Hello Reader, Welcome to September September 1, 2023 (My 61st Wedding Anniversary) Welcome to fall. It has been a tumultuous summer with heat, drought, hail, rain, flooding, cool weather and heat again. It has also been an exciting time with family visits, reunions and holidays. Now it is time for new beginnings as we announce our fall schedule of classes and special events beginning with a Panel Challenge starting September 7th at the store. Buy a panel from us and you have the month of...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Welcome to August I can’t believe it. It’s August already. July is in the past and what a tumultuous month it was. For us it began with a hail storm on July 1 st which wiped out many of our fields and damaged almost everything else including our house, our buildings and our trees. But it did put an end to the drought. We have had several rains since then, providing moisture to help the crops that are left to grow. And giving us some hope that our water reserves will be renewed....
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Welcome to mid July Mid July and the weather has been throwing us a lot of curves in the last couple of weeks. We have had hot, hot days, a major hail storm which wiped out most of our crops and trashed houses all over Killam and area, smoggy days with air quality warnings because of wild fire smoke and last night another major storm with violent cracks of thunder and lightening and which turned off our power for 12 hours. More storms predicted for this evening. Oh well. It is...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Holiday Time! At least it used to be for the Chevraux family. We usually headed to Radium for a 2 or 3 week break. Not so anymore. Not since Covid hit and not now that I am tied to the store every day that it is open. So it means we have more time to quilt and to plan classes and general quilting days. The Tip Line: When choosing the fabrics for a quilt, be aware of the contrasts and try to choose lights, mediums and darks instead of all one or the other. I have been doing...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Mid March Madness March 15. Already. I can’t believe how fast this month is going. Only two more days to find Herbert and claim your 40% on the fabric he is showcasing. And the end of our Tweed creative contest is almost here (read more below). I have had such fun designing quilts for customers this past two weeks. It is one of my favourite things to do. This newsletter also gives me a chance to present another of my earlier patterns in my Easy Two colour pattern series. Read...
almost 2 years ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Happy March! Here comes March. The month of green. Herbert is still hiding among special groupings of fabric, just waiting for you to find him. Remember, if you find him, you can get the fabric he is showcasing for 40% off in honour of St. Patrick’s Day. Special runs until March 17th. I also hope you enjoyed the first clue from The Community Garden Mystery Quilt we gave you in the last newsletter. The second clue is out now- scroll down for more details in this email. Remember,...
almost 2 years ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Switching from red to green! Welcome to the day after Valentine’s. I hope you had a wonderful day filled with love. I also hope you are enjoying the first clue from The Community Garden Mystery Quilt we gave you in the last newsletter. You have until the end of this month to complete it before the next clue is released at the beginning of March. Remember, if you haven’t started yet, we have a great deal for you. There is currently a stock reduction sale happening for 30% off...
about 2 years ago • 3 min read
. Hello Reader, Love is in the air! Robbie Burns Day is just past and Valentine’s lies just ahead. Both exciting events in both a social and quilting sense. Have you thought of making handmade valentines for your special ones? We have some neat patterns. I know I made one for my husband years ago and it still hangs on our bedroom wall. When I suggested that it was old now and should maybe be taken down, he looked at me in horror. “No! That is special.” Maybe your loved ones would have the...
about 2 years ago • 3 min read
. Hello Reader, Love is in the air! Robbie Burns Day is just past and Valentine’s lies just ahead. Both exciting events in both a social and quilting sense. Have you thought of making handmade valentines for your special ones? We have some neat patterns. I know I made one for my husband years ago and it still hangs on our bedroom wall. When I suggested that it was old now and should maybe be taken down, he looked at me in horror. “No! That is special.” Maybe your loved ones would have the...
about 2 years ago • 3 min read