We have wonderful felt that is part wool and when you wash it in hot water (just squeeze the water out) and put it in the dryer it develops this wonderful texture . The top photo is our felt unwashed and the second photo shows you how nice it turns out after coming out of the dryer. Patt and I started playing with circles, leaf shapes and beads to make these cute pins that honestly did not take that long to make. Hope that inspires you a little.We know you are crazy busy , but happy holidays.
If you have some little ones in your life you will just have to pick up some of these darling fabrics .The colors are fantastic and they would make a wonderful quilt or pillow case. We will be making pillow case kits up for sale in the next few days. Why not give some of the classic children's book to read at bedtime along with a coordinating pillow case. Tis the season.
Great news the bolts of the new French General Fabrics from Moda have arrived. Each new collection has a little twist in the colors. This time the change is the addition of a dark taupe, other wise the reds and tans continue to coordinate beautifully with previous collections. This picture features just a few of the new bolts from La Petite Ecole.You will want to add them all to your
Oh my are these not just the cutest fabrics. We have received so many new wonderful black and white prints we had to move them to a new bigger area. 
What wonderful fabrics with one of our favorite design motifs: Birds from Alexander Henry. 
Just arrived this interesting fabric from Alexander Henry ,we just thought you needed to see it. This is one of those fabrics you gotta have , even if your not sure what you want to do with it. Stop in soon.
A shipment of large and medium Tutto luggage has just arrived in time for holiday giving. Come in for a demonstration and see how they turn on a dime and fold down to 3" for storage. They open from the top or side and your machine can load from either in the large size. You won't believe how light they are and how much they can carry. Several colors to choose from. For more information and a short video go to www.tutto.com. They come with a one year warranty and one of our customer told us the airlines had broken hers ,but she was able to get the parts she needed for repairs and is still using it today.
One of our favorite new items we found at Quilt Market were the Clover flower frill templates.
Lovely new precuts from one of our favorite designers, Kate Spain arrived today from Moda.
A Morris Tapestry reproduces the graceful patterns of William Morris and his design partner John Henry Dearle. Their Morris & Company created the design revolution known as Arts & Crafts style at the end of the nineteenth century.Their printed fabrics were often inspired by woven tapestry designs. Barbara Brackman fabrics for Moda are just breath taking and we know you will want to see them up close and personal.
Just wanted to tempt you with a few gift items to put on your I've been good list. We are still receiving merchandise daily so stop in to see what you can't live with out. Gift certificates are always fun to receive and we are happy to mail them if needed.
All the new Bali pops have arrived and are gorgeous .We noticed the names of all the groups are related to beverages ,hmmmm makes you wonder what they were doing when they named them. The strip therapy book is new and the 6th Edition. These wonderful books are designed specifically to use with Hoffman's Bali Pops. What a great holiday gift for all the quilters we know and love. 
