Last minute plans?

Are you still in the chaos of shopping, decorating, baking and thinking your calendar is doing some double time?  Fabric gift bags are a great option for all shapes and sizes and they make your gift, that much more personalized don't you think?

We're having fun with the iron on decals to add an extra touch to pillows and gift bags - they are the perfect quick addition for a special finish!

Gift Ideas
Piece by piece by Mary and Joe Koval
Assorted Tulip needle set
Crayola Solid Fat Quarters

Treats for Stitcher's

If you're in that last minute scramble for gift ideas, quick finish projects or stocking stuffers - we can set you up!  We've got some great Tulip needle packs, some fun fat quarter boxes (yep, they do look like chalk all rolled up!), some cross-stitch kits and all kinds of fabrics - it's never too late to stitch up a personalized pillow case, pencil case or tote bag right?

We have some great lavender ribbon that takes about 10 minutes to turn into a great sachet gift!  Add some handmade soaps or gourmet tea and you've got a great hostess gift or one size fits all item!  Here are a couple of our latest additions - some skull candy and cute and bright dogs - these don't glow in the dark, but certainly look like they could.  The 2nd group below is digital prints from Hoffman - the Mastery collection which is part of the Hoffman Challenge collection this year - anyone working on something for that event?

We're open regular hours until Saturday December 24th, hope you're enjoying all the holiday madness and stitching away!

Holiday Hours

Closing at 3:00pm on Saturday December 24th and 31st

Closed Sunday December 25th and Monday December 26th

Gift Ideas for quilters!

One of my discoveries at quilt market was this great new publication - and if you stop by the shop you can take a sneak peek at our shop copy!  This would make an ideal gift for a quilter on your shopping list - and since it is a new publication - you won't have to worry that they already have it!

This is a unique keepsake magazine that feels more like a book with gorgeous photos and zero advertising.  The publisher is an Oregon based company and the quarterly magazine is dedicated to celebrating the people and the stories behind the stitches.  The magazine will be mailed directly to you and we have registration forms at the shop or you can go online and learn more here:

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Use code: SHOP1025 to receive 10% off

No worries - our customers can enjoy this discount anytime...in case you're still in a daze from all the buzz over black friday, small business saturday and cyber monday...!

Holiday fabric and Sample SALE

Stop by soon to stock up for next year or finish up those last minute Christmas gifts!  All Christmas panels and yardage on SALE!  We also have some selected store samples on sale  - so if you're running out of time to finish one more apron or a small quilt, we might be able to set you up with the perfect handmade item!  

And it's not too late to start AND finish some quick gifts you can slip under the tree for yourself or share with a quilty friend!   These great portable design boards are perfect for laying out blocks and taking on the go, and there is no point in making just one for sure!  A great use for extra binding strips and batting scraps.

Mini Design Boards
Tutorial by Lori Holt at Bee in My Bonnet

And this little folded star potholder turned out pretty festive I think.  It is a fat quarter friendly pattern and I finished this one with binding rather than a bulky turned edge...a quick finish at seven inches - the perfect one size fits all!

Folded Star Potholder
Free pattern at Sharon Holland Designs

And yes - we have moved into Seahawks territory with this folded star.  These folded stars are traditionally from paper, but we have more fun batik fabric choices so after a treatment in the sink with some 'stiffy stuff' the fabric is just as good paper and a pretty good look to add to your tree or the final touch on your gift-wrapping.  

Folded Fabric Ornaments
Folding Technique Tutorial Here

And yes - this little fox is cuter in person than on the pattern cover -  more fun ideas for wool felt!

Fox Ornament
Pattern by 14 Days a Week
(Available for Purchase)

Happy Stitching!

New Fabrics AND GIFTING ideas

We are in full swing crafting up fun gifts - we got some great new ribbons and had to play!  We have some of the 'old' project ideas like key fobs, bookmarks and wallets or you could whip up a lavender sachet with the lovely embroidered lavender ribbon or this fun triangle pouch - it is the perfect size for those electronic cords, and earbuds.  Super fun!

Vintage Triangle Coin Pouch
Tutorial by Sew4Home
Coin Pouch Tutorial

We also have clear vinyl in stock - it makes great pockets for wallets and zipper bags - or you can use it for one side of an envelope project bag like the one we've shown earlier - a perfect way to keep track of small pieces or gather all your project items when traveling.  

Project Bag
Tutorial by May Chappell
Project Bags

And of course - these felt ornaments would make great additions to your tree or take your gift wrapping to the next level!  Lots of fun ideas to fit those last minute gifting needs and if you're all caught up you can whip one up for yourself!  

And of course...a little fabric gifting wouldn't hurt right?

Heads Up by Quilting Treasures

Abacus by Alison Glass

Sunprints and Handcrafted by Alison Glass

Assorted Prints from Cotton+Steel

Happy Stitching!

2T Favorite Things

For Day 2 we're featuring this fun little thimble shaped thread organizer.  This little wood fob, is embossed with the word "stitch" across the thimble band, and includes a little latch at the top to attach the fob to your sewing kit.  The holes around the edge will quickly get filled up with whatever your current project requires.  No more sorting through bags and bins to find the threads to finish your project - they'll be organized and ready, right by your side!  These little fobs are about 2.5 inches long, contain 12 holes for threads and are priced at $6.00.  And...they are super light for those of you who pack a travel bag or are just concerned with all the weight in Santa's sleigh.  

  

Happy Stitching!

Counting Down

We are starting to count down...or is it up?  Advent calendars are always popular ways to keep the momentum going right?  Here are a few options we have to stitch one up in a hurry...it's not too late for this year, and it's never too late to plan ahead!  We're offering our Advent panels at 20% off.

We have more wool felt colors in stock - perfect for ornaments, garlands, and birds - we've only tried two different birds but there are a lot of options on the website we found.  

 American Homestead Ornament Patterns

And if you don't have time to plan your perfect combination - these kits from Lumenaris, come with precut felt shapes, along with the floss and needles you'll need.  Perfect as a travel companion or a gift for your favorite DIY friend!

Lumenaris kits

Here are a few new cotton toweling options perfect for hostess gifts, and great for combining with a bit of fancy trim, stitching, or applique.   There are a ton of great ways to personalize and add your touch to a simple and useful gift option.

Happy Stitching!

Time for more projects?

Who is feeling like they have time to start a new project...or do you just need a quick idea for something to come together that won't overwhelm your schedule?  We have a few kits that feature these pre-printed stocking panels, and certainly could be finished in time to hang on the mantle or fill with treats for someone special.  

Or a festive table topper and napkin set?  Great for the hostess, or last minute someone on your gift list...

And look at this fun tree...yardsticks used in a new way - to form this tree.  We had fun getting crafty and putting together some ornaments from wooden spools, beads, fabrics and miscellaneous trims.  A fun project to do with kids, or when you need to take a minute to slow down!

Hope all your holiday projects are moving along nicely and you have time to enjoy the season now that it has warmed up a touch!

Happy Stitching!

Gifts to give, receive OR make...that is the question!

We have one left of each of the following kits - for a large gorgeous quilt!  This would be a pretty good score and a treat for the right quilter to find under the tree!!!  

Marseille from Michael Miller Clubhouse 

Approx. Size: 92" x 108"

Original Price: $289.95

Full Kit now 40% off

Cabana from Michael Miller Clubhouse

Approx. Size: 92" x 108"

Original Price: $298.95

Full Kit now 40% off

The one size fits all, works for every crafter, sewer, gardner or cook...a handy work apron with several pockets to fill with gadgets and seam rippers galore!  We created our version in a vintage garden collection a bit of floral, a few dots and you add the dirt!

Amanda Jane Work Apron from Villa Rosa Designs

How fun is this...a DIY five minute project?!  These trees can sit on the buffet or table or the little one can hang from the tree.  We have DIY kits available...you decide which color of wool ball goes in which hole, and voila!  Great for a holiday gift exchange - no sewing skills required!

DIY ornament and decoration

We have a couple of quilty calendars available if you need a little something for a special quilting someone...our get a jump on getting organized yourself and pick one up for your sewing inspiration!    

Primitive Quilts 2014 Calendar

Happy Stitching!

Projects and patterns and gift ideas!

Look at this bright alphabet panel - add a quick border and presto a great quilt for a kiddo in your life!

Alphabet Soup

And it's not too early to be thinking about harvest table place-settings, hostess gifts and yummy fall colors!  This free project pattern from In the Beginning, features a throw quilt - we think it would be easy to simplify - into a table runner or placemats and add on a few mitered napkins.  Pretty festive!

Autumn Harvest 

And this gorgeous floral collection features some unusual plum colors, birds and vines and soft florals... this great pattern is fat quarter friendly and certainly could be created in a multitude of fat quarter collections you just might have been holding onto for the right project!  Just add a background and border and you're almost there!

Vienna Gardens

And yes - we do love Halloween, and we know lots of fun people with October birthdays so pillowcases are the go-to gift idea - that perfect one-size-fits-all gift that we can tailor to just about any decor, and we added our fun Halloween tag-its for an added touch on these cases!  We have tag-its for other occasions (Happy Birthday, PS I love you, etc.)...so there really is something for everyone! 

Pillowcase samples

Halloween Tag-its!

We are stocking up on wool for applique projects and will be hosting our scrap lecture and a few other classes over the coming weeks - check out the website for details!

Happy Stitching!