It’s official. We will be grandparents this summer. Jackie is due in May, and Katie in July. Jackie is having a boy, and Katie is having a girl. So, I am knitting and sewing like a mad woman. The shop has been kind of quiet, like it usually is this time of year. So, I have been able to sew my little heart out. I would much prefer to have

The sun is getting higher. It’s a sure thing. Even though we are far from being out of the woods in terms of bad weather, there is the promise of spring. The days are longer. There are a few more birds flying around outside. But one of the best things that I notice when the sun gets higher is this; the sun shines through my stained glass window. Yup, I

Here’s a quilt by our mystery quilter. She never lets me take her picture even though I beg her! I made a quilt like this and she saw the sample in our back room. So, I told her how to do it in about 3 simple steps and she took off with it. I so love her fabric choices. She combined Michael Miller, Kaffe Fasset, Moda and Alison Glass for

We are having a huge sale, Saturday, January 31st. I got a terrific deal on a bunch of fabric from Michael Miller. And, instead of just putting them on the shelf at regular price, I am passing the savings on to the customers! There are fabulous, current prints for only $5.99/yard. Yup, that’s right. And I bought out the inventory of someone closing her Etsy shop, so there will be

Ever seen a Hudson Bay Blanket? You know, the kind that they use in Canada that are made of luxurious wool? Well, this outdoor look was captured by my daughter. She is making curtains for her baby’s room. The room is going to be a camping, outdoor theme. I think she saw a picture of a lodge that was decorated with these curtains on Pinterest. They were really easy. The

The baby surprise jacket class was such a hit that we are going to offer it on a Saturdays in March. Have you ever wondered how this classic little jacket is made? It is such fun to knit, and the color combinations are endless. So Eileen Waldo will offer it in March on the following Saturdays: March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost of the

Ever have a really fun grouping of fabric that you’ve put together from your stash? There you are rifling through your stash and you realize that certain fabrics go really well together. This happens to me all the time. And then you go, “What pattern should I do”? Well, this has become one of my standbys. I love to work with large scale prints. There is so much more movement

So, you know, Valentine’s Day is almost here. You would like to do something for your family, but what? Candy, well, it’s over done and no one wants the added calories. How about placemats for everyone? They don’t even have to be out of the same fabric. Everyone’s could be different. This placemat is so easy. Here’s how to do it: Cut 2 pieces of fabric, one for front, one