Row x Row 2019

If you drove past our shop today, you may have noticed a few changes. We have slowly improving our curb appeal over the last year. First we got some new updated signs in place, and than we got the new door and window decals. The overgrown cedar out front was removed awhile back. This week we got several new planter boxes set in place, from Rick's Concrete. and we also have hanging flower pots hung around the two fronts of our shop. During the summer we like to have our little bistro set out with a quilt over one chair, as well as a fun little bike with a quilt over it at our other entrance. All of the flowers and quilts make our building seem less like a business center, and more like a friendly shop to enter.

So speaking of entering shops, Row x Row 2019 officially started today. We once again are a participating shop in this fun event. The point of the event is to stop and check out various quilt shops during your summer travels. Each shop also has a prize for the first person to bring in a finished quilt using 8 different rows from the current year. The prize from our shop this year is 25 fat quarters from the collection True North by Kate and Birdie.
Every year there is a different theme, and this year it is Taste The Experience. Esther designed our row this year, and it features a food truck with a couple little chicks on it. We can give out one free pattern for our row to you if you ask for it, and we also have kits available if you want to use the same fabrics as we did.
We also have the pattern for the 9th row, a row that was designed to benefit charities, as well as the Row x Row Junior Rows for kids aged 6-14. The junior rows were designed to be sewn by kids and the Row x Row website has some fun activity sheets to go along with the sewing.

In 2016 we had everyone that picked up a kit or a pattern sign their name and hometown in a book and it was really neat to see where people were visiting from, we had people from across Canada and a surprising number of people form across the States as well, and not just Montana, we had people from Wisconsin, California, Florida and more. So this year we decided to use a map and have everyone that comes in for Row x Row place a pin on the place where they are from. It will be fun to see at the end of summer where we all had visitors from.

To find all the shops that are participating, the activities for the Junior Row x Row, and more information on Row x Row, you can get the official website by clicking here.

Will you be collecting rows this summer or are you done with the whole experience?
Kayla

June Events

Today marks the last day of May, and for me personally, June is one of the busiest months of my year. It is the last month of school for my boys, and with that comes year end field trips, our annual School Sports Day, year end parties, and trying to stay on routine until school officially lets out. With the warmer weather it is so easy for me to forget about bedtimes and homework. Soccer and softball are both going strong, though soccer only has a few weeks lefts. Also my husband and I both have our birthdays in June, as do several others in my family. As for the shop it looks like it's going to be a busy month as well.
This weekend marks 3 years since Esther purchased the shop, and so we are having a little Anniversary Sale for that. We have some blenders, batiks, and Kona solids on sale in our classroom.
 On Wednesday, June 12 at 7pm we have Rob from Trendtex coming to do a presentation for us on the process of designing and producing Moda Fabrics, and Esther and I will do a little talk about out trip to Market at this time as well. You do need to pre-register for this presentation, and you can do so by clicking this link. There are only a few spots left, so if you interested don't wait too long.
June 14 and 15 is the Lethbridge Quilt Festival. This is a fun event with vendor booths, lots of quilts to see, various demonstrations and a quilt raffle. We will have a booth at the event and we will be doing a little talk on Bag Hardware at the show. To see more details about the event just click here.
Our shop is participating in Row By Row again this year, and this fun Shop Hop type event begins on June 21. The theme this year is Taste The Experience, and Esther has designed a fun block featuring a food truck.
Coming up in July is the annual Settler Days in Coaldale. Our shop will have a float in the Candy Parade, and we will also be having a quilt sale that weekend. The quilts are all samples that we have made for the shop and no longer need.
Esther and I are busy putting together the fall class list right now, so if there are any classes you would like to see please let us know.
Have a great weekend,
Kayla

Row By Row 2018

Yesterday was the kick off for another season of Row by Row. This event runs until September 4, visit participating stores to collect patterns and kits to make your quilt. The first person to bring their finished quilt to our store will receive 25 fat quarters and if you include our Row you will receive a bonus gift. A finished quilt must include at least 8 different rows, be quilted, bound and labeled. September 5-October 31 is a special time set aside for stitching and stores are unable to sell kits or give out patterns for their Row. We can resume this on November 1. 

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The theme this year is Sew Musical. Every participating shop has designed a row to go with this theme. The organizers of Row by Row have allowed for 4 different sizes of rows, Long Tall Sally, Foxy Boxy, RxR Classic, and Short and Sassy. These differing sizes allow for you to be more creative in the layout and size of your quilt. We decided to stick with the classic size this year and Esther designed our fun Row that features chicks, notes and the saying Chick-a -doodle-doo. You can come in store to receive 1 free pattern or grab a kit for $12.50. 

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To see the other Rows from Alberta check out the Alberta Row By Row page on Facebook, they have published a bio on each Shop that is joining in on the fun and a picture of their Row. SXLLM​​

In addition to the classic Row by Row We are again participating in Row By Row Junior, this is for kids aged 6-14. Each child can come in store to receive a free pattern that was designed specifically for this age group. They can than return with a project they made and get a ribbon. On the Row by Row website there is several ideas for projects including bags, pillows, and banners. We have made kits up for several of the projects so come in store with your children or grandkids to get a fun summer project.

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  Are you planning on collecting any Rows this year while you travel? 

Kayla

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