Thursday, December 11, 2014

Pretty for Packages or Trees



Quick and Easy Ornament Tutorials
I thought you all might enjoy a little "fabric therapy" this season.
When you need to stop and take a breath--here are a few very easy and fun ideas for ornaments you can make!
Minimal Machine Sewing--Most of these can be finished up while watching a favorite holiday movie!
Just click each picture to jump over to the tutorial !

Tutorial by Katrina
http://katrinastutorials.blogspot.com/2009/09/fabric-ornament-number-one.html?m=1
Also a video for the folded fabric ornaments above
 by Crouton Crackerjacks
 
Can it get any easier than this cutie???!!!


http://www.lifeafterlaundry.com/christmas-tree-ornament-tutorial/
Wouldn't these be great with 2 coordinating fabrics?

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/christmas-decoration-ideas#slide-1
The Tutorial says "styrofoam balls"
but why not cover old ugly shatterproof balls 
that you were going to toss?


 The last 2 ARE Easy but maybe not quite as quick--
Christmas Angel
at Selimut-ku
http://wienblog-selimutku.blogspot.co.at/2013/10/x-mas-ornament-angels.html
Very Sweet!

(I had to include this classic!)
http://www.potholdersandpantyhose.com/2009/11/how-to-make-quilted-christmas-ornaments.html

Many Tutorials for this one  but...
I chose this site because they linked to a good video.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Great Gifts $10.01 - $25

We can help you find something special--
here are just a few ideas!

High Quality Alto cutting mat--14" x 18"
$18.99
 
 Eraseable Frixion Pen Set
$16.99
Charm size 5" x 5" Ruler
$13.99
Mystery Grab Bags
$22
LED Desk Light
$21.99
Pillowcase Kits
$15
Omnigrid Miniature kits
$16.99
Multi Size Wedge Ruler
$12.99

If you are not sure WHAT to get
We have gift certificates available!
(Tell the hubby--wink wink)

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Save on 505 Basting Spray-Machine Needles and MORE this week!

 Tuesday, 11/18 until Saturday 11/22
take 22% off

 Machingers Quilt Gloves
Quilt "Hang-Ups"-Ready to use Sleeves
All Machine Needles 505 Basting Spray


Thursday, November 13, 2014

$10 and Under



We took a walk through the shop looking for Gift ideas that were $10 and under--
(but more than $5--we showed you under $5 last week!
--CLICK HERE if you missed it!) 

 
Put together a fun kit for under $9
This drawstring bag pattern is a great beginner's project and you can choose from hundreds of 1/2 yard precuts--Then add our bargain priced ribbon! 
 


 




We have over 25 different Panels

Variegated thread--like candy to a quilter!
 
Year to Crow About - just $10 for 2 precut blocks!

Chaco Pens mark on dark fabrics too!
 
Pretty 1 Yard PreCuts
 
Creamy Charm Packs





Just about every pattern in the shop!
Thimbleberries, Wow Bags, too!

Small Omnigrid cutting mat--
--perfect size for quick trims as you sit at your machine!
 
Machingers--
--absolutely fabulous traction for machine quilting!





Packs of Freezer Paper and Foundation Paper precut to fit printers--something we might not buy for ourselves but sure would be a fun to play with!

Very Handy Mini Screwdriver with 6 tips that store inside!
 
Bobbin Saver "Donuts" keep bobbins neat and handy--
A great gift--because you can always use another one-
I have 3-one for each machine and 2 are full --I need more!
I lost count how many donuts Mary Beth has!

 
Little Christmas Paper piecing Patterns (Paper included!






Cotton dish towels to embroider--Embroidery needles, Floss and we have wood hoops too(not shown) 

"Antique" Thread Cutter and Needle Threader--wear as pendants or store upside down in end of spool!
 
A Year of Cheer - 12 different embroidery patterns for the months of the year--So Cute!
 
Elegant Roxanne Hand Needles--Smooth stitching! 



Thursday, November 6, 2014

Christmas is coming! Under $5 gift Ideas


 Here's a happy little post with pictures of $5 and under  goodies that we think would make nice little gift "add-ons" for your quilting friend--and some great "happies" for the holiday gift exchanges!
Everything pictured priced $1.50 to $5.00
(You can click on PIX to enlarge view)

 

These laminated patterns are just $3 each--
quick and easy projects suitable for beginners, too
Pre-cut HALF-Yards are perfect for the cute gift bag at $5 each!



 
Special Buttons for Bags or Needlework Projects! 



 


Notions for the Quilter's "TOOL CHEST"
Special and Universal Machine needles
comfy clover seam ripper FEATHERWEIGHT Bobbins
Quality Hand Needles
6" grid rulers

 



Our Frixion PENS!!!the BEST!
also narrow Steam a Seam on a Roll
and cute little Dresden Plate Template!


 



Rainbow of Tape measures for friends or children--Keep an extra one for yourself!


 


These colorful scissors(along with the cute little embroidery stork scissors I forgot to take a picture of) are next weeks deal--already priced under$5--you get to take an extra 31% off!







New Jersey Retreat was a Treat!

  Mary Beth enjoyed her self this past weekend--quilting and teaching at a retreat in New Jersey.  The Ladies in the "Wow Bag" class worked hard and finished their  projects--
Take a look at these ladies with their great bags--

 

The trip home on the Cape May Ferry was quite an adventure with strong winds and high seas; we're happy to have Mary Beth safely home.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Reminder of this week's Deal--Spicy Spiral

      Tuesday 11/4 through Saturday 11/8
 The holidays are fast approaching but there is still time to make this stunning runner for your holiday table or as a cherished gift!
Pattern Sale Price--$7.77


    

Many Colorways are available as Kits.
These Fat Quarter kits are versatile for other projects as well--
each consists of 
 8 coordinating Fat Quarters--priced at $17.77 for this week only!


 

You'll need the special  
9 degree Circle Wedge Ruler  
-- sale priced this week at $24.77! 
(reg. $32.95) 
-- ruler used for many other projects, too


 





Thursday, October 30, 2014

FAST to the Finish!

Are you in a bind?
Need a quilt to finish fast for a gift?
or holiday auction?
Start with a PANEL!
PANEL PIX
Keep it Simple--Bind for a wall hanging 
or Add borders and blocks for a throw!
We have more than 30 different panels to choose from
including limited supply of Autumn and Christmas!

Monday, October 27, 2014

TIME TO SAVE--ALL MARKING!

Reminder...NEW...
TUESDAY 10/28 until SATURDAY 11/1
ALL MARKING ON SALE
21% OFF

Thursday, October 23, 2014

NEW FLANNEL--Great for Boys! and Southwest, too!

We just put these new flannels out--
adding even more cozy goodness!
Our flannels are high-quality 100% Cotton

Beautiful Southwest designs!

Friday, October 17, 2014

Vintage Play

Just a quick little post today--
Have I shown you these cute kid fabrics? 
The red and blue "tone" is sprinkled with numbers!


Monday, October 13, 2014

REMINDER: Double Deal of the Week starts Tuesday 10/14

TUESDAY 10/14 until SATURDAY 10/18

 PRE CUT Glory Kits
Reg. $195
NOW $152.77
 Very Versatile KIT
 Pattern for many projects
included in KIT!

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS and Link to VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyZu-j720nw#t=10
The Loose Change Book
many quilt designs using a "unique technique" -- great fun and quick!
 reg $19.99 NOW $16.77
Large Loose Change Ruler
 reg $15.99 NOW $13.77
Small Loose Change Ruler
 reg $7.99 NOW $6.77

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Unpacking New Shipment of Frixion Pens!

Hooray--Frixion
0.5 & 0.7
These are SUPER DUPER for marking
fabric for quilting and embroidery--
erases with a touch of an iron! 

Highlighters, too!
Great for marking multiple size patterns 
for quilts and needlework--avoid confusion--
erases to mark a new size!

Monday, October 6, 2014

REMINDER ALL Flannel on sale this week!

Tuesday, October 7
until
Saturday, October 11
A peek at a few bolts of our thick lovely flannel
this week only $6.67/YARD! 
1 YARD MINIMUM PER CUT

reg price--9.99 - 10.99 per yard



Flannel PRE-CUT Kits
Stitch together in a JIFFY!




ALSO ON SALE
Flannel Fat Quarters
$1.67 each
Yard Pre-cuts
$6.67 each  
Flannel 108" wide backings
$14.67/yd