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!!!!

Month O' Love

There's plenty to be in love with around here these days.

Beautiful new fabrics and yarns having been coming in. 

Here are a few of my faves:

 Philip Jacobs and Kaffe Fasset

 

Yum, yum, OMG yummy!!

and from Michael Miller...

 Very sweet "Bunting Scallop" and "That's All Dot"

"Font Tastic" and "Escapees"

 

From Berroco...

new colors in Ultra Alpaca and Vintage.

Lots of new patterns too!

Also new from Berroco...

"Circus"

Perfect for kids sweaters...

or fun hats and scarves for adults.

From Riley Blake...

"Fly A Kite!" 

cute kids and their pups...

great coordinates!

 

A new shipment of Home Decorating remnants

has arrived.  Gorgeous, silks, upholstery

and Home Dec weight fabrics...

 only $6.98-$8.98 per yard!  

 

Great leather remnants too...

We've had lots of fabulous classes and workshops this winter...

Sewing for adults, teens, kids...Knitting, Rug Hooking, Needle Felting,

Wool Applique and more...

In honor of the Month O' Love, Nancy Keyes taught a

Wool Heart Applique workshop.

There were hearts of all colors around here.

And everyone went home even happier than when they arrived,

of course.

Gayle Johnson has started the long journey

with her latest knitting project:

"The Great American Aran Afghan"

This class meets once a month for the next several months, 

while they learn the intricate needlework it takes to complete

these Aran Afghan blocks.

It's quite an effort...good luck to everyone!

Well, that's just a glimpse of what's happening here these days.

Hope to see you all in the store soon!

Mary

September Song...

Ah!  I love the September air.  Clears the head and makes me feel ready to roll up my sleeves and get started on new projects.  So, what's up?  Weeelllll, around here classes come back in full force.

Lots of new fabrics and yarns are rolling in too.

Some of my favorite things of the moment are:

Designer Rolls from Kaffe Fassett

Delicious!  grab, sew.....soak in the beauty of Kaffe's fabrics!

"Garden" by Wooster and Prince

 

Fabulous new organic cottons from the Robert Kaufman

Good Life Collection

Also from Robert Kaufman...

"Appleville" by Suzy Ultman

This is the most adorable fabric!

Chock full of cute little vignettes.

Frame them, embellish bags, kids quilts, clothes...

so many possibilities!


On a more romantic note...
love this beautiful collection from From Robyn Pandolph
"Desired Things"

 

New Yarns

Fave of the moment around here is

"Flicker" from Berroco

This unbelievably lofty and luxurious baby alpaca
chainette is infused with super soft glittering strands.

Perfect for those crispy Fall days.


Home Decorating
Lots of new special purchase fabrics have arrived.
These are up to 50% off regular retails prices!

So, lots going on here...

Hope to see you all soon!


m & m

Hello Sun!

Well, it has become quite apparent lately that my grey cells

operate on solar power. So, now that things have brightened

up a bit and the synapses are synapsing...

time to share new things.

Japanese Fabrics

Heather Ross's latest collection

for Kokka is absolutely

gorgeous. This unique cotton

double gauze is incredibly soft

and breezy without being

transparent. Perfect for a

summer smock, dress or

very special baby's quilt.



Great new collection from Windham Fabrics:

Check out how fabulous this looks in a quilt and pillows:



New Tina Givens patterns:

Lydia is making the smock on the left using the Full Bloom fabrics.

It'll be up in the store soon, so come check it out!

We also have Tina's "Fairy Tip Toe" fabric collection

by " Free Spirit.


Helmet Liners

We've had a lot of requests lately for washable wool yarns.

Many of these requests were from people who are making helmut liners

for the troops. Ella Rae Superwash wool is perfect for this project

and it comes in the most fabulous colors.


Here are the links for more information and knitting

instructions for the liner:

Operation Helmut Liner

Helmet Knitting Instructions



No Sew Belts
(or headbands)


For those who want to make something, but insist they don't/can't sew,

the fabric gods invented Fabri-Tac.
I'm a huge fan. It's a permanent, quick drying adhesive

and works on most surfaces

(fabric, wood, leather, lace, suede, tile, felt, plaster, glass, trims, canvas, ribbons...)

Come in, we'll show you how to make a belt!


Noro


Lots of new "Silk Garden" colors in. We are loving this cute

summer sweater from the Noro Designer Mini Knits book.




Another fabulous creation by Lindell:


A very cute and practical casserole holder. Much better than putting

your potluck dish in a paper bag and letting it crash

around the back of your car (that would be me).

It's Kwik Sew pattern 1135.

Thanks for sharing Lindell!



Special Purchase Home Decorating Fabrics


As always, we have a great selection of home decorating remnants,

you'll never know what treasure you'll find.

At the moment we have some incredible silk pieces from Robert Allen.

Hurry, these won't last long!



Oh No! Here Comes the Rain AGAIN!!!

Mary