Diane's fabulous vacation.

Hi! Diane here, manager of Poco Sewing and Vacuum. I just have to share with you all about our fabulous vacation.


Brian & I decided to do something we both really enjoy for our 40th anniversary, so we did a road trip down the Oregon Coast. September is always a beautiful time of year for this little trek. We had a wonderful 6 day holiday and perfect weather. We went a little crazy at the Outlet stores in Lincoln City, but who wouldn't when the discounts totalled 70 to 80% off.


The best part was the number of quilt shops along the coast. I think I took at least a little taste from each one then bigger bites from others. But you would too if you saw what I saw.


Look at the picture of Pat & I at Love of Quilting. What a scrumptious store. There are 6 rooms each with their own fabric theme. Pat is delightful and very helpful.

I bought a few metres there for my son and daughter-in-law's quilt and some cute little scissors for souvenir. Always need an extra pair.


On our way back I visited Diamond Centre in Canaan Beach and bought all the fabrics I wanted to make a Bargello quilt hanging for my hallway. Have been planning this one for 2 years. Let's see how long it takes me to make it.


I also got a perfect pattern book to make doll clothes for my grand daughter's Christmas. It is a book of patterns for an 18" doll. Then Edna told me I could buy the 18" doll at Michael's which I did in Burlington.

It wasn't all about me though. We did get some golfing in so Brian enjoyed that part. Oh yeah, and there was a car show in Florence the weekend we were there. I dropped Brian off and two hours later, (bags of fabric later) I joined him there.

I have a few doll outfits made. When I have completed the wardrobe I'll post some pictures. Hopefully my 4 yr. grand daughter doesn't know about blogs yet.

Crazy about Hoop Sisters!!

Okay so I am totally addicted to Hoop Sisters! And what is HoopSisters you say? Well I am glad you asked.

It is the process of making an entire quilt, piecing and quilting, all in the hoop. Once all the blocks are done you use the Quilt as you Go method of putting it all together. There are little ones and full quilt sized ones. So much fun to do and I dare you to walk away from your embroidery machine as it is also so much fun to watch!



My friend Anni and I spent all day friday making blocks for the center of our TNT Tips and Techniques class at my shop. Mine is the Rust/Brown block and Anni's in the Pink/Green one. We have so much fun doing these while making a huge mess at each others houses.


Lorraine Peck (past owner of The Electric Quilt and also my old boss) is teaching the TNT quilt and I will be teaching a Christmas class of hoop sisters.

Not up to much else these days. Still as always, working on my Sharman's Garden quilt. I have done most of the blocks and now need to start on the center medalion. I can't tell you how much I am enjoying the making of this quilt. Part of it, I'm sure, is the threads I chose. They are very much my Mom's colors and having just past the two year mark since I have been without her, I find her colors comforting.

Happy Sewing! What are you up to?