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A Message from Monica
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     Good morning everyone! It’s so nice to see new faces coming into the shop as some of you make your way back to your part-time desert homes. And of course, you know how grateful I am for ALL of you who continue to support us. Without you we wouldn’t be here.
     Now, if you watched me on Facebook last week, I hope you got excited about making some paper foundation pieced quilts. Mary sent a text during the video asking me to show the Add-A-Quarter Ruler. I did, but she couldn't understand why I didn't demonstrate how to use it! When she asked me about it I told her I didn't really use it--all my templates already had the 1/4" seam allowance added. At which point she starts to laugh! Huh? Apparently, SHE was taught to use it for trimming sewn seams to 1/4". She still folds back the foundation paper, but instead of a regular ruler, she snugs the lip of the Add-A-Quarter against the fold and uses it to trim. Hah! No measuring, no slipping. Tune in Thursday morning at 9:30 to see me demonstrate this magical technique!
     So with that said, new fabrics keep coming in. You can see samples from several of the collections below in What’s New: a darling Minnie Mouse trio of prints, tiny polka dots from Riley Blake in all the colors of the rainbow, novelty fabrics with a sports theme and another group for knitters, new tone on tone whites/creams plus the return of an Alexander Henry Folklorico print in two colors. And wait until you see the super bundle of fat quarters we created—24 black and white prints!
     We’ll be open this Sunday for our annual Game Day Sale from 10 to 3. Take 20% off your purchases--see the ad below in What’s Happening for the details and a few exceptions. As promised, Evelia and I are also busy pricing some fabulous store samples that we’re retiring. Quilts, bags, pillows, place mats and more. No further discount on these, though. They are already priced at just the cost of materials. We will practice social distancing and there will be chairs outside for you in case the store is too busy for safety when you arrive. It should be a nice day--what better than to sit on a chair and chat 6 feet away from other quilters and beaders? Hope to see you all there.
     With Valentine's Day approaching, I've put all our fabulous, one-of-a-kind pendants on sale at 30% off. Most are set in sterling silver. We have every size, shape, style and stone you could ever want. Traditional? We've got it! Contemporary? We've got it! Cabachons, faceted, pearls, polished, druzy--if you can't come into the shop, just call and we'll give you a virtual tour. Four of them are up on the website--click here to see them.
     The Spring Fling Beach Party is just around the corner—mark your calendars for the first weekend in March. The quilt shop owners thought it would be fun to try something different this year so we’re giving out fat quarters of Kisses and Hugs from Riley Blake. These can be used for so many different things. Our color is Lipstick & I know you are going to love our sandal block. I do carry lots of colors in this line so if you need more, we’ve got it for you.
     During our FaceBook Live events on Thursday mornings at 9:30 I’ve been showing you things to make using fabric scraps. This week, besides showing what I learned about the Add-A-Quarter Ruler, I’ll show you how to make a rug and a purse with those beautiful 10” Layer Cakes you just HAD to have. It’s time to bring them out of the closet and put them to work! The following Thursday Rose Mary will share her Masquerade Ball Gown pattern and give you some great applique tips. The week after that, I’ll show you lots and lots of quilts using just 3 one-yard pieces of fabric. We have six books that each have eight patterns using this technique. Easy ways to turn a small amount of fabric into a smashing quilt—I’m thinking charity quilts, silent auctions….And we’re putting together packets of coordinating prints for just $30 each—grab and go!
     Our Item of the Week is another fun project. Start with the We Can Fly panel featuring Peter Pan and the gang, then add Chenille-it to bring the picture to life. Click here or see it below in What's Happening. The kit is 25% off through February 8th.

     Happy quilting and beading, everyone--Hope to see you soon.

-Monica

We practice social distancing and other state/local guidelines to keep each other safe in the shop. Sanitize your hands at one of the stations we've set up as you enter the store, wear a face mask and stay six feet away from others. Thank you!

What's Happening

Valentine Pendant Sale!
From now thru February 14th, all of our pendants are 30% off! These four are on our website--click on the photo to see them--but there are MANY more in our Palm Desert Shop. If you can't come in to pick our your favorite, give us a call and we will give you a virtual tour. No two are alike, so it's first come, first served.

What's New These are available on our website and in the store.
Wave Link Hearts kit Anyone can make these earrings in a jiff! Swinging and a bit of sparkle from the pretty crystal hearts. Just in time for Valentine's Day $15 each
Fat Quarter Bundle: Black & White The ultimate black and white print bundle--24 fat quarters. A mix of florals and geometrics for $86.25	Aunties Two Fuse, Fold & Stitch Bag Wait until you see how easy this is!!! Tune in Thursday morning to our Live Facebook Event for a demonstration.
Tree Hugger: Midnight	Tree Hugger: Silver
Look what we found in our never-ending (seems like it!!) quest to clean out the back room! We have just a few of these popular foundation paper pieced kits left. Kits include all fabrics for the quilt top plus the pattern, which has printed foundation papers 2 make 2 quilts. Make one with with the kit and another using your own fabrics. Was $74.95, now $54.71
Sew Magical book of blocks From mystical creatures to a royal princess, a castle, and a brave knight, Mary Hertel’s beloved paper-pieced blocks are simple to sew and easy to love. We've put it on sale! Take 10% off	Add-A-Quarter Rulers I learned something new! I knew this was the perfect ruler to add a quarter inch to your straight-edge templates, but it's also a magical tool that easily trims your seam allowances to 1/4". Part of the beauty of foundation paper piecing is that our fabric is cut oversize and trimmed before adding the next piece. The quarter-inch lip on these rulers snugs up against the folded foundation paper--no slipping, no measuring. Cut the perfect seam allowance every time.
New fabrics available in our Palm Desert shop--call if you'd like some!
Is there anyone who isn't charmed by Miss Minnie Mouse? We have 3 prints from the Dreaming Dots collection.	These mini dots are wonderful blenders. From Riley Blake Flower House Basics.
Alexander Henry's Carita Calaveras returns in two colors.	Basketball, baseball and soccer are featured in these Sports USA prints.
Calling all knitters--and sheep lovers! There are 10 prints in this collection	Lots of new tone on tone neutrals came in
We are your mask-making headquarters! Round and flat Elastic, flexible nose pieces, filter material, cord locks to adjust the fit, BioSmart Antimicrobial fabric
Lightweight, breathable, nonwoven interfacing for masks. 1 yd x 20" 6.95 per package	Dark Purple Elastic Lots of colors available!
Flexible Nose pieces Back in stock! On line and in the shop	We still have stock on 1/4" elastic, both black and white. We also have a fabulous selection of rounded, smooth 1/6" elastic in 10 gorgeous colors! If you wish to purchase elastic on line, click here.
Add an extra layer of protection to masks with BioSmart, a patented bleach-activated technology engineered into the fabric! Choose black, navy blue, white, royal blue--plus 2 new colors: medium blue and gray. It's 60/62" wide and sells for $16.95. Click here for more information	Cord Locks give masks a better fit. We have packages of 20 for $4 (10 pairs) White Cord Locks Black Cord Locks

Classes, Classes, Classes! Please Note: all "in person" classes are cancelled until further notice. Zoom classes available now!
Big Zipper Bag with Theresa Hanada Here's what a student had to say about Theresa's first Zoom class: "Super easy class for all skill levels. Theresa is a very good instructor."	Mondo Bag with Theresa Hanada	Have to Have It Bag with Theresa Hanada
Cell Phone Clutch with Theresa Hanada	New Classes coming soon!
On The Quilt Side We will let you know when classes resume
The Basics Beginning Quiltmaking, Basic Machine Care, Free Motion Quilting, Sit & Sew	Quilt Classes A collection of classes designed to teach a specific quilt project or style. Beginners through advanced.	Applique From Laura Heine Collage to Raw Edge Landscapes, each class is an adventure in fabric
Mixed Media Here you'll find projects that are a little different--some with fabric, some without!		Other Sewing Classes Bags, bowls, gifts, clothing--if it's sewn and isn't a quilt, you'll find it here!

On The Bead Side We will let you know when classes resume
	Jewelry Making Basics From basic stringing and knotting, beginning wirework to simple beading, your adventure starts here.
Beading So many projects in so many styles! From casual to elegant, simple to intricate, macrame, kumihimo, crochet--if bead work is the focus, you'll find it here.	Wirework Whether you want to focus on wire by itself or add beads and other embellishments you'll fins a wide variety of projects that start with wire.	Leather Leather is for everyone! Many of these projects will take less than a day to complete

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