Field Study

Apparently we were on the bottom of the list for getting our Anna Maria Horner Field Study order, but good things come to those who wait, no? I mean look how pretty this is! I love the those dark purples and blues for fall, especially with that chartreuse. Lovely!

Also, rumor has it that our looooong-awaited Liberty of London craft fabric might be arriving today or tomorrow. I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you, but I give you the go ahead to start getting excited.

Oh, and I'm sorry to say we will be taking Field Study with us to the quilt show this weekend, so if you need it ASAP call us today before 4:00 and we will get you some!

Twilight stitchers quilt show

It's time again to pack it up and take the show on the road. We are setting up shop this weekend at the Twilight Stitchers Quilt Show in Blue Springs on Friday and Saturday. We will still be open in Westport but with less fabric than normal, so be warned.

We've not done this quilt show before, but I heard it has amazing quilts to display and lots of good vendors to shop, so we are really looking forward to it. Hope to see you there!

Crochet classes!

So, we all know that you can make some really bitchin things with crochet. I mean, the projects are really limitless from afghans to swingin 60's dresses, hats, ponchos, potholders, plant holders and on and on. 

The problem is that neither E nor I have the crochet ability, so we are unable to help all of our customers who are dying to learn. However, it turns out we have a good friend, Kristin, who is a crochet mastermind. So we are going to have her teach you!! 

On Saturday October 13th from 10-12 Kristin will be teaching a basic crochet class. (Stay for the Advent Calendar class Alex is teaching at 1!) After a few weeks of practicing that Basic Crochet, come back for Kristin's Granny Square class on November 10th from 10-12. 

Crochet beach cover up, here you come!!

Disneyland!

So, you know those commercials where there is a kids opening a bland looking birthday gift, only to find out they are going to Disneyland? I've always wanted that kid to be me. And last week on my 31st birthday, J made my dream come true! 

I'm super excited, but haven't jumped into full on planning mode yet, since we've been so busy at work. But what is there to plan really? We will go on every single ride...even Space Mountain, despite my fear that I will randomly feel like I have to stand up and then be decapitated, which is a story my mom told us for years. 

Thanks to J for making my Disneyland dreams come true!

Westport Art Fair

The Westport Art Fair is the weekend! Yes, right now there is a veritable monsoon out, but it will be over by the time it starts tonight at 5:00, I promise. I'll be hanging out at the Shop Westport booth tonight from 5-9, rain or shine...come by and say hello! Or wait until tomorrow (which is supposed to be beautiful) to come check it out.

Fashion's Night out at Kaplans!

Are you guys doing anything for Fashion's Night Out? If not, get thee to Kaplan's! Our favorite apparel only fabric store is having a fashion show tonight featuring 19 designers. Also on hand to show you how to use a serger to make a simple silk scarf will be our friends Karin and Jaime from Bernina. Go check it out!

Tap romper

I was so excited yesterday because my tap dance started again. The only problem was, what to wear? I decided that I needed something exciting to start the new season. Enter a vintage Simplicity pattern and some Denyse Schmidt Chicopee.

A few frantic hours later I had myself a brand new practice romper. Tappity Tap!