Books and aprons and tools and more!

We have a couple of the latest Quiltmania books in stock - these are great reads, beautiful photographs and lots of inspiration.  And of course we have a few copies of Creating Heirlooms and Fethering the Nest 2 back in stock!   If you don't make it in before they're gone, let us know and we can put you down for our next shipment if you've been waiting to get ahold of one of these.  

And  - the Crossback Apron pattern by Indygo Junction is our new favorite - the pattern combines kids and adult sizes and is GREAT for border prints!  It's reversible too, so you really don't have to limit yourself to just one favorite!

And life is too short not to have more fabric fun right?  Here are some of the cool tones from the latest Tula Pink collection Chipper.

Chipper by Tula Pink

We use this seam roller for flattening seams and in lieu of ironing in between piecing blocks - they are back in stock and make a great gift item.  Mother's Day or maybe Father's Day... definitely a tool so I think it counts as a one size fits all gift.

Enjoy the spring flowers and sunshine! 

Need a Last Minute Gift?

Well...the clock is ticking and now we have some winter white on the ground to add to the season.   If you are feeling the crunch of last minute projects - maybe one of our retired store samples would be the perfect handmade gift for someone on your list!   We have a bunch of aprons - kids, holiday, half-aprons and just fun aprons, and few other items that are available for sale in the classroom.  Stop by and take a look!

Or, if you're in the mood to make a quick gift, we have a new Christmas inspired sample of the Sassy Little Apron.  Even our Mannequin is all bundled up for the season!!

We still have calenders available, a few DIY crafty holiday projects and a fun new book for the quilter on your list! 

Enjoy the snow!

The latest and greatest!

Well it seems like it has been a long October - the weather is still holding on, but change is coming!  Time to settle in with some cool weather sewing projects don'tyou think?  We have some bright and funky 'Birds of a Feather' fabrics which could turn into a great tote bag or apron.

Birds of  a Feather

Farm Chic Apron

And this French inspired farm chic collection stitched up pretty well into this fun ruffled apron... Or maybe a table runner for the dairy farmer in your life?

Dogma Quilt

 This ethnic flavored fabric collection features dark tones and muted colors with a splash of salmon and turquoise.   Not to mention the focal point of these quilt blocks...portraits of some favorite dogs.  The main print for the collection portrays  dogs upclose, painted by David Hearn, www.doodledoarts.com, formerly of Whidbey Island.

Stop by and see this quilt in person - kind of fun and funky!

Happy stitching...

Times they are a changin'

Back to school has come and gone for most of us, and some of our staff is now gone....so we are adjusting to new routines at home and at work.  Fall is in the air, so that means time for pumpkins and new accessories?!   Or, you could use this time to get a jump on Christmas gift giving plans - but there's still about 90 days left to think about that....

We have some great new floral ruffle fabrics in - antique rose and celadon mixed with soft shades of purple, perfect for scarves!  We've also got a new pin dot - so here is just a peek at the antique rose.

Also new, some fun twills and london motif prints - great for a grocery tote or everyday bag.

One of our recent creations - a table runner, features a fall leaf panel print and it would be great with coordinating napkins or potholders!  If you're a fan of cooking accessories - maybe a new apron would complete your fall attire.  This new apron smock pattern slips over your head, no ties, buttons or tricky closures.

 Some new fabric, in amazing shades of brown and grey "woodland" stonehenge show off some great geometric shades.  We haven't figured out the perfect quilt to combine them in just yet, so stop by and share your ideas with us!

Stop by this weekend for the 91 mile yard sale - we'll be open at 9:00am both days!  And we have an amazing Baltimore Halloween quilt on display for the next week - showcasing batiks galore and one of our customer's pretty spooktacular applique and quilting talents!


Happy Stitching!