Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This #holidaytrimmingsquilt is a fast and easy project. The pattern releases TODAY! Head over to Shereece's site @sewhookedontreasures to grab your copy.
It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsqui It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsquilt pattern release is coming June 9th. I was happy to test this lovely quilt and even more happy with the way it turned out. Thanks, @sewhookedontreasures. I can't wait to show the full reveal!!
Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top toge Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top together. Look for this fun new quilt pattern coming soon from @sewhookedontreasures!

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Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmin Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmingsquilt by Shereece @sewhookedontreasures. 

Does the new Hustle and Bustle fabric by @official_basicgrey on a Grunge Hits the Spot background put you in the holiday spirit?
This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last bit of binding just about a half hour ago! I love the fabrics in this quilt and they were just random fabrics from my stash. The pattern is #theellaquilt by @kitchentablequilting. I may have to hang this in my family room until it finds a new home.

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Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat bl Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat blocks and these three items are my essentials for achieving that: white fluffy bath towel, cheap Black & Decker iron that steams like crazy, and a Jackson's Woodworks square clapper.

I have a wool pressing mat, but I like the bath towel better. It has enough nap to "grab" the fabrics for a super flat press and it can be tossed in the washer and dryer. 

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One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. T One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. This album quilt was made by members of a club I ran for many years when I had a brick and mortar shop. Several members continued to meet in my home monthly until COVID hit. 

It is special to me because it is a reminder of what is important; the friendships, camaraderie, and encouragement that developed within the group. 

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This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites fo This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites for a couple of reasons. First it is proof that any fabric works when you cut it small enough and second I pieced it on a little mini retreat with a couple of friends. The pattern is Rectangle Wrangle by Bonnie Hunter.

I love, love, love scrap quilts, the more fabrics the better, and that's how I justify buying all the fabric I do.

This particular quilt was chosen for today's prompt because tomorrow it will be on its way to Poland along with nine others from my "quilt room" (see day 3 prompt).

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Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the th Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the things I've learned through quilting, but one I can't seem to get through my head is that I don't like foundation piecing, paper piecing, or hand piecing.  Slow stitching is a concept I can't wrap my head around.

This String Spiderweb was started at a retreat so I jumped on the bandwagon without thinking it through. I have a bunch of these units made but no interest in continuing. As I was snapping the photo though, I had an idea. Stay tuned.

Are there quilting techniques or methods you don't enjoy?

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fabric, opinion · June 6, 2015

I Hope This Isn’t A Trend

Last week I was looking for a particular fabric for an upcoming project and was having a hard time finding it anywhere.  I checked online and it was available at Fabric.com.  I added a half yard to my cart and this popped up.

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See the note in red that says “Buy at least 1 yard for our best price”? Then look above that where it says $10.95 per yard or $8.21 for a half yard. What the heck?? A surcharge for cutting a half yard?  And that’s quite a surcharge! After realizing this wasn’t some flukey error, I googled it and found many people complaining on Fabric.com’s Facebook page.  Their response is that all fabric must be hand cut and it isn’t cost effective for them to sell half-yard cuts.  Doesn’t every fabric store hand cut every piece?  I tend not to buy large cuts of fabric, but instead purchase lots of smaller cuts since I love scrappy quilts.  Happily there are still many, many fabric stores both online and brick and mortar that will cheerfully cut less than a yard.

Over the years I’ve bought a lot from  Fabric.com but this new policy is pretty much the last straw.  I’ve noticed a trend toward declining customer service.  My most recent order took three weeks to arrive and when it finally arrived, it was the wrong fabric. This was not an isolated incident as my last few orders have had errors in what I ordered and what was shipped.  They also recently discontinued their frequent buyer loyalty program so I cashed in my points and will purchase elsewhere from now on.  I’m sure Fabric.com won’t miss my business but I do hope the Amazon.com power behind them doesn’t push this trend in the fabric retail industry.

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Comments

  1. Ruth says

    June 6, 2015 at 7:27 am

    I used to buy from them, too, but not after what you have posted. Too bad, because they really had lovely bargains.

  2. Shannon says

    June 6, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    I used to love Fabric.com But they never have 15-20% off general sales anymore. And their prices have increased. After they took off the loyalty points, I just don’t order there anymore.

  3. Susan says

    June 6, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    Years ago, when it was Phoenix Textiles, I bought from them a lot and prices were great. I haven’t bought lately, and I wouldn’t pay that price for a half yard of anything, even Liberty of London!

  4. Kim says

    June 6, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    I purchase from them one time a couple of years ago and never would do it again no matter how good of a sale they have. Their sloppy packaging tells me they don’t care about their materials or customer.

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