~ Black & White & True all over ~

We have such talented customers, really we do. One of the biggest perks in working here is seeing a customer bring in a quilt top, searching for the perfected borders or backing and asking for our help. We drool, stammer, ooh and aah. We call over other BC elves to take a look and then we make sure some other customers get in on the fun. This precious quilt came in last week and we just wallowed in the creativity. First we got a feel for the black and white, then we noticed the occasional spark of color with some special ... unexpected ... appliques.

While taking it all in we noticed that one square had been inadvertently sewn in sideways.

Boo hoo.

And then we knew that this customer was actually rather brilliant.

Thanks for reminded us that it's okay not to be perfect. We really like that theory around here.

First carpet and hair, and now this!

Have you seen the latest patterns from our friend, Cindy Taylor Oates? They are called Shaggy Bags and I am pretty certain that you need to make one. You pick the fabric, you quilt it and you cut the "shags". Too simple. Way too cute.

And as long as we're talking cute, get a load of these new knits from Michael Miller? They come in 54" widths and they also have your name on them.

We sure do love bright and happy around here.

~ The Circle of Thread ~

We've come a long way, Baby.