Kaori’s Flannel PJs

December 29, 2010

I always love seeing what happens with our fabric once it leaves the store. Our customers are so talented and creative! I was thrilled to see these photos in my inbox last week from our friend, Kaori. She is a wonderful seamstress and mother to these two gorgeous children! She made them each pajamas using [...]

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Congratulations, Sarah!

December 27, 2010

Our Remix giveaway has wrapped up and our lucky winner is Sarah! I’ve emailed you, and will get your address right over to Kelle as soon as I hear back from you! Sarah says, “I “liked” Ann, though really I LOVE those fabrics, and I added the blog to my Google Reader, right along side [...]

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Merry Christmas!

December 23, 2010

The big day is almost here, and I am happy to say that I have finished my holiday gifts! My bags are packed and I tonight am heading up north for a nice New England Christmas. I can’t wait to see my family and friends open their presents! It’s so special seeing my creations go [...]

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Remix Giveaway!

December 20, 2010

We are big fans of the new Remix line from Ann Kelle here at Spool, and I know you are too! These prints are incredibly versatile! We made a Cheerful Baby Quilt, a Study Hall Skirt, and mini potholders using these excellent retro patterns. I love how they all came out and I think Ann [...]

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Stripey Scarves!

December 17, 2010

If there’s one thing we love at Spool, it’s stripes! When I saw these new woven stripes from Kaffe Fassett at Quilt Market, I saw Shot Cotton Scarves, cheerful patchwork, and stripey quilt bindings galore! I love the regular interval of the stripes, which is something we hadn’t previously seen in the woven stripe collection. [...]

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Handy Pot Holder Tutorial

December 14, 2010

Last night, I burned the heck out of my hands taking a cookie sheet out of the oven using a dishtowel as a potholder. Smart! I said lots of bad words and was then reminded of the tutorial I’ve been meaning to write for these sweet little potholders. How’s that for motivation?! My dear friend, [...]

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New Classes!

December 11, 2010

Our class schedule for early 2011 is up! Demand for classes was so high this past fall that we acquired a second classroom space at 1906 South St! We are now able to offer more sessions of our most popular classes, and explore new workshops. I’m so happy! The roster of instructors is also expanded [...]

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Singers at Spool!

December 8, 2010

No, not the caroling kind, the sewing kind! I am so pleased to announce that we are now carrying Singer Confidence Sewing Machines. There was no place to purchase a sewing machine in Center City, and we knew we had to do something about it! In the 2.5 years that we’ve been teaching classes, these [...]

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My Happy Nursery Quilt

December 3, 2010

Recently, there has been much talk among customers of new babies on the way; it always comes in waves, doesn’t it? Everyone is looking for the perfect welcome to the world gift. For all things baby, I am loving our new My Happy Nursery from Cloud 9 Fabrics. 100% organic and printed with low impact [...]

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Wednesday Night is Special!

December 1, 2010

It’s December 1st! The yule tide season has truly begun! I love this time of year, but I know it can get little hectic. Being a holiday elf is time consuming! To make your crafty shopping easier, Spool will be open until 8PM on Wednesday nights in December! Not only will Olga & I be [...]

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