You know when you have too much to do and you just bounce from one project to the next? I’ve been feeling that – especially since two of the new projects are super cute Easter Bunny patterns.
First off, Lora and I are headed out Monday (2-27-23). Through rain, sleet, hail, or snow, we will carry on to the next quilt show. Who am I kidding? I throw in the towel at sleet, hail is iffy, and “Jesus take the Wheel” if I have to drive in snow. Fortunately, Lora is a pro at driving in the snow. This California girl is still trying to figure out how to drive in the rain. Nonetheless, spring is in the air and the hills are turning green and we’re super excited to get on the road. We’re headed to Puyallup, WA for the Snow-Expo, I mean, Sew-Expo. Come visit us in our booth, row 800. We will have sunny smiles and warm hugs waiting.
Free Sew Along
If you weren’t aware, we are doing the I Love Us sew along. Last month we gave the February block as a free download. This month the March block is a free download. Check out the tab above, 2023 “I Love Us” Sew Along for all the details plus the download link for the blocks.
or for mini quilt decor.
Mystery Revealed!
We had an amazing time with the Mystery. Introducing Bundles and Bows our next 10″ square series pattern. This design is created from 10″ squares. You only need 24 light 10″ squares and 24 medium/dark 10″ squares. Slice and dice to make two L blocks (light L and dark L) then watch the magic happen in Lora’s video demo! L block construction notes are in the video comments. Like, subscribe and leave us a comment!
It goes together very fast. You can make it in a weekend. Throw size, 48″ x 64″ or add the optional 5″ border for 57″ x 73″. The pattern is now available. It is Bundles and Bows is $11.99 on our web store, plus we have kits available. For instant gratification, we have Bundles and Bows for $10 on our Etsy store. Oh, did I forget to mention there are 16 layout options in the pattern?! You can get so many different looks with this one block! Lora – clever girl – designed this one. How many light bulbs did Edison make before he actually got it to work? Yep, about that many squares hit the trash. But, working with the “disappearing block” technique, Lora came up with a winner!
Boing Boing Boing
I told you I was bouncing. Check out our new Easter patterns! The Bunny Bites size just got a little facelift, and we now have kits. The pattern is a $4.50 download on our Etsy store. Our get a kit or paper pattern when we get back from the SewExpo. We just didn’t get all the kits made (we have 75!) but they’ll be available soon.
Our newest addition is this fun Charming Bunny Run Table Runner. I just got the instant download version listed on Etsy. Paper patterns are en route and the kits are made up, waiting for the patterns. Check back in a week or so for this charming Bunny Run Table Runner. I know, what a tease, right? The tails or sooo cute. We used white fleece.
We have a bunch new kits now online. Check them out. We’ll ship your order when we get back from the SnowExpo, SEWExpo!
I hope to see you all sewn,
Lisa Norton
We have recently been donated a quilt with a design copyrighted by you to be sold at our benefit auction. This email is to seek your permission to use the quilt pattern, “Double Arrow,” donated by the family of the late Ora Roth of Wood River, Nebraska, to be auctioned off at our Annual Nebraska Mennonite Relief Sale to raise money to benefit the work of Mennonite Central Committee for human needs around the world as stated below. Your name and the name of the pattern will be credited before and during the auction. Our next auction in Nebraska is March 31st and April 1st, 2023.
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches, shares God’s love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice.
MCC works in 45 countries around the world. We partner with local churches and organizations with similar values to amplify our impact. Together we work in these three areas:
Relief
We help meet people’s immediate needs for survival during times of crisis, like during a hurricane or war. We also focus on helping communities prepare for and respond to disasters.
Development
We work to strengthen people’s long-term access to food and water, health care and education. Our programs also help people find ways to support their families.
Peace
We work with partners to teach conflict transformation skills, and support peace education. We advocate for justice and encouraging people to work together despite their differences.
Relief sales and events celebrate community cooperation and generosity as they provide opportunities for fellowship, food and fun, raising millions of dollars annually to support the work of MCC!
The 43rd Annual Nebraska Mennonite Relief sale was held on April 1 & 2, 2022. A total of $223,238.99 was raised for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).
Your response to this email is greatly appreciated. Thank-you for your time and pattern.
I’d be so happy for that to happen. Thank you for asking. I hope the Double Arrow quilt raises money for such a great cause.