Are you a Knitter?

If you're a knitter you'll be thrilled to know we have a wonderful selection of yarns, in addition to all the fabulous quilting goodies we carry!

Jan has been working hard to expand our selection and we truly believe we have something for everyone....

 below you'll see our newest dishcloth yarns

 

 followed by thick, cozy yarns, perfect for sweaters, hats, mitts - you name it!

this is an absolutely beautiful yarn you simply must feel...

silky smooth and a dream to knit

 

loads of wools for knitting and felting...

 

and even some with beautiful sparkle

 

and every bit is on sale right now, including the scarf yarn...

and if you haven't heard of the scarf yarn, come on over and we'll be delighted to show you how it knits up so simply and so beautifully, you'll be wearing a brand new designer scarf in no time!

 

Sale! Sale! Sale!

Two days left in our awesome Sale!

 

 

 

30% off fabrics (yardage) plus an additional 5% if you clear the bolt!

 

and

 

25% off books, patterns and notions

 

 

lots of great deals to be had!

 

(sale ends Saturday October 27 so hurry in...)

 

also

 

Liz from Janome is coming

 

Thursday November 15

 

and she'll be showing off the new

 

Janome Memory Craft 8900

 

 

it's a fabulous machine and you don't want to miss this!

 

 



It's Never Too Early...

Or too late... to get going on special holiday projects.

 

We have some beautiful new Hallowe'en fabrics in the store, and with a whole month ahead of you there is lots of time to make something fun.

 

perfect for a one-of-a-kind trick-or-treat bag

 

or a placemat

 

be sure to stop in a see Jan's fabulous hand-crafted pumpkins and pick up your free pattern!

 

and lots of Christmas fabric and patterns are arriving weekly

 

 

we're seeing collections with warm, golden tones

 

elegant ones

 

even some heritage-style ones

 

four new Snap Sack Quilt Kit

if you haven't tried one of these you need to check them out - they make a perfect little gift whether you sew it up yourself, or gift it to someone crafty and let them have all the fun!

 

Classes are filling fast so be sure to get registered quickly.

 

 

 

 



 

 

Happy Fall to all of you!

 

Our new classes are now posted here on the blog and do we have a wonderful line up for you!

 

Everything from beginner to more advanced,

 

quilting,

 

 

knitting

 

 

 and jewelery,

 

 

we have something for everyone.

(click on the class link, just below the blog header)

 

Also on our calendar of events for the Fall is our latest Block Challenge

 

"Fall'n Leaves"

 

fabric packs are now available in the store - you don't want to miss this one

 

also, be sure to get your name for our Janome Event with Liz

Nov. 15 at 1:30

 

as well as our Christmas Party Event

 

 Sunday Dec.2



Upcoming Classes

We still have space in some of our classes so if you're thinking of learning something new, we might have just the thing...

Frayed Edge Quilt

with Lucille Rossouw

Wednesday, July 18th

6:00 - 9:00pm

$20.00

Great for all levels, especially beginners!

Beginner Jewelry

with Carolyn Good

Saturday, July 21st

9:30 am - 12:30

$20.00 plus kit

You will learn all you need to know in this popular three hour class and can be back in the garden by 1:00 wearing your beautiful necklace!

Snowman Wreath

with Jill Wickware

Monday, July 23rd

6:00 - 9:00pm

$20.00

This adorable wreath is so quick, easy, and fun!

And We Have A Winner!

Our 29th Anniversary Sale was a wonderful success!

The store was buzzing with people all the time and there were certainly some amazing deals to be had.

Best of all was Jan's idea to have a draw for 29 prizes on the 29th!

Kim Gurry of Celista was the winner of the big basket of quilting goodies. 

Kim happened to come in to the store on the Saturday to pick up her basket, and was absolutely thrilled to see how chock-a-bock full it was.

 

We asked her to take a picture of herself with it and email it to us but then Jill remembered she had her new iPhone with her so was able to take a couple of pictures right then and there. 

(You have to love that technology!)

And, luckier still, it was the 

Block-of-the-Month Saturday and Jan happened to be in the store...

Isn't this a great picture!?!

You would think it was all planned as they are even colour coordinated!

Congratulations to Kim, and to all the other lucky winners.

We are so glad you shared in our anniversary celebrations!

Come On Down!

Something's always going on at the 

Sewing Basket

 you should grab some friends and head on down

 

not only are we having a fabulous

29th Anniversary Sale

we also have a special Demo planned for 

Friday, May 25

1:30 - 2:30

 

Jill's doing a special demo on 

Heritage Quilting & Needlework

 (with a modern twist!)

 She'll give you the ABCs of where it all began an where we're off to next

just in time for the Heritage Quilting & Needlework Show at Haney House in June.

 

you don't want to miss it! 

The Magic Number

It's a celebration!

The Sewing Basket celebrates 29 years this month...

 29 years of serving your crafting and creative needs, from sewing to quilting to painting, knitting and needlework - you name it, we've carried it, taught it, and enjoyed it!

One thing we are very proud of is our wool selection.

It's been growing and expanding and so wonderful to see how excited people are when they come in the store and discover our wonderful selection of beautiful yarns.

And right now, all our yarn is on Sale!

29% Off

Jan has also planned another Knitting Party for you

Monday, May 7 

Call the store for details!

And for all you quilters out there, fabric is on sale to too...


29% off

It's our 29th Anniversary and 29 is the magic number!

Coming Soon!

Lots of things happening in quilting these days!

The response to our Block Challenge has been tremendous and blocks are being brought in to the store daily. Make sure you get yours in by May 15 to be eligible to win!

June will feature the Heritage Quilt and Needlework Show at Haney House...

Jan has found some wonderful heritage and reproduction fabrics and we're busy making plans.

You'll want to mark Friday, May 25 on your calendar...

we'll be having a special Demo on Heritage quilting

and share some fun projects and techniques with you.

There might be some hand-quilting tips and tools

 

and maybe even some hand-piecing fun

 

 

along with some great ideas on making old-fashioned styled quilts with a modern twist,

re-interpreting design ideas from the past,

and creating something unique!

1:30 to 2:30

Friday May 25

at the Sewing Basket

May is also our anniversary month so stay tuned for some great specials, and be sure to check out our new schedule. We have planned some wonderful classes you won't want to miss!

Let The Fun Begin!

Last year we had such a wonderful response to our

 Block Challenge 

we decided to do it all over again!

 

This time around Jan decided to challenge you with a black and white theme, with a little red thrown in for good measure.

We're sure the quilt made from this year's blocks will be exceptional!

Make sure you head on down to The Sewing Basket to get all the details...

You don't want to miss this one!

A Job Well Done

Wherever we go, it's people that make the difference....

make you feel welcomed, make you feel happy, make you feel taken care of

and every once in a while you find one that does all that and then some

for so many customers at the Sewing Basket, that's what Kathie did and more, and so we while we are sad to see her go, we know you will all join us in wishing her the very best retirement can offer...

 

 and miss you we shall!

We have always had a great team at The Sewing basket, and Kathie has been a big part of that team for many, many years.... she and Jan have a lifetime of memories of trade shows, store sales, quilt shows - you name it, they've been there, done that and seen just about everything come and go, and come again over the years

a wealth of knowledge and a wonderful spirit!

Thank you to everyone who came on Saturday to wish Kathie joy in her next adventures; we had a wonderful time visiting with all of you.

We've Got Bling!

Our first class in making jewelery was just over a week ago and it was such a hit that we have added a second run of the Beginner Jewelery class, where you could learn to make this:

a gorgeous necklace using handcrafted designer beads, made by the instructor!

After just three hours, you could walk out of the store wearing one of these...

There are lots of colour choices, as well as several metal options to choose from

 

plus these stunning spiral shell-style beads!

If you would like to learn how to make one of these beautiful necklaces for yourself, the next class will be on Friday, March 9 from 9:30 to 12:30....

Call or come in to sign up today!

Notes from The Friday Demo

February already!

It's hard to believe January is already over; the days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer and it's now the season of hearts.

At the last Friday Demo, Jan showed a couple of heart projects she has been working on,

 

this beautiful runner is much easier than it looks!

 

If you missed the Demo you can still stop by and pick up a free pattern

 

and have a look at all our new red fabrics!

All these gorgeous red and black prints along with some new red and white ones - perfect for making something special....

 

and while you're at it, we also have a free pattern for these adorable pin cushions!

The pattern makes two, so you will have one for yourself, and one for your favourite quilting buddy.

Make sure you stop in soon!

Scarf Yarn & More....

This was the view down the sidewalk on Saturday morning...

 

lots of shoveling to clear all that snow away!

But inside we have just the thing to keep you warm - a brand new shipment of yarns for those fabulous scarves that are all the rage!
We received some beautiful new ones and some old favourites so be sure to pop down and have a look.

We've also added some new pages to our blog, up at the top just below the header.
Be sure to check out the Technique Demos page which provides you with all the details for the upcoming Technique Demos that begin in February. You won't want to miss any!

Above are the samples from Jan's Coffee Break I class - you can read all about it on the Classes page.

And this is Coffee Break II - the perfect way to get a head start on Christmas and have beautiful handmade gifts for everyone on your list.

and still more from the Coffee Break series!

 

Above are the Raspberry Ripple Bag sample and the Easy Curves Runner and Placemats. If you love the look of the curves but are leery of curved piecing this class is for you. It's a simple technique that gives wonderful results.

So if you haven't stopped in for a while, come on down, check out the beautiful new scarf yarns and all the wonderful class samples - you won't be disappointed!

Welcome 2012!

We're just over one week in to the new year and things are happening fast!

The Winter/Spring Class Schedule was mailed out just before New Year's and the response has been overwhelming - several classes are already full!

If you've never tried bargello before, this table runner and place mat set taught by Shirley is the perfect place to begin.

 Perfect in fall colours, but you can customize the appliques and make this for your favourite season or holiday!

"Crazy Rays" is another class taught by Shirley. You simply must come in and see how stunning this is in person - the colours are brilliant!

 

We've had many requests for a class in curved piecing and here it is. Debbie will show you just how simple it is to cut and piece curves to make this stunning quilt.

The folded placemat class was a big hit on the fall Schedule so we're running it again.This is another sample you really must see in person - it's gorgeous, and yours will be too!

 

We're pleased to announce a new teacher on the roster. Carolyn Good creates beautiful beads, and designs jewellery that showcases them to perfection.We'll be carrying a full line of tools and materials along with Carolyn's designer beads and are kicking things off with two beginner classes.

The first class is a necklace and the second class features two styles of bracelets and earrings.

We've also added some new pages to the blog, up at the top, just under the header.

"Home" is the main blog, where you are right now.

"Class Schedule" will take you to a page that has our full class schedule (currently being updated)

"Technique Demos" will take you to page listing our new Friday Technique Demos. We've arranged for Sharon Adair to come and share some of her extensive knowledge of knitting and needlework techniques. They're going to be lots of fun and we guarantee you will learn a lot!

And for reading all the way to the end of this long post, here's a special thank you for our blog readers...

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only, when you make a qualifying purchase for the "Pick Your Discount Sale", tell us you read about the classes on the blog and we will give you an extra 5% over and above what you pick. That means you can save anywhere from 30 to 55%!

Thank you for making 2011 such a great year. We're sure 2012 will be even better!

Happy New Year from Jan, Cheryl, Lucille, Vi and Jill