Just Takes 2.....

Hey.....we have something fun for those of you "locals" out there! How about "Sharin' with Sharon" and some Just Takes 2?

In March of 2011, New York City hosted the Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts. This was a gift to the city; donated by the Rose family. Mrs Joanna Rose has acquired (she doesn't consider herself a collector) over 1000 red and white quilts. For her 80th birthday gift, she asked her husband if he could arrange a showing so she could see some of her quilts all hanging together. This was the beginning of the most amazing showing of 651 red and white quilts in one room that took over 18 months to put together.

The blogs have been buzzing with red and white quilts ever since this show. One of our customers, Sharon Tucker, got to see this exhibit in person and was completely in awe of this display of creativity and workmanship.

Sew, fast forward to January 2012.....the gals at Sentimental Stitches and Dear Jane have collaborated to release blocks twice a month for a red/white (or any color you wish) mystery sampler quilt. These patterns will be released on the 1st and 15th of the month (beginning in January) and they are free for that month only. Patterns will be available for purchase from them after each month. Sharon has invited anyone who might be interested in making the quilt to download the free patterns and join her at Fabric-Etc the first Saturday of each month beginning in February from 10:30-12:30 to make blocks! There will be no charge for this....just bring your "stuff" and your desire to create! Here's the link for the info on the quilt, patterns, etc http://justtakes2.com/about-the-quilt/

Please contact us at Fabric-Etc to let us know if you're interested, as space is limited. Hope you can join in the fun!

More of the fun from Fab-Etc later....better go vacuum the threads up and open the doors this morning!