Yes, I'm still doing hexagons! And I'm making progress!  All the flowers are done, just have to add 7 more and the top and side fill-ins.  And I'm lovin' it. We ran out of stamps, but have more ordered and I should be bringing them in next Wednesday. In the mean time, I encourage you to check out www.Inklingo.com .  Linda Franz has developed a method for printing cutting and sewing lines directly onto your fabric.  There's a video on you tube that shows all about hexagons and she's got a free hexagon design book for download on her site.  www.lindafranz.com/blog .  Spend some time there and you'll be amazed.

We do have the patterns for the apron all done.  Cindy was good enough to model for us!  You can wear them either direction.  And they're incredibly comfortable.                                                                                                    Now for the big news!!  We're getting ready for the Fall Open House!  This year it is being held on September 10 & 11.  Special guests on Saturday the 11th is The Spoon Man and his wife .  The Spoon Man hand carves 18th century wooden spoons out of cherry.  Beautiful and useful.  His wife makes 18th century dolls and their clothes.  Both will be demonstrating their art and selling their wares.  If you want to see a picture of them, go to any roadside rest stop and check out the Ohio map--they're listed as special attractions for the state.  Watch for the newsletter in your email for all the particulars for both days.  If we don't have your email, drop in or call the shop and get added so you don't miss out on all the news and specials.

We got some homespuns in on Wednesday--wonderful stripes:  blacks, reds and a mustard.  One of the reds is absolutely perfect for Christmas!

Hasn't Laura done a wonderful job tweaking the blog look?  Red is such a yummy color!  And she's so much better posting photos than I am, so we'll leave the important ones to her. 

More later!

the other linda

shop hop

Well, the shop is clean and full of fabric, patterns, books, kits and bundles waiting for all the Central Ohio Shop Hoppers! If you don't have your passport yet, it's not too late. Just pop into one of the participating shop hop stores, buy your passport and you're eligible for all the wonderful specials the shops are offering.

Our special is 20% off all kits and bundles! We've got lots of kits, both quick and easy and intricate and absorbing. There are even a few at 30% off.

We're working to get our primitive apron pattern here, and there is a new stamp for 1" hexagons coming soon. We'll let all of you people who loved the apple core stamp know as soon as it comes in.

By the way, I'm Linda Wolfe and I'll be in on Wednesdays helping out here and there. I've been quilting since about '76 and have made tons of mistakes, so I can hopefully help you avoid making the same ones. We'll all be posting things now and we'll try and keep you well informed about all the things you need (either physically or emotionally). We hope you'll stop by often and share a smile.