click on Bay Pirate to find them and book your stay today.

A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE JULY ISSUE by Simply Posting to this Blog

2009-06-23T08:24:00.005-05:00

WIN ONE FREE ISSUE of Ruby!

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In and Because of HIM,
Susan

HOOP SISTERS PROGRAM

2009-06-18T22:19:00.005-05:00

It's A Stitch quilt store in Humble, Texas is featuring a new program where you quilt in your embroidery hoop.

Click the link to check it out: It's A Stitch

RUBY

2009-06-18T06:23:00.000-05:00

Just a few more days and we go “live”!

Quilting Trivia

2009-06-16T07:56:00.001-05:00

Quilting Trivia

6/14/2009

When you think you've answered the questions correctly, or have given up, scroll down to see the answers.

Trivia Questions and Answers

Now don't peek!
Get Ready.....
Get Set.....
GO!
QUESTIONS:

1.The quilt block, “Harrison Rose” commemorates what famous American President?
2.The “Ohio Star” quilt pattern is often found in antique Amish quilts. True or False
3.A disease with which many quilters are afflicted.
4.Rule of thumb, when lifting heavy objects turn with your feet rather than your body. True or False
5.Which way should you press seams? Light to Dark or Dark to Light?
6.The character “Sophia” in the movie “How to Make an American Quilt” was portrayed by what actress?

ANSWERS:

1.President William Henry Harrison
2.True.
3.Fabriholism, Quiltaholism at this time no one offers a 12 step program to overcome these illnesses.
4.True, do not turn with your body. If you must change directions do so with your feet.
5.Light to Dark.
6.Lois Smith.

See you next week with more QUILTING TRIVIA.

July Issue of RUBY

2009-06-16T06:58:00.003-05:00

You can subscribe here. http://magazineruby.wordpress.com/subscribe/

RUBY is a new ezine that will feature items of interest to many women today. It will not feature advertisments to distract you from the zines message. There are 16 sections from 12 different points of view.

RUBY encourages her readers to submit personal stories, pictures, etc. So, why not subscribe and join in on the fun.

In and Because of HIM,
Susan Peterman
Devotions Editor

I AM JUST SO EXCITED

2009-06-11T18:45:00.005-05:00

RUBY

You can now subscribe to Ruby by clicking on the RUBY graphic here. Once on RUBY blog you can us the page Tab at the top – Subscribe. Subscribe to the Ruby Blog-Click HERE! Subscribe to Ruby by Email

Single Issues are $2.75 each (this option will be available once we have the July issue complete).

Or you may also subscribe for 1 year at $13.75

This is for 6 issues – Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept and Nov.

All the editors of the zine are so excited to launch the first week in July. It is getting so close.

Please visit and see what is in store. We think you'll like it as much as we do!

In and Because of HIM,
Susan

AND WE HAVE A WINNER

2009-06-08T07:01:00.005-05:00

AND THE WINNER IS.................

Christy said...
hah! I'm first! I guess i'll never win the apron hehehe. I love the yoyo flower bag. It's so dainty!!

Actually Christy was NOT first...but I chose not to publish comments until the contest was over. SO, CHRISTY IS OUR WINNER!!!!!

Thank you all for your posts! It has taken me a bit of time to get back to my blog. For that I appologize...life seems to "elidue me".

YEAH CHRISTY.

In and Because of HIM,
Susan

WHAT A GREAT DAY

2009-05-31T16:43:00.002-05:00

God is so good. That is a total understatement and one we will not know until we are with Him.

For those of you who don't know by now. I work for my local quilt store. It's A Stitch (www.itsastitchonline.com). I am the re-buyer...I get paid to spend their $. WHOO HOO!

Anyway, needing to make a few more dollars in my Etsy shop (www.GrandpaGrandmasAttic.etsy.com) and my Art Fire store (www.HandmadeWithLove.artfire.com) I asked if it would be a conflict of interest if I sold fabric. Promised her I would not carry anything the store carries. She said "YES". Judy and her husband, John, gave me their blessing.

They are really two very awesome people (not just because of this). They really are. They have 2 daughters. One of which is a two time cancer survivor. Kim is a young woman who has surmounted tremendous odds and God has been very good to her and her parents.

So, now I'm off to my sewing room to get ready for the transformation! Next Saturday my DH and I are off to the local wholesaler and I'll start buying fabric to put in my online stores! This is so exciting!

I'll run take pics of the before and post them. THEN after I buy my first few bolts I'll be off to post those and hopefully sell....sell....sell......!

See y'all in a bit.

In and Because of HIM,

Susan

Sewing Room

2009-05-30T15:54:00.008-05:00

Here is a picture of the apron I made this morning! The fabric I chose, the pocket being sewn on and the finished project. Pretty wouldn't you agree?

Thought I'd post a couple pictures of my sewing room. Actually it was our garage at one point. BUT, has been taken over thanks to my DH! He gladly gave up all his domain for my sewing.

He wanted to put carpeting down but I protested and won~ after all I would be the one to have to vacuum and we all know what dropped pins, etc. do to vacuum cleaners. It was as good of an excuse as any right?

Maybe I'll post more photos. Like those of my bookshelves, ironing surface, computer area, and all my sewing stash! Well...maybe not ALL that would be a little...should I say overwhelming?

In and Because of HIM,
Susan

Pink and Green BLOG COLORS

2009-05-26T22:31:00.005-05:00

Be the 5th person to post in this blog and win this apron!

Hi everyone. Thank you for visiting my blog and Handmade With Love Art Fire store.
Here are just a couple more things that are pink and green in my store.

I would like to THANK everyone who has participated in the SEW WHAT blog tour...either by posting your shops or by visiting each day. We have had sew much fun with this.

A BIG THANK YOU goes to Karen Gass our BLOG QUEEN...she has worked very hard putting this together for us. SOOOOOOOOOO give her a big "5 thumbs up"! Way to go Karen...way to go.

Thanks again for supporting your SEW WHAT guild!

Susan

Apron Pattern

2009-05-24T08:54:00.003-05:00

Working hard on a new project.

Hope to have it completed and ready for PDF publishing soon.
I think everyone will like it. The pattern will be simple and easy; instructions will be easy to follow and it won't use much yardage!

Speaking of yardage...I will be putting all fabric in my Etsy and Art Fire shops on sale this week.

Check out will be very simple....Decide what you want...make your purchase...difference in price will be refunded same day as purchase if using PayPal option.

Happy shopping!

2009-05-19T09:27:00.001-05:00

Visit Indiepublic

SEW WHAT BLOG TOUR

2009-05-19T07:32:00.002-05:00

OMG!
Sew loving the SEW WHAT BLOG Tour!
AWESOME blogs!
You really need to check it out.
Click HERE to start your tour.
Don't forget to scroll down and check out the shops that have been featured in the last few days.
Then continue to check back for the next 2 weeks to see new blogs.

In and Because of HIM,
Susan

MAY Flowers

2009-05-17T07:47:00.006-05:00

Wanted to share some of the beautiful MAY flowers found at our local community college. Lone Star College...

My finished project from SEW WHAT Guild

2009-05-16T10:02:00.005-05:00

I have promised for a very long time to publish the photo from my Fat Quarter exchange on SEW WHAT.

My exchange partner was Karen Gass.

Here is the before.....................................................and the after!

The planning was a community effort by my co-workers at It's A Stitch (my REAL job).

The implementing was challenging. However, I arose to the occasion and after snipping cutting and otherwise re-arranging the piece a million times...the decision was made to make QUILT DIVA just what she is...quirky and not so "put together" as it were.

Hope you enjoy her as much as I did in making the piece.

After our SEW WHAT BLOG TOUR we need to set that up...I'll do the planning and co-coordinating this time. ) D

Thanks Karen! This was SEW much fun.

THE QUILTING ATTIC: PINK AND GREEN....blog colors

2009-05-16T07:55:00.000-05:00

THE QUILTING ATTIC: PINK AND GREEN....blog colors

PINK AND GREEN....blog colors

2009-05-15T17:01:00.001-05:00

Sew What Blog Tour colors....YEA! Go...PINK and GREEN!

Happy Blog Days

2009-05-15T16:56:00.003-05:00

Today is the beginning of our SEW WHAT blog tour...

Don't forget to go to ArtFire.com and check it out. What a venue for selling Handmade! If you're a SEW WHAT blogger let us know what you think once you've made the tour!

Looking forward to seeing all the SEW WHAT BLOGS!

In and Because of HIM,
Susan

Ruby Magazine

2009-05-10T15:30:00.010-05:00

RUBY

An online magazine for the Work At Home Mom.
Keep an eye out for the first online edition.

In and Because of HIM,
Susan