What a fabulous night with Marie Bostwick!

Thank you to everyone that came out to support Marie Bostwick and the release of her new book, Between Heaven and Texas.  Tonight was a night filled with creativity and inspiration from her passion for writing to her love of quilting.  I loved all the stories on how she became an author to what drives her to continue writing.  If you haven't read any of Marie's novels come on in and pick one up, you will not be disappointed.

The turn out for "Between Heaven and Texas" book signing was incredible. Everyone was having a great time.

 

Long Lines with a lot of laughter.

 



 More laughter!

 

Smile!

 Marie writes and quilts too!

Thank you Marie for sharing your passion with us.  We appreciate all you do and can't wait for the next installment of the Cobbled Court series.

Marie Bostwick!

Join us tonight for a book signing with the talented Marie Bostwick.  Marie is the author of the Cobbled Court Quilt novels.  The festivities start at 5:00 pm tonight and refreshments will be provided.

 

Marie Bostwick is a New York Times and USA Today best selling author of uplifting historical and contemporary fiction. Marie is the author of the Cobbled Court Quilt novels which include A Single Thread, A Thread of Truth, A Thread So Thin, Threading the Needle and her next release, Between Heaven and Texas, to be released April 30, 2013.

So grab a friend and head on over and enjoy a night with this very talented author.

 

Meet Catherine!

Today's post is about our newest employee, Catherine.  Catherine brings the mod quilts to Honey Bee and she is a joy to work with.  Here are a couple of quilts that Catherine made using her artistic talents.    Catherine will be teaching a Summer Kid's Camp Hand sewing and a Machine sewing class, check it out online, this would be a great time to get your little one sewing. Come on in a meet this talented young lady and if you are into mod quilts, she is your go to girl!

 

 

 

This is the Summer Kid's Camp Machine Sewing Class for ages 8-12.  In this class you will be making PJ pants, quilt, pillow case and a bag.

 

 

Here is the Summer Kid's Camp Hand Sewing Class for ages 7-10.  In this class you will be learning basic hand embroidery and hand sewing  making a fun pillow, stuffed toy and a bag.  What fun!

Ooooh's and Awwwee's!

This past weekend was the 2013 Bluebonnet Shop hop and we had a blast.  We also had some very talented customers stop by with their quilts to share with us.  Check out these beauties!

This one is made by Clark and it was spectacular!

This was made by Chris and it made me love Texas even more!

Shop Hop Time!

Shop Hop starts this Thursday and while we are decorating the store and making kits, I wanted to take the time to share with you the beautiful block of the month quilt that Osie Lebowitz designed for Honey Bee.  Back Road Home is 72"x96" and is available for $16.00 per month.  I just love this scrappy quilt and it would make a wonderful addition in any home.

 

 

More Show-n-Tells from our Awesome Customers!

This is another post on our fabulously creative customers.  We have kites made from fabric, UFO's getting completed and Linus quilts made for a special little one.  Take a look and see what everyone has been up too.  I just think it is inspiring to see what people make.

This is Catherine with her kite made out of fabric, and it does fly!

 

 

 

Diana Stewart has been busy working on UFO's. This makes me want to get out all my projects and just get them done.  Way to go Dianna!

 

 

Shelley Daley has been quilting up a storm making fun and whimsical quilts for The Linus Connection.  These fun blankets will be going to a special girl or boy to love and enjoy.

Superstars!

We have some really fabulous quilters that come into our store every day.  Jane Powell stopped in the other day with her show-n-tell of her finished Fusions BOM she did from Honey Bee's.  Jane took it a step further and made a custom back for her quilt and can I say this was spectacular!  Take a look at the finished product!

This is the front of the Fusions BOM

AND here is the back!  Can you say Fabulous?!!!

 

Check back during the week, we have a lot more superstars to showcase!

Bluebonnet Patchwork Trail Block Challenge

 

This is the Grand Prize Winner of the Bluebonnet Patchwork Trail Shop Hop 2013 Block Challenge. The applique was done by Suzanne Protsman of Albuequerque, New Mexico. So CUTE! Loved the blocks this year.  They are going to make the most adorable quilts!

This is the first place applique from Shannon Crown of Cibilo, Tx.

Second place applique from Shelley Daley of Georgetown, TX.

Third place applique from Shirley Ferguson of Boerne, TX.

 

First Place 3-D from Carol Rose of San Antonio, TX.

Second Place 3-D from Sheila Sue Simms of New Braunfels, TX.

Third Place 3-D from Myra Williams of Round Rock, TX.

First Place Combination from Dee Brady of Georgetown, Colorado.

Second Place Combination from Connie Bissonnet of Spicewood, TX.

Third Place Combination from Myrna Smith of San Antonio, TX.

First Place Pieced from Julie Seale of Kerrville, TX.

Second Place Pieced from Jackie Bevilacque of Universal City, TX.

Third Place Pieced from Becky Creason of San Antonio, TX.

Max Turns 1!!!!

This might not be quilt related but it is definitely crafty and blog worthy.

My niece Kristen was throwing her son Max a pirate themed birthday party for his first birthday.  She was having a friend of hers make the cake for the party, but her friend was sick and was not able to.  Kristen decided that she was going to make his cake and so proceeded to go online and look at pictures.  Here is the fantastic outcome of the pirate ship birthday cake.  Way to go Kristen!

This is the adorable pirate ship cake!

 

 

 

Here is Max and the family.  Happy 1st Birthday Max!!!!!

Pillow Cases collected in December

This is Anne West, who is the Volunteer Coordinator for the Center for Child Protection. She picked up the pillow cases you made in early January. She sent me the following email that I thought I would pass along!

"Thank you again, so very much, for the generous donation of 106 pillowcases for the children that come to the Center for Child Protection. I feel so blessed to work for this organization and to be a part of the healing process of the children and families in our community. When all those quilters and sewers made these pillowcases, they also became a part of this process. I feel so connected to my community. J "

 

So thank you so much for your time and efforts - they are soooo appreciated!