Fireplace

OK, so it is August, but I have to tell you that the fireplace is in. It is adorable, if fireplaces can be such a thing. Dennis Blackman, my landlord, has done a stellar job of interpreting my vision of a great sewing room/classroom. A few things have to be done and the room will be complete. A little paint here and trim there. We have had classes in there and the sewing desks worked great. I will admit to having a little fun with the wheels on the chairs. They can really zoom, not that I would know that personally. I just happen to see it :).



We have received more Christmas, Halloween and Asian fabrics this week. I never get tired of seeing our UPS man. A smile on his face and a box of fabric in his hands. There just doesn't get to be a happier site for me.



If you haven't been in the store in the last month... You will be surprised at the changes. I am thrilled with what has changed and I hope you will be too.

See you soon,

Diane

New floors and a new look!

Ok, I thought moving the bolts and moving them back would take an hour or so. Wrong! It is an all day thing with lots of help. I was really considering hiding out after a few hours and sleeping on the Minkee, but I would have been found, in a few days. I thought you might like to see some pictures of the new look. Thanks to all who helped and a big thank you to Dennis Blackman, my landlord, friend and mentor. I really appreciate his advice and guidance.

Closed for new flooring

We aren't closing for good. Just July 13,14 & 15th. We will open up with brand new flooring and more space on Friday the 16th.

We will have an official whoop di do a little later in the month. Yep, that will mean a sale and cookies. :)

I will take pictures and post them.
I am so excited about the new changes. I can' t wait to show them to you.

See you soon,
Diane

Woo Hoo!

The floor went into the classroom today. It is beautiful. Soon the cabinetry will be in and the granite counter tops, the sewing tables and ???. Some of you know already. If you want to know you can always ask me. I can't keep a secret about this but I won't write about it until it happens.
The fall and Halloween fabric has started to arrive. Neat lines by Northcott and Riverwoods. Also new patterns and books came in too. I expect more batiks next week and a shipment from Blank. Good thing I will have more room by the end of the week.

See you soon,
Diane

One down, one to go.

The folk art, primitive, man cave and wool room is DONE! I worked most of the day getting the room dressed. Lee painted the new shelves and they will be installed in the morning. I have wait until Debi gets back to do the last of the finishing touches. I will post photos. I love the color and the extra space. If you get a chance stop by and check it out.
See you later,
Diane

Happy 1st Aniversary

Yesterday was our 1st anniversary. The girls and I set sail on the stern wheeler, Willamette Queen, for their dinner cruise. We all took a turn steering the boat. What a great way to celebrate.

Thank you to the gals that work with me, they are the best.

A big thank you to all of the customers/friends you have given us wonderful support. For you I have a little sale starting on Saturday. The email will spell it out on Friday night.

Thanks for the fantastic year.

See you soon,

Diane

Fun with Blank Quilting

We had such a good time with Marion Burns from Blank Quilting. There were lots of quilts to look at and neat door prizes. She will be back again in the not too distant future when there are new fabrics and patterns. I have a good idea what to buy and what you all are looking for. I love being able to do these types of programs. Everyone benefits.

Tomorrow there will be a lot of noise in the shop. The dry wall is going up and the doors are being framed. Pardon the noise and the dust. Not too much longer.

See you soon,

Diane