Just received an email from one of our suppliers. They had these seven GM car prints - on flannel! I ordered them all. Hopefully we'll have them withing a week. There are Camaros, Corvettes, Pontiacs and older GM classics. They could make some great throws for Christmas.

Karen just finished this sample called Checkerboard Cake. She used a layer cake (10" squares) from Glace' by Three Sisters for Moda. It's supposed to be a Christmas line, but really doesn't have to be.

Nadine, Karen and I cut lots more fat quarters today whenever we had a chance. It's only two weeks til our Fat Quater Frenzy.

Sue brought in her new top so she could choose backing. this has to be the pretiest cardinal fabric I've ever seen. I showed you another quilt made with it about a month ago.

Remember, a couple of months ago I told you about the French General's Rouenneries collection we had purchased from Moda? Yesterday many of the gift items (sewing kits, pin cushions, tape measures etc.) arrived. These are some really cool items which will make great gifts for quilters and non quilters. I have a feeling they weill be gone before the fabric arrives in October.

I spent the day in Des Moines at my Mom's house. My sister (who designs a lot of our wool felt and embroidery projects) is visiting from Louisiana. She brought new samples which I'll be showing you in the next few days. My Mom does a lot of the embroidery samples for her so she's been really busy, too. The three of us don't get together that often and when we do we have lots of ideas to toss around.

Carol just finished this little quilt we will call Dino Party. It's only a panel with two borders but it packs a lot of punch and it's flannel! Kids will love it and you can piece it in a couple of hours.

If you think Carol is getting a lot of samples done you are right. She's really been on a roll this Summer. I think most quilter's go in streaks - periods of productivity followed by a certain inactivity. It's a great feeling when you're inspired.

Carol just finished this really cute kids quilt. It uses fabric called Alpha Buddies. A different animal represents each letter. It would make a great teching tool.

Today we filmed the first program in our series of shows for local access TV. It will air in a week or so. If you don't get your cable from METC (and of course most of you don't) we hope to be able to allow othes to view it, possibly on You Tube.

Last night we went to Des Moines for my niece's wedding reception. Ali and Mike were married in Mexico in May. The Reception was held on the roof of the State Historical Building on a perfect evening with the sun reflecting off the state capital.

It was fun seeing family and friends.