We get a shipment from UPS daily! It's like Christmas everyday here. So, here's what he's brought us lately. The new line from Jo Morton called Providence. Click here to view the fabric: http://andoverfabrics.com/OurCatalog/SingleGroup.asp?GroupName=Providence%20by%20Jo%20Morton The colors on the screen do not do this line justice! It's a little softer and prettier. Then, to go with all this Jo Morton fabric, we now have thread by Precensia that matches her fabric.
We got the new line called Metro Blue goes Green. Click here to view the fabric: http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricgallery/gallery.cgi?Category=442 This fabric is going to make some great purses. Think messenger bags for high school and college students for Christmas gifts.
We have the new Baby Geniuses Grow Up line. It's really bright geometric fabric for babies. They say babies see contrast at first and not color. This line definitely has contrast!
We have a pretty fall pastel group called Natural Splender with a nice free pattern that we are kitting up today. Click here to view the fabrics: http://www.wilmingtonprints.com/Allfabrics.aspx?fcatid=46&name=Natural%20Splendor.
We have the third installment of the Wizard of Oz fabrics. Click here to view fabrics: http://www.quiltingtreasures.com/content4556.html.
We have new dish towels. Again, think quick Christmas gifts for teachers, co-workers and family gatherings.
That's just what we've received in the last week (except Wizard fabric came a couple weeks ago). So, if you don't stop in weekly, look what you miss!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Retreat
Red Rooster Quilts
Presents:A Quilter's Spring Break Retreat
Who: Calling all quilter’s and their friends!
What: A fun and relaxing weekend of sewing, eating & laughing with old and new friends.
Where: Round Lake Christian Camp, Lakeville, Ohio (1 ½ hour drive)
When: Thursday, March 26th @6:00 pm through Sunday, March 29th @1pm
Fee: $295 which includes 3 nights lodging and all meals except dinner on Saturday.
You’re invited to join us on our first annual Quilter’s Spring Break Retreat. One lucky retreater will win a Janome JP760 sewing machine. Plus, we’ll have door prizes and exclusive patterns and kits especially for you.
On Thursday evening, we’ll come together to make a small project and play some games. On Friday, we’ll provide a new pattern especially for you with kits available plus we’ll have a demo on a new technique. Then, you can sew the day away! We’ll repeat this on Saturday. Sunday, we’ll have a wonderful brunch and then close with Show & Tell!
A $50 deposit will hold your spot. The retreat holds a maximum of 40 people, so get your deposit in as soon as possible. The balance will be due by February 25th, 2009. You can sign up on-line or in person.
A supply list will be provided in February.
Presents:A Quilter's Spring Break Retreat
Who: Calling all quilter’s and their friends!
What: A fun and relaxing weekend of sewing, eating & laughing with old and new friends.
Where: Round Lake Christian Camp, Lakeville, Ohio (1 ½ hour drive)
When: Thursday, March 26th @6:00 pm through Sunday, March 29th @1pm
Fee: $295 which includes 3 nights lodging and all meals except dinner on Saturday.
You’re invited to join us on our first annual Quilter’s Spring Break Retreat. One lucky retreater will win a Janome JP760 sewing machine. Plus, we’ll have door prizes and exclusive patterns and kits especially for you.
On Thursday evening, we’ll come together to make a small project and play some games. On Friday, we’ll provide a new pattern especially for you with kits available plus we’ll have a demo on a new technique. Then, you can sew the day away! We’ll repeat this on Saturday. Sunday, we’ll have a wonderful brunch and then close with Show & Tell!
A $50 deposit will hold your spot. The retreat holds a maximum of 40 people, so get your deposit in as soon as possible. The balance will be due by February 25th, 2009. You can sign up on-line or in person.
A supply list will be provided in February.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Rug Punch
Here's a picture (OK, yes it's sideways....I can't figure out why just yet but my techie daughter will straighten it out for me) of my latest obsession.....rug punch. It's sort of a cross between punch needle and rug hooking. The needle is like a punch needle where you push it all the way in and you get a perfect size loop every time. It's unlike rug hooking where you have to be very careful about getting your loops all the same size. But, it does look like rug hooking since you use hand dyed wool yarn. It has that old, primitive look that I like. We'll be having a class on it this fall. Check out our new fall class schedule on our web site at www.redroosterquilts.com.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Little Women's Club
These are some of the quilts we made this year in Jo Morton's Little Women's Club. (Except the one that was stolen from me!)We really had a blast making these little quilts so you should think about joining us for Club 7 & maybe 8 this fall. We now have some of these kitted and will have the last 2 next week.
This last one (looks a little strange because I took the picture while it is hanging up) is a sample from the upcoming Club 7. These are little 1" strips! It's so much fun, so don't let the size intimidate you. Classes will start in September. Watch your e-mail for complete details.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Quilts on the fence
We always get a lot of compliments during Shop Hop when we display the quilts on the fence. We really enjoy showing off our work and it really makes a statement!
We have even attracted some new quilters and buyers with this display. And, some people have commented that they have a hard time telling if we're open (thanks Dublin for your strict signage) so this has helped. Double click on the pictures to see them larger. Enjoy the show.Wednesday, July 16, 2008
It's Shop Hop Time!
New Christmas
New Halloween
It's Shop Hop Time! We've spruced up the place, changed the displays, ordered LOTS! of Christmas fabrics and invited 1000 of our closest friends to visit. These are pictures of the new displays you'll see when you visit this week.
New Halloween
It's Shop Hop Time! We've spruced up the place, changed the displays, ordered LOTS! of Christmas fabrics and invited 1000 of our closest friends to visit. These are pictures of the new displays you'll see when you visit this week. It's all about purses. 
So, grab you're hopping shoes and stop in and say hi.
(It's really hard to take photos in the store because the backdrops are sooo busy. But, if you double click on the picture, it will enlarge and then it's not so cluttered looking. Enjoy!)
Monday, July 7, 2008
To wash or not to wash?
We frequently get asked "Should I pre-wash my fabric?" So, I thought I'd share some information I recently received from P&B Textiles.
"Care and treatment for your P&B Fabrics:
It is the nature of cotton fabric that some changes may occur when it is washed and dried. Regional water quality, water temperature, detergent varietes and dryer temperture can all affect shrinkage, bleeding and fading.
At P&B Textiles, we pride ourselves on producing superior fabrics, which will retain their quality if properly treated. Please help to educate your customers about the proper care of cotton fabrics:
* If you are making an art quilt or wall hanging that won't be washed, it is recommended that you do not pre-wash your fabric.
* If the quilt is dusty, tumble it in a cool dryer for a few minutes and shake it out.
* If you pre-wash fabric, do not use hot water or a hot dryer. Once quilts are made, they should only be washed and dried in cold water and a cool dryer (or dried flat) and only if the fabric was pre-shrunk prior to construction of the quilt.
* If you are making a quilt with light and dark fabrics, it is suggested that you pre-wash dark fabrics to remove any potential bleeding. This can be done in cold water. A good test of bleeding is to add a light colored or white piece of fabric to the dark wash, and see if any color bleeds onto it. If so, repeat the washing process until the light-colored swatch comes out without any color change.
* Detergents can fade fabrics. It is recommended that you use a gentle detergent to wash quilts, and no detergent at all for pre-shrinking. Orvis is recommended.
If you have followed these guidelines, your fabric should not shrink more than 5% selvage to selvage, and most fabrics won't bleed or fade at all."
Even though these guidelines are from P&B Textiles, I have received similar recommendations from other manufacturers. Hope this helps when you're trying to decide whether to pre-wash or not to pre-wash.
"Care and treatment for your P&B Fabrics:
It is the nature of cotton fabric that some changes may occur when it is washed and dried. Regional water quality, water temperature, detergent varietes and dryer temperture can all affect shrinkage, bleeding and fading.
At P&B Textiles, we pride ourselves on producing superior fabrics, which will retain their quality if properly treated. Please help to educate your customers about the proper care of cotton fabrics:
* If you are making an art quilt or wall hanging that won't be washed, it is recommended that you do not pre-wash your fabric.
* If the quilt is dusty, tumble it in a cool dryer for a few minutes and shake it out.
* If you pre-wash fabric, do not use hot water or a hot dryer. Once quilts are made, they should only be washed and dried in cold water and a cool dryer (or dried flat) and only if the fabric was pre-shrunk prior to construction of the quilt.
* If you are making a quilt with light and dark fabrics, it is suggested that you pre-wash dark fabrics to remove any potential bleeding. This can be done in cold water. A good test of bleeding is to add a light colored or white piece of fabric to the dark wash, and see if any color bleeds onto it. If so, repeat the washing process until the light-colored swatch comes out without any color change.
* Detergents can fade fabrics. It is recommended that you use a gentle detergent to wash quilts, and no detergent at all for pre-shrinking. Orvis is recommended.
If you have followed these guidelines, your fabric should not shrink more than 5% selvage to selvage, and most fabrics won't bleed or fade at all."
Even though these guidelines are from P&B Textiles, I have received similar recommendations from other manufacturers. Hope this helps when you're trying to decide whether to pre-wash or not to pre-wash.
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