Latest Arrivals

I have been slacking a bit on blogging. So sorry but between year end as well as those holidays I just got caught up in the mix and am finally getting back into my rhythm. (Okay weird tanget here: have you ever spelled a word and thought it looked weird? I had to look up rhythm because it just didn't look right but I knew it was right. Weird, but back on subject here.)

How was everyone's holidays? We had family in town and enjoyed some really good times with them, I'll have to put up a picture sometime of all of us. I hope you had a great and safe time, even after the holidays. We've heard a few stories of slips and spills, just remember to be safe out there!

Oh, and before I forget, we drew the name for the ConKerr Cancer Pillowcase donations for December and the winner for the month is Ann Warmuth. Congrats Ann! Once again, thank you for your donations, so far we have received a total of 387 pillowcases for the cause. Thank you all so much!

Alright, I know we are having a slight warm up as far as the weather goes right now, but we have received some absolutely gorgeous and cozy flannels to keep you warm when the weather takes a turn for the worse. Hopefully it won't happen soon, but unfortunately we are in the snowbelt, winter doesn't end til May. But it is coming, right?!

Also, we got a shipment of new Civil War Reproductions in by Barbara Brackman for Moda. Civil War Homefront just came in and we can't get enough of it.

What else, oh! We just got a shipment of new 1930's Reproductions yesterday and I apologize for not having a picture yet. I will take one tomorrow and get it on here to show you. They are adorable and bright and colorful. The perfect thing to cheer up your day when it's looking a little grey and dismal this time of year.

We have several new fabrics coming in the next few months, unfortunately, I can't remember half of them right now. Several new Moda lines are coming in February and March, more Civil War Reproductions are coming in I think every month between now and May (including 3 new lines from Jo Morton), and we just ordered Christmas fabrics that will be here in May and June. I know what you're thinking - we just had Christmas. The good thing to think is this - we order it now, it comes in May and June and then you have several months to get your Christmas projects done, or that's the idea.

I will get organized and post an updated list of what's coming in soon. For now, the only other thing I have to remind you of is it is almost time for the Lake Metroparks Farmpark Quilt Show is just around the corner. Quilts will be dropped off next week and the show will commence shortly thereafter. We will be at the show for Vendor's weekend and we will see many of you at the Show's opening reception. If you have any questions about the show or would like more information, please feel free to give us a call or check out the Farmpark's website by clicking here. This year's featured quilters are Harriet Hargrave and Marti Michell, both wonderful and legendary women in the quilting world. Be sure to go see the show and plan to spend atleast a few hours there, it's never disappointing.

Well, have a great weekend and like I said earlier, I'll be sure to get organized and update you on what we're getting and post pictures of each line when we get it in. Take care and enjoy the slight heat wave.

November Winner!

How was your Thanksgiving? Ours was so good, we had family in from out of town and Becky hosted her first Thanksgiving without even a hiccup. It was good and hopefully tonight's dinner will get rid of the last of the leftovers. Don't get me wrong, I love leftovers, but not this many!

We drew for the November winner of the pillowcase donations for ConKerr Cancer and Beverly Scoby is the winner! Congratulations Beverly. You amazed us once again by donating 45 more pillowcases making the total thus far donated at our shop 321! Thank you again.

And last but not least, we again this year are a drop off location for the Madison Chapter for Toys for Tots. We have a collection box for new and unwrapped toys if you would like to bring those in. Or if you would like this year we also have trains that ccan be signed and hung around the store for the donation of $1.

Please stop in and see what new and wonderful things are going on around the shop. We will be having our annual Customer Appreciation Sale in the near future. This year it'll have a slight twist, but we'll elaborate on that later. Once we get the details finalized we will update you on here and we'll be sending out an e-mail with the details as well. Have a great day and we hope to see you in the near future.

Back again!

Okey dokey, we're back. I don't even know where to start, we've been running around so much that once we finally slowed down it seemed like the world was spinning. Do you know what I mean?

We just got a new shipment of fabric in from Moda this afternoon that we've been patiently waiting for. It's the new line from Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts called Close to My Heart. It's the first line Moda has put out that combines batiks and regular printed cottons. She just released her next design due out in Spring and it'll again combine the prints and batiks that she does so well. We love her to death and can't wait to start a project or two out of this fabric.

What else? Hhhhmmmmm, I'm thinking. We rearranged the store again slighty to expand our newly redefined seating/husband/sewing/whatever room. We now have a wonderful and really comfy sofa added to the rocker and other really comfy chair in the back room. The hoosier cabinet most days has coffee and cookies to welcome you and all that missing is - well, you! Grab a friend and a project, come sit and sew or knit or something. Just call us up or pop on out and relax and have fun!

Alright, I'm still thinking. I feel like I'm forgetting to tell you something and I just can't think of what it is. Can you tell it's close to the weekend? My brain must already be on vacation. Well, I still can't think of it so I guess it'll have to wait until next time. See you back here later for more updates and other goings on around the shop.

The October Winner Is...

This one is really short and sweet. Later in the week I'll have more time to update you on the goings on around the shop and what wonderful and exciting things are being planned for in the near future. Right now we're trying to catch our breath. Eleven weeks on the road participating in all kinds of shows and retreats can really do a number on oneself. But you knew that right? Maybe next year we'll catch on - or not. There's always next year, right?!

Okay, getting to the good part. I just contacted the winner of the pillowcase drawing for October and - Margaret Hawkins - was so shocked that she won. The poor lady has had just a bad spell of luck these last couple of weeks and this really brightened her day. We're so happy for you Margaret and hope to see you in the shop soon!

You ladies really impressed us this month! I thought last month was great. I thought it was superb. I didn't believe it could be done. I know I've said before how gracious we as well as the foundation and the children receiving your donations are for the work and generosity you all have put forth, but honestly I didn't believe it could happen. This past month we received a grand total of 249 pillowcases!!!! Our office is overflowing with pillowcases right now. This Sunday we will be delivering them to our Chapter Coordinator and they will promptly be passed out to the local hospitals. Thank you again and I can't wait to see what happens this month.

As I said, I'll tell you more later in the week once we finish getting unpacked from our travels and regain our sanity and it couldn't be a moment too soon. This week we'll be working on a updated class schedule as well as many other odds and ends for the rest of '09 and the plan for 2010. Give us a call or stop in if you have any questions or just want to chat. Again, congrats to Margaret and thank you to all of our friends who are helping to support this amazing cause.

Back to work!

Lots of Topics...

I hope you all have had a blast as we have these last few weeks. Between the Retreat last weekend, the many shows we've been to, the new friends we've met through the Shop Hop and all of the wonderful pillowcases we've seen - needless to say it has truly been a whirlwind of a month or so.



As far as the Retreat goes, I do believe many projects were completed or at least moved up in the pile of things to do, so good progress was made. The ladies had way too much fun and lots of new friends and connections were made, so I think that is best of all. Everytime I called to touch base with Beth, all I could hear in the background was giggling, I think that's a good sign.



We have just been astonished at the amount of you ladies participating in the Steppin' Out Quilt Tour. As of tonight, we have had 6 people register at our shop for the Grand Prize. That means that they have visited all 13 shops in the last two weeks. If you still would like to join the Shop Hop, you can. Even if you cannot make it to all of the shops, it might just be worth it. For every shop you do visit between now and October 31st, you still get entered into the individual shop's basket drawings if you make a purchase at their store. You never know if you might win the prize. Just to remind all of you, due to the Shop Hop's schedule we will be open from 9-6 tomorrow the 24th and next Saturday the 31st. After those days we will resume our normal hours on Saturdays from 10-4. Our hours during the week are the same. If you'd like more information on the Shop Hop including the list and map of all participating shops visit their website here.



And just for a quick update on the pillowcase project for ConKerr Cancer: I counted this week just how many pillowcases we have thus far. I couldn't believe it - I don't think you're going to believe it - but I'll tell you anyway. As of this moment we currently for the month of October have 201 pillowcases at the shop. Thank you to all who have donated and wish to donate. We are completely blown away by the generosity of our customers and friends. Thank you all again and we received a very nice card from the NE Ohio Chapter Coordinator for ConKerr Cancer that I believe will touch many of your hearts. Thank you sooooo soooo much and remember we will be doing the monthly drawing the 2nd of November. Check here to see if you're the lucky winner!



We received new fabrics this week. This is Wiscasset by Minnick and Simpson for Moda. Just yummy - there is just no other way to put it. If you have scraps left or pieces from past Minnick & Simpson lines, these will work together with those other pieces. I can't wait to see what they come up with next.

I know we've done some projects with this line before, but we still have free patterns and fabrics available to make this adorable child's quilt from the Animal Party fabrics. This panel might not last much longer so come in the shop and pick one up or come see us next weekend at Wildwood Quilt Guild's show at the Mentor Senior Center on Sunday. PS For more information on the Wildwood Show give us a call or leave us a comment and we'll e-mail you back ASAP.

And last but definitely not least: Becky's first pattern has been printed and will be at the shop on Monday afternoon!!! To check more out about her fun little new business and all that's happening in that part of the world check out her blog here. More to come on that subject later, but check back here shortly on all updates in all aspects of the quilt shop. Talk soon!

Hi again! First and foremost we would like to thank all of the generous and wonderful people in our community that have graciously donated pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer. We recieved this postcard in the mail the other day, I know the picture is a bit blurry, but you get the idea. This was a kind and sweet reminder from Cindy Kerr, the founder of ConKerr Cancer, that what this foundation has done just so far has helped over 100,000 children and counting. We were shocked with our first month's response, but only being halfway through the second month, you ladies have just blown us away. Our first month we received 27 pillowcases. So far this month I believe we are close to 60. Thank you all so much!

Remember Animal Party that we showed you a few weeks ago. We just made this adorable Yellow Brick Road this week out of the fabrics from Animal Party. We have kits available for the same Yellow Brick Road (baby size) at the shop. Stop in and pick one up!

Alright, to the updates of new arrivals. Some of this you knew about, some you didn't. Let's get to it. This first group is the new Boyscout fabric by Robert Kaufman. Perfect fabrics for the Boyscout in your life.

Next is Caffiene Cafe. This fabric also arrived with a free pattern for an adorable apron. I can see some aprons, maybe some valances, maybe even a tablerunner or two out of this line in the near future. Christmas is coming and what a better gift for the coffee lover in your family?! You could make a tabletopper and wrap up a mug and a bag of coffee and some biscoti. Just an idea...

Okey dokey, this is Blessings by Brannock and Patek for Moda. I told you in the last post it was coming soon and like magic it just appeared a few hours later. I think Beth already has plans for this one brewing in her head.

This is it! This is Stafford County by Jo Morton if you haven't checked out the swatch page on Andover Fabrics website. This is what is left and it is sooooo scrumptious. Come in and grab what you want, there are already a few bolts that are gone. We also have made a few Fat Quarter packs of the entire line, all 27 prints. Those also are few and getting fewer. Come and get it!

Just real quick...

I can't talk long, just a little chat. We are so busy lately between shows - figuring out what we have left, figuring out what we need for the next show - and most importantly, figuring out when we need to be there.

Beth is down this weekend today (Friday 10-8) and tomorrow (Saturday 10-5) at the Streetsboro Quilt Guild Show at the Faith Baptist Church located at 9890 State Route 43 in Streetsboro. This is a great show and will be sure to please. Go over and visit Beth and see all of the other vendors - it'll keep you dry in this lovely Northeast Ohio weather!

Alright and the drum roll please..................The winner of our first monthly drawing for a $25 Gift Certificate for donating pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer is...............Kathy Gornichec! Congrats Kathy and thank you to all who have donated so far. We have had such a tremendous response since we started receiving donations. Our first month was incredible and the second month started out with a bang. Yesterday one of the local Quilt Guilds dropped off 19 finished pillowcases and are bringing more up once they're done. Thank you again, you don't know how much this means to us and the kids that receive your donations! And just remember we are doing this from now until forever. Unfortunately, this is something that is always needed and we will be glad to help you out and take in your donations. Also, all of the pillowcases donated to our shop will stay local and go to Cleveland Clinic, Akron General Children's Hospital and Rainbow Babies Children's Hospital.

And last but not least, sorry I do not have a picture for you, but the latest line by Jo Morton has just arrived. Stafford County is absolutely gorgeous and we cannot stop thinking up a list of projects to make out of this one. If you would like to see a sneak peek of the line, and we have a bunch of it, go to Andover's website here. Scroll down about halfway and look for the title Stafford County by Jo Morton. I really don't see this line lasting long, so come in and get it before it's gone. As one of my favorite signs reads: If you don't buy it today, it may not be here tomorrow. Okay, we're off to shows and Becky will be at the shop preparing kits and holding down the fort, so stop in, give us a call, or e-mail us if you need anything or even if you just want to chat.

Happy Quilting! Stay dry out there in this lovely weather!