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Hoopsister's Sisterhood EmbroiderBlock of the Month

Progress on the store sample...

Coming in January 2018....

Election Day - today

Among the other things going on to include the recent Daylight Saving Time and change in weather (drop in temps with a chance of snow today), we are going through the process of selecting "elected" officials and making decisions on a possible increase in taxes and mills to support our schools and tourism income. On a personal note, I a running for City Council at Large for our small town as a small business owner and supporter of what we could become. We love out little quilt shop and whether or not I win or lose, we'll continue to bring you the product, projects and support you need to make your world a better place. Remember, we just came from Houston with a lot of ideas and currently having our 5th anniversary sale in Canon or the next week. Elect to stop by and visit before your fabric is gone!

Houston - some final thoughts

One of main reasons we went to Houston was to gather ideas that we could bring to our stores there in Canon and Pueblo. Another was to select new fabric that few in our area would have on their shelves. We hope you'll stop by - we will have new bolts of fabric coming in almost weekly. Thanks for indulging me for this past week. Here is a sample of what we're bringing in 2018.

Another Houston vendor - leather as a medium

I have several pictures of a booth that again, caught my eye. Mostly because instead of fabric, the artist used stitched leather. Olde City Quilts from from Burlington, New Jersey with artist Cathy Wiggins convinced me the technique was simpler than it looked. I was sold.

This particular journal cover was said to be made in 15 minutes.

Leather - once again, like the wool a few days before - may be a class in the future. Any thoughts?

I hope to have a sample in the store soon.

 

Beach Babes - My cousin Kathy really likes this rendition of girls gone wild.

I think this piece of quilting art speaks for itself. If you need me to translate, sure I will try, but please use your imagination. Its cute.

So much more from Houston, so little time.

This is a simple quilt that I would like to make sometime. Looks simple. I will let you know.

 

Detail

The Houston Quilt Market 2017 Day 04 Nothing but Peeps

The sugary treats were heavy on the minds of trick or treaters and on several consumer minds. Yes, we needed the sugar buzz and the vendor provided the push we needed to get through the day.

The Houston Quilt Market 2017 Day 04 We're home now but....

...still offering possible projects we hope to bring to our stores in Canon and Pueblo. Several customers have asked for wool and projects using the material. Here is the booth of Wooley Felted Wonders. They offer ironing mats (of wool), dryer balls (of wool), pin cushions (yes, wool), etc. I love the feeling and warmth wool offer. I think you should too.

Several other vendors were offering wool products as well. Here is a sample we think might make some good upcoming classes. Any thoughts?