The little packages keep coming in the mail, and Rick keeps slitting open the envelopes and leaving them for me to find. I bring them out to the shop, then, and price them and leave them for customers to come and find. I am having such a good time with this new adventure in my life.
Some of you might remember that I am in a "mind-mapping" group of artists with Rick; led by a wonderful facilitator, Marci August. We sit together and share our goals and dreams and come up with valid, purposeful plans and strategies for achieving what we have dreamed. A few months ago, before we opened the quilt shop, the group focused on helping me realize what the center of my business plan was. What was in the center of the map we had formulated from my activities and efforts? A single phrase: BE HAPPY. That is the desired result that all of my goals are pointing toward. That is the focus of my wishes, my newest goal. It is achievable. It is a truth in my life.Is it a valid business plan's desired result? You bet it is!
Here are some more items that have arrived or are on their way to Quilters' Quarters, gradually filling the beautiful cabinets Rick has added to our shop::
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| Eight yards of Timeless Treasures: "Lighthouses" |
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One yard of Fabric Visions: "Curious"
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We also have a new supply of fat quarters from our friend Ann Lainhart. In addition to those individual, beautiful 9" x 44" pieces of fabric, Ann has put together bundles of "eight fat eighths" ... fabric cuts in a color family, each of which measure 9" x 22", and so total to a full yard of coordinating fabrics.
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| Fat Quarters from Ann Lainhart |
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| Ann's quarters and bundles of eight fat eighths in color families |
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| Ann has wonderful fabrics to share! |
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a yard of 44" fabric with 12 blue printed blocks
of animals in Dresden Plates |
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| 2.5"strips and pre-cut squares; some 4", 5" 6" and 10" |
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| 2 yards of soft white cotton with pink floral splash |
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| Embroidered linen tablecloth ready for finishing |
We look forward to seeing you and sharing these wonderful finds with you. Next week, we will be adding more bolts of fabric to the cabinets Rick has built for the shop. Take a look at what we have in store for you!
Remember, if you are reading this in your email, you can forward it to your friends and family and invite them to enjoy our retirement adventure with us. They can find us here
At Quilters' Quarters, or drop into the shop Wednesdays through Saturdays between 11 am and 7 pm. We'll do our best to find and stock what you are looking for. We'll be at the fabric warehouse this week, so check out
New England Quilt Supply's catalog and let us know what you see that you would like us to purchase and have in stock.
You can call (978 352 2676) or email (needlesandpens@comcast.net) and we'll be happy to talk with you about fabrics and notions!
We appreciate your advice~
Happy sewing, be well, and don't be a stranger!
