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If bold fabrics attract you, then these new collections from Jane Sassaman and Alexander Henry will inspire you.

The large picture frame shows some of Jane’s new collection.  There is a border print, large coordinates and even bright tone on tones.  We have seen these made into clothes, aprons, quilts, bags…you name it.

The small picture frame shows off new pieces from Alexander Henry.  The stripe is exceptional and goes so well with the lots of prints.  These are just plain fun fabrics to work with.  Be sure and check them out on your next visit.

It might be cold outside, but the beautiful Spring fabrics are beginning to arrive.

This new collection from Moda is called Summer Breeze II.  Nothing feels more like Spring and Summer than the combinations of yellow, blue and white. Better come by and check this collection out as it might not be here when Spring really arrives.

If you feel like Spring should be more pink, lavender and green, then this collection from Fabri-quilt called Spring Spectacular will entice you. It includes a panel, coordinated prints and even a double quilted fabric which would be great for placemats or totes.

   Please read the post just below this one to get all the details of the “Sew A Crooked Line” retreat that will take place February 5th - 7th at The Main House.

 Alice just finished this great tote bag using her class techniques.

She used the Sheer Overlay technique to enhance the pocket area, while the Dancing Threads can be found on the sides of the tote.

The “Windows” technique  showcases a fabric that ties all the colors together.

The class works with small samples to learn the techniques, then you could get started on your own special tote.  Next time you are in the shop, be sure and come take a close look at this wonderful bag.

Hope you will make plans to join us February 5th - 7th for a 2  1/2day retreat with Alice Kolb where she will share her knowledge of threads, stitches, and classic techniques.

  We are excited to have Alice Kolb, nationally recognized educator, come to The Main House for a 2 1/2 day retreat February 5th - 7th.  Alice will teach us to “Sew a crooked line” combining altered classic stitches on your sewing machine with various weights of threads.

This playful sampling of techniques turns into your personal design when it becomes the basis for a tote, small art quilt, table runner or wearable.  This class will focus on success with thread, needle and stitch choices to create beautiful end results.  Beads, buttons and trims can easily be added to the mix.

Alice is best known for her classic embellishments that make her wearables timeless.

If you are not ready to tackle a garment, you will still want to learn these techniques as they can be easily incorporated into bags, runners, or art quilts.

We just had to include this picture as it one of our favorites. The stitches are classic and uncomplicated, but the mix of threads, fabrics and stitches turns into an endearing art quilt.

Hope you will join us February 5th - 7th for this fun retreat.  You can register on line at www.creations-online.com and click on the link to The Main House where you will see a reservations calendar.  A complete supply list will be provided upon registration, but if you have additional questions, please contact Barbara Quinby at barbara@creations-online.com or give her a call at 830-315-8088.

As we enter 2012, we are seeing the arrival of some great new fabric lines.  Since we can’t put everything on our website, we will continue to feature new collections here.

This first group is from In the Beginning’s William Morris collection.  The colors are brighter than those from Barbara Brackman by Moda which we also carry.

We have chosen to do a small window treatment with one of the repeating stripes and then use the remaining portion of the stripe to do the Easy Table Runner pattern which was designed for stripes.

Another great design company is Alexander Henry.  We rarely put these on our website because they don’t last long.  Check out the photo of the 3 newest arrivals.

 We get in fabrics almost every day, so anytime you come by there will be new things to see.  Check back often to our blog and I will promise to keep you up on the very latest at Creations.

Also, be sure and check the blog each month for coupons on different notions, books, patterns, and fabric.

Happy New Year.

We know many of our customers enjoyed using our monthly coupons in 2011 so we will continue to produce 4 coupons posted each month on our blog.  We thought for January, it would be a good idea to have coupons on items you may need to replenish after all your Holiday sewing.

All you need to do is print this particular blog post and cut out the coupons you want to use.  Before you print, just click on the title of this blog and yo will print only this one post.

Since the day we ordered these fabrics, we have been eager to get this quilt up and in the shop.

It uses two panels from the new Oriental Traditions line by Robert Kaufman, so you know it’s great fabric. We have combined it with batiks, and wovens to make the 64″ x 77″ throw sized quilt.

The kit sells for $99.00. We will have it on our website early next week, but it’s one of those you really want to see in person. The backing is one of the wide ones from Stonehenge so it only took 2yds to back it.

We have just the pattern available as well as the panels. Know you will love this one.

I just love ideas that we can bring from market one week and have on display the next week. The placemats and napkins can be made just that quickly. The book shows a great idea for a mitered corner napkin that takes just a few minutes to sew.  The placemats use our laminated fabric on one side and a coordinating cotton on the other, so they are actually reversible.

The new Everyday Living book from Cindy Taylor Oates has these and other great ideas for gifts and home dec sewing.  This book is the first in a series that is intended to allow the purchaser of the book to make as many of the items as they wish to sell if they want….

Next time you are in the shop, be sure and take a look at this book. (Check out the mitered corners on the napkins for sure.)  It retails for $15.98.

We had a great time at Quilt Market last weekend. Barbara Quinby, our event manager, went with us to see what instructors we might find to come to The Main House.

Here she is visiting with Susan Cleveland, while checking out her new book…..Precision and Panache.  We already have the book in the shop and you will want to stop by and take a look at all the great techniques Susan has written.

We had a wonderful three days when Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably were in town.   It started with a lecture that was inspiring, funny, and left all of us ready  to begin looking for inspiration in our everyday environment.

For the 27 gals who were fortunate enough to be  in the two day class, it was an experience that will inspire them for long time.

 There was color everywhere in the studio.  Sewing machines weren’t allowed during the day as this class was about design, color, and arrangement. (The machines came out at night to get started sewing what had been planned during the day!!)

It was our pleasure to bring these two inspirational teachers to Kerrville.  To see more pictures, visit the Main House website at http://the-main-house.creations-online.com/the-main-house/blog/main-house-blog/kaffee-fasset-and-brandon-mably-main-house-october-9th-11th-2011 .