Aren't these little pears too cute? This is our August pincushion, Spiced Pears...as you can see, it's hard to make just one! They take just scraps to make, plus a little button and a small twig for stem, if you like. We've got the pattern (from Sewn into the Fabric...Pieces of our Lives pattern designers) and some fat quarters ready for inspiration.
I know, it's a little early...but we just moved some of our new Halloween fabrics from the back corner of the store, up to the front to feature! Only a few are pictured below...there are some pretty fabulous new lines from Michael Miller, Moda, and others. It's not a great photo, so you might have to come check it out in person! Hopefully this doesn't mean that we're jinxing fall to come early this year...
Remember, the plastic bag ban started Wednesday in Bellingham...so under the new requirements we now charge you 5 cents for paper bags as well. Of course, we encourage you to make your own and bring that for show and tell...we've got a cute pattern for a roll-up tote that's quick and easy, and a couple of other tote bag ideas if you need some encouragement.
On another note...if you are looking for something to do this weekend, there is a quilt exhibition that opens on Saturday at the Whatcom Museum - it includes an antique quilt market that is Sunday only, and some related lectures Saturday and later in September. You'll definitely want to get this on your calendar! You can find more information here. Normally we aren't open on Sundays during the summer, but this Sunday our hours will be 12-4 if you want to stop in!
Happy Stitching!
The "American Quilts: The Democratic Art" exhibit at the Whatcom Museum's Lightcatcher building is one not to be missed by quilters! There are some fabulous, inspiring, creations from 1831 to 2005. Docent tours are offered Thurs. through Sun. at 1 pm and again at 2 pm on Sat. and Sun. to help you learn more about the exhibit.
ReplyDeletewell, what adorable little pincushions!!
ReplyDeletete-he-he-he!!
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