Shop Closing Update

This summer has just flown by. Summers are always hectic for our family, but for some reason, this one has been even busier. It's also been a very busy summer at the the shop. We're still receiving new merchandise so the planned September 26 closing date has fallen by the wayside and I think a more realistic date is sometime mid-October. Really it just depends on how soon we can clear out the remaining inventory. We still have a LOT of merchandise in the shop so if you haven't had a chance to stop in there is still a great selection of fabric, books, patterns and notions.

Starting today, August 27, all books, patterns, notions, magazines, kits and fabric will be 40% off regular retail price. Batting will be discounted 25% off regular retail price. There is a 1/2 yard minimum on fabric that is cut from the bolt. However, all pre-cut fat quarters and fat quarter packs are on sale. These prices are good only while supplies last. Up until this point, we've been reordering merchandise, but now when it's gone, it's gone. If you're looking for a particular item or want to stock up on thread, needles or other notions, don't wait. We expect things to go fast.

I had the opportunity to spend this past weekend in the San Francisco area. My husband had a meeting out there and we spent a couple of extra days sightseeing. Our last visit to that area was over 25 years ago on our honeymoon. At that time we went to Muir Woods to see the redwoods and I've always remembered that as being one of the most impressive things I've ever seen. I was excited to go back and see if it was as great as I remembered. Well, I just can't say enough about how magnificent those trees really are. We spent several hours just walking around in awe. If you've never seen these trees, I highly recommend it. We took lots of pictures, but they just don't do it justice. You really have to be there to take it all in.

While Jim was in his meeting I did what any other quilter would do--visit quilt shops. It was a lot of fun. I went to three shops and couldn't believe how different these shops are from those we see in this area. I don't think any of the three had even ten fabrics in common with those we have in our shop. One had mostly very soft pastels, one had lots of batiks and Asian fabrics and the other had big prints in retro colors. All of the shops seemed to be big into handbags and tote bags of every size and shape imaginable. There also seemed to be a plethora of chunky type quilts with large squares and rectangles. I guess if you're using huge prints you'd lose something by cutting them into small pieces. Now I'm just waiting for American Airlines to get our luggage up here so I can enjoy my purchases! Air travel just isn't what it used to be.