Both Sides Now
Remember the song by Judy Collins “Both Sides Now” ? I think a lot about clouds here in the mountains – we of course get the thunderheads in high summer, and the rolling blanket when the clouds are full of snow, but my favorite are the UFO clouds (also known as lenticular clouds). If you have flown in a plane, you’ve also seen the topside of clouds…both sides. We often have people stopping by the shop to purchase backing fabric(s). There are two sides to a quilt after all! Keep your creativity flowing and think about your backside – you can put a single fabric on the back, piece together a back out of scraps (great stash buster), use leftover blocks, put a panel on the back, or more. Also consider using a different fabric like flannel, fleece, or Minky. Rayon can be used in warmer climates for a lighter weight, cooler quilt. Unless you are making a wall hanging, your back will be seen, so make it special!
The NoCo Shop Hop is fast approaching. Be sure to save the date to explore the 13 participating shops. Today we sorted and distributed almost 500 bolts of fabric to the shops so we can all start cutting kits for our blocks. Each store has a unique block needed to complete the quilt. Below is a picture of the Windham fabrics that will be used. You will not be able to see the actual quilt until May but clues will be posted until then! (These were deliberately photographed in their wrapping just to give a hint.)
If you think you know of a great pattern that will showcase our fabrics, feel free to send the name of the pattern and the designer to us at info@peaktopeakstitching.com. If we kit the pattern you send, we will send you a gift certificate! We are always looking for new patterns.
One of the most fun parts of working in a quilt shop is selecting fabrics for new quilts. We have been busy designing fabric combinations using our custom fabrics and hope to be able to show you what we have put together soon. When looking at a pattern, it can be hard to separate the pattern itself from the fabric used in the pattern. See the two examples below.
Come on up to Estes Park this weekend for “Frozen Dead Guy Days”. Click to check out the website for more crazy details. You have to see it to believe it!
Take care!
Your friends at Peak to Peak Stitching
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Every Friday at 9AM mountain time, join us on Facebook for a short FB Live. Debi will provide tips, show you the latest in the store and/or demo a block.
Charley Harper Rocky Mountain Quilt – April 26 – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! Come have fun with Charley Harper while making this colorful quilt using Charley Harper’s Rocky Mountain National Park panel and other Charley Harper fabrics that reflect mountain flora and fauna.
Learn to Crochet – May 15 and May 22 – Join us for a 2-session class to learn basic crochet stitches!
Learn to Knit – May 15 and May 22 – Join us for a 2-session class to learn knitting and purling.
Easy Crochet Dishcloths – June 19 – Join us to learn several different crochet dishcloth designs. This class is perfect for beginners who know basic stitches!
Easy Knit Market Bag – June 19 – Learn some new knit stitches while learning how to make this fun Market Bag! This class is perfect for beginners who know how to knit and purl!
Tunisian Crochet Afghan: Holiday Sampler Blanket Series – Starts September 20 – Join us in making this beautiful Tunisian Crochet Afghan over 8 months.
Pictorial Applique Workshop by David Taylor - September 14 to 19. Space is limited for this retreat. If you have not attended a retreat by David Taylor, you will be in for an experience with lots of laughter and learning. Registration is through Taylor’s website: DavidTaylorQuilts.com Note that you will be on your own for lodging – check out this website visitestespark.com/lodging/ to get a room reservation sooner rather than later as September is high season here in Estes Park!