Next stop...

La Mesa, CA and Country Loft.   I had been to this shop around 15 years ago, but I wasn't quilting yet,  so focused more on the doll patterns and all the fun decorating goodies.    This time I spent my time looking at all the patterns and fabric.

Look who was at the front register when I walked in?   Why it's JoAnn Mullaly of Wool Crazy fame.   She's such a delight.

So much to look at!

One of JoAnn's projects from her book, "Crazy at Home".

More Cheri patterns.

I think this is another one of JoAnn's designs.

Wonderful home dec items everywhere.

This was taken in the front room where you enter the shop.

Dishware anyone?

This is JoAnn's original quilt from her newest book, "Folk Branches".  I'm pretty sure I showed it to you in my Quilt Market pictures.

A class was going on and looked like a fun bunch of ladies.

Halloween is right around the corner.  We better get busy stitching up these projects.

Loved Cheri's version of a simple log cabin.  Yep....bought that pattern.

Ready for some embroidery?

More Cheri patterns.

Such inspiring displays.

Here's Colleen just waiting to cut my fabric!

More cute displays.

And the best thing of all?    There was a 27% off sale that day celebrating their 27th year in business.   That's a long time for a quilt shop...Just goes to show you they are doing something right!

Sorry for the poor quality of some of the pictures.   I was using my trusty little red camera and the shop is dark in places.   Trusty little red doesn't do well in dark areas.  When I used the flash, the pictures were very washed out looking.  Time to get a new little red?   Hmmm, maybe.   You know how technology is advancing faster than our bank accounts!

Next up....Temecula.   

Hugs, Anne

My Mojo’s back

I know I told you I was going to post the last of the Christmas shops I went to over the holidays, but at this point, I doubt if anyone is really too interested in Christmas. So….I’ll make sure and do it in the fall when it will be more exciting.

I’m loving my nest and all the organizing I’ve done. It’s so nice to be able to finally find things and know exactly where to go to get the next project to work on.

Here’s what I’ve been doing for the past few months.

I finally got this project quilted. The pattern is “Glory Bound” from Bonnie Blue Quilts.

I bought a “blanket crane” online from Small Town Primitives and hung it on the wall going up (or down) the stairs.

I also got “Summertime” quilted. It was a block of the week from Primitive Gatherings a few summers ago.

Another one that finally got quited is my “Wool Garden” from Waltzing with Bears. You might remember this quilt from my wool tutorial which you can access on the sidebar.

During the holidays, Country Loft posted pictures on their blog of their Christmas open house. While scrutinizing the pictures with a magnifying glass, LOL, I saw this kit available. I quickly called the shop and JoAnn Mullaly, the designer, answered the phone. It was so fun to talk to her. I just love her primitive style.

I think I’ll make it up into a pillow.