up the Calendar!  Sorry----we will be working on things to get it back up and running soon!

will be this weekend Dec 2nd and 3rd!  Come on down and Play!

Hop on in for savings during this exciting event!  You'll find something different at each shop including prizes, freebies, and maybe a surprise or two!

Dates: Friday September 23rd to Saturday October 1st
Times: Vary at each shop

Barb's Sewing Center
2310-A Whitesburg Drive
Huntsville, AL
256-539-2414

Hooked On Quilting
8 Elkton Pike
Fayetteville, TN
931-433-1886

Patches & Stitches
603 Humes Avenue
Huntsville, AL
256-533-3886

Peace By Piece Quilt Shop
16426 Highway 72
Rogersville, AL
256-247-0772

Quilters Combo
8006 Madison Pike
Suite #20-C
Madison, AL
256-325-7587

(We are having our shop hop starting the 23rd and ending on the 8th of October)

Here are some do's and don't's that I have learned over the years:

Do NOT store the quilt where it will be in direct contact with wood (such as cedar chests) because the wood has chemicals and oils that can cause staining on the quilt.  I have plastic liners on the shelf in my linen closets.

Do NOT store the quilt in plastic bags, especially in humid climates.  The closed environment where air can not circulate promotes growth of mold and mildew.  I have several antique pieces that have gray areas from mold/mildew stains.

Do NOT store the quilt with starch in the fabric as this will attract bugs who love to eat the starch and get some of the cotton fiber, too.

Do NOT store in constant direct sunlight or constant fluorescent lighting because this can cause fading of the fabrics. One of my quilts faded significantly when it was displayed for several months in a front window of a quilt shop

for sale!  Machine comes with Quilters Cruise Control Stitch regulator and laser pointer.  Quilting Frame can be configured 5 or 10 feet long.  Asking $2000.00.  Will sell separately! Will get you the contact email if interested!

Okay--there is a new Athens Quilt Guild for those needing/wanting one during the day time hours.  The 1st meeting will be May 9th from 10 am to 12 am. Location: Church Of Christ on Luca Ferry.  It will meet the 2nd Monday of each month.

Quilts by the River 2011 Quilt Show on Friday March 18th and Saturday March 19th.  Location:  Edgemont United Methodist Church Family Life Center 1330 Eauclaire Avenue, Florence AL.

Admission $5.00

for more information visit their website  http://www.freewebs.com/bbqg

Have a customer who would like to sell a medium size dress form in very good shape.  She is asking $50.00 and will deliver it to the shop for who ever purchases it to pick up.  She lives a bit out of town.