Snow Falling

Today we are closed - which is our new normal for Mondays since we are open on Sundays now (as of this past Labor Day).  However, today there is snow so we're happy to have the excuse to watch from the window and relax with some stitching.  Or catch up on myriad tasks from holiday prep to year-end paperwork!  Does that sound like your day too?

Since our weather has been variable - you may want to call and confirm our local conditions before you head out our way this week.  Our weather from one side of town to the other can be different and especially if you are coming from the north or the south...

We've got some great new fabrics - and we're playing with double gauze now too (these latest two are nani iro), great for wearables and perfect for infinity scarves - the one size fits all quick gift!  Just in case you haven't quite got all your gifts planned out just yet!  

Double Gauze Birds Eye

Double Gauze Fuccra Rakuen

Circus of Wonders

Kokka Watashino Blue and White 

We've added some great projects to the shop displays - and we have some ideas at the ready if you need a quick gift for a quilter or a last minute project or just some final stocking stuffers to round out our shopping.  

Felt ornaments are a great craft for the kids and you can keep it simple and use glue and glitter for keeping it simple or get fancy with extra stitches and buttons depending on how dedicated your crafters are.  We have a variety of wool felt colors to choose from and loads of floss, some holiday sequins and fancy ribbons too!  The kart paper/fabric tags you see hanging in the photo above are also great projects to add a personal touch to your gift giving and creative projects.  We have this product in silver grey and kraft brown.  You can color, stitch, paint, glue...and just about everything else on this product besides sew it!  Lots of possibilities - we've added it to some of our tote bags recently.

Just a reminder we're closed on Monday's (even when we don't have snow!).

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!

Holiday Treats Class and Displays!

Ornament Class

Don't miss out on a chance to relax and stitch with us...we've got a couple of dates for some play time with wool felt.  The class fee includes the pattern for 5 ornaments and wool felt to create two.  Bring a friend and enjoy some social time or make one for a gift and you'll be ahead on your list!  We have two dates set right now - Sunday December 6th from 10-noon OR Thursday evening December 10th from 6:30-8:00pm for $25.00.  Stop by or give us a call to register!

Ornament bulbs

We have some other wool and wool felt holiday patterns just in from our local designer Suz - these lightbulb ornaments are pretty easy to whip up and feature in your holiday decor or gift-giving plans.  

Reindeer wool & stitch

And in case you're looking for  items to put on your wishlist - we've got some great new prints multiplying on the shelves so stop by soon and grab your favorites!

Australian Fabrics

Canyon from Kate Spain for Moda

Loominous by Anna Maria Horner

Classics from Kaffe and Philip Jacobs

Happy Stitching - 'tis the season!

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!