Binding Tool

Once in a long time we come across a tool that is worth the money. Yesterday I tried the Fons & Porter binding tool. I absolutely love it! No math, no resewing, no extra bulk to fit in and not too short.

I followed the instructions and photos. I was done in half the time and needed only tea (not something stronger) afterwards. I found the instructions on their website but you could call to arrange a demo sometime.

Batting Seam Tape

Here is the first of 24 ideas for Christmas gifts for your favourite quilter.

Batting tape is a fusible tape to use with batting scraps. Butt same type batting pieces together and fuse with this tape. At $6.59 per 10 yard roll, it would be worth using for larger pieces of batt to make up a queen size and be more even than one pieced with a zigzag stitch.

Spot has arrived!

We have been waiting for this line of fabric since seeing it at Quilt Market in Minneapolis last May. Children have been enjoying Eric Hill's lift-the-flap adventures with Spot and his family for 25 years. There is a free pattern using the Spot line at http://www.andoverfabrics.com/

The panels make perfect 20 inch pillows for cuddle time. I'm off to make mine now....

'Hot Cakes' Oven Mitts

At the quilting retreat, I decided the first project would be something fast so I would accomplish one thing. So I made these oven mitts from the pattern by 'Susie C Shore Designs'.

We will have a class on Monday December 6 at 9am. The $20 for the class includes the pattern. I can make a kit for anyone who wants one. Use insulated batting for protection.

They are so much fun to make! I want to make one for all my family this Christmas. I can't wait to decide which 'icing' fits each family.

Off to bake cupcakes...

Time Flies

Once again time has flown so quickly it's been almost 3 months since I posted. Yikes! With so many new fabrics, patterns and other items I will post regularly We have been working to rearrange, reduce older inventory and add new. There's too much to put on the 'What's New' webpage.

The 38 bolts of brushed flannel plaid, which Tim ordered, arrived this week.

The 50 bolts of new Imperial Fusions from Robert Kaufman, which I ordered, arrived this week.

Maybe we should have some blog specials for those who like to follow....hmmm...

Off and running but I'll be back soon!

Very Series Quilt Kit

It arrived today! We are busily making kits for the Eric Carle quilt called 'The Very Series'. You can see it at http://www.andoverfabrics.com/ in their free pattern section. The picture there is much clearer.

Let us know if you want one saved for you.

August News

We are working at rearranging the fabric to make room for great new fabric. Lots of bolts and fat quarters are being added to the sale rack, including Asian prints for the first time.

Check out Anna Griffen's Christmas line, Georgette Christmas, at http://www.baumtextile.com/. We will be kitting the free patterns. Let us know if you want one. Email if you want to know more about price and colourways, themarshstore@execulink.com

If you are in more of an autumn mood, check out Red Rooster for 'Harvest Town'. We have the whole line in 5 m cuts so don't delay if you see something you like at http://www.redroosterfabrics.com/.