As you know our current block of the month project is coming to an end. The last block will be ready the first week of March. We have a few of the fabrics in stock if you'd like to purchase a bit for finishing. If you've already purchased a finishing kit all you'll need is the backing and batting. We have several extra wide backing fabrics in stock and more to come, and of course we have lots of different batting options. We have a new polyester batting called Dream Puff - lovely, low loft and beautifully consistent.

And … Our next Block of the Month is scheduled to start in May. This one features a different star block each month done in a monochromatic colour scheme. Each month the kit will include the pattern for the block and fabrics to complete the 12" block plus matching fabric to frame the block. This series of blocks will finish at 16". Our plan is to keep this series going as long as we can find star blocks to make, so if you really want 15 or 20 blocks instead of the traditional 12 this will work for you. Stars in candy colours - we call it Starburst!

Do you know Maisy? If you have children or grandchildren you probably know Maisy. We have lots of beautiful coordinates too! Bright colours that your kids will love.

Wednesday afternoon February 24. Bring your handwork and just enjoy. We'll provide coffee and dessert. It's like a spa day for quilters!

Every Friday is Sit & Sew day from 12:00 - 6:00. Come in with your project to sew and visit.

So, keeping with the theme of making your gifts ahead of time, here's an idea for you. I made these sleep shorts up in an evening. The Kwik Sew pattern (2257) has sizes from Small to XXL all in the same package so you could use the same pattern for all the men in your life. The pattern includes shorts and long pants and they have a mock fly, too. Sleep pants or summer garden pants. If you want some help with the first pair, look for a short (pun intended) workshop coming up in March. Think birthday, Father's day, Canada Day ...