Yes, we finally got the garage doors put on the new building and although I unpacked my trailer from the last quilt shows into it, I’ve been working between there and my family room where I’ve been located since I started my business. That was reallyfrustrating because I never knew whether something was here or there and I was contantly going back and forth. Well now the fabrics and its shelving is all moved to the new building! It was not a fun job . . . and it isn’t totally done since it isn’t all nice and pretty and organized yet, but it is a start. We did most of it on Saturday, but in the process I hurt my lower back (ouch!) and have been trying to give it a chance to heal before bending and lifting the bolts of fabrics to get things really organized. Today it is feeling a little better, but I might just give it another day. Besides, it is raining and a good day to work on the computer!
In the process I found that I have a lot more of some fabrics than I realized (some of my extra bolts have been in a storage locker for a while) and even found a bolt of a fabric that I thought we were out of. The inventory is off from the quilt shows and as much as we tried to keep a record of what was sold, it didn’t always get updated online in a timely manner – remember, this is still a one person operation with me wearing all of the hats most of the time. Yes, Shirley is a BIG help, but she has been busy since the last show making quilts for all of her close family members for Christmas (she does this every year). She makes one for each, wraps them and then they have a Chinese Auction. Sounds like a lot of work AND a lot of fun. I asked her to adopt me, but she just rolled her eyes. It was worth a try! Her brother also has colon cancer and she is busy helping him as well since he is single with no children. Keep her and her brother in your prayers.
I’ve added a lot of new fabrics to our site in the past couple of weeks. 
We’ve received a lot of traditional and Bali batik fabrics. I am not a “brown” person, but I love the fabric to the left, which has a brown background with fuschia, pink, and tan flowers. It has a large dotted border in brown that we used as a coordinating fabric when making this bag called __________ (right) by New Beginnings Designs. Many of the new traditional designs have large borders that are fun to play with as a complimentary fabric.Â
Another 2 fabrics that we love together are the two to the left and right. They look very elegant together in a purse or jacket. They are black with 
creamy white and tan. Both have large orders that add another “fabric” or trim that can be added to your project. I put the pictures in with the borders so that you could see them. Aren’t they just wonderful?
For new patterns, check out our version of Fan Dance II. It is rich and chocolatey! We also love Zen Garden, Walk About, and Blue Bayou, which was designed for Timeless Treasures and I can’t wait to make it in our blue and white traditional designs with a few Bali batiks thrown in for good measure! I made the Mandarin Jacket pattern and just love it. I need to get some better pictures to put online – maybe without ME in it this time!
Gotta go and update my inventory, eat lunch, and wrap some Christmas presents. I figure if I do a few a day it won’t be so bad! I love the shopping and hate the wrapping! If you need a gift certificate for a friend for a gift, just contact me and work with you to get ‘r done!
Keep quilting,
Patti
Have a few more people on your list and you just don’t know what to get them? We found a quick pattern for a purse from Lazy Girl Designs blog that is FREE on their blog. It is called Noriko and it is very pretty. I’m hoping to get one done in the next couple of days, but thought you might want to get started. To make these bags, raid your stash and find a fabric that you want to show off. I think I’ll use one of the traditional batik designs with a large design.  We want to thank Lazy Girl Designs for allowing us to pass on this wonderful pattern to you – just in time for the holidays! Send us pictures of the bags you make – and any unique ways that you used them. We’ll post them on our blog!
