The internet is full of so many interesting things! I have been ‘reviewing’ some of the new sewing books I’ve gotten in, and in doing some research on the authors, I’ve discovered some things I need to share. There are a couple of customers who are enamored with aprons, and I found a [...]
Entries from June 2007
June 29, 2007
Q+ Foot Gets an A+
If you have an older generation Babylock Ellageo (or perhaps that “sister” machine who goes by “ult”), you really need to discover the Q+ foot, if you haven’t already. A customer called just the other day, raving about the performance of her machine when using this foot for embroidery. Not only did it provide better [...]
June 27, 2007
School’s Out for Summer
With the beginning of summer, we have opted to take a summer break from classes at the store. August will bring back Embroidery Club (August 5th) and the first meeting of our “El”ementary Block of the Month Club (August 14th). Look for these, and other great new classes in the 3rd and 4th [...]
June 26, 2007
Coming Soon!
Babylock has come out with 2 new design sets available in early July, Nursery Rhymes and Religious Holidays. Don’t forget about checking their new projects, too. The July feature is a teepee that looks like good fun for the kids in your home! And, be sure to check out the Babylock contest modeled after Project [...]
June 25, 2007
Congrats!
For all of you who enter contests and never win a thing, we have a contest drawing winner in our midst! Laurel Wolber was notified by Amazing Designs that she was a 3rd prize winner in their recent Pocketful of Dreams Sweepstakes. Many congrats to Laurel on her lucky day of winning a magazine subscription [...]
June 25, 2007
Watercolor Creation
We were so wowed with Edie’s terrific apron, but alas, it was a gift for some lucky friend. So, Edie graciously consented to creating another and it is on loan to us as a store sample. The Babylock design CD, Floral Watercolors, sews out beautifully, and Edie “painted” the design using Fabrico markers [...]
June 22, 2007
New STUFF!
I have a treasure trove of new books, patterns and notions, with more enroute. Come on in to get some new inspiration! I have the new Lazy Girl Book, Bold Bags and discovered her blog with great ideas! I also have the new bag patterns from Artful Offerings, which I think you’re sure to fall [...]
June 19, 2007
Pocketful of Dreams Sweepstakes
Kudos to customers Janet Walker and Mona Ruggeri for entering the Amazing Designs Pocketful of Dreams Sweepstakes. Be sure to check out their pockets and vote for your favorites!
June 18, 2007
Sewers’ Trophies
I must confess that, like many people who sew, I often marvel at my own works, while those I sew for may be less than impressed. I am impressed with my fabric choices, design elements and even my sewing skills. I often wonder if the receiver of the gift even notices the time [...]
June 15, 2007
New Dakota Collectibles
Lee and his wife were here this morning, filling our Dakota Collectibles display with new designs! Snoopy, Tweety and Candy Pieces are all in the display, now. He added a teacup set, a Southwest set and a gardening set. And, as usual, he marked down 5 sets to $19.95, so come by and pick up [...]
