SPRING SHOP HOP 2009

Don't forgot to join us for our Spring Shop Hop which starts April 2 - 4, 2009. Come and visit us along with Greenwood Quiltery in Guelph and Ruti's Needlebed in Streetsville. When you have visited all 3 stores enter the draw for one of 3 quilts. You will also receive at each store a piece of fabric and a portion of a pattern. When you are finished the hop you will have a complete pattern and fabric for a special project.

Another added surprise - SHHHHHHH. Thursday April 2 is Gail's birthday. Come and help her celebrate with a piece of birthday cake.


Happy Hopping
Kelly

Welcome Spring!

With Spring arriving officially today we thought you would love a quick peek at this great book from C & T Publishing. With over 50 applique blocks to grow your own garden and 9 quilt projects included, this book is perfect for creating a garden inside. The quilt featured on the front is actually a finished tabletopper ( 48 1/2" square). This book even includes applique patterns for bugs!!!

flower festival - $32.44

Happy sowing!

Gail

How Does Your Garden Grow...

Don't wait for the soil to warm up to plant spring flowers. We've brought in this great pattern from the Chicago School of Fusing Pattern Works. Bright and cheery...it will add colour into your life.

Check out what other patterns we have as well next time you are in.

Gail

At Some Point it Will Be Warm Enough

I promise that at some point it will be warm enough for us to shed those winter coats. How about making a jacket that has flair. If you can handle a rotary cutter and have a little sewing experience, you can make this great jacket ( sizes small to ex-large). This jacket uses 2 1/2" strips. Make from batiks, flannels or homespuns. Every jacket will be one-of-a-kind.

Stripped-N-Stitched Jacket - $18.75

Happy Sewing,

Gail

Combining Music & Dance

With recital time fast approaching, we thought we would bring to your attention a beautiful quilt to make for the ballerina and musician in your life. The quilt measures 58" x 67 1/2". This pattern is intended for the quilter who has had some experience with both applique and piecing.

Did you know that we have some wonderful ballet fabric available? If you do not have time to make this beautiful quilt, how about making a shoe bag from the ballet fabric.

Until next time,

Gail

"Nanna's Farm"...A Beautiful Memory

This quilt is one of our $10.00 class project choices. This quilt combines applique and patchwork to create a beautiful ode to farming life.

Nanna's Farm - $31.98


Gail

My Favorite Glue Pen

I have to say the Glue Marker by Fons & Porter has to be my most favorite glue applicator of all times. The blue air-soluble ink allows me to see where the glue has been applied. The color fades as the glue dries. Because of the narrow applicator, I can be very precise. Refills are available.

Glue Marker - $7.69
Glue Refill - $4.40

Keep Quilting,

Gail

How Many Times Can You Turn Twenty?

We can't say enough great things about this pattern by Friendfolks. Just twenty fat quarters and a couple of hours sewing time and you have a great quilt. Use florals, batiks or novelty prints. I believe that we've had about seven or eight different samples of this great pattern over the years. Great for beginners!

There are other great patterns by Friendfolks based on the same concept that you might like to look at as well.

Turning Twenty - $12.50

Other booklets available

Turning Twenty ...Again - $12.50

Turning Twenty...Around the Block - $13.70

Turning Twenty...Just Got Better - $16.20

Turning Twenty...Feelin' Groovy - $18.70

Turning Twenty...Simply Sashed - $18.70

Have fun stopping at one!

Gail

Great Baby Panels in Stock Now

Is someone in your family expecting a bundle of joy? Maybe at work? We have some wonderful baby panels (priced right) available. You'll have them sewn in no time at all. Come for a visit and see what's available or if you can't make it out just give us a call and we'll help you over the telephone.

See you soon,

Gail

The Luck of the Irish

March Tuesday March 17th as your lucky day! Wear something green and all green fabrics are 15 % off.

See you on Tuesday!

Gail

Looking for A Small Project to Do?

I absolutely love to have a hand stitching project on the go at all times. My most favorite projects come from a company called Bareroots.

Pillow Talk (#121) is my "Pattern Pick for the Week"
Retail - $8.98

We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Blog!

Just in time for Spring! A beautiful collection of flannels called Chapel Hill. Priced at $15.49/ metre. We are doing our Simple Square lap size quilt with these flannels. Kits should be ready by the weekend.

Happy Sewing,

Gail

The Right Tool for the Job

Many quilters are making flannel rag quilts these days. They are quick and easy to make. But a number of quilters have been saying that their hands get tired when they are clipping. The right tool can make the difference.

Invest in the right kind of scissor (something that can do the layered cuts). We have three different scissors available for you to consider.

CLA18039 - $8" All Purpose Snips by Clauss (pictured) - S12.99
CLA22320 - 6.5" Rag Scissor by Clauss - $46.85
FP7827 Rag Scissor by Fons & Porter - $27.99

Have a great week,
Gail

It's Hip to Bee Square

This quilt reminds me of the song by Huey Lewis & the News (It's Hip to Be Square - in the 80's). But if you are looking for an interesting project to showcase fat quarters, you might want to consider this pattern. Four sizes are included. Use fat quarters(# depends on the size chosen) and two background fabrics. A great beginner project.

We have a great batik sample in the store. We also have a few kits all ready to go as well.

Canadian Retail of pattern - $8.39
Canadian Retail of Fabric Kit - vary

Gail

An Interesting Book to Consider

A new book on paper piecing has arrived on our shelves this week. Author Mary Kay Mouton has created a revolutionay single-foundation technique that makes hard to piece blocks easy to assemble with perfect accuracy!

Can you imagine paper piecing an Attic Window Block with no "Y"-seams?

It's definitely a book to consider if you love paper piecing.

Gail

William Morris Arrives At the Hobby Horse!

Michelle Hill has designed a collection of 6 projects that capture the beauty of William Morris in applique. This book introduces you to William Morris and walks you through Michelle's journey into the world of William Morris. Six projects are carefully laid out. Also included are general instructions as well as stitches and techniques incorporated in the projects.

Canadian Suggested Retail - $37.44

Did you know that we carry a small collection of William Morris prints?

Best Wishes,

Gail

For the Nature Lover...

Just released and now available! If you love the outdoors or have someone special in your life who enjoys the outdoors, you'll want to take a look at this great quilt by Pine Needles. The complete nine block quilt measures 61 1/2" x 55". Each of the nine blocks can be made into individual Art Quilts.

Each indiviudal pattern retails for $15.63

Have a great weekend,

Gail