Simplicity Product Update and MORE New Products

There are 2 each of the bias tape makers and rotary cutters left. They are available online now.  PLUS, the GrabARoo’s arrived!  These were hot at market.  These new gloves are actually marked in normal glove sizes.  8, 9 and 10.  They are machine washable.
Also here, the fusible Velcro for the new handbag patterns.  Black Beige and White in 3/4’’ strips.
Back to Cedar Canyon and Paintstik Stencils.  I’ve actually held them in my hand.  What a wonderful quality.  The same as the stencil included with the Coneflower pattern.  There are 3 new colours of full size paint stick here too. http://www.joannescreativenotions.com/store/

If I keep blogging I’ll never get this scanned and uploaded.
SewFest 2010.  Watch for more announcements next week.  We are just overwhelmed by the prospective vendor response.
More Info? http://sewfestwest2010.blogspot.com/
Have a great day
J

Sewing Machine Cookie Cutters

This is just too cute!  I had to start with this.

We sold out of these at the Fall CSNF.  I forgot I’d ordered more.  The cookie cutter is 5” across.  It’s a big cookie.  It’s one of those things were people will eat it even though they “shouldn’t”.  The cookie cutter sets arrived too.  Both are online at

www.joannescreativenotions.com.

Also I’ll blog about the  Cedar Canyon products but they aren’t on the web site yet.

 

I can’t wait to do the Coneflower.  It will go well with the starter kit.  You can use the paints that are in that, but they aren’t the exact ones used in the pattern.  I will have to work on that.

This pattern is more expensive because it includes the Mylar stencils. The finished wall piece is 27 x 38.  The patterns are really good.  The instructions are colour, will laid out, easy to follow and answer most of your questions as you go along.

#CCT505 $16.95.  Online later today.

Same this for the starter pack  it includes a 6 pack of Iridescent Fashion colours, the book PaintStiks on fabric and the Floral Fantasy rubbing plates.

Texture Magic Is back in stock too.

Lots of things to do with stencils.  Bet you thought I forgot.

Have a good day

J

 

New Product Arriving!

I’m so EXCITED!  Finally the rotary cutting machines and bias tape machines will arrive.  The Coneflower patterns for the Paintstiks®, the stencils we’ve all been watching and asking for and new starter kits will be here too.  I’m busy finishing some SewFest West documents so that I can get right down to adding these to the website tomorrow.   I guess between the SewFest news and Mum’s birthday our plans got a bit mixed up.  If you have any of these items on hold, we will be contacting you shortly to complete the transaction. If you are thinking about it, now is the time to get your email in.  The units have all been allotted by date of email arrival
http://www.joannescreativenotions.com/

SewFest West is proving to be quite popular already.  Word of mouth or type in this case is fantastic. Many Vendors have expressed interest.  We are pretty sure we can put together an interesting event.
Watch this blog and the SewFest Blog for updates
http://sewfestwest2010.blogspot.com/

Safe Travels

J

SewFest West-2010 Announcement

Yes, you’ve read that right!  SewFest is back!
When?  April 30th & May 1st 2010
Where?  Bingemans Conference Facilities in Kitchener
Who? Sponsored by Oakville Sewers Forum http://oakvillesewersforum.com/
SewFancy http://sewfancy.com/
Distinctive Sewing http://www.distinctivesewing.com/
Joanne’s Creative Notions http://www.joannescreativenotions.com/store/
More Info? http://sewfestwest2010.blogspot.com/

What?  SewFest West 2010 is a new Sewing and Needlework Event taking place April 30 and May 1, 2010 at Bingemans in Kitchener, Ontario.
We’ve Moved West in order to take advantage of the larger event facility. We are able to offer many, many more vendors. The highway access is great!
Parking is FREE!  The building is CLEAN!
Background
Conceived by Alma Laidlaw of Sew Fancy, Catherine Goetz of Distinctive Sewing Supplies and myself (Joanne Thomson of Joanne’s Creative Notions) with the intention of filling the upcoming Creative/Inspirational Void this Spring 2010
How do I get more information?
Details are being finalized, i.e. vendors, classes and instructors, your best bet is to keep track of the Blog Catherine has set up.  Isn’t she fantastic! http://sewfestwest2010.blogspot.com/
I’ll try to post here as well as on our site http://www.joannescreativenotions.com/store/ as details are finalized.
Alma will be doing the same on the SewFancy site.
So you see when we get together for coffee it isn’t always fun and games.
I’ll keep you posted.
Today, we’re off to celebrate Mum’s 92nd birthday.  You read that right.  I, at a youthful 49 was a “late lamb”.  I will also be spending time with our youngest family members, their parents and grandparents. (Notice the change of priority.)
Colouring outside the lines, babble and smiles.  Could you plan a more perfect day?  I hope your day is happy.
Safe Travels
J

Cedar Canyon Stencils/Sulky®/Islander classes

I’m busy here getting information, text and images ready to upload some new thread lines including SULKY®.  We are now going to carry the entire line of Sulky threads.  There are over 2000 items to be added to the site so please be patient.  If you need something before it’s shown online  you can always email me at info@joannescreativenotions.com or call 1.800.811.6611 and we will make it happen.
Back to the sewing room move.  There is always a reason when things don’t happen to schedule.  Our son’s band needs to store some equipment here over the winter.  The basement is better than the garage, so I’m staying upstairs.  The compensation is I’m getting help with shelving, rearranging furniture and general organization.  So the story goes, we will see what happens.
Have you checked out our web site?  I’ve added new lighting and the Holiday paintstik rubbing plates.  The STENCILS will be here next week!  I’m so excited.
Yesterday Alma of Sew Fancy, Catherine of Distinctive Sewing and I got together.  Something we’ve intended to do for years.  Just a plain old visit, discussing business and what we are up to and possible collaborative classes.
Catherine has the jump start there.  Distinctive Sewing is offering another Islander Certification opportunity next Spring.  May 17 to 20 2010 in Ancaster. You can contact her at info@distinctivesewing.com or call 1.877 739.2254 for all the details.
I’ve seen Videos with Margaret Islander years ago.  The method is very similar to the industrial techniques we were taught at George Brown in the Fashion Arts program: Narrower seam allowances, no pins etc.  If you want to increase your productivity these techniques are a viable option.  As I wrote above, talk to Catherine for all the details,  I’m just going by memory.
Back to thread colours.
Be Safe
J

 

 

Petite Press Iron

Well I’ve abbreviated the name.  It’s actually the Petite Press Portable Mini Iron.  NOT to be confused with the Clover Product.  This one is  completely different. It has a heavier gauge cord,  there is a digital temperature control.  The part I like the best is the auto shut off after 1 hour of use.   I think this is going to be a hot item this Christmas along with the Bias maker and rotary machine.

I’m hoping to get back to my experiment of what else you can do with a stencil.  I’ tried using it as a pattern to discharge colour on Sunday.  The idea is great.  The way I did it…. needs tweaking. I have lots of fabrics where there is just too much of one colour.  They are perfect pieces to experiment with.

The Petite Press Portable Mini Iron #Q29500 is available on our web site.
www.joannescreativenotions.com  It’s on Sale too.

Be Safe
J

Simpliciity Bias Tape Maker

This has to be THE most popular item right now.  We just can’t keep them in stock.  I’m expecting more late next week and they are already sold.

Every time I  alot one for myself I end up selling it before I even get to open it.

Some of the extra tips are available.  I’m only interested in making the bias to finish the 3 Quilts that are waiting to be bound.  Lynne quilted these for me.  As usual they are awesome.
Progress re the larger work space…..  We actually measured it yesterday and started planing the placement.
Halloween…. What a waste.  We had maybe 30 children at the most.  I’m sure we had nearly 100 last year, which is what we planned for.  Well my sweet tooth won’t be deprived for a while.

Today I’m in a drawing and painting mode. I’ve been working in my sketch book a bit.

Be Safe,
J

Burda magazine again!

Opps! I forgot to post the picture.  That is just typical around here.  I’m always doing too many things at once.  This afternoon I’ll be adding the Cedar Canyon Christmas stencils to the web site.  I found  a few left over from the show. Also I’ll be adding the Christmas pattern to the site.

The same email that pointed out the missing photo also asked why my blogs are a “bit erratic”.  Well apart from being busy in the office family, and actually trying to do or read what I talk about, I find I flip flop between my hand written journal and the blog.  I’ve been tired since the Fall Creativ Festival, so I’ve been working with my written journal at night.

Any how,  I’m contemplating my next topic.  How many things can you do with one of those quilting stencils?  I mean other than just as an outline for machine quilting.  I’m up to 6.  Maybe I’ll get started on a few ideas this weekend!

Be Safe

Joanne

 

 

 

Burda Magazine!

I finally got around to reading my Burda magazine the other day.  It’s been following me around ever since.  Wow!  I know it’s the end of October .  There should be some at Chapters.  It’s just one of those issues where nearly every article is written for me.
The Plus size clothes are just what I need right now.  There are a few children’s outfits that are going to be perfect for the youngest niece and nephew.  There are normal size patterns,  and mens too. I like the shirt for John.  There is a cool idea about lamps for Halloween tomorrow.   AND…. Halloween Pom Pom earings made with the Clover Pom Pom Makers Way too COOL!!!!  There’s more but you won’t need to buy the magazine if I tell you.
I’ve never been bothered about tracing the patterns off the paper.  You have to do that with most patterns now a days.  The patterns in the magazine don’t have seam allowances. This is no biggie, when you use the niche patterns you usually end up adding the proper seam allowance that they’ve removed to be different.
I’ve used Burda forever.  I was trained in England by a German patternmaker.  They seem to have a better handle on fit and proportion in my opinion. I think the clincher was when K needed formal clothing for the prom or weddings we always found a pattern there.
SO now I really need to move to that larger workroom.  I’m trying to get it on the calendar for next weekend.  Wish me luck.
Safe Halloween
J

New Favourite Toy

I have an unfair advantage.  I get to test  many, many new items all the time.  I took this Portable Gooseneck  Clip On Lamp to a guild class last Saturday  for the Ultimate Test.  I’ve taken classes in this room before and know if you don’t get a seat on the window side of the room  you can end up in someones shadow. I clipped this lamp to the back of my extension table so the light was coming from the right hand side to the needle.  I was impressed with the result.  My eyes didn’t fatigue.  My brain sure did though.  Even better it’s small, so it fit in my bag (Suitcase) and it didn’t look like I was bringing my entire sewing room.  (Pretty close though).  The light is battery operated so I wasn’t hogging prime electrical plugs, but It will work with an adaptor.  There are levelers on the bottom of the clamp too so you can use them to balance the light on a table of that works better. This lamp is available on our web site

www.joannescreativenotions.com  #3072012 $22.99.

B.T.W.  The class was with Dianne Bergman.  If your guild ever has the opportunity to invite her out go for it no questions asked!

Be Safe

J