Thursday, November 6, 2008

Stocking Stuffer Ideas

If you are the one responsible for filling up the stocking of a crafter, sewer or quilter, we've put together a list of items that are just perfect as stocking stuffers.

1. Replacement blades for Rotary cutters (make sure you know the size)
2. Clover Flowerhead Pins ( a great treat)
3. Thread Box by Collins (include a couple of spools of thread)
4. Help! I Married a Quilter ( a humorous look at life with a quilter in the house)
5. Pin Cushion ( a variety of fabric pin cushions are availble from Fons & Porter)
6. Thread Tin - (another Fons & Porter item... it keeps your thread inside and has a magnetic top for needles)
7. Marking Pencils (so many to choose from)
8. SOAK wash
9. Seam Ripper ( you can never have enough!)
10. Applique Pressing Sheet (always a necessity for fusing)

Happy Shopping,

Kelly

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

The Perfect Gift

Sometimes finding that perfect gift for a quilter, sewer or crafter is difficult. But we've come across a lovely boxed set of scissors by Clauss. This Gift Pack is presented in a Beautiful Cherrywood Case and includes 3 Gold Line Embroidery Scissors including 3½" Stork, 3½" Lions Head and 4" Detail Scissors. The ideal gift for sewers, needleworkers, jewellers, beadworkers and crafters!

With a Canadian retail of $59.99 you can not go wrong. Don't wait...availability is limited!

Kelly

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

UFO's in the Sewing Room



Although the Bobbin Saver looks like a spaceship from outerspace, it is one of the must have notions for your sewing room. With it's special shape, you will no longer have to search for bobbins for your sewing machine. Just pop them into the curve and they'll stay put until you need them. Why not hang the bobbin saver on a peg board so it is out of the way but still visible. The bobbins won't fall out!

Available in red, blue and light purple.

Get organized,

Kelly

Monday, November 3, 2008

Our Pattern Pick of the Week

This week's choice for pattern on the week is "Simply Christmas" by Lydia Quigley of The Rabbit Factory. Finished size of this project is 65" x 74". Simple block piecing and simple applique shapes are key to making this a good gift for Christmas. Use rich warm tones of reds, tans and greens to bring this quilt alive.

Start sewing,
Kelly

P.S. Did I mention that The Rabbit Factory is a Canadian pattern company?

Sunday, November 2, 2008

A Puppy's Love

For all the dog-lovers out there, how about this cute raw-edge applique quilt? Sorry, it's on it's side, but I wanted to show you how cute this puppy is. Measuring just 21" x 17", it is a very easy project. Simple piecing just adds a touch of class.


Saturday, November 1, 2008

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!!!



Pine Needles has done it again! An absolutely beautiful Christmas quilt that you will enjoy creating. Penguins, polar bears, seals and puffins all gather to celebrate the Festive Season.
Whether you make only one of the eight art quilts or create the large quilt(56 1/2" x 63"), we are pretty sure that this will become a family heirloom.
Although these patterns are not available until mid-November, we were to excited to keep it under wraps.
If you would like to pre-order this, let us know so we can call you when it arrives!
Until next time,
Kelly