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We Have a New Blog!

2010-07-16T12:27:00.000-07:00

We have a new blog home! Click here to go to the new blog. Please make sure to update your bookmarks to reflect the change.

Thank you!

Portabello Pixie Claire Patterns In!

2010-04-27T06:25:00.000-07:00

For those of you who have been waiting for us to get the Claire pattern back in stock, they are here! This is such a cute dress and lots of fun to make and customize. Come in and look at our shop sample to see how versatile this pattern can be.

This is a photo of one of our customer's daughter wearing a short version of the Claire. Sweet isn't she!

Yarn, Yarn, Yarn!

2010-03-31T12:42:00.000-07:00

You all have got to come in and see all the gorgeous yarn we have been getting in! Doesn't Gloria look beautiful in her new shawl? It is made from jojoland's Melody, superwash wool! This self-striping yarn can be used for socks, shawls, anything you would need a fingering/sock yarn for. We have several colorways and it's still not too late to knit a sweet shawl or scarf for those cool spring evenings.

We have also just received more laceweight yarn and some beautiful artyarns beads and sequins silk yarn that is to die for! Take a look at our online photo gallery to get inspiration for your next project. And remember, every Friday at Sew Bee It is Sit 'n' Knit from 10am-12noon. Come by and sit a while and relax in our lovely knitting studio. We would love to meet you!

New! Smocking Classes at Sew Bee It!

2010-02-26T19:34:00.000-08:00

We are happy to announce that we are now offering classes in Smocking here at Sew Bee It. We have a wonderfully experienced teacher, Janice Neal, who will be teaching this classic art. She has smocked for many years, first for her own children, and now for her first granddaughter!

You will love this beautiful handwork and will be thrilled with what is is sure to become a future heirloom. She is scheduled to teach Beginning Smocking on Wednesday, March 17 from 10am-12noon. If you are interested in taking the class, give us a call here at the shop at 706-937-9142.

You are Invited to Sit 'n' Knit at Sew Bee It!

2010-02-25T16:18:00.000-08:00

We are so thrilled to share our exciting news with you! We are now carrying a variety of beautiful yarns and knitting supplies in our shop. We have expanded our shop to include the entire end of our building and have a roomy new classroom and a wonderfully relaxing knit studio. Beginning February 26, we will be hosting a Sit 'n' Knit each Friday from 10am-12noon. Come, bring a project and be inspired by each other. Of course, crocheters are welcome, too!

Sweet Tea Block of the Month

2010-01-09T17:23:00.000-08:00

We told you about our Sweet Tea Block of the Month in our last email, but thought you might like to see what we're talking about.

This adorable teapot quilt is made from Maywood Studios' fabric, Sweet Love, and is just perfect for a Sweet Tea quilt. With 9 teapot blocks and a pieced teacup border, this quilt can be ready for finishing in just 6 months! We have just 2 spots left, so call the shop or come by to sign up and pick up your first month's kit!

January Sale & First Quarter Class Schedule

2010-01-05T19:27:00.000-08:00

We just got our new class schedule updated and made available for you to download. We are offering some exciting new classes and Block of the Month Clubs for your enjoyment. One club we are extremely excited about is the Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt.

In 1922, The Farmer's Wife magazine posed this question to their readers: "If you had a daughter of marriageable age, would you, in light of your own experience, have her marry a farmer?" The magazine at that time had 750,000 subscribers, and received over 7,000 letters. The best answers to this question are included in this book, along with the traditional quilt blocks they inspired.

The quilt in the book uses reproduction prints for the blocks and is absolutely stunning! Jayne Henson will be leading this group and we are really looking forward to it!

And to help you stock up your sewing room for the year to come, you will receive 15% off of all notions and patterns for the month of January. Come in and get everything you need to start on all those new projects!

Look for more exciting news to come as we are anticipating some big changes here at Sew Bee It in the coming year!

November Sale!

2009-11-15T19:04:00.000-08:00

Now is the perfect time to begin your Christmas gift shopping, and what better way to do that than with a sale from Sew Bee It.

For the month of November, we are having a HUGE 30% off sale on all:

Panels
Kits
Fabric Bundles
Pre-cuts: Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Charm Squares and Honey Buns
Orientals

We have a great selection of quilt kits, including a lovely Christmas quilt from Moda, Kaffe’s Magic Carpet Quilt, the Iris Sampler Quilt, and several others. These would make perfect projects to make and give as gifts, or, if you have a quilter on your list, the kits would be a wonderful gift. Our panels will help you complete a project quickly while giving a beautiful result. We have fat quarter bundles of Michael Miller’s Fairy Frost which adds just the right amount of shimmer to your quilts. And, we have Moda’s new Rouenneries, several new fabrics from Kaffe Fassett, new patterns from Amy Butler, and more fabric arriving daily.

Come in and see all the new fabrics, patterns & books; there are just too many to name! Hope to see you soon!

September Sale and New Class Schedule

2009-09-01T10:36:00.000-07:00

Our new class schedule is complete and ready for you to view and download. Just click here or in the sidebar. We have a few new classes coming up, so take a look and sign up for one. It's always fun to learn something new.

Our sale for the entire month of September is 20% off books and patterns. It would be a great time to come in, as we have been getting in loads of new patterns and books lately. We also have a table full of selected beautiful fabrics marked 30% off.

The week of September 14-19 is Gloria's 2nd anniversary of owning the shop, so to celebrate, we are offering 25% off all Westminster fabrics when you purchase a one-yard minimum.

Fall is just around the corner, so let us help you get started on your Fall and Christmas projects. We have some beautiful fabrics and kits already made up for those special projects. Come on in see all we have to offer!

New Westminster Fabrics!

2009-08-07T12:09:00.000-07:00

Lately, we have been receiving such gorgeous fabrics here in the shop! Some of the latest are these wonderful Kaffe Fassett, Phillip Jacobs and Brandon Mably prints.

The colors are so vibrant and fun! Come in and see for yourself. The photos don't do them justice!

Featherweights are Here!

2009-07-17T12:24:00.000-07:00

We have a whole collection of these classic machines, dating from the 1930's. These are wonderful lightweight machines, perfect for taking to classes and piecing your quilts. Most have their original cases and accessories. Aside from being so cute, they are little workhorses! They are also an unbeatable price of $499 each. You must come in and take a look and try one out!

New Classes and New Fabric!

2009-06-23T16:43:00.000-07:00

You have just got to come in and see all that we have going on lately! We have new fabric arriving almost daily -- Martha has been busy posting pictures of it on our flickr site so take a look! We have just received the last 10 bolts of the new Fairy Frost colors and even more Christmas fabrics.

And just look at this adorable quilt Martha put together from the new Marie Webster fabrics!

Our new class schedule is online and ready for you to download in the sidebar. We have some of our wonderful regular classes such as Machine Quilting and Hand Quilting as well as several new classes. Our new summer classes are promising to be lots of fun and very rewarding, as you will begin and finish a project during the class time. These classes include a patchwork pillow, a-line skirt, tablecloth and napkins, patchwork pocket hostess apron, and a little girl's twirly skirt and embellished top.

Give us a call at 706-937-9142 for more information and to sign up for a class!

Closing for Memorial Day

2009-05-21T11:42:00.001-07:00

In celebration of Memorial Day, Sew Bee It will be closed.

We hope you enjoy the day with your family and friends, and remember those who have served and are serving in our Armed Forces.

Celebrating "Cotton Week" at Sew Bee It

2009-05-15T10:34:00.000-07:00

Martha found this wonderful vintage sign in the local Cracker Barrel and you know us, we love a good sale! So in the spirit of celebrating "National Cotton Week" here at Sew Bee It, we are having a sale!

Beginning tomorrow, May 16 through Saturday, May 24 we will offer a 15% discount on all batting, fabric (minimum one-yard-cut), and fat quarters!

Come out and celebrate cotton with us!

We also wanted to remind everyone that our classroom is available for use to get together with your friends to sew. It is always inspiring to see what others are doing. Just give us a call to check ahead that there is not a class going on.

Hope to see you this week!

Color Mastery Event was a huge success!

2009-05-09T06:44:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much to all of you who came out to Maria Peagler's Color Mastery book signing! What an overwhelming response! We had 71 ladies to attend this fun event. I would say that most, if not all, of us learned something new.

I know I did! Here is the quilt sample I, Susie, made from the first project in Maria's book. It is using an analagous color harmony. Maria explained each of the projects in the book and let us see her samples and then talked about other things such as how to spot the latest color trends, and how to challenge yourself to think beyond what you would typically choose to add variety to our stash and our quilts.

It is always fun to hear from a guest speaker and fellowship with one another over beautiful fabric and delicious sweets! We are looking forward to planning more special events like this one. If you weren't able to attend, take a look at the Color Mastery website and learn more about Maria and her fantastic new quilting book!

Color Mastery Book Tour

2009-04-23T16:09:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to announce that Sew Bee It is going to be hosting author of Color Mastery, Maria Peagler, at our shop next Thursday, April 30 at 6:30pm as part of her Georgia Book Tour. Maria will be sharing how you can master the color in your quilts and where to spot the best color trends. Color Mastery takes a unique approach never before seen in a quilting book. Maria has taken artistic principles and coupled them with simple quilts, for gorgeous projects any quilter can make. With Color Mastery, you can take ordinary fabrics already in your stash and turn them into simple quilts with sophisticated color relationships. You will be able to overcome your frustration and fear of color combinations in your quilts. She will also be signing copies of her book for you! We would love for you to call ahead and reserve your copy of Color Mastery so we will have enough on hand.

Take a look at the Color Mastery website and learn more about Maria and her fantastic new quilting book! No matter what your level of quilting experience, this promises to be an event you don't want to miss!

This is a free event! Invite your best quilting friends and let's make it a party!

Upcoming Classes

2009-04-03T13:48:00.000-07:00

We have some amazing classes in the works taught by the most amazing teachers! Grael Ruiz will be teaching her paper piecing class using this gorgeous quilt pattern! If you think the photo is beautiful, just wait til you come in to see it hanging in our classroom!

Martha Steele will be teaching her Memory Quilt class again this quarter. It is so much fun to see what everyone comes up with to put in their quilts. Can you tell who this quilt was made for by looking at the photos in it? We'll give you a hint...she is just as elegant now as she was when these photos were taken!

You may download a copy of our class schedule by clicking here. Give us a call if you would like to sign up for a class. If there is something you would like to learn, let us know. We are sure we can come up with a class that is just right for you!

Show and Share from our Customers!

2009-03-27T07:50:00.001-07:00

We have such amazing customers! With sewing becoming more popular with the younger generation (Yay!), we have seen a huge resurgence of young moms sewing for their children. I know that I (Susie), personally, loved to sew for my children when they were still small enough to want the clothes I would make for them! Now that they are older, I am enjoying sewing for my friends' little girls and teaching others to do the same.

Terri and Amanda are two such moms who love making beautiful outfits for their girls!

Terri made this gorgeous dress and matching ruffle pants for Alayna using fabric from our shop and Sandi Henderson's Portabello Pixie Pattern, Claire. She is adorable, Terri!

Amanda made this vintage-style apron for Sydney from our Quiltworks Delilah fabric! She is so sweet! Can't you see these on all the little girls in your life? If only they could stay this small!

And, for fun, look at Alayna in her 70's retro outfit. She had 70's day at school and her mommy embellished her outfit with Anna Maria Horner's Good Folks fabric plus made her a matching head band. We think she looks groovy, baby!

We know that sewing for our children is another way we can tangibly show our love for them! You ladies keep up the terrific work!

And if any of you are interested in learning more about sewing children's clothing, give us a call or email! We would be happy to plan a class and add it to our new class schedule!

March Madness Sale!

2009-03-26T10:35:00.000-07:00

Today, Thursday, March 26, through Saturday, March 28, we are having an awesome sale to celebrate March Madness.

*25% off all fabric (excluding $4.99 fabric)
*25% off all pre-cut fat quarters
*25% off all magazines

Now is the perfect time to add to that stash and start a new project for Spring or Summer!

We also have our new class schedule available for the 2nd quarter. Just click here to download and print it or pick one up at the shop.

More New Arrivals!

2009-03-12T14:16:00.000-07:00

We are just loving seeing our UPS man these days! He continues to bring us boxes almost daily and it's like Christmas morning to open them and see what we find!

This past week we have received so much new fabric! We have some beautiful springtime-colored fabrics that arrived just today from Moda by April Cornell called Spring Magic that is just so pretty! You have to come in and see it. There are several floral and paisley prints as well as plaids that are reminiscent of those lovely madras plaids we all love in pinks, greens, and yellows!

We also have Wonderland by Momo for Moda, Cosmo Chic by Benartex, Neptune by Tula Pink for Moda, Dream Garden, Cambridge Square, Andalucia from Michael Miller and an adorable Pet Deer from Michael Miller as well.

Come in and see the shop sample of one of our newest patterns from Indygo Junction called Little Charmers. It is a sweet little skirt made from charm packs and we can show you how to embellish a tank top or tee with the same fabric for a completely custom outfit for your precious girl!

Look at this wonderful custom outfit one of our customers made for her little girl from our Amy Butler and Anna Maria Horner Fabric! Just precious is all we can say!

Come on in and see everything for yourself! You will be sure to find something to inspire you!

New Arrivals and Details of our March Sale!

2009-02-27T11:22:00.000-08:00

March is just around the corner, and we are already looking forward to Spring! With the birds singing and daffodils blooming, our thoughts are turning toward bright colors, and sweet pastels, and new quilt projects to brighten up our surroundings!

If you visit the shop, you will not be disappointed with the selection of fabrics, patterns, and other delights to help you achieve the goal of finishing those Spring projects. This week, we have received a shipment of some gorgeous fabrics called Fauna and Flora and they are beautiful and bright! We also received Classic Neutrals and Classic Reds some of which have a wonderful reproduction flavor. We have received a few more batiks to add to our ever-growing selection and some Earth Spirit which are beautiful in naturescapes.

And, just in, "Turnovers" from Moda in a gorgeous new line called Patisserie -- these are absolutely scrumptious! Turnovers are simply 6" squares cut into half-square triangles. These sets have 2 each of 40 different fabrics to make a total of 80 half-square triangles. We will also be getting some of these fabrics on the bolt as soon as they are released for shipment from Moda. And to make your decision even easier about what to do with these sweet "Turnovers", we have Joanna Figueroa's new book, The Pastry Shoppe, which features 6 different quilt patterns using the Patisserie Turnovers.

Our sale for the month of March is 20% off the legendary Kaffe Fassett's stripes! These fabrics are so versatile and we hear that many are no longer available. So, now is a perfect time to get some. The week of St. Patrick's Day, we will have a select group of green fabrics at 20% off and, of course, Gloria's pick is 15% off for the entire month. Make sure you keep checking here for all the latest updates! And, if you would like to share photos of your finished projects, email them to us and we will put them in our online gallery for all to see!

Come in and see what the "buzz" is all about! We love seeing your smiling faces!

New Arrivals at Sew Bee It!

2009-02-20T11:27:00.000-08:00

We have several new groups of fabric just in at Sew Bee It, and one of the most gorgeous is Jan Patek's new Harmony! You have to come in to see just how beautiful this new fabric from Moda is -- luscious colors with a feel like satin. We also have some new patterns from Jan Patek that would be perfect to use with the fabrics.

We have also gotten in 18 new bolts of Kaffe Fassett's lovely fabric and are looking forward to seeing what you all create with them.

Radiance Sateen is a new fabric from Robert Kaufman which is a 55% cotton and 45% silk blend. Radiance comes in such colors as Copper, Violet, Chartreuse and Gold. Just a touch will add such a wonderful design element to your quilts.

Remember to stop by and check out Gloria's selection of the month which is 15% off and don't forget to check our blog regularly to see all that is happening here at Sew Bee It!

Highlights from the Super Bowl (I mean the Super Bowl Sale)!

2009-02-04T05:19:00.000-08:00

We had a terrific time on Saturday with our Annual Super Bowl Sale! It was a gorgeous, sunny day outside, and just as sunny on the inside, with so many of our dear customers coming by to shop! The shop was all a-buzz with the delightful sound of excited chatter. Beautiful fabrics, beautiful friends, and so much inspiration -- what more could you ask for?

We worked hard all day cutting fabric, picking out patterns and books, and helping you all choose new projects to work on for the coming weeks. Martha Steele even taught her photo transfer class in the midst of all the excitement! When all was said and done, we had a record-breaking day!

At the end of the day, look where we found Gloria! All curled up on the couch with one of her cozy quilts!

If you were not able to make it in on Saturday, we missed you! Stop by and see all our new fabric, patterns, and, of course, our Janome sewing machines. We still have a few machines that have been drastically reduced! They won't last long at these prices. We also have our quarterly class schedule ready for you to pick up.

We want to thank each and every one of you for your support and want you to know that we truly appreciate you! You are blessing to each of us!

2009-01-29T12:47:00.000-08:00

GRAM SAYS is hand appliqued and quilted on a Handi-Quilter 16 by Margo J. Clabo, Cleveland, TN. The patterns were adapted from the Mama Says patterns by Sue Garman, available here: Quakertown Quilts - Blocks - Mama Said.

This is a beautiful quilt, Margo, you have done a great job.

Sew Bee It

Superbowl Sale 2009!

2009-01-23T08:57:00.000-08:00

Next Saturday, January 31, we will be holding our Annual Superbowl Sale here at Sew Bee It. With everything in the store on sale, it will be the time to stock up on your old favorites and to treat yourself to some new ones!

We have been receiving new shipments of fabric all week, and, oh my goodness, it is just gorgeous! From Anna Maria Horner's new "Good Folks", to Amy Butler's "Midwest Modern 2", to Moda's "Oh Cherry Oh", there is something to delight every one! We also have been getting some new patterns for ladies' and children's clothing from Indygo Junction and Pink Fig which are so much fun and are perfect teamed up with our beautiful fabrics.

Details of our sale:
*25% off everything in the store, except for our already fabulously low priced $4.99 fabric! This includes notions, thread, patterns, books ~ everything!
*$1 off per yard of our $4.99 fabric, when purchased as a single cut of 6 yards or more! That is a deal that cannot be beat anywhere! We are talking $3.99 per yard ~ that is lower than wholesale! At this price, you can finally afford to purchase backings for all those quilt tops you have been working on!

We hope to see everyone out next Saturday ~ we love to see your smiling faces and visit with you, and always look forward to our sale days when the shop is all "a-buzz" with excitement!

Hoffman 2009 Challenge

2009-01-17T08:09:00.000-08:00

Every year, a team from Hoffman Fabrics chooses an upcoming fabric design and then issues a challenge to quilt, clothing, doll and accessory makers to create an original item using the fabric. We are excited to announce that we just received this week all of these gorgeous fabrics from Hoffman!

The challenge fabric is this fabulous paisley fabric in browns, cream, and greens and is just lovely!

To learn more about the Hoffman 2009 Challenge, you may visit the Hoffman Challenge website, or you may download a pdf brochure to find out more about the challenge. This is a contest open to several groups of sewists, not just quilters, and has some wonderful prizes, including cash, Sulky products and, of course, Hoffman fabric. Check out the information about the challenge, then come in to Sew Bee It to purchase your challenge fabric and the wonderful selected coordinates. Wouldn't it be so exciting to know that one (or more) of our customers might win! We know we have the best and most creative friends around -- now let's let Hoffman know!

All entrants will receive a fat quarter of Hoffman Fabric and a beautiful cloisonne pin designed exclusively for the challenge. You will also receive an application and images of the next year's Challenge fabric and coordinates! What are you waiting for?!

Gloria's Been at it Again!

2009-01-16T10:39:00.000-08:00

Oftentimes, Gloria dreams up quilts and then comes in to the shop and they spill out into fabric! Such is the case with this beauty!

This is the original "Two-Day Topper" named by Gloria. It is a quick and easy quilt made from any fabric by any skill level of quilter. Martha is working up a pattern with several variations which we will be uploading here soon, so check back often to get it as a free download!

Christmas Applique :: Get a Head Start

2009-01-09T11:37:00.000-08:00

Martha Ooten is preparing to schedule an applique class at Sew Bee It sometime in the future.
Please let us know if you have an interest in joining this monthly class. You will end up with a beautiful Christmas quilt when you complete the class.

The book the quilt comes from is called "Winter Wishes".

Girl Gang 2009

2009-01-09T11:35:00.000-08:00

The Girl Gang group had their first meeting at Sew Bee It January 2nd to get started on Jan Patek's Favorite Things quilt. Joanne Brownlee and Judy Pitts led the class. Come by and see the gorgeous completed quilt top that Joanne made.

Happy New Year!

2008-12-29T06:11:00.000-08:00

Sew Bee It wishes you a Happy New Year! Come in and see our new arrivals. We think you will be pleased. Here is Gloria with some of our new Westminster Fabrics we just unwrapped.

Merry Christmas from Sew Bee It to You!

2008-12-19T10:57:00.000-08:00

We hope you and your family have a happy holiday season!

Don't forget about our December sale continuing through the end of this month -- all Christmas fabrics are 25% off, including the kit to make this beautiful "Holiday Chorus" quilt shown below.

Cheryl Plemons made this and it's a favorite of so many who come in the shop. Even though it is considered a Christmas quilt, this can be used all winter long.

With all the beautiful birds and berries, it is sure to delight all who see it!

And, just look at the gorgeous quilting detail! Remember that you can drop off your quilt tops by the shop to be quilted by one of several talented quilters in the area. Come by, email, or call us to inquire about this service!

We hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

Memory Quilts

2008-12-15T06:24:00.000-08:00

All of our customers love Martha's classes on Memory Quilts. If you ever thought about doing this, you need to take one of Martha's classes. The projects are always a big hit!
Cheryl

Christmas Collage Memory Quilt

2008-12-12T10:58:00.000-08:00

This beautiful image is a collage of special Christmas collections designed directly on the scanner and printed on our Printed Treasures fabric. Martha Steele has been teaching these classes on preserving your memories in fabric and this is just one of the projects from her last class.

If you are interested in learning more, come by our shop or give us a call at 706-937-9142. Martha or any of the other ladies are always happy to help.