20% off Layer Cakes!

The weather outside might be frightful but the sale tomorrow at P-Dub's is delightful. 

All regularly priced layer cakes will be 20% off tomorrow, February 18th, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

See you tomorrow! 
P-Dub 

Because of the Brave!

We received Moda's "Because of the Brave" layer cakes and charm packs today.  YIPPEE!!  These have been back ordered since November but, they're finally here! 

Don't forget:  the shop will be open tomorrow, Wednesday the 7th, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

See you tomorrow, 

P-Dub 

"Potluck", "Surrounded by Love", Kona solids and new O'Lipfa rulers

We received several bolts of "Potluck" by American Jane (for Moda).  I really like the names of the fabric colors from this collection:  cornbread, sky, denim, sweet pea, cherry and carrot!  Who comes up with these names? 

I love how bright and cheery these prints are.  They just jump off the bolt! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these....so bright.....so cheery.....love these. Did I mention....I love these? 

Cornbread, Sky, Sweet Pea and Carrot bolts of "Potluck" by American Jane!  

Cornbread, Carrot, Sweet Pea, Denim and Cherry bolts of "Potluck" by American Jane.  

We finally received the "Surrounded by Love" layer cakes.  We'd previously received these jelly rolls, charm packs and mini-charms.  Now the big Mac Daddy layer cakes are here, we have the entire pre-cuts family of this collection!  Deb Strain did a great job with this line.  It reminds me of Valentine's Day.  

"Surrounded by Love" layer cakes by Deb Strain (for Moda).

We have several different size cutting mats but didn't have a good selection of rulers to use with them.  That is no longer the case!  YIPPEE!  We now have 5" x 18" O'Lipfa rulers.  These are great for smaller cutting mats (or if you have a Fold Away)! 

5"x 18" O'lifpa ruler.  Great for smaller size cutting mats!   

I decided the jump into the deep end....these are "Kona Solids" jelly rolls by Robert Kaufman.  These are the "Dark Palette" collection and they are......very dark......very pretty colors but....dark!  

Kona solids jelly rolls by Robert Kaufman.  These are the "Dark Palette" collection.  

a better picture of the Kona Solids "Dark Palette" jelly rolls by Robert Kaufman 

batik layer cakes, new books and every size square!

Here's this week's new stuff:  

Layer Cake Recipe Book by Daniela Stout, inventor of the Strip Tube Ruler.  

it's really not about worms. This is what the author calls 2 1/2" strips 

another book not about worms!  

the second book of the "Pie" family:  layer cake friendly patterns 

we now have 2 1/2" through  20 1/2" squares.  

"Dream Catcher" batik layer cakes and charm packs.  

Labor Day Weekend-part 2

Everyone knows I have poor impulse control when it comes to anything quilting related! The "Old Glory Gatherings" fabric by Primitive Gatherings really speaks to me.  We received four more bolts this week. I love this entire collection (and they're great for making Quilts of Valor).   

We don't carry a lot of holiday specific fabrics, especially Christmas fabric.  We bought several bolts of Kansas Troubles fabric that arrived this week. These prints can be used for any occasion because, in my opinion, they don't scream "Christmas" (plus the fact that I'm a Kansas Troubles junkie)! 

Moda just released "Bella Solids" charm packs and mini-charms.  For some reason there are 30 pieces instead of the usual 42 (at least they're both cheaper than regular charm packs and mini-charms).  We have both pre-cuts in the shop.  

We received another bolt of "Over the Rainbow" batiks. This one is called "Misty Blue".  It has a lot of movement and the colors are very striking.   

Another new product Moda just released is "Muslin Mates" pre-cuts:  Layer cakes, charm packs and jelly rolls.  They are mostly tone-on-tone but also have some prints.  

We also received "Texas Lone Star" pre-cuts:  layer cakes, charm packs and jelly rolls.  If you love Texas (or have a Texan among you), you'll love these pre-cuts!  

three more prints of "Old Glory Gatherings".  The flash on my camera washed out the picture.  Sorry!  

A close-up of the "Old Glory Gatherings" prints from above.  Both of these are lighter versions of the fabrics we received two weeks ago.  These are perfect for making Quilts of Valor.  

Another close-up of an "Old Glory Gatherings" print we received this week. It's a tad bit darker than the print we received like this a couple of weeks ago. 

Drum roll please:  Hot off the presses:  New Bella Solids charm packs and mini charms!  

Another "Over the Rainbow" batik.  This one is called Misty Blue.  

Four colorways of "Holiday Medley" fabric by Kansas Troubles.  

Black and red "Holiday Medley" prints by Kansas Troubles.  

 Cream, red and green prints of "Holiday Medley" prints by Kansas Troubles  

 Gold and black prints of  Kansas Troubles fabric! Love it!  

  This is a brand new item from Moda:  Muslin Mates layer cakes, charm packs and jelly rolls.  Most of these are tone-on-tone but there are some prints also.  

 Calling all Texans:  "Texas Lone Star" by Sarah Kammash precuts:  layer cakes, charm packs and jelly rolls.  

Pheasant Hill and Enchanted Pond fabrics

P-DUB’S QUILT STUFF

12203 HWY 76

EXETER, MO 65647

 

Email: pdubsquiltstuff@centurylink.net

February 6, 2013

WINTER HOURS: every Saturday through April

SUMMER HOURS: 1^st and 2^nd Saturdays (May through September)

HOURS: 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

There was a really big box waiting for me when I got in yesterday. I squealed like a little girl when I opened it (imagine the look on the kid’s faces when I squealed). The box was full of “Pheasant Hill” pre-cuts by Kansas Troubles. We are now the proud owners of layer cakes, jelly rolls, charm packs, mini charms and dessert rolls from this line. The fabric on-the-bolt won’t deliver until the middle of March. RATS! Until then, we get to enjoy the pre-cuts! We’ve never had dessert rolls in the shop before. They are (sorta kinda) like jelly rolls except each strip is 5” wide x WOF. The other difference is because the strips are twice as wide (as jelly rolls) there are 20 strips in each roll. Dessert anyone?

Pat made two super cute baby blankets using flannel on each side. She brought them in last Saturday for Show and Tell. Pictures of her (standing in front of Sweetness’ first fat quarter unit) holding the blankets are posted on the blog.

We finally got the big Twister sample quilted. Now I need to put the binding on……….oh joy…...my FAVORITE part of making a quilt……..NOT! I always spend too much time trying to decide which fabric to use for the binding. At least we have “The Binding Tool” to help me when I get near the end! Oh, joy.

We’ve ordered some of Holly Taylor’s new line called “Enchanted Pond”. The layer cakes, jelly rolls and charm packs are on their way. They might be here by Saturday…..cross your fingers. If you’re a member of the “Jelly Roll of the Month” club, “Enchanted Pond” is the next jelly roll….….as soon as they get here………..……

OOPS: I failed to mention we WILL (absolutely positively) be open both days of the shop hop on March 15^th and 16^th.

I realized my mistake when someone said, “you’re only open on Saturdays”……..oops! Rest assured, we will be here bright eyed and bushy tailed on both days. Sorry for the confusion.

Sweetness says we should be ready for “Sit and Sew” by February 16^th so, get ready. He has another big unit to build for the regular fat quarters however, we’ve decided to segregate the 1930’s, reproduction and vintage fats (like they currently are). He’ll build a smaller unit for those. He’s working on the third big unit for the regular fats and assures me the smaller unit WILL NOT take as long to make. Cross your fingers and say your prayers that all the fats will be on the wall by this Saturday. If they are, the bolts will go on the opposite wall and it’ll be time for Sit and Sew. I’ve been drumming my fingers and pacing back and forth over this. You can only imagine how fun I’ve been to live with these past few weeks! If not, just ask Sweetness. I’m sure he’ll be more than happy to tell you what a downright pleasure I’ve been these past few weeks J J J Yes, I said a downright pleasure.

“Thank You” to everyone who voiced an opinion about the batting we should carry. A great big thank you to Karla K. who brought samples of different yummy battings. That really was above and beyond the call of duty! Thanks, Karla. We’re waiting on samples from several different companies to come in before we make any decisions. I am personally leaning toward having wool batting for sure (depending on the cost). We’re also thinking we’ll only carry the 120” wide size which is usually cheaper for the consumer vs. pre-packaged yardage. Does that make sense? Anyway, we’ll let you know……when we know…..what we’re doing…..whenever that might be……..

I never buy a lottery ticket. I bought one. For tonight. I really get carried away dreaming about what to do with the money, if we win. Since Sweetness and I don’t have two legged kids, our list is a little different that other people’s. After tithing, the first purchase would be a brand new quilting machine. Then we would HAVE to make a trip to Moda to buy a bunch of fabric (visit our families while we’re there) and rent a trailer to haul it all home! Then, we’d do whatever was necessary to become Bernina dealers. Our wish is for anyone who doesn’t have access to a sewing machine (or if you don’t want to drag yours to the shop) you could use one of ours in the shop. Of course, the shop is a whole other story. A new (much bigger) shop would have to be built complete with a bathroom and separate area for classes. Once a year, we’d have to have a retreat so, another separate building would need to be built to house all the attendees and their ‘stuff’.

All of this dreaming makes me hungry……………dessert anyone!

See you Saturday,

P-Dub and Sweetness