Spring-A-Thon Patterns

I have to admit with only one day left of March can we please all have a little spring weather? Today was a balmy 58. I know too most people this would seem cold but to us in Bend, Oregon it was shorts n flip flop weather!

As our weather transitioned from side-ways snow to the balmy 58 I was thinking what patterns do we currently have in-stock that are perfect for spring and summer?

I walked through the warehouse today and randomly picked a couple patterns from previous years that are best-sellers during the dog-days of summer.

The Bridget and Lucy patterns are all used with Moda Jelly Rolls and remember these patterns can all be purchased through our company. I chose one of the four patterns but all four are available for purchase.

Hot Scott Patterns has a variety of patterns but two of the most popular ones during the summer are the Cargo Shorts and Bermuda Shorts. Please check back soon for their newest patterns on our website.

And we have come to The Handmade Dress with Miss Lily an adorable little bubble dress.....

I will be adding more of our favorite dog-days of summer patterns to our blog in the coming days! Do you follow our facebook page? If not you really should because I add the pattern of the day and all new patterns as they are released from the designers.

Is there anything you would like us to add to our blog, fb page, twitter, website, or pattern companies?

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and hope to hear from you all soon! Now don't forget we are your one-stop distributor with all the greatest boutique style sewing patterns for all your customers' needs.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

I am not Irish. I am Norwegian so in retrospect this Holiday really means nothing to me. In fact I feel odd calling it a Holiday because is it one? I think as one person told me earlier today it is really an excuse for drinking beer. I am (surprisingly) not going to discuss the weather because I am currently stationed at Mt. Hood for a couple days and am enjoying the beautiful winter wonderland around me.

Now with all of that out of the way....I can start talking about all the exciting things going on at Creative Smocking in the next couple of months.

Are you ready for Easter? Do you have your new patterns purchased in your shop or are you a customer shopping for that special pattern?

Who is going to Salt Lake for Quilt Market? I will be going but as an attendee....I am planning on being in town for one day and then travelling around Utah. I haven't been to Utah since the olympics....what a shame Quilt Market isn't in the winter! Does any of my Utah friends out there have suggestions of places to go? Sadly i've really only been to SLC and Park City. I am thinking about Moad but that might be too long of a drive?

The Oliver S patterns will be released soon (april). I highly suggesting pre-ordering these patterns because we our shipment is a set quantity and usually sells out....so Pre-Ordering is highly important!

Spring Forward

I was just informed this weekend we will be spring forwarding. It sorta seems like we just changed our clocks? I guess time just goes too fast! In the spirit of spring forwarding this must mean warmer weather, longer nights, bbq'n is on the horizon! I couldn't be more pleased since I woke up to snow this morning.

On another note we have many excellent new patterns coming out for Spring.

Bonnie Blue has three new patterns and two revised and are available now in our shop.

A couple new ones from Oliver + S are now on our website and available for Pre-Order with a release in April. The book from Liesl is also available now.

The ladies at Marie Madeline have a new peasant style dress and will be in our shop early next week.

The Sew Sensible pattern "Hope Joy" has been revised and is now Hope Joy Bubble Top & Twirl Skort.

All the YLI ribbon is 30% off! We still have many colors available!

Last Day of the Month-thankfully

Today is thankfully the last day of February! I am ready for spring. I prefer summer dresses, skirts, and warm weather. If you have read my previous posts or comments on our facebook page then you know I live in snow country but really prefer warm weather.

Today we received four new spring inspired patterns from Bonnie Blue. Hopefully the patterns were pre-ordered because those will be shipped first. Otherwise you might need to wait for a 2nd shipment.

Easter is April 24th. There is still a lot of time to purchase and sew up something cute for your little one or yourself. I think its always important to wear something new for any holiday or perhaps its my excuse for a new outfit.

February is Coming to an End

Are you tired of shoveling snow? Are you ready to start seeing spring flowers?

We had a very warm month of January with highs in the 60's while the majority of the Eastern United States was buried in feet of snow! I was starting to believe winter was over here in Oregon and spring was on the way. My dream for an early spring was tarnished a week ago after we received 9 inches of snow in one night. I figured ok, this was a random thing after all we have global warming here on the west coast. No we have had several storms since with the grandiose on saturday bringing another foot of snow. At this point, i've given up shoveling the walk and I drive over the mounds of snow.

Are you wondering why I am writing about the snow in Oregon? It's simple. I am ready for Spring, fresh new flowers popping up in my flower beds, and new patterns.

Our new patterns for Spring are starting to slowly trickle in and I am thrilled because this means spring weather is around the corner and I no longer have to wear my Norwegian sweaters (ok but I love them), sorels, etc.

So without further ado here is the list we have of today available for pre-order! It's very important to Pre-Order the patterns because they do Sell-Out and I know you want your customers to shop from you and not elsewhere.

Bonnie Blue:
Abigail (replaces Kayla)
Cassie
Holly Hunter (replaces previous Holly Hunter)
Jenna Leigh (replaces Lindsey)
Summer Irene

Pintucks & Pettiecoats
Baby Lyric Long Romper

Sew Sensible
Hope Joy Bubble Top & Skirt

Australian Smocking & Embroidery issue 93 has sold out! We are expecting Issue 94 in April.