June is a fun time if you are a quilter in northern Utah. Every year, usually the third weekend in June is the Wasatch Front's Shop Hop. I have been a part of this fun event since the first one that was held in 2001. The first 4 years I was a quilt shop owner and helped plan the event along with the other shop owners. Not a small task!The past few years I've participated as an employee of the shop (Sew Sweet) I used to own by cutting fabric, assisting quilters, stamping passports, or ringing up all the fun finds each person 'has to have'!
This year I am again heavily involved by helping Sew Sweet prepare for the four day event. I got to design the layout of our quilt and sew it all together. I'm pleased with my efforts and can't wait to show you how it turned out, but I can't until after the shop hop has started next week on June 17th.
The theme is "All Around Town". Each of the 16 shops in the Wasatch area designs quilt block of a building you would find in a town. Our shop chose to do a school. There is an antique shop, cinema, bridal shop, pet store a train station and more!!
Yesterday while at work I got a 'wild hair' and started moving fabric, shelves, samples around trying to freshen up the shop. My sister helped me all day. We finished just after midnight. I am soooooo sore today from all the pushing and shoving! The owners like the results and so do I. Wheew!
Anyway, because of these preparations, I will continue to be sporadic in my postings for a bit.
After Shop Hop, I am going to have a
GIVEAWAY!!
I made a personal goal to get 73 followers. I was born in 1973 so that's why I chose 73. I reached that milestone a couple of days ago with two to spare!
It's fun to think that there are others out there who wander around the world via our blogs!
Everyone who is a follower of my blog (right hand side bar) will be elegable to win one of several items. I will pick random followers sometime on June 21st.
Your giveaway sounds like fun. I am having one in July too. I can't wait to see yours!
ReplyDeleteMicki
Have a wonderful time dear friend!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've worked very hard for this... Do enjoy and we'll see ya when you're a little less busy.
hugs
Robyn xx
oh my gosh!! You are a busy woman!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so fun! I wish I lived in utah for that weekend!! Maybe next year I can take a road trip!!
Thanks for the giveaway! you are so sweet
I cannot even IMAGINE living in an area that has SIXTEEN quilt shops. *sigh* You are very lucky indeed! Will look forward to seeing your quilt when it's finished (and, of course, to your giveaway after the shop-hop).
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous! First that you've owned and work in a quilt shop. One of my goals in life is to own one. Secondly, you have so many quilt shops in your area. We have one and it 30 minutes away!! Have fun and don't work too hard.
ReplyDelete~Karen~
I live in Northern Utah and would like information on which shops are involved in this! It sounds like fun. I heard about the one last year after it was over. Where can I go to get information? Thanks so much for your help. Cindy
ReplyDeleteWow! It takes me almost an hour to get to a quilt shop!
ReplyDeleteSounds like so much fun! I really wanted to try and go this year, but it just didn't work out! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteOh I love shop hops they are such fun, enjoy and see you when you get back!
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your shop hop and remember to take care of yourself. I love them. We are having one in Western Washington beginning on June 23. I'll be sharing pictures. I love the theme of yours, all around town, with the buildings. I am hoping a pattern (or extra blocks) will be available! Have fun!
ReplyDeletequestion? Will this include those that follow you via the feeds? I don't have you on my dashboard but you are on my feeds. Just wondering. Can you keep track of who's following that way too?
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and have been a follower for a long time with out being on the list so now i am officially in! I am excited for a giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteHappy late birthday, Mel! Our shop hop is next week - can't wait! I just signed up as an official follower, but have always "followed" you ever since I found your great blog!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Mel, I sent you an email regarding your Halloween swap. Could you please respond and not delete me? I may be listed as "DJ" from atticw@hotmail.com.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Deana and I sold Sew Sweet several of my "Lacy Daisy" patterns a few years back. My blog is found at dreamworthyquilts.blogspot.com.
Thank you
Have a great Shop Hop!
ReplyDeleteI recently found your blog and would like very much to follow your accomplishments. How do I do that?
ReplyDeleteYour amazing,hope you have a great shop hop, one day I will come to the USA and visit all these wonderful shops.
ReplyDeletequilting hugs
Christine
I am a follower !! Yeah and I love the new quilt! Great Job and thanks for doing the giveaway..I am in!
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