My younger son had a football camp to attend last week, so we took the opportunity to get out of the heat and visit family in northern Utah. The days were beautiful, the evenings were cool and crisp, and I had a couple of hours one afternoon to visit a couple of quilt shops and have lunch with my friend Lori! First stop was Material Girls where I got to say hi to Nadine and where I spied the “Vintage Dishes” quilt I pieced with Sew Cherry hanging in the shop!
Material Girls is one of the most amazing shops–there is inspiration everywhere you turn. It’s almost overwhelming–I always find too many things I want!
This display of ric rac and trims was so cute in and of itself. Did I mention I love this shop? I was really hoping to find some of the Lecien Old New fabric, and Material Girls had a terrific selection!
Lori brought along a wonderful gift for me–her package was wrapped so beautifully that I waited until I took a picture to open it!
Inside was one of Lori’s wonderful mini-design boards–sized just right for my Farmer’s Wife quilt blocks. If you don’t already follow Lori’s blog, she has a great tutorial to make these design boards here and here. She’s also been posting great tutorials and tips for drafting the Farmer’s Wife blocks!
And here is what I bought at Material Girls…a few fat quarters of Sweet Broderie–this was the first time I’d seen this line in person, and I fell in love with it right away!
And I picked up a few fat quarters of the Old New fabric. I don’t know if I could pick a favorite here…I love every piece of this collection!
More fabric…the fun “sewing” room fabric at the top left was a gift from Lori. The top right shows two Art Gallery fat quarters I picked up and a button print fabric I couldn’t resist. The lower left fabric is by Lakehouse, and the lower right fabric is a print I ordered on-line after seeing it on Cindy’s blog.
It was fun to get away, but it’s also good to be home. Hopefully I’ll get caught up with my comments and e-mails soon…and of course there is lots of sewing I want to do! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Laura K says
Oh you lucky gal! I had to move from Salt Lake City to So Cal because my DH got a job here. I miss Utah so much! I love Material Girls. Their shop is awesome. I used to get all my wool felt from them. I hope to get back to see family during the Christmas holidays. It will take me that long to save up for gas! Thank you for sharing your trip so I could live vicariously through you.
Nedra says
I'm so happy that you had a chance to get together with Lori. Isn't she the best? What wonderful gifts and fabrics. And I'm jealous you were able to get out of the heat.
Simone de Klerk says
It looks like you had a wonderful time.
Thank you for the link to the boards!
Christine says
Lovely gifts and purchases. I love the Old New fabrics.
Melody says
So much gorgeousness.
Carol says
What fun! I love Lori's little design boards…want to make some. What wonderful goodies you found!
Cindy says
Looks like you had a great time and came home with some quilty goodness! Isn't that piece by Adornit fun and funky?
Mary says
Sounds like all was fun. I love little get aways. They can be just as much fun as a planned "big" vacation. Love all your fabrics. What to start on???
Wendy says
What a fun little getaway in a quilt shop and such lovely samples and the fabrics you found look like fun.
Nicole says
I have been addicted to Lori's blog the past week or so, and decided to join in the FWQAL. My daughter wants to play too, and today we are going to make Lori's little design boards!
Rosa says
What a wonderful gift!!thanks for sharing your trip.
The quilt shop is fantastic.
Terriaw says
What a great chance to get out of town, AND visit such a fun quilt shop! I love getting a peak inside. That package you got is fabulous! Great idea to have a mini design board, especially for making blocks for the Farmers Wife project. I'm really loving all those fabrics too.
KMSC says
OK, Sherri. I expect to see wonderful quilts from all of your new purchases soon! No pressure! BTW, I love your blog. It's the first one I check for new posts.
Cheri C. says
Thanks so much for the pics. I think I used to go to MG … well, we'll just say "every other day" so that people won't really think I went more often. Since my move to many states away, I never get to go to MG any more. So, this was a treat. I knew before reading your post that it was MG because of all the fun things in the pics. Thanks, again!!! I love your blog!!!
Kim Walus says
I loved all of the fabric you bought and what a sweet gift from Lori. I'm sorry I missed seeing you but, glad that you were able to visit Lori. I'd love to see you again when you have time. Hugs! P.S. My quilts done! Yay!
Kristyne says
Thanks for the tip on where to find the Lecien Old New line. I just got off the phone with them. Hope the UPS guy who makes the delivery has strong arms! Haha!
April Rosenthal says
Darnit! Wish I could have seen you while you were here.
xoxo
April
suemac says
Seems like there are quite a few quilters in the Salt Lake City area. Sounds like there are also great quilt shops.
Material Girls says
Thanks for stopping by it was fun to see you!! Hope you and Lori had so much fun!
Nadine
PamKittyMorning says
I am consumed with jealousy this morning.
jodi@Pleasant-Home says
LOVE the fabric you bought…
Carrie P. says
I was so overwhelmed when I got to visit Material Girls this past May. It is a great shop.
Love all your blocks. I am not tired of looking at them.
Your studio is such a nice place to sew.
I made some of Lori's little block holder too. Pretty handy. Haven't posted them yet.