WORDS OF WISDOM

by Shelli Brienholt

"We are all RECOVERING...

one stitch at a time!"

What ever trial or struggle

we are having we can do it....

One stitch at a time!

I LOVE IT!

FALL TOPPER
64x64
Kit available at $89.95
includes pattern, backing and binding
QUICK AND EASY

Halloween plate with plate racks offered
Each set has 4 plates

and is priced at $20.00 each
Plate rack available for $8.95
horizontal or vertical

Stop by or call us
we have just what you
need for a gift idea!
Remember the phone number
(435) 673-5659
and our address
46 north 100 west
st. george,utah 84770

HOCUS POCUS

Dana's own original back again

it's that time of year and the WITCH is in!

Pattern and Kit available

Call the shop and the witch herself will

deliver you a kit quickly and promplty!

Label packages 20 for $4.95

assorted styles and colors... labels for the back of your kits..

call now while supplies last...

(435) 673-5659

OUR NEW PROMO

New fabric lines will be offered at 25% off

this promo will be available for 2 weeks

so call now or stop by and Save while you are spending!
AMERICAN JANE...PUNCUATION! on Sale

Also FANDANGO

by Moda

25%off

Shop early for best selection!

Charms and Layer Cakes in FANDANGO

and see our blog last week for the

quilt kit offered in PUNCUATION kit 25%off.

Remember to call for all kits and offers we ship and charge only shipping fees no handling charges are applied or extra.

REMEMBER TO ORDER YOUR

SHE-DA

pre-pack prices are offered for a limited time.

Check out the fabric on Henry Glass.com to see pattern ideas!

NEW

AMERICAN JANE FABRIC

Wee Ones... Honey Buns

This quilt uses 3 packs

of Honey Buns ( 1 1/2" strips)

So fun

quick piecing with the strips

pre-cut stop by and check it out!

New collection....

PUNCUATION

by American Jane of Moda Fabrics

Honey Buns to go

hot and ready!


Star Fat Quarters
10 for 12.95 each

Give a shout out to Stacey...
It's her Birthday tomorrow
Friday 27th
Wanna make a guess how old??


SALE...SALE...SALE!
Don't misss the event
this weekend
August 26, 27 and 28th
ENTIRE STORE 25% OFF

Selected kits $25-60.00
Select fat quarters $1.00
Yard Sale Items
Selected Fall Yardage 30% off
Sale fabric 40% off
Stop by regular hours
Friday 10-5:30
Saturday 10-4:30

She-da

Designed by Dana Brooks of

Lazy Daisy Cottage

"It's all about your Attitude!"

Dana Brooks fills the room

with spontaneous fun.

Life is filled with emotions

and passions both good and bad,

therefore, it's your attitude

that will make a difference.

Opening the doors

to Lazy Daisy Cottage

in St. George, Utah

has brought a new dimension

to her life and quilting passion.

Dana's creativity

and marketing ability

has made Lazy Daisy Cottage

a destination place.

In 2004 just one year

after opening its doors

the cozy little cottage was featured

in American Patchwork and Quilting

Sampler magazine.

This was an honor.

Dana currently designs patterns

along with other creative ideas

which includes recipes, lessons,

and packaging ideas.

"Designing fabric is not just a dream

it's a dream that came true."

Having had support, encouragement

and a best friend

for the past 30 years,

her marriage is definitely

the kind every woman deserves.

At home her life is filled

with fun and excitement,

it is never quiet

and if you know her personally

that is an understatement.

Dana ha 3 married children

along with 8 grandchildren

and more on the way!

As a designer she promises

" It will never be dull

or boring and you will

only want to close your eyes

for a second."

Dana works quickly

and if you pause too long

you may miss the next new

and exciting must have

print in your life.

So keep stitching, stashing,

and searching to keep

a happy attitude in your life...

and if you are lacking

add a splash of ....

She-da!

Fabric strike off's arrived today...

So the projects are being stitched up

to show you.
Pre-Order Designer Prices

will be offered to Lazy Daisy Customers

for a limited time.

Baby Buds Dana's new pattern design

will be the newest quilt

made from bits and pieces.

Also a fun new bag idea.

Stop by and check it out!

Designer Pre-Pack Fabric Pricing

She-da... Pre-pack fabric bundle.

Order now and recieve a discount on....

Stash Pack

1/2 yard of each print (19 total)

2 yards large black floral print

1 yard cheetah

Regular price at $8.99 yd would be $112.95

Pre-Order Designer price $89.95

or the Fat Quarter Pack

20 Fat Quarters

2 yards large cheetah with posie print

1 yard cheetah

Regular Price $72.95

Pre-Order Designer Price $57.95

Call and order now by phone

or stop by the shop. (435) 673-5659

Limited time offer
Pattern ideas will be available

for each pack offered.

Amy Butler Pajama Bottoms

A must stop by and see

what we have made now....

using RUFFLE RAC for the bottom.
Quick and simple pants

will wide leg low waisted..

.so CUTE!!!

Stop by the shop and check it out.

You will need 2 1/2 yards fabric

the bottoms and

3 1/3 of the Ruffle Rac.


Just a note to remind you

the Sale begins...

Thursday, Friday and Saturday!

We will also be grilling

Bratwurst Dogs

with grilled onions and peppers

a must have lunch!

There famous at the Brooks house.

We will be selling them for $3.95

Which includes bottle water, chips

and a loaded brat!

Make sure to stop by

during the hours of 11:30am-2 pm

on all 3 days!

BOYS WILL BE BOYS

NEW SIZE SLOUCH BAG...

This is a great size for young girls. This is made from a 27" square. It's for my GRANDDAUGHTER Hannah who is 8 she'll be excited! Try it, use the same measurements from Monday's blog just adjust the main fabric to 27".

BOYS WILL BE BOYS
Construction... MEN AT WORK
This construction fabric is offered in a kit complete with hat and construction tools. Stop by and get one while supplies last. Makes a 45x45 quilt with minky backing.


SAFARI PAL

Quilt is 45x45 with darling giraffe minky backing. Kit is offered at $54.95 each and is a winner.


Jungle and Safari theme fabric fun and simple quilt great gift idea.

NEW BOY PANEL

Fabric is offered in flannel with coordinating fabrics. Stop by and see our new collection of boy print fabrics in flannel and cotton!


Novelty and theme prints

Flannels

Jungle, safari with plaids and stripes are great to go with your stash!


ICE CREAM CREPES
drizzled with chocolate sauce and mixed fresh berries...

Crepe

3 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup water

3 TBSP. melted butter

3/4 cup flour

1/2 tsp. salt

Mix in blender and make into crepes. Cool and fill with ice cream.

Chocolate Sauce

1 cup heavy whip cream

1 1/2 square semi-sweet chocolate

3/4 cup sugar

pinch of salt

Place all chocolate sauce ingredients in sauce pan and stir often and cook on low til thick and smooth.

BON APPETIT'

Remember next weeks sale.... YARD SALE

THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

August 26,27,AND 28

Slouchy Yard Bag

SLOUCHY YARD BAG

Below is a step by step tutorial for a free pattern....

Slouchy Yard Bag

Yardage Requirements

1 yard fabric outer print

1 yard fabric liner

2/3 yard pocket and handle

3/8 yard elastic (3/4 inch non-roll)

To begin square up the yard pieces so they measure 36x36 (lining and outer fabric)

From pocket and handle fabric cut one strip 12 1/2" WOF for the pocket

and two strips 6 1/2" WOF for the handle

For the inside pocket cut into two strips 12 1/2x 12 1/2 the press 1/4" all sides.

Bring up folding in half and pin in place on the right side of liner fabric measuring down 3 1/2" from top and center from each side. Top stitch and make sure to leave the fold on the top of the pocket opening. Stitch in place and top stitch to make pockets. I did 2 equal seams on one pocket and one down the middle to create a double and triple pocket. Pin other pocket across from the pocket you stitched down. Then place outer fabric on top and pin in place leaving about an 6" opening on end without pocket. Turn right side out and press seam and opening press 1/4" so seam will be sewn shut later in the bag construction.

FOLDING POCKET UP TO MATCH UP SEAMS

POCKET PINNED IN PLACE

Next after pressing make a casing for the elastic. Cut elastic pieces into two cuts 6 1/2" long. For the casing come in on the side the pocket is on about 7" from the end and stitch a casing or seam about 1 1/2" wide continue along until you come about 7" from the other end of bag. Repeat the same thing on the opposite side. Now take a safety pin and pin one end of the elastic and put your hands up in the open end of bag and feed the elastic through the casing stitching down to hold in place on both ends. Repeat the process on the other side. Now for the casing for the handle.... Stitch the opening closed.

You will fold over the end and stitch down about 2" wide. Notice the elastic and the pocket.

Topstitch the handle casing down.

To make handles take the 6 1/2" wide strips and press in 1/4 inch on all sides. Then fold wrong sides together and topstitch to finish handles. Repeat to make two handles. Pin one end and feed through the casing. And then WOW you did it. This can also be done using 6 layer cake pieces as the outside. Play around and make it fun. Be creative!


Handle pressed up and ready for topstitching!



Inside view of bag, notice the pocket and the casing!


FINISHED BAG. SO MANY USES!!!!

While everyone missed me at work this past weekend, they thought I was vacationing or having fun. Let me show you. Cousins visited from California, so we did the usual....Splash Pad.

And then the FROG HUNTING...

My son-in-law is the master. But we had one problem: no net.

Hannah with the catch!

No net. So Dana with her creativity made one. All you need is items from the garage and sewing room.... DUCT TAPE, PLUMBER TAPE, Painter strainer bag, PCP pipe and of course a sewing machine. After stitching and taping we made it happen the net to catch the frog and we caught one quickly. Just have to know where to go and when???

THE NET.... AMAZING!

And then after all the swimming, hiking, splash pad, running, washington rec center (which by the way on Friday you can swim for $1.00 FROM 12:30-8PM IN AUGUST. CALL Dana for details) we went up to the Red Hill, ate and made smores. And if that wasn't a deal all the kids and melted sticky marshmallows...WOW another labor of love but...SIGH!

This is how memories are made!

REMEMBER THE YARD SALE!

Next Thursday, Friday and Saturday!

PS: Thanks to Carma for helping with this week's blog... she's da' BOMB!

RUFFLE RAC BABY QUILT

New and just off the press.

Theresa will be quilting away

this weekend on the newest project.

Stop by and check it out!

The ruffle rac makes this quilt

simple but a bit pricey.

You have to remember

if you had to ruffle all that rac

it would require lots of yardage

not to mention the time.

We have recieved many new fabrics

you must come and see

all the fun new ideas

and prints we have to offer.

The newest scallop quilts

will be available in three new color ways.

You will love them all

and we make it hard to choose

your favorite.

We are getting ready

for the next show

which will be in San Diego California

at the Convention Center.

Mark your calendar

and make a get-a-way!

September 16-18

Call the shop for more details 435-673-5659

or to place an order

and have it delivered to San Diego!

THE NEW AMY BUTLER BAG

available now while supplies last

for $72.95

check out the quality and style

it is a great diaper bag

, knitting bag, computer or work bag,

church or anytime great Christmas gift.

Remember Lunch Totes

For the back to school days.

Available in many styles

insulated and great fun totes.

Adults love them for the car

with your drink,

cheese and crackers

and snacks of all kinds.

Cost $15.00

Our new Manicure kits

for your purse are a great gift value.

They are available for $10.00 each

and come in a variety of styles and prints.

OOOEY GOOEY Brownies

Approved and taste tested

by Dana and trust me she knows...

BROWNIES!

1 1/2 c. flour

2 c. sugar

1 c. butter

1/3 c. cocoa

2 tsp. vanilla

4 eggs

mix

pour into 9x13 pan

Bake 350 for 30 min.

Pour 1/2 package mini marshmalows

over brownies

and bake an additional 2-3 min.

Let cool.

Frost.

Frosting

1/2 c. butter

1 2/3 c powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1/4 c milk

1/3 c cocoa