Lots of Bliss, Habitat & Child's Play - NEW in our stores

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Soft and floraly sweet, Bliss from Moda will warm your Fall and keep you toasty all Winter. The top row shows a few of the yummy flannels in the collection and the bottom two rows show some of the lovely, versatile, go-with cottons. You can mix and match to your heart's content! Available at all our stores except Outlet on 4th.

And while we're talking bliss, Valori Wells has designed a cozy new collection called Bliss Flannel for Free Spirit Fabrics. Charming, happy designs that will make great quilts for young, old and in-between. You'll find this at our Bellevue, Everett and Northgate stores right now and it's coming soon to Puyallup.

Habitat is just the kind of 'place' you want to live! The juicy, color drenched aqua/brown colorway above is on our shelves now along with striking black, tan and brown colorways and tons of coordinates. I LOVE the paisley and the stripe and . . .  okay - all of it! From Benartex Fabrics. Get it while it lasts now at Bellevue, Everett and Northgate and watch for it soon at Puyallup.

So sweeeet! Child's Play with Kate & Nate by Sheri Berry is a 'just right' collection of all things boy and girl. The designs include wonderful coordinates, a fabulous border stripe (bottom right), a 'cheater' block panel and a growth chart and baby book panel. Everything you need for the perfect gift, newborn nursery or young child room re-do. Pinks and greens for all your 'Kates' shown above. Look for blues for your 'Nates' in all our stores (except Outlet on 4th), too! From Northcott Fabrics.

~ Annette

New in Our Stores - Fun Flowers, Autumn Medley, Nest & Opal Owl!

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Fun Flowers I & III (shown above) arrived a while back in typical bright and charming style from Lakehouse Dry Goods. You'll find this lively collection at all our stores (except Outlet on 4th) and I found a cool quilt pattern for you, too - look below!

Just click here to download a PDF for this great Pinwheel Party Quilt from the Lakehouse Dry Goods web site. Finished size is about 56" x 64".

I love this collection! It's just bursting with joyous images of falling leaves, newly ripe grapes and wind tossed twigs - perfect for a bit of cozy Fall stitching. Martha Negley designed this artistic Autumn Medley collection for Westminster Fibers and you'll find it now at our Everett, Bellevue, Northgate and Bremerton stores.

Valori Wells grew up in Sisters, Oregon absorbing the magic of her family's quilt store and thinking about the beauty of fabric. Nest, her newest collection for Free Spirit Fabrics is an appealing mix of great coordinates, lovely large scale prints and a beautiful panel that could easily stand all on it's own. You'll find Nest at our Bellevue and Northgate stores only and it's well worth the trip. Just look at the quilt you can make below!

Click here to download a PDF pattern for Valori's fabulous Nest Quilt Pattern! Finished size is approximately 80" x 80".

Whimsically wonderful Opal Owl from Free Spirit Fabrics is just pure fun! Ready to coordinate with oh-so-many of your favorite fabrics for quilting, home decor or dressing a sweet child! You'll find Opal Owl at our Bellevue and Northgate stores only.

Keep stitching!  ~ Annette

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

NEW Fabrics in our Stores! Graduation, Poppy, Hedgehog, Cherish Nature, Royal Mendhi, A for Alligator

They just keep coming in! Look what I found in our stores this week . . .

Perfect for rewarding those who have worked so hard! Graduation from Free Spirit will make great pillows or quilts for the new grads. Available at all our stores (except Outlet on 4th).

Feeling nostalgic? Need a little retro in your sewing life? Poppy from Timeless Treasures will satisfy all your needs! Available at our Bellevue, Everett, Northgate & Puyallup stores.

So sweet! Delightful and charming, Hedgehog from Michael Miller is just right for every age. Available at our Bellevue, Everett, Northgate & Puyallup stores.

From Moda, of course! Butterflies, honeybees and eggs to welcome Spring. Cherish Nature is available at our Everett, Northgate & Puyallup stores.

Royal Mendhi evokes images of the setting sun and beautiful nights in India. A lovely, dramatic collection for you, your quilts and your home from Hoffman Fabrics. Available at our Bellevue, Everett, Northgate & Puyallup stores.

A for Alligator, M for Monkey and on through the alphabet these cute little critters prance! Cottons and flannels combine in a 'sure to please' collection for the little ones in your life and the young at heart, too. From Hoffman Fabrics. Available at all our stores (except Outlet on 4th).

Stay tuned! I'll have more for you in a week or so.

~ Annette