It’s March and walking to work this week, I was pleasantly surprised to hear the parrots on Avenue I loud and clear again. And another thing. Out of hard packed earth, I noticed the first buds of tulips poking through. Can spring be far behind?
Our field trip to the quilt show in Somerset was lots of fun. Hoping more of you will participate in some of our planned trips. We are scheduling some really special trips this season:
- On Tuesday, May 11, we will take a day trip to some Southern NJ shops. A box lunch is included. Fee: $25. Limited space, so register early!
- Another trip is scheduled for Tuesday, June 15, and an overnight for Monday- Tuesday, August 9-10. Please call 718-338-6104 to book a seat.
*Cancelled trips will incur a 10% surcharge.
New Items:
1- Supreme Slider- if you’re into free motion quilting, a handy dandy to have so your quilt moves easier over the bed of the machine.
2- Quilt Halo- again to make free motion quilting more controlled without finger/ hand cramping. Designed by Sharon Schamber, an award winning quilter.
3- As always, loads of new fabrics!
My favorite pick: the Snag Nab It. My granddaughter got married this February and I of course made a wedding Chuppah (canopy) in neutrals and whites. After it was quilted, Merrie and I noticed many black threads that got caught in the sandwich. I was very upset until I thought of the Nab It. Usually used for snags on sweaters, it worked like a dream on these stray threads.
Infomercial:
A blatant plug for my next door neighbor, Joseph of Vias Sewing Machine Repair. He is honest, dependable and fast. Everyone I know is happy with his work so if you have a sick machine or even a VERY sick machine, bring it into Joseph or call #718-677-6474. No computerized machines please.
Although we got very few quilts for our challenge this year- they were all beautiful. Check them out on our blog. The winner #3: Claudia! Congratulations and I’m sure you’ll spend your prize money wisely at you know where! Hope to see more entrees next year.
Thank you to the Quilter of the Month- Cecilia. Your quilts are gorgeous!
Remember, our summer hours are in effect from Thursday July 1 to Wednesday, September 1. Monday-Thursday 11:00- 5:00. Closed Friday- Sunday. We will be open some evenings, call in advance.
Have a great summer!
Hope to see you soon,
Malke, Blima, Lena
P.S. Oops, forgot to mention our Fat Quarter Sale, June 6: BUY 15 for $15! And our Mothers’ Day Sale- if you are a mother, know a mother or have a mother- no tax!
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