I have been right through the town years ago without stopping. Yesterday, I stopped in Prosser. I started out with a destination of the Sewing Basket Quilt shop.
A couple weeks ago, I went and quilted for a day with my mom and a friend from Baker City. She was working on a 'cathedrial window' quilt so I was inspired to try my hand at it and found this beautiful collection that I thought would be perfect.
I found the teal-colored fabric first and didn't see the others. While it was being cut, I went back over to see another piece and saw the others. After all was said and done, I ended up with this. Don't worry; they won't all be in the same quilt - eeek. 
I was surprised (and super happy) to find this little heart fabric in the Christmas section. I have wanted to make a St. Valentine's Day quilt for a long time, but it's difficult to find old-fashionedy Valentine fabric. Their Valentine collections were much more modern - duh that's what most people probably look for - and then there's me.
The robin's egg blue (sorta) and ivory I just loved. (the picture is a little dark) Then I thought of Kathie at 'Inspired by Vintage Quilts' and thought, "Why don't I just make a small quilt?" For some reason, I think I have to make a big quilt when I am buying fabric. I think I get that from my mom. Her motto is 'Rule of thumb: you have two thumbs, buy at least two yards.' I'm not quite like that, but I like hand work so I need to think smaller in order to get anything finished. There is also a B & B at this wonderful quilt shop, very reasonably priced, and able to host 4-10 people. I might have to gather up a crew.
Well now, since I traveled all the way to Prosser, I wasn't going to leave just then. I ventured down town where I found several lovely specialty and antique shops. Let me just say, "There are some very talented ladies over there." I found twin vintage crazy-quilt doll quilts to add to my collection. Both have the same happy backing. Woohoo, heehee, ladida - me singing a little happy song.
That's all for now. I need to go reset all the clocks since our power was out during the thunderstorm last night.
Have a fabulous weekend.
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