New fabrics

 Moda has started making precuts in 2.5" stacks in addition to their Charm packs (5") and layer cakes (10")! Super cute! And they have started doing rainbows from their bella solids line. 

We received some cute flannels 

from Blank Quilting fabric company with planes, trains and trucks. 

 Cute flannel coordinating fabrics too!

New/Old Fabrics

Moda came out with this line "Summer Breeze" last year and it sold so well that they decided to make a "greatest hits album" out of it and reprinted some of the best bolts. 

We ordered some as it was a favorite amongst our customers:

Blank Textiles had this adorable sheep fabric available 

and we couldn't say no: 

These sheep are knitting! 

Wouldn't that be cute to make a Knitting needle holder out of?

 And these cupcakes were just too cute to pass up!

We also received some batiks the other day:

 And we are continuing our cat/produce collection with these two that just came out:

 And for our machine embroidery bee members, this is the second set of patterns and they come with the cd to whip these up for you or for some friends!

Rest in Peace Violet

When we opened the shop we inherited a cat- Violet.

 There used to be a needlework shop on the corner of Commerce and Walnut. They had gotten her fixed and taken care of her before they closed. Then she moved over to our porch, where we fed her, though she ranged all around the Relics by the Railroad complex. Many of you have seen her. She liked to stand in front of the shop door and peek inside at what we were doing. 

Last week the folks from Charlotte's Saddlery came over to tell us they found Violet as she had died near their shop and they had taken her home with them to their property to bury her. She had lived on Commerce Street for 8 years they said- long life for a street kitty. 

We will miss her peeking in at us, rest in peace Miss Violet!

Every little bit helps!

I don't know if everyone knows but Quilters Crossing is a drop-off point for the Million Pillowcase Challenge project.

Here is a link to all the free patterns you can download to make these pillows- there are several varieties or you can make up your own!

This is a nice program because the pillowcases stay within the community that makes them (locally). These are given to local charities to comfort local citizens in need.

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Quilters Crossing also has a group of ladies who make quilts for Wounded Warriors and their families. Often these are patriotic quilts but they do not have to be. Some of the quilts stay locally but some are shared nationwide depending on where the need is greatest.

 They welcome donations of fabric, batting, quilt blocks, quilt tops and of course TIME - they meet in the shop classroom the second Tuesday of every month from 9:30 until 1.  
Stop in and get involved.

Last Day of Quilt Across Texas 2012

This is it everyone! The shop hop ends today at 4 pm! We hope everyone met their hop goals and look forward to drawing for prizes with the shops in our region soon.

Thank you to everyone who made our shop a part of their shop hop, we really enjoyed it!

New Fabrics

Moda has come out with charm packs of batik fabrics! Its like candy! Love it!

We also received a pattern seen above that uses these charm packs to make three table runners. Quick and easy you start sewing when you sit down instead cutting first- the work is done for you!

We also received these Riley Blake Sewing and handwork themed bolts:

 More definitions- yes we are sewing nerds but it is so darn cute!

Closer look: 

Just over one week left in Quilt Across Texas Shop Hop 2012! 

Pincushion Swap wrap up!

We want to extend our thanks to everyone who contributed a pincushion to our swap. We received a total of 31 pincushions! Great turn out! - Every one of them was special and will undoubtably be enjoyed by their new owner!

The winner of the $25 Gift Card is Tina L. who single-handedly contributed 7 pincushions. Here is a spot light on her little works of art because each one was unique!

 ( the dinosaur was my favorite!)

Tina works full time but finds time to sew and do handwork on her off hours as well being an active member in Tri-County Quilt Guild.  She frequently comes to our Friday night free sew at the shop. She is very talented in all aspects of hand work as you can see!

Everyone who contributed a pincushion is welcome to stop by and pick up their new treasure! 

Thank you everyone for swapping, our next swap will be announced soon!