Retreat 2011

Back from our retreat weekend in Rindge, NH at the Woodbound Inn. We had a great time and much was accomplished. Massages and good food added to the success of all. From Thursday afternoon until Sunday afternoon, 624.25 hours were calculated as quilting time. 37 quilt tops, 10 pillow cases, 6 runners, 2 bags, 11 wall hangings and 11 other projects were completed. Lots of laughter and fun, late nights and chocolate. Plans were already being made for next year! Snow came down around us and we didn't care.

                                       

So Much to do!

It seems like February has just disappeared and hopefully spring is around the corner. We have been busy ordering - if you can believe it - holiday, fall and halloween fabrics for next year! Our show season begins in March. We will be in Canton,Ma and Amherst,MA. March also brings our Male Review. A quilt exhibit of quilts made by men. It should be a great treat and we are looking forward to it. It's an event not to be missed!

Some photos of a few New Year's Resolution Challenge pieces for you to enjoy;

Information on Cotton Prices

As I meet with our fabric reps to choose new and exciting fabrics, I quietly ask about the price. There have been some fabrics I ask to be put away when I hear the answer.Even though the price is increasing we are keeping in mind our goal of offering quality fabrics to our customers. I am passing along an article that talks about the reasons and perhaps will put things into perspective. That being said, we continue to receive new fabrics ( I am addicted) and try to find places to put them. New batiks, Some Bunny, a beautiful easter collection, new Kaffe and more. Be sure to stop by and
take a look!

cotton prices

What a Winter!

I can't believe it has been sooooo long since I have checked in here. Where does the time go? The holidays have come and gone. January has disappeared and left snow behind and February has started with a bang as well.
Shoveling has never been a fond task but today was not a great day. Lenny started off by plowing the driveway - the first swipe landed him in trouble and he discovered that reverse went in the truck. So hooking up the other truck, he pulled the truck so it was aimed down our hill. (we have quite a hill) Now the plow truck is at the bottom - we have to get it fixed. Now how are we going to get our driveway plowed? We have a tractor and blower but they are in the shed behind the garage - no path has been made because we haven't needed it. Josh, Lenny and myself shoveled out the entrance to the shed. This left Lenny to put the chains on the tractor and hook up the snowblower. The next step is getting the tractor out of the shed and to the driveway. Hmm - the snow is way too deep for the tractor and we can't go the shortest way because the snow is piled too high. So we have to shovel the latest snow and create a path across the yard and to the driveway. The place that goes down the hill we had to give the tractor an extra push. the snow was up to our knees! We haven't had a winter like this for a while and I hope it's a long time before we have another! Hope you enjoy our snow story.

Super Bowl Weekend is this weekend. We have a special savings on Sunday. At the register you will choose a "chip" from our football chip dish and it will give you the % you will save - from 10%  to 40%.

 Last Saturday we had a visit from our grandchildren. They are growing so quickly and refuse to stop growing! We had a good day and at the end of the day grandpa and Quinn were clearly tired out!

Cookie Swap

ON Sunday, November 7 from 12 - 2 we will host a cookie swap ! Bring your favorite cookie recipe and samples (of course). A great way to get some new recipes for your holiday baking! If you can't decide on just one - bring two!

Baby Lock Machines will be here soon!

We are pleased to announce that we will be adding Baby Lock machines to our inventory. Lenny and Becki went to training and are excited to bring these machines into the shop. We know you will love them too. The sergers are amazing!! Watch for more information.

Shop Hop is Over

The shop hop is over and what a time we had! The theme was the 50's and we saw some great spirit. Thanks to all who participated and hope to see you again next year for our 10th Shop Hop - if you missed it this year plan for next year!

Time passes quickly!

I can't believe that it has been so long since the last post! So many things have happened since then!
We have been to several quilt shows, disney and now getting ready for the shop hop.
In September we went to the Bennington Quilt Show. We were in a new space and things went well. We enjoy going to see old friends and always love making new ones. The highlight was seeing a quilt by 12 year old Jennifer. She was so proud and excited. We chose to put our vendors ribbon on her quilt. The excitement didn't stop there for her - she had her picture taken for the local paper too - now she is thinking about her next quilt!