February 5

New Serger Classes

Heirloom sewing with your serger.  A pillowcase and nightgown with some basic techniques will have you using your serger for more than a door stop.  If you would like to get some experience with decorative threads as a hem finish, the Serged Satchel is a great project.  These classes are available to all our customers after completing the Serger Basics Class that's free with the purchase of your machine.

Fun Stuff for your Best Friend

Playful Pet Collars:  Make an adjustable collar and leash for every occasion or in any color or print of fabric you can find.  Great class for beginners.  Patchwork Pet Bed:  Match any decore in your home and make one for every room you pet likes to nap.
 
Whims Watercolor Kits:  I brought the entire cat collection back from the market and put them in stock in Alexandria.  The new Dog collection will be on their website soon and shipped shortly after that.  (I will be making a full size for myself)  www.whims.cc

Quilt Kits. . .
Poinsettia, Peace and Earth, Wind & Fire kits from Bigfork Bay are now in the shop.www.bigforkbaycottonco.com

Have some fun with Tonertex Glitters and Foils.  Even kids can have a great time with these products.  www.tonertex.com/

Now in Stock!
John James Needles: Quilting & Sharps in the convenient Pebbles container.  These are high quality needles that just glide through the fabric with little effort.

Sew Red "In and Out":  Quilt for the American Heart Association;  This is a luxurious silk dupioni quilt by Amy Walsh for Blue Underground Studios to benefit the AHA.  16 colors are packaged for you in a lovely tin ready to start this awesome but easy red quilt project.  We will give you the pattern FREE with the purchase of the silk collection. (Alexandria only)

Elegant Quilting with Sue Hausmann:  This is a collection of 22 very elegant quilting designs for your embroidery machine (multi-format), the project directions for Sue's quilt pictured on the box (and the Viking website), needles, and all the thread you need to complete the quilt.  A very nice package indeed!   (Woodbridge shop only)

New Books:  "Fashion Geek"  Straight from Project Runway. Diana Eng inspires you  to connect to your inner Geek.  Diana makes a clever connection between sewing and technology.  Head phones hidden in hoodies, purses that flash when your phone rings,  LED's that glow when you walk, just move around, button up a garment and other very slick ideas to take your quilts high tech.  (Alexandria only)
"Luminous Landscapes" by Gloria Loughman.  Let your inner artist out!  Gloria has assembled a collection of techniques to give your pictorial quilts breathtaking impact.  Everyone can achieve impressive results from her step by step instructions.  Directions for 3 projects are included in the book.  (Alexandria)