Apples anyone?

Jeanne Arnieri sent me this picture of her Let's Play Jacks quilt out of the Primitive Youngins book....

She has named her quilt "Appleseed" because of the black triangles she used in the center of the block.  With all the red, it looks just like apples..........great job Jeanne!

Sale, Sale, Sale

                                                Here Kitty Kitty!


I'm leaving the middle of next week to teach at Primitives of the Midwest. I wish all of you could come play with me at this event. It's a great few days of stitching, visiting with old friends, shopping, eating, making new friends......3 whole days of lots of fun!!
And, if you have been with me for awhile you know while I am away, Topaz, my kitty, always has a sale. Unfortunately, Topaz is no longer with us. She passed away just recently, but she is in God's hands and free from all suffering. I like to think she's still with me in spirit and so I will continue on with her tradition of making mischief while I am away. I know I won't do as good a job as she did, but I will try to make her proud of what I do.  So in her honor.......

Starting today and continuing to run until August 15th....all patterns (with exception of the new book "A Little Porch Time", and the two newest patterns "May Baskets" and "Patchwork Angels") are 20% off. (All Back Door Friends Pattern Club members will also receive your regular 10% discount on the new book and patterns)
For everyone that orders during this sale at least $20.00 worth of patterns, you will receive a FREE E-pattern called "Here Kitty Kitty!" I think you will enjoy reading how this pattern was named.

The pattern is to cover a binder book.. All templates to make it as you see it are enclosed; however, you can embellish it any way you want. It's fabric with wool applique, but you can do all fabric or all wool if you prefer. The kitty template for inside is in two parts.  It also carries over into the inside back cover.
Order by email only during this sale. I will send you the total of what your order will be by email or if you prefer a paypal invoice I can do that as well. When your payment has been made and your order is in the mail, I will send you a pdf file of the instructions and a .jpeg picture of "Here Kitty Kitty!" so you can have something to make while you are waiting on your patterns to come in the mail.
I will be gone from July 28th until Aug. 1st. If you order before that time I can send you the total before I leave. If you order while I am away, I will send you the total when I return.   Until next time,

New Patterns - PRE ORDER TODAY!

INTRODUCING

2

NEW PATTERNS!

Shipping date is Monday, August 2nd

pre-order yours today!

MAY BASKETS, Table Runner, $10.00

Pieced fabric, wool applique

PATCHWORK ANGELS,  $10.00, introducing

GLORY GIRLS

wall hanging and/or table rug

39 1/2 inches

AND

 PURL

sewing doll, 10 1/2 inches

 new best friend for your sewing room

Email me today to preorder all 3

2 new patterns shown above, $10.00 each

New Book, A little Porch Time, $22.95

(Join the BACK DOOR FRIENDS, pattern club before you order and get the discount)

New Book

In just a few weeks (July 15th) "A Little Porch Time" will be in your local shops.

I'm so excited for you to have your own copy!

What do the following patterns have in common?

Auntie Bean's Stalks  

Big Dipper

Gramma's Vegetable Soup

Jeepers Creepers

Here Comes the Judge

Moonshine

Pinny 'n Pa

The Hat Ladies

Right now, they are listed in the pantry on my website.  There are starter kits for each of these patterns......left over pieces from the original quilts made for the covers.  There is ONLY ONE OF EACH starter kit available.  They are priced according to the amount of fabric in each kit.  It will have to be on a first come, first serve basis.  Email me right away if you are interested.  Thanks!
Here's the link to get you there!

It says on the website that the pattern isn't included...if you email me before June 15th I will include the pattern for half price...!
http://www.primitivepiecesbylynda.com/primitivepantry.html

CREATIVE CIRCLE 2010

Hello, I seem to be pretty chatty these days, but I wanted to share my experience with all of you.  I have just posted pictures of my trip to the American Patchwork & Quilting Creative Circle.
You can see the pictures with this link.
http://www.primitivepiecesbylynda.com/creativecircle2010.html

It was a wonderful experience to be included in this event.  A special THANK YOU to all the American Patchwork & Quilting Staff.

What's in a Name?

While I was away this week, I had some time to really think about the name for my pattern club.  One of the things I've always thought was so special about quilters is the ability to become friends quickly.  I've made some very special friends through my work.  Going to market twice a year, teaching at retreats, lecturing at guild shows, visiting quilt shops. 

The group of people that follow what I do, my pattern club members, my blog and face book friends, they are all  people that like the same things I do.  We share a passion for "primitive" quilting.  It's those people that I'm the closest to in the quilting world. 

I've thought long and hard about a name for the pattern club.  I've received so many wonderful choices that it's been very difficult to pick just one and it seems like it's taken a very long time to choose.

Let me introduce you to the Primitive Pieces by Lynda pattern club's new name

BACK DOOR FRIENDS

It's because our closest friends always use the back door when they come to visit that makes this name perfect.  I consider my pattern club back door friends.   I hope you like the name chosen.  I'll be back with more details soon!