Tuesday, February 9, 2010

A Fun Class

Kathy's class, "The Fabulous Sewing Tote" last Saturday, was a big success! Almost everyone in the class took home a finished project!!! That's really something!! I think they all had a good time too. This little tote is just the right size to take all your goodies to class, and sturdy enough to even hold a small sewing machine.


Here's Jennifer showing off her finished project. She just got a sweet new feather weight sewing machine for Christmas, so now she can bring it to class in style. We may have to schedule this class another time!

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Smooth Sailing


This time of year is always busy for me. Soo many quilts that I have to get done. The Tri County Quilt tour is almost here and I am done with my quilt. TA DA!!!!! If your not familiar with this event. It's lots of fun. Basically you will be going to 15 of the best quilt shops in the northwest. At each shop you will pick up an original block pattern that was designed by the shop for this tour. Then...... you get to see what each of us have come up with using our own fabrics and layouts. this will be our third year and customers have raved about how different, and beautiful the quilts are in each shop. Here is a sneak peek of my block. The quilt will be hung in the shop on March 1st. Stop by and see it and pick up information on the tour.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

The 2010 Winter Olympics Has arrived at Aunt Mary's!

First, I want to thank all of you that made Aunt Mary's 10th anniversary celebration such a fun time. I had fun all week, but Saturday was really a fun time! Thank you all for making Aunt Mary's what it is! I would never have made it ten years if I didn't have all you wonderful friends.

Now, Check out this cute quilt with the winter Olympics all over it. It's a really easy little quilt kit. It would make a great remembrance of a trip to Vancouver or just trip to the couch to watch it on TV. There are only ten days left before the Olympics start. I always love to watch the amazing athletes do what they do and make it look easy. This year is even more exciting as we have it all happening right out our back door. Maybe Aunt Mary's will get to welcome some of the spectators traveling up north. I hope so!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

The Story Of My Life In One Picture


Sunday, January 24, 2010

Happy Anniversary!

Happy anniversary Aunt Mary!!! Yep it's been an absolutely wondrous ten years. I can not begin to express how I feel when I look back over the last ten years. I have made so many wonderful friends, had some fun times and made some great memories. I FEEL SOOOOO LUCKY!!! Really! What other job could ever be better? As I was making the slide show of the last ten years, I loved seeing how far the shop has come. From the very beginnings before there was even fabric, and even seeing how big my son has gotten. He's a man now! To a full shop with great quilts fabric and people.
WOW! There were some bittersweet moments also seeing pictures of some dear friends that are no longer with us. (Well, maybe I still feel Joanne sometimes. I will always miss her)

Most of all, I feel very grateful to all my wonderful friends and customers that made it a success! If It were not for you, Aunt Mary's would not be here. THANK YOU!!!!
I hope you all can come to the big party on Saturday, January 30th to help me celebrate.
Here's to another Ten!!!!



Thursday, January 21, 2010

Spring Is On It's Way


It's a sure sign when the pretty spring colors start to arrive in the shop. This group from Clothworks just sings springtime





Some great new fabrics from Kaffe Fasset and his partner Brandon, have just arrives and they are truly lovely!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Valentines For Your Valentine

Remember the cute, easy Christmas tree napkins? Well now you can make Valentines!!! Very simple. Cut them out... Sew right sides together... turn.. press and VOILA!!! Very sweet!! The kit makes four napkins.
We have some sweet valentine fabrics to choose from if you would like to make your valentine something special. It's not too late and you can keep it simple.....How about a Valentine Pillow Case? Or place mats to go with your napkins?

Happy Valentines Day! it's so important in life to never pass up a chance to say "I LOVE YOU"