it's the $5.00 bonus time

so hard to believe 2012 is almost half over.  yet the calendar tells us it is indeed the last week in june... 

which means our semi-annual $5.00 per yard sale starts...today!!!  all collection and batik fabric included. full yard cuts only please. (sale does not include marbles or white on whites and does not apply to previous purchases.

feet in the kitchen sink...

i wash my dirty feet in the kitchen sink...

how about you? 

smokey kind of day...

smoking hot that is. remember that phrase...where there is smoke...

...there must be fire. yikes, yes there was...bright orange flames...shooting close to our new signs. with the electrical box on the ground. no pics because that is the point when i ran for the phone to call 911. no big deal really, they had it out in just a few minutes and soaked the ground really good for us. i was a tad apolgetic to have called, but the captain assured me it was the right thing to do. the ground is so dry right now and fires can spread rapidly he reminded me.

the creative calendar...

at long last, Sarah's sewcial lounge is just about ready to start humming with the sound of machines, friendship and laughter.  the creative calendar booklets arrived from the printer today...

screech...halt...stop the presses. the inside is...up.side.down.  not to worry...they are reprinting and making a quick delivery on friday morning...in the meantime if you are not doing anything this friday night, june 22 from 5-8 or saturday june 23 between 10-5, stop in and have a look for yourself.  it is time for Sarah to finally show off her lounge.    

sample sale...

our first ever sample sale is continuing through this week...

all sales will support families adopting with the assistance of reece's rainbow.

it's father's day...

i originally posted this last year, yet it's message still rings true...and i would like to send out a message to my dad.  he is rarely visible around the house of fabric, but behind the scenes he has been one of my greatest supporters. visiting chamber events, offering business advice, building shelving, even paying invoices to help us get started. jellen's would not be what it is today without his help. not to mention being the best grandfather ever to his precious sarah...

thanks dad. we truly appreciate your help. happy father's day. we love you!!!

when perfection arrives...

there are days when life can just be...frustrating. but then the door chimes and in walks a breath of fresh air...

pure perfection.  sarah and luke.  they have so much to teach me. so much to teach the world.

it's often the little things...

...in life that warm the heart. i was searching for an email address for a customer when i came across this...

it is the writing of my little buddy ammon.  he has been coming in with his mommy since the early days of our shop being open. each and every time he melts my heart. so adorable.  his entire family came in recently. to say goodbye.  that's the hard part of having a shop so close to a university.  we have many transient customers. in this case, dad just graduated from case medical school and is now off to arizona where he will complete his residency in neurosurgery.  i've learned a lot from this family. the commitment it takes to keep others alive.  more importantly, that love keeps it all going. wishing the messegee's the best. we will miss you so much.

planning time...

...in the sewcial lounge. why yes, these are calendar pages you see...

shocking?  i do believe.  but with patience and perseverance, all things are possible.  we are putting the final touches on the next few months.  if you are interested in teaching a class, leading a block-of-the month club, or have any suggestions for what you want to see included in our curriculum, now is the time to let your voice be heard. 

kiss the cook...

just in time for father's day.  or for the barbeque go to guy in your life...

kiss the cook, condiments, ketchup and mustard by michael miller along with turf, plaid and ticking by emily herrick.

the fat quarter bundle belongs to the lucky winner of the guessing challenge on facebook. if you don't follow us over there you might want to. just click the facebook link over to the right of this post.

national donut day...

who knew?  it was on the first of june. i missed it.  but not to worry...

last night my friend catherine, sarah and i made a midnight run to the dunkin'.  i don't know why this has never happened before, but i stared more at their logo than i did the donuts.  four squares, bright pink and orange, white sashing, a little applique.  can you see where this is heading...  

more about malka...

the newest issue of american patchwork & quilting has a very nice article about one of moda's newest designers, malka dubrawsky...

we have both the magazine and much of her fabric in the shop.  as an added treat, we also are lucky enough to have a pillow made by malka herself. come on in to see it.  if you are reading this from affair, send us an email with your contact info and we will be happy to ship the fabric to you.

another box...

of reading material, hot off the press. arrived today...

did you know we are on an automatic delivery rotation with all better homes & garden's quilt magazine products?  they are just about the only thing that arrives by fed ex, so when i see the purple and green truck pull in i know more visual yummies have arrived:)