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Autumn is quickly turning into winter here in Minnesota.
The leaves have fallen, the garden is put to bed, and the smell of
wood burning in the fireplaces as I walk down the street are all signs of
November. As the Christmas catalogs arrive daily, it makes me realize
all of the things I need to get going on. At the Main Street Cotton
Shop, we have some great gift items and quick holiday projects to help get
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 There is plenty of time to make some fun, quick and easy
projects for your home. We have available this
 month at a special
price, a limited edition Trim the Tree Stocking and Goose Chase Tree Skirt.
Both of these items are for any level of ability. If you are trying to
find a quick gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list, the Hydrangea Pine Throw is perfect. A cozy throw using the Hydrangea Pine
print from Snow Country and a soft supple Thimbleberries flannel for the
reverse, all finished with a great looking plaid flannel. A quick
quilt you can finish in an afternoon. While
supplies last, for only $89.95, quilt measures 68" x 84". |
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Do you need a quick table runner for the holidays? Basket Block Runner is a one-hour piecing project.
Give the kit or
finished runner as a gift. Either way, you will make a hit.
Don't forget the Pint Size Traditions book,
Thimbleberries Collection of
Classic Quilts book, Finishing Touches and Beginner's Luck. All of
these books are on the list of "must-haves". |
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Today, the new Berry Patch fabrics from Thimbleberries
arrived. What a great collection of fabric that offers a fresh new
look. The Triple Berry pattern has also arrived and the kits are
readily available. |
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The new Thimbleberries Club for 2004 has been presented
to us and we are so excited about it. If you are interested in joining
our club, take a look at the projects and give us a call. Our
Thimbleberries Club is offered each month at both the Hutchinson and Redwood
Falls locations. If you are unable to attend and would like to
participate, call 800.624.4001 or 507.637.5221 for details on joining the
club. Each project has a specific fabric collection designed for it.
At the end of the 12 months, you will have completed 12 small projects as
well as a bonus Basket Case Quilt. You won't want to miss out on
next year's club. |
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  Last month, we had our Top Shop Tour. Over the
course of three days, we had 390 women from all over the US and Australia
come visit, shop, meet Lynette Jensen, and view our "Harvest Gallery of
Quilts". We set up a small satellite shop for those three days that we
filled with quilts ... on the walls, beds, tables and love seat. It
was by all means three great, fun-filled days. The women were
wonderful in so many ways. For those of you that were on the tour, I
want to thank you! I hope you all had as much fun as we did.
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This month, we have a fun event in each store.
November 15th, Christmas Remembered Open House is happening at our
Hutchinson location. The shop will be transformed into a Holiday
Wonderland. Christmas quilts, holiday sweets, gift items galore and
the scents and sounds of the season will put you in the holiday mood.
This year, we are having a silent auction of small quilts and wall hangings
that have been donated by Lynette Jensen, her Thimbleberries staff, myself
and the Main Street Cotton Shop staff. Proceeds from the auction go to
support he Birchwood House, a hospice house located in Hutchinson. You
can view one of the quilts on-line. If you are interested in
contributing, call 320.234.7298 to submit your bid. All bids will be
sealed. The bidding closes at 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 15th.
The highest bidder of each item will be notified. |
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On Friday, November 21st, we are having our 11th Annual
Christmas by Candlelight in Redwood Falls. A fun weekend of events
that starts Friday evening at 6:00 pm. A quilt show, horse-drawn
sleigh rides, chili feed, 100's of luminaries that light the sidewalks
downtown, strolling carolers and shops filled with holiday charm all welcome
you to the holiday season. When the Main Street Cotton Shop was
selected by APQ magazine as one of North America's Top Shops, I designed the Christmas by Candlelight wall quilt. To this day, that is one of our
most popular kits and is still available. |
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I have just returned from the fall quilt market in
Houston and can hardly wait to get started with the holiday preparations at
the stores. Market is always so exciting. It offers us so many
great new products and ideas that make quilting fun. Check out our
website to see the new items as they arrive daily. For the holiday
season, we will be adding a gift section to our website. We carry many
unique gifts that are one-of-a-kind. Have the holidays be a fun season
for you to enjoy by letting us help you with your shopping. Do you
need a suggestion for a friend? Our staff is ready and
waiting to help you out. Make your holiday a fun and stress-free time
by calling the Main Street Cotton Shop or visiting us at www.mainstreetcottonshop.com.
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