Happy New Year!

 Hello and Happy New Year!

Things are moving along at Island Creations by Louise.

Who would have thought last year that we would be so far into a new store with lots of new merchandise here and coming in soon!

We have new fabrics from Moda, Free Spirit, Riley Blake Designs, Andover and P& B Textiles to name just a few.  We also have a smattering of fabrics from Benartex (Eleanor Burns' line "Whisper Rose") and Timeless Treasures (Fabrics for "Fabulous" a block of the month program).

We are expecting MORE fabrics from all of the above in this new year.

Shipping has continued to be slower than what we would like to see.  But we do know that all involved are doing their best to provide you with new patterns and fabrics as quickly as possible. So as the new items come in we will let know know on our social media platforms on Facebook and Instagram as Island Creations by Louise.  If you don't already follow us, look us up today. I know you will be happy you did!

We have several Block of the Month patterns that we will be highlighting in 2022.  I hope you will join me once a month to work on the Block of the Month of your choosing. Check out the Block of the Month offerings on the table the next time you visit the shop.

Also new in '22 (wow, that rhymes!) will be the monthly class geared for new quilters scheduled on the Third Friday of the Month starting in February. (This class is also good for seasoned quilters!)  In February we will be working on the Jelly Roll Race Pattern.  With your class enrollment, you will be able to purchase ONE Jelly Roll at half price! Newer quilters will be encouraged to sew a consistent 1/4" seam while seasoned quilters will be challenged to finish their tops before lunch! More details will be coming on this challenge.

Finally, Sleep in Your Own Bed is back in February! Join us on Friday night February11 from 6 PM to 9 PM and again on Saturday, Febraury 12 from 9 AM to 4 PM for this popular event.  February will be Quilters's choice.

However, look ahead to the March SIYOB (March 11 and 12) when March's topic will be all things Diamond!  We have several patterns and ideas for quilts and table runners using the 60 degree Diamond Ruler/Tool from Creative Grids.  Stop in sometimes this month or next to see the samples. But in the meantime mark your calendars for these popular events!

Check back often to see what is new.

In the meantime Happy New Year!

Louise, on the island, waiting for the snow to begin!

May 27th Update

A 1600 quilt (also known as the jelly roll race) has been in progress.

From this 

To this

Another sample has been made for the first SIYOB Retreat (Sleep In Your Own Bed). This one comes from my fat quarter stash rather than a jelly roll. Still makes a beautiful quilt and one that you could do if you wanted to purchase fat quarters instead of a jelly roll.

But the first retreat will be all about Jelly Rolls and is called "Jelly Rolls are Non Fattening". It takes place from 6 PM to 9 PM Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, from 9 AM to 6 PM and in between you get to sleep in your own bed!

This is how it works. Friday night you set up your sewing machine for the 6 PM start of our retreat and begin your quilting project.  During the evening you sew and snack and visit with your fellow Retreaters as you work on your project. At 9 PM you leave your space as it is and go home to sleep. 

In the morning at 9 AM, you return to the classroom at Piecing with Poppers Quilting Center and continue with your project. You breakfast in the morning and sew and visit. You lunch at noon and visit with your quilty friends.  You sew and snack in the afternoon and finish your project by the end of our retreat at 6 PM!

By the end, you have a lovely quilt top finished and ready for quilting!  Isn't that a wonderful thing?!

I hope you can join us for the first retreat, but if you cannot, don't fret because we have others planned.

In July, the theme of the retreat will be "Christmas in July". How original, huh!

August projects revolve around charm packs and is called "Charm-ing, I'm sure".

Then in September we will work with fat quarters, to make a quilt for this retreat entitled, "Fun with Fat Quarters".

Again I hope you will be able to join us for these fun events. Whether you join us for one retreat or all of them, I know you will have a grand ole time!

Oh did I mention,that the fee includes all of your materials to make a quilt top or in the case of July, a stocking, tablerunner and small tree skirt.  All you have to do is come, bring your sewing machine, threat and cutting tools, a smile and the willingness to have a good time.  

Oh, wait a minute, not a good time, but rather a GREAT time!

Hope to see you soon!

Louise from the Studio at the Piecing with Poppers Quilting Center.