Summer's Over and I am Still Around

I realize when my mom (Cheryl) starts emailing me that I have not updated the blog since June 15 I better get back on the blogging bandwagon.

I will start with saying I had a wonderful and relaxing summer which is probably due to my lack of posts. I now have a facebook page and i'll admit posting there is easy and simply.

Oh goodness we are so busy right now or shall I say bustling (is that even a word) with excitement. We have new pattern designers, the upcoming Fall Quilt Market, and Holiday patterns.

Creative Needle Market

I spent 2 days in Birmingham, AL for the Creative Needle Market. I had such a fabulous time and too finally match a face to all the phone calls and emails with customers and vendors. I am so pleased to be a part of such a wonderful group of ladies. I enjoyed my time down in the South and can not wait for my next trip (January 2011 for those who are keeping track).

Fall Quilt Market 2010

The new patterns have started to trinkle (is that a word) into our shop. I'll be uploading patterns to this blog, FB page, and website as they become available. Most all patterns are all pre-orders and will be available for shipment mid-October.

New Designers

Ok, If you haven't checked our website in a while then you'll want too see all the new designers we have added with more coming in the upcoming weeks.

I am going to add a new pattern designer who is solely selling her patterns on CD's. Let me know what you think, please!

So I come to our Facebook Page. I post all new patterns, pattern of the day, etc on my FB page daily.

If you follow our blog I promise to not be so neglectful.

Tiff

Distributing Scientific Seamstress

I am pleased to announce we are now distributing four patterns from

The Scientific Seamstress.

Each of the four patterns contain multiple design options and cover a wide range of sizes. The instructions are written in a clear, logical manner with extreme attention to detail. Whether you are a new or seasoned sewer you will appreciate the simplicity of the designs and the clarity of the instructions.

The instructions contain full-color for very clear explanation of the sewing steps, and provide a great deal of visual instruction.

Discounted Patterns

Have you checked out our "Clearance" link on the CS website? Have you ever wondered what happened to a certain (out-of-print) pattern and if you can still locate one? If you can imagine after being in business for 33 years we have many patterns that are now out-of-print but available exclusively through CS. I also have many, many patterns that we need to clear-out of the warehouse to make room for all the new ones arriving daily. I think everyone likes a deal so check it out today!

I have a new "Vendor Clearance" link on the website. If you remember the vendors name but not the pattern, simply click on their direct link to all the clearance items.

I also will be adding (in the coming days) a damaged pattern and pleater section. From time-to-time I receive returned patterns that are slightly damaged but can no longer sell. The pleaters I will be re-selling will have replacement needles and tested.

Make it a Great Day!

June 2010 Patterns

How are you all doing? I have been gone for awhile but am back with new patterns from Quilt Market. I am really pleased with a couple of these new designers...they are so talented!

Do you follow us on Facebook? If not you should because I upload all the newest patterns on Facebook, as soon as the patterns are uploaded to the website.

I have not listed the entire list of new patterns. If you visit our website the entire listing of all patterns new are on our homepage.

We are now carrying "Retro Mae" a 6-pattern collection.

A new Adorable bag and accessory pattern line from "Hemma Designs"

Australian Smocking & Embroidery 91

Looks like i'll be a little busy before I head off to MN.

Today we received Australian Smocking & Embroidery 91. I will start shipping auto's on Wednesday and hopefully get everyone's magazines out before next week.

Included in this issue:

Ava: a Vibrant floral dress with fully smocked bodice.

Bella Rose: Beautiful bishop dress for babies.

Caitlan: Cheerful striped dress with smocked insert.

Babe in the Woods: Delightful batiste square yoke dress

Frockstar: Gorgeous Amy Butler print bubble dress

The little bookwarm: Pretty dress with co-ordinating bag

Objet De'Art: Sumptous silk cushion featuring italian smocking

Lemon Fizz: pique dress with beaded smocking.