Well I couldn't resist going to Joann's after being stuck in the house since the day after Christmas with a particularly nasty stomach virus that I picked up from one of my adorable nieces or nephews. I haven't figured out which one of the 9 gave it to me. But anyways. I was feeling feeling human again and felt it was safe enough to venture from home today since I have been symptom free for 2 days now.

So I get to the store and I found that their notions were 50% off and I decided to pick up a quilting frame that's made out of PVC.

While I was doing that one of the friendly sales associates I talk to all the time when I am in there, Susan, came over and told me that they had some jelly rolls like I was looking for last time. So I made my way over to the table and took what they had left. Of course my eyes caught the fat quarters that were coordinated to the jelly rolls so I picked those up to.

All in all it was a good shopping trip. I had set a budget when I went in of no more than $120 dollars and I stuck to it. Even though there were more things I could have picked up and put into my cart.

I think I did well.
:)

Wow Henry you did good! I like the fabrics, and I've seen those frames at a quilt show, they look very useful.

I had Norovrus too just before Xmas, its awful isn't it! The only good side of it was I lost weight from it, but think I put it all back on over Xmas!

Glad you are all better, Henry!! What a fun shopping trip...I know that had to make you feel lots better!! You got some great stuff :thumbup: :thumbup:

Good job Henry! Glad you're feeling better. Let us know how you like the quilt frame. I went today too, I looked at the flyer online yesterday and saw that the quilting notions were 50% off. I bought bias makers in 3 different sizes and a 15 x 15 ruler. I showed some restraint - spent about $21. (That's because I just busted my budget when Thousands of Bolts was having their sale!)

And you only spent $120??????? You did fantastic!!! (I love jelly rolls....)

Good shopping, Henry!!

Good shopping trip Henry! I admire you for sticking to your budget!!

Henry, I have that same frame. I use it when I tie quilts, but mostly I throw a quilt over it and my grandson uses it as a fort. I put it away before his last visit and he was so mad, I had to put it back together again. :) :) I like it because it is so lightweight and doesn't take up a lot of floor space when I have a quilt on it to tie.

BTW, do you want the Chiaverini book, Quilter's Kitchen? It doesn't have a lot of story to it, but has some good recipes (I made copies of the ones I thought I might actually make). I thought you might like it to add to your collection.

Good job Henry. You sure got some great bargains. It will be interesting to see what you make with your jelly roles.

You did real well to stay within your budget! Wish I could.

Nice things you got today!

Great shopping Henry!! I went shopping today too. Went to JoAnns but didn't buy anything but will order a roll of Warm and Natural online later this evening. Found my haul at another great shop!!!

I got that book for Christmas. And like you said not much story but does have some good recipes.

I lost 3 pounds myself...LOL

thanks everybody

Hey I was there today looking at that same quilt frame
but couldnt find the price and forgot to ask before I left...

My Joann's had it cut from 101.99 to 50.99

Wow Henry, you made out good...i love going shopping with you :) :) And so glad you're feeling better :)

Henry-glad to hear you have shaken the bug and are out shopping. Looks like you got a great haul. I especially love your jelly rolls. What pattern are you going to use with them?

I dont know what pattern I will use yet. Looking at a few, kinda hard to choose.

:) Thanks! :)

How's your hand quilting coming along Henry??? I swear mine is causing me to learn new bad words! lol So i'm still trucking along with mine, can hardly wait til my project is done :)

I didn't know JoAnn's had jelly rolls! That was a great haul you got there Henry. Good job.
Linda

Its coming along okay.

I hadn't seen them there before until the last time I went. And there was only one left and a lady grabbed it before I could. So I made sure I grabbed these before anyone else came around them...... LOL

So,
I don't hand quilt but could that frame be useful for a quilter?
For what?
Basting...uhm what else...
Just love new stuff and wanne know.
K

you could use it for basting

You did good.

I have that PVC frame. It's great because of the size and ease of assembly. I'm not much of a hand quilter, but for tying, it's great.

thanks

next time you go shopping, i wanna go. you always buy the neatest stuff. how much was the quilt frame? i could use one to tie my quilts :D great job kiddo......

the quilt frame was on sale $50. Its usually $101 so I had to get it yesterday when I saw it.

AWESOME.... I'LL have to watch my sales paper.....

I like those jelly rolls. I got the charms in the red pack.

Beautiful selections! Glad you're feeling better.

:) I was just glad to get them. :)

I came into work today and have already been sick twice but I am staying put since I dont really have much interactions with others today and I am still on the antibiotics. So I cant be contagious I called my Doc to make sure.

Don't give Henry any ideas. This will be his next class project, making forts out of quilt frames LOL

haha. well i am no longer in the classroom. But if I ever go back, it makes for a great idea. :)

I think you scored. I like the fabrics too!

:) I was so happy to get my hands on those jelly rolls and the fat quarter packs