Sponsor Snip-its and Specials

I did a little retail therapy when I popped into Mad About Patchwork's warehouse location yesterday. Sigh. I love Alison Glass fabric. And a little Kona. And a little Cotton and Steel and a little Moda. Yes, perhaps it wasn't a 'little' retail therapy after all.

In case you are looking to do a little retail therapy yourself, check out these specials with my wonderful sponsors.

Sew Sisters Quilt Shop Deal of the Month is a 3-pack bundle of Aurifil thread for $24.83. That is a sweet deal!


Canadian National Fabrics Sale section is deliciously stocked with lots of fabric goodness! Remember, there's free shipping on order over $50 in Canada.


The Running Stitch Lucky 7 Special this month is 17% off Batting, Backing, and Basting Spray on September 8th (they are closed on September 7th for Labour Day). They are having an Open House on Saturday, September 12th from 12-4 p.m. for classes. For every class you register for, you get a $10 gift certificate that day to use towards class supplies.


Craftsy is also having a Labour Day sale with up to 50% off all online classes and supplies!

Mad About Patchwork is featuring at 10% discount on children's prints this week. Mad About Patchwork is having an Open House for Fall workshops (including my Modern Free Motion Quilting Sampler class) from 10-2 p.m. on Saturday, September 12th.


Hope you have a great long weekend! 

Boxing Week Specials

Mr. Chompey says, "Boxing Week treats await you!"

Wondering what quilty Boxing Week deals are out there? Well, my wonderful sponsors have a few things on the go that might interest you.

FabricSpark is having a Mystery Fat Quarter event until December 31. Pick a minimum 1 yard of fabric and Daryl will add a coordinating fat quarter. She has fabulous taste so you know you'll get something fun. She also has over a 100 fabrics priced to clear!

Mad About Patchwork is having a 12 Days of Christmas sale. 20% off over 190 beautiful fabrics until January 6th. Coupon code 12DAYS at checkout. Yay!

Craftsy's Year-End Clearance Sale year end sale is also on! Starting today, you can get up to 65% off ALL fabric, yarn and kits. Stock up while supplies last! Offer expires at midnight on December 30th, 2014 at 11:59 PM MT.

The Running Stitch is closed until January 1st, but they reopen with a 7th Anniversary Sale on January 2-7, 2015. Buy 6 and get the 7th free (except Bernina products)! Woo hoo!

Happy shopping!

What's Up, Buttercup?

Have you heard Craftsy's BIG Fall Course Sale is happening now? 50% off ALL online classes until September 22, 2014 at 11:59 PM MT. Once you enroll you can watch your classes anytime, anywhere, forever. Have you checked out Craftsy's latest class additions? I've got my eye on Patsy Thompson's Ultimate Free Motion Quilting course as my next course. FYI, I am an affiliate.

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I've had a number of local quilters ask me if I was teaching my Modern Free Motion Quilting Sampler on a weekend and I'm happy to say that I am! I'll be teaching it at The Country Quilter, Richmond, Ontario on Saturday, September 27th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. There are a few spots left so if you are interested, contact The Country Quilter. 

I'm out and about quite a bit this Fall. Here are some other upcoming speaking and teaching events:

Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Let's Talk Modern Quilting Lecture and Trunk Show 
Common Thread Quilt Guild, Ottawa, Ontario

Saturday, October 25, 2014
Modern Free Motion Quilting Sampler
Montreal Modern Quilt Guild, Montreal, Quebec

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Let's Talk Modern Quilting Lecture and Trunk Show
Arnprior District Quilters Guild, Arnprior, Ontario

Monday, November 10, 2014
Let's Talk Modern Quilting Lecture and Trunk Show
Kemptville Quilters' Guild, Ottawa, Ontario

Saturday, November 29, 2014
Modern Totems Workshop
Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild, Ottawa, Ontario

Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Let's Talk Modern Quilting Lecture and Trunk Show
Limestone Quilters' Guild, Kingston, Ontario

Fun! Fun! Fun!

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We went to an Ottawa Fury soccer game recently. The new Landsdowne stadium just opened and they only seated people on one side, which gave us a great view of the seats on the other side. Doesn't the seat arrangement look like it could be a cool quilt? You find inspiration in the most unlikely places sometimes...

Have a great Thursday, folks!

That's So Random

If you are in the Ottawa area this Saturday, The Country Quilter is having their annual Outdoor Quilt Show in Richmond this Saturday, June 21st from 9:30 a.m - 4:00 p.m. Admission is Free! Yes, that's right. Free! The Annual Outdoor Quilt show takes place in the garden at The Country Quilter and will feature the work of Beth Cameron, the Artist In Residence, and fibre artist Susan Curtis. Yay! Love their work! There will also be a used book sale and scissor and rotary blade sharpening (and other cutting tool sharpening) available. That part is probably not free though. ;)

Speaking of The Country Quilter, I will be teaching my Modern Totems class there on Saturday, July 26th, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come join us!

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Craftsy's having a Flash Sale! Save up to 65% off with Craftsy's Supplies Flash Sale until Friday, June 20 at 11:59 p.m. MT. FYI, I am an affiliate.

 

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From http://www.chicagonow.com/quilting-sewing-creating/2014/03/more-quilt-e-cards/#image/6

For more random, check out Really Random Thursday with the lovely Cindy at Live a Colorful Life.

It's a 50% off Kind of Weekend

(This post contains affiliate links which means, I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking these links.)

I checked out the Common Thread Quilt Guild Show yesterday that's running this weekend and it was so much fun. A great mix of traditional, art and modern quilts. Unfortunately, I can't share the photos I took on the blog, as they said no 'publishing' of photos. I also found some great goodies in the merchant mall, which I'll share later this week. 

Speaking of shopping, Craftsy's having a Birthday Flash Sale! Get select online classes at up to 50% off for a limited time only. Lots of classes with low prices, including the Shoot It! photography course I'm taking with Caro Sheridan. Offer expires May 11th at 11:59pm MT. Shop Craftsy's Birthday Flash Sale!

I also noticed that Fabricland/Fabricville is having a members' sale this weekend too. 50% off there too!

Perfect timing for Mothers' Day, eh? 

And speaking of Mothers' Day, for those in North America, have a wonderful Mothers Day tomorrow!

A Little of This, A Little of That

Happy Easter all! Did you hear? Craftsy's having a super Easter sale. Sweet!

Enjoy up to 75% off all Fabric with Craftsy's BIG Easter Sale happening now!
Enjoy up to 75% off at Craftsy's BIG Easter Sale 

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For those in the Ottawa area, I'm teaching a Modern Free Motion Quilting Sampler class on Wednesday, May 7th from 10 - 4 p.m. at The Country Quilter in Richmond. It's already almost full (woo hoo!) so if you're interested, sign up soon!

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I've been working away on Scrap{Bee} 2.0. I finished the quilting last night. Yay! I thought I'd block it because of the different types of quilting and the improv piecing had some puffs here and there. Should have known that blocking this quilt wouldn't be straightforward as nothing has been simple to date. LOL!

Mug shot of the culprit!

As I was laying it out though, I saw that the dark red had bled. A lot! I've been pre-washing all my fabrics for at least five years, but these fabrics were pulled from the scrap bin and are older than that. I wish I had remembered that! I also wish I'd remembered that I had made some colour catchers and it would have been the perfect time to test them, but do you think I did that? No, I completely forgot about them until this morning. Luckily the Spray N'Wash looks like it worked. Phew!

Now I'm itching for it to be done drying so I can get the binding on. I think binding is my favourite part of the whole quilting process. Seriously. I love binding because I can do it while watching TV or a movie. This quilt is big enough for several movies too. :D Any movie recommendations?