Saturday, September 25th, 2010
Midwest Sewing Center at 7348 W. 21st Wichita, Ks, 316-722-9737
graciously invited me to display a trunk show at their west store location.
Midwest carries an unbelievable selection of sewing and embroidery machines, including
Bernina! They offer an extensive list of sewing classes including quilting and embroidery classes.
I was sew excited to display my Baby Business fabrics in the front window!
On Saturday, November 13, from 10 a.m. to Noon, I will be at Midwest Sewing
to answer questions and discuss fabric and pattern design. My patterns will be available for sale as well.
I can’t wait to see you there!
Friday, September 10th, 2010
Lisa at Picket Fence Quilt shop has this simply smart idea..
She choose 5 fat quarters from my In The Nest fabric line and wrapped them around card stock, slipped them in a clear zip bag..
display with the model and pattern . A pre-packaged sample pack!
Sew Simple!
Pick up a Fall Newsletter at Picket Fence Quilt Company 7130 W Maple, #230 Wichita, KS 67209 Phone: (316) 558-8899 (or request to be added to email list) to find out about upcoming fall classes!
Picket Fence is one of the many shops participating in the 12th Annual “Shop Hop”.
This fun event will be October 1st, through 3rd.
Charlotte’s Sew Natural is also participating in the event, click here for more info.
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Stephanie, Beverly and myself (from right to left) went a-hunting for “the complete shopping experience” here in our home town, Wichita, KS. From curb to cash register, we wanted to feel that, as customers, we were inspired, encouraged and excited about the shop we were in.
Often when traveling, we have those experiences, but sometimes forget about our own backyard. Delano District of Wichita is a delightful place to shop and so we spent the afternoon visiting this area. For lunch, we ate at a lovely cafe, called The Palette Bistro, at 613 Douglas. We loved the painted chalkboard and chalk art!
The food was fresh, the salad crisp, the fruit sweet and the dessert was delicious. We all loved the presentation of the food, the atmosphere of the cafe and the special care of the menu.
Every shop has a “feeling”, an attitude, if you will. We asked the independent business women how they would describe their business in one word, as we informed them we were blogging about our experience. Cindy, owner of Sew Much (shown in the shop window with me) describes her shop as “the unique fabric boutique”. Each time I have visited, she is working on an new display or checking in new product!
Sew Much carries silk, wool, cotton, linen, knits, patterns, notions and more. The shop has a young, vibe, with a wonderful selection of Amy Butler decorator fabrics.
There is a wonderful variety of fabrics for making garments of all types and Sew Much also offers garment sewing classes. I couldn’t get over the pom-pom fringe and oversized rick rack in every color!
Cindy carries my Cute as a Button Baby Jacket pattern.. I like seeing how it looks made in a variety of fabrics. Here she shows it in corduroy.
Visit Cindy at 535 W. Douglas Ste. 130 or online at www.sewmuchonline.com. There are two entrances for convenient access, as additional parking is behind the building.
Just steps away you will find Material Girls Quilt Shoppe at 535 w. Douglas, Ste. 140 (where you can also enter from the front or the back door)!
Owners, Jo & Jan will have a grand opening Sept. 10 & 11th with refreshments and door prizes. The shop has a fresh, modern feel, with fabrics to suit any taste. I encourage you to visit!
Very well done, ladies!
Material Girls describes their shop as “a unique quilting experience”.
Visit their website to find out about fall classes.
We found our way to Twist Yarn Shop at 607 W. Douglas where I ran into Diane Moos, who is a wonderful crochet artist. She and several of the employees were refreshing displays and were hard at work. You can visit Diane on Ravelry.com by looking up GracePlease to see the wonderful crochet dolls she has made.
Twist is full of fantastic selections of yarn, patterns and notions for knitters and crocheters. Shelly has been getting in inventory daily! If you love fiber, this is the place for you!
Here you will also find classes for all skill levels and clubs that meet regularly in the comfortable work area Shelly has set up. KS My Stitch Crochet Guild , a guild my sister, Stephanie and I are all members of meets the third Monday of every month at Twist for programs, show-n-share and refreshments.
Bungalow 26 shop owner, Kelsey Metzinger visited with us about her weakness for “products”. She carries wonderful candles, soaps, lotions.. all the spa goodies we like to spoil ourselves with.
Kelsey describes her shop as eclectic, with a Soho downtown vibe!
Each of the shop owners has done a wonderful job with their displays, store windows and had a unique selection of products to chose from. We were impressed with the cleanliness, the friendly smiles, the helpful inquiries. Each of the shopowners should know the appreciation we have for the hard work well done! Retail therapy accomplished!
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Congratulations to the hardworking gals at Material Girls Quilt Shop in Wichita, KS on your opening! It was an exciting experience visiting this shop. It’s what I call “the complete shopping experience”.
The displays and merchandising were fresh and fabulous. From curb to cash register, these gals have done a fantastic job. I bought a wonderful book, The Gentle Art of Quiltmaking, by Jane Brocket, C&T Publishing and have loved looking through it.
Delightful day of shopping.
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
I have had these shoes running around in my mind for the longest time! Finally, Angie helped me make a darling pattern so I could applique them onto a quilt.
Watch for a free download pattern on the website! I love this argyle fabric on the shoes!
I wish I could make a pair to wear!
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
A wonderful and talented young designer, Jen Eskridge has used some of the Benartex Baby Business fabrics to create a model of her wonderful new quilt, Baby Boxes.
I took this quilt and displayed it in my booth at Spring Market. Jen is celebrating her blog’s birthday next week and will be giving away some patterns and fabrics. One of the prizes is some of my fabrics and some patterns, that is set for Thursday, next week.
She sent me this darling photo of the Baby Box quilts and sweet baby model. If you get a chance, drop in on her blog, www.reannalilydesigns.blogspot.com wish her happy birthday and to get more info on prizes.
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
There are all kinds of joy in life, joy of motherhood, joy of first love, joy of friendship. But there is another joy, Bernina Joy.
The wonderful delight of working on a machine that sews effortlessly! I have been getting to know my new machine and have been testing it quite thoroughly. I can’t say enough how much I love my new Aurora 440!
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
To download pdf pattern, click on image.
To view fabric swatches used in this pattern, visit www.benartex.com, Fabric Gallery, In the Nest & Baby Business by Jackie Clark. Visit my website for more free patterns & helpful hints using my new lines.
Shop Owners, visit Shop Owner Ideas for fast, fun ideas to promote and display these fabrics. 
Download complimentary Border & Bind Baby Quilt tags, kit your fabrics and label!
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