With Christmas behind us and a fresh New Year ahead, what a wonderful time to sit down with a hot cup of coffee and plan your quilt calendar. New spring fabrics are arriving, along with the seed catalog that came the week before Christmas.
To start the year off, make sure you
have signed up for all the
Clubs you are interested in.
Thimbleberries
House & Garden Club 2007 is kicking off in January
and everyone loves it. Using the
Sweetheart Runner pattern gives
you double use - part for the quilt and a runner for the table, you can even
make them in 2 color options.
First Quarter Club fabrics are now
in and available for all your other quilting projects.
Lynette's Favorites Club is new for 2007 with a limited enrollment. I sat down with Lynette and looked over her designs from the past 18 years - hard to believe it's been that long. Using new fabrics from various collections, we have redone 12 quilt projects. January's project is from the Cranberry Sparkle pattern, we call it Snow Sparkle. Using great blues and creams, it reminds us of a Minnesota winter. Each month, a different project is sent. Fabric for the top, binding, autographed book or pattern and, if you sign up by January 31, a FREE spool of Thimbleberries thread and shipping for only $2.99. All of this at a special price each month to club members.
Jiffy Club begins in
February. The club is designed as a quick, easy and affordable club for the
beginner or advanced quilter. Based on Thimbleberries Jiffy patterns, each
month is theme-based and each month will
always be only $39.95. That includes
the pattern, fabric for the top and binding. February kicks off the Jiffy Club
with Buttermint Patches in a Housewarming theme using the
Four Seasons
fabric by Moda. Check out our
Club
button for more
information on the rest of our clubs, I'm sure you'll find one for you.
Garden Graphics is truly a
breath of fresh air. Fresh, cottage colors with large floral prints, stripes
and small prints to blend.
Flower Maze
is a great way to get started, 56 x 68", a garden patchwork of color. Making a House a Home
is the
new book by Thimbleberries, available mid-January, featuring the Garden
Graphics collection..
Quilts for My Sisters House is brand new! Twenty-two quilting projects for decorating with flea market finds and collectibles. Lynette surprised her sister Jan with a collection of quilts that are included in this book. The classic designs blend beautifully with Jan's southwest-style home and are as much at home in Lynette's home and family cabin in Minnesota.
Thimbleberries photo-ready
scrapbook is the perfect way to finish your holidays or to begin the New
Year. The book has 20 designed and embellished pages featuring designs by
Lynette. For a
fast
finish, simply add your favorite photos for lasting memories.
During the month of January, we have a number of specials. Some of these are limited, so when they are gone, that's it! Snow Country, one of my favorites, is only $9.95 along with the Cider Hill book. We have a wonderful collection called Ebony and Ivory - a 10-piece fat quarter package for only $14.95, regularly $25. Dream Batting is 25% off and the kit Take 5 for the Table is only $49.95, regularly $69.95. The kit includes fabric, from the Autumn Garden collection, for the topper and runner, binding and pattern (backing is not included). Each week starting in January, we will have a super weekly special. For this week, it is Thimbleberries Calendar 2007, regularly $12.95 on sale for $9.95. Check out on-line or give us a call for great savings that change from week to week.
I can't forget to tell you about our new granddaughter. Clara Jane arrived December 13th, perfect and healthy, her big sister Emma can't get enough of her. Christmas was wonderful with the new baby and all of our children home. I hope you enjoyed the holidays as much and have a Happy New Year!
Yours always,
Jean Lepper and the
Staff at the Main Street Cotton Shop
Website:
www.mainstreetcottonshop.com
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