Two month old Kaylee Ann stopped by to check out all the coloring books we have and show us her big smile!
Although she can't hold a crayon, colored pencil or gel pen yet, we were thrilled to know she's interested at such a young age!
Come back anytime, Kaylee, we can't wait to see you again!
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| Two month old Kaylee Ann--our youngest shopper EVER! |
Vickie brought in this quilt she designed, made and quilted for the son of a family friend.
We think Brody will love his new quilt.
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| Brody's birthday quilt! |
Vickie also brought in her version of Bonnie Hunter's "Grand Illusion" she recently finished. Wow!
We love the movement of color throughout this quilt.
Great job, Vickie! Thanks for bringing your stuff in for "Show and Tell".
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| Vickie's version of "Grand Illusion" by Bonnie Hunter |
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| the back of Vickie's Grand Illusion quilt |
My favorite illustrator in the whole wide world is Mary Engelbreit. Her art speaks to me in a way I can't explain.
Thank goodness she recently came out with her own coloring book (I squealed like a little girl when they arrived in the shop this week--I'm not kidding).
If you too are a Mary fan, you'll love her coloring book titled "Color ME". Too cute!
We also received "Playful Designs" coloring book by Fun Stitch Studios. This coloring book is full of super fun playful things to color!
This isn't the greatest picture angle but hopefully you can see the new dies that arrived this week: Train, Flowers, Mr. Owl; LeMoyne Star, Stars, Folk Are Fowl; Angel; Homes and Local Color by Bill Kerr.
Calling all gun enthusiasts: We're thrilled to receive bolts of "Classic Remington" by Quilting Treasures this week. This collection is perfect for the 'gun' person in your life. I'm thinking pillowcases and quillows.........
This line has proven to be very popular....we've already sold out of some of these prints.
Never fear, we've re-ordered so, more of this line is on the way!
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| bolts of "Remington" by Quilting Treasures |
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| black and gray 'gun stock' prints of "Classic Remington" |
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| dark tan and cream colorways of "gun stock" Remington prints |
We received more of Jan Patek's "Hawthorn Ridge" collection this week. YIPPEE!!!
We'd previously received some of the bolts (and all the pre-cuts) of this glorious collection the week before last. Now, we have more of these super yummy prints.
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| "Hawthorn Ridge" by Jan Patek for Moda |
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| "Hawthorn Ridge" flowers on cranberry, moss, wine and cream. |
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| "Hawthorn Ridge" leaves on red, navy, tan and cream |
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| "Hawthorn Ridge" Berries on Blue by Jan Patek |
Our "adult coloring book" section is growing by leaps and bounds! We're adding more and more to this part of our shop so, if we don't have it, we haven't unboxed it yet!
We now have several kinds of colored pencils (including pastel and watercolor pencils); a bajillion kinds of markers in a rainbow of colors (and tips) and the ever present gel pen sets.
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| new colored pencils that came in this week |
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| new Tulip marker sets |
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| more Tulip makers for adult coloring |
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| 25 piece set of Tulip makers |
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| Tulip makers that offer different tips. Great for coloring |
We fell in love with Frixion pens a long time ago. The latest and greatest from the Frixion folks are pastel colored highlighters.
These are a great addition to your notions stash and a great value at only $2.99 each.
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| new pastel Frixion pen highlighters |
The newest gizmo in the shop is "Havel's Seam Ripper" made specifically for serged seams.
It works on regular seams too but has a special curved blade for those pesky serged ones.
We now have pencil sharpeners in the shop (how could we have so many colored pencils and NOT have pencil sharpeners too???).
It also includes a holder to catch all those pencil shavings.
We now have sewing machine oil in a much smaller (and easier to apply) container. This one will fit perfectly in your sewing box or wherever you keep your machine oil.
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| Havel's Seam Ripper, pencil sharpeners and sewing machine oil |
Yesterday was our first ever "Coloring Book Club". Dorothy, Kay, Lynn, Sharon and I had a blast!
"Coloring Book Club" meets the third Saturdays each month so, bring your stuff and let's color!
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| Dorothy, Kay and Lynn enjoy yesterday's "Coloring Book Club" |
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| Lynn's project she worked on during 'coloring book club' |
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| Dorothy's 'coloring book club' work in progress! |
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| Kay's "Butterflies" she worked on yesterday |
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| Sharon's eye popping "Mandalas" coloring book page |
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| another page Sharon has been working on |
Kay was given a box full of quilt blocks by a fellow cancer patient awhile back.
The lady told Kay the blocks were made by her own mother from several family member's clothing,
including grandparents.
The fabric strips were sewn to muslin then hand embroidered to cover up the sew lines.
Kay brought the box of blocks to the shop a couple of weeks ago to get our opinion on how to put them together.
Yesterday, Kay brought in the finished quilt. It is truly stunning.
The different generations of fabrics add an entirely new dimension that can't be matched by modern day textiles.
Hopefully, my camera was able to capture the true essence of this quilt.
Kay used a backing she already had that works perfectly for this heirloom quilt.
Kay plans to give the finished quilt back to the lady who gave her these blocks this coming week.
GREAT JOB, Kay!!!! We know you put your heart and soul into making this quilt. It's gorgeous.
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| the backing Kay used for the heirloom quilt she made |
Carol brought in this quilt she made for her great nephew's birthday present.
We automatically fell in love with this quilt because Carol used all Kansas Troubles prints!!!! After making the top, Carol quilted it herself.
We know her nephew will love is birthday gift..... made by Aunt Carol.
If you have more colored pencils, gel pens, markers and crayons than you have room for....we might be able to help!
Just in the nick of time.........these pretty easels (complete with pockets on both sides)!!!
Color on!
