Mid July Newsletter

Just some personal stuff:

What a great time we had during the 4th of July! We had a wonderful firework display and a great time with 4 of our grandchildren and their parents. As we grow older, we realize how blessed we are to have our family!

Tomorrow we will probably be touring Yellowstone National park with 3 of our other grandchildren. I can't wait!

I hope you are having a wonderful summer with your family!

Quilting Tips:

I have been using my thimble a lot lately. I find it flying off my finger all to frequently! I found this tip this morning and thought I would give it a try. As I said, I haven't tried it yet, but I am for NOT buying a new thimble! LOL!! Here is the tip:

"If your thimble is a little too large for your finger, remove the thimble, lick your finger and put the thimble back on...your thimble will not fly off your finger again."

This is one that I want to try! Hope you will find it useful as well!

"I make my own variegated thread in ANY two- or three-color combinations I want. I just thread all of the threads through my machine and through a #14 JEANS NEEDLE. (It has a large hole, and is very sharp.) If you do not have extra spool holders on your machine, just place each of the extra threads in a heavy mug near the back of your machine, and thread the machine in it's usual manner. I use my "usual" thread, but embroidery thread is thinner, if you would prefer that. The results are so exciting!"

Favorites from our customers:

Many of our customers have taken advantage of the 10% discount on our Christmas stockings. These stocking make wonderful wedding gifts to start the new couple on a new family tradition. Remember an order of $50.00 or more will receive FREE shipping to the continental US!

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These items are in our "Make-it-yourself" department. The "Flap"ulouse Scrap Bag is my favorite purse. It has 5 pockets, two of which are zippered! The pattern comes with full size, simple to follow instructions.

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Here is our little "Scrappy" bear. If you want something for a child that will last, make it yourself! This little bear comes with full-size, easy to follow instructions. Just use up those scraps to make this adorable bear as a baby shower gift, birthday or make up a few for Christmas!

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If you have a wedding or special birthday coming up, this is the most unique gift! All you need is a good quality digital picture from a scan or that you have taken and we will do the rest in making a beautiful clock!

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What's For Sale?

Just want to give you a quick rundown of the sale items for this month. All items below are given an extra 10% discount!

Here is a mouth-watering watermelon postcard pattern that you can make to send to someone you have been missing this summer or just send to wish a happy summer!

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The watermelon wall hanging is a fun reminder of some fun summer activites.

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Have fun with this quilt block replica done in red, white and blue. Remember that all of our clocks can be personalized with names, dates or sayings!

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This is our current BOM pattern for July. It is the 9th in our 2008 series. Sign our guestbook to the right if your name has not been put on our list to receive our 2008 BOM patterns each month. These patterns are sent to your email absolutely FREE for simply signing our guestbook.

Click on picture to view previous BOM patterns for 2008

I sincerely hope you are having a wonderful and SAFE summer!! May your coming days be "pieceful"

Leave a comment to let me know how I am doing or how I can improve your experience at QuiltingForLess.com.

Keeping you in stitches!
Susan

July Newsletter

Happy July!

To those of you who celebrate Independence day, I hope your July activities are safe! I know there have been so many fires in certain areas and many more are predicted. I wish you all safe!! We have had a wet winter which has caused more grasses to grow in our forests and fields. This grass will dry and be a certain tinder base for wild fires. I'm praying for everyone's safety! We plan to have a quiet celebration here with kids and grandkids who are able to come. I love this time of year for reunions with family and getting together for outdoor activites with friends. I hope you are having a great summer, winter, fall or spring; whatever season you are in, make it safe and happy!

I have been having fun creating mixed with tending 3 fun grandkids. They are all so willing to "help" grandma. They are my best critics! When I was making "Scrappy", they thought he was going to be a DUCK! LOL!! But after the ears, arms and legs were attached, they changed their mind. Here are a few fun things that may catch your interest at QuiltingForLess.com.

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"Scrappy". The pattern is a full size pattern using Foundation Paper Piecing.

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"Christmas Stocking" Yes, it is Christmas in July! This is my own stocking. I love the country look with the barn and the cow. Notice the tail! I love hanging my Christmas Stockings each year. It is a fun tradition. I have given an extra 10% off on ALL Christmas Stocking during the month of July. These Christmas stockings come in 2 sizes. Hang a tradition of your own this year.

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Here are a few more July items! An extra 10% discount will be given on these items!

This Forever USA Clock is a replica of a quilt block pattern. Notice the small stars at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 position.

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Our CUL8R (see you later) wall hanging reminds me of what I would love to do! Just take off, go and ride off into the sunset! Reminds me of the Western movies, huh?

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It wouldn't be summer without watermelon! Try these fun watermelon patterns. The second is a postcard and the first is a wall hanging.

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Visit our "Make-it-yourself" Page. There will be more fun stuff added there soon! This "Flap"ulous Scrap Bag pattern has been a favorite!

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Don't forget the July BOM pattern! If you haven't signed our guestbook to receive these ongoing blocks, you can do so to receive the July BOM Block pattern and all of the following months absolutely FREE for 2008! Here is what the July Block looks like.

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Well, that's it for now! Please have a safe and happy July 4th celebration!

Keeping you in stitches!
Susan
http://www.quiltingforless.com/

June Newsletter

Happy June everyone!

Just a personal note to begin with. Today is May 29th and it is my 37th anniversary! I can't believe it has been that long! It seems like yesterday that we were married. It is great to have such a wonderful companion and soul mate!

I hope the summer (or winter, depending on where you are) is going well for you! We mowed our lawn and got 10 bags of grass from a SMALL lawn! That is telling me that summer has finally arrived in Idaho!

I have been so busy working out this FUN pattern, so without further adieu you will find the picture below. I have been searching for years for the perfect handbag. I have never found it until I made it myself! Now doesn't that seem to be how we have to do things? This handbag has FIVE pockets. Two of them are zippered. The bag is fully lined and has a bit of batting and interfacing to make it sturdy. The added quilt block design on the flap is just the ticket for a very CUTE (I'm sure there is a better word, I just can't think of it right now! LOL!) handbag! There are three quilt block patterns included with the handbag pattern. I made three of these handbags in three days, they are so FUN! Well anyway, here is a picture. Click HERE for more details.

"Flap"ulous Scrap Handbag

I'm sure you would like to make one of these for yourself or as a gift! The pattern includes a lot of pictures to help you through the process which is actually very easy! Okay, here is the picture of the finished product! I really hope you enjoy this pattern. Remember, there is NO SHIPPING on any patterns. I had a TON of fun working out all the details. I am using the black and white one as my own handbag for now. I may change tomorrow! Or make another one or two. They are really fun to make!

I am still keeping the 10% discount on Christmas stockings. Hope you all take advantage of the savings. Remember also that all shipable product will ship free for a $50.00 or more order! Here is one of our new designs.

Holly and Berries Christmas Stocking

Don't forget the fun Quilt Block Clocks as well. (Click HERE to find them) And just for Father's day. I have put this Fishing Clock on sale! Take an extra 15% discount. Don't forget that you can personalize any clock we have for just $5.00 extra. Click HERE to order.

Fishing Clock with Tied Flies for Dad

And last but certainly not least, the June Block of the Month is ready! If you don't receive it in a few minutes, hop on over to our Guestbook (click HERE) and sign up to receive the June and all following 2008 BOM patterns absolutely FREE. Here is the block for this month. It is a very simple one. Also, catch up on any you have missed by clicking HERE.

June 2008 BOM

Keeping you in stitches!

Susan

http://www.quiltingforless.com

Mid April Newsletter

I think spring has finally arrived in Idaho! We have had 60 degree weather! (at least ONE day!) Hopefully more will come. At least the SNOW is about gone! April is half gone and soon a new month will be here! How time flies when you are having fun, right?



Last Saturday, was an eventful day! I was able to get together with a group of people to work on some humanitarian projects. I am so happy to report that we were able to complete 20 quilts (we tied them), 50 school bag kits, 50 wooden toy cars (we had a youth group paint them beforehand), 50 fabric worms (these are CUTE and the kids got involved in stuffing them) and some picture books! This was such a "feel good" activity, knowing that some people in need would be blessed. Makes me so thankful for ALL that I have! If you haven't been able to get involved in such a project, it is so worth your time to seek one out!



Just a few reminders of what is going on at Quilting For Less. Remember that we have FREE shipping until the end of April. Hope you are taking advantage of this and thinking about ordering some Christmas Stockings for Christmas. (Here I am thinking about Christmas and I just said I would be glad it was SPRING!) Well, ya gotta know that it is still a good time to order Christmas Stockings! :o) We have two sizes to choose from.



We also have a couple of new Wall Hanging designs to choose from. Can you tell I was thinking SPRING when I made these? :o) The quilt block clocks are so much fun! Remember you can add a saying or a name to these clocks to make them personal! Don't forget to find our "Just a Note" postcard pattern. It is hidden somewhere other than our Postcard page. If you spot it and tell me where it is on our website at http://www.quiltingforless.com/, it is yours! I'll send the pattern to your email address! This is what it looks like. Hint: It is on one of our product pages.

Until next time.

Keeping you in stitches!

Susan

April Newsletter from Quilting For Less

Hello again!
Oh my goodness! Here we are almost to April. I am sending this a few days early just to make sure that you won't think it is an April Fool! I do remember playing some awesome April Fool pranks, though. They were all in good fun, most of them were on my husband. He is a good sport! Hope you have a fun April Fool's day and think up some great "fun" pranks!
It is time for our BOM! This pattern is so simple you will get it done in a snap! For those who have signed our Guestbook, you will be receiving it shortly. If you would like to get involved in this fun project, just sign our Guestbook (HERE) and you will receive a new block pattern each month in your email. (If you get signed up this month, we'll send you April for free, too!) If you have missed any of the previous months (there are a total of 6 so far) they are available for just $.99. (HERE) You can't beat a deal like that! These are colored PDF instructions, ready to print and make! Here is the new block for April. If you want to see the completed project you can look at it HERE. (You'll have to scroll down a bit, there are two different colors and a fun article about choosing colors)






Block #6

Call me crazy on this one, but we are shipping all product FREE within the Continental (I have a hard time spelling that one!) United States. Like I said, call me CRAZY with the price of gas!! YIKES!! What can I say, I'm feeling generous! :o)

I am also doing a hide and seek thing again. (I'm sure you didn't hunt enough for those Easter Eggs!) Find this Postcard pattern hidden somewhere on one of our product pages, send me a quick note quiltingforless@gmail.com as to where you found it and it's yours! I'll send it to your email. Here is what it looks like.... Happy hunting!









Here is a look at some NEW stuff at Quilting For Less: We have been BUSY! Just click on the text below the image to take you to the webpage.

Bear and Mountain Christmas stocking
Pinwheel Quilt Block Wall Clock
It's Spring Wall Clock

It's Spring Wall Hanging Pattern

First Buds of Spring Wall Hanging Pattern

Hopng you had a happy Easter holiday. I know many of you or your children are out for Spring break. Hope you are having fun and having good weather. (We had a few more inches of SNOW last night!! Will it ever end?!?!) That's it for now! Don't forget we have FREE SHIPPING! :o)

Keeping you in stitches!

Susan

http://www.quiltingforless.com/

Mid March News from Quilting For Less

Hi Everybody!

Just when I thought spring was here, we were hammered yesterday with another SNOW storm!! Can you believe it? I hope where ever you are, you are getting the weather that you desire!

Just to update you on a FEW things and remind you of a few other things! :o) I like making lists, they give me a sense of order. (You wouldn't believe it if you saw my sewing room!) Anyway, here is my list.

1. For a limited time we are offering buy 3 quilting patterns and get the 4th one FREE! Click HERE to order. Remember there is NO SHIPPING on these patterns. They come directly to your email. Also, please put quiltingforless@gmail.com on your white list or list of friendly people. (We are friendly! at least most of the time! LOL!) We wouldn't want you to miss out on GOOD stuff because we ended up in your "Junk" mail. We try hard to make our newsletter worthy of your inbox.

2. We have 3 new items available, and working on more! Click each picture to take you to the order page, then click on the pictures there to see a larger view. The It's Spring Clock and It's Spring Quilted Wall Hanging Pattern were made in my desire for warmer weather and birds chirping! The Patchwork Candy Cane? Well, I guess I just haven't gotten Christmas off my mind yet! This Candy Cane is made from a variety of red patterned fabric to add some fun dimension. It is a fun door hanger to add to your Christmas decoration.

It's Spring Wall Clock

It's Spring Quilted Wall Hanging

Patchwork Candy Cane Cane

3. Remember our featured products for March! Click each picture to take you to the order page, then click on the pictures there to see a larger view.

April Flower Wall Hanging

On Sale $3.95

May Flower Postcard

On Sale $1.99

Luck Of the Irish Wall Hanging

On Sale $3.95

April Flower Wall Clock
On Sale $12.95

4. I have a couple of new Christmas Stocking Designs. These come in TWO sizes. Click HERE for details. It is never too early to start thinking about ordering these. The Christmas Stocking are knitted individually and at Christmas time it gets a bit crazy around here! So order early to eliminate delays! I like to send out a free gift with every order. It is always a surprise! Sometimes even to me! LOL!

5. I am working on #6 Block of the month. I hope you have a chance to make these. Especially since I sent you 2 sizes to work on for this month. The 6 inch block (sent by mistake... my bad, lol!) and the 12 inch block. Let your friends in on our newsletter. Forward them a copy if you would like. It is as simple as signing our guestbook for them to receive our newsletter and the FREE BOM quilt block patterns. Click HERE to sign our guestbook!

Thank you so much for your support at Quilting For Less! I really love interacting with fun people such as you!

Keeping you in stitches!
Susan
http://www.quiltingforless.com/

I Say BAN Daylight Savings Time!!

Let me explain one reason I HATE daylight savings. This is only ONE mind you!

Yesterday was Saturday, right? Well, we usually go to bed pretty early because we get up at 4:30 or 5:00 in the morning. Yesterday was an exception because it was Saturday and we could try to sleep in on Sunday. Sleeping in usually doesn't happen because of that DARN built in alarm clock!!

We went to sleep around 1:00 AM which is NOT our usual routine. We are usually in bed and asleep by about 10:00 pm. We were sleeping soundly and the alarm went off. Roger (dh) rolls over and says, "It's 7:30 according to this clock. I knew that it really meant 7:00 because we set it ahead a half hour so we can listen to the music or whatever as we"gently" wake up. When the music goes off, we know that it is REALLY time to get up! I know that sounds crazy, but that's just how it is!

As we were listening to the music on the radio, I knew that I had better get up and get a move on! The reason being; I play the organ for congregational singing in our church and of course I need to be there early. Church starts at 9:00 am and choir (which I like to support) begins at 8:15 AM.

So... I drag myself out of bed and in a mostly comatose state, head for the bathroom and a bath to try and wake myself up. I hear Roger getting in the shower as well, so I know we won't be late, if we hurry.

I get out of the bath, get dressed and am drying my hair, when Roger comes down the stairs. He looks at me and says do you know what time it is? I look at the clock and it is barely 6:30 am. I say, "What the heck!?!?" He then tries to accuse me of messing with the alarm clock, which I don't even know how to push the SNOOZE button! Afterall, that's his side of the bed and HIS responsibility!!

We both shake our heads in disbelief that we actually got up an hour earlier than we should have! Still we hadn't determined who the culprate was that set the clock ahead and HOUR!

Well, now that we had plenty of time, we could have a leisurely breakfast of homemade omelets with lots of mushrooms, onions, green and red peppers and Anaheim chili peppers. YUM!! Roger proceeded to making omelets while I finished getting ready and run through the music I would be playing.

We finished our our omelets, OJ and toast just in time to brush our teeth and head out the door. It is now 8:08 AM. We will arrive at the church easily by 8:13 AM.

As we were driving up to the church, we saw the parking lot full of cars. We thought that a little odd because we are the first ward to meet at the building on Sunday. We didn't think too much about it, though, because often there are early morning meetings, but usually not that MANY cars! We went to our usual parking spot and it was taken! Roger said, "I am a little worried!" I was confused, but absolutely knew that it was NOT time for church to start, yet!! We hadn't had choir practice and was thinking that we probably wouldn't have a very big turn out for choir with all these people at this meeting. We had been gone to Las Vegas the week before and obviously missed the announcement of a meeting early Sunday morning.

As we were getting out of our car, another lady pulled up that we knew and got out of her car in a big hurry and ran into the church. We looked at each other and said, "She is in a hurry!" We were getting even more worried by now, but I still couldn't believe that church was starting an hour early!

As we walked into the church we could hear an opening prayer being broadcast over the speaker system. We again looked at each other in confusion. Roger went to the door of the overflow area to peek in. He looked at me wide-eyed and said, "That is OUR ward!"

We went in and found a seat at the VERY back. I looked up and a dear friend was at the organ!! It takes me a while... I was still confused!! Roger leaned up to a friend sitting in front of us and asked, "What's going on? Why is church an hour early?" He looked at him like he had worms coming out of his nose and said one word.... "DAYLIGHT SAVINGS". (Actually that is 2 words) I asked Roger what he said and he repeated the same 2 words.

To say the least, I was totally EMBARRASSED!! After the SECOND hymn, I caught the eye of the friend who was taking MY place. She came down from the organ to sit with her family, but took a detour out of the chapel and back to where we were sitting. I apologized profusely to her and tried to explain what had happened. She laughed and assured me that it was okay. I told her the least I could do was play the LAST hymn!!

Okay, now you know WHY there should be a BAN on daylight savings!! I would like to know your thoughts?