Hi Everyone,
Don't miss our Weekend Special!
Finish The Bolt Discounts
This Friday and Saturday, December 8th and 9th ONLY!
25% off Red Dot bolts if you finish the bolt.
15% off Basics and New Arrivals if you finish the bolt.
Come in to the store or call to order (651) 340 8263
New Classes:
The 2019 Block of the Month will be in two color-ways. Pictured is 'Grey'.
These sample blocks are from the other colorway, 'Salt & Pepper' which features Marcia Derse's 'Art History' collection and an Essex fabric for the background. It is brighter and has a more contemporary feel.
The new Big Stitch 2019 class begins in February. This is our sample in process. The background and appliqué are complete. More hand stitching will be added as we progress.
A new class this winter is the Tunic Bible taught by Pam Ehlers. She will help you use the book by the same title to make your tunic all your own. In the picture Jamie is wearing on of our 100% linen fabrics and I'm in a double gauze. They are both so yummy!
Click here to see all the class offerings on the website. From there you can click on the class title or picture to get more information and register.
See you soon,
Faye
Hi Everyone,
Sometimes I have mental blocks. We all do. But this one of mine was really bad. I made another mistake on the Animal Pillow pattern. Even though I corrected one mistake in a previous email I still had a customer find another in the cutting instructions (read the next paragraph if you wish to know more about how I made the mistake). The correction is that you need to cut twice as many rectangles out of the grunge dot fabrics: Four at 4½" x 7½" and four at 4½" x 11½". This is possible with the fat quarter you were given. Cut four 4½" strips- cut them at 4¼" if they are a little too tight for 18" across the fat quarter. 4¼ will be fine for what you need to make. No matter what, they need to be perpendicular to the selvage. Next cut one rectangle of each size out of each strip. Read the next paragraph if you a curious about how this happened. Otherwise, skip to the new arrivals.
I think I have had more problems with the pillow patterns because I am making the pillows as well as writing the pattern. Usually someone else is making the quilts rather than myself. For this pattern I had help with figuring out the rectangle sizes and how to piece the block, although there were no cutting instructions. I figured out how to put the pillow together and then about a week later went to write the pattern and misread the instructions I had been given. Totally my bad. Since the process for these pillows was different and I was rushing it to have it out for my regular customers prior to the MN Shop Hop things got overlooked. It is so hard to proof your own work!
New Arrivals:
'Birds of Paradise' by Shirley Copperwhite is a new collection from Camelot Fabrics. Purchase it here on the website.
I only purchased this one fabric from the 'Elliot Ave' collection from Cloud 9 Fabrics. Click here to see it on the website.
We have a couple of collections from Art Gallery. This is 'Little Clementine'.
This is 'Virtuosa' by Bari J, also from Art Gallery. Purchase both collections here on the website.
We haven't seen a lot from Moda lately, but these blenders are nice. This is 'Metropolis'.
And this is 'Mixologie'. Click here to purchase both collections on the website.
See you soon,
Faye
Hi Everyone,
There is still time to get in on the sale.
September Sale
Tuesday, Sept. 25th - Saturday, Sept. 29th
25% off all red dot bolts (excludes basics and new arrivals)
50% off all sale fabric
(½ yard minimum cut)
Classes:
We have some great classes this fall. Jamie is teaching 'Sedona' starting on Oct. 18. This is a mini block of the month that uses the mini quick curve ruler.
I will be teaching 'Beginning Free Motion Quilting' on Oct. 20.
For those wanting to branch out into making clothes, we have 'My First Garment' taught by Linda Heimerl on Oct 23. This basic shirt pattern will be used and we chose double gauze as the fabric. It feels lovely!
If you are into bags, Pam Ehlers will be teaching 'Bag Basics' on Oct. 27th.
Click here to see a list of all the classes and then follow the links to get more information on individual classes.
New Arrivals:
We have new fabric from Alexander Henry. They make such great larger prints. Not to mention, I had to buy those hotdogs! Anyone ready for a picnic - well, maybe you can make something for next year's picnics. Click here to purchase on the website.
This is 'Safari Swank' from Northcott Fabric. So cute and great colors. Purchase on the website here.
Don't forget to stop in for the sale,
Faye
Hi Everyone,
We have a new collection from Art Gallery. This is 'Stargazer'. I love it! And I'm sure the moms who want a more neutral palette will like it too. Click here to purchase on the website.
We only purchased one bolt from two different Alexander Henry collections. The first picture is from 'Looking Sharp', and the second is from 'Caetana'. Click here to purchase them on the website.
It's time to start thinking Christmas quilts. This is 'Winter White 3' by Lynnea Washburn from Robert Kaufmann Fabrics. The first picture is the panel. Click here to purchase on the website.
There is still time to get on the bus. Our Friday, July 27th buses are full but there is still room on July 28th, August 3rd and 4th. Click here to sign up.
And don't forget the great finishing prize for the metro section this year.
See you soon,
Faye
Hi Everyone,
We have two new collections from QT Fabrics. This fun and sassy collection is 'City Gals' by Caroline Benchetrit. We have a great kit with these fabrics. Come in and see!
And this is 'Aziza'. Purchase both collections by clicking here.
'Precious Metals' is from RJR Fabrics. Click here to purchase on the website.
This is 'Mulberry Bloom' by Sara Berrenson from Camelot Fabrics. Purchase it here on the website.
There is still time to get on the bus. Our Friday, July 27th buses are full but there is still room on July 28th, August 3rd and 4th. Click here to sign up.
Stop in the shop to see the great finishing prize for the metro section this year.
See you soon,
Faye
Hi Everyone,
We have new fabric from Contempo. This is 'Printology' from Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr. I didn't buy much but thought these were really cute. Click here to purchase on the website.
We have some new batiks from Banyan Batiks. This is a new company I'm trying out. Their designs are fresh and new. We'll see how they fly with batik lovers out there. I have some holiday batiks coming from them are really great. They should be here soon. Click here to purchase on the website.
From P&B Textiles, we have some great new blenders. This is 'Bahara'. The pictures below do not do it justice. These prints have great depth and intense color. Purchase it on the website by clicking here.
The 2018 Quilt MN Shop Hop is coming up fast. We are working quickly on some great kits for you to purchase. I hope to have them to show in an email in the next two weeks. Click here to sign up for the bus.
Don't forget, we have a great finishing prize for the metro section this year. Samples are in the store and we are getting great compliments on this hand-crafted bag.
See you soon,
Faye