I love February, the
holidays are behind us, the pace has slowed down a bit and it's time for the
house to have a fresh new look. It's still winter in Minnesota, but every once
in a while we get a sunny warm day to tease us into thinking Spring is just
around the corner. The good thing is there's still time to get it together
inside before the gardens beckon us outside. Every year in January, family and
friends gather for the annual "Snolf Tournament" on Ojibway Lake.
Nine holes on the ice make for some very interesting swings and lots of laughs.
Following our round of golf, food and more fun begins. It's always fun to
listen to the projects that are rattled off that "have to get finished before I
start one more thing". Of course, with all the new fabrics and patterns
that have arrived, by the end of the day, there's a new list of "must have"
projects to work on.
To give your home a fresh
start, all you need to do is open the new
Making Your House
a Home book. Featuring the
Garden Graphics fabric
collection by Thimbleberries, there is an idea for every room. A new
shower
curtain,
chenille bath rug and
creative guest towels update the bathroom in a flash. The
Garden Secret
Runner can be made quickly enough for Valentine gift giving. Bedrooms
are meant to be comfortable and a place to relax.
Cool Breeze will
give your bedroom an instant fresh look - fast and easy. Another great project
using the Garden Graphic line is the
Gather Round tablecloth,
quick and classic for the dining room table.
Valentines Day is only two
weeks away, plan now with these quick ideas. Whether you are giving to a
special friend, mother, daughter or sister, make the gift extra special by
wrapping it with a favorite piece of fabric. The soft rosy shades in the
House & Garden collection are perfect to wrap candles, quilt kits and
books; it's like getting a gift within a gift. The
House & Garden
charm packs have now arrived, for those of you who have been waiting for them.
Sweetheart Runner
will add a little romance to the Valentine dinner table. Remember, children
love the extra touch as well. If you want to make a real hit
this year,
Pack-A-Picnic for your sweetheart, regularly $53.95, this month only
$33.95 (includes pattern, fabric for the top, binding and backing. That's a $20.00 savings!
For the wine enthusiast, we have fabric for you. Wine Cellar brings Napa Valley into your sewing room. A simple wine bag or just fabric wrapped around a bottle of wine is a great gift with little effort. Add a picnic cloth, favorite cheese and a loaf of French bread to the basket; Valentine lunch is ready - don't forget the wine charms!
No time to sew, but need a
gift?
Warm & Cozy thread and
Light & Bright
thread packs make a great gift. There are six spools of thread in each
decorative box for only $21 each.
Quilts for my Sisters House,
Borders, Backings and Bindings and
Quilting Among
Friends are three of our new favorite books.
Miracle Chalk
Swiper and Miracle powder along with
Thimbleberries
charms continue to be top sellers. If you are looking for a great kit
for springtime
entertaining, Lynette brought back an all time favorite,
Spring Breeze, in the Quilts for My Sisters House book. Done in two
color ways, it will fit in any style home.
Jiffy Club kicks off this month. Jiffy is a great club to join for the quilt maker that wants to finish their project before the next one arrives, easy and only 6 months, all with a theme to use for family and life occasions. Thimbleberries Club 2007 is looking to be the biggest and best ever! Two color options allow you to pick the color that suits your taste. There's still time to join and start receiving your kit each month. Beginners Luck Club will debut in March. There are twelve projects that vary in price and size; table runners, wall hangings and throws - something for everyone. Special "members only" prices apply, call today to sign up and find out the details about all our clubs.
During the month of February, for every order over $25 you will receive 4 FREE fat quarters in your package. Remember to call each week or check online for our weekly specials - unbelievable deals! Sunday, February 4th is the annual Super Bowl Sale at our retail location in Hutchinson - hot deals and hot soup from noon to 4PM. February 14th is the One Day Only Valentine Sale in Hutchinson also. Besides great specials, we are serving chocolate that day - life can't get much better than chocolate and quilting.
Join us for the two in-store events. If you are unable to visit us, check us out online at www.mainstreetcottonshop.com or call for a free color catalog.