Fluttering By - Butterfly Swirl & Phoebe - NEW in our stores

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Butterfly Swirl from Baum Fabrics is a lovely, modern, botanically inspired collection bursting with color. Looking for black and white? Look here. Love the pinks and brights showing up for Spring? Look for that here, too. We love this collection so much that we're putting together combos of flowers, butterflies, dots and zebra for our Sewing & Stitchery Expo booth aprons! I love the way this picture shows prints from the collection bursting forth above the row of bolts. Enjoy it now at all our stores (except Outlet on 4th), or look for it at our 2011 Sewing Expo booth!

Speaking of color - the Phoebe collection from In The Beginning Fabrics is ready to supply you with all you need! I love collections like this - there's a color and style for everyone and they all work so well together. This picture shows a few prints from the pink and blue colorways, but be sure to look for the red colorway, too, at all our stores.

And if you love In The Beginning Fabrics (and who doesn't?), plan to treat yourself to a visit with Sharon & Jason Yenter, the designing mother/son duo behind this fabulous locally owned company. The Yenters will be appearing at our Puyallup Store After Hours Party on Thursday, March 3rd after the Sewing Expo closes. We'll be making a very special announcement at that time, too - you'll love it! Stay tuned to our newsletter and web site or stop by our booth for the details. It's going to be great!

~ Annette

Oceanica - Here at Last!

We knew this collection was going to be a hit because you've been asking for it for months! I am thrilled to announce that Oceanica from In the Beginning has arrived (or will soon arrive) at all our stores (except Outlet on 4th). Exceptionally brilliant colors and swimmingly delightful designs will lend themselves beautifully to quilting and home decor. Start with the sensational panel, then add in the gorgeous coordinates for waves of creative inspiration! Hurry, this won't last long. (Click on the picture to see a larger image.)

Kids, The Northwest, Dad & Christmas - New Fabrics for Everyone This Week!

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One Bizillion BC! Freshly arrived from RJR Fabrics at our Everett, Bellevue, Northgate and Puyallup stores. The cheerful bright dinosaur panel and bursting with fun border stripe paired with our cool coordinates will be sure to delight the dino lover in your life.

Love the Northwest and all things forest? Although the gorgeous collection of RJR Fabrics above is called Autumn Sunset, it's perfect for any time of year here in the Pacific Northwest. The stunning block panel can stand on it's own as a quilt focal point, be cut into pillow fronts or adorn a tote bag. Add the softly falling leaves as a crowning touch! Available at our Everett, Bellevue, Northgate and Puyallup stores now and coming soon to Bremerton.

Okay, Northwest lovers - come and get your fabric! In addition to RJR's cool North by Northwest Postacrds fabric (top) and our very own 'can't get it anywhere else' Washington fabric from In the Beginning (bottom), we just received Northwest Road Trip from RJR, too. Designed by Lynette Jensen, this is a fabulous fabric with a wonderful vintage feel to it's design. Wouldn't Dad love boxers, an apron or cushions for the man cave out of this??? Available at all stores (Road Trip coming soon to Bremerton)!

And speaking of Dad . . . if he's a car or fix-it guy, we've got the perfect collection for a quick Father's Day gift sewing session. Be A Man from Free Spirit fabric designed by artist Douglas Day captures the essence of all things traditionally known as manly, but tool toting women will want to help themselves to some of these vibrantly colored prints, too. Not a new collection, so hurry in before it's gone! Available at our Everett, Bellevue, Northgate and Puyallup stores.

We're gearing up for our annual Christmas in July Cafe event at all our stores (except Outlet on 4th), so I thought you'd enjoy seeing two new Christmas prints hot off the truck. Tidings from Benartex echoes everything you've come to love in the wonderful Art to Heart books. Even if you're not a quilter, you'll enjoy using the Tidings of Great Joy panel (top left) and the Nativity figures (top center) that come on the panel. A fun, easy sew project for you and the kids. Quilters will find lots of holiday inspiration in the whole collection! Available at all our stores (except Outlet on 4th). P.S. Christmas in July tickets are ready at the stores now, too and will be available online soon!

On the first day of Christmas, Moda brought to me . . . a collection of beautiful flannel and cotton! The 12 Days of Christmas artfully blends traditional holiday colors with a touch of modern flair. On the top row, you'll see our three flannels and the bottom two rows showcase the cotton prints from the collection. You'll love them all! Available at Everett, Bellevue, Northgate and Puayllup.

Have fun shopping! I'll have more for you next week.   ~ Annette