Month O' Love

There's plenty to be in love with around here these days.

Beautiful new fabrics and yarns having been coming in. 

Here are a few of my faves:

 Philip Jacobs and Kaffe Fasset

 

Yum, yum, OMG yummy!!

and from Michael Miller...

 Very sweet "Bunting Scallop" and "That's All Dot"

"Font Tastic" and "Escapees"

 

From Berroco...

new colors in Ultra Alpaca and Vintage.

Lots of new patterns too!

Also new from Berroco...

"Circus"

Perfect for kids sweaters...

or fun hats and scarves for adults.

From Riley Blake...

"Fly A Kite!" 

cute kids and their pups...

great coordinates!

 

A new shipment of Home Decorating remnants

has arrived.  Gorgeous, silks, upholstery

and Home Dec weight fabrics...

 only $6.98-$8.98 per yard!  

 

Great leather remnants too...

We've had lots of fabulous classes and workshops this winter...

Sewing for adults, teens, kids...Knitting, Rug Hooking, Needle Felting,

Wool Applique and more...

In honor of the Month O' Love, Nancy Keyes taught a

Wool Heart Applique workshop.

There were hearts of all colors around here.

And everyone went home even happier than when they arrived,

of course.

Gayle Johnson has started the long journey

with her latest knitting project:

"The Great American Aran Afghan"

This class meets once a month for the next several months, 

while they learn the intricate needlework it takes to complete

these Aran Afghan blocks.

It's quite an effort...good luck to everyone!

Well, that's just a glimpse of what's happening here these days.

Hope to see you all in the store soon!

Mary

a few of my favorite things.........

Yes, it's that time of year again.  Time to rejoice in all the good that has been bestowed upon us and to celebrate these blessings with family and friends.  That said, it is, unfortunately, one of the most hectic times of the year.  We are all trying our best to find ways to show our friends and family just how much we love and appreciate them.  Often this means running about like "madmen" trying to find that perfect thing whatever that may be....electronic gadgets, jewelry, bikes, dolls, spa treatment (yes please)....so, I am always in awe of those who take the extra time to make something themselves.  Even if it is just a card...or a simple gift that is specially wrapped.  I think when you have to stop and sit quietly to make something, you bring that person closer to you in the process.  You think about them, you feel joy that you are making something for them and this joy is absorbed into the gift.  I know, sounds a bit corny, but that is what the magic of the holiday season is about.

Fortunately for us here at the store, we get to see these special creative people every day.  So much is going on it's difficult to talk about any of it in detail, so I thought I'd share pics of a few of my favorites things (you know, the picture/thousand word thing..)  So, here it goes:

 New staff member Vicky just made the sweetest knitting needle case using a fabric from Melody Miller's "Ruby Star Rising", Amy Butler's "Sun Spots" for the lining and wrapping it all up with a sweet lacy cotton trim.  Love it!

The kids are very busy creating in our classes and workshops.  I'm always surprised how often their projects are gifts for someone special to them (brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, friends...)  And not just during the holidays.  Pretty amazing don't you think?  

The above photo is of two of Jennifer's workshop students who made fab pillowcases as gifts for family members.  Great job Paige and Erin!!!!

So many beautiful fabrics have rolled into the store. Here are a few of my faves:

   Amy Butler's latest collection: "Lark"

I think this is my favorite of all her collections thus far.

Great designs, beautiful colors!

Heather Ross's "far, far, away lll" very sweet.

The one above with the little owl stealing the underpants

is stealing everyone's hearts around here.

"Modernology" by Art Gallery Fabrics.  Fresh and fabulous!

For all of you who already LOVE Lotta Jansdotter,

she has a debut collection with Windham Fabrics.  Yippie!!! 

Can not resist posting this one again.

I absolutely adore this funny elephant-in-his-cups
print by Michael Miller

Nancy Keyes and Joan McAnulty have made all kinds of

uniquely beautiful handcrafted items which are for sale in the store.

Shibori scarves by Nancy Keyes.

Hand dyed and knit hat by Joan McAnulty

and many, many other fabulous hand crafted items.

I wish I could put everything on this one post...

all the great things that need to be shared....
There's more to come soon.

Don't forget...
if you are looking for a gift for someone creative
a gift certificate can be used towards anything in the store,
including classes.

Most of all...enjoy this holiday season.

And best wishes for the New Year!

Mary and Margaret