Wish Upon a Quilt Blog

You asked for it so here it is. The menu for the Sew Sweet Shoppe Scrap Club. Check out the delicous quilts we have planned for the club. Each month you will recieve a pattern for the scrap friendly quilt and a recipe. There will be a demonstration of how to assemble the block. Wendy will also provide fun tips and additons to the pattern.

Those participating in the store will get yummy treats to nibble during the club meeting. Wendy will also organize a scrap swap.

Online participants will recieve a copy of the pattern, the recipe, Wendy’s notes, and exclusive access to a demonstration video and additional comments on that month’s club meeting.  I look forward to seeing you all in March. Don’t forget to sign up to reserve your spot and some glazed chocolate chip bars!

Wendy Darby with another EQ6 designed quilt.

The Cut Up Club (formerly Strip Club) has been very busy finishing their quilts. In addition to the monthly quilt made from the fabric and pattern presented at the club, we also have show and share. Look at all of the gorgeous quilts these ladies are making….come join the fun!

The Cut Ups!

It has been my pleasure to teach the Strip Club at Wish Upon a Quilt since it began in July 2008. Although we get up early (8:30 a.m.), we have fun starting new projects and learning new techniques. The group has a great sense of humor, is very supportive and consists of all skill levels. In fact, after a few months of using strips, the group decided that they wanted to use different shapes and techniques, so we decided we needed a new name. Hence, when one of our members suggested that our new name be “The Cut Ups!”, the group unanimously loved it!

At our last “Cut Up” club, we introduced a quilt series called Fun & Done! It is a brand new method of “quilt as you go” that was introduced at last Fall’s Quilt Market. The pattern we selected is Lively Lattice and there are other patterns available using this technique as well. Club members received the pattern and precut fabric strips to get them started on the project. This technique is even easier using the batting buddy template for cutting the backing and batting and is used to center the batting perfectly on the block. Members that complete all or part of a club quilt are entered into a drawing for door prizes. If you have not had an opportunity to attend, come and join the “Cut Ups”. I look forward to meeting you! Cut Up members…share your thoughts with us…