a pressing rainbow...

don't you just love when a product name is spot on...

i've become so addicted to best press i can't live without it. i'll admit it took me a while to try it, but once i did it is now always beside my iron. mary ellen sure got it right with this product. we now carry the new 32 oz. refill size which will save you a few dollars.  we also have the 6oz. and the 16oz. bottles for your convenience.

ps. the fabric is nine dots by carrie nelson for henry glass fabrics.

small business saturday

for twenty plus years i have proudly been a small business owner.  today the world recognizes the strength of such enterprises.  please join us today...

yes we do accept american express. if you click on the above pic and register your amex card, you may be eligible to receive a $25 credit on your next statement just for shopping small on november 26. also please be sure to enter zip 44124 and scroll down until you see JEllen's house of fabric registered. if you haven't already, "like" us on facebook directly from the small business saturday site.  hope to see you today.

counting our blessings...

we are extremely grateful...

...for the creative hands of our sample makers who help bring the front window to life. for the designers who continue to give us exciting fabrics to work with. for the sales persons who lug heavy samples for us to admire.

...for our landlords who invested in this charming location. for those who helped us financially in the beginning. for the kindred spirits who never waivered in seeing our dream come to fruition. for the love and support of my family who jump to help when we call. 

...most importantly, for our customers who have supported us well beyond our expectations. we thank you from the bottom of our heart.  wishing you all a happy and blessed thanksgiving   

colorful tuesday...

no need to wait for black friday for a sale. all holiday fabric is priced to sell now at just $5.00 per yard. it is going fast...

as you can see.  sale price includes all christmas, fall and halloween collection fabric. sale ends november 30th.

holiday stitching...

there's still time...

and this will sweeten the deal...the sun newspaper on thursday morning will be announcing this incredible offer...

...all holiday fabric will be just $5.00 per yard now through november 30th.  hurry. it's going fast. mention this post and we will honor the sale price today...

lost & hoping to be found...

we have discovered a piece of fabric in the store that does not belong to us...

if you recognize this blue beauty, please stop in or give us a call. 

sunday sweetness

girls just wanna have fun. and sarah sure loves when little fun comes in. meet abby & kaleigh.

oh my golly are they so sweet. and so well behaved...

and so silly...

and sarah has decided full of spunk.  just perfect for two future quilters:)  

honoring the brave...

...today we salute our veterans, with our humble thanks and appreciation for a job well done. we celebrate our freedom every second of every day due to the sacrifices of many. we applaud your bravery, your commitment and your desire to serve. 

in celebration of this historic day we offer all fabric in red, white and blue at just $5.00* per yard through saturday, november 12.  free quilts of valor sew on label to all customers.

*photo does not guarantee in stock fabric. price does not apply to previous purchases.

warm & welcoming...

what a wonderful day we had at the wildwood quilt show...

such a warm & welcoming day in so many ways.  the sun was shinning.  the venue was a pleasant place to exhibit and our booth location was just perfect.  lunch was delicious and the desserts were grand.  it was great to see so many friends gathered in one place and to meet new ones too.

sarah and i would like to thank the wildwood quilt guild for including us in their 22nd annual show, for their hard work, their friendly and helpful gestures, and for displaying and sharing so many beautiful and inspiring creations.  

wildwood quilt show...

please join us at the...

our booth is in front of the stage in the main room. there are also ten other vendors participating.  i had the pleasure of seeing the exhibit today and there are many quilts worth your visit. hope to see you on sunday in mentor.

a driving hint: the best route from the south is to take I-90 east to route 615. turn left at the top of the exit and continue on 615 going north, also known as munson road. you will go under route 2 which has much construction therefore why i recommend I-90. once you pass mentor high school, look for the signs to the mentor senior center. it will be well marked.

featuring flora...

our newest collection to arrive is by lauren + jessi jung...

they are a modern day mother/daughter team. flora is their third collection. sarah and i first saw it at spring market last may. i had a hunch i liked it, but i wasn't completely convinced. i did know i loved the finished quilt hanging in the moda booth. it was a buzzing with bumble bees.

on their blog they describe it like this...as the drawings began to come alive… we noticed that a number of them… began to give off this sort of English Tea Room / Victorian Wallpaper sort of vibe… with a somewhat retro flair (though very subtle).  interesting description.

i've been cutting and folding flora all afternoon and i've decidied i like it. i really, really like it.  take a look at their blog.  it is extremely enjoyable to view.  i am anxious to see what you all do with flora.

hometown...

by sweetwater. oh how i love thee...  

actually i love everything by this talented mother/daughter trio. a while back they talked a little about hometown on their blog.  included on a few bolts are the names of more than 1,000 towns submitted by their loyal followers and readers. chances are you could make something with this fabric and send it to anyone of your friends and they would be able to find a town they onced lived in.

lisa, karla and susan also have a wonderful new book out named...sweetwater's simple home. we have a few copies for your purchase. it includes several wonderful projects for things around your home.

we first introduced you to our newest creature...mr. fox created by ohsweetlulu last week. he is surrounded by quilt creations by crystal at frivolous necessity, and sunnysidedesigns2. the tumbler topper by peanutbutter14, bags by queenbeequilting and njayedesigns.  the adorable dress and tie are hand stitched by twosistersoriginals.