Coming this Week...

This week we have several classes running...there is still a little room left if you would like to join us please give us a call... 416 633-8800...

On Monday we have the Strawberry Social. At 12:30 we will be doing the four corner apron followed by a super simple table runner at 3:00! While Ann is teaching I will be serving strawberries to all comers!

On Tuesday we are starting a Sewing Machine Mastery class being taught by Hilma...if you have a machine that intimidates you or have always wanted to know how to use all the features of the machine this is the class for you! There is only room for one more person though!

Thursday night from 7 - 9 pm I will be teaching English Paper Piecing using plastic templates (Quilt Patis) - this is a great beginners technique or take along project for the cottage.

I am very busy cleaning house getting ready for our inventory counting at the end of the month. I have a huge clearance bin set up and am throwing all sorts of goodies into it... right now there are angelina fibers at 75% off, tonnes of panels for $2 and some clearance kits at 75% off. Things come and go quickly from the bin so be sure to look in to see if you can find any bargains.

5 packs of Olfa blades are on sale this week for $14.99 and all Minkee and velours are on 50% off as well!

Finally I think it is appropriate on Father's Day to thank my Dad for all the wonderful work he has done in the store. From building the fat quarter cart and ALL the shelves to doing the books and running around all over town doing errands he really has been the backbone of the store! Thanks Dad ... we love you!

Happy Father's Day to all!

Monika on the Runway!

Monika was one of the models for Sandra Thomas' Trunk Show at the Pieceful Night Quilters Guild. It was a fantastic show that presented many of Sandra's wonderful garments this is ablock party vest if my memory seves correctly? Doesn't she look gorgeous - I need to be careful or the Ford Modelling agency is going to take her away from our shop! " This stunning picture was taken by Katherine Coddington who is also a guild member! "Pieceful Nights" is a wonderful community guild with about 40 members that meet at Armor Heights Church near Avenue and Wilson in North Toronto. Its a terrific group so if you are in the neighbourhood give us a call and we'll get you in touch with them.

When not on the runway Monika has been working on her version of the On Block Wonder from the book by Maxine Rosenthal! If you would like to try out this terrific technique Cheryl Smith will be teaching it at the shop - why not join her for the class?

Meanwhile I have been busy with my Quilt Patis... my Zen tumbling blocks are progressing nicely ... this class is running on January 24th and there is still room for more people if you are interested in learning a quick and easy way to tackle English Paper Piecing...