Yeah! We got the Booth Done . . .

. .and the 2009 International Quilt Market has begun!

Stop by and Visit us in Booth #1452.

Quilt Festival Opens Tonight

Come see us In Houston! Wednesday hours are 5 pm to 10 pm. Doors open for the general public at 7.

We are in the middle of the hall, back near Make It University -- Booth #1452.

At Quilt Market in Houston

The Fall International Quilt Market enters its last day today and we are pleased to see so many of our wholesale customers here. Our newest pattern, A Little Night Music -- An Elegant Miniature Runner, is the pick of the booth. Modeled after our full size runners, this little specialty is coming to a quilt shop near you!

We'll be here through Sunday in Booth 1452 so you can come and shop. Be sure to stop by the booth and say hello. Danielle will join me in Houston on Wednesday for the show. We are the people behind the patterns and books published by Graywood Designs so come and meet us.

Houston's weather should be settled back into the 70's by midweek. Today looks like a sultry southern day, much different from Michigan's march toward the cool part of fall!

Knitting Too Tightly

For all of you knitters out there, here is a discussion of knitting too tightly that also includes a great description of how a knitting stitch is formed. Whether you are a beginner or are more experienced, you might find some helpful advice in this article from Knitty.

http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/FEATloosenup.html

We have three beginning knitters coming in on Tuesday, September 29th. If you'd like to join the learning party, give us a call at 989-453-2311 or email us at merc@avci.net.

You are welcome to stop by on Tuesday night (again, September 29th from 5 - 7 pm just to shop, too. We'd love to see you.

Beginning Knitting (Continued)

Tuesday, September 29th -- 5-7pm

Munchies and beverage provided -- $15 for 2 sessions

Stop in and shop on Tuesday night!

Fall Hours

Open Wednesday -- Thursday -- Friday

10 am to 3 pm

Usually we're closed a bit around one for lunch.

Call ahead (989-453-2311) if you are coming at a certain time.

We are also open by appointment on Mondays and Tuesdays.

We're not doing Saturdays for now. Sorry.

A Little Night Music -- Our Newest Pattern!

Yippee! Our newest pattern is on the way to the printer and will be back in Pigeon soon! The hardest part is over for us. That would be all of the layout, editing, graphic construction, correcting and proofing that we go through in order to bring you our designs. Our goal is clear, concise directions and graphics that guide you through every step of the quilting process.

I'll post a photo of the pattern which is called "A Little Night Music." This is an elegant miniature runner. Here's a project that calls for your best fabric collection. Use those elegant, expensive fat quarters that you've been holding for something special to make your first "Night Music" miniature.

We expect to have this pattern available by Quilt Festival time -- October 14-18. There is a lovely kit to go with the design and several of you have kits on hold. We will print up early patterns for you during the week of Septmber 28th.

Closed on Labor Day

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Labor Day and also on the Saturday before Labor Day. Our Fall Hours go into effect after the holiday, too. We'll be open Wednesday thru Friday, 10 am to 3 pm.

Our Tuesday Knitters will meet two Tuesdays in September -- the 15h and the 29th. Call the Studio at 989-453-2311 for more information!

New in the shop this week:
Knitting bags by Lantern Moon
Knitting books about totes, handspun, socks and MORE!