Happy July! We will be closed only on Thursday, July 4th and then back open on the 5th and 6th.  Have fun, be safe and stay cool!

Last month I attended the Stripology Instructor Course sponsored by GE Design and held in Chaska, Minnesota. I so enjoyed the course (and the cooler weather!) and learned how versatile the rulers are, they are not just for cutting strips!! I'm now working on my required projects that need to be submitted before I can be an official Stripology Instructor! It took me years to give the Stripology rulers a try, but I am hooked and they are now my favorite rulers. Soon, we will more carry more Stripology rulers and GE Design patterns at the Textile Studio and I'll be leading Stripology themed workshops. If you already have the Stripology XL or the Stripology Squared ruler and would like to be in my first "Mastering Your Stripology Rulers" workshop, contact me. I am looking for a few people to practice the course on, and if you would like to volunteer, email me at: ruth@uptownblanco.com.

BLOCK OF THE MONTH OPTIONS! We have two options for those looking for a new BOM.

Symphony- Using Banyan Batiks from Northcott, Symphony is available in either bright batiks or neutrals, it finishes at 66" x 78". You can participate in the 12 month BOM for $20.99/month or buy the complete kit for $247.99. Both the kit and BOM include the pattern and fabric to make the quilt top and binding. Click bright batiks or neutrals for pictures.

Snippets-  Designed by Heidi Pridemore and featuring fabrics from the Snippets collection by Chelsea Design Works for Studio e Fabrics, this is a 6 month BOM for $29/month or you can purchase the complete kit for $174.  Both the kit and BOM option include the pattern and fabric to make the quilt top and binding. Video tutorials are available for Snippets. Click Snippets for a picture.

Both of the BOMs can be started at any time between now and September 1st, after that only the kit option will be available.

Christmas is coming!! Winter holiday and Christmas themed fabrics have started to arrive and will be out soon! You can always see what's new by going to the New Items tab on our website, or watch for New Products email that will come out later this week.

Be safe, stay cool and sew on!!