New Fall Fabrics

Hello Friends! We just wanted to pop in and show you the new fabrics that arrived.  It's always a happy day when pretty fabrics make their way into the sewing room, isn't it? We are big fans of Joel Dewberry's fabrics and his newest collection - Heirloom - might just be one of our most favorites yet.  It's perfect for transitioning from late summer to fall, don't you think?  

We are busy getting ready for the Creative Connection Event here in St. Paul September 16 - 17, are you coming? We'd love to see you there! Also, we are giving away an ironing board cover over at one of our favorite blogs Going Home to Roost.  Please stop by before it closes on Thursday! We hope your September is off to a fabulous start! 

Happy Fabrics and Happy Weekend!

The UPS truck has made several stops this week (the dogs go crazy every time they hear the truck!). The deliveries included lots of new and restocked fabric for the shop. 

Country Mouse and I will be busy sewing and celebrating one of my best friend's golden birthday this weekend. Hopefully we will have some fun birthday pictures to share - we are in charge of decorating! There will be cupcakes, tissue poms, butterflies and lots of fun =) 

Hope you are doing something fun with your loved ones this weekend!

Sample Sale - Mother's Day Gift Sets!

 

We're offering a few sets of samples we created when we developed our sewing patterns. Aprons, craft carrying cases, tape measures, and scissors sleeves would make a lovely Mother's Day gift. Just add a pair of scissors, her favorite sewing book, or magazine and you have a lovely gift set!  Sets are available in the shop now!

New in the Shop: Lavender!

We made these pretty little lavender sachets with the intention of selling them at our upcoming craft shows.  However, when Lavender (the bunny) hopped into the studio, she was very excited about the idea of modeling so we let her have the spotlight. 

Some ideas for where to use these pretties: near your furry friend's bed, on top of your stack of fabric, or beside you in a sunny chair while reading your favorite magazine.  We love the smell of lavender and hope you enjoy it too! Available now in the shop!

oh and don't forget about our Spring Cleaning Sale ending April 1! details here.

Shop Update - Spring Cleaning Sale!

It's warming up, snow is melting, and puddles are forming! Country Mouse and I are cleaning/organizing our sewing rooms and wanted to fill you in that we have just added new items to the Sale/Destash section of the shop. Many items are last ones or one of a kind, so don't delay your visit!

Country Mouse's birthday is also the first day of Spring! To celebrate we are offering 15% off in the shop (including items in the Sale/Destash section)! Just use HAPPYBDAY as the coupon code upon checkout. Coupon expires April 1, no fooling!

New Fabric - Tanya Whelan & Amy Butler

Delilah by Tanya Whelan

Soul Blossoms by Amy Butler

We received our shipment of new fabrics by Tanya Whelan and Amy Butler a few weeks ago and we couldn't wait to start sewing! We have new ironing board covers listed in the shop and hopefully will get more coordinating goodies sewn up soon. 

Both collections are bright and cheery, perfect for waking up our senses during our long dark winter, don't you think? 
It's snowing AGAIN today! And to think, a year ago we were soaking up the sun in Jamaica!

Things Said in the Sewing Room

As I mentioned in my previous post, Country Mouse and I spent a good amount of time in the sewing room when we got together over the holidays. Once we set foot in the sewing room, it can be hard for us to leave! We get going on ideas and sewing and only take a break to fill up on coffee (and of course stop at the bathroom!). 

Our husbands and furry friends sometimes don't understand how we can spend all day doing what we do. Our furbabies are not shy about reminding us "Hey, it's time to eat!" or "You better let me outside or I'm going to burst!" They really do mean well and just want to spend time with us, but sometimes we just wish they would cozy up all cute and peaceful in their beds.

We decided to make a wall hanging in case you might have the problem of furry friends (or husbands) that want to play while you are busy in the sewing room. Our shop is now updated with the new items our furry friends allowed us to complete, all made from our latest vintage finds. Happy Sewing!

 

Vintage Thread

It seems I have acquired too many wooden spools of thread (according to my husband!). Every time I come across the sweet little spools full of color, I must have them! Just about every estate sale I've been to this summer with Country Mouse, there always seems to be some of these vintage spools calling my name.

I've sorted through my collection and determined what I can part with (for now)...These are wonderful for display in a glass jar or for use in photos. I'll miss them, but I am only allowed to keep what fits in my thread case! If you think you might like to add to your collection, visit our Etsy shop. Happy sewing (and thrifting!).

Sewing Patterns!

I arrived home to this one day last week...

 

Any guesses on what these boxes contain?! Our sewing patterns! 
Now available in our Etsy shop.

A little background on the names...we decided to name our patterns after some of the hardworking women (mom, grandmas, great grandmas, aunts) who had a part in raising either myself or my mom (Country Mouse). It's difficult to put into words what each of these ladies did to prepare us for the world, but we know it sparked our creativity. We hope you have someone in your life that you can thank for a part of your creativity too! Happy Sewing!

Summertime Shop Update

Country Mouse and I designed new sets of aprons, oven mitts, and towels just in time for gardening and cooking with your new farmer's market goodies. We've been picking up little extras from estate sales and incorporating them into new items for the shop. Expect to see more lace, doilies and other vintage details coming soon.

I plan to have these listed in the shop early this week, but do have to make time to plant some new rose, raspberry, and blueberry bushes that made their way home with me this weekend!

Glamorous Grey and Fuchsia

It's been rainy all week. 

And although I don't especially care for grey skies, 

I do love grey fabric with a pop of color.

New fabrics from Tanya Whelan's Dolce collection arriving in the shop shortly...

Glamorous floral patterns and geometric shapes. Which one is your favorite? 


And if you need a little sunshine in your day, don't forget to enter our giveaway over at The Bright Side Project!

A Sneak Peek in Yellow, Blue and Green

Fresh new fabrics, which look very much like Spring and Summer have arrived ...

 

  

 

Look for new items in the shop early next week!

Amy Butler Love in the Shop

Have you checked out Amy Butler's newest collection - Love? It's absolutely stunning! I love both the floral and architectural prints as well as the colorways of Amy's new line.

We were lucky to pick up a few of these new prints while we wait for our large order to arrive - we were told it could be early January! So while we wait, let's enjoy the beauties we have available now. New ironing board covers will be added to the shop early this week.

Hope you had a lovely weekend!

New Items

I promised to let you know when we would be ready to reveal our new items for the shop. I've been trying all weekend to get some decent pictures of the new items, but the weather is not cooperating. It's been cloudy and we even woke up to a little bit of snow on Saturday! And now they say we may get 2-4 inches tomorrow! I'm not done with Fall yet and Winter is already knocking at the door. Well, I'm not answering. Go away.

Here is a quick peek at the new items...

Measuring Tape ~ perfect in your purse and for your handmade projects

Scissor Holder ~ to hold that special pair of scissors ~ you know, the ones you don't want your husband to steal and never return ;)

We will be adding these in a variety of fabrics. Let us know if you have any special requests. I'll start adding them to the shop early this week. Keep your fingers crossed that I don't wake up to snow tomorrow!

Distractions = New Items?

So how was your weekend? Did you get to do everything you set out to do? We didn't make it to the Apple Festival like I'd planned. Partly because of the weather (cold, rainy, windy, blah)...I snapped this picture during the brief moment when I saw a single patch of blue sky...

and partly because of this little guy I introduced you to a few weeks ago...

He's just so stinkin' cute. I mean a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e. And oh so snuggly! He's at that stage where you just want to squeeze him, he's so cute.


But he's a total distraction too. All weekend it's "where's Junior" and "what's he doing" and "look at him, he's so cute!" and of course a few "no Junior, NOooo!s".

With all of that we did manage to come up with not just one, but TWO new items for the shop! Maybe distractions actually help us focus :)

So as soon as this weather clears up and I can take some decent pictures I will show-and-tell here so you are the first to know just what Junior somehow helped us create.

New Chevron Fabric

I'm slowly getting back in the swing of things this week. Thank you for your kind words while we remember our little doggie that we lost almost a week ago. I am happy that the sun is shining and it feels like summer (where was this weather back in July??). Mother nature is confusing me with the seasons, especially when I am deciding what to wear in the mornings.

I spent part of today photographing some new covers for the shop. What do you think of the chevron pattern? I've seen it used for rugs and cards, so why not ironing board covers? I really like how they turned out.

They will be available in the shop very soon. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!