As
the chill of winter surrounds us, we look for a way to love winter. If
you're an outdoor enthusiast, we find many ways to enjoy it in Minnesota -
snowshoeing, ice skating, winter hikes and picnics and dog sledding to name
a few. If outdoors isn't your game, regardless of where you live, then
the Main Street Cotton Shop offers hundreds of ways to enjoy winter. Making quilts, collecting fabrics and
reading quilt books will help you get through the winter months.
Between the two shops, mail order catalog and our web site, we have lots of
ideas for you.
February is a natural for giving a gift to someone you love. With every
order placed in February, we will send you this wonderful
Made with Love pillow pattern FREE. If you love our sample
and want to make one just like it or give a kit, you can order it today at
this special Valentine price of $15.95 (includes pillow back), regularly
$22.95. The kits consists of red
printed velvet and tone on tone white cotton print fabric for the top and
back. A couple of other Valentine specials are the
Warm Heart Kit,
regularly $108.95 on sale for only $74.95, a snuggly flannel throw to warm
up with. The other great special is
My
Sisters
Garden
table runner.
The pattern is in the
Mostly Table Runners Two book and
is fast, fun and easy. The kit
is regularly $31.95 and on sale this month
for only $23.95. Don't forget to order the book, on sale for only $19.95,
regularly $27.00 (pattern is not included in the kit). Wrap up your
gift with a
favorite red fabric, add a chocolate heart
and watch the smile come across the face as you give a gift of love.
Although winter is still here, Thimbleberries new book, Fancy Free, brightens our day with a touch of Spring. Fancy Free fabrics are so beautiful and now we have this great book to use the fabrics. I especially like the cover quilt, Ruffled Floral Comforter. The narrow ruffle edge gives it a unique look. Layer quilts at the foot of the bed, add the Pillow Poppin' Flowers sham and step back to see the statement your room will make. If time is of the essence, we have the clear deal for you. The Queen Size Comforter is quick - quick - quick. The pre-printed 113" wide fabric from the Fancy Free collection is available in two colors. The gold and the blue are equally as pretty. Use this quilt motif to complete a bedroom ensemble in a day.
The
You're Invited Club sign ups have been coming in fast,
but there is still time to take your name. What a fun way to not only get a
project delivered to your home each month, but to keep up on the latest in
fabrics, books and patterns. Each month starting in March, you'll receive a
project from the book and updates on what's new. The projects this year
will be sent in a timely fashion, so
you have time to complete them for the
appropriate holiday. Call today to join. If clubs aren't your thing, check
out the kits on-line. A good way to get started is the
Prairie Point Runner or
Ring Around the Rosy.
Not only does the book offer great quilt projects, the recipes and
decorating ideas will complete all your party plans.
You're
Invited book is a "must have" in your quilt collection.
Wool kits are just a natural this time of the year. They're fun to work with, easy to take along anywhere and small enough to finish quickly. We took the Flower Basket kit and turned it into this great looking pillow - a decorative accent for the living room or the bedroom. If you haven't worked with wool, start today. The hand-dyed wool colors are just awesome.
Another quick gift idea is one Lynette shared with me last week. She took the Circle of Love stencil, used our Miracle Chalk Pouncer and transferred the design to the wrong side of one of her Thimbleberries fabrics. She then embroidered the design and framed it. Just another great way to use your notions again and a quick piece of artwork.
February is a busy month at the Main Street Cotton Shop. If you're in the area, stop in February 5th for our Super Bowl Sunday. Both stores are offering great in-store specials that day and a cup of soup to warm you up. February 11th is our annual Valentine Sale at both shops. Come in to draw a Red Hot Discount card and try some sweet delights. For those that cannot come to either of our shops, we have a February deal for you. Thimbleberries winter collection of thread is on sale for only $16.95, regularly $21.00. With only 28 days in February, the month goes quickly. Don't forget about all our specials and remember to sign up for any of our great Clubs!