Bits and Pieces

May 16, 2017

I do believe that Emi Lee's favorite color is green.  No, I don't feel that way because I catch her looking lovingly into my green eyes.  Scientifically, dogs do not have the requisite rods and cones in their eyes like we do to enable them to see color (they see in shades of grey, although no one has ever asked them about that and gotten an answer!).  And it has nothing to do with the greenbacks we all spend on our "kids" nor the greenie treats we may give them.  It has to do with her life philosophy that the grass is always greener on the other side!  Ever experienced that issue with anyone in your life???  

The four kids get identical food, in similar bowls, but she only wants the food from Wee-Willie's bowl.  Or the opportunity to be the clean-up crew of kibble that Buddy drops on the floor.  Or to push Katie out of the way so she can eat the same food from Katie's bowl.  All the while, totally ignoring the exact same food in her own bowl.  Or .....grabbing a toy to carry around, only to drop it when Katie chooses a different toy.  Now she wants Katie's toy and nothing else will do.  Or being perfectly content to be in her bed, until Willie comes up into my lap.  I could be invisible to her, but only until Willie wants my attention.  Then, she does her absolute best to push him off my lap or the couch so she can be the only one.  She's learning, very slowly, to share the couch or my lap with one of the others, but only very, very reluctantly.  She was happy before she decided that my lap was the greener place to be, but only because someone else wanted me.  Humph...what's a mother to do?!?!  

I hope you all had a happy Mother's Day and had a chance to do something special that you wanted to do.  I had fun sewing on yet another jelly roll quilt, in bright summer colors for my room.  And I just finished a Jaqueline DeJonge paper piecing quilt and am waiting to get it back from one of our fabulous long-arm quilters.  If you like the quilt as much as I do, it will be hanging in the shop and we will be taking pattern orders.  It was not difficult to do, and the pattern instructions were clear enough that even I could follow them.  And my next project is Judy Niemeyer's Sunsations Magnolia, which I plan to work on during CI Tammy Doane's Summer Camp May 24-27.  We still have a few seats available, so come for the entire camp or come for the day(s) during the camp.  Just sign up now so we know not to over-fill the class and we will have time to help you select your fabrics if you want us to.  You work on your choice of Judy patterns.   

Because Tammy's camp begins on the regular Angle Play class day, remember that Mary will be here for that on-going class on Wed. May 17!  Beginning Embroidery and Pajama Mamas are on Friday, and oh, by the way, Jan's embroidery class is doing a project on Trapunto, so check this one out, even if you're not a regular student in the class.  Joan's Bag Class is Sat. and Sunday.  You Can Sew Do It with Trudy is Monday afternoon, followed by Pre-cuts and Such from 5:30-8:30.  Judy Niemeyer for Beginners is on Tuesday as usual.  Then the Judy Niemeyer Camp begins on Wed.

 

We are filling the June schedule with more things for you.  As per your many requests, Phillis is teaching another Ruler Camp using the Westalee Rulers for quilting on your domestic machines.  There will be a max. of 10 people, so sign up ASAP.  Camp will be June 20 through 23, for only $90 total, so don't miss this camp.  Set up once for the entire camp, get your supply list, and get ready to learn and practice!  

Mary is teaching another Panel Class...on June 7...this was a great class the last time she did one, and she has some great and creative new ideas for those uses of panels!  Class is from 9-4, so bring in your panels.  And remember that we have a sizeable collection of panels grouped together for you which are waaaay under cost.  Due to the low, low price, you cannot pick and choose, but we're offering you a panel pack of  THREE PANELS for a mere $10.  Can't beat that with a stick!  After Mary's class, you'll have even more inspiration for all those panel uses!  

Yet another new class will be June 24 and 25, titled Blossom, with CI Pam Hennings at the helm.  More detail to follow, but for now, know that Pam is a Certified Instructor for Quilt In A Day, and you know how much fun those quilts are to do!!!  For Beginners to Advanced students!!!  We are lucky to welcome Pam to our excellent slate of instructors.  Supply list is available at the front desk.  

Save the date of June 10 for our exciting SVQ Anniversary Party.  We will have give-aways as usual, some spectacular pricing of Unique Sewing Furniture, BERNINA machines, fabrics, notions, books and more for you on this one day only!!!!  We will have refreshments and more!  Join us as we say THANK YOU for supporting us for these past SEVEN YEARS!!!  It has been seven years since I purchased Sun Valley Quilts, and I have enjoyed nearly every minute of it.  Without your support, and purchases, we could not remain in business, and so we wish to thank you.

 

Our special color of the week when you tell us will be green, any shade thereof, at half-yard cut or better from the bolt.  You can thank Miss Emi Lee for the green inspiration!   Hope to see you soon.....