Not too much longer to visit the blogs one more time and make comments! For those who commented on my blog on my day, I'll be pulling two winners for the Strawberry Needle Keeper kits on Saturday. And then early next week, the designers will be pooling their comments and pulling winners for our three prizes. Make sure you've made a comment on each designers blog the day they were featured to be eligible. We'll announce the winners as soon as we have it figured out. Don't forget to bookmark us, too ... we have something up our sleeves for the holidaze!
As for Rosebud's ... come back next week. I'm helping Terry Atkinson with her annual shop owners retreat in Augusta WI. There are owners coming from all over the country to this event ... we host a different group at the end of July, too. But the best part is that I post pix of some of what we have going on. Terry designs table settings that are changed out once a day in time for dinner ... I've had a behind-the-scenes peek and they are fabulous! I'll post some of them from the retreat and fill you in on what we do. Look back to the last two Julys and you'll see what these shop owners are in for!
The Quilt Minnesota shop hop is coming up quick! If you need a little mini-vacation, come visit us. We have buses that will tote you all around the metro area so you can relax and think about quilting. I have a darling charm with a $10 purchase ... and it's NOT a rosebud!! I'll be blogging during the shop hop too ... actually we have something planned ... don't miss out.
Oh ... you guys asked a ton of questions about working with wool. As soon as I come up for air, I'll answer them. There were some great ones.
Gotta get back to work ... I'm making gifts for the retreat next week and have lots to do. I'm excited because this morning American Patchwork and Quilting picked one of them up for Quilts and More. Down the road, you'll be able to make it, too! Chris has been busy putting the final touches on a quilt that is also going to the magazine so we're excited about that as well. Lots going on ... the fun is almost impossible to contain!!
Thanks again for visiting all of these terrific designers from Minnesota during the blog hop. Make sure you look for their patterns at your local quilt shop. Happy quilting ...
Roseann
I enjoyed the blog hop very much. This was sew much fun. Thank you!
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Posted by: Sew Cal Gal | 04 July 2009 at 11:22 AM
this has been such a neat idea. I look forward to coming to Mn next week, and hopefully getting around to a few fabric shops!
Posted by: V | 04 July 2009 at 07:15 AM
It seems I have found this blog hop at the last hour. I probably would have stumbled on it sooner had I not been in the hospital having surgery last week. But going to give it a try to get a comment on each site :) I just love the ideas and fabrics I have already found!!
P.S. Its still Friday July 3, in Washington right now :)
Posted by: Jennifer | 04 July 2009 at 12:06 AM
This has been a great learning experience! I loved getting to know all of you! I feel like we are friends! Thanks for all the great info and patterns-will be looking for your items in the magazine! How exciting for you! I hit every blog - everyday and it was well worth the effort! Thanks again! Happy 4th. God bless America!
Posted by: Marilynn | 03 July 2009 at 10:27 PM
The blog hop was great! You were all so generous with your tips and patterns, time and talents!!
Posted by: sandi a. | 03 July 2009 at 09:27 PM
THIS BLOG HOP HAS BEEN SEW...MUCH FUN!!!! THANK YOU MINNESOTA QUILTERS,
TEXAS QUILTER
Posted by: JEAN PENNY | 03 July 2009 at 02:53 PM
Happy 4th of July to you and yours--my it sounds like you are going to be busy--please remember to take care of yourself and to rest now and then--we don't want a "burn out" from you??? Have really enjoyed the blog hop and I will be keeping you all on my blog list--email is dlcquilter3@gamail.com have a great week end-hugs, just, Di
Posted by: Diane Cannon | 03 July 2009 at 11:53 AM
Thank you all of the blog hop bloggers. This has been so much fun!
Posted by: Gwendie | 03 July 2009 at 11:26 AM
Thanks ... this was so much fun.
Posted by: sandy | 03 July 2009 at 10:47 AM
Thank you for the blog hop. Its been great fun and educational too.
Posted by: Cherry | 03 July 2009 at 09:08 AM
Hello... Just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed visiting unknown of designers to me... during the Blog Hop & that I have had the best of times !!!
Posted by: Helz | 03 July 2009 at 05:05 AM