Dog Days of Summer - Week 3!

Week 3 is upon us!  So what do we have baked up for you this week?

Week 3 (August 8th – 13th) is 20% off all Blenders.  

That’s not what I meant.  

Seriously.  Blenders.  If you’re not familiar with the term, these are the unsung heroes of all our quilts.  If our focus print is the star, and the go-withs the supporting actors, the blenders are the scene.  Without blenders, all you have are players but no stage.  They help tie everything together in a non-obtrusive way so all your prints make sense no matter how tame or wild they are.  

So why blenders this week?  This year we have really focused on using our stashes and helping other use theirs.  Blenders are a critical piece of the puzzle when working with our stashes.  Many of us (not all of course, but many) get enamored with focus prints and their go-withs that sometimes we find our stashes lacking in more basic tie ins that go with everything.  I know for me, I have very little brown handy, and it’s never the right one when I need it for a border or binding.  Blenders hep bridge those gaps.  

What makes a blender a good one?  Well, like so many other things, that’s entirely subjective to your preferences and your objectives.  But ask any quilter what their favorite blender is and they’ll probably rattle off a specific line.  Mine lately has been the Palette line from Marcia Derse.  I know Mom has always been a big fan of Floral Elements.   At the shop though…we simply couldn’t choose and so our entire back wall is chock full of blenders. One of the beautiful things is there are so many to choose from and they all work with so many different styles, and often a little goes an awful long way.  

Now is the time to fill those gaps in your stash, stock up on your favorites, and maybe try a new one to finish up an old project.  Speaking of old projects…Don’t forget to join us this Saturday for UFO Challenge Day at 10:30am! 

Dog Days of Summer - Week 2!

So I’m a little remiss here in that I was late…nearly the entire week late…before realizing I have said literally nothing on the blog about our Dog Days of Summer event.  By the time I realized this, it was late enough I figured I might as well just start with Week 2 and call it good enough.  

So what are the Dog Days of Summer?  I mean, aside from this "extremely summery" snap we’re having…I'm not not saying it's hot out, but I am saying a couple Hobbits tried to throw a ring into our backyard.  But for real now. Every week starting July 25th through August 27th something different will be on sale.  Tomorrow starts Week 2!

Week 2 (August 1st – 6th) is 20% off all Flannel.  

I know.  It’s 97 degrees out, and we put Flannel on sale?  

That’s right.  …are we insane?  Best not to answer that, but we’re thinking very cool and chilly thoughts while sweating our butts off.  We want cooler weather, and we want it soon – so help up manifest some more temperate temperatures and think chilly thoughts with us.  It’s all about the Flannel.

So what to do with Flannel?  Flannel quilts of course are awesome, but think about all the other neat stuff you can do with them.  Back a cotton quilt in a flannel to give it a little more warmth and plushness.  Who doesn’t love a comfy cozy flannel shirt?  Flannel makes lovely and soft receiving blankets, bibs, and burp cloths.  Pajama pants are always a win, and hand warmers in a festive flannel are a cute (and practical) quick gift to whip up for someone.  A flannel pillow looks great in fall fabrics, and of course you can’t go wrong with a soft flannel pillowcase. It's great for mug/tumbler cozies because they can keep the heat away from your hands better than a regular cotton.  If you need another fast gift, flannel makes for a very cute scarf.  

Looking ahead though, it’s not going to be too much longer until we as quilters start to think about the Holidays.  It may not feel like it, and we sure may not be ready, but it’s true!  Now’s the time to snap up those Flannels before the season for it gets here – once some of these are gone, they’re gone! 

See you in the shop soon….and don’t forget about UFO Challenge Day on August 13th!