Thursday, February 25, 2016

Picking Daisies at QuiltCon West 2016

Here's a little photo journal, highlighting our time at QuiltCon 2016 in Pasadena this past weekend.

We love our "Crew"!

The quilts on display were amazing and inspiring. Our photos will never do justice to these quilts, so please scroll to the links right below this picture for more.  

QuiltCon 2016  

For a closer peek of QuiltCon, visit the following links...

The Modern Quilt Guild's Blog highlighting all the show winners

A YouTube Video Tour of QuiltCon by The Sewing Report

An article that appeared in the LA Times about Quilts at QuiltCon with a Message


While we were there, we got to meet some of favorite fabric and quilting celebrities...


Kay and Dede with Anna Maria Horner and Lady K Quilts

Kay with Melody Miller (and wearing a dress in Melody Miller fabric)

Dede with Lotta Jansdotter (and wearing a tunic in Lotta Jansdotter fabric)

Dede with Christine Haynes and Sarah Watts (all three wearing Sarah Watts' fabric)


Dede and Kay got hand-drawn daisy tattoos from Sarah Watts 

Dede got a temporary tattoo from Libs Elliot

Kay and Dede took a block printing class from Valori Wells

Dede showing off her newly acquired block printing skills

 Fun with friends, new and old....

Enjoying the "Catnado" quilt

Lunch with part of our Crew (and missing the other part)!

A lovely dinner out with new and old friends!

Capturing Memories and dreaming of QuiltCon West 2017 in Savannah Georgia.


Monday, February 15, 2016

Hand Stitching Alabama Chanin Style

Let's Sew "SLO" Together... at 25% off!


The company Alabama Chanin has become well known for their fabulous line of clothing and home decor, all hand sewn using their wonderful organic knit jersey and embellished using techniques such as Reverse Appliqué and Negative Reverse Appliqué.  


Here at Picking Daisies, we have been big fans for years! We carry all four of their books in our shop.
Alabama Studio Books - available at Picking Daisies

Working from a kit is a great introduction to this style of hand sewing, and at Picking Daisies, we are able to offer you your choice of some of their kits at 25% off Alabama Chanin’s price.


We will also be holding monthly workshops were you can join us for guidance, tips, and community sewing.  

Or feel free to conquer your project on your own time.








Below you will see the 4 kits we are offering. If you are interested in ordering, please note the color and size options.  Regarding sizing, we find their clothing to be a bit snug, and suggest you go up one size.... unless you prefer your clothing tight fitting.

DO NOT order from the Alabama Chanin website if you want the 25% off price!!
Be aware that these kits are made to order by Alabama Chanin, and delivery can be from 3 to 6 weeks

Also Important: Our first order cut-off date is Monday, February 22, 2016.

Here are your kit choices....

Anna’s Garden Skirt  $111 (Regular Price $148)

Bloomers Swing Skirt  $111 (Regular Price $148)

Magdalena Fitted Skirt  $111 (Regular Price $148)

Magdalena Poncho  $96 (Regular Price $128)

Questions? Just Contact Us!