Applique Blocks for A Firecracker and DVD Rental Now Available

Sew Sisters are now offering a DVD Rental Service!



We are now renting Quilting DVDs. Rental terms are 3 days and the cost is $5/title. Please call to reserve your titles at 416 633-8800. Here are a selection fo the titles that you can choose from:

• Free Motion Fun with Feathers (patsythompsondesigns.com)


• Free Motion Fun with Vines and Leaves (patsythompsondesigns.com)


• Fast and Free Vol 1 (patsythompsondesigns.com)


• Fast and Free Vol 2 (patsythompsondesigns.com)


• The Cotton Theory Fold and Finish Procedure with Betty Cotton

Yesterday we had our first class with Peggy Kwan in beginner Machine Applique (Quilt As You Go Technique). It was a small group and we all made a tonne of progress. I was so obsessed with my own block that I forgot to take pictures during class - I'll make up for that next time...but here is my first block. It is based on the Ohio Rose pattern from Eleanor Burns' book Applique in A Day.

I am making my quilt with super bright batiks for a very special 3 year old friend of mine - she is a real firecracker so I felt like it had to be bold! Peggy says that she is happy to take latecomers in the class and that they won't have trouble catching up - so if you would like to join us we will pro-rate your class fee. Just drop in or give us a call at 416 633-8800.

Classes Update

Peggy Kwan will be teaching an Embellished Landscape Class this winter. The dates have been changed to:

Saturday Feb. 16 10:00 – 4:00

Saturday Mar. 1 10:00 – 2:00

Peggy will show you how to turn a “cheater” panel into a one-of-a kind work of art. Experiment with thread painting, beading, applique and more! This class offers a lot of new techniques for you to add to your bag of tricks!
Fee $75 (includes one panel) You can register in person, online or over the phone.

If an Oriental landscape isn't your taste you can select any panel - here is a new sample showing a wolf!

We now have the fat quarter special available online...A Real Deal 25 for $25!

Moving News, New Books, Classes Update...

Happy New Year everyone. I would like to thank everyone who came in and made last week's sale a huge success! We hope to keep the momentum going until the move (which is scheduled for the 28th of January)! We purchased out some inventory from an American quilt shop that recently closed its doors so have been expanding our sale shelves - we have lots of bargains for $5.99/metre and even less. I will get as many up online as I can. They are all top quality fabrics from RJR, Moda, Hofmann, Marcus Brothers etc. We also have a very special deal on fat quarters...and there are 1000s to choose from!

1 - 9 FQs ... $1.50 each!

10 - 24 FQs ... $1.25 each!

25 +++ FQs ... $1.00 each!

We have all sorts of new book titles for 2008!

My new favorite are the Aranzi Aronzo books: Fun Dolls and Cure Dolls.

The style of Aranzi Aronzo has been described as kawaii, meaning Japanese cute; using expressive mascots, Aranzi Aronzo has effectively created a colorful cast of characters featured in the books. If you love Tokyo modern or a Daiso aesthetic than this is the groovy new books for you!

This book by Aranzi Aronzo is filled with patterns and instructions for crafting more than 20 brand-new whimsical characters. Full-color, oversized pictures and easy-to-follow instructions accompany each project, including directions for making Lizard, penguins and the ultimate bad guy doll ... Kidnapper.

Our First Block of the Month Program...

We are very excited about our first block of the month program. Starting January 2nd we are launching the Thangles Buck a Block program. The quilt is made using a gorgeous colorway that plays the beauty of purple and blue batiks against a black backdrop. Any walk-in customer who would like to participate is welcome.

Yes, you really do get everything you need to make a pieced block each month for only $1, including the fabric and the pattern.

Here is all the detailed information:

To join, you must purchase a starter kit that includes a pack of 2” Thangles and a storage box from the shop for $6.00. This purchase will provide you with all the Thangles you need to complete all 12 quilt blocks – with plenty to spare.

You may purchase only one block kit per month at this special price. To make the program as convenient as possible, you may visit the shop on any day of the month you choose to pick up your $1 block kit. If you can’t come in during a particular month(s) you must purchase the missed block kit(s) for $3 to once again be eligible for the $1 block kits. No exceptions, please!

Additional blocks may be purchased at any time for $3 each, subject to availability.

Suede Snugglers

Snuggle up this winter in our ultra cozy suede snuggler quilt kit. This quilt really is easy enough to make up in one day.

It comes in three great decorator color combinations for you to choose from:

-- Teal and Black

-- Loden and Black (pictured above)

-- Chocolate and Black

This set contains all the supplies you will need to make this beautiful throw sized quilt including flannel for backing and binding, washable ultra suede for top , perle cotton for tying and instructions. Here's the best part it is only 44.99!

Here is the link to purchase this item online: Suede Snuggler Kit