Flowers in the...snow?

I was listening to the weather report today and then went to the kitchen to double check that it was really April 20th.  As I peered outside, still hoping I had been watching a recording, I was greeted with white fluff all over my hyacinths.  My poor, poor hyacinths...

I assume that I am not alone in my desire for Spring to really be here!  

So, leave a comment on this post between now and Sunday, April 24th and be entered into a drawing for these cute "Fresh Flowers"...

Happy Spring...

another jelly roll

Making quilts out of jelly rolls is so fun!  They are quick and always come out looking like it was one of the most difficult quilts around!

  Well, thanks to Betty Crocker, here's another "jelly roll" that is quick and simple too!

Enjoy!

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Rainbow Sherbet Roll

1 package white angel food cake mix

1 1/4 cups cold water

powdered sugar

1 1/2 cups raspberry sherbet, softened

1 1/2 cups orange sherbet, softened

1 1/2 cups lime sherbet, softened

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch jelly roll pan with waxed paper.

2.  Beat cake mix and cold water in extra-large glass or metal bowl on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute.  Spread half of the batter in pan.  Spread remaining batter in ungreased loaf pan.

3.  Bake jelly roll pan 20 to 25 minutes, loaf pan 35-45 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center.  Reserve loaf pan for another use.  Cool jelly roll pan 10 minutes.  Loosen cake from edges of pan; turn upside down onto towel sprinkled with powdered sugar.  Trim off stiff edges of cake if necessary.  Carefully roll hot cake and towel from narrow end.  Cool completely on wire rack, about one hour.

4.  Unroll cake; remove towel.  Beginning at narrow end, spread raspberry sherbet on one-third of cake, orange sherbet on next third of cake and lime sherbet on remaining cake.  Roll up carefully.  Place roll, seam side down, on 18x12 inch piece of aluminum foil.  Wrap in foil; freeze at least 6 hours until firm.  Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving.  Cut roll in 3/4inch slices.  Store wrapped in freezer.  

Packers vs. Steelers

(photo compliments of The Chocolate Swirl)

Quilt Patch Lane will host it's 2nd Annual Superbowl Sale THIS Sunday, February 6th. 

Everything in the store will be 25% off (excluding kits and Clearance fabric). 

The shop will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for this sale. Come in and browse our new fabric collections, get inspired to learn a new technique, and relax and enjoy some refreshments. 

For our online customers - discount will not appear on order but will be calculated before credit card processing. 

Sale ends Sunday night at midnight, PST. 

New Classes at Quilt Patch Lane

We have three fun new classes coming up in the next month at Quilt Patch.  Please call to register, as space for each class is limited.  

Quilt As You Sew Table Runner

Friday, February 25th 10am - 2pm

Saturday, February 26th 10am - 2pm

Cost: $20 plus supplies

Four little fat quarters and you're halfway to your next table runner!  Whether for a special gift or just a personal treat, these stitch together in a couple of hours - quick for the experienced, but simple enough for beginners.

Crazy Curves Class

Friday, March 11th 10am - 4pm

Saturday, March 12th 10am - 4pm

Cost: $35 plus supplies

Have you always wanted to create a quilt with curves but were too afraid to tackle it?  Well then this is the class for you!  Fast, fun and oh so easy!  It looks difficult, but is fat quarter friendly and easily cut with your rotary cutter.

Bella Bag Class

Friday, March 25th 10am - 2pm and 6pm - 10pm

Cost: $20 plus supplies

Quick and easy bag to create in 3-4 hours.  Pattern contains three sizes.

Open House

OPEN HOUSE

DECEMBER 3RD & 4TH

FRIDAY   10 A.M. - 4 P.M.

SATURDAY   10 A.M.- 4 P.M.

New fabric collections

Demonstrations

Sales

Refreshments

Gift for each attendee

Strata Class

   

Have you always wanted to make a Strata Star tabletopper, but were afraid to start?  Have no fear!  We're offering a class and it's  perfect time to learn AND get started on Christmas gifts!

Date:  Friday, Nov. 5th, 2010 - 2 classes - either 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Cost: $30 plus fabric and pattern, lunch included.  (Only a couple spaces available for morning class, and the afternoon is open!)

Reservations:  509.467.0133 or gailwithrow@comcast.net

The Spokane Show

What a busy few days it's been setting up for the Spokane show!  You'll see that the booth comes with only a concrete floor and and black curtains.  It involves many hours of getting ready to make it feel like my store.  I thought you'd like to see the progression of unloading all these goodies from my shop!  


Stop by the fairgrounds all you local quilters!  I'd love to see you! (And see if you recognize anyone from the very last picture!)