Free Fabric!

I love my local quilt shop, A Scarlet Thread! The owners, Ken and Karen Taylor, have created an atmosphere where shopping is so much fun. Their employees, who they call their "quilt divas", are warm, welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They cater to their customer's every whim. There are several times I have mentioned something new on the quilt market and they either (a) already have it in the store (b) have it ordered and it's on its way or (c) get it in stock because I mentioned it. What more could you ask for in a quilt shop? How about FREE FABRIC? 

Last week was A Scarlet Thread's 9th birthday. In those nine years they have been in three locations and each has gotten bigger and even better, but has never lost the personal touch they are known for. They celebrated with three days of "Buy 9 yards, get 9 yards free"! Who could possibly pass that up???

Not this girl! I need more fabric like I need another hole in my head, but I could not let this opportunity go by without taking advantage of it.

I had no idea what I was going to buy when I walked in the door, but I don't ever have to look hard to find something I "need" for my stash. Since I am so drawn to polka dots these days, I picked out grey, yellow, red and blue dots and got a yard of each. I found a terrific green that would be wonderful in my new "brights" stash. Two Kim Diehl fabrics, two neutrals and three Kansas Troubles rounded out my purchases. I bought four yards of two of the KT to use for backings. Two of the bolts I bought had a small amount left after my one yard purchase, so I went ahead and bought it too. My total yardage ended up being 18 3/4 yards. 

I had done some rough math at home before I left. The fabrics were approximately $12/yard and I was going to be paying for nine yards. That's rouhly $108 + tax. Plus I was getting nine more yards for free! Sweet!!! To make it all even better, I had a $100 gift certificate from my mother-in-law to spend! 

So, with tax and after my gift certificate, I spent a grand total of $28.30 for 18 3/4 yards of fabric!! Win-win!! I am a happy camper.  :)

Disclaimer-The opinions expressed in this blog post are mine. A Scarlet Thread has not sponsored this post or paid me in any way for writing this. 

Trunk Show with Jodi Barrows

What a talented woman Jodi Barrows is! On Tuesday my local quilt shop, A Scarlet Thread, had Jodi for a visit and a wonderful trunk show. She performs magic with her Square in a Square ruler. 

I asked Jodi before she started speaking if she minded if I took a few pictures of her during her talk and blogged about her. She graciously said that she did not mind at all. So, here is a little look at Jodi and her Square in a Square quilts.

                 

     Jodi is talking about "option 1" with her ruler.  

      

Jodi is demonstrating how easy it is to use the ruler.

This quilt is called All Spruced Up. The pattern is a

 free download on Jodi's website. 

This quilt is being held by Jodi's husband, Steve. 

It is called Primitive Star.

Another star quilt-this one with a Fall flair.

Even the trumpet blocks on this quilt were made with the SnS ruler.

Jodi told us all about the quilting women in her 

family-this is a picture of her great, great

grandmother, Elizabeth.

This quilt is called Missouri Compromise.

I apologize for the blur!

I have been to Jodi's website. It is filled with her books, fabrics, and rulers, but also with wonderful free videos to help you understand and use your SnS rulers. 

Jodi was a wonderful speaker-so personable and warm. If you are ever have a chance to see Jodi's quilts, don't pass on the opportunity. Her ruler is wonderful. I bought one and can't wait to make a quilt using it. Thanks, Jodi, for a fun afternoon. And thank you, A Scarlet Thread, for hosting Jodi.

Happy Quilting.

Oh, So Proud!

The new Better Homes and Gardens Quilt Sampler magazine is out! I have been looking forward to this issue for months. You see, my favorite quilt shop is in it. On page 58 is the write up for A Scarlet Thread in McDonough, GA. The owners, Karen and Ken Taylor, are two of the nicest people you would ever want to meet and I just could not be happier for them. 

Karen and Ken have made their shop into a fabulous quilting destination. Walking through the front door will awaken and excite your senses. Everywhere you look, you are inspired to create. If this shop doesn't get your juices going, nothing will! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. 

A Scarlet Thread offers everything a quilter or craft sewer needs-from applique to zippers and everything in between.