Great Big Thank You to All Our Friends in Rouge Valley

Last night Sandy and I had the pleasure of visiting Rouge Valley Quilter's Guild. I have been down to a meeting with them before and they are a feisty and fun lot of gals! Oh how I wish it weren't such a long haul for me or I would be there every month to enjoy the fun. I want to thank all the members who gave us such a warm welcome and also to those who shopped at our booth - we really appreciate it!.

If any readers are in East Toronto or the Pickering area I encourage to visit one of the guild meetings. The General Meeting is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month from September to May (except December) from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The meetings are held at St. Joseph's Church Hall - 200 Morrish Road, Scarborough. The meeting includes Guest Speakers, block of the month, display of member's quilts and access to the Guild's library of over 500 books on quilting. Coffee, tea and cookies are provided. Please remember to "lug-a-mug". Rouge Valley welcomes all quilters...especially beginners!

Thanks Again ladies!

2 Special Promotions -- Craft and Crib Batts & Cute Totes

We have an extraordinary price on Warm and Natural crib and craft size batts right now.

The Craft Batts which are 100% cotton measure 34in x 45in and are perfect for handbags and wallhangings. The craft batts are only $3.99
while supplies last!

The Crib batting measures 45" x 60" and is only... $4.99

while supplies last!

Warm and natural batts have 100% cotton fibers that are punched with hundreds of needles through a thin base material to prevent tearing, shifting or migrating. Warm & Natural's cottons flexibility makes it ideal for both inside and outside use. Quilt or tie up to 10in apart. While I'm on the subject of Warm and Natural batting...we sell it by the metre for only $13.99 ... Fabricland's price is 23.99/metre. If you buy the bolt you get 30% off so you cost works out to $9.79 metre (18.5 metres per bolt $181.11).


We also got in the most adorable little tote bags. They have lots of pockets for all your gear and are quite roomy. Great to store your projects in while you work on them! They come in teal, navy and purple and are only $3.99 !

Sewing Day...And A Creative Muse

Today was a statutory holiday and I had the chance to sew all day! I can't remember the last time that happened. I finished up my Fuschia Fishies Quilt that I started in a class with Irene Dewar using her Hunter's Star Pattern. This quilt is really a lesson in value. I chose two very dramatic prints but in the end they weren't contrasty enough to really work well together...as you can see the star pattern is all but lost. Oh well...live and learn!

The picture is a bit wonky but if you look on the left side you will see one of Cheryl Smith's wonderful dolls looking down over it. Cheryl will be teaching a doll workshop here coming up next week...



Cheryl is a renowned artisan who's work has been featured at the Moose Show as well as the One of a Kind Show. It is well worth a visit to her website to examine her Gallery of Work.

In the creative Dollmaking workshop you will be invited to come and explore the fantasy world of doll making. Learn simple yet effective ways to needle sculpt and paint the face, make the body and bring her to life. Stitch her and adorn her with baubles, beads and trinkets. Lots of handwork!

We still have a couple of spots left in class!

Dates: Saturday, March 29 and April 12
Time: 10:00 - 4:00 Fee: $85

Attention All Chocoholics

We just got in the most adorable panel! Hard to see online but each of the little squares has a hilarious little chocoholics saying...

"Warning Chocolholic in Residence"

"Chocolate Comes with a Price...Control Top Panty Hose"

"If you have melted chocolate on your hands you are eating it too slowly".

Here is the link to buy it online...Make Mine Chocolate Panel

Here is the co-ordinate with all sorts of bonbons on a pink background!

Also new this week is double sided minkee - it is so thick and soft you won't believe it ...just add binding and you will have a baby blankie that is sure to become a favorite!

Pebbles - The Coolest New Notion Since the Sidewinder

Notion junkies take note! We just got in the new John James Pebbles! What are pebbles you must be asking?

Pebbles are designed to store the finest quality hand sewing needles safely, making them instantly visible and easily accessible in sewing box, craft bag, top drawer and even handbag. Each needle style is offered in its own elegant and distinctive color Pebble for quick identification.

We have the sharps and betweens in stock and ready for you to scoop up:

Needles - John James Pebbles Sharps





Needles - John James Pebbles Betweens