Getting Caught UP

It's been sometime since I've sat down & written. I've wanted to "blog" weekly but somehow the days are filled & the next thing you know it's been a month.
This is never what I intended. So let's see if I can catch up with everything that has been going on; without writing a book.


First let me thank everyone for all your prayers for my son Nick. He became very ill with viral meningitis & I flew to Austin to help my daughter in law; Michelle with Nick and my two grandchildren; Killian (4) & Addison (AJ, 2). I forgot how busy 2 small children can keep you. Between making sure no one else got sick (lots of hand sanitizer). By the time the week was done my hands were so dry; reminded me of my days back working at the hospital.
My daughter in law did come down with a viral cold but we were able to keep the kids healthy.
Not sure how we did that! Anyway, Nick & Michelle are tired but getting back to everyday routine. Let me just say; Mom/Grandma is glad to be back home & getting back into my regular routine..



Shop Hop 2009 was lots of fun; seeing quilters from around the county/state. It was fun to get to see/meet enthusiastic quilters. We demo'd another fantastic product The Clearly Perfect Angles. It's an vinyl cling that goes on your sewing machine to sew 45 degree angles. No mark method for half square triangles, flying geese, snowball blocks. If any of you remember the Angler 2?? This is an update & user friendly tool.
If you haven't seen it make sure to ask us next time you come in. This is a real time saver & very accurate!!!

Congratulations to the winners:

Grand Prize Bernina 230 Black Pearl Edition Machine: Janet Garber
$100.00 Gift Certificate
Sun Valley Quilts - Sharon Walsh
Quilter's Bee - Brenda Wilcox
Quiltz - Linda Dern
Bearly Stitchin' - Barbara Thomas
Quilted Apple - Heidi Foltz
Desert Flower - Edith Lasson
Quilter's Ranch - Kathy DeMuro
Zoe's Trunk - Carrie Kneifel
A Quilter's Oasis- Bonnie Duncan

Looking forward to Shop Hop 2010.

Last time I wrote we were in the beginning phase of our re-model. Well it's DONE (for 5 weeks) & it is FANTASTIC! I'm not just saying that (I'm a bit bias in my opinion). We get compliments from customers everyday on our new look.
The UPS driver has been stopping everyday with new fabrics, books, & patterns.
Our new Civil War collections are here & boy are they fantastic! We've put these in Fat Quarter Bundles for you.
Simply Baby collection from Windham.. Pastel colors of animals, gingham checks, stripes... Great for diaper bags, burp cloths and yep a quilt.
Mill House Inn from Fig Tree; soft floral & polka dots. These would look great in anything..
Lots of pre-cut fabrics; Jelly rolls, layer cakes, charm packs are available.
On Friday; UPS delivered Blessings by Brannock & Patek from MODA. It will be in the computer & out on the floor this week.
Two new books came: Fat Quarter Quilts, lots of small projects that our new fabrics will be perfect for.
Candy Cane Lane: a terrific collection of Christmas blocks.

Classes
The class schedule is out, samples are hung. We have lots to offer so make sure to check out the schedule either on the website; www.aquiltersoasis.com or better yet come in; pick up a schedule & see the samples that the teachers have prepared.
Stash Buster Club resumes this Friday October 16th. Don't miss out on this fun, informative club.. I know Denise has lots of ideas for you this season..

So come in & take a look for yourself..

Shop Renovation

This is what the back section of the store looked like at 5:30pm Saturday evening.

The crew began work on Sunday morning at 6:30am, it's amazing how quickly 7 guys can demolish, frame, drywall, & install electrical outlets.

They tried their best to keep the mess down.

The demolition is complete and the wall is constructed.
The shop already looks larger & we haven't even started the organization of the shop.

Looking from check-out counter into classroom.
Looking out of the classroom into the retail area.
Tomorrow the drywall gets taped & mudded. Then the texturizing and paint.

I'm having a bit of trouble handling the bolts on the floor & the table loaded with baskets of patterns and Fat Quarters. It's actually pretty tidy for having shelves unloaded & bolts on the floor. I think the Lord is teaching me to be patient. I didn't ask for it but I'm having to learn.

The shop already looks larger & we haven't even started the organization of fabric. The new classroom space & staff work area will be fantastic. Lots of room & super efficient.

I'll post more pictures in the next couple days.

Keep checking back to see the progress.

We are open for business during this renovation, so if you need supplies or just want a sneak peak at the shop come on in.

Hand Applique' Club aka Only By Hand

A Quilter's Oasis Hand Applique' Club is in full swing and while we're having fun, we're missing YOU. We have members who have a variety of skills and are anxious to share, inspire, and be inspired by you. Do you enjoy hand applique'? Are you sitting at home in your comfy chair stitching alone? Please pack up you project(s) and join us - We're anxious to meet you.
Best of all the club is FREE!

Let me tell you about what you've missed. Jane is working on a drop dead gorgeous project using Batiks, the pattern is sea turtles. Deana, brand new to hand applique' is enjoying learning while working on large posies. Karen is working on "Little Brown Bird" and brought her beautiful Baltimore Album quilt and embroidered Red-work blocks to "share & inspire". Darlene is working on a Bunny Hill Design "Tisket a Tasket", Lorene is working on hand projects from Tisket a Tasket and Be Attitudes in applique' to 12 Days of Christmas bell-pull in embroidery. We hope she will bring her Be Attitudes (Art to Heart) project to the next meeting to "show & inspire". Cindy is working on a beautiful Victorian heart applique' block of the month.

The club in not limited to hand applique', Carol brought a stunning Winding Ways project that she is piecing entirely by hand. So if you are doing any project that involves handwork then this is the club for you!

So, leave your machine at home, pack up your needle, thread and current hand project and join us for stitching, sharing and socializing.
We meet twice a month so mark your calendars for August meetings.
Next meetings: Friday August 14th and 28th 10am - 12pm
See you then! We look forward to meeting you.

Customer is Moving MUST SELL

We have a customer that is moving & must sell the following items.

VIKING DSE Embroidery Sewing Machine
many extra feet & hoops included
Last serviced 12/08/08 $699.00

Grace Pinnacle No-Bast Machine Quilting Frame
with Janome 1600P-DB
Grace Stitch Regulator, Gracie Laser STylus,
Grace Pattern Perfect Template set,
Extra Bobbins and needles
$699.00

Elna Serger 5 Thread $79.00

Schacht 36" Weaving Loom $799.00
4 x 4 Jack, Low Castle, Maple
2 years young
Insert eye heddles
6 & 10 dent reed warping board
Some Yarn & Books

Contact Loretta White @ 480-986-0769
No Reasonable offer will be refused