Archive for October, 2010

Halloween 31-10

Sunday, October 31st, 2010

Happy Halloweenie,
We have lots of treats available at the Nook. New fabric and patterns are arriving weekly. Fall Quilt Market is just over and already new patterns are coming in. Not to mention that salesmen will be calling soon with all their new samples. We live in exciting times!! No tricks though, we do have [...]

Hope for the holidays 10-24

Sunday, October 24th, 2010

Hiddee Ho
I love late Oct. and early Nov. because its the calm before the storm. The last few days that one can enjoy before the holiday rush. Its time therefore, to take stock and get real. It’s a given that I will not see the floor or any exposed area in my sewing room until [...]

fall colors 10-17-10

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

Hello Stitchers,
Love the weather! The leaves could be brighter but the temps are wonderful!!! Someday, I’m going to make a quilt using all these colors. I keep saying that, but also keep putting it off. “Autumn leaves drift by my window…..”
Next weekend, Oct. the whatever, Fri. and Sat. will be the annual Store Model Sale. [...]

Upcoming Events 10-10

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

Howdy,
The quilt show in Greenville was very nice and I saw some really great quilts. Shows like this are always great for inspiration. Not so great for the backs of those setting up the shows, but inspirational nonetheless.
Now we can get back to normal and begin getting ready for the Chris Dolinar event in early [...]

Educators and quilt shows 10-3

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

Bazinga!!
It got cooler, no rain but cooler. Love it.
This last week Diana arranged a class for us, the employees, taught by Lin Miller of Lin Sews. You know, the lady who will be here on the 16th and 28th to teach a class on the “Organizer” program that comes with all our embroidery machines. Anyway, [...]