New Reliable Irons + Summer Workshops + Celtic Crossing Quilt

New Reliable Irons + Summer Workshops + Celtic Crossing Quilt

Posted by Jamie Trinier on 3rd Jun 2022

HellOOH Friends! 

In this week's Live, Lesley and I chatted about: 

  • Next Saturday's Open House - with a Template Talk at 11am and 2pm PLUS, we'll be revealing a new block-of-the-month
  • Upcoming workshops in June & July - rope bowl, H bag, EPP thread winder, and "Sit & Stitch" with Marilyn
  • Celtic Crossing Quilt - the quilt that's behind us in the video
  • Reliable irons - 2 models now in stock - learn alllll the reasons we love them 
  • Chic Escape & Daisyfield by Tilda have arrived
  • Bon Voyage from Rifle Paper Co is also here 
  • Last, but not least, Amelia by Makower UK is also in stock now

And, I PROMISE, Tiny Beasts is coming - it takes the distributor a LONG time to ship every shop their order... watch the video for more on the behind-the-scenes info on fabric is shipped.

Otherwise, read on for more information and links!

Jamie

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Summer Sewing & Quilting Workshops

We're excited to announce a few upcoming workshops, all right here in our Calgary shop in June and July!

These workshops are truly that – workshops – and not necessarily formal instruction classes. We'll be there to help you work through questions, but more than anything, they'll be dedicated days to try out and complete a new project.

Read on for more information, or click here to check out all of our upcoming classes and workshops

The Rope Bowl Workshop 

Transform and few meters of clothesline into a handy-dandy bowl!

Bring your machine, fabric scraps and clothesline and whip up a few of these handy bowls.

This workshop will cover construction and how to customize your bowls.

Click here for more details and to sign up.

The H Bag Workshop 

Our new favourite tote of the season is definitely the H Bag by Orange Dot Quilts.

This quick-to-sew versatile tote can be made in four sizes from mini to jumbo.

Perfect for a trip to the market, a trip to the beach or a project bag, we think this tote will soon become your favourite as well!

Click here for more information and to sign up.

Liberty Hexie Thread Keeper 

We all have those embroidery and embellishment threads that come out of their package and there's just no way to tame them! These simple-to-make English Paper Pieced (EPP) hexie flowers may just be the answer.

In this workshop, we will review EPP and dicsuss several alternative products you can use to stiffen your thread keep. We guarantee you won't be able to make just one!

Click here for more information and to sign up.

Sit & Stitch Studio with Marilyn 

Having trouble with your embellishment stitches on Chirp? Is there an embroidery stitch you just can't master? Or just need to get caught up on a block of the month?

Bring any applique, embroidery, or embellishment project to work on, our own Marilyn Carter will be there to offer advice, review stitches and discuss design opportunities you may want to explore.

Sit & Stitch is the first Tuesday of every month - 10:30am-1:30pm.

Call the shop, or reserve your spot online here.

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New Reliable Irons

The new generation of Reliable irons are finally here!

We LOVE these irons and here's why: - Reliable is a Canadian company - They're truly "reliable" and come with a lifetime warranty - You can turn off the auto on/off function, so don't have to wait for your iron to re-heat between piecing sessions (of, if you're forgetful, like Lesley, just keep that function on so you don't leave your iron on for days on end!) - When you touch the handle, it automatically turns the steam on - Their irons make steam using a Patented process, so they don't "spit" steam or leak water

We have two new models in stock – the Velocity 240 and 270 – as well as one other existing models.

Click here to shop.

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Celtic Crossing Quilt

The quilt hanging behind us in the Live is called Celtic Crossing Quilt by Lo & Behold Stitchery [link] in Kaffe with the background fabric from Giucy Giuce.

Buy the Celtic Crossing Quilt pattern here.

Buy Kaffe fabric here.

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Reminder: Open House Next Weekend

Join us for an open house Saturday, June 11th from 10am to 5pm.

Our beloved Marilyn will be giving a "Template Talk" at 11am and 2pm.

She'll be sharing about templates – how to use them and why they're nothing to be afraid of!

Plus, we'll be announcing a new block-of-the-month that day!

Or, if you're just in it for the cookies and coffee, that's great too. :)

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Now In Stock: Chic Escape & Daisyfield by Tilda

They're here, they're here!

Click here to shop.

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Also Available Now: Bon Voyage by Rifle Paper Co

Take a trip around the world to all of our favourite places.

This city-to-countryside-inspired collection features famous landmarks and full florals.

Click here to shop.

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Shop Now: Amelia by Makower UK

This very sweet, simple line from Makower UK has lots of blenders and florals in an almost 1930s style.

Click here to shop.