I did a lot of bragging about
Quilted Threads after visiting there back in June. Since I've been home I was haunted by the memory of a precious baby quilt hanging up in that shop; I couldn't get it out of my mind! On a whim, I called them to inquire about the pattern. The woman that I spoke with on the phone was knowledgable and friendly, she not only immediately knew what pattern I was referring to but informed me that they had that quilt kitted up, too.
Of course they did! I am not normally a kit person at all, I far prefer to make my own fabric selections and individualize whatever I choose to work on. So, I was inclined to turn down the offer of the kit and stick with the pattern that I had called to inquire about; that is, until she mentioned
free shipping! They're good salespeople at Quilted Threads, she had me at free shipping. I chastised myself all week over making that impulsive decision and, admit to, suffering from some over-the-phone buyer's remorse; that is, until the package arrived. With a deep
"what have I done" sigh, I ripped open the shipment only to be tickled beyond belief, I
LOVE this! Thanks, Quilted Threads, you've pleased me all over again! Now, do I have a plan for this quilt? Do I need one? I hope not.
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The "big surprise" quilt has been removed from the frame and is waiting on presentation, once that occurs I can reveal it here. Here's a peek at what I've been quilting since then, "Scaredy Cat" is loaded now, just in time for fall. Sundance and I have been having fun with woodgrain, swirls and stars while watching season #1 of Downton Abbey on DVDs. My plan is to hand quilt, big stitch style (with perle cotton), the countour lines of the wool pumpkins and only machine quilt the background details, I'm happy with this one.
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