Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Is it Spring, Summer or Fall?,

Hey Everyone!

Sorry we haven't posted in awhile. As we mentioned before Kyle had surgery and has been out and she is our discipline in our blogs and emails. ... When Kyle's away.... (we run around and do other things!.. lol)
Hopefully she will be back in action soon!

Anyway, we have been very busy at the shop. We had a fun and busy weekend for the Quiltspree. Our In house retreat was a hoot and we will definitely do that again.

We have been focusing on our Batik corner. Here is some batiks that we just got in today.
These are pretty!


I love this green!

This is a bad picture!, These are all really bright and petty.

Ok, gotta go!
Stop in and say hello! In addition to our sale this weekend, Wanda helped us decide what to make out coupon... Here you go Wanda!


 
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!


Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Are You Ready for some FUN?

The staff at Always in Stitches are hard at work to make this weekend fun for all of you, but before that, remember that tomorrow evening (May 5th) is the monthly "Redwork Sit & Stitch" group at the shop:

Redwork Sit & Stitch Group
Thursday, May 5th, 6 to 8 p.m., no charge.
Join Deb and the group in finishing up the group project "Redwork Barns" or bring a current hand embroidery project to work on.

We will be discussing the next group project, so be sure & join us to help decide what we'll work on next!

Friday, May 6th, is our in-house retreat -- Bring your machine, tools, and whatever project(s) you want to work on, set up in the classroom, and sew to your heart's content.  We'll be open until 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, so wear your favorite jammies, settle in, and let's have some FUN.  We'll be giving out prizes for the best jammies, and have breakfast around midnight for fortification.  Whenever you've had enough, go home, sleep, shower, and come back anytime after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.  And THEN ...........

 ... SUPER SATURDAY!  May 7th, 10:00 a.m. until midnight. 
In addition to all the Super Saturday fun to kick off QuiltSpree 2011, we're moving our monthly Mystery Night to this Saturday and featuring a Debbie Caffrey mystery:  "Undercover in Houston".  You won't want to miss SUPER SATURDAY!

Friday, April 22, 2011

Happy Easter!... at this rate our May flowers are going to be great

It is hard to believe that April is almost over and May is here. This year is flying by. I am really looking forward to warmer and dryer weather.

Deb started a new hand embroidery group last week. they are focused on getting the Vintage Halloween project from Crab Apple Hill done.


It is cute, but I am not a hugh Halloween fan so I did not join in. But seeing everyone embroidering made me want to get started on a new project.....so........ Jenny one of our notions/fabric/everything rep. shared with me some of the newest patterns... and I found my new embroidery project, or two new embroidery projects.


Both are from Birdbrain designs, the first one is "Quilts In the Garden" and the second one is the "Redwork Stich Sampler"  I think they are both cute, and I am excited about getting them started.

Jenny brought all kinds of new patterns. I have been looking for a new pin cushion pattern and I found a cute one that I think alot of people will like.

It is called "Who Knew".  I have a recent graduate in mind for one of these. Can't wait to get it started too.

So many projects, so little time.

Have a great Weekend and a Happy Easter! Gotta go start stitching!

Mary

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Busy, Time Flying By and Yeah Spring Just Might Be Here!

Hey Everyone!

Where does time go? The days at the shop fly by, and the time off from the shop goes even faster.
Kyle is out sick today so I am posting to the blog.

Last Thursday and Friday we hosted a bus to the International Quilt Festival. It was so much fun and so inspiring. The quilts were absolutely amazing. I took many pictures and will post some here on the blog.
This week I needed to re-create our block for the Central Ohio Shop Hop Quilt. Here is a sneak peak of our block:

Each shop has to do a 12 inch finished block that will be set with the other blocks to create a cool quilt that will be raffled off at the December Round Robin event.

We are excited about the events we have coming up. This year we are having a pajama party  - in house retreat for our quilt spree event.  It will start Friday, May 6 at 10:00 in the AM and last until 2:00 AM Saturday morning and then will resume Saturday at 10:00 AM untill Midnight. We will have make it - take it tables and hourly deals and steals. Pizza Friday night and a yummy dinner Saturday night (menu to be determined). Mystery Quilt, Experimenting with the Wedding Ring pattern to create a table runner, and a purse class will be our projects. $10 fee for Friday night will include Pizza and pop and the Wedding ring clinic and Saturdays $45 fee includes dinner, the mystery quilt pattern and the purse clinic.

The Mystery is Chicago X from Debbie Caffrey. We will announce the purse pattern very soon. There will be a prize for the best jammies.  Expect to hear more very soon!

This week we got charm squares and layer cakes from the Moda line"Just Wing It"


Cute, very cute!

Stop in and say Hello!


Expect a great coupon soon!



Thursday, March 31, 2011

Ready for Spring!

Wow, Yesterday really was a wake up call. It looked like February here in Columbus/Grove City. Reminds us that even though Spring started March 20th we could still get a couple snowy days. I know that in about a month I will be complaining that it is too hot out... I am ready for those days.

We have been running around at the shop with our heads chopped off at the shop.... busy, busy, busy... and we love it. Come see some of our changes and stay tuned for more... We are evolving into the new and improved "Always In Stitches"

This week we got in a bunch of new books... Here are a few from Kansas City Star:
Table Talk, Runners, Toppers and Family Treats

This is from Gudrun Erla, do you know who she is? She is the backbone behind GE Designs... she is the one that designed the Braided runner, we have probably sold 200 of those patterns.

This is by Debbie Roberts, haven't looked at this too close, but it reminds me of a Dear Jane.


Here is our coupon for the weekend!

Surprise, it is a JoAnn's Weekend!
Bring in your JoAnn's coupon or print the one here or print the one on the email and bring it in! 

Stop in and say Hello!
Mary, and everyone from Always In Stitches! 

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

It's been a long time!

My goodness, it's been nearly a month since we posted a blog update! Where does the time go? We have been busy, busy, busy. You will want to stop in soon to see some of our new  fabrics as well as some great samples to inspire you!

Brooke is offering a Cathedral Window class on wednesday, March 30, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.  This 3-hr class is a fun twist on the traditional cathedral windows, using templates and the cathedral window ruler (made by Creative Grid). Rectangular cathedral windows adds a new dimension to your project and results in a 24" x 24" wall hanging. Be sure to sign up in advance so you can complete the required steps before class.


Speaking of inspiration, there are some new books that just came in.


501 Quilting Motifs

From the Editors of Quiltmaker Magazine

A must-have resource for every quilter, this collection features 501 quilting motifs selected from more than 26 years of Quiltmaker magazine. What a value! Now quilters of all levels can finish gorgeous, one-of-a-kind quilts. Handy indexes cross-reference each motif by size and style, so finding the perfect one is quick and easy.


•Get clear guidelines for selecting and transferring motifs
•Find quilting-motif categories such as flowers, feathers, vines and leaves, seasonal and holidays, children and teens, geometric designs, and more
•Discover well over a thousand arrangements featuring the motifs

Inspired by Tradition
50 Appliqué Blocks in 5 Sizes
by Kay Mackenzie
 
Quilters can’t get enough of Kay Mackenzie’s appliqué designs. In this elegant follow-up to Easy Appliqué Blocks, she presents 50 all-new designs with traditional appeal, such as Whig Rose, Pineapple, and Fleur-de-lis. The bonus CD features each block in five sizes, from 6" to 12". No need to enlarge—just print the size you need.


•See a color photo of each block design stitched in fabric, plus a line drawing for tracing
•Find all designs on the CD both regular and reversed for hand or fusible appliqué
•Discover Kay’s tips for enjoyable hand and fusible machine appliqué


NEW! Featured Book of the Week - 30% off!
A Baker's Dozen
13 quilts from jelly rolls, layercakes, and more
from the staff at That Patchwork Place

As the publisher of America’s Best-Loved Quilt Books®, the staff at That Patchwork Place (Martingale & Company) just had to get in on the fun of quilting with precut fabrics! For this book, the stitching experts on their staff designed and made 13 fabulous quilts—plus a bonus project. Now you can indulge your craving for fat quarters, Jelly Rolls, 5" charm squares, and 10" Layer Cakes!


•Find just what you’re looking for in the bakery case—from sweet and pink like frosting to savory like herb bread
•Create lap quilts, wall hangings, and bed quilts in a wide range of styles for all skill levels
•Check out the color-splashed quilts—they're eager to share their quilting enthusiasm with you

Come in soon - quantities of this book are limited!

Happy quilting,
Mary, KyleAnn and the rest of the staff



 

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

OPEN SEW!

Join us this Saturday - the 26th, 11:00-4:00 - for a great opportunity to sew with others. Begin that new project or finish one that's been sitting around. Enjoy being  with other quilters - and be amazed at how much you get done.

UPCOMING CLASSES
Date(s): Thursday evenings: February 24th,
March 17th 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Instructor: Deb Rammelsberg
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Cost: $20

This 2-session will teach you basic paperpiecing skills and you’ll go home with a 33” x 41” wallhanging using Larkspur Lane Designs’ “...And In the Meadow...”, which includes embellishments. Please prepare for class by having all fabric strips pre-cut and copies made of all patterns for paper piecing.

May Basket Table Runner by Lynda Hall
Date(s): Thursdays, February 24
3
Instructor: Becky Morey
Skill Level: All levels
Cost $25
Do some basic piecing and then learn to do some hand or machine appliqué to complete this adorable primitive runner from
Primitive Pieces by Lynda



UNION SAMPLER by clothesline quilts

Date(s): 1st Saturdays March through August:
March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: Patty Estadt
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner and beyond
Cost: $50

For those looking for a challenge, this charming sampler wall hanging will help you develop accurate piecing skills.
The sample may be in reproductions, but this would be great in batiks or other colorways. You will also learn how to add framing and sashing around the blocks, which is a skill that can transfer to completing block-of-the-month quilts. After quilting your quilt, you will learn how to fi nish the edge with a scalloped border and binding.
th & Marchrd – 6:00pm – 8:00 pm


Stop In And Say Hello!

Mary, and the gang from

IN THE MEADOW Paper-Piecing class