Wow! What a great week! Diana generously took me to Sew Fest in St. Louis. We had a great time! (We kinda always do.) If nothing else, its always good to see other dealers and catch up on what’s going on in their world.

Viking will be 140 years old this year!! and they are introducing two new machines to honor the event. One is a mechanical machine and the other a mid-line computerized machine that is rather like a Sapphire. We got to sew on them, (check Face Book for pictures) and they are really nice machines. They should be in the store in a couple of weeks.

Don’t forget that the Cabin Fever Shop Hop is coming up and that it runs from Feb. 17 thru the 25th. A great way to beat the dreary Feb. weather and see some new quilts and new ideas. Check the website for details.

Just a reminder, you can still sign up for the Block of the Month program and we have put the Feb. blocks out to be picked up. I’ve seen some of the blocks and they’re turning out great. “Thangles” are just the best for a project like this.

See you soon and pieceful sewing.

TTFN Mary

The end of Jan. and no real snow. That’s one for the record books. I’ll take it though. I’m not a big fan of snow and ice and so you ask why I watch shows about Alaska. So do I.

We have lots of new purses and purse patterns in now and they are very cute. You should take a look and think Spring! We also are working on some e-reader cases for those of you who got them for Christmas. Love mine.

The Cabin Fever Shop Hop runs from Feb.17 thru the 25. There are 10 different quilt shops and there will be different projects at each shop. If you complete the Hop, you will be eligible for a gift basket full of quilting goodies valued at $250.00. See the website for more details.

While we were cleaning a couple of weeks ago, we found a Quilter’s kit for a Viking Platinum and it’s original price was $239.00. The first person to e-mail the store (info@stitchingnook.comcastbiz.net) can have it for 1/2 price! There you go, the blog fairy strikes again!

If you’re procrastinating about signing up for a class—-get with it. They are filling up fast.

Until next time, may your snow shovels get rusty from disuse!

TTFN Mary

Ok, I’m over winter now. No snow, just a lot of dreary rainy days with a little ice thrown in. I like some sunshine even if its snowy.

I’m sure many of you have noticed that the store has been completely rearranged and many new models (not Christmas) are up on the walls. We have new purses, quilts, and much more to come as our wonderful reps have been to see us with lots of new goodies.

I wanted to share a new gadget with you. I sometimes have trouble with my cone rayon thread feeding evenly while I’m embroidering. Viking makes a spool stand which fits on the spool holder of your sewing machine and looks like a mini version of the stands you see that sit behind or to the side of your machine. This little gizmo is wonderful!!!! I haven’t had any thread issues since I started using it. Hey, if it works for me, I think you should know about it.

That’s about all I know this week and so I’ll sign out ’til next time.

TTFN

Mary

We had a wonderful time yesterday at the pajama sale. I wish to compliment everyone on their lovely “jammies”. We even had a couple of the men take part. It’s always fun to have fun. For some cute pictures check out our website and Facebook.

It’s not too late to begin the Buck a Block quilt program. We’re still handing out kits and signing people up. The blocks are easy and have lots of possibilities for personalization. Come in and let us show you.

Classes are gearing up and there is still room in Quilt Express and Carpentar’s Star. It’s too nasty to be outside, so come in and let us entertain you and makes something wonderful at the same time.

Enough for now, I need a nap to catch up on the sleep I missed Sat. a.m. Have a great week and come to us soon.

Pieceful stitching and TTFN,

Mary

The holidays are over and its time to get on with the New Year. YaY!!!! First on the agenda is our First Ever Pajama Sale. It starts at 7:30 am. on Jan. 14th. A sale you don’t even have to get dressed for! Show up at our door at 7:30 in your jammies and the “inspector” will give you a ticket to be used for your discount. The discount begins at 30% and goes down each hour until 9:30, when we lock the doors until 10:00. Be there or be square! Besides we all want to know what your jammies look like and don’t even start with “I don’t wear pajamas” I say if you have the courage to come in the nude, I’ll see that you get a discount. Just so you’re prepared, the employees will not be sporting pajamas because we have to work the rest of the day!

Our new Buck a Block program is up and running and you can pick up your blocks at any time. I think the quilt is nice and certainly not hard to piece. “Thangles” make it very easy. Check the website or class handout for details.

A peek forward to Feb. and you’ll see the Cabin Fever Shop Hop begins on Feb. 17 and runs through the 25th. If (and its a big IF), the weather stays as nice as it has been, making all the stops on the Hop will be a piece of cake. If you notice, there are a couple of new shops to explore this year.

As ever, after the holidays, when you have gift certificates burning a hole in your pocket, we have homeless machines looking for a warm place to live. They are gently used and have been housebroken by dedicated quilters. They are pedigreed Vikings and live up to their names in every way. Please think about giving these deserving machines a home where they will feel loved and appreciated and keep them off the streets and away from “gang” influences.

Have a great week and we hope to see you on the 14th!

TTFN

Mary