Showing posts with label summer sewing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer sewing. Show all posts

Friday, June 10, 2016

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Our 2016 Row by Row



Living on a house boat at Clearwater Beach, with it’s powdery fine sand, clear ocean water and pristine beaches is a perfect “Home Sweet Home”.  Country Quilts and Bears is located in Clearwater on the west coast of Florida.  Mother Nature has blessed us with the perfect inspiration for this year’s design.   We are open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Questions?  Call us at 727-461-4171.  We anxiously await June 21st and the all the fun that Row by Row creates!  

Friday, April 29, 2016

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Our New Friend

Messages From Marilyn

Here's a photo from my vacation that started in Vancouver, Canada, where I could already feel the Alaskan breezes. That lightweight jacket would soon disappear... 

We have a new friend in the shop!  He's come all the way from Alaska!  He's settled down now and found his favorite location where he greets new friends with a big smile.  However, he needs your help.  The poor guy doesn't have a name.  So we're asking you all to please come by, meet our new friend and help us give him the proper name he so deserves.  On September 18th, I'll go over all the entries and choose the winning submission.  The lucky person will receive two free yards of fabric of his or her choosing.  Oh, and let's not forget bragging rights...
Labor Day weekend hours - we will be closed Saturday, August 31st and Monday, September 2nd so we can enjoy time with our families and maybe even gets some yard work done.

Have you studied the beautiful fabrics which make up the 2013 Shop Challenge?  We're getting some very interesting, varied entries.  These are not you ordinary little quilt!  Stretch your imagination and come out of your comfortable box.  Over the years we've noticed that originality counts and only a few kits remain for your choosing.  Come play with this project and surprise yourself and others!      

The weeks pass so fast and before we know it the big Jacksonville Quilt Fest will be upon us.  Thursday, September 26th through Saturday, September 28th.  This is the larges quilt show in the state with over 400 quilts and 74 vendors.  It has always been well worth your time and effort to attend this event.  It is always an exciting weekend!  Or triple booth is number 404, the exact spot we've been for years!  Please come on by and say "hello".    

Monday, July 8, 2013

The Cat's Away!

A Message From Marilyn:

John and I will not be in the shop for awhile as we take some vacation time with family.  We haven't even gone and already I'm hearing rumors around here... Last year's "When the Cat's Away - The Mice Will Play" events were so popular that I'm sure Becky and Susan are planning on recreating similar hi-jinks.  I am sure that they are in the planning stages because every time I look at them, they have their heads together and the calendar out.  Whenever possible please come by the shop to keep an eye on my Mice.  I'm certain that you'll enjoy their mischief, as well!  

A Message From The Mice:


You better believe we have hi-jinks planned!!  Watch our blog and facebook page for hints and notifications letting you know what is going on here in the Mice Den!  We promise some great fun and fabulous sales and mabe even a squeek or two.
Squeek... squeek!  


Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Wool Applique Event!

Click here for a copy of our most recent Summer Newsletter !  We have some great things planned - including a wonderful wool event!  Stop on by to see what's going on this summer! 
Baaaaaaaa......
 

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Summer Newsletter and Classes are Posted!

Click here to see our new newsletter!   We have some great things planned - including a wonderful wool event!  Stop on by to see what's going on this summer! 
Below are photos of the pattern and the class sample for the upcoming wool applique class with guest teacher Marsha Hicks.  

Our colorway is shown below


Thursday, May 9, 2013

New Fabric has Arrived!

Fabric Alert! Malka Dubrawsky's in the house! Woot woot!!! Her new line, Simple Marks Summer, just arrived and we couldn't be more pleased. Stop by and grab some before it's gone!

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Saturday, March 23, 2013

New Jo Morton Fabrics!

Five new bolts of Jo Morton fabrics have just arrived.  These are great for backgrounds, backings or just to add to that ever important Jo Morton stash!  Come on by and grab a yard or two....

If you haven't done so already, be sure and "Like" us on Facebook!  Click here:  Country Quilts and Bears Facebook Page

Thanks so much!

Monday, August 27, 2012

And the winner is.....

 
Here are Marilyn and John picking the winner........
Congratulations "frankieandme"! You are the lucky winner of the quilt kit!  It is ready and waiting to be picked up at your convenience.  Send us an email or call so we know that you have seen this post!   
 
Oh, and we wanted to let you know that the UPS truck just pulled up to our back door and our UPS man has dropped off 30 new bolts of Civil War fabric just in time for your Labor Day sewing marathons!  Don't forget the store will be closed Saturday, September 1st through Monday, September 3 for Labor Day.  Plan ahead and pick up everything you need for your sewing projects before the holiday!  

Friday, August 24, 2012