Hi
Wheeeee its Black Friday! I am hiding out in my office catching up on writing while the gals run the store. I have seen lots of smiling faces today. We are running our sale today and tomorrow.
25% off all fabrics,books,notions,patterns and clearance. 2 days of sale.. on fabric. Life is good.
See you soon,
Diane
Friday, November 26, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Quilting Weather/Thanksgiving
Hi,
I took this picture on Tuesday morning. I was so happy that it was my day off. I do want to say that if we have bad icy snowy weather(I love it) we may end up closing the shop. Please give us a call before you head out.
Back to sewing. I have been working on a Poinsettia wall hanging at home. Today I finished the top and started the quilting. I hope to have it all done and in the shop next week.
Tis the season to be quilting. :)
I want to wish you all the Happiest of Thanksgivings.
See you soon
Diane
Friday, November 5, 2010
Fireplace and silk
Today, I had some really nice carpenters stop by and fit the fireplace surround. They will install it on Monday/Tuesday. I am so happy. The second Saturday group will be the first to really see it and maybe we will be able to do a show and tell with lighting it up. It is my fondest desire to have a sewing room for our quilters to come and have a place to sew.
I have ordered silk dupioni and it should arrive any day now. What do you do with that? You can add something really special to your quilts. Of course if you are a crazy quilter(I don't mean a loony) then silks and mixed fabrics is nothing new. If you are new to using different fibers then silk and wool are great places to start. You can use silk for the whole quilt but it is extremely $$$. So just touches of sheen here and there. In that case I would use it on something that doesn't get a lot love and cuddling. A wall hanging or table topper. Silk can be washed in cold water. Just like cotton, silk and wool are natural fibers. You don't see sheep or silk worms going to the dry cleaner for their Saturday night bath. Gentle soap, cool water and line drying is all you need. You can use your cotton thread to piece and quilt.
I encourage you to try a new fiber.... who knows you might really like it.
See you soon,
Diane
I have ordered silk dupioni and it should arrive any day now. What do you do with that? You can add something really special to your quilts. Of course if you are a crazy quilter(I don't mean a loony) then silks and mixed fabrics is nothing new. If you are new to using different fibers then silk and wool are great places to start. You can use silk for the whole quilt but it is extremely $$$. So just touches of sheen here and there. In that case I would use it on something that doesn't get a lot love and cuddling. A wall hanging or table topper. Silk can be washed in cold water. Just like cotton, silk and wool are natural fibers. You don't see sheep or silk worms going to the dry cleaner for their Saturday night bath. Gentle soap, cool water and line drying is all you need. You can use your cotton thread to piece and quilt.
I encourage you to try a new fiber.... who knows you might really like it.
See you soon,
Diane
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