Seminole Sampler News

August Sales Note

STOCK UP On Fat Quarters!!

(before the price hike on September 1st;

sale date extended by five days)

 

 

August 1 - 15

Fat Quarter Sale

Buy 6, Get 1 Free

All fq's included; free fq lowest priced of set

 

 

At the same time

 

 

AUGUST 1 - 15

Punch Card Amnesty

Combine all your punch cards into one. 

Redeem any filled cards at once.

 

 

 

Hope to see you in the shop soon!

:) Linda

 

Charity Starts At Home!

I have two bits of news to share with you about making quilts for charity efforts.

First, the Alzheimer's Quilt Auction in August will run from the 1st to the 10th(?) and will be especially important. This is my own personal charity effort to support this year (as those of you who might have seen my small art quilts hanging on the cutting table post at the store already know:).

Go here to read about the current state of research supported by this great charity group - all the money goes to research!

The second effort I want to tell you about is on-going and I've written about it before. Bev Rogan recently left a comment on this blog that I want to emphasize by sharing it with you, again, as it is worth repeating:

"Japan’s survivors still need our help! Can they count on YOU? Quilts for Japan, based in Calgary, Canada is a group comprised of quilters and caring individuals dedicated to bringing hope and comfort to the people of Japan’s recent Tohoku disaster. Our shipment of over 1700 quilts has now arrived in Japan and is currently being distributed by CRASH Japan. Jonathan Wilson of CRASH has approached us with a plea for help."

"With the continued long and difficult days the survivors face with no jobs to go or homes to run, depression and feelings of hopelessness are starting to overwhelm them. Their diminishing sense of well-being is of grave concern. CRASH has informed us that they were so inspired by the Quilts for Japan project that they have decided that in an effort to help provide something meaningful for the survivors to do and in an effort to try and uplift their spirits, CRASH is going to have its volunteers teach the survivors how to quilt."

"In order to make this possible, CRASH needs our help. As a result Quilts for Japan is now entering into its second phase of relief efforts for the people of Japan, Project Threads of Hope, and your assistance is greatly needed."

"We are asking quilters to donate pre-cut quilting kits (as specified on our website - www.quiltsforjapan.ca) as well as sewing and embroidery supplies which are required for the survivors to complete quilt, sewing and embroidery projects which we are making available to them."

"This phase of our efforts allows everyone to participate. Whether or not you have ever quilted, sewed or embroidered, you can choose to donate any of various sewing and embroidery supplies which will serve to bring hope and a sense of purpose to a survivor’s day. Help by spreading word of our efforts to your friends, family members, colleagues, local churches, quilt guilds and friends on Twitter, Facebook (join the Quits for Japan Facebook group) and other social networking sites."

"Please help us make a positive difference in the very difficult lives of these people. No donation is too small to make, nor measure of hope to give. Many thanks for your continued support for the people of Japan."

 

:) Linda

Home Team

I finally got a chance to sit down and read (!) the newest issue of American Quilter magazine (remember the parrot quilt?). There are quite a few interesting articles in this particular issue, including one by our own Barbara Burnham about hand applique onto a temporary foundation. Very hot topic in applique circles. :)

Congratulations to Barbara - and to all the local quilt makers who are so very, very able!! 

:) Linda

Impressive!

Look at this image - this is a quilt!! It's called Ruffled Feathers and was made by Roxanne Nelson from Calgary, Canada. You can read about this quilt and some other truly interesting subjects in the newest issue of American Quilter magazine which just landed in our shop. :)

The weather is lovely out today - are you planning to attend the Quilt Odyssey show in Hershey, PA this week? Stop by and see us as you go up or come home - we'd be happy to hear about your classes, purchases, fun times at the show!

I'll be there on Wednesday and Thursday, taking classes with Cynthia England and soaking up inspiration from the always-top-quality quilts on display! Stop me and say, 'HI!' when you see me (and forgive me if I forget your name - I don't forget faces, usually, but names take a while to stick to my leaky brain:).

:) Linda

News & Designs

We only got one (1!) bolt of fabric in our daily deliveries today ... but this bolt is pretty fine stuff. :) Bright 'stripe' of coleus leaves (I _think_) - I think this print would make an excellent One Block Wonder fabric (just imagine all the colors you'd get!:).

I also want to share some information with you. Many of you have admired the small quilts I have hung on the post near our cutting area in the store. Each one is about 9"x12" - I bought them (over time) from the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative auctions and store. The organization is run by all-volunteer labor so every penny spent/donated goes to fund Alzheimer's research. Take a look - it's a good cause, well-run and beneficial!

:) Linda

Winter Cool

In the midst of the stinking (literally!) weather we are having at the end of this week, I thought I'd share the cooling winter fabrics we got into the shop on Tuesday. Lovely!

There, now, I hope that was a pleasant breath of cool air for you! Spend as much time as you can manage indoors until at least Monday - and I hope you get to do some sewing while you are there!

:) Linda

Mixed Loveliness

We got a very nice set of bolts in this week. Goodies from RJR and Kona Bay, chiefly. Ranging from elegant and exciting Christmas prints to gloriously lovely Orientals. Enjoy! :)

The weather has been uncharacteristically lovely this week here in MD and will be for a while. Do drop in to see the goodies this week - while it is nice out! 

:) Linda

OOHs and AAHs

I've been away from the store for the past two days - and came back to find some nifty new goodies! Patterns, magazines, new fabrics - there's a lot for me to share with you today. :)

First, for those of you who have admired the Stonehenge fabrics from Northcott ... but been unsure what to make, a new pattern. I think this is sort of 'masculine' looking and would _definitely_ make a great gift for anyone on your list! We have a good supply of yardage in this line at the moment - but it is enormously popular. :)

The monthly infusion of new magazines does not disappoint, either - look at these great covers! Ready for you to read every page and enjoy (I always know I truly like the subject matter of a particular magazine when I even read the ads.:)

Now, as for the fabrics ... some are lovely go-with tone-on-tones, some novelties, some we liked so much we bought every color way (even if they were close in color:). Enjoy - and DO come see us this week to pick up your favorites. :)

Notice that this one below has both (fabric) Post Card back _and_ labels:

 

:) Linda