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Most quilters are familiar with the “Jelly Roll”.  If you aren’t, then it’s a group of pre-cut strips of fabric which are 2 1/2″ wide by the width of the fabric.  There are now lots of patterns to use with the jelly rolls to make some interesting quilts.

Now Hoffman has jumped into the mix with their Cotton Batik Bali Pops.  There are 6 flavors of Bali Pops which include Kiwiberry, Mulberry, Butterscotch, Strawberry Fields, Mint Chip and Sherbert.  If you are a batik fan, you just won’t be able to resist getting these Bali Pops.  Consider yourself warned, they are fantastic. 

 Each Bali Pop has 40   2 1/2″ strips of different cotton batiks.  They retail for $34.98. Each of the packs is wrapped to keep you fabrics separated so that you can see each of the wonderful prints.

I wish my picture didn’t have the “glare” from the package wrapping, so you will just have to come by the shop and take a closer look, but remember, we warned you how irrestistable they are.

We have our 12th winner of the Summer “Plastic Bagless Promotion”.  Anyone who shops with us in the store June thru August, and doesn’t need one of our plastic bags, will be eligible for our weekly gift certificate for the previous week.  We accumulate names, so you could win anytime during the summer.

Rebecca Young from Big Lake, Texas is this week’s winner. If you know Rebecca, please let her know.  She will have until next Sunday to contact us at 830-896-8088.

Good luck to everyone for the next week, and we encourage you to bring your own shopping bag and let’s all go “Plastic Bagless”.

We have just returned from Las Vegas where we celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Brother International.  The company made their first sewing machine in 1908. 

We are proud to be associated with this company as they continue to make the most innovative new machines on the market.

 We got to “hob-nob” will all sorts of celebraties all weekend.  June Mellinger has been Brother’s Educational Director for as long as we have been with Brother.  This celebrity has been instrumental in helping us  to learn about the entire line of Brother sewing machines.

Another celebrity we visited with was Jullian Lewis.  That name will be familiar to any of the Project Runway fans.  She was one of the finalists on the last season’s show.  She didn’t win, but was our favorite.  All of her sewing life, she has used a Brother machine.  She made her entire collection that was shown at Bryant Park on her Brother….and now she is a fan of the new Quattro.

 Now for the real star of the weekend  –  Brother’s new Quattro.  This sewing and embroidery machine is great for all 4 areas you love –  quilting, embroidery, sewing, and crafting.  This machine is so new that it will be late in September before we have our first machine in the shop.  You can check out all of the great features, accessories and special offers at www.brotherquattro.com .  There are even videos you can watch, so don’t be left out of the excitement about this new machine.

We have added a nice selection of Dupioni Silk fat quarters for any of your crazy quilt projects, small bags or pillows.

Some of these fat quarters are the traditional 18″  x 22″ and some are 18″ x 27″.  The smaller ones retail for $5.25 and the larger pieces for $5.95.

They make great background for embroidery and embellishments. 

 If your mind needs a little push as to what might be fun to do with these fabrics, then you will want to come and take a peek at the new book Silk Unravelled.

This book retails for $29.95 and is loaded with projects and ideas for using silk fat quarters.  Hope you’ll check it out next time you are in the shop.

 This wallhanging is so quick to make that it could be  hanging on your wall THIS holiday season.  The pattern Shining Star uses half square triangles  so there are no diamonds involved.  The wallhanging measures approx 40″ x 40″ and we have the kit available in the shop for $49.00. We’ll get it up on the website asap.

    We used Hoffman’s beautiful Christmas prints for this project, and the touch of gold in the fabrics just fits with the Holiday season.

 We love the Blended Quilts.  They really make us think about combinations of prints and values of fabrics.  This one, called Simple Gifts, is from the new book called Best of the Blended Quilts.  It measures 68″ x 68″, and we will have our kit up on the website shortly.

   The kit retails for $89.00 and includes the booklet.  We have included a large color picture to help with placement of your fabrics. 

 What is so much fun about being the the quilting business is the vast variety and style of fabrics and quilts being made today. 

  This quilt is the One Block Wonder.  It uses only one fabric, which in this case is a large Morning Glory print by Benartex.  If you haven’t tried one of these quilts, you can order the book on our website at www.creations-online.com and go to Quilt Kits.  Look for other One Block Wonders.  This one is so new it’s not up on the site yet, but will be shortly.

 Decided you just might like to see the print that started this One Block Wonder. 

We are always finding something new and fun to add to our shop, and this time we have really done it by adding a line of linen clothing by Mosaic. 

As always, we are rearranging, and have converted the old “kitchen” area into Creations’ Boutique.  We are showing our new linen tops, jacket, pants and skirts as well as our leather bags, jewlery, hats and watches. 

This linen has been prewashed so it’s very soft, and you don’t have to worry about it shrinking.  You’ll find some great colors like lime green, periwinkle, red, black, natural and mocha. 

Drop by and take a look and you just might find yourself in a new comfortable outfit.

The Creations’ Crew is always up to something, and this past Friday, we had our first swap and drop.  

Ginger got in the clean-up and clean-out mode so we came up with the idea that we would all have a “trunk” show.  All of the gals who work with us loaded up stuff in their trunks that was no longer wanted.  We all met early in the morning in our parking lot and “swapped stuff”.  No rules, just take anything you wanted from anyone’s car. 

Some of us went home with about the same amount we brought, and some of us managed not to adopt anything at all.

After scones provided by Mary (our best cook) and lots of laughing about our various possessions, we loaded everything that was left back into our trunks.  We then caravaned over to the drop off trailor for the Medina Children’s Home.  It is located behind Mr. Gatti’s in the Belk parking lot. 

We loaded everything into their trailor which made it very easy for us and they were delighted to receive our “stuff”.  If you are looking for a place to donate your unused and un-needed items, this is a great place.  It’s very convenient, and they are very pleased to receive your “stuff”.  There is someone there each morning to help you.

We are already thinking about doing this again.  Seems we all still have lots of “stuff”.  Do you think we should open our next swap and drop to all of our customers?  If you do just let us know.  You can drop us an e-mail at creations@creations-online.com . 

There are two Texas schools that have been Rivals for as long as they have been schools.  Seems you have to draw the line so we thought it would be fun to see which side you are on. 

We have the Texas Longhorn bag and sneekers.  The burnt orange longhorn is embroidered right on the shoe.

If you have someone headed off to college this fall, what a great gift these sneekers and tote bag would make.  The bag looks like it was made from an actual football jersey.  This would be a great way to show your team spirit.

Now if you are more inclined to wear burgandy than burnt orange, you won’t be left out. 

We have the “tennies” in even sizes 7,8, and 9 and they sell for $36.98.  The bags retail for $28.98. 

We have just completed our newest kit.  It’s so simple to sew and and would make a great throw.  It measures 57″ x 74″.  This quilt starts with a center panel and then borders are added.  The last border is just a floral stripe, but it looks like intricate applique.

This kit sells for $59.00 and we will have it along with the backing kit up on the website soon, but just wanted you to get an early peek.

Do you remember Lakadaisies….the Redwork Stitchery patterns from several years ago?  Well, Delores Storm, the talented gal behind Lakadaisies is at it again.  This time Delores is designing with wool applique.  We found these charming appliques just fit right in with caring about our surroundings.  The book which is entitiled Recycle Kindness , has the pattern for Recycle Faith, Recycle Hope, Recycle Love, Recycle Peace and Recycle Kindness. 

 This is another one of the designs from the book.  Mr. Willie built us frames for each of the pieces.  The wool applique is done on a background of  homespun.  The backgrounds are actually the same color….it’s just my photography that is a little off.  Good thing I don’t make my living taking pictures.

The book sells for $18.00 so come and check it out next time you are in the shop.