Paradise and Flowers

Paradise is here. For those of you who love fall, yes that could be what I'm talking about but in this case, it's not. I'm talking about the Paradise Batiks by Moda! We have them - ALL OF THEM, and trust me, many ladies have already been eyeing them up for the last couple days since they came in and I don't think they'll be around long.

 All three shelves are part of this line (minus a couple stragglers I see now that I already took the pictures)

 There's bright colors, warm colors, fall colors, everything you imagine to see in paradise.

 Don't you just hear the Jimmy Buffet music playing, the waves crashing and feel the sand between your toes and the margarita in your hand? Okay, a girl can dream atleast...

 Also arriving are the Fun Flowers by Lakehouse Dry Goods. The large print is a great panel to use as is or fussy cut for quilts, bags, or whatever. We've already had some ladies grab this fabric for a few bags and gifts (remember it's only a couple months or so until Christmas - just saying!)

I'm not sure if you can see it, but the white print does have a white on white flower with black centers, it's hard to see, but super adorable in person.

A few other things to update you on and keep in the back of your mind:

Get your ideas started for a Christmas Wish List. We know many of you have Secret Santas, or family members that would like to get you "just the right thing" for Christmas. We will have a notebook or something soon by our register that you can write down your Wish List. Just jot it down and hopefully then you will get just want you wanted!

Also keep in mind we will be starting a Block of the Month Program by This and That. It's called Vintage Memories and each month you get a small pattern. The great thing about this pattern is each month it takes minimal fabric (either fat quarters or fat eighths usually) so you get to pick and choose your fabric each month to make it your own! Their version of this quilt was made with Martinique by 3 Sisters for Moda and you can see more about it at their website by clicking here. (Picture borrowed from their website)

And last but not least, we will be at the Wildwood Quilt Guild Show on November 7th at the Mentor Senior Center. This is the last local quilt show until the Farmpark Show next spring, so come out and see us as well as several other vendors from the area before the unmentionable stuff starts flying.

If you have any questions about all of the items listed above, stop in, call us, or e-mail us for more information! I'll keep you updated as more things happen around the shop!

Trying it here too!

If any of you follow the Ruby Blue Quilting Blog, you might know I just made a button for you all to grab there. It worked well so I'm trying it for Cottonpickers too. So here it goes, once it's up and running I'll let you know! It'll look like this:

Not bad, only about 10 minutes this time around! It's up and running, grab it and post it on your blog proudly! Oh, and hopefully our new favicon comes up too! (Look to the left of your browser address)

Annandale by Jo Morton is here!

The gang's all here! All 27 gorgeous pieces are here and currently being cut into Half Yards and Fat Quarter bundles to add to your Civil War stash or to be the jumping off point for a new quilt! There are several wonderful prints in several different colors to drool over...Trust me, just wait until you see them you'll be drooling too!

We will have all of these pieces with us this weekend at the Streetsboro Quilt Show (Friday and Saturday) at Faith Baptist Church in Streetsboro. To see more information on this show and others that we will be attending this year, visit our post by clicking here.

Alright, since we are currently in a cutting frenzy here at the shop I do not have pictures of all of the prints from Annandale, but here's a few. You can view all of the prints on Andover Fabric's website or by clicking here to view the entire collection.

Come and see us on the road, we have a few shows down and a few more to go so there's still plenty of time to travel around before the unmentionable stuff starts flying. Stay dry these next few days and if worse comes to worse, it's perfect weather to start a new quilt project! Put some goodies in the crock pot and sew away! We'll keep you posted as more fabrics arrive!

Traveling for business (and a little pleasure!)

Or alot of pleasure! You know they say there are two reasons why people travel - business or pleasure. We ask why not both?! This weekend we will be in Chautauqua, so if you're coming out to the show, stop in the Antheneum and see us. Beth and Donna (with Crows on the Lodge Wool Studio) will be there with plenty of fabric, wool, and all sorts of goodies to make your shopping trip complete. It's going to be perfect weather to relax by the Lake and do a little retail therapy at the same time.

For more information on the show visit millcreeksew.com or for directions to the Chautauqua Institute visit ciweb.org or click here.

On another note, we had some new arrivals in recently. Bliss by Bonnie and Camille for Moda came in and it's absolutely gorgeous! We have some yardage on the bolt and a few Layer Cakes available still. Also showing at the shop (and traveling to Chautauqua this weekend) is Becky's quilt featured on the Moda Bake Shop which uses the Layer Cakes. To see the "recipe" click on the link to see Blissful Confection, or go to madebakeshop.com.

Also arriving last week was Happy by Me & My Sister for Moda. This is a great line for the little princess in your life. Wouldn't it make a great lap quilt or even pajama pants? (I was going to say sun dress, but I think it's not the right season for that much longer...) Stop in and see it for yourself!

Alright, we're currently in the process of folding the last little bit of fabric and finishing last minute details before packing all of the "stuff" in the car and remembering to leave enough space for people and luggage. Can't wait for the show, see you there or stop in at the shop and see Becky this weekend. Keep you updated as more comes in!

Spice Chest is here!

Jo Morton's new line Spice Chest is here! It's wonderful and gorgeous - just like we knew it would be! It even comes with a "cheater" panel that is perfect for those quick and super easy projects. It is now here and ready for the taking so come and get it! We are currently in the process of making Fat Quarter Bundles including each piece from the line except the "cheater" panel. Came and see it for yourself!

We'll be back to update you once more stuff comes in!

On the road again!

We're heading straight into fall which means plenty of quilt shows to visit. We've got the list of where we will be going to below with some information on each one. Give us a call if you have any questions on these and just to let you know we still have a few spots open on our October Retreat, call us to reserve your space! Come and see us, we'll be in several different neighborhoods across a state or two. Here's where you can find us (we'll still be at the shop as well during the shows):

The Crazy Quilters Guild Quilting Extravaganza
Sunday, September 12th   3pm-6pm

Grace United Methodist Church
1725 Drexel Avenue NW
Warren, OH 44485

Over 12 Vendors, 50/50 Raffle, Free Demos, Chinese Auction, Free Refreshments, Door Prizes and much more!

$1.00 admission donation requested
*Proceeds used for the Home of the Brave Service Project

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Shop Owner's Night (Public Quilt Show!) by That Quilt Guild I Belong To (T.Q.G.I.B.T.)
September 21, 2010 6pm

Western Reserve United Methodist Church
4580 Canfield Road (Route 62 East)
Canfield, OH

16 Vendors plus Quilt Ladders by Bill Davis. Includes 9 new vendors. Open to the public - bring a friend! Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, free refreshments will be served.

$2.00 Admission

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Quilting Around Chautauqua featuring Kaye Wood
Friday, September 24th - Class Day
Saturday, September 25th - 10am-6pm
Sunday, September 26th - 10am-4pm

Chautauqua Institution
Route 394
Chautauqua, New York

Maps available at the Welcome Center. Over 65 vendors, hundreds of quilts on display, lectures and classes held all weekend (pre-registration required by calling Mill Creek Sew at 814-866-8227)

$3.00 Admission. Classes and lectures at an additional fee. For more information contact Mill Creek Sew at 814-866-8227 or millcreeksew.com

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28th Annual Streetsboro Quilt Guild Show
Friday, October 1st - 10am-8pm
Saturday, October 2nd - 10am-5pm

Faith Baptist Church
9890 State Route 43
Streetsboro, OH 44241

12 Vendors, Door Prizes (with proceeds going towards the Streetsboro Community Food Pantry), Many quilts hanging

$3.00 Admission

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Mayfield Township Historical Society Quilters 13th Biennial Quilt Show
October 9th & 10th    9:30am-4pm

Mayfield Village Civic Center (Former Mayfield Methodist Church)
6622 Wilson Mills Road (SW Corner of Wilson Mills & SOM Center)
Mayfield Village, OH

Many quilts on display, vendors from local quilt shops, raffles, door prizes, tea and cookies.

$3.00 Admission

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Wildwood Quilt Guild Annual Quilt Show
Sunday November 7th   10am-4pm

Mentor Senior Center(in front of the Mentor Civic Center)
8484 Munson Road
Mentor, OH 44060

14+ vendors, Many quilts on display, Queen Size Raffle Quilt, Gifts Sew Special (projects made by the Guild Members for sale), Free Refreshments.

$3.00 Admission.

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Just a little bit more to show you, these arrived this week and more to come shortly!

Some Paula Nadelstern by Benartex arrived. These would be awesome for a Stack-N-Whack - just saying!

Also some more batiks came in - just a small taste for you of the other 60 or so we expect in within the next month or two!

And we're working on a new little thing - I'll update you more later. Here's a sneak peak!

Come visit us whether we're here or there and see what's new!

New Goodies!

Alright, I know we have so many more fabrics coming in shortly, but we got a bunch in this week I need to update you on. Stay tuned for more to come in the near future. I promise there's so much coming in I forget what all to expect!

For all of you out there like myself that are in LOVE with the Civil War Reproductions, Miss Awesome Jo Morton has released yet another shirtings line, Attic Shirtings. There are 13 prints in the line and they are all so yummy, they won't last long at all. We have already cut some bundles of a Fat Quarter of each fabric in the line. Those won't be around much longer either so stop in and get one for yourself!

We have a few pieces of Fandango by Kate Spain for Moda. This is just the perfect fun floral line for the end of summer. It just screams Florida, beaches and umbrella drinks to me. Come and take a look for yourself, it's really bright without being too bright, just perfect for a bag, or something fun.

Also arriving this week is the latest line from Whimsicals called Bread and Butter. These fabrics are really warm and country feeling, just in time for the cooler weather we are having right now. Just think about it, time to start up your crock pot and quilt the day away!

And as a last little bit of summer beachy goodness, there are a few beach, sand, and sunrise/sunset prints. Just think about this one, work on a quilt with these fabrics and play one of those relaxing CDs with the beach noises - waves, seagulls, wind. You will have fun and be so relaxed, maybe that;s not such a good idea, the quilt will never be done. Although this could be your beach escape minus the sand all over, sunburn, and seaweed. Come check out these fabrics and feel relaxed instantaneously!

Sale is still going on through 4pm today. Come and see us, I will update you once we get more goodies in store! More demo days are being planned for the upcoming weeks, keep an eye out for the different techniques and tools we're showcasing to see if you wish to expand your quilting horizons! Until next time!