Something for everyone

Recently we received a shipment of fabulous new fabrics from some of our favorite designers, Amy Butler, Philip Jacobs and Martha Negley. We can't wait to start using these wonderful fabrics in new projects. Here is a taste of the some of the new fabrics.
As you may know Wendy Fedie is no longer our Bernina manager. She didn't actually retire, she will be filling in in the Bernina department and teaching a class or two. Tracy Trevethan has joined us as the Bernina manager. She is no stranger to the Sampler, having worked here several years ago. Tracy is an accomplished quilter, teacher, and pattern designer. She is very familiar with Bernina sewing machines and will be able to answer all your questions. Look at the fun terry cloth slippers she embroidered the other day.

The Amazing Sewing Race began in January. We started in California and are now in Nevada. Everyone will be busy doing card trick blocks this month. Our small project this month was a fun punchcard holder. There is still time to join the race. The patterns are easy and the show and tell is fabulous. There is always something new at the Sampler, stop by and see us soon. Check our our website, http://www.the-sampler.com/ for all the latest. Mary

CUSTOMER QUILT

Polly taught the Bella Bella quilt class last year and one of her students recently sent a picture of her completed quilt. She loves it and has it hanging in her newly remodeled and redecorated living room. We love it too and congratulate her on a speedy completion. Polly will be teaching Bella Bella again this summer so be sure to check our website, www.the-sampler.com , for the class schedule as we get closer to that time.

Applique Fun at The Sampler

Two Wednesday's a month a group of customers meet at the Sampler to enjoy the art of hand applique. We call it Applique Antics. They work on their own projects and get questions answers by the staff. Linda Sander began this quilt in a William Morris applique class at The Sampler. It is now finished and hangs in her home. We love show and tell and love Linda's quilt. If you are interested in a hand applique class or in the Applique Antics gatherings check out our website http://www.the-sampler.com/ for dates and times. Mary