Organic Fabrics from Michael Miller

For years I have been buying organic foods, mostly fruits & vegetables where I can, so when Michael Miller Fabrics introduced their new Organic line of fabric in Houston last fall I new it was time!

This beautiful assortment of flaxen color fabrics from ginghams to sherpa complete this line. Our display at the shop features this adorable outfit & we are currently waiting on new patterns from Sew Baby for even more ideas! Don't all baby's deserve the best! I encourage you to try organic...it's a good thing!

President's Day

What would President's Day be without a sale? If you're searching for a few goodies click on the SALE ITEMS tab in the catalog page of our website, you won't be disappointed.



If you're off today for the holiday & just want to sew here's an idea-

The Americana Quilt. Pull out all you civil war stash & whip up some 6" Nine-Patch blocks & add our coordinating fabrics for your alternating blocks & this beautiful Civil War Flag border print from Marcus Fabrics & you've got yourself a great quilt! Kits available on the website & at the shop & include pattern, border fabric, alternating block fabric & binding.

Welcome 2008

After a very busy & hectic holiday season, I am grateful for the start of a new year! I love the renewed enthusiasm January brings. I made one New Years Resolution & that was to keep my home studio more organized. I need the structure. That is why I almost always wear an apron - I feel more organized & in control of my life. And with all those great new apron patterns out there now who can resist! Flirty Skirty from Threaded Pear is one of my favorites.

January also brings happy customers to the shop, all refreshed & ready to tackle new projects. We are looking forward to new fabrics from Amy Butler, Heather Bailey, MODA, Kona Bay & lots more. It's going to be a good year!

As i look back on 2007 I didn't get much personal quilting done, but I did manage to get my husbands golf quilt done in time for his 50th birthday! I have been collecting the golf fabrics for 5 years & finally settled on a pattern from BlueUnderground Studios...it was perfect. Gracie, our 10 year old lab thinks so too!

I thought it would be fun to start off the new year with a contest! Post your New Years quilting resolution on my blog & we'll enter your name into a drawing for a free MODA Jelly Roll! One winner will be chosen on Super Bowl Sunday February 3rd & notified via email!

More Ideas for Christmas Gift Giving!

Did you all catch Rudolph on television last night? Now my Christmas can start. I headed right to the workroom to plan my sewing strategy. I decided that all the girls in the family would get a pair of these Handy Heart Potholders. They are quick & easy & a great use of all those left over pieces of batting! Speaking of Rudolph, the new issue of Quiltmania magazine came into the shop today. The most adorable Rudolph quilt is on the cover. Hmm, maybe for next year.

Make it handmade this season

Wow, taking the Handmade Pledge this season, sure has us all buzzing! But we're having fun. If you are in need of some ideas for gifts, check back to my blog on daily basis & I promise to post (1) new idea everyday until Christmas! Today I want to tell you about the Note Taker from Kathy Mack at Pink Chalk Studio. A great portfolio in 2 sizes. I have made several & they are a big hit!

A few new lines of fabric have come into the shop these past few weeks. Baby Bella from Marcus Fabrics is so very sweet. I am thinking of using a pattern from Two Peas in a Pod!

Well back to sewing, see you tomorrow! And if you have any gift ideas, please do share & post a comment!

Take the Handmade Pledge this Holiday Season

Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Enjoy today, as tomorrow we focus our creative energies on the Holidays. Join quilters, crafters, sewers across the world in taking the Handmade Pledge this season. Make it handmade or buy it handmade
whenever possible! Need ideas? We've got plenty to share with you. Totebags, pincushions, pillowcases, quilts, notebook covers, Christmas stockings, aprons....the list goes on! My favorite new idea book for gift giving ideas is by Joelle Hoverson, owner of Purl Patchwork in SoHo. Her book, Last Minute Patchwork & Quilted projects has over 25 great projects! Ooops...got to baste the turkey!

Portable Bobbin Winder is Here!

The much anticipated Side Winder from Wrights has just arrived. For those of you who hate to wind bobbins this little portable bobbin winder is for you! We tried it out & it is pretty nifty! Priced at $29.95 it would make a nice Christmas gift!!!