May Block of the Month Posted

My goodness! Where did this month go? Although, as a farmer's wife, I should know that this month always flies by. It's been no different this year. Dear hubby has been burning the midnight fuel getting the crops in and his diligence paid off as everything was planted before the rains came. Having him so busy has added extra chores back to me that he usually takes care of. I also took the next paper newsletter to the printer's this week, so writing my pattern for the May block took a back seat, I'm afraid. I tried to take a little more time to write some of the steps in construction this month. I want to make sure you understand the rulers/guides that I've suggested you use to make piecing easier. I hope you like the block this month. I've tried to add some whimsy and color to the block to reflect the beginning of summer. It should be an easy block to make, too! I hope that you enjoy. (You can get to the pattern by clicking on the title of this posting).

Quilt Sampler Spring Summer 2008 Issue In Stock

Better Homes and Gardens selected 10 great shops for their Spring Summer issue this year. The closest shops to us are Tea Time Quilting & Stitchery in Breckenridge, Colorado and Lillie's Classic Quilts in Indendence, Kansas. There's a diverse collection of quilt patterns in the issue, too. Be sure to pick up a copy on your next visit.

There is also a great ad for Clothworks Laurel Burch fabric, Bountiful Blessings Christmas line. If you have a thing for cats and bright and cheerful fabrics you're going to love! You can download this wall hanging from Clothworks right now.

Welcome Two New Staff Members

Country Traditions is happy to have two new members join our staff! Denice (left) and Cathy (right) have joined us recently and they fit right in. Next time you are in the shop be sure to say hi to them. They are both going to be great assets to the shop.