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We wish you all a Happy New Year! Here is our first project of the new year- our January Label Crew project is a Valentine Mug Mat. I know, we just finished Christmas- but if you think about it, there isn't much time before Valentine's Day.
We have so much planned for 2014- the first is our annual "Countdown to Kisses", which will start soon!
Have a great holiday!
We have more exciting news about Wishes. Fat Quarter Shop has chosen our collection for their year-long quilt along! Each month will feature a different block. Here is a photo of the finished quilt (photo by Fat Quarter Shop):
Here is the best part. The pattern and tutorial are free, but you may donate any amount you wish when downloading the pattern. All the proceeds go to the Make A Wish foundation! Not only that, Moda Fabrics is matching all donations, up to $10,000.
We are so honored to have a small part in this amazing project, and very thankful "Wishes" was chosen for the sample quilt. If you participate in the Quilt Along, you are free to use any fabric you would like, but you can purchase a Wishes kit from Fat Quarter Shop.
More more information, visit their blog.
There are only a few more days before Christmas and we, like you, are busy trying to get everything finished up. I haven't even started wrapping. Which is why we probably won't get to blogging again before the holiday. We just would like to wish everyone a wonderful and blessed Christmas!
My little boy is so excited about Christmas- but there is one thing he is not excited about. Getting his picture taken. Throughout the year, I try to capture at least one shot that I can use on a Christmas card. Good luck with that. If he knows I'm taking a picture of him, he will go into "making faces" mode. Every kind of face but a nice, natural smile. Here are some examples:
This was my last effort, just a few days ago:
At least he didn't stick out his tongue! Merry Christmas!
We were just informed by Pat Sloan that our Wishes fabric was selected as the 2014 Aurifil Designer of the month challenge fabric!
We are so excited to see what 12" blocks these designers will do with the Wishes collection. Each designer is able to use 1 fabric from their own stash so each block from the designers will have their own look to it.
Here is the list of exciting designers:
The Team
Scott Hansen http://bluenickelstudios.com/
Camille Roskelley http://camilleroskelley.typepad.com/
Carrie Nelson http://lavieenrosie.typepad.com/
Emily Herrick http://crazyoldladiesquilts.blogspot.com/
Heidi Pridemore http://heidipridemore.blogspot.com/
Jane Davidson http://quiltjane.blogspot.com/
Pat Sloan http://blog.patsloan.com
Pat Wys http://www.silverthimblequilt.com/blog/
Natalia Bonner http://www.pieceandquilt.com/
Michele Foster http://quiltinggallery.com/blog-posts/
Brigitte Heitland http://www.farbstoff-bridge.blogspot.com/
Angela Yosten http://blog.angelayosten.com/
Amy Smart http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/
Amy Gibson http://www.stitcherydickorydock.com/
It's going to be a fun time!
Click here for more information!
A lot of you have requested personalized labels for all the many projects you make for the holidays. Well, we finally have them finished!
There are 10 in this set, and you can choose to have the "Christmas 2013" on the labels or you can leave the date off. There is a variety of sizes, from 1"- 2.5" wide.
They are in our shop now.
We also have the fabric kit ready for this month's Label Crew.
Have a great day!
I have been on the computer since Friday morning. I'm not one of those Black Friday shoppers. Well, honestly, I am a Black Friday shopper, but I don't set foot in the mall. Or Target. Or any other place I love to shop. I try to figure out all of my Christmas shopping from the comfort of my own home. My goal is to get everythingh done by the end of this week- on the internet.
Then...I go to the mall! On a Tuesday. When hopefully, all the pressure of trying to find something is over, and I can just enjoy the experience. Keep in mind that I live about 2 hours from an actual mall. I can't just hop on over there. But I do love going during the holidays- the decorations, the hustle and bustle of shoppers, the music. And going to my favorite stores like Pottery Barn, J Crew and Crate and Barrel. Just to see their holiday displays. It really gets me in the mood for Christmas.
But sometimes on that carefree trip to the mall, I still don't have a gift for someone. I walk around aimlessly with a blank look on my face because I. Have. No. Idea. I'm sure everyone has that one person (or 10 people) they just don't know what to get.
So here is just a suggestion. For your Grandma, who doesn't need another candle. For your Christmas party hostess that will pile all the baked goods she receives in a "don't have time to eat that" pile. For your son's first grade teacher who has a lifetime supply of bookmarks.
Our personalized canvas art prints take very little effort but make a big impression. Like you actually took the time to think about the gift- even though it is sooo easy. We have shown these in year's past, but just to remind you, we have selected a few to show you again.
Here is our customized "Hometown" print:
The Custom Zipcode Print:
One of my favorites is "The Top 15". Great for a family.
My most favorite:
Here are some that celebrate the season:
These look great in the kitchen:
One of our most popular gifts is the custom recipe print. In black and white or color.
These are fun for the kids;
And for the sewing lover in your life (like yourself):
These are just a few- we have lots more in our shop.
Now, for the good part. We are having a huge deal on our prints! You can choose any three 8" x 10" from our shop for $39.95. The prints range in price from $19.95- $24.95, so you are could actually get $75 worth of prints for $40!
If you would like to order, make sure to find the listing that starts with "Christmas Special". If you can't find it, simply put "Christmas Special" in the search box and it will come up. Make sure to leave us a comment when ordering which 3 prints you would like- any of the 8" x 10" ones are eligible, including anything that is personalized.
This offer ends Friday, December 6. Have a great week and good luck at the mall!
