MYSTERY QUILT UPDATE

Here are some of the Mystery Quilt Steps 1 and 2 that were brought in on Saturday, when Step 3 was presented. I just love all the different combinations. Isn't this "world of fabric" that we all reside in just wonderful? I swear, if I had only one pattern to work with for the rest of my life, I could still be happy because of all the fabric choices we have.....

AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Jane has made this cute Western version of Ann Lauer's pattern "Afternoon Delight". The retro cowboy print is awesome! We love this pattern in our shop. We've made it up several ways, and each one turned out great.....and it goes together QUICK! This quilt measures 83" X 110". The pattern also gives instructions for a wall hanging. We have kits for this version in the shop. Give us a call if you'd like one...866-245-5718.

POINTSETTIA QUILT BY BRENDA YIRSA

We're so excited! We recently received this amazing quilt from Brenda Yirsa! David is working on the pattern, but it's not quite ready..... I couldn't wait to show you. It will probably still be a few weeks before we are ready to take orders.....

HAPPY SCRAPPERS CLUB

Our scrap club met a week or so ago. We all made six of these blocks to exchange with each other....they'll make a nice tablerunner, or perhaps I'll build on it to make a quilt!

Aren't these bowls cute? One member of the scrap club, Chris Schroeder, made these bowls for the rest of the group! She's going to demo them at our next meeting...what a great way to use up those little strips that are too small for log cabins!

MORE TIME TO QUILT!!

This is what the shop looks like this week. Oh, and did I mention it is -7 this morning? Well, we know it is March and it won't last much longer. PLUS, it does make us stay inside and quilt! Yesterday I finished Step 3 of our Mystery Quilt and was able to start on a quilt for my niece's wedding. I'll post the mystery quilt step this weekend, and I'll show you the wedding quilt when there's more to show....it's just strip sets right now!

CHRISTMAS TREE PATTERN NOW AVAILABLE!!

Okay, I know it is March and we're all dying for spring to make its appearance. I find I'm magnetically drawn to the seed packets now appearing everywhere from the gas station to the grocery store....

But in retail, of course, we must work months ahead. So for spring market we are introducing several Christmas patterns. Here is the first one!

The pattern's name is Christmas Tree and it is based on artwork by Paris Bottman. Hope you like it! Patterns are available now, and kits should be available in a week or so. Give us a call (toll free 888-245-5718) or visit our website http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/ if you would like to place an order.

SHOP HOP IS UNDERWAY!

The Northwest Montana Shop Hop began last week, and continues through March 15th. Despite the big snowstorm last week, we have seen many people come through. People are enjoying the treasure hunt, which, if completed, makes them eligible to win a $25 gift certificate in the store. In addition, there is the April Fool's Challenge: Pick up a specific fat quarter in each shop, create a small quilt with those fabrics, and turn it in to any of the seven shops. Viewers will vote on the favorite in each shop. The seven winners will each win a $25 gift certificate to each store. Here's the first entry in our shop!