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Merry Christmas from the Girls!

2011-12-18T15:01:00.000-08:00

Molly and Mia are wishing you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

BARN QUILT

2011-11-08T13:07:00.000-08:00

This is my first attempt at making a barn quilt....not easy getting the lines straight!! Hopefully next one will be much easier!!

GOOD WITCH...BAD WITCH!!!

2011-10-31T12:17:00.001-07:00

Shh!!! Dont tell them..but Mia( calico) is my sweet lovable girl and Molly ( Black) is my slightly cranky girl....But I love them the same!!

Happy Hallowen,
Peg

QUILTED CROW PATTERNS

2011-10-20T11:57:00.000-07:00

This free slideshow design customized with Smilebox

"Kitty Photo Shoot"

2011-09-16T16:16:00.000-07:00

Well...so much for getting this pic!!! Kitty (Mia) thinks that I should be photo shooting her since she is posing so pretty!!! She is such a ham!!! Look at me... aren't I CUTE!!! I guess I can try again when she is napping. She also thinks that everything I am working on is a play toy...NO..mischievious Mia!! You cannot bat my hard work around the house!

Primitive ABC Witch Pinkeep Pillow

2011-09-16T15:18:00.000-07:00

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I just love this little Primitive ABC Witch pinkeep pillow. Just in time for fall!!
Pumpkins,cat,witch and bat make this a perfect decoration to put in one of my wooden bowls for Halloween. I thought that it needed a little something else, so I searched thru my box of findings and came upon this cute little key which I attached to the pillow with a tiny black pin......Just what it needed!!! Such a simple little project...but it just makes me happy!! If you like this stitchery, find it at "Primitive Stitchin" website.

GF Oatmeal Cookies

2011-09-04T10:35:00.000-07:00

Oatmeal Cookies..Yum Yum!! But this is not your average cookie, they are gluten free.
For many years my tummy has given me problems and about a year ago it was out of control. I was told that I had IBS or some similar condition, but always felt like something else was going on. Why am I so extemley tired and why do I always feel like I am sick? So a friend suggested that I go gluten free for a week or so and see if that helped. WOW!!! I didnt believe it! My tummy felt much better and my digestion seemed normal.So..GLUTEN FREE it is!! I have to admit that it has not been all that easy and I occasionally have a pitty party for myself, but it is worth the trouble.
It will be a year in October since I have been GF and I have done a lot of trial and error especially when it comes to baking. Some baked items just are not good! But, this oatmeal cookie recipe is good and I make it a lot...it satifys my sweet tooth and doesnt cost a fortune. Here is the recipe that I got from one of the GF blogs with a few changes. Although these are good, dont ditch your favorite Oatmeal cookie recipe for this GF recipe....because they arent the same as good old fashioned " white flour" cookies.

GF OATMEAL COOKIES

1/2 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teas. vanilla
1 large egg
3/4 cup GF flour ( I like Bob's Red Mill)
1/2 teas.xantham gum
1/2 teas baking soda
dash of salt
1/2 teas cinnamon
1/4 teas cloves
1 1/2 cups GF Oatmeal(Bob's Red Mill)
1/4 cup of walnuts, pecans, raisans,or whatever you prefer.(Optional)

Beat together..butter, sugars,egg and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients together and slowly add to the wet ingredients. Add the oatmeal last and mix. Bake at 350 aprox 10-12 minutes.

Cross Stitch Project

2011-08-17T06:27:00.000-07:00

This is the most recent finished project..." Hands to Work Heart to God".

Happy Stitching,
Peg

Cross Stitch Sampler

2011-08-16T06:17:00.000-07:00

Many of you probably do not know that I also have a passion for cross stitching and the bug has bitten again!
During my vacation I took a day trip and visited a couple stitchery shops. I was looking for a few small projects to do and wouldnt you know a very large "Sampler" caught my eye and I had to have it. The only problem is that I had forgotten just how bad the ole eyes are and trying to see the 34 count linen is almost impossible!
So after a new magnifier with a light and a larger count linen (28Ct),I am stitching away!!!
Another great find was the little scissors you see in the pic and an adorable thread separator that I had never seen before. I purchased this sweet little tin full of pins at our "Quilters Lawn Sale" and the pincushion is one that I made and use a lot.
LOVE YOUR COMMENTS!!!

Happy Stitching,
Peg

Wooly Pumpkin Pillow

2011-08-06T13:57:00.000-07:00

How fun this pillow was to make. The pattern is from the new Fall isssue of " Primitive Quilts and Projects. We have the magazine at the shop and also kits available for the pumpkin pillow project. I just love this new magazine that was created for the more primitive quilters and it fits in perfect at the Quilted Crow.
Have you seen this magazine? Your comments are welcome!!!

" SIMPLY PATRIOTIC"

2011-06-23T11:04:00.001-07:00

I have always liked to make quilts and do crafts by just using my own thoughts. Before I had the quilt shop I always did things my way and never followed a pattern, but with the quilt shop I must follow the rules of the patterns. I also find that I do not see many primitve or folkart patterns in the quilting industry and I feel there is a need for us "Primies" to have some options. This flag is the 1st of hopefully many patterns to come that I will be designing. I know...this flag could be more primitive..but I am testing the waters. What do you think? I made the flag so it would fit on the shop front door, it measures 29"x42" and is simple to make.
Just in time for July 4th, Labor Day, or just to honor our country. Leave your comment and you may win a FREE pattern.

Happy Quilting,
Peg

New Quilt " Me and My Shadow"

2011-06-23T10:12:00.000-07:00

Another quilt done!!! I love quilts with applique, but have to admit that I cheat when it comes to the applique part. No time for needle turn applique( although I do love the look) so I fuse my pieces down and do a small running stitch with co-ordinating thread so it doesnt show much. I also like to use a blanket stitch, but didnt on this quilt because I thought it would look to heavy. The meander quilting was done on my long arm (Millie) and yes.. I did quilt over everything. I know some of you do not like to quilt over applique, but I do not have a problem with it and kind of like the way it keeps the quilt flat.The pattern for this quilt is from Primitive Pieces by Lynda and is called " Me and My Shadow". Call shop or e-mail me for the pattern. Comments always welcome!

Peg
Quilted Crow

FRIENDSHIP ALBUM QUILT

2011-06-02T07:44:00.001-07:00

A quilt finished...Ya!!! I have been working on this quilt for a while and couldn't wait to finish it, I just love it! It started out to be a possible BOM for the shop, but realized that it more work to kit each month than I had time for, so it will be a shop sample for now then it will come home with me. The quilt is from the book " The Civil War Sewing Circle" by Kathleen Tracy and is called " Friendship Album Quilt". This book has many wonderful patterns and if you dont already own a copy it is well worth purchasing.
You may notice that my quilt is smaller than the book version...I put just one row of the album quilt blocks instead of two...this is so when it comes home it will fit onto the wall I have assigned to it and also because I was driving myself crazy picking the colors for the blocks ( hee..hee) and to think that I tell my customers not to fuss over the colors for scrappy quilts!!! I guess that I do not practice what I preach...can you believe that!!!
Well, anyway I am now working on a quilt called " Me and My Shadow" from Primitives by Lynda with lots of colors and applique( no wonder I found more gray hairs). Hope to post it soon! Look forward to your comments.

Happy Quilting,
Peg

CANDLE MATS

2011-04-19T08:33:00.000-07:00

Recently a great group of ladies visited the shop and one of them came with a wonderful candle mat pattern that she designed and samples to show. Knowing how I love candle mats and small projects, this is a perfect match for the shop,so this weekend I wanted to test run the pattern and it is great! I got on a roll and made 4 candlemats and cut out several more. The possiblities are endless with this pattern and its reversible!!! Use your favorite decorative stitch for around the circle or if your into embroidery use the center for your design. You can purchase the pattern "Reversible Candle Mat" at QUILTED CROW or contact Cindy at www.icanquilt.com
I am sure that you will enjoy making this candle mat as much as I did!

Happy Quilting,
Peg

WINTERBERRY LANE

2011-04-01T15:56:00.000-07:00

I know...we are all sick of winter and want it to go away!!! So, I hesitate to mention that WINTERBERRY LANE by Whimsicals has just arrived at the shop!! I was getting ready to close the shop for the day and in comes UPS with the complete collection. Shelly and I ripped open the boxes in excitement and started drooling over the fabric. This collection is a winner!!! The main panel has adorable snowmen, presents stacked high and a sleigh full of poinsettia's. The co-ordinating fabrics are in warm dusty colors creating a stunning pallette. This will be a quick yet wonderful quilt to make for anyone on your holiday list! Shop early for best selection.

"Little Hearts" for February!!

2011-02-01T11:07:00.000-08:00

This year is flying by and I cant believe its already February. So that means we need a project with Hearts to celebrate the month. I couldn't find a simple pattern that would not take a lot of time...so why not design something myself. Using Jo Mortons Annandale collection (pinks and browns) I put together a small wallhanging with(5) little heart blocks and (4) 4 patch blocks and embellished with some buttons. The finished quilt is about 20" square and perfect for a small table of wallhanging. The other little heart quilt could also be a small wallhanging,candle mat or trivet for your dish of chocolates!!! I will have the pattern directions and kits ready soon.

Happy Quilting,
Peg

Jo Morton's Leftovers

2011-01-31T11:28:00.001-08:00

I recently noticed this sweet little quilt in Jo Morton's book " Coming Home" and knew that I had to make it! So I gathered up my "leftover" fabrics from my Jo Morton collections and here it is. The sample is on display at the shop along with the book and lots of Jo Morton fabrics in case you dont have them already. Mia (Little Sis) always gives her approval by rolling on every project...it took several tries to get this picture without her in the middle of the quilt....she kind of matches the color of the quilt so I guess she figured she belonged on it! I have to laugh, her eyes look like she has eyeliner or mascara on and she looks so big..but she is actually a very small kitty and quite photogenic don't you think!

Happy Quilting,
Peg

New Kitten

2010-12-26T12:01:00.000-08:00

Recently we added a new member to the family (Mia) a calico kitten. She was an orphan that was dropped off at a local feed store along with her brothers and needed a home...so home she came! Molly, our other cat wasnt having anything to do with Mia, but with lots of persistent Mia has finally gotten Molly to play with her and be nice! I love watching them ...my 2 girls Molly and Mia (my M&M's).Look at those wild wiskers and yes Mia is in the Christmas tree peeking out!

Apple Pie

2010-12-26T11:23:00.000-08:00

Its the day after Christmas and I am baking again!!! I didnt get to make my hubby's favorite ( Apple Pie) for Christmas dinner..so decided to do it today. Why is it that baking makes such a mess....flour everywhere as you can see. Its true I am not a neat baker but as my Mother used to say ...no good baker is a neat baker. My mother who was a wonderful baker , made the best apple pies and crust and her sugar cookie recipe is the best ever!! I have tried other recipes, but my husband and sons always know and remind me that they do not taste the same so I have learned not to mess with a good thing. Of all the things that I bake, these are the two that bring back fond memories of Mom and what a wonderful women she was. Her life was about family and making all her children (total 7) and grandchildren feel special! So baking this pie was actually a labor of love and fond memories!!

2010-12-11T11:26:00.000-08:00

Mark your calendars for our " HOLLY JOLLY" FABRIC SALE!! Christmas fabric on the bolt will be on sale Dec 14th - Dec 23th. Christmas fabric will be 40% OFF with a minimum purchase of 1 yard cut per bolt. While fabric lasts!!

HOLIDAY CLOSING....The shop will be closed from Dec 24th - Dec 27th (Friday-Monday).
Will re-open on Dec 28th (Tuesday).

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the "Crow" girls....Peg, Shelly and Evie.

Winter has Arrived!!!

2010-12-08T06:48:00.001-08:00

Brr.....is it COLD!!! Everyone knows that I hate the cold, it makes my bones ache. But the first clean fluffly snow of the season nestled on the cabin and in the yard is so very pretty and I cant help but appreciate the beauty in it all!!! The bunny in the wagon was buried under all the snow so I brushed him off and took his picture, after all he is braving the snow and cold! (Ha). The other picture is of "Chilly Willy" the store mascot for the winter. He is such a sweet snowman....he smiles at everyone when they enter the store and never complains about anything!
Finally, I know that I am a really bad blogger(slacker), but hope to do better with the new year..so dont give up on me!

Happy Holidays to Everyone!!!
Peg

Tangled Threads

2010-09-26T14:30:00.000-07:00

New fabric "Tangled Threads" from Whimsicals just arrived and I couldnt wait to make a project. With so little time it had to be small and I found the perfect little pattern from Atkinson Designs "strip zips". The border print worked out great in this sample and it turned out so cute! I just love all the fabric collections from Whimsicals ,her designs are so sweet, very folkarty and warm my quilting soul! I cant wait to see what she has next! Patterns will be arriving soon and I hope to have fabric kits available since small amounts of fabric are required.
Let me know what you think and I will pick a winner to receive a (fabric kit w/pattern)for the strip zips bag. Drawing on Oct 24th, 2010.

Happy Quilting,
Peg

Quilt Top DONE!!!

2010-06-03T07:40:00.000-07:00

The "Midnight Garden" quilt is finished and ready to be quilted!!I will probably put on my long arm and do a simple quilting pattern....no time for fussy quilting!
I really like the way that the black frames the blocks, the rich color tones and the black and cream toile with the birds. The binding will be black to frame the quilt.
Hope you all like it! You can thank "Jo Morton" for the beautiful fabrics and the great pattern. LEAVE ME A COMMENT and I will put your name in for a drawing of " Jo Mortons" fat eights " Needful Bundle". I will pick the winner on June 30th, 2010.

Happy Quilting,
Peg

" A Quilt for Me" continues

2010-05-25T07:09:00.000-07:00

Well, with an hour here and there I have managed to get all the blocks made for my
" Midnight Garden" quilt. Another Saturday night, with nothing on the tube ( that I want to see) and the hubby watching his Nascar Racing, I decided to work on the quilt! I am not sure what it is about this quilt that calls to me, but I am loving it! Here is the 1st row and the others are just about finished.
I even started cutting some 1 1/2" squares from the leftovers so that I can make the
"Sisters" quilt from our Little Womens Club. I am determined to also get this done!
KEEP POSTED.....

Happy Quilting,
Peg

A QUILT FOR ME!!

2010-05-18T06:52:00.000-07:00

It started on Mothers Day...coming back from breakfast. I thought about all the long arm quilting that needed to be done and that I should go to the shop for the rest of the day. But a little voice inside kept saying " Do something for Yourself". So, with that thought I pulled out a project that I have been wanting to do for sometime now. Most of the fabric was already picked out, so I dusted off my Bernina, starting cutting and piecing...........it felt so good!!! Pictured are some of the blocks that will go into the quilt. Of course Jo Morton fabrics are being used along with one of her patterns called " Midnight Garden" from the 2009 American Patchwork Quilting magazine. Watch for more pictures to come!!! I am determined to finish this quilt so I can have something new in my house.
How come the floor in my sewing room looks so clean...swiffers are a wonderful thing!
Happy Quilting.
Peg

Jo Morton " Little Womens " Club

2010-05-14T06:18:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was our Jo Morton " Little Women's" club and I couldn't believe that almost everyone had their project finished. Each of the "Sisters" quilts were made with different colorways, some with black , others with blue, brown, chedder and one with pink. What a show!!! These girls are so dedicated and come to the meeting enthusiatic and eager for the next project( even though there are some moans about the small pieces). I am so proud of these girls and I would bet that Jo Morton would be to......keep up the good work girls!!!
Also, a big THANK YOU to everyone that supports the shop!!!

Keep Quilting,
Peg

NEEDFUL BUNDLES

2010-04-03T11:51:00.000-07:00

At the "Crow" I've always had lots of fat quarters on the shelves. Because many people find it hard to choose colors,I found myself putting more and more co-ordinating fat quarter bundles together. Although labor intense, most people go for the bundles of fat quarters because they are convenient,they match and as I have heard them so often say... " I NEED THESE!"". So, comes the phrase " NEEDFUL BUNDLES". Don't we all (as quilters) need more fabric and chocolate( oh,that's a whole different subject) but the Easter bunny does have chocolate for tomorrow and I think someone got into it early........?? I wonder who it was?? But anyway back to the needful bundles.......
Most of the "needful bundles" are rolls of 6 or 8 fats of collections or colorways.
We have many bundles from the collections of Jo Morton, Kansas Trouble, Bonnie Blues and Red Roosters Whimsicals . I love the way they look sitting in a wooden bowl or old trunk and hope you like them to!! Stop by and purchase a "Needful Bundle" for a project, your stash or to just display in your favorite bowl or basket.
HAPPY EASTER!!!

Happy Quilting,
Peg

2010 " Sampler Block of Month"

2010-02-18T06:53:00.000-08:00

Good Morning Everyone..........Is it just me or is winter ever going to end!!! This seems like the longest winter we have had in a while.Spring where are you? I have finished making the blocks for our 2010 Sampler BOM that will start in March. For those that did not sign up for the Civil War Tribute Bom this would be a great quilt to do. There are 12 blocks made from a "new" Civil War fabric collection. We will begin in March ....block is $6.00 per month ( pattern/fabric) and the finishing kit will be available about mid way thru program. Mailing is available upon request.

Happy Quilting,
Peg