Geese in the spring remind me that Easter is near. My parent's home sits on the edge of a protected wildlife area where springs continually flow warm. It's a haven to all sorts of birds; pheasants, quail, cranes, duck and geese year-round but as you might expect, things really get exciting in the spring. For example, a pair of geese revisit the yard annually. You know geese are big and can be a bit mean but I think the feed my dad provides has created a change of heart in these two love birds. They stand calmly to greet us from a short distance beginning in early March. One day, I steped out of my car and with a wave said, "Hi there," and I'm not kidding, that silly goose lifted one wing to wave back. For a season, they become part of the family. Did I mention they're great at hiding eggs? We've never spotted their nest. They only stay a few weeks and then, after Easter has passed, they move on. Each spring we're hopeful they'll return to say hello again and maybe bring along some friends.

These silly geese are just as lovable. When we first saw the original Silly Goose block pattern by Mija Handmade (found here) we immediately felt it needed to be made into an entire quilt. With the designer's permission, Averi Smith did just that. Introducing the Silly Goose Quilt. Our kit includes the original pattern by Mija Handmade as well as special cutting instructions for multiple blocks, sashing, borders and binding. These instructions are only available with our kit. You'll also receive all the yardage necessary for piecing the 58" x 72" quilt top and binding as shown. Now you can sew up a whole flock of your own silly geese for spring!

About that cute quilt to the right, Plaidy Cake is a favorite pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew. It's looking fresh for the season in an array of colorful wovens pieced by Suzanne Jackman. We only have a couple of these kits left at the shop! 

As for the wool applique projects to the left, they are just two of several springtime kits we have here for you. From table mats and pillows to entire quilts, our wool department is blooming with handstitched goodness. Come in and see or visit our online wool shop here.

It's almost time to "Ride the Radio Waves" at the Utah Shop Hop! We've got full-tilt Beatle-mania going on over here as we prepare to welcome quilters from all across the airwaves. If you haven't been to the Utah Shop Hop before, let me fill you in on some of the fun:

• 8 days to visit 10 quilt shops, Fri, April 25 - Sat, May 3 (Closed Sundays)
• All stores will be open Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• No fee or passport necessary to participate, simply stop by and join in the fun.
• Unique "Ride the Radio Waves" themes at each shop (We're The Beatles!)
• Exclusive free pattern for you to collect from each shop you visit.
• Each store will have a drawing for 3 prizes (so be sure to visit them all):
  • 25 Fat Quarters
  • Gift Basket valued at $100
  • Gift Card for that Shop valued at $250
  • An additional ticket will be given to anyone who visits the Logan and Springville shops (that's us)! These tickets will be put in a separate drawing for a $250 gift certificate that can be used in ANY of the shops.
• At Corn Wagon Quilt Co., we'll have more that 20 brand new projects on display related to our theme and a Beatles Bingo matching game you can play as you stroll through the shop for another chance to win a prize!
  
  Stay tuned for a sneak peek in our next newsletter!
  For a list of participating shops and a map to plan your route,
  visit utahshophop.com