Paris, Snails and Crepes! 🗼🐌🍓

Hi there, Quilty Friend!

🗼The 2024 Summer Olympics will start later this month - Are you the type who is glued to every event, every hour? Do you just catch the highlights and special human interest stories? Or are you totally not into any kind of sports at all?? I would say I fall into the second group... while I'm really not into sports, I SO ADMIRE the dedication and determination that these athletes put into their sport... it truly amazes & inspires me❣️(And at such a young age... when I was a child/teenager I was mostly worried about my hair! LOL.)

We have opened up a little "Paris Shop" on our website, in honor of the athletes and host city for the Summer Games.....

...But first I wanted to show you our July Collection for The Art of Home Club - perfect for summer! The "Snail's Pace" Collection features a cute quilt and pillow pattern, as well as a snail pin cushion that our members can make! 🐌

🐌 Although I don't like snails eating my plants in the garden, these are awful cute and I had a lot of fun making them! (And speaking of Paris, I don't think I've ever eaten escargot either... have you???)

VISIT OUR NEW PARIS SHOP!

With the 2024 Summer Olympics being held in Paris, we thought it would be fun to celebrate "The City of Lights" with our new embroidery kit, embroidery supplies, and other fun Paris-themed items!​

Get your embroidery kit and all the supplies you need so that you can enjoy some handwork while watching the Summer Games, or as you are dreaming about walking the streets and gardens of this iconic city!

​These items are available for pre-order and we'll start shipping on or around July 9th. Get yours while supplies last!​

​SUMMER IN PARIS EMBROIDERY KIT​ This fun embroidery kit features the Eiffel tower, a cute bicycle with flowers and bread, and a heart! Kit includes: fabric panel, quality embroidery floss, 9 tiny hand-dyed buttons, and printed instructions. Also includes video tutorials, great beginner project! Click here to Order!

​EIFFEL TOWER SCISSORS​ Keep the charm of Paris within reach as you work on your appliqué, embroidery, and cross-stitch projects with these adorable Eiffel Tower scissors. Click here to Order!

​FLORAL EIFFEL TOWER NEEDLE MINDER​ This is the perfect needle minder to use with your handwork projects as you watch the 2024 Olympics in Paris! It is super detailed and oh, so pretty! Click here to Order! ​

​FRENCH HEN CROSS-STITCH​ Another project to work on while you watch the Olympics. Includes clear instructions and link to video tutorials! If you are new to counted cross stitch, this is a great beginner project. Click here to Order! ​

​VINTAGE BICYCLE NEEDLE MINDER​ A little vintage floral bicycle is the perfect thing to bring along on your stitching adventures! Use for your needles or as jewelry! Click Here To Order!

​FRENCH HEN KIT​ This plump French Hen ornament will delight anyone who loves chickens and birds. This kit includes everything you need to make the project including soft wool mix felt, embroidery thread, a needle, stuffing, and ribbon. Click Here To Order!

​NIFTY NEEDLE ASSORTMENT​ The Nifty Needles Assortment includes binding, tapestry, sewing, embroidery, chunky and applique needles. Nifty Needles are perfect for all of your sewing needs. Assortment includes 70 needles. Click Here To Order!

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Taste of Paris - Crepes!

Experience the taste of Paris with this recipe for crepes - they are perfect for any season! I used blackberries out of the backyard, but blueberries, peaches and strawberries would also be good. You can make this anytime with whatever fruit you have on hand, like apples or pears in the autumn. If you are in a hurry, you could also heat up applesauce or canned pie filling to pour over the top. Get The Recipe Here.​

A Little Sewing Inspiration

Members of Union Grove Baptist Church have officially made their 1,000th prayer quilt. The makers of the prayer quilts go by the name “Sew Blessed Quilters Guild.” The quilts are not sold, as they are a nonprofit group. The quilts are given out to anyone who needs one. Read The Story Here.​

Get inspired by our CUTE Projects made by Members of The Art of Home Club!

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Essie R. is working on the Spring Birdhouse embroidery. This pattern is available to Club Members as a bonus pattern. I love how she used the crayon tinting technique on this project.

Patty W. made this pretty wall hanging using the hen from the Hen Party BOM and the wall hanging pattern from Collection 36 - Truckload of Cuteness. It looks adorable!

Jane H. made these super cute Llamas using Collection 23 - Furry Hipster Friends.

Our Members have been making great progress on the Hen Party BOM. Here is what Barbara W., Cheryl P. and Judy K. made:

Our Members have also been working on the Mystery Collection 94 - A Christmas Village. Here is what Fran B. and Mary K. created:

Have a creative week!