Lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer

Wish we could move FMS to this lovely spot.

ah well...but we're bringing a bit of summer to the mill.

We have some absolutely stunning semi sheer cottons
and silk/cottons blends from Italy and France that will
make you feel cool and elegant.

I've been searching for the perfect pattern
for these fabrics and think I've found it in this one
called "Roxanne" from
Victory Patterns:

 

I love this

Also good for flowy summer tops, skirts and

sundresses are these rayon batiks.  They have a beautiful "drape"
with enough body to make you feel secure in your clothes
(you know what I mean...not too super model-ish)

 

Amazingly talented artist and friend of FMS,
Kim Moran Weineck was one of the first in to
check out the much anticipated "Briar Rose"
from Heather Ross.  I think her daughters will be
twirling about in some adorable dresses soon.

If you'd like to learn more about Heather Ross check out
her website and blog:
http://heatherross.squarespace.com/

 YARN!

Just in...
"Johanne" from Plymouth Yarns.
Yummy, hand-dyed, single-ply yarn.  Delicious colors!
This DK weight, soft wool and mohair blend.
bee-u-ti-ful!

New colors in "Gina"
Fabulous, self striping, worsted weight
wool yarn.  If you love Noro's "Kureyon'
you'll love this.

Also from Plymouth:
"Sakkie"
It's a mohair/merino/nylon blend sock yarn.
Cool and comfortable in the summer, and cozy
and warm in the winter.
 It's even machine washable!

We've lots of new things in the store to keep you busy through the summer.
Hope top see you all soon!

Keep Cool!!!!

Autumn awesomeness

 The mill is abuzz with activity!

Co-workers, students, customers are creating up a storm.

Fabulous fabrics and yarns are rolling in.

 Lots of pics/few words are my

 plan of action (once again) to share the news.
 

Check it out!

  

Sweet new collection from Renaissance Ribbons

 by Dena Designs

From Alexander Henry "Midnight Snack" 

We've had it in quilting cotton, but now

it's in a super soft flannel.

Perfect for pj's!!! 

       More fabulous fabrics from Riley Blake

(Yeah!)

 and it is...

 Huck Finn meets Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm.

Our co-worker Lindell made the cutest baby quilt using a
panel from Riley Blake's "Woodland Trails" collection.

This is a very quick and easy quilt to make and works
well for either a girl's or boy's room.

Lindell did her own (unbelievably quilted!) thing,
but there is a pattern on the Riley Blake website.

Woodland Creatures Quilt

She made a very huggable owl too!

 McCalls # M6415

Lots o fab leather remnants in the store.
Yummy colors and textures.  Great for making
 handbags, media covers, belts, hats,
cool bookends...  Don't be afraid, it's not that hard to 
work with.  For larger projects, we have full hides as well.


 New prints from Kaffe Fassett, Philip Jacobs and Brandon Mably:

I fell in love (love, love, love...) with the grey colorway.
You really have to see them in person to appreciate the colors.

In particular, I'm crazy about this one:
"Foxgloves" by Philip Jacobs.
  Come check them out.  You'll be drooling.

"Odds and Ends" by Cosmo Cricket.
Darling.
 

If you're like most people, you're probably well on your way
into several projects intended for holiday gifts.
If you are like me, however, you might be looking for something
fabulous to whip up at the almost last minute 
(let it go, let it go, we all can't be perfect).
So, for those of you who have that disease, or if you just want to
keep it simple, we have some really fun yarn to
make fabulous scarves with.

"Glee" from Berroco has great colors and knits or
crochets up quickly and easily into a fun spiral scarf. 

 

Berroco "Glee" instructions

For something a bit more frilly there's

"Scandalicious!" from Plymouth Yarns.

Maureen has been knitting up the cutest baby

sweater and hat sets using Sirdar "Crofter" and "Snuggly".

These are great yarns for baby knits, extremely soft

and washable.  The "Crofter" knits up in a Fair Isle pattern

without having to deal with multiple yarns.  Hooray!

Peruvia Quick...

I love this yarn, it's so soft and the colors are scrumptious!

Jennifer made a sweet hat pattern using just one skein

of this beautiful Grandiosa Hand-Dyed yarn.

The pattern is free with purchase of any chunky yarn.

Need help making all these things?

Take one of our classes or workshops. 

Come in and see us.  

Let us know what you're doing and how we can help.

See you soon!

 (I just can't resist cute pups: )