Hello Quilting Friends!!
June is such a fun month with so many events—Father’s Day, official beginning of Summer, Flag Day, Juneteenth holiday, lots of weddings and BBQ’s! Right now the majority of us are experiencing a heat wave. Here in Colorado we are almost at 100-degrees already. That is very unusual for us this time of year, and what a wonderful reason to be forced to stay indoors! I for one, will make the best of it and quilt to my heart’s content!!
New Monthly Sale
Wedding events are adorned with gorgeous, colorful flowers of every kind. So, this month we have all our beautiful florals along with our white & cream fabrics on sale. We have many color variations in the white & cream collection. In addition to backing a quilt, they can be used for beautiful backgrounds on your quilt tops and any other sewing projects you may be considering. So, beginning today through June 28th, we are offering 25% OFF on these fabrics on orders of $75.00 or more. This sale is for you only, so use promocode: June25
Also, FREE SHIPPING is available for orders of $75 or more.
We love it when you shop around on the sight, but if you are in a hurry, here is the direct link:
Featured Product(s)
We are highlighting our vintage fabrics.
Riley Blake issued new soft prints for summertime. Just arrived are Precious Petites in Pink and Mint along with New Beginnings in Cream and Blush. You can find them all here along with our other vintage fabrics.
Finally, don’t forget our End-of-Bolt (EOB) sales!! As they fly off the shelf, we replenish them monthly! An EOB cut is not as small as a remnant, but really needs to be cleared from the shelf to make room for the new fabrics. The yardage cuts will range from 1/2 -yard to 1 7/8 yard cuts. These 108” & 118” wide cuts are 30% OFF!! Check in frequently for new weekly listings.
Culinary Corner – Summer Shrimp Pasta Salad
Who doesn’t love a cold salad on these hot summer days. One of my favorites is cold pasta salad. Adding fresh, ice-cold shrimp really raises the protein levels while producing a beautiful creation for your table.
Download Shrimp Salad Recipe Here
Free Pattern Love Reflections Rug
By Art Gallery Fabrics
In recent months I have been exploring new ways to use my quilting skills. I’ve made wall hangings, coasters, tote bags, makeup pouches and wallets, all with our beautiful quilter’s cottons! A new one I found that I plan to try is this cute quilted rug. What a great addition to your sewing room, kitchen or a grandchild’s room. While this pattern uses a specific color and block, you can choose any color family and any block you love—the tulip block, churn dash, southwest, or stars. The variety is endless! And, easily you can make it any size you wish.
Download Pattern Instructions here
LONG-ARM QUILTING SERVICES
Please allow four to six weeks for completion.
TODAY’S TIPS, TRICKS & TECHNIQUES—Scissor’s Care
Dull scissors are frustrating! When scissors are dull the quilting experience is less than enjoyable and takes twice the time. Scissors and blades are a key tool in our toolbox. My husband who is a woodworker, is always dusting, tightening screws, oiling and sharpening his tools. He tells me it is the key to precision, fine work working results. Our fabric craft is equally important. Recently, I added new, higher-end scissors to my toolbox and researched proper care to extend their life. Guess what—care for our tools is the same as the woodworker’s craft! Here’s what I learned:
1. Frequently, wipe the lint and dust from the blades with a soft cotton cloth using an even stroke.
2. Protect them from dropping, cutting adhesive tapes or coming in contact with pins. And of course we’ve all heard—only use them for fabric cutting. I’ve use a sharpie writing on the handle: FABRIC ONLY. This reminds me which scissors to use and woe-be-it, my husband would use them…????
3. Place a drop of oil around the screw and between the blades. Wipe the oil down the cutting blade as well. I’m now doing this weekly and it’s amazing the difference this makes in daily cutting!
4. Keep them sharp. An easy, effective and low-cost method is to cut fine grit sandpaper with your scissors. Do it a couple of times with long cuts. This means you cut it in one go--the whole edge comes in contact with the sandpaper in one cut. Repeat this cut about ten times. Your scissors will be a lot sharper and you’ll be a happier quilter!!
Linda
Log Cabin Quilt’N Sew
703-586-3265