We're all steamed up . . .

. . . about our second sponsor for the Pets On Quilts Show!

Please put your paws together, and bark, meow and whinny for the gang at I Have a Notion, "Your source for machine embroidery, quilting, and needle art supplies." It's an awesome online store that you can find at this link.

Kelly and her crew of elves take great pride in their extensive inventory of goodies for us quilters and sewists, and they simply obsess over each order, making certain it's perfect! I've gotten some wonderful tools from Kelly, and I can vouch for the fact that her prices are super and her customer service (there's those elves again) is top-notch!

You 'll notice when you land on the IHAN site that Kelly stocks a world of different things!

Fabrics to drool over

Rulers to keep us straight

 

New, innovative products to make our quilting time even more fun!

 

Going on a retreat? Kelly has bags for your machine to travel in style!

 

Those of us who have followed Kelly's blog for a while, know that she is the Queen of Scissors and stocks an awesome selection of scissors and cutters for any and every requirement! (Just ask her about that incredible apron with scissors on it!)

 

Would ya like to know the prize that Kelly is providing? Well, our title is a clue. (Grin) We're all steamed up because I Have a Notion is sponsoring a Reliable Velocity V50 iron!

Woot!

In addition to being pretty, these irons live up to their name -- they're very reliable! (Consumer Reports gave them a "very good" rating, but who needs them?  All we need to know is that Kelly at I Have a Notion says this is her very favorite iron!)

This one has lots of bells and whistles: two heating elements for continuous steam, an auto shut off that can be bypassed (super for us quilters when we are pressing stacks of blocks, right?), and absolutely no spitting or leaking!

Wow! A big Lilypadquilting "thank you!" to Kelly and her elves at the I Have a Notion store! I'm looking forward to seeing who is the lucky winner of the Reliable iron, at the Pets on Quilts Show in August!
Be sure to stop by Kelly's blog, too: click here to hop over. She and her co-workers have lots of fun, and you can sign up for her newsletter, too, so that you'll be in the know about new items and sales! (MJ, we are sending hugs and positive thoughts and prayers your way!)

Love,

PS. We'll award the prize by random drawing to a Pet Show winner in the US, due to shipping costs!

The sponsor spotlight is turned on . . .

We're shining the spotlight on more of our awesome Pets on Quilts Show sponsors today! First up, is the fabulous Quilted Kitty shop!

I love it when the newsletter from the Quilted Kitty hits my inbox . . . not only is it fun to see what the Furry Dudes are up to, but the fabrics, kits, and notions that are featured in their online store are just wonderful! 

And of course, those of you lucky duckies who live near Lincoln, Nebraska, know that their brick and mortar store is a happening place -- and you get to meet the Furry Dudes in person!

Nanci and Connie do an awesome job of catering to quilters' needs, and of course, to the needs of the furry residents of the shop. They (the furry residents) are the real movers and shakers there, but they let Nanci and Connie assist them.... (Wink)

Wally, who contributes each week with his Wally's Weekender newsletter, is pictured here channeling his inner Oliver Twist:

Remember that line in the movie, "Please, sir, can I have some more?"

Wally comes up with some really neat project ideas, and dictates them to the ladies so they can include them in the newsletter! Meow!

There's the handsome Opie, too, who they say gives great advice on mousing:

And Sophie, who looks like a real quilt diva to me:

Isn't she a doll? I've heard that she has a weakness for Frisky's Treats....turkey variety, dahling!

When you check out their web site, you'll see they have an innovative way of showcasing fabric collections:

They have a lot going on, at both their store and their site . . . they have an awesome selection of batiks, and they are starting up a BOM called "Women of Courage" too. Their tongue-in-cheek "Strip Club" is a super offering, and they have kits, notions, books, and gifts, too. 

Nanci, Connie, and the Furry Dudes got together and decided to sponsor --- not one --- not two --- but THREE prizes for our Pets on Quilts show!

The first is a fabric prize -- look at these adorable prints! Three one yard cuts of kitty fabrics!

Mmmm, snuggled up with your furbaby, having a cup of tea!

The top lucky winner will receive a $50 e-gift certificate for use in the Quilted Kitty online store!

Put your hands, or paws, or flippers together in a big round of applause for the Quilted Kitty!! Thank you, Nanci, Connie, Wally, Opie, and Sophie!

Another sponsor for our show is the talented and humorous Kelly, at I Have a Notion, or IHAN, for short. I've followed Kelly at her blog long enough for the girl to swear out a warrant on me. (Wink) Ever seen her posts about the flamingo family? 

But I digress. The IHAN online store is a wonderland of --- well, of notions! There are so many gorgeous choices there for thread . . . you can get lost looking at all of them.  There's Aurifil, Floriani, Wonderfil, and many more, in shades that will make you drool. Strolling the virtual aisles you will find kits, ink, dye, embellishments, whew! Let me catch my breath!

Kelly also has irons, and tables, and lighting, oh my!  I really can't imagine that you wouldn't find just the right gift there, but just in case, you can even get a gift certificate for that special quilting friend! 

Kelly and her obsessively compulsive elves (they help with packing and shipping, so I hear) have sponsored a prize for one of our lucky winners of the Pets show. Take a peek at this:

Here's a closer look at the lovely fabric:

It measures 18 inches by 14 inches, and has a zippered pocket on the outside, and three pockets on the inside! This beautiful paisley bag from Bagamore collections will belong to one of our winners! Thank you, Kelly!

Another bodacious sponsor for our show is Martingale Books. They graciously sponsor Lilypadquilting, and make it possible for us to review and giveaway books. They have such winning titles available as:

CopyCat Quilts, by Dawn Navarro!

And how about this e-book:

They have other titles, also, that cater to the cat and dog lovers in our audience --- but you can use the gift certificate for anything they have on their site, if you are the lucky winner!!

Thanks, Martingale folks!

We also have another awesome Etsy shop that we're announcing as a sponsor --- Pat's Designs offers dog tags, key chains and more, and is sponsoring two winners!

Check out some of the wonderful handmade things in her store:

I'm really pleased and happy that we have these Etsy shops participating, and I hope you will give them a visit and check out their wonderful handcrafted items!

We'll give you a sneak peek of an upcoming project soon!

Love,