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.



win $50 in free fabric...

just how many empty bolts can one stack in a day...

guess the correct number in this entire stack and you will win a $50.00 gift certificate to jellen's.  should no one answer correctly, the closest guess without going over will win.  simply leave your answer in our comment section on this blog post.

p.s. and most importantly thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU our amazing customers for your support this year.  We could not have done it without you!!!!!

last call...

it's a balancing act...

what are you waiting for?  the $5.00 per yard sale ends today!!!  5:00 p.m. 

going, going...

gone.  don't wait one more minute.  your favorite fabrics are heading out the door...

...without you.  just two more days of the $5.00 a yard year end clearance sale. nothing held back.

a sale so simple...

you don't even need to think about it.  just jump in your car and come.  it's our annual end of year clearance sale where all collection fabric is simply...

that's right. $5.00 per yard nothing held back. includes cottons, laminates and pre-quilted fabrics. *price does not apply to previous purchases or to special orders. no rainchecks. sale concludes at 5:00 on saturday, december 31.

sunday sweetness...

our sunday sweetness this week is so very special to us.  we are going to introduce you to all of the sweet angels we have been able to sponsor this holiday season through reece's rainbow because of the generosity of you, our wonderful customers with your gift card donations. 

sunny born august 2011

serena born august 2011

kylen born august 2011

maribel has found her family

mara born january 11

emilie has found her family

all of these precious girls were born with down syndrome and are currently living in orphanages.  they are available for adoption unless they have been fortunate enough to have found their family during this holiday angel tree mission. the cost of adoption is quite high which is why we have committed to financially help as many families as possible.  thank you for helping us do that. 

twenty four

well here it is the 24th of december. christmas eve. i woke up wondering if we would have any customers today. sure enough and the first sale of the day...

just wanted to share that little numerical coincidence with you and let you know we will be here until 5:00 pm. so far, gift certificates seem to be the most requested item.  i'm thinking there are going to be some very happy quilters come morning. 

there's still time

to make that perfect connection...

...you get just what you want and your loved one only has to make one stop...without the hassle of a crowded parking lot and long checkout lines.  gift certificates can be written for any amount desired. we will be open friday 12/23 and saturday 12/24 from 10-5.

two is better than one...

have you driven by the shop lately?  if not, we have a little surprise...

our sweet southern belle has brought in a second dress for us to display. for this one she chose the deep red poinsettia print from basicgreys' jovial collection. then around the bottom she took a panel from kate spain's twelve days of christmas and created a border. very clever this bonnie gal is. then around the middle she has used a square print from ready, set, snow by me and my sister. i just love them both.

this red dress is also available on bonnie's etsy site.  remember though, it is an ooak (one of a kind) so when it is sold there are no more.      

sunday sweetness...

this weeks sweetness comes courtesy of a sweet southern belle.  bonnie recently moved from georgia to be closer to her grandkids. she found our shop the very week we opened and we are so delighted she did, for she brings us adorable treasures such as this...

to display in our front window.  she has taken bits of twelve days of christmas and flurry by kate spain along with ready, set, snow by me and my sister all for moda to create this ooak (one of a kind) fashion.  it is available for sale on bonnie's etsy shop, bonbonoriginals. 

oh and speaking of snow...let's give bonnie a round of applause for braving our first official snowfall of the year this weekend. i guess rain, sleet, snow or hail will not keep a good stitcher away from the fabric shop:)  

domestic bliss

alright, i'll admit it.  domestic. bliss.  never would i have thought of putting those two words together.  yet now that i see this...

...it's perfect in every way.  domestic bliss arrived as somewhat of a surprise. as shop owners, sarah and i usually get to see future collections already printed on fabric.  with this one, it was only on paper. like a color copy from the office supply store.  sometimes i refuse to order that way. yet i wanted to have designer liz scott represented in our store, so we went ahead with it.  and i'm so happy we did. we love it!!! as with all precuts, when they're gone, they're gone. so don't wait long.   

sunday sweetness...

we love when adorableness arrives in the shop...

meet remy. isn't she just the cutest. i love how she struck a pose when i brought the camera out. it's never too early to introduce the love of fabric.

shhh...santa arrived...

...a little early...

oh how i love the moment when i hear that big brown truck backing up to our door:)

sunday sweetness...

today's sweetness is inspired by two bunnies who hopped a very long way to arrive in our house...

to read more about their journey hop on over to sarah's blog.  this is our current fig tree corner. i was first drawn to joanna figueroa when her collection mill house inn was introduced. it presented as such a calming group of fabric. shortly after we committed to opening our shop, i knew we would one day have a gathering of fig tree.  and a sweet sight it is.

i've had the pleasure of dealing with so many creative souls to put this display together...

bunnies by leigh-ann & bev of wishful thinking   

strawberry fields quilt on door frame by carly of carlene westberg designs

strawberry fields table runner by nancy of cache creek quilts

mill house in quilt on wall by crystal of frivolous necessity 

apron by dianne of dianne designer aprons

whimsy snuggle quilt on floor pole by janeen of jlquilts

applique table runner on wall by christa & cassaundra of cotton berry quilts

bag by sandy of sandradembroidery 

lovey labels

every single time i cut cape ann, i smile. have you noticed the adorable labels on the selvage...

too cute for...well i guess they are words...simply cute. how's that?  we have the dots in green too.  cape ann was designed by liesl gibson of oliver + s for moda. if you're in the cincinnati area, her trunk show has just arrived at sewn studio. go check it out through 12/9. btw...my peeps tell me sewn is worth the trip. maybe we will see you there one day.