Team Sport Zippers – Up your Game

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Penny Haren

These new 26-inch separating polyester zippers are the newest release from Coats & Clark. We are in the middle of football season so the fanatics in your corner of the world will be thrilled to up their game with these latest additions.

F66026-0964 F66026-0968 Frankly, if I showed quilters in my area scarlet and grey zippers? They would buy them and figure out a project later! If I made a purse with them? Guaranteed sale! The perfect companion for the bags? Shannon Cuddle Suede! Visit our website to see the complete collection: Team Spirit Zippers

Charlie’s Aunt Fall Releases

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Penny Haren

I love the vintage style of Charlie’s Aunt satchels. They fill my need for Downton Abbey withdrawal! These 1940’s inspired designs are the perfect companions for the popular wools that are showing up everywhere. The button embellishments could be straight out of my mother’s button box!

The Brancaster Messenger Bag features an asymmetrical flap and front pocket. This nine by thirteen inch size would be a great diaper bag. Or picture it in Scarlet and Grey Shannon Suede with the OSU logo appliqued in place of the buttons. The possibilities are endless! (And for those of you who were curious, Brancaster is a beach community on the North Norfolk Coast Line.)

The Breckland Bag also features asymmetrical flaps but looks totally different. I love when the pockets become a fashion statement! (And by the way, Breckland is an area of Norfolk.)

The awe factor is in the details so be sure to have coordinating buttons in stock!

Guaranteed Winners

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Penny Haren

I normally don’t encourage you to buy books sight unseen but these women are legendary – and, based on their reputations, you want to order now so you are guaranteed to get the first shipment! And, I mean this literally because no pics have yet been released! Some are not due out until February but I am ordering my copies NOW!

Kim Diehl and Jo Morton are joining forces to create 14 spectacular quilts all based on classic blocks. These women are sensational alone so I can’t wait to see what happens in this collaboration! Simple Friendships is aptly named!

Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie’s Quilt Company is releasing twelve of her favorite quilt patterns in one collection! Miss Rosie’s Farmhouse Favorites is sure to be a compendium of exceptional scrap quilts. She has such a talent for combining literally hundreds of fabrics into stunning quilts – studying her projects is comparable to getting your masters in color and design!

You already know who will want these so order accordingly!

Happy Hollow Designs is about to Enter the Building

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Penny Haren

Happy Hollow Designs just make me smile! They have become classics when decorating for holidays. Their whimsical charm comes through in every design. Each pattern has a finishing kit which adds the “awe” factor to every design.

Here is just a sampling of some of the Santas in their line. Whether you want to decorate a table or a door, they have the perfect choice for any decor.