Sunday, June 20, 2010

QUILTER'S RUN - First Weekend. . .


The Southern California Quilter's Run began this weekend. My DD Laura drove me to the Temecula, Riverside, & Fallbrook areas to visit their shops last Thursday. [pic on right shows the block from The Temecula Quilt Company - pics below show various ways to use it].
The one above is 'cheater' fabric and the version on the left is pieced.  Below, the block is shown made into a 'pocket' and applied to a large tote. . . isn't that neat? I love it! Cheryl, the TQC owner is a wonderful and creative designer.


Today I hope to cover several of the local shops. This year every QS is providing a FREE quilt block pattern to all the runners, along with a 'charm'.  Here's one idea on how to use the collected charms -- a necklace:

Most of the shops I've already visited are also offering a small packet [for sale] with all the necessary fabrics to make their shop's block. Here are a few pictures of what I've seen so far. . .

This Shoe block is from the Quilter's Cottage in Fallbrook and the second pic [below] is how their staff has put it into a quilt using several of these blocks... cute!


  The next pic is of the Quilter's Coop block made into a pocket and placed on a purse. I love the little "flip flop"... fun!



Well, that's about it for now. Hope you enjoyed the "little quilt show" of blocks and project ideas.

Have a wonderful Sunday. . . I'm off to go visit the local shops and see what they are doing.
Hugs,
Cyn;-)

5 comments:

Elly D said...

Neat shoe quilt at the Temecula shop... I also love their Little bag block... Some great ideas on using blocks up. Love the new look on your blog and the large lettering..easier to read. Keep up the good work!! Hugs Ellyx

Frummie said...

i HAD A VERY GOOD TIME TRAVELLING WITH YOUR TODAY. THE STORES WERE GREAT.
HUGS,
FRUMMIE

Karen said...

I like the crazy patchwork purse block. And also the bag you can make with it.
I saw the purse from Temecula on another blog earlier today. That is a really good looking bag. Are you going to make one?

Terry said...

You are having way too much fun girl!!! Just kidding, it is impossible to have too much fun when it comes to quilt shops (hehehe) Love those crazy quilt purses and totes:)
Hugs,
Terry

Gill - That British Woman said...

I love that purse.......

Gill in Canada