Beyond the Seams

The Power of Family...

There are times when the world needs to slow down.

It is spinning and we are trying to keep up.

Ma-ma Jeanette and I decided to take a girls trip with my daugther and my neice.

We loaded up the car with sewing machines, kid sewing projects, a few clothes and a load of laughter.

We headed to the land of our Kansas Family... Family that we don't see often.

A sewing weekend.

Pillowcases were made... and some of these child relatives of ours had never touched a sewing machine... this made me want to GET THEM BEHIND A SEWING MACHINE ASAP! and we DID!

This little girl was the most EXCITED about the sewing machine!

And of course my daughter did her own sewing... no pattern following for her... sigh...

I enjoyed sewing with my Grandmother... in this photo is my Mom, my grandmother and my daughter... oh I do love this...

We took a break at the local castle park...

A weekend with family. A happy time. Memories were made.

SewSweetLove, Jessica

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We are EXCITED about the SIGN UP RESPONSE for our Annual July Event! We revealed the event instructors, classes and lectures only a few short weeks ago and you jumped on the opportunity to join us. This makes us really happy. We decided to do something special for all of you that signed up.

We are going to giveaway a FREE TICKET! The FREE TICKET will be given, to one of you, that have signed up and paid in full. The giveaway is $125.00 in CASH which pays you back for your ticket.

READ THE DETAILS OF OUR EVENT HERE!

We will draw a name on May 21st at 5:30pm and REVEAL the WINNER! REMEMBER... the only names entered in the drawing will be the people signed up and paid in full for our July Event!

YOU HAVE UNTIL MAY 21st at 5:30pm to SIGN UP AND PAY FOR YOUR TICKET!

READ THE DETAILS OF OUR EVENT HERE!

You can SIGN UP on-line HERE!

You can SIGN UP over the phone by calling (660) 548-3056!

You can SIGN UP thorough email jessica@sewsweetquiltshop.com .

SewSweetLove, Jessica and Jeanette

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SIGN UP TODAY! CLASS! CLASS!

This Table Runner is so CUTE!

I just had to make my own VERSION...

I can't wait to do some Quilting on this beauty!

STAY TUNED!

Class is... Fan Table Runner with Jackie Hendren

Make this beautiful quilt or tablerunner fit for a queen with delicate fan points. Set "on point" the elegant fans are sure to attract attention. This is a fun and easy pattern to make. The holidays are right around the corner and either the Tablerunner or the Quilt would make the perfect gift for someone special in your life.

A free acrylic template for the fan points is included with the pattern. Yardage and cutting charts for both the 21" x 48" tablerunner and the 61" x 69" quilt are included.

Class Date: Saturday, June 1
Class Time: 10am-3pm
Class Fee: $15.00 (must have pattern)

And LOOK at this VERSION...

SIGN UP TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED!

CALL (660) 548-3056 or EMAIL at jessica@sewsweetquiltshop.com

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My Truth...

The days fill up.

They can pile onto eachother.

One leading into the other.

I am guilty of having to many things on my list.

I know it is happening.

I find myself full of yes.

Yes I can do it, Yes I will make time for that job, Yes, Yes, Yes.

Suddenly I see myself standing in the middle of a pile of things that I said yes to.

I do enjoy the power of a yes.

I find some sort of comfort in the ability to over extend.

I know that it is crazy to do this.

I know that I am doing to much.

I can feel it in the race of my mind and in the faces of my children.

My truth is that I vow to slow down.

I scream it from the silent hill that looks out on the world.

What does does the word NO sound like, and how does it feel coming from my lips when in the direction of those that don't hesitate to ask.

You may find NO in the fragment of our relationship.

I say to you... don't take it personal when you hear the word NO... it just means that the one you are hearing NO from, has decided to take time for selfish and we should all do more of that.

My Truth.

SewSweetLove, Jessica

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The Quilting Journey by Jessica Defibaugh

This Quilt came to me from Michelle.

A long time loyal customer to Sew Sweet Quilt Shop.

I was excited to work with her Quilt Top.

Michelle gave me some directions with feathers and maybe some straight lines.

I had a vision for the Quilt Top and I jumped in.

I enjoyed every step of this QUILT!

Thanks Michelle!

SewSweetLove, Jessica

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A class coming up...

This Table Runner is so CUTE!

I just had to make my own VERSION...

I can't wait to do some Quilting on this beauty!

STAY TUNED!

Class is... Fan Table Runner with Jackie Hendren

Make this beautiful quilt or tablerunner fit for a queen with delicate fan points. Set "on point" the elegant fans are sure to attract attention. This is a fun and easy pattern to make. The holidays are right around the corner and either the Tablerunner or the Quilt would make the perfect gift for someone special in your life.

A free acrylic template for the fan points is included with the pattern. Yardage and cutting charts for both the 21" x 48" tablerunner and the 61" x 69" quilt are included.

Class Date: Saturday, June 1
Class Time: 10am-3pm
Class Fee: $15.00 (must have pattern)

And LOOK at this VERSION...

SIGN UP TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED!

CALL (660) 548-3056 or EMAIL at jessica@sewsweetquiltshop.com

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GIVING AWAY A TICKET to our JULY EVENT...

Dear Sew Sweeters,

We are EXCITED about the SIGN UP RESPONSE for our Annual July Event! We revealed the event instructors, classes and lectures only a few short weeks ago and you jumped on the opportunity to join us. This makes us really happy. We decided to do something special for all of you that signed up.

We are going to giveaway a FREE TICKET! The FREE TICKET will be given, to one of you, that have signed up and paid in full. The giveaway is $125.00 in CASH which pays you back for your ticket.

READ THE DETAILS OF OUR EVENT HERE!

We will draw a name on May 21st at 5:30pm and REVEAL the WINNER! REMEMBER... the only names entered in the drawing will be the people signed up and paid in full for our July Event!

YOU HAVE UNTIL MAY 21st at 5:30pm to SIGN UP AND PAY FOR YOUR TICKET!

READ THE DETAILS OF OUR EVENT HERE!

You can SIGN UP on-line HERE!

You can SIGN UP over the phone by calling (660) 548-3056!

You can SIGN UP thorough email jessica@sewsweetquiltshop.com .

SewSweetLove, Jessica and Jeanette

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I do enjoy a Paula Party...

We do this thing at Sew Sweet Quilt Shop.

It happens once a month.

You walk in the front door on a Saturday and you will smell the YUMMY of a Paula Dean recipe.

YES... they are all Paula Dean recipes!

This is a CLASS!

We make something FUN!

This last month was a Purse.

LOOK at what the girls completed....

The girls are sewing...

and YUMMY Red Velvet Cake...

The VERY NEXT PAULA PARTY is...

~Star Quilt Block by Jenny Doan~
This Quilt Block is a FAST SEW. The Quilt uses Jelly Roll Strips and a little background. The Star Block is taught by Jenny Doan and we are going to learn the technique together in class. Each Star uses only 1 Jelly Roll Strip (2.5"x42" - you can use scraps) and background You can use any Jelly Roll or SCRAPS!

Pattern: Star Block by Jenny Doan
Class Date: Saturday, June 15
Class Time: 10am – 3pm
Class Fee: $25.00
~includes pattern and instruction~
Meal is FREE

I have a FEW of my blocks complete...