Sally Said Sew

About a month ago, I had the pleasure of traveling two hours each way to attend the Minnesota Quilters' Show and Conference in St. Cloud. Two hours? Each way? Are you nuts, Sally? Uh, yep. But if you were able to see those gorgeous quilts, you would do it, too. The show had a juried section, a non-juried section and another section with various groupings. Plus they had rows and rows of vendors selling fabrics, quilting supplies, and machines. I only had my cell phone with me so many of the photos I took didn't turn out. I will share some of the ones that did. Under each photo, I will share what was written on the information card for the quilt. Juried Quilts This was one of my favorites. The details were simply amazing! Look closely. "Breaking Wind" by Peggy Kragnes - Felton, Minnesota Pieced by Peggy Kragnes, Quilted by Peggy Kragnes. Not necessarily a Sunbonnet Sue fan, the idea for this quilt was born during a sleepless night. I enjoyed every aspect o...

Nasty winter weather kept me tethered to the hotel this past weekend so I made two more sets of pillowcases for the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge . Nothing special here...I used fabrics that were on sale at the local quilt ship. I did pink for girls and blue for boys. The quilt shop was supposed to take a shipment up to Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota today. Flannel Pillowcases Cotton Pillowcases - Crossroads to Texas by Blue Hill Fabrics It only takes me about 30 minutes to cut and sew a set of two pillowcases. Free patterns are on the Challenge website. What are you waiting for?

I know...it's been a while since I've posted anything here. I've been busy working out of town plus the things I have been working on were Christmas presents and I didn't want anyone to get a sneak peek! One of the things I made as gifts this year were pillow cases. They are quick, easy and fun to make. Plus you can do a few extra for the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge . Just for Me - Main Fabric is Scaredy Cats by Timeless Treasures Bright & Bold - These went to my niece and her boyfriend to go with a quilt my sister made Go Camping - Main Fabric from the "Are We There Yet" collection by Maywood Studio For my sister and her husband - Fabrics from the Fresh Fallen Snow Flannel Collection by Maywood Studio For my nephew to go with a black & white quilt my mom made for him. These are the ones I made for the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge. Flannel Fabric from JoAnn Fabrics from JoAnn Fabrics from Moda - Cuff Fabr...