May 31st 2023

The heat is on as summer fast approaches, and we are busy busy busy busy getting ready for the Southern California Quilt Run which starts this July. 

The Theme is National Days, and our store was given National Camping Day.  Each participating store will be celebrating a different National Day.  We are dusting off our fishing poles and camping gear and working on a few camping and outdoor projects for the event.   Our store theme is “Camp Iwanawana Quilt!” The Dates are Thursday, July 13^th – Sunday, July 16^th and Thursday, July 20^th – Sunday, July 23^rd. 

Also, during this event we are planning the debut of “Sisters” a cast of endearing children’s patterns.  Easy and quick to construct offered in multiple sizes.  We’ll have lots of samples, patterns, and kits for your shopping pleasure. 

“A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.” – Marion Garretty

For all our Little Black Bag Club members throughout the year, when you bring and purchase any item or items totaling $10.00 or more receive an additional punch on your loyalty card.  So don’t forget to bring your little black bag and your loyalty card when you come to the store.   Little black bags will be available for purchase again in December.

New fabrics and goodies at the store:

Toucan Pirates by Paint Brush Studios.  Whimsical and cute Toucans playing pirates in colors of teal, green, blue, red, and white. 

Forest Chatter by Maywood Studios.   Everything you can see in a forest, animals, owls, songbirds, butterflies, trees, leaves, ferns, flowers, stars, mushrooms, grass, and pebbles.  Earthy colors from greens to rich burgundy with soft tangerine, coral, and shades of pink highlights.    We brought in all 27 pieces including the panel offered in an off white or green colorway. 

Jewel Leaves by Robert Kaufman Fabrics.  A stunning fall collection depicting leaves and pumpkins with several coordinating pieces in colors as crimson, teal, aubergine, plum, meadow, fig, gold, amethyst, leaf, aqua, cream, coral, ruby, amber, peridot, ivory, and moss.  The 27-piece collection is highlighted with a touch of metallics creating a quiet elegance. 

Welcome the Grannys Teapots sample to our vintage section loaded with lots of fabrics and notions.  This sample uses both the prairie and calico collections by Lori Holt.  The pattern is well written and a pleasure to make.  Our sample is a “controlled” scrappy version however, the teapots could be made from any novelty collection or color collection.  Thinking I may want to do another haunted teapot collection using the zillions of yards of Halloween fabric I’ve been collecting all my life. 

The Pineapple Party sample is new to the store also and we have pre-cut kits available.  A bright tropical sample using those wonderful bright fabrics by Jennifer Paganelli.  This quilt top goes together super-fast using all the pre-cut fabrics.  I’m becoming a true believer in pre-cut kits.  When you want quick and perfect results nothing could be better. 

And finally, we hung the Boreal Forest sample at the store.  Another great addition and one we can’t stop looking at.  A contemporary design using Kona cottons.  Kits are also available for this quilt.   The pattern is written well and offers several size options. 

The dates have been set for the fall Reindeer Dash so mark your calendars Thursday – Saturday, October 5^th – October 7^th.  The Christmas fabric that all the stores will be featuring at this event, Peace on Earth by My Minds Eye for Riley Blake Fabrics.  A vintage toile-like feeling collection for those who love all things red and white.  The beautifully detailed prints of Santa, his sleigh, wintry birds and branches, ticking and snowflakes create a dazzling combination that’s perfect for just about any holiday project.   Peace on Earth has a scheduled delivery in June as do the rest of our holiday fabrics. 

As of May 1^st, the store is operating during its summer hours, which are Thursday – Saturday from 9am – 3pm.

Heads up The Quilter’s Faire will be closed the whole month of august, due to inventory, reorganizing the store and general maintenance. (we’ve got some very high light bulbs that need changing) We will reopen September 1^st.

See you at the store!