Busy Week, No Quilting

As predicted, I didn't get much done this week.  I worked two long days on Monday and Tuesday.  Wednesday was spent cooking and socializing with Tim and Tammy Nunn and our kids and grand-kids.  Thursday and Friday, Kim and Tim went fishing. Tatianna, Tammy and I hung out.  Saturday Kim and I spoiled the grand-kids. Lots of activity but not much quilting. 

I did lay out Winry's quilt top and actually got the first row stitched together. But well lots of dishes and lots of cooking and not much sewing.  Some weeks, it's going to be like that.

This week finds me in Illinois on business.  I did bring the layer cake for Viri's quilt top and am hoping to mark it for sewing while in the hotel room. 

I also found a quilt shop down the road (a ways down the road) from my hotel. It is called the Twisted Stitch.  I had sometime to kill before I could check into my hotel room so I ventured into South Elgin to check it out. I had a wonderful visit with the owner. We talked about the quilt shop business, long arm quilting for money and fabric stashes among other things. If you are ever in South Elgin, IL. Check out her shop. She has some cute patterns and will be offering classes again this fall. 

I had forgotten to pack a ruler to draw the diagonals on the layer cakes, she had a new one that she really liked because it didn't slip on the fabric. I went ahead and got it but I am not sure it will fit in my bag for the trip home. If it does it is going to be a tight fit. 

I also found a really awesome citrusy layer cake so I broke my rule about no fabric purchases. But it is really pretty. The name of the line is Sweet and Sour and it is by Wilmington.  The colors are very fresh and bright. It is so pretty and I really really love it.

Then I found a pattern that I really liked that uses jelly rolls. Plus I got an idea for using the Santa panels I have.  So I am counting today as a success quilting wise.

How are your projects progressing? Have you found any new shops or fabrics that are inspiring you?