When Michele, owner of The Running Stitch…my not-so-local quilt shop (65 miles away)…asked if she could display my Raggedy & Friends quilt in her shop for the month of August, I replied with a resounding, “Of course!” So earlier this week, Mr. PQ, Mac and I made the trek to Ottawa not only to visit the shop but to also show her my recently completed A Primitive Garden quilt which you can see here.
The shop just recently moved to larger premises and not only do they carry a wide selection of fabric, notions, books and everything else to tickle a quilter’s fancy, they are also a Bernina dealer.
This is what greets you as you enter the shop. Can you see my Raggedy & Friends quilt hanging behind the check out counter?
To the right are the notions, books and Berninas on display.
And to the left is the fabric. Oops! There’s my Primitive Garden quilt on the cutting table! It’s going to be on display and featured in the shop during the month of October.
And more fabric…
A closer look at Raggedy & Friends here…
And here…
And speaking of Raggedy & Friends, I’d like to share with you some photos of completed first blocks from all around the world.
Marimosty from France. Bonjour!
Paula from Spain. Hola!
Mary from the US. Howdy!
Claire from Canada. Hi!
And Jeannine from France. Bonjour!
Thanks so much for sharing. You all make my heart sing!
And remember, Block 2 of Raggedy & Friends will be released on Friday, the 20th of August. See you then!
Happy stitching!
Kaaren ♥
36 comments:
How wonderful is this?!! Love it! You go Kaaren!!
I was in the shop on Friday and saw the quilt. Pictures do not do it justice! I bought Blackbird's Sarah Tobias. Can hardly wait to see Primitive Garden. Lori R.
Your gorgeous work is worthy of being on display in such a pretty quilt shop. It must have felt special seeing your raggedys hanging for all to see.
Wonderful to see your quilt on display!
Love all the different ways block one has been done. I will start mine soon!
Wow Kaaren you must be proud. It is beautiful. Congratulations
Very nice - what a pretty shop your quilts will be displayed in! And how nicely your beautiful quilts will enhance her shop!! :)
What a thrill to have your quilts in such a lovely shop. I love how spacious and light it looks. Congratulations on the honour. It's lovely to see the first blocks.
Wahooooooooooooooooooo! I'm happy dancing for you - I'd dance across the desert for you but it's too dang hot. My living room will have to do. LOL
Wonderful news, Kaaren.
What a lot of fun! Wonderful to have your beautiful quilts shown off to inspire others!
Congratulations! It is a lovely place for your quilt. I also love your Primitive Gatherings quilt.
Everyone's work is looking so fantastic. I wish I had time to start stitching mine.
Unfortunately Ms. Crockett demands my time at present.
What a gorgeous shop and your quilt looks fantastic hanging in there!!
Your quilts are so deserving of the display in what looks to be a very nice shop. Congratulations. I am anxiously awaiting the 2nd block of Raggedy and friends. Not sure I will get the next one done in two days.
What a great shop you have there and such an honor to have your quilt displayed.
I'll have you know that I couldn't stand it another minute and ordered the Primitive Garden BOM. ;)
I need to press & trim my Raggedy Ann & Andy blocks and add the patchwork. I did the embroidery while on vacation. Enjoyed it and am looking forward to part 2.
Such an adorable quilt, just love it! Congrats on the display. We are happy for you and thanks ever so much for sharing your lovely design.
Cheers,
Bobbie
Such a great post! Both quilts are just wonderful.
You are so talented. Both quilts are beautiful. I have said that before...lol! Way to go with having your quilts displayed in a shop! I have a feeling we will see more of this from you! YAY! Karen
Lovely shop made even more lovely by hanging Raggety and Friends! Kaaren, it looks great! Your Prim. Garden will look fabulous hung when it is up on display- your talent and willingness to share it are a joy. Such lucky quilters to be able to see either (or both) of your quilts in person. Maybe I should pack an over night bag *smile*
Karen
What gorgeous work! Love your blog!
Such a beautiful quilt, displayed in a beautiful place. Every time I see your quilt I fall more and more in love with it.
It is always wonderful to know that your work is being admired and appreciated!
Hope your quilts will get a lot of ooohhh's and aaahhh's at the shop!
Elzaan
Love the quilts :) With such a lovely shop like that to visit, I'd throw the worry of distance out the window....lol...!!!! Happy crafting, Jenny
You ROCK, Kaaren ! And so do your quilts - clapping for you !!
Kaaren, I can just imagine the response there will be from the folks visiting the shop. Both quilts are so wonderful, one fun and cute and delightful, the other, elegant and breath taking. Everyone will know your name!!! Glad I already do. AND, the shop is just terrific. My gosh I'd like to pass a few hours wandering around in there. Thanks so much for sharing the photos.
How cool is that! Thanks for the fun virtual visit!
Ohhh.. so much fun for you... and It looks fantastic on the wall in the shop... hmm.. you better see to that you get it back.. because she might want to keep it..lol...
CONGRATULaTIONS!!
Your quilt is just lovely , and how nice that it was in that shop. What a gorgeous shop that is!
Micki
What an honor, Kaaren! And such a nice shop, too! I love how their FQ's are displayed!
Cheers!
Oh look at you girl!! That is just awesome!!
and boy could I spend a pretty penny in that store!
How cool is that - what an honor for you! Congratulations!
It looks like your quilt has the best location in the store. I am sure many people inquire about it as they head up to the register. It looks wonderful!
Wonderful, your work is exquisite..
Maggey
Oh how I would love to see that quilt in person. It looks awesome on the wall behind the desk.
Kaaren, your blog is fantastic! Thank you so much for promoting The Running Stitch (the photos you took are fantastic). That's very nice of you. I'm looking forward to putting up The Primitive Garden quilt in October. Hope to see you soon.
Kaaren, Raggedy and Friends looks perfectly at home! ~karen
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