We spent yesterday with Linda our Trend-Tex rep ordering fabric for the fall. It was impossible to choose from all these gorgeous Hoffman batiks!

The batik shelves are overflowing due to the arrival of the Tonga Batiks earlier this week. This got me thinking that it was about time to reorganize the shop. Several hours of moving bolts and shuffling fat quarters later, I’m really happy with the way it looks! I found lots of ‘skinny bolts’ so we’ve decided to have start a Skinny Bolt Sale section. When you purchase these fabrics, you will get 15% on a 0.5 m minimum cut or 20% off when you finish the bolt. There are lots of great fabrics here! Also, don’t forget to check out the Clearance Crib for fabrics reduced by 40%. Clearance patterns are 3 for $15!

Diane dropped in on the week-end with her finished quilt. It’s a beauty! The pattern is “Under Construction” from The Country Quilter.

We’re expecting a new shipment of Tonga Batiks sometime next week. We will be cutting some of them up as kits to make this gorgeous quilt called ‘Desert Nine-Patch’ designed by Karen Montgomery for Timeless Treasures. The finished quilt will measure 67″ x 83″, about a twin size. A cinch to make!

Today we were setting up our booth at Neilson Park Creative Centre for ‘Quilt Fever 2010′. Presented by the Etobicoke Quilters’ Guild, this show will chase away the last of the winter blahs while inspiring you in all your quilting endeavors. The show runs Friday and Saturday, 10:00 to 5:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 4:00. See you there!

Here are more new batiks, these are from Princess Mirah. Yummy!

We thought you’d like to see a photo of Leslie’s Beginner Machine Piecing class in progress. The students have (mostly) finished their quilt tops and are learning how to machine quilt. The next session of this very popular class will begin in January!

Bali Pops are now in stock! There are 5 new delicious assortments of these 2 ½” strip collections. With names like Mocha Mint, Green Tea, Berry Bliss, Spumoni and Cappuccino they’ll be hard to resist!

Lots of new batiks have arrived this week. It’s great to have so many new choices!

‘Dashing Roses’ by Patricia Bravo of Art Gallery Fabrics is a sophisticated collection for fall. Known for her “out of the ordinary” use of design and colour, Patricia’s fabrics lend themselves to a wide variety of uses from quilts and home décor to garment and accessories.

The new Wall Calendar from the American Quilter’s Society for 2010 is now in stock.  Each month brings you a picture of an amazing quilt that was one of the winners at the 2009 AQS Quilt Show and Contest.  This calendar will inspire you daily!

Some new batiks have arrived from the Chop Chop collection from Kaufman!

Here’s a selection of cute new prints from the Animal Party collection also by Kaufman.  Designed by Amy Schimler, these fabrics are perfect for kid’s quilts.  Watch for the panel print to arrive soon!

Suzi is just putting the finishing touches on this gorgeous new quilt made from the pattern All Squared Up and available as a kit featuring Hoffman Batiks.  The colours are amazing!

All Squared Up Kit

Have you ever made sampler blocks but wished for a “jazzier” way to set them?  We are now stocking patterns from Quakertown Quilts that will help you with ideas for interesting sashing and layout options that you may never thought of on your own.

This is your last weekend to view this year’s Paint Can Challenge quilts, so if you haven’t had a chance to vote for your favourite please drop by!