I am very proud of the Suppose Creative Guild.  It has grown quickly and we’ve got an amazing mix of ladies.  In August we got to know sisters Emma Jean and Faye and see some of their previous work.  Like this cute scrappy quilt…

and this one made of scraps from an old clothing factory.  These ladies have quite the collections.

Our monthly show & tell is also a great way to get new ideas.  Here’s Jennifer with a new quilt top from her cherished batik book.

Howabout Lauree’s embroidery? So cute. She always comes up with the most darling things…

Like these tiny gnomes.  Can you even stand how cool they are? I want a whole forest of them.

Can’t wait to see what everyone brings this week!

You may know momma Suppose (Kathy) and daughter Suppose (Jo=me) but do you know sister Suppose? This is my little sissy Rosie, who’s only real job here is to, um, look cute.  But she does get flurries of inspiration and makes cute little things.  Here she shows off one of her recent projects.

This is Anna Maria Horner’s Multi-Tasker Tote pattern, for which Rosie used fabric from the Neptune collection by Tula Pink for Moda.  I had to have one too, and used a lovely linen-like cotton from Westrade.

After we took these photos, she hopped on her motorcycle and rode away, hair flowing in the wind.  If we’re lucky we’ll see Rosie some more on the blog, perhaps modeling, perhaps tutorialing…

Check out those perfect corners and points!  That’s what you get with paper piecing.

We had our first round of paper piecing classes recently, taught by Kathy.  A full class learned the simple but essential method, useful for creating intricate shapes and perfectly matched seams.  The above beginner block is what we created in the first session, and by the end of the second session everyone left an expert.

Here are Joye, Sue, and Jill, in deep concentration.  We’ll have to reprise this class again in the winter, and perhaps add an advanced paper piecing class.  In the mean time, I might just have to try out these retro paper piecing patterns.

Did you know that Suppose has its own line of patterns?  Why yes we do. The pattern division of Suppose is called Golly.  So far we have my beach tote pattern…

(Suppose staff member) Evelyn’s Sudoku quilt & game mat pattern…

And today an additional Golly pattern is available!   Jennifer (Suppose’ assistant manager) designed the clever Irish Wildflower Chain quilt.  It features hand-embroidered Irish wildflowers in a traditional Double Irish Chain quilt.  Jennifer’s embroidery is always incredibly fine and precise.

It may be traditional but it’s got some funky fabric choices: quilter’s tweed for a near-solid with a textured look, and the Rag Rug in Brown print which sort of plays tricks with your eyes.

It’s the perfect thing for the Celtophile quilter, don’t you think?  Jennifer has another embroidery pattern, the updated version of which will be available soon.  And in the near future we’ll be opening up the free pattern & tutorial section of the blog!  Stay posted.

Once Suppose fabric leaves the store some sort of magic happens, and if we’re lucky you bring it back in to show us the final result of the transformation.  Let’s check out some recent customer show & tells.

Little Elizabeths’ momma made this sweet skirt and matching headband for her using fabrics from the Sorbet collection by Sentimental Studios for Moda.

Jane’s family picked out greens and browns for this quilt made for her daughter and new son-in-law.  Can you spot the Erin Michael Wood Grains in there?

And here’s Terry modeling her Lucy & June apron made with Oh Cherry Oh oil cloth which she wore while working at Raspberry Days in Bear Lake, Idaho.  What a great use of this coated fabric–just wipe it off to clean!

Whenever you get the chance, or if you just need a little ego boost, come by the shop to show off what you’ve created with our fabric. Or just add your photos to our Flickr pool, as did Leigh who covered her card table in oilcloth by Anna Maria Horner.

Brilliant!