Wooly Pumpkin Pillow

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"

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"

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

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

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

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!!

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