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Thanks Bonnie Hunter!!

2011-11-16T15:01:00.001-07:00

http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2011/11/visit-to-southwest-decoratives.html#comment-form

2011-11-08T17:21:00.001-07:00

I wanted you to see the beautiful quilt I made for my son
and his wife for their wedding. Almost all the prints came from your
store. My daughter lives in your town so I do visit you when I visit her.

The quilt was done with the “quilt as you go” method.
8” squares on top of 8” squares of batting. Then topped onto the wrong
side of a 11.5” square of the backing material, I used the “red” sparkle
solid from A Dicken’s Christmas line. I then machine embroidered a simple
design like “redwork” in the center, depicting a southwestern flower.
Then I trimmed the square to 10”; sewed the squares together making the seam to
the front of the quilt. Each seam is then turned under twice and stitched
down, “framing” each 8” square.

I took a class to do this and the smaller class size was
easy to handle. A walking foot is recommended for stitching down the
“frame” but this quilt was so heavy my walking foot could not push the fabric
along even with my husband holding up one side!!! I won’t tackle a quilt
this big, using this method again but it did come out to be an awesome quilt.

Thanks for listening and having some of the most striking
southwestern prints. The quilt resides now in Phoenix.

Gabriele Fisher

2011-10-21T13:53:00.003-06:00

To all our ON-LINE secret pals...this year, you can participate in our annual Halloween costume party! Just post to our blog with a picture of yourself in a halloween costume, then place an order on-line between the hours of 9am-5pm MDST on Monday, October 31st and we'll extend our sale to you, too. You can win a $50.00 gift certificate for best on-line costume entry, so get our your camera and post your photo and name. Be sure to include a note to look for you in our blog under SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS on your order. BOO you YOU!!!

Prize winning quilts in Colorado

2011-10-13T15:39:00.006-06:00

(Sent 8/16/11) Good Morning, FYI. I am sending you pictures of the quilts I put in the Larimer County Fair 2011. On the Navajo Serape I won 2nd Place. I did get three First Place, Two Second Place and One Champion. Just wanted to let you guys know. Thanks for the Navajo Serape Pattern.

Best regards,
Machine Quilting by Sofia

Sofia Pulver, Berthoud, CO

Warm & Fuzzy!

2011-10-13T14:42:00.002-06:00

Hi Mary-Jo!

Remember when I purchased all those patterns for the American Sewing Guild in Tucson? Well---yesterday was completion day. A few others were either on vacation or didn't have their jacket finished to a point where it could be modeled. Thought you'd enjoy seeing the variations. Everyon loved the ease in which the patern came together. We had a wonderful time!

I told everyone about your wonderful shop. Dianna (Second from left) visited three weeks ago and and made a nice purchase! I'm to the right of Dianna. Can't resist finding new projects at Kokopelli Quilting each and every time I drive through Albuquerque!

Thank you again, so very much, from all of the Tucson ASG!!!!

Susan (sent 6/7/11)

Conratulations 3rd Place Winner

2011-10-12T15:58:00.001-06:00

June Rosenborough of Rio Rancho won 3rd place at the 2011 New Mexico State Fair Quilt Show with this beautiful SW quilt. Congratulations, June!

2011-10-04T12:24:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to let you know, I finished my sisters quilt,Enchanted Lands. It turned out beautiful. It is on it's way to Sante Fe, NM. I've attached a picture for you. I'll be back for another pattern on my next visit.

Thank you. Luanne Jones.

2011-09-27T10:13:00.000-06:00

Hurray! I just won 1st place in bed quiltsand also Viewer's choice at the NM Statea Fair NMQA Quilt Show! Thisis the first time I've ever entered one of my quilts in a contest, so amthrilled! Thrilled! Thrilled! The fabric came from S.W. Decorativesof course!!!!

Cathy Arney

NEW Gammill Vision 18-8 owner's BIG first!

2011-04-17T11:03:00.002-06:00

I’m attaching two pictures of my first HUGE long-arm accomplishment. It’s a full king-size bed cover for my son that is also reversible. The top is the color of coffee with cream, and the back is chocolate brown, with black trim. The Zia sun is in the middle (and then mirrored on the reverse side with the stitching) with crescent moons and stars surrounding the sun. I learned sooooo much from this one. Partially because it was so big, and also because it gave me a LOT of practiceJ It turned out to be 12 ft. x 10 ft. The edges have feathers all the way around – and that was the first time I’ve ever done feathers too! Having fun in the Jemez, pat

Balloons Outside My Window

2011-03-12T10:55:00.005-07:00

Here are some photos of my balloon quilt from the material & help that I got from some of your ladies at your shop. Now that I have the top done, my wife wants me to do praire points on it. Boy! something else new for me to learn. But that is ok, it will add a new flair to the quilt. It was fun at your shop and again thanks to a good group of ladies that spent time helping me and my wife.

Have a Fantastic Day. Archie

Sweet Christmas Postcards

2011-03-12T10:42:00.006-07:00

Dear Mary-Jo and SWDecoratives Staff

I was in the store on Dec 11, 2010 picking up fabric for new projects. Ya'll were wonderful when I needed help picking out fabric for the Madonna and Child wallhanging. Attached are 3 recent projects.Our 2010 Christmas Card which is our Front door. I engineered it from a picture taken in 2009. size 3.5" x 5.5"The penguin is from the 2008 "Holiday Ornaments Toys and Gifts from Scrollsaw, Woodworking & Crafts. I enlarged it tosuit my needs. The pattern designer is thrilled to have non-scrollers using her patterns. 4.5" x 6.5"The Madonna and Child wallhanging is from Leisure Arts Spirit of Christmas Book Eleven from 1997. I adapted it from a triptych pattern that used shrink it plastic. Instead of piecing the background, I used the blue and gold print from Nortcott's "Stonehenge" line.Finished size: 6 5/8" x 9 5/8".

All the best, Eden from Alamogordo

Faith Hope Love Prayer Shawl

2011-03-12T10:33:00.003-07:00

Mary Jo
This is the prayer quilt I made. It is 70" wide. It has the lords prayer and my aunt's prayers she sent me on the back. Terri Norris

When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry show life a thousand reasons to smile

My Beaded Heart

2011-03-12T10:23:00.004-07:00

Hello Mary Jo
I thought you might like to see this quilt . This is from the pattern Affairs of the Heart. I called it My Beaded Heart. I beaded the whole quilt Terri Norris

When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry show life a thousand reasons to smile

Maxine's Sampler

2011-03-12T10:18:00.001-07:00

Dear Mary-Jo, You requested that I send you a photo of my finished project using different blocks from the pattern I bought from you. Here it is. It ended up being over 4 ft. long, so I'm using it asa table runner instead of a wall hanging. I love it! Sincerely, Maxine Cleveland

Turtle Pond

2011-02-28T15:15:00.001-07:00

Sandy Frodsham made this...to the awe of turtle lovers everywhere!

SW Tablerunner w/a Twist

2011-02-28T15:11:00.002-07:00

Susan Lewellen made this beautiful tablerunner for friends in Germany.

Chris Murray's Fall Masterpiece

2011-02-26T09:57:00.002-07:00

Texture adds depth with our great selection of tonal batiks!

Great Nation Fleece Jacket

2011-02-26T09:44:00.001-07:00

What a beautifulway to stay warm!

Finally Done

2011-02-15T11:49:00.033-07:00

It is finally done! Come and see for yourself the new look of Southwest Decoratives!

Sitting here working away you get to hear the many comments of customers as they stroll in and see the new look for the first time.

"Wow you have changed!"
"Wow it looks so open and bright in here now. It looks amazing."

"Wow this is an art gallery."

"Your so much bigger, so bright and open."

These are a few comments that we have heard, but don't take my word for it come in and see for yourself.

Our PBS Ad

2010-11-04T15:31:00.001-06:00

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-30T11:36:00.001-06:00

From all of us to all of you!

All Pieced Sampler

2010-10-28T15:52:00.001-06:00

Here is a picture of the quilt I made with fabrics from your shop that Vivian helped me select.

Nancy Schrider (Gail Anastasio's sister)

Up Up and AWAY!

2010-10-09T16:19:00.002-06:00

We have Professional Tote Kits with Hot Air Balloons at the shop. What a great idea for a gift for a friend who's just attended their first Balloon Fiesta!

A Gecko to Goose Original

2010-10-08T13:43:00.001-06:00

Beautiful!!

Fall Harvest Table Runner

2010-10-08T13:40:00.002-06:00

...with a beautiful SW fabric border.

A little reminder about Halloween!

2010-10-08T13:34:00.003-06:00

Just a reminder...our 4th annual Halloween party is right around the corner. Do you have your costume ready yet?

Gorgeous Gecko Swirl Jacket

2010-10-08T10:09:00.002-06:00

Jane Williams from Bluewater, NM dropped in yesterday sporting her beautiful Gecko Swirl Jacket by Michelle Jackson.

Award Winning Art Quilts

2010-10-07T10:34:00.004-06:00

Two ribbons from the New Mexico State Fair. My thanks to Southwest Decoratives and Michelle Jackson. August 2010

My First Attempt at making an Art Quilt

Taught in a class at Southwest Decoratives Given by Michelle Jackson

Photographed in the High Sierra while on a backpacking trip, July 2007

Sierra Semimetal

Designed, Assembled,Sewn, and Quilted By Rick Schneck, Belen New Mexico

It's Fiesta Time in ABQ!

2010-10-06T11:53:00.007-06:00

We're so lucky! Our shop is a mile from Balloon Fiesta Field and every year, we get a front row view of hot air balloons floating over our building. Yesterday, one landed in our parking lot. A small class of children was on hand to help bring the balloon down and pack up. Balloon Fiesta makes everyone feel like these happy six year olds!

New Holiday Kit - Holy Night

2010-10-06T11:46:00.003-06:00

This beautiful LIMITED EDITION wallhanging is now available at the shop, and soon on-line too. Designed by Debbie Wharton...it's all pieced, using an RJR panel in the center. Quantities are limited...only 60 kits available...come get yours before they're all gone!

Hopi Basketry Grand Prize Winner

2010-09-29T10:22:00.008-06:00

To Southwest Design.....

In about 1997 or 98, I bought your "Hopi Basketry" Pattern. I had constructed the center part shortly after receiving the pattern. I wanted to finish it for my daughter's wedding. Well, I wanted side drops on the quilt and wasn't happy with what I was constructing. I put it all in the sewing closet and forgot about it. This spring (2010), I was digging in the stash looking for something when I rediscovered the unfinished "Hopi Basketry". I said to myself, "This is beautiful. I have got to finish it!"
I took it to my local quilt store and asked them for suggestions.....not only did I finish the quilt, I entered in the Western Washington State Fair.
Guess what?!? I got the Grand Prize.

Thank you so much for your beautiful pattern. I thought you would like to see "our" quilt. While I pieced it, it was quilted by Darlene Girton.

Sincerely,
Antoinette Pedersen
Enumclaw, Washington

Isleta Lap Quilt

2010-08-03T09:37:00.004-06:00

Photo was taken in the back of my car. It is not discolored, the sunshine

reflected a little. The areas that appear white are really a pale yellow

paisley I had in my stash. All the rest of the fabrics shown were

bought at your shop. I made it for a friend.
Mary Lyn L.

Mission Quilt

2010-07-31T14:41:00.003-06:00

Ann Z from Newport, RI sent us a picture of her Mission Churches Quilt...

Just beautiful!

Take me out to the ballgame...

2010-07-13T16:22:00.010-06:00

I treated my employees to a baseball game for my birthday.

We had a lot of fun!!!

Ms Viv

Chris and Debbie Jo

Shari and Steven

Cousins: Emily and Sarah

Steve and Jan

Santa Fe's Quilt.....

2010-06-29T13:07:00.001-06:00

Postcards of New Mexico

Quilt Shop Hop 2008

2010-06-29T12:49:00.006-06:00

Postcards from New Mexico

Southwest Decoratives Quilt for the 2008 Quilt Shop Hop.

This is the Block we designed at Southwest Decoratives for use in "Postcards from New Mexico". Go to Flying High Albuquerque to purchase yours.

Quilt Shop Hop

2010-06-29T12:40:00.001-06:00

Eagle Dancer & more

2010-06-28T17:04:00.007-06:00

DeAnne T of Liverpool, NY, sent us her pictures as well as a glowing praise for our fabrics.

~Thank you DeAnne!~

New Fabric Available

2010-06-22T16:59:00.002-06:00

We just recieved a shipment of almost 100 Hoffmann fabrics that is just beautiful. Come take a look!

Elegant Roses

2010-06-22T16:49:00.004-06:00

Click photo for larger view and to see stitching pattern: Enchanted Roses

2010-06-16T16:51:00.005-06:00

Click photo for larger view and to see stitching pattern: Dancing Skeletons

Simple Laurel Burch Horse Quilt

2010-05-12T13:16:00.002-06:00

Wanted to share with you the wallhanging I made with Debbie Jo's help. I saw the fabric in your store in March and wanted to make something out of it. This is her idea! I have it hanging on my bedroom door so I get to see it often. Thanks, RuthAnn R

Awesome applique work...

2010-05-01T09:28:00.003-06:00

Customer Dawn M, of Albuquerque, sent us some

pictures of her quilts. Aren't they fabulous?

Kilt Making from customer...

2010-04-30T16:53:00.006-06:00

Monica T. brought in a sample of Kilt Making used in

traditional Pueblo Ribbon Dances.

Chevron Jacket modeled in store...

2010-04-30T16:21:00.006-06:00

Pat H. of Harrison, Arkansas brought in her Chevron Jacket

to show us how she made hers out of Batiks. Absolutely beautiful!

Our new Enchanted Journey Batik Line w/designer...

2010-04-30T15:39:00.010-06:00

Designer, Patti Lueker, proudly shows off her Enchanted Journey Batik line .

Mary-Jo McCarthy, owner of SW Decoratives, and Designer, Patti Lueker, showing off their new Enchanted Journey Batik line together.

There are 43 new fabrics in the Enchanted Journey Batik line. Go to www.swdecoratives.com/products.php?cat=45 to see them all.

Click here to visit our website to get the kit and free pattern.

Navajo Wedding Basket Quilt Backdrop

2010-04-30T15:22:00.005-06:00

A Navajo customer, Donna Y. got married on April 17 and borrowed our Navajo Wedding Basket Quilt for the backdrop of her wedding at a local church. Gorgeous!

If you'd like to make your own Navajo Wedding Basket go to www.swdecoratives.com/proddetail.php?prod=110129 for more information.

Turn and Burn & Window with a View

2010-04-05T08:56:00.004-06:00

Window with a View

Turn and Burn

Judi of Albuqueruqe brought these projects in to show us her work.

A Maizing Southwest

2010-04-03T09:40:00.005-06:00

Customer Martha from Colorado brought in her

A Maizing Southwest Quilt to show us. Isn't it beautiful?

Go to

http://www.swdecoratives.com/proddetail.php?prod=BOMamaizing

for more information.

Horses 9 patch

2010-03-06T16:13:00.002-07:00

Customer Elizabeth came in to show us her horse quilt using Laurel Burch's fabrics.

Marge from Farmington, NM

2010-03-06T16:09:00.005-07:00

Customer Marge from Farmington, NM shows off her many quilts in which she has won some prizes.

Customer Marge from Farmington, NM has brought us another amazingly beautiful quilt.

Mission Churches Quilt

2010-03-06T15:55:00.001-07:00

Customer Julia M. sent us this picture of her Mission Churches that she made for her sister.

Navajo and Arizona Wallhangings

2010-03-02T10:54:00.006-07:00

Hello,
I was just visiting your blog and decided to e-mail a couple of pictures of quilts I have made form your patterns. Hope you like them. Janet aka Spirithawk

Batik Log Cabin

2010-01-29T17:11:00.001-07:00

Click photo for a larger view and to
see stitching pattern: Deb's Swirls 2

We are the World

2010-01-29T16:25:00.002-07:00

Click photo for a larger view and to
see stitching pattern: Irene's Swirls

Old Dresses Quilt

2010-01-29T16:13:00.001-07:00

Click photo for a larger view and to
see stitching pattern: Meander

Broncos

2010-01-29T16:10:00.002-07:00

Click photo for a larger view and to
see stitching pattern: Footballs

Georgia Bulldogs Football

2010-01-29T16:07:00.004-07:00

Click photo for a larger view and to
see stitching pattern: Footballs

Dog Faces

2010-01-29T16:04:00.002-07:00

Click photo for a larger view and to
see stitching pattern: Paws 1 E2E

Black & White Log Cabin

2010-01-29T16:00:00.003-07:00

Click photo for a larger view and to
see stitching pattern: Deb's Swirls Large

Eye Dazzler

2010-01-29T15:56:00.003-07:00

Click photo for a larger view and to
see stitching pattern: Arrowheads

Scotties & Penguins

2010-01-29T15:52:00.004-07:00

Click photo for a larger view and to
see stitching pattern: Dog Bones/Penguins

State Birds

2010-01-29T15:37:00.004-07:00

Click photo for a larger view and to
see stitching pattern: 4 Hillbrook

2010-01-26T13:23:00.003-07:00

Hi There! And Welcome!! I’m excited to have this new forum for you. We love your visits to our shop from all over the world and we are always asking to see projects made from our fabrics and kits. Now you can share your beautiful quilts and projects with everyone who visits our website as well as our shop. I’ve uploaded pictures sent to me over the years…if you recognize yours, send me a post and we’ll attach it to your work. If you have pictures sitting in your camera, drop them in an e-mail and we’ll share your masterpieces. If you have thoughts to share about your trip to the Southwest, our blend of cultures, our spectacular landscape, our addictive chile recipes, send them!! This is your forum, and a very enchanting one at that.

Smiles,Mary-Jo McCarthy/Owner
Southwest Decoratives & Kokopelli Quilting Company

Kimono

2010-01-24T14:39:00.004-07:00

Radiance

2010-01-24T14:39:00.003-07:00

Christmas Memories

2010-01-24T14:38:00.002-07:00

Witch and her Kitty

2010-01-24T14:38:00.001-07:00

The Phantom

2010-01-24T14:37:00.002-07:00

Surgical Nurse

2010-01-24T14:37:00.001-07:00

Sponge Bob and Maid Marian

2010-01-24T14:36:00.002-07:00

Spider Woman

2010-01-24T14:36:00.001-07:00

Shop pic

2010-01-24T14:35:00.004-07:00

Samuri and Robin Hood

2010-01-24T14:35:00.003-07:00

Redsox Fan

2010-01-24T14:35:00.001-07:00

Pumpkin and MM

2010-01-24T14:34:00.000-07:00

Paper bag and friend

2010-01-24T14:33:00.004-07:00

Our Gang

2010-01-24T14:33:00.003-07:00

Night and Day

2010-01-24T14:33:00.001-07:00

Native Anglo

2010-01-24T14:32:00.000-07:00

Miss Laura

2010-01-24T14:31:00.004-07:00

Lady Liberty

2010-01-24T14:31:00.003-07:00

King and Queen

2010-01-24T14:31:00.001-07:00

Great Pumpkin

2010-01-24T14:30:00.002-07:00

Funny Bunny

2010-01-24T14:30:00.001-07:00

Egypt and Orient

2010-01-24T14:29:00.002-07:00

E Male

2010-01-24T14:29:00.001-07:00

Debbies art

2010-01-24T14:28:00.002-07:00

Dan and me

2010-01-24T14:28:00.001-07:00

Crystal Gayle and the Graduate

2010-01-24T14:27:00.002-07:00

Charlie Chapman

2010-01-24T14:27:00.001-07:00

Burger King

2010-01-24T14:26:00.002-07:00

Bride of Frankenstein

2010-01-24T14:26:00.001-07:00

A couple of Queens

2010-01-24T13:24:00.000-07:00

Let us turn your tops into beautiful quilts!

2010-01-24T12:43:00.001-07:00

From custom, antique and heirloom quilting to edge to edge pantograph designs; from traditional quilts to contemporary art quilts, our repertoire of creative design has something for everyone. Let us give you a quote on that top you need finished...call us today! 1-800-530-8995 ext. 5

Autumn Bouquet

2010-01-19T20:25:00.001-07:00

TUTS Quilt with Borders

2010-01-19T20:23:00.000-07:00

Customer Work - Trylla

2010-01-19T20:22:00.001-07:00

This is the Chili Peppers pattern available at http://www.swdecoratives.com/proddetail.php?prod=113603

Tree of Angels

2010-01-19T20:21:00.000-07:00

The Women Quilt

2010-01-19T20:18:00.001-07:00