The last day of the year, I cannot believe it. When you reflect back on all that has happened in your life, with your family and friends it is amazing. I have had many losses this year, but on the positive side, I have learned how grateful I am for all who are with me.

The ladies and gentlemen who have crossed our door step are wonderful amazing people. Thank you all so much. I am hoping to wrap things a the store here by the end of January. It is not easy to see the faces of you all when you come in the door. I have gotten many wonderful hugs from some of you already. The end will not be easy, but I have to say I am so charged up at starting a new. I will stay in touch by email and visit many of you outside the store. I have been broached by a few stores to teach there. I will be doing it in the future. Quilting is in my blood and I do not plan on stopping it.

I have also started knitting again, I have made two scarfs for starters to remind myself after almost twenty years of how to do it. I have moved onto a hat and will try my hand at cables next. I have many valuable friend who I know that I can count on to help me when I get stuck and have a question.


I will be closed tomorrow January 1st. Have a Happy New Year. I am also going to be closed January 9th and 16th, two Fridays for the day.

If you have a started project and think you may need a little more of something, come in early. I have emptied many bolts of fabrics in the last two weeks. I don't want to see you miss out on needing that little bit more. Stay tuned next week for more information about our closing.

For those following my little ordeal before Christmas, I am not out of the woods yet, I see another doctor on Monday . I may have some permanent damage to my hand, I will know more next week.


Here is to a Healthier New Year for us all!

The Day After

I certainly hope the holidays were good for everyone. I really felt the spirit of Christmas this year more than ever. I want to let you all know the changes are happening fast at the shop. Be prepared, the quilts are all down, the quilt racks, pattern rack and patterns have left the building too. If there was a fabric or notion or book you have wanted you best come in soon as it will soon be gone. The store has an erie look to it.

I remember when I first walked into this store. I had my closest of friends working side by side with me. They helped me in so many ways. It was Veronica who found this location and many who worked hard to get me up and running in such a short time. I owe all of you a debt of gratitude for putting up with me then and reminding me to breathe, it would all work out fine. Then from there to have the passing of my family members, they stepped right up and made sure that I got thru it and the store was running, again I thank you all. For all those who have helped work the store, who ran classes, who made samples for me, I do treasure you all. I could not have done this without you all. Then of course there are those who started out as a customer, who took classes and have worked there way into my personal life and feel more like family. You have become good friends, who know me so well. I am blessed. For all the ladies and gentlemen who have crossed my door step and made me a better person. Thank you.

I am anxious to venture out into the world and be challenged again, to help others. It is time. Be happy for Larry and I, we will have so much down time coming that I am sure we can fill with photo expeditions. Thank you most to Larry for believing in me, for making this dream come true. for standing beside me, for believing in me, for always supporting my every whim.

Stay Healthy and Warm, Enjoy the Holidays.

Merry Christmas Eve

Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas Eve to one and all. I have so much to be thankful for. I had an accident and almost lost the use of my hand and forearm. I was in the hospital for five days and am doing so much better, all will be well in just a short time. I threatened to discharge myself from the hospital if I could not be home for Christmas Eve, bad enough I missed the snow. Patience is not in my name or make up at all. I want it all all better now but will have to wait it out and do my follow up with the doctors. I promised to follow all the orders given to me.

So life is good, I will be surrounded with my family for several days and will smile be very content. Good things will be coming my way soon.

May one and all enjoy the holidays, take a minute to really appreciate those around us. Smile, enjoy, reflect and appreciate the life we are blessed to have.

Changes Are A Coming

Hello,

I am so in the spirit of Christmas. This Holiday Season will be very special to me. I am very happy and peaceful within. I am sad at the thought of saying good bye to all of you, but very excited about my future. Keep an eye here for more updates on the closing of the store. It will be happening soon. Don't wait to stop in.

Don't forget all filled keytags must turned in by December 31. They will no longer be accepted after that

The quote for all today is:

You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.

Merry Christmas ! 9 more days

Holiday Cheer

Hello,

It is amazing the emails I had gotten, thank you one and all, each one means so much to me. I need to remind you this really is a good thing me. I will miss you all, but I am excited to be moving forward in my life. Larry and I will be able to spend more time together. My horizons have been widened with Camera Club. I have been reminded that life can be cut short suddenly and I for one do not want to say "gee I should have ..."

It is two weeks until Christmas, I am having so much fun getting ready; buying gifts, wrapping gifts and baking. This is a time to remember all our loved ones who have passed. They are in a better place, at peace and watching over me and smiling down on me saying "You Go Girl give them Hell!"

May you all find an inner peace this Holiday Season as I have.

Merry Christmas

Good Morning,

Are you over the shock of the store closing yet? It is a sad time yes, but a glad time for me. I have heard from so many well wishers, I count my blessings that you (and you know who you are) are in my life. True loyal friends will never be forgotten, and those who you think are friends show their true colors. It is amazing how many lives this store has touched. I consider myself blessed in so many ways. I fulfilled a dream and as in all dreams they come to an end.

As you know I am a the glass in half full kind of gal, so I am ready to move forward with a positive mind set. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and thank you all for your well wishes. Watch for news after the first of the year for more on our closing plans. I am here to answer any questions you may have, rumors and gossip is never good, come to me and I will answer any questions you may have.

Larry and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. There will be many tears shed, but this is the right thing for me in the end.

As Tiny Tim said, And "God Bless Us Everyone!"

Important Shop News

After almost eight years, we have decided to close Quilters' Compass after the first of the year. Thanks to all of you who have shared your good wishes and hugs, and to all who have shown us the true meaning of friendship.

For more information download the latest edition of The Compass newsletter at:
www.quilterscompass.com/newsletterwinter2008.pdf

Watch for the announcement of our Going Out of Business Sale within the next few weeks.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays !

Tis the season, I wish Christmas Music could be played all year round, I just truly love the holidays.

I had the best Turkey Day ever, I shared it with my family, Larry, Ian, Cara, and Tim. My sister Susan's family, Patrick, Molly and Ryan. We ate till we were pleasantly full, played card games and board games then had our fill of dessert. I thank them all for the most memorable day. As we started our meal we each gave thanks for our blessings. Traditions and family, my Mom would be proud of us all, I know she was smiling down on us all. Yes the turkey went in the oven and the Christmas Music began in my house.

Just a reminder that this Saturday is the final block for this years Block A Month. Yahoo, one year down. Great job ladies. Listen closely for announcements about next years Block A Month during the meeting. Lots to talk about this meeting. Don't forget be in the doors by 8:30.

Our Guild Meeting next week will be our Christmas Party, it will start at 6:30 as usual. It is a night when everyone brings food to the meeting to share. We will provide the paper goods and drinks. Don't forget for those of you who made the Mystery Quilts, bring in your tops and or completed quilts and anything else in for show and tell. We will have a Yankee Swap. It should be a maximum of a $20.00 gift, no gift certificates please. It could be fabric, something made, notions, a book or anything like that. I do ask that it be quilting related though.

Merry Christmas and Happy Quilting To You All !

Pat

Happy Thanksgiving Eve

I want to wish everyone a wonderful holiday. Wow a holiday based on family and eating, life is good. We all have a lot to be thankful for. Let us all look forward and put the past behind us, it will make us all better people. I was sent this thought for the day recently and I wanted to share it with you.

"Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect; It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections".

Today is Wednesday, we will be closing at 1:00 and back to our regular hours on Friday.

I will be home shortly to make my house smell like the holidays. I will be making my pies and goodies. Yummy.

Gobble Gobble Gobble...

Be Thankful this Thanksgiving

This time of year is special. Today I feel that I am closer to what I should and will become in life. I have learned that I should not have great expectations of others, only of myself. I know everything comes to us when the timing is right. I have a chance to become a better individual, to give of myself. We all have many possessions, but to give is far better than to receive. So at this time of year, reflect on your actions, improve yourself, give of yourself to others. Think twice before saying unkind words, they hurt more than you will ever know and some scars can never be healed.

So ladies and gentlemen as you can tell, I am at peace, I am happy and content, life is good. I have so much to be grateful for. I am blessed with my husband Larry who is my sole mate and whom I truly love. I would marry him again in a heartbeat, with out any hesitation. I am thankful for my son Ian and my daughter Cara and Tim. I wish you all the same happiness and peace at this time of year.

Gobble Gobble Gobble !!!

Do An Act of Kindness Today

Good Morning,

Can I tell you I feel like I have been reborn, I am happy and content, I find myself smiling again if I were a cat I would be purring. I am taking my first two camera classes tomorrow. I will learn more about how to take better pictures and then to edit them in the computer. Who new I could get so excited about learning something new. Pat a student again, how cool. I am also thrilled to be helping and caring for others.

I have said helping my Aunt when she was dying brought back all the nurturing emotions and reminded me I have a lot to offer. I am a people person. I always new I was I enjoy I know I am good at helping and listening to others, to be a companion, to make an someone feel important, to hold there hand and just be there. In this day and age our elderly have become neglected. We find that our lives are busy and the old get forgotten and cast aside. I have been able to help a few others and it makes me feel good. It does not take much, a phone call, to stop by with a little treat, to sit and just give them the most important thing anyone can another person, our time, our patience and understanding. I feel reborn and enjoy doing this, I always have but I had forgotten about it. I let busy take over my life. The overall Mom in me has so much to offer. Our neighbor recently had to place her husband in a nursing home, she is lonely and I know the little time I take to stop and talk with her help. OK enough of my babbling, I just wanted again to remind everyone we have a lot to offer others. Open your eyes to life. Do one kind act today, open a door for someone, smile and say thank you and mean it, compliment someone, take a minute to listen I mean really listen to them. It will make your day and more importantly it may make there day too.

Happy Novemeber

Good Morning,

Well here we are in November, today is the 4th and we only have 51 more days until Christmas. Anyone who knows me well knows how I love the holidays. The year has flown by so quickly. What a beautiful time of year to be a budding photographer.

A New Change:

Our keytags, the white plastic ones will be discontinued as of December 30, 2008. So if you have one almost filled or one that you have been holding onto, fill them up and turn them in. Pass the word to anyone you know who does not check the blog or have emails please. I have told you changes are a coming. I will slowly be implementing them so as not to shake things up to much at once.

Life is busy here in the shop. I have seen more quilts finished in the last month than ever before. I see a lot of gifts being made. What a great group of ladies you all are. The classes are going well and we all have lots of laughs and really enjoy the time together.

Nancy's latest Jacket class is another big hit. Wait till you see the pictures. which will be posted at the end of the class.

Gotta run now, customers coming in. I will write more soon. Keep an eye on the blog for the latest updates and spread the word.

Live life to its fullest as you never know what life has in store for you. Reach for the stars and persue your dreams.

Happy Halloween !

Good Morning Ladies,

What a magnificent fall day today is. The air is crisp, the leaves crunch under your feet as your walking, the sun is out and it is a magnificent day in New England. Can you tell how much I love our seasons.

Just a reminder that tomorrow is Block A Month. I cannot believe we are in our eleventh month, one more to go and we would have finished another year of this. I want to point out that this is such a large quilt that you may consider making it two quilts instead of one large one. This will make two good sized lap size quilts. Just a thought.

Guild is not next Friday it is the Friday after. The second Friday in November is the 14th. I will be giving out the last two installments of the Mystery Quilt Directions. Decembers meeting will be our holiday party. This in the past has always been a fun night. We will have a Yankee swap again. The limit is $20.00 and must be a quilt related item, it can be bought or made. I will supply the bags. It will be our usual pot luck dinner and I am sure with all our good cooks out there the food will be wonderful. Larry and I will supply the paper goods and drinks. It is always a fun night.

We still have openings in our Lasagna Class, with the cost of the class you get the following: pre cut strips in your favorite colorway for a good lap sized quilt, a home cooked lasagna, salad and rolls, instructions for completing you quilt top. In this class you should be able to complete your quilt top and have fun in the mean time. Grab a friend and come on in. You must sign up at least a week in advance so we can pre cut your fabrics for you.

Button Contest
The winner of our Button Contest was Janet Gallagher who guessed 1696, we actually had 1693, Wow amazing to get that close. She not only won all the buttons but won a free class.

Key Tag Drawing
The winner of the key tag drawing was Jean Baker who will get to use $25.00 towards a class or non sale merchandise.

Congratulations to them both.

Have a Wonderful Fall Day, get out there, breath in the fresh air, enjoy life, each day is a gift that should be enjoyed and appreciated to its fullest.

Autumns Colors

Hi,

What a great week end. Thanks to Liz for opening and covering the shop on Saturday, I had a chance to go on another photo shoot. As some may have gathered I am loving being out there and taking pictures. A group of ten of us walked/hiked Worlds End in Hingham Saturday morning. I had a wonderful time. There is nothing like seeing the fall colors, walking in the woods and pondering life. It helps put things into perspective. I feel clear headed and able to take on the world. Look out ladies, changes are a coming!

Thanks for all the support

My Aunt Bea's Passing

I need to say a special thank you to everyone who have helped me thru the last few weeks. As many of you know I (Larry too) had been caring for my Aunt Bea. Bea was the last and closest link to my Dad. I was able to spend the last week with her day and night. I held her hand as she passed away. I had such a void that was almost unbearable. My Dad helped build her apartment house in South Boston. It was a special place. We had her Funeral Mass on the Thursday of the October Holiday Week End which was very emotional. A private cematary service was held Friday afternoon followed by a gathering at a restaurant where we talked about all the good times we shared with Bea.

I got to go away with my Sister Susan and my Daughter Cara to Susan's condo in New Hampshire. It was so picturesque, the fall is a pretty time of year. I got to have some much needed rest and relaxation We rented chick flicks, shopped, ate and had some girl time which I will cherish and remember for a long time. We will now make this a yearly girls week end in memory of Bea.

Now it is time to put the past and sadness behind me, time to remember the good times and move forward. I have a lot of new and exciting plans for my future. I feel strong and able to handle life again. If you have quarreled with some one, been mad at someone, or lost touch with a special someone, make amends. Life is very short, remind that someone that you love them, that you are there for them and let bygones be bygones. Words hurt, they hurt deeply. make peace while you can.

I want to Thank again all the special people who have been there for me and helped me thru these rough times. You all know who you are, Thanks again.

Ocotber 22, 2008

Good Morning,

We will have to admit fall has arrived, it is getting cooler these days but that just motivates me to want to get those unfinished quilts done.

I wanted to let in you on the fact that I pulled 75 bolts of fabrics and have them in the $4.00 a yard specials. These are one yard minimum cuts or till the end of the bolt. Come by early for the best selections, they will not last long.

The winner of the Button Contest was Janet Gallagher, she guessed 1693 and we had 1696 buttons in the jar. Janet will get not only the container of pretty layered buttons but a free class. My thanks to Christine Moriarty who donated and counted them.

The winner of the Key Tag drawing was Jean Baker she wins $25.00 to spend on merchandise or for a class.

Congratulations to you both.

I have been (with help, thanks Georgette) rearranging the store and giving it a fresh clean uncluttered look. Stop by soon and see the changes taking place. More are to come.

Happy Fall to all !

October 17th 2008

What an exciting day we had yesterday! The Soldiers Angels Quilts were picked up and are on there way. The count as of yesterday was 129 quilts. Leslie was blown away by how many we got done. I cannot thank you one and all for all your hard work and to such a worthy cause this is going to. It is not too late to get them to me, she can make one more pick up in another week.

Liz Feitelberg, God Bless her soul, came in and took pictures of every quilt we had in the store as of Wednesday night. What a major undertaking that was. Liz has them posted on our website, just click on the Soldiers Angels Quilt Link and it will get you right to them.

Thank you again one and all for all your hard work and to all my generous ladies who made sure I made my personal quota of quilts to be sent. I was also given a donation of one phone card to go along with each quiltso they could call home.

FYI check out this weeks Quincy Sun, we made it color photo and all on the front page.

Thank God There Back to School Sale

It is time for the Seventh Annual Sale

Thank God They're Back To School Sale !

Three Days Only !

Thursday, October 16 9-8:30
Friday, October 17 9-5:00
Saturday October 18 9-5:00

20% off all fabrics off the bolt with 1/2 yard minimum cuts.
All Books: Buy one, get additional book of same or lower price 1/2 off.

Hope to see you all then...

October 14th, 2008

Hello Everyone,

Wow what an amazing week end I had. I was away with my sister Susan and my daughter Cara to New Hampshire. We shopped and laughed and had so much fun. The foliage was magnificent too. It was a much need energizing getaway. I feel like I can take on the world again. I needed the R & R.

Don't forget our Sale is this week from Thursday till Saturday. Come drop by, say hello and enjoy the bargains.

Larry was off this past week end leading a Camera Club Trip to Quebec, I cannot wait to see his new pictures hanging in his gallery here at the store. I am sure there will be all new photos as soon as he has had a chance to review and print them.

I just love the fall, the colors are so vibrant, the air is so crisp and all is well with the world.

October 8th, 2008

Just an update with some news. I am so honored to say that we have collected over our 100 quilts to go to the Soldiers Angels Quilts Organization. No other shop in New England even came close to us. The help and donations of so many quilts show what wonderful people I am blessed to know. Thanks to one and all who helped make this come true and for the donations to help defray costs. If there are any other quilts yet to be turned in, you have until October 15th, next Tuesday to do so.

I will be closed tomorrow Thursday, October 9th all day as my Dear Aunt passed away. It is a blessing but will leave an emptiness in my heart. Bea was an amazing woman and did it her way till the end.

This is the Holiday week end, I will be open this Friday from 9:00 - 3:00. There will be no Guild Meeting this month. I will be closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I will be back to regular store hours as of Tuesday.

I will be off for some fun and relaxation with my sister Susan and my daughter Cara to New Hampshire and hope to see some great fall foliage, take some great pictures with my love of photography. I have joined the South Shore Camera Club and have entered my very first competition. I may never be as good as Larry but we can have a lot of fun! Everyone must expand there horizons, this will be fun!

My last words are from the heart. Life is too short live well, laugh often and love with all your heart.

Soldiers Angels Quilts

Well, our second Soldiers' Angels Workshop went very well. What a productive day our ladies had making quilts for our servicemen deployed overseas. Overall, we have 50 quilts completely done, 13 in progress, and more still to come from people working independently. While we're approaching our goal of 100 quilts, we still have a way to go. It's not too late to put together a quick quilt for the program. Please call Pat at the shop for help, advice or encouragement.

The Area Coordinator for Soldiers' Angels, Leslie Trubiano, stopped by and was amazed at the number of quilts we had finished and in the works. She even sat down and helped to put several together. All of the ladies signed a special Christmas Card to go to the troops as well.

Special thanks go everyone who helped out on Sunday:

• Liz Feitelberg
• Kathy Landers
• Etta Forti
• Karen LeBlanc
• Janet Cochrane
• Joanne Bellofatto and
• Peggy Lee

Thanks for all of your hard work, and all the wonderful homemade desserts and munchies everyone brought in. Good job, everyone!

Soldiers' Angels Workshop No. 1

Well, we had a very productive day today, thanks to a number of ladies who volunteered their time to help put together some quilts to be donated to Soldiers' Angels, which will collect the quilts and distribute them to servicemen in Iraq and Afghanistan this Christmas. Much applause to:

• Dottie Kelly
• Dottie Fitzgerald
• Terry O'Donnell
• Kathy Landers
• Donna Shiner
• Jean Baker and
• Ann Grant

who all did terrific work sewing and piecing and doing whatever needed to be done.

Special thanks to Karen LeBlanc and Joanne Bellofatto who staffed the dreaded layering table and layered a whole bunch of quilts! Good job to everyone!

We have a number of quilts in various stages and will be tallying things up by midweek, so check back later to see how many we are up to.

Thanks again, ladies! Great work!

New Hours / Recovery Surgery

Hi Ladies,

OK we will have new store hours starting September 15th. The regular store hours will be Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 9:00 - 4:30, Wednesdays 9:00 - 6:00, and Thursdays 9:00 - 8:30. I will be closed Sundays and Mondays. These will now be our regular hours.

We will be open the first two Sundays for our Soldiers Angels Workshops, the hours are 12-5, come by and help us out, I have 31 quilts turned in and my goal is 100. Thanks to all that have helped to date, I look forward to seeing the others that are still being worked on. It is not too late to start or make another one! This is such a worthy cause and is near and dear to my heart.

I had my knee surgery, all is well, I have some intense therapy I have to do so I can bend my knee but luckily it is my left knee so I can drive. It is not as painful as it was, but they say that with therapy will hurt and then I will be as good as new.

The new schedule and newsletter will be up, posted and emailed to one and all within the next few days.

Drop by and say Hello, I enjoy seeing everyone!

SHOP HOURS UPDATE

Quilters' Compass will be closed from Wednesday, August 13, 2008, through Saturday, August 16, 2008. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 19, 2008.

New Batiks & Patriotics

Just got in a nice shipment of batiks and patriotic fabrics, sample image above. They won't last long, so if you love batiks, come on down today.

SOLDIERS' ANGELS QUILTS

We have a good start toward our goal of collecting hand-made quilts for the Soldiers' Angels organization's Blankets of Belief campaign. We hope to donate at least 100 hand-made red, white & blue quilts to the program which will go to our servicemen in Iraq and Afghanistan this Christmas. Out first 15 quilts collected were shown at the Compass Guild meeting last night, and they are spectacular!

Our thanks go to all the quilters for caring enough to do this with us. To see all the quilts we have to date go to:

http://quilterscompass.com/compassguild.html

The first 15 quilt sown in the series are the ones we have so far.

If you'd like to help us and make quilt to go to a soldier in a war zone, it does not have to be difficult, or complicated. Complete information about quilt sizes, etc., can be found here:

http://quilterscompass.com/soldiersangelsflyer.pdf

And don't forget our upcoming September workshops to finish quilts in progress, on

Sunday, September 7th or
Sunday, September 14th
from Noon to 5:00 pm.

We'd be glad to help you pull it all together.

For more information on Soldiers' Angels, please visit their website at:

http://soldiersangels.org/index.php?page=blankets-of-belief

Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd -
Two Days Only

All Fat Quarters in stock are only $1.00 each when you purchase a minimum of 25.

Build up that stash at a terrific price. Come early for the best selection!

See you then! Happy Quilting

Pat

Lowell Quilt Festival

Mark you calendars for August 7th - 10th for the Lowell Quilt Festival - A Citywide Celebration of Quilts. With events scheduled for a number of venues in Lowell, including the Tsongas Arena, the New England Quilt Museum, and the American Textile History Museum there's a lot of quilting-related activity going on. Don't miss it! Visit the Festival website at:
www.lowellquiltfestival.org

I know it's hot and you're probably thinking about the beach right now, but I thought I'd just mention something a bit cooler, Christmas. We just got in some new Christmas fabrics from Clothworks. They're from the Dear Santa collection by Diane Knott. Clothworks even has a free pattern based on them available for dowload from their website at:
http://www.clothworkstextiles.com/pattern_download.asp?ID=111

Stop by and see them. We're air conditioned and it's cool.

Craig's List

Ever hear of Craig's List? Know what it is?

I'd heard of it, but really was not familiar with it until this week.

We had an antique display case in the shop that was basically used as a plant stand, and we thought we'd try to find a new home for it. We first tried a used store fixture shop, but they weren't interested, then Cara suggested Craig's list.

We listed in online on Wednesday night - Free! Just take it away! - and it was gone by Friday afternoon, going to a museum gift shop in Attleboro.

I was really impressed. Check it out:

www.craigslist.com

First Annual "It's All About The Bag Sale"

Just a friendly reminder that the Boston Area Shop Hop Shops (try saying THAT three times fast!) are holding their first "It's All About The Bag" Sale. Bring your green 2008 Spring Bash bag to any of the eight participating quilt shops and get 20% off all merchandise you can fit in the bag!

You must have the bag with you, of course. Don't forget that. The sale runs from Tuesday, July 15th through Saturday, July 19th!

With everyone getting squeezed by high gasoline and home heating oil costs, this is the time to save some money to keep you satisfied with your quilting habit!

See you at the sale and Happy Quilting!

Pat

Compass Guild pictures from Friday, 7/11

Pictures from last night's Compass Guild meeting are now posted at the Compass website at:

http://quilterscompass.com/compassguild.html

All photographs by Liz Feitelberg. Good job, Liz!

Friday & Saturday

Just a quick reminder that Friday night, July 11th, is the Compass Guild meeting at 6:30, and Saturday, July 12th is Block-A-Month meeting. Be in the shop by 8:30!

Fun New Book Panel Quilts

We got in a new I Spy In My Garden Book Panel. I turned it into a great quilt top. Take a look and let me know how you like it.

I also got in a NEW Paddington Bear Book Panel and similar to my old one made it also into a baby quilt.

Lastly we got in a another panel for an Ecology Shopping Bag, I can't wait to make this one up too.

We're back!

Had a wonderful time in Maine, visiting with friends and enjoying the charms of small town Maine on Independence Day!

New fabrics have arrived. Will post images asap.

VACATION

Well, it's official. Larry and I are on vacation. The Compass is closed for the week, and after a few days of working around the house, we will be off to Belgrade Lakes, Maine, for a small-town Fourth of July celebration, with hot dogs, people and antique boat parades, fireworks, strawberry shortcakes, and even a ride on Long Lake on the Mail Boat! We'll post some pictures when and if we come back.

Handmade Quilt Heart Pins/Cards

Ladies we just got in these unique Quilted Pins. They come in an assortment of colors from Patriotic to Pastels. These can be used as a gift tag for a present first and then taken off the card and worn.They sell for only $6.97 each. Think ahead and come by for the best selections available.

New Patterns are here!

Just in from the printer, three new Gisha Design patterns. On the shelves today!

New Patterns on the way

I stopped by the printer today and dropped off three new patterns to be printed, Tulip Basket, Cara's Reversible Hobo Bag, and a Quilting Bag. We should have them by the end of the week. Stay tuned.

Welcome to our new blog

Effective communication is so important in our busy lives these days. A blog seems like a good way to get the word out on things happening in the Quilters' Compass community, like shop specials, quilt shows and events, and other helpful information.

We hope this will encourage you to take part in our efforts to share information on life, quilting, or anything else you might want to share or get off your chest.

Thanks for stopping by, and Happy Quilting!