Abbotsford Bound!

Well -- we are trying something new! I am off to Abbotsford this weekend for the Sewing and Crafts show at Abbotsford Tradex, 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford, BC. It will be on April 16 & 17, 2010 from 9:00 - 6:00. Felicity, My BFF from High School who is a dedicated quilter and has the most dazzling smile will be helping me out! If you want to find out a little about Felicity she has a blog: http://felicityquilts.blogspot.com/ and I know she would really appreciate it if you would stop by for a visit!

We are bringing all sorts of goodies and bargains galore! I am really looking forward to meeting some of our West Coast Customers and hopefully will be able to entice all the BC quilters to have a visit to our website: http://www.sew-sisters.com/.

Don't worry everyone else Jeannie and Sandy will be in all weekend to help you - be sure to drop by and say "hi"!

Today we received two new Stonehenge Collections: Stonehenge - Celebration Metallic and
Stonehenge - Celestial Metallic. All of the fabrics in these groups are accented with metallic gold and are priced at only $12.99/metre. They are an absolutely spectacular addition to the immensely popular Stonehenge line.

I Love 1930s Repros...How About You?

I have a confession...I love 1930s repro fabrics and 1930s quilts. To me they are just what a quilt "should" look like - universally appealing, fresh and cheerful. I have used them a lot over the years. One of my favourite patterns to use with the thirties prints in the quilt as you go string quilt "Simon Says" - great easy pattern and truly lovely when made up!

Click here to purchase the pattern online:

Pattern - Simon Says

Coming up in September (but you can register now) we will be starting an Ode to the 1930s block of the month program.

Ode to the 1930's provides a wonderful opportunity to explore and create 42 traditional quilt block patterns assembled within a sampler quilt that is sure to become a family heirloom! The quilt combines machine piecing with appliqué for a stunning combination. The Quilt finishes 67”x 82”. Blocks finish 3”x 3”, 6”x 6”, 9”x 9” and 12”x 12”. This is a twelve month block of the month program you will be billed a $25.00 registration fee then $24.95 per month for twelve months.

Click here to register online: Ode To the 1930s Block of the Month (starting September)





We have a large selection of 1930s in the store from all your favourite lines, Darlene Zimmermin's Clotheline prints, Feedsack Collection, Storytime Collection and of course Aunt Grace! Click here to shop our large section online: 1930s Reproductions

And the Winner Is...

The winner of this year's grand prize in the Easter Egg Hunt is Cathi Godwin of Toronto Ontario!

Cathi was so excited to be the winner and she blogged all about it! Cathi writes a wonderful blog detailing her handquilting adventures with her faithful companions Smudge and Lester and the recalcitrant Mr. Q.O. It is well with a little visit - her work (all by hand) is exceptional!

Here is a little sneak peak of her work:

Here is the link to her blog - I hope you take a minute to visit it -- you will be richly rewarded!

http://quiltobsession.wordpress.com/

New Spring Goodies

We have been making up some quick and easy little projects for spring. These are adorable little wallets... we have the pattern card online: Sewing Card - Little Wallet and in the store we have dozens of little kits available (will get them up online soon too!) Also new in is the most adorable pattern to make cupcake ovenmitts ... aren't they the sweetest? Here is the link to the pattern: Pattern - Hot Cakes

Oh yes and the latest issue of Canada's only Quilting Magazine: Quilter’s Connection Magazine is now in stock too!

Easter Egg Hunt and a Cute Mini Kit

Tomorrow is our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Drop by the store tomorrow and hunt for chocolate Easter Eggs all day! Everyone who visits and shops with us in person or online will get a FREE Fat Quarter! One lucky shopper will win this beautiful Solid Oak Heartland Quilting Frame Valued at $300. We just finished making these adorable Coast - Mini Quilt Kit ! They are so easy to make that even a novice can do them and they make terrific gifts at only $7.99 they include the pattern, and all fabric including binding and backing!

Click here to buy the Coast - Mini Quilt Kit online!