Our #1 Selling Pattern

If we put all the Yellow Brick Road quilts that have been made using this wonderful pattern, Dorothy and Toto would never make it home to Kansas!

The versatility of the pattern is unbelievable. It includes sizes right up to king size. Change the fabrics, change the look. It's great in novelty, flannels, batiks and florals. No matter what fabrics you choose, it will always be a breeze to sew.

Pattern - $7.02

How many have you made?

Kelly

A Hobby Horse Favorite!

One of our most favorite books is "Spring Cleaning" by Atkinson Designs. With 11 projects included who has time to spring clean? We are positive that you will use this book over and over again.

With a Canadian Suggested retail of $17.96 that works out to under $2.00 per project. How's that for your money's worth?

Happy sewing,

Kelly

We Interupt Our Regularly Scheduled Blog!

Metler Thread Has Arrived!!!

To all of our customers, thank you for your patience while we were changing our thread company. We are very excited to tell you that our Metler Thread display for Silk-Finish 100% mercerized cotton has arrived.


Available in two sizes - 150 m spools and 500 m spools and retailing for $2.85 & 6.65 respectively.



It's an absolute dream to sew with.

Until next time,

Kelly

Save Your Patterns!

Before you cut into your master pattern, grab a roll of Golden Threads paper! Trace your pattern pieces on this great product. By using the Golden Thread paper you will save your master pattern but will also be able to "alter" your pattern pieces(especially clothing) to suit your body type.

Available in three sizes

12" - $7.50

18" - $10.95

24" - $12.95

Until next time,

Kelly

A Purse for Fall

Take a look at this wonderful pattern from Canadian designer Brenda Miller. Whether you choose to make it co-ordinated or scrappy, it's eye-catching.

Look for the wonderful Black & White Batiks(Fabrics that Care) on our fabric wall to make this bag.

The Out and About Bag - $9.95

Black and White Batiks - $13.50 per metre

Happy Sewing,

Kelly

A Bobbin Here, A Bobbin There...

How many times have you thrown you bobbins into a cup or a container and they get all tangled up? Consider using a Bobbin Saver as a way of keeping track of your bobbins. Available in 3 colours (blue,red & lavender) you can even organize your different types of thread.

Canadian Suggested Retail - $6.95

Why We Make Kits

If you have been a visitor to our store either in person or by the internet, you will notice that we love to do kits. Kits are a great way for our customers to find projects. Normally our kits will include the top fabrics and binding. You'll be able to see a sample of what the project will look like. Kits take the guessing work out of choosing fabrics. Use your saved time to sew.

Happy Sewing,

Kelly

Your Back Will Thank You!!

If you do classes or vacation and take your sewing machine with you, give some thought to treating yourself to a Tutto Bag. Carry your sewing machine and your project materials all together.

Special Summer Price - $99.98

Limited Stock available of Large Blue Tutto, Medium Blue Tutto and Medium Maroon Tutto

Medium Tuttos are 19" L x 12 1/4" H x 10" W

Large Tuttos are 21" L x 13 1/4" H x 12" w

Until next time,

Kelly

Start Your Christmas Sewing in July

The time has come to honour that New Year's Resolution! Start your Christmas sewing in July. We're making it easy with some great lap size flannel quilt kits (51" x 63"). Available in three colour ways - natural, green & burgundy.

Quilt Top Kit (including binding) - $65.98

Backing fabric - $46.17

Pattern - "Just Can't Cut It" - $8.98

Happy Sewing,

Kelly

Calling All Explorers!

What a great way for youngsters to explore the Jungles of the World! Adorable baby jungle animals are ready to cuddle and snuggle. This project measures 39" x 50". Fast and easy piecing. Fabrics are included for the quilt top and binding.

Baby Jungle Animal Quilt Top Kit - $42.95

Happy Exploring,

Kelly

Calling All Farmers!

Every little boy ( and even big boys) will get a kick out of this great Tractor/Big Rig quilt. Measuring 39" x 51", its a breeze to make. We've got a kit ready to go that includes top fabrics and binding.

Tractor Quilt Top Kit - $42.95

Start sewing,

Kelly

Ontario's Heritage Quilts

Take a journey through Ontario history with author Marilyn Walker. Enjoy your travels through many varieties of quilt patterns.

Canadian Suggested Retail - $14.95

Everything in It's Place

If you have spools of thread everywhere then this is a product you must have in your sewing room. Nineteen spools can be stored in this crystal clear box. You will be amazed at how much you will save on thread because you are organized. Have a couple on hand - one for all-purpose sewing thread and one for specialty threads.

Everything in it's place.

Canadian Suggested Retail - $6.26

Keeping You Organized,

Kelly

Keep Control of Your Rulers

Talk about control! The Original Gypsy Gripper allows complete control of your rulers and reduces the risk of cut fingers. Use both ends for longer rulers and just one end for shorter rulers or templates.

Absolutely marvelous!

Canadian Suggested Retail - $19.95

Happy cutting,

Kelly

P.S. For tinier templates consider the "Amazing Little Gripper" - Canadian Suggested Retail - $6.50

Take A Trip Around the World

If gas prices have you postponing your trip around the world, why not visit exotic and exciting places through thread!

YLI has put together a beautiful collection of 100% cotton machine quilting thread (450 m spools) that will surely transport you to other parts of the world.

Included are

V81 - Pyramids of Giza, V82 - Notre Dame Cathedral, V83 - Caffe Romano, V84-Amazon Rainforest, V85- Nordic Fjord, V86-African Kente, V87- Morrocan Spice, V88-Aspen Gold, V89 - Beijing Red Square, v90- Napa Valley Wine, V91- Great Barrier Reef, V92- London Drizzle

Canadian Suggested Retail for this Collection - $60.00

Happy Travels,

Kelly

Time for a Chain II

Did you know that the Irish Chain pattern has been around since the mid-1800's? Beautiful then and still beautiful today.

Join Nancy Smith and Linda Milligan for the Irish Chain's journey into the 21st century. Learn rotary cutting, strip piecing techniques as well as unique pressing instructions.

Included are two block sizes each for Single, Double and Triple Irish Chains. There are also size detailed charts with 3 to 4 quilt sizes each.

Canadian Suggested Retail - $17.95

A great value!

Enjoy,

Kelly

Hallow'een on the Horizon

Believe it or not, Gail is pulling out all the stops on her Halloween projects. Quick and easy decorating panels and projects are on display. Remember there is only about 120 days till Halloween.

Trick or Treat!

Kelly

New From FriendFolks

Combine crayoning, embroidery, fusible applique and simple piecing for some fun and easy projects this summer. If you do a little preparation work ahead of cottage or travel time, these are great projects to work on over the lazy days of summer.

Just think, you can even get some Christmas presents checked off your list!

Canadian Suggested Retail - $14.95

Happy Creating,

Kelly