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You might laugh and think it’s so early to show Christmas prints, but lots of us like to get started during the Summer on all those Holiday projects.

If you wait until October or even November to get inspired there just won’t be a great selection of fabrics … so brave up and get in that Christmas spirit and start with a simple tablerunner. 

This was one of our most popular patterns for runners last year so we decided to do it again with some of the new fabrics we have gotten for the Holidays. 

The pattern is from Let’s Do Lunch which is a tablerunner book by Atkinson Designs. 

We continually get in lots of new fabrics, and this collection from Marcus Brothers called Petalicious is one of newest ones.

The color combination of teals, browns, orange and rust is a very exciting new trend.

There are some fun print combinations with stripes, big florals, and dots.  The pillow covers “granny squares” that we already had in the shop look great with this collection. 

Hope you will stop by and take a look at this new group.

Over the years we have made the BQ quilt (from Maple Island) in many different fabrics and loved them all.

This time we have really done a spetacular version — even if I say so myself.  If you like clean lines and contemporary looks, then you will want to visit the shop and take a closer look at our newest BQ quilt.

The fabric line we used is Stonehenge by Northcott.  The fabrics are all representative of rock, stone, granite, alabaster, and tile.  Each Big Block in this quilt features a different print.  The tonal background and dark accent are also part of the Stonehenge line.  

To finish this quilt, we used one of the 108″ backing from the Stonehenge line.  They have made some of the best pieces available in the wide backing.

No picture can really show how beautiful these fabrics are, so you will want to put a trip to Creations on your list just to see this quilt.

Our quilt is  54″ x 67″ but this is a very easy quilt to enlarge to bed size.  We have the kit ready and it will be on the website later this week along with the backing kit.

Zipperfobia might not be a “real” word, but it sure is a real fear for lots of quilters and sewers.  Just the thought of “putting in a zipper” can cause reason to put that project away!

If you have conquered zippers, the other issue is finding colors that go with all the great fabrics that are available in the shop. 

We have just received a wonderful assortment of zippers.  There are 36 colors and each zipper is 14″ long.  The price is just $1.25 each, but there are no instructions included.  That’s where we come in.

We had our first Learn and Earn demo.   I showed some great small bags that use zippers, and I now think we have a few less ”zipperfobics in the world” .

One of the projects we showed was the the Zippy Strippy bag by Atkinson Designs.  It’s a darling little bag and you can really make use of those tidbits of fabric we all save.

Stop by the shop and see some of the cute bags WITH ZIPPERS!!

One of our newest collections of fabrics comes from Windham.  It’s called “Spa” because it contains all those soothings aquas, brown, greens, and whites. 

These prints would made a quilt or bag or just about anything else you can think.  Take a look next time you are in the shop.

This was one of those collections that we couldn’t decide so we just got it all. 

We decided that this collection would make a great diaper bag.  Kathryn got right to work and made the Mama Mia bag practically overnight.

 This is a brand new pattern from Favorite Things. It was designed as a diaper bag and changing pad. 

It seems so many things are patterned for little girls, but this collection of prints would work great for a boy or girl.

 For those of us not needing that those items, this would just be a great tote bag with lots of pockets.  The rings that attach the handles and hold the flap closed add a very interesting accent to this bag.

The pattern sells for $14.98 and you will find it on our website shortly.

I’ve had so much fun with wool applique on the sewing machine, of course.  I recently finished the Giant Poppy pillow and am ready to take on one of the table runners next.

I used Lana by Aurifil which is a wool/acrylic thread that I put through the needle of my sewing machine.  It required a 100 Topstitch needle, and a 30wt cotton thread in the bobbin.  With a loose top tension and a walking foot, it only took about an hour to complete the stitching on the top of the Giant Poppy.

Maisie did the little French Knots, and Corine finished stitching the pillow so it was a “group effort”.  Even if you don’t have this “extra” help, you will get this project finised very quickly.

Come in and check out the other styles we have in these wool pillow kits, or view them on line under “Wool Stuff” at www.creations-online.com .

If you are familiar with this line of magazines,  you will be excited to see that we have all three of Vol 2 in stock.

If you haven’t yet discovered Where Women Create then you will REALLY want to come by and check out these magazines.  They are more like books as you will keep them forever.

Each magazine showcases women from a variety of art forms.  You will be inspired to see their work space and read about their lives.

It’s not just about quilters, although a fiber artist has been featured in each magazine.  These are now on the Cards & Gifts page of our website so you can order them, or you could also just give us a call as they won’t last long (830-896-8088).

Kathy Voss has been sewing some absolutely darling dresses for young girls.  The fabric choices are so plentiful that there is no end to the imagination. 

This new pattern by Izzy and Ivy could be sewn in so many darling combinations, we could hardly stop with just two. The pattern has a great size range so it will be good for more than several years.

We are fortunate to have Kathy as our “kid’s clothes” expert.  She is always delighted to help you plan just the right garment for you special gal.

We have one of the best selections of flannel that we have been able to offer in a long time.  There are some great pieces that are bright, young and contemporary.

It always seems harder to find prints for little boys, but we have gotten in quite a few new ones.

It might be hot outside, but there is always a place for flannel for babies and kids.

Two of our newest collections are from Robert Kaufman.

Kaufman’s new collections are Flitter Flannel and Urban Blooms.  Both collections mingle quite well with each other.

There are dots, butterflies, paisleys and flowers.  We’ll be thinking of what we want to make, but be sure and check them out next time you are in the shop.

Update: You can now find these on the Flitter Flannel and Urban Blooms page of our website.

We have just finished the Whirlygig quilt from Simple Comforts by Kim Diehl.  Our kit is available in the shop for $79.00 which does not include the book as so many people collect all of her books.  If you are not familiar with this author/teacher, she is an authority on piecing and applique. You’ll find our Whirlygig Quilt Kit on the Quilt Kits page of our website.

Kim has written a number of books on these subjects.  Now for the best part…you can spend 5 days in a class with Kim as she will be one of the instructors at Quilting Adventures in March of 2011.

If you would like to brush up on your piecing skills and applique skills in an atmosphere of fun and friendship (and great food) then you need to get the info on Quilting Adventures.  You can always drop by the shop and pick up a color brochure, or visit their website at www.quilting-adventures.com to find out about this instructor and all the other wonderful classes they will be offering.

We will be there as the on-site store so what could be better than quilting and shopping from Sunday thru Friday!!