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(PDF copy of the March 2008 Newsletter)

PDF copy of the April 2008 Newsletter

April 2008

Greetings

Welcome to the April newsletter!
We have a lot of new fabrics in the shop for you to see, so I hope you’ll stop by soon to check them out. Don’t forget the Stitchfest Exhibition is coming soon, on 12-13 April. You can still buy your tickets early in our shop and save a £1 off the door price.

New Arrivals

Jamestown By Jo Morton for Andover Fabrics:

A collection of 37 civil war style prints and wovens from Andover Fabrics. In browns, grey-blues and navy blues, they’ll make a wonderful masculine quilt.

Natural GardenBy Holly Taylor for Moda Fabrics:

A new range of 33 florals from Moda. There is a lovely panel for a quick wallhanging and the co-ordinates are stunning in greens, reds and purples.

Kasuri By Hoffman Fabrics:

A stunning set of 13 Japanese themed fabrics in indigos and browns. These fabrics feature fans and floral designs. A must see!

AND THE WINNERS ARE....
Thank you everyone who made our March Birthday Bash such a huge success. Congratulations to the winners of our free raffle:
1. 20% off all purchases for one year Jess McCulloch
2. Confetti Quilt Kit Joan Atkinson
3. Moda Jelly roll + pattern Margaret Garden
4. Clover rotary cutter case Kate Findlay
5. Quilt coasters Jennifer Leslie
6. White Grenache & chocolate truffle set Linda Sinclair
7. 425g Belgian Chocolate eggs Celestine Medley
8. 425g Belgian Chocolate eggs G Cruckshank
9. Clover Flower yo-yo maker Lois Cains
10. Clover Heart yo-yo maker Susan Woods
11. Decadent Victorian charm pack Leah Morrison
12. Tonga Dimes II charm pack Christine Heathcote
13. Heart of the Garden charm pack Jacky Patterson
14. Zen charm pack Lynne Walker
15. Autumn Traditions charm pack Nicky Martin
16. Hoppy Spring charm pack Janice McBride
17. Belle Fleur charm pack Aileen Archibald
18. Hoffman Original Beads 3-pack Mrs. Savillev
19. Hoffman Original Beads 3-pack Ainsliev
20. Hoffman Original Beads 3-pack S McLeod
A big congratulation also goes to Trixie Catto and Irene Brockie, who each won 10 fat quarters from the fat quarter drop box.

ABERDEEN HOLIDAYS

Seattle Quilt Company will be closed on Monday 21 April for the Spring Holiday and on Monday 5 May for the May Day Holiday.

OH! HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED!
Advice from a Singer Sewing Manual from 1949:
Prepare yourself mentally for sewing. Think about what you are going to do. Never approach sewing with a sigh or lackadaisically. Good results are difficult when indifference predominates. Never try to sew with a sink full of dirty dishes or beds unmade. When there are urgent housekeeping chores, do these first so your mind is free to enjoy your sewing. When you sew, make yourself as attractive as possible. Put on a clean dress. Keep a little bag full of French chalk near your sewing machine to dust your fingers at intervals. Have your hair in order, powder and lipstick put on...[If] you are constantly fearful that a visitor will drop in or your husband will come home and you will not look neatly put together, you will not enjoy your sewing as you should....

Oh, yeah? Well, how about this instead:
Prepare yourself mentally for sewing. Turn the radio to a classic rock station and set the volume at a level so that you will not be distracted by the phone, doorbell, smoke alarm, barking dogs or sirens. Throw a dishtowel over the dirty dishes and close the bedroom door if the bed is unmade so that you don't have to look at it. Put on some sweats and flip-flops and pin your hair back so that it won't get in your way. Get a coaster for your Diet Coke and a bowl for your M&Ms. Sew until it is time to order pizza, and then sew some more.

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