New Arrivals and Details of our March Sale!

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!

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)!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!