Deal of the Month - October - Supreme Slider 8" X 11.5"

Our Deal of the Month for October is 25% Off the Supreme Slider (8" X 11.5") 

The Supreme Free-Motion Slider™ makes it easy to move your quilt on your machine while you free motion quilt. The pure Teflon® top lets your quilt slide with zero friction and the new pink self-sticking underside clings but is easy to remove.

You can enhance your quilting experience with 3 easy steps:

1. Attach your free-motion foot. 
2. Lower the feed dogs. 
3. Position the Supreme Slider™ on sewing bed with the needle centered in the pre-punched hole. 

The Slider is 8" x 11.5" and fits any machine and can be easily trimmed with scissors. The Supreme Slider includes free quilting designs.


 This offer cannot be combined with any other offers.

Click here to purchase: Deal of the Month for October is 25% Off the Supreme Slider (8" X 11.5") 

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What I did On My Summer Vacation

I 'm back from a week fishing with my hubby and sons. The weather was pretty good...at least for this "bummer" of a "summer" that we are having. While they are fishing I get to work on my quilting projects and this year I brought along some stitcheries from Bareroots.

I finished up another Little Stitchie ... this one is called "Seasons Come" ... we have the kits available for sale and they are only $9.99.

I also got a good jump start on our next block of the month program...it will be starting in October with registration starting in September. I will provide all the nitty gritty details soon but in the meantime here is a sneak peak at some of the blocks:

Quilt As You Go and Bargello

A couple of new books arrived in today:

Beautiful Bargello

Bargello Quilts look complex, but are really easy to make. This wonderful new book contains seven projects from four different quilt designers and provides several different methods for creating bargello quilts.

Fast and Furious - Quilt As You Go has 17 fast and furious projects for any occasion. Beginnner friendly table runners, placemats, baby quilts, coasters and bags you can make from fat quarters, strips and squares.

Texture Magic

We have a really interesting new interfacing in stock. Texture Magic is a steam activated shrinking fabric. Sew Texture Magic to the back of your fabric, apply steam, & the fabric will magically shrink 30% in all directions, creating a beautiful textured effect. Here are some samples ... when you are in the store be sure to check them out!
The Texture Magic was sewn to the back of the fabric using straight lines stitched about 1/2" apart - presto -once steamed it looks like this:
In the second sample we attached the Texture Magic to the back of the fabric with a fairly dense stipple design - apply steam and ala kazam you have this:
In the last sample we sewed the Texture Magic to the fabric using a 1 inch grid as the stitch pattern. Apply the steam and abracadabra ... this is the wonderful result:Many thanks to Cheryl for making up the samples for us! Wouldn't the textured fabric be a terrific accent on a tote bag? Try it with the brand new Claire Bag from Lazy Girl Designs.



Be warned ... you can't iron it or it will get quite hard! Click here to purchase online: Texture Magic

Last Week of School...

Can you hear the teachers singing and the mothers moaning? It must be the last week of school. Like everyone else I am rushing around planting a few last things in the garden in between labelling socks for camp.

There has been a steady stream of new goodies in the store; here is a look at some them.

I love this blender from Northcott with all the little turtles swimming in the sea...and it is only 9.99/metre. Also from Northcott is this great grouping of thin pastel stripes. Very useful for borders and bindings. They are also just 9.99/metre.

There are also a few new pastel flannels... these are also from Northcott so you know the quality is the best on the market! Click on the pictures to purchase the fabric online!

Are you getting sick and tired of all these pastel prints...how about the ultimate boy fabric --- dinosaurs on a vibrant red flannel background ... this one is from Moda.

Lutradur Has Arrived

Lutradur has been all the buzz in fibre arts circles. It is a 100% polyester spun bond non-woven translucent web. It is the perfect medium for many crafting, sewing and quilting projects. We have both the Lutradur and Lesley Riley's FAbulous FAbric Art with Lutradur in stock!

Cheryl will be doing a workshop using it on July 21st ... stay tuned for more details!

Shout Out to Region of York Quilters Guild

Last night I had a tremendous time visiting the Region of York Quilters Guild. ROYQG was hosting its annual Merchant Mall Meeting and we were lucky enough to have been invited. I got to visit with many friends and customers and meet all sorts of new people too! The weather was spectacular yesterday so the trip out was an absolute pleasure. I would like to extend a hearty thank you to Patti and Bonnie for having us and to all the members for supporting us.

Located in Newmarket , ROYQG was established in 1985 and is now 200 members strong. The Region of York Quilters Guild meetings are held at the Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr, Newmarket, Ontario, on the 4th Wednesday of each month September through May, excluding December. Doors open at 7 pm. Guests are welcome to attend our meetings at a fee of $5 per meeting.

This year is a special one for the guild as they will be hosting their Works of HeART Quilt Show. The show is to be held at:

Seniors' Meeting Place
474 Davis Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P1

on

April 18 & 19, 2009

We will be there in the vendor's mall and hope to see you all too!

March Buck a Block...Sneak Preview ... and a Little Advice If You Please

On March 1st we will be starting our next Buck A Block Program! This one uses Thangles and a gorgeous Debbie Mumm Christmas Collection of fabric in country red, green and beige. Here is a sneak peak at the center medallion:

This time around you can do just the pieced blocks or you can choose to do the applique centre as well! The project doesn't start until March 1st and sign ups are in the store only while quantities last (although we made dozens!). I'll post another blog entry to remind you on March 1st.

In the meantime I need a little advice...on finishing the applique. While the details are hard to see in the picture...I used a buttonhole stitch around all the pieces and then couched some fluffy white yarn around Santa's cuff's and coat. I can't decide what to do with the wreath ... I'm thinking possibly a little thread painting and then decorating it with a few red beads... what do you think?

New Collections in Stock

We have really had a lot of new products coming in the store in the last little while.

Today we received the exquisite Bonsia Geisha Fabrics from Northcott. This beautiful collection, designed by Ro Gregg has an Oriental flavor. The metallic accents add texture and sheen to the fabric, giving the designs a special dimension. There is a panel as well as 6 co-ordinates all in a purple and gold palette. They are priced at 9.99/metre (8.99/yard).

Bonsai Geisha Fabric

We also have a whole slew of new black and white fabrics...there is a funky grouping from Kaufman, some unbelievable novelties and white tone on tones from Japan and a few great graphics from Northcott.

Here are a few of the many new black and white fabrics.

Also in is a little grouping of tea themed fabric in a lovely Victorian palette of pink and green.They are priced at 9.99/metre (8.99/yard). They are just great for tablerunners and placemats!

Rose Garden Tea for Two from Northcott

New Mark Lipinski and Quilter's Panel

We have some of Mark Lipinski's latest fabric collection: Krakow. Mark Lipinski’s newest line was inspired by his collection of Polish pottery. The colors are modern and fresh. Mark refers to them as “quiltlicious”. The designs are bold and full of character, as is their designer. Each design will stand-alone in simple quilts, home décor, and garments. In combination, the designs create a very special effect.
Also new this week is this adorable panel from Jody Houghton. Her inspiration is simple and meaningful; quilters are a sisterhood - a sisterhood founded by Faith, Hope and Charity. It is only 8.99. Northcott has a free pattern download to use with it too: The Sisterhood of Quilters

Incentive Cards

This fall we have introduced incentive cards... just ask for a card when you checkout.

For Quilter's we have a frequent Quilter's Card. For every $200 you spend on regularly priced fabric you get $25 worth of fabric for FREE!

For Knitters's we have another card...purchase $200 worth of regularly priced yarn and redeem your card for $25 worth of yarn for FREE!

Taupes from Japan and The Work of Yoko Saito

Right now I am very interested in Japanese quilting. While there are several trends in Japan the most dominant is working in a limited palette...usually indigo or taupe. The new Quilt Mania magazine features several articles on Japanese exhibits and quilting.



My favourite quilter at the moment is Yoko Saito. Saito is a Japanese quilter who works almost exclusively in taupes...her attention to minutae is astonishing! When you drop by the store be sure to browse through one of her books...we always have some in stock! Pictured are the cover of one of Saito's books: Scandinavian Quilts as well as one of the quilts featured within it. The larger quilt is from "Small Quilts" and close examination reveals the exquisite detail and layers of handwork that went into its execution.

Our front section is stocked full of new Taupes from Japan. These prints are both subtle and ethereal. We will be exploring their use both in classes and samples in the coming months. We have a wide range available online both by the metre and by the Fat Quarter: Taupes.

Here are a few of the lovely prints:

More Yarn, A Few New Bolts, Another Class...All In All a Busy Day!

This has turned into a bit of a hectic week...mostly caused by the yarn chaos! I have started adding it online and I am very pleased to announce that most of it is 40% off the suggested retail price.

Today I added a great super-soft eyelash yarn called Amsterdam (pictured above) which comes in five sumptuous colors. There are also two lightweight yarns suitable for summer projects : Kikki which is an Aran Fiber and Skipper which is an Egyptian Cotton made in Italy and comes in 7 colors. My mom is busy making it into dischcloths so we might have a picture of one soon!After playing with yarn for half the morning I zipped out to Northcott and picked up some of their wonderful Papillon solids and found these two great In The Beginning Fabrics ... both are only $9.99/metre. Beige Butterfly Background

Pale Purple Butterflies

Northcott has lots and lots of wonderful new lines of fabric coming soon including Califon designed by Mark Lipinski!

Zipped back to the store in time for Ann to teach the first in her Summer School Series.

Every Wednesday Ann will be hosting a two hour techniques class. Each two hour session is only $12.50. This is a great chance for you to sharpen your skills in a small group setting. Each class will be offered once during the afternoon and once in the evening.
Coming up in the next few weeks are:

Needle Turn Appliqué
Date: May 28th 1 -3

Binding - Beyond the Basics
Dates: June 25th 1 – 3

Paper Piecing
Dates: June 4th 1 – 3

Rotary Cutting Skills
Dates: June 11th 1 - 3

Mitering Borders
Dates: June 18th 1 – 3 OR June 25th Time: 6:30 – 8:30

You can find the full roster of classes here: http://www.sew-sisters.com/classes.htm

Creativ Festival Tickets Giveaway! Huge Flannel Sale

We will be giving away a pair of tickets a week until the Creativ Festival which takes place April 25, 26, and 27th at the International Centre.. drop by the store to enter your name in the draw!

Also until April 9th all flannel fabric is 5.99/yard! You can shop online or in person. There are lots of great fabrics from Northcott, Red Rooster, Maywood and more!