Snow-Kissed Star Quilt Pattern from McCall's Quilting

 Grab your holiday prints or even a jelly roll (it uses 2 1/2" strips). This lap quilt measures 56" x 56".

http://www.mccallsquilting.com/content_downloads/SnowKissedStar_for_web.pdf

Sew Together Bag by Sewdemented

If you attended the Area 3 meeting in Poland, you saw this multi-compartment bag. Here is a link to purchase the pattern:

http://www.sewdemented.com/#!store/c768

Quilting Tip of the Week 10.15.15

Have one of those bottomless foam rubber can holders lying around your home? Turn it into a wrist pincushion!

Just measure down about 2 1/2" to 3" and cut. Slip on your wrist and "sew" to town!

Country Square Quilters Travel Checkerboard Workshop

Barbara Black of CSQ passed along their latest workshop project...

"We were so pleased with the success of our completed travel checkerboard project that we thought you might like to post it on your blog.  I'm attaching a photo to show all.


Your blog is a wonderful "headquarters" for our Area 3 with so many interesting items.  Thank you for all your hard work!"

Thank you, Barbara and members of CSQ for your kind words and sharing your wonderful project with us. I can only imagine the delight of the recipients when they open their gift during the holidays. There is nothing better than homemade with love!

Backroad Quilter's Show October 17th & 18th

Vendors, exhibits, demonstrations, food court, sales tables...did I forget QUILTS? Take a breath and enjoy a drive during our beautiful fall foliage season to West Gardiner to visit the Backroad Quilter's show!

The event is Saturday, Oct. 17th from 9-4 and Sunday, the 18th from 9-3 at the West Gardiner Fire Station, 318 Spears Corner Rd. in West Gardiner. There is plenty of parking and is handicap accessible. There is a $3.00 donation at the door.

Contact Ann Hussey at 207.582.5365 or email at annsew@msn.com for more details.

Little Birdie Pincushions Tutorial by Riley Blake

 I hope this flock won't fly south! :)

 http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/cutting-corners/2014/11/03/little-birdie/

Trick or Treat Tote Bag Tutorial by My Fabric Relish

http://www.myfabricrelish.com/2014/10/trick-or-treat-bags-tutorial.html