the fifty dollar guess...

i am simply giddy when things turn out even better than one can anticipate. remember the bolt guessing game? we had a winner. spot on. the final count was exactly 104 bolts...

and the reply from slfranks4 read 104.   i was unable to link to her email from the blog response. so i posted it here and on facebook.  several days went by and i heard nothing. just as i was about to send out a last minute sos, i recieved an email from shannon, thrilled to be the winner.

you want to know how she guessed the correct number?  she didn't. her seven year old daughter did. turns out it is her school id number.  ahhhh...how sweet is that!!! rumor has it though...there may be an ongong discussion as to who gets to pick the fabric on their next visit:)  we can't wait to see you shannon and ella!!

it pays to follow jellen's blog...stay tuned for our next give-a-way very soon.

sunday sweetness...

down right perfect is one of the newest books in our store.  it's not exactly about quilting. rather it is about a topic that is near and dear to our hearts...

it's about the beauty and intrigue of having a child with down syndrome. we sell fabric. yet we sell so much more here. it's an experience. for us and hopefully for our customers.  it is also our mission to hire and educate others about down syndrome.  this adorable book makes that task just a little easier. to learn more about this book and read sarah's review click here.

batik brightness...

i've often heard january in ohio described as dreadful...

so we came up with a plan for the front window to brighten your day.  even the mailman has taken notice.  we have over 100 new bolts of bright batiks in stock.  and just in case you haven't heard...they are on sale just this weekend. buy one yard and receive a second yard for free.  full yard cuts only. sale ends at 5:00 on saturday 1/28.

  

a stitch in color...

it's no secret...we love color.  and so does malka dubrawsky. which makes us so excited to present our newest collection...a stitch in color...

if you're not familiar with malka, head on over to her blog. there you will find lots of inspiration. if you'd like to touch a sample of her work, we were so lucky to snag one of her original creations.  do see the pillow standing up? it was actually made by malka in her hand dyed fabrics. i think moda did an excellent job of recreating her vision.  if you're interested in precuts come quickly, they are almost gone. 

happy new year...

our moto of the year...

brought to us by our friends at moda/united notions.

eye candy just in...

we have the entire colletion of new tropicana batiks from moda on display...

colorful mosaic of stamps...

as i was gathering all the completed frequent fabric follower cards for the year, i discovered they create an inspiring little visual...

  
a few fun facts: we have 203 redeemed fabric cards, 34 charm packs and 8 jelly rolls cards.  how do your cards look?  are you getting closer to receiving free merchandise?

ohio in shock...

actually, i am a little in shock. but i promised myself there would be no all nighters this year. no panic attacks in the eleventh hour as the deadline approached...

yes my friends, our state of ohio sales tax report is filed and paid. early in fact. so early, i received a $44.16 discount.  woo hoo!! 

we have a winner...

the mountain of empty bolts...wow, you blew us away with your support of our end of year clearance sale. before we announce the winner let us show you the entire stack...

from katrina, penney, vicki, aimee, sarah(not pictured) and i, thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU. and now for the final count...

drum roll...104...and we have a guess right on the money.  slfranks4 you are the winner!!! email us with your contact info please and we will get your gift card right out to you. 

want to see what happened in the hallway last night...click here.

open + counting...

yes, we are back to our normal hours today. and we're just about to begin counting the empty bolts...

have you made your guess yet for a chance to win a $50 gift card?  check out this post for all the details

store CLOSED

due to the first artic blast of the year, the store will be closed on tuesday, january 3.

please check back for wednesday hours.