Stitchin' Post in Sisters

Paradise Quilt Winner

What a wonderful Shop Hop 2013 turn-out. Thank you to everyone for "hopping" by and completing your passport.

The Stitchin Post had a special drawing for our "Paradise" wall hanging quilt.

This wall hanging was made using the free pattern we handed out at the Stitchin Post during Shop Hop. If you love it and can't wait to make your own, you can download it from our Free Pattern page on our website.

 

 We still have theme fabric avilable .... in limited quantity. You can call us to order it.

                                The lucky winner is ......

                                 Lacy C. from Prineville

Hexagon Challenge Winners

Thank you to all the entries to our Hexagon Challenge. We enjoyed seeing each person's interpretation of creative hexagon quilting.

 

              
 

 

Jean E.- Overall Winner ($100 gift certificate to SP)

Candy W.- Best use of color ($50 gift certificate to SP)

Sue M.- Most Innovative ($50 gift certificate to SP)

Jean's Chocolate Crunch Brownies

We had a fantastic Customer Appreciation Celebration last weekend. All our wonderfully, loyal customers were treated to a free gift, demos and discounts for 3 days.

But the one thing that people couldn't stop talking about ... were Jean's Chocolate Crunch Brownies!

She must have made 6 trays of these yummy chocolate, peanut butter, marshmallow, crispy treats. So, we decided to share...the recipe.

 

Jean's Chocolate Crunch Brownies

1 cup butter or margarine softened

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

6 tablespoons baking cocoa

1c. all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 jar (7 ounces marshmallow crème)

1 cup creamy peanut butter

2 cups (s2 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

3 cups crisp rice cereal

 

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs. Stir in cocoa, flour, vanilla, and salt. Spread in a greased 13 X 9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until brownies test done. Cool. Spread marshmallow crème over cooled brownies. In a small sauce pan over medium heat melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Remove from heat and stir in rice cereal. Spread over marshmallow layer. Chill before cutting into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

ENJOY!

 

Central Oregon Shop Hop April 25, 26, 27 & 28

You're Invited to the

14th Annual Central Oregon
Quilt Shop Hop

April 25, 26, 27 & 28
Join the following shops:

Stitchin' Post - Sisters

Homestead Quilts & Gallery - La Pine
BJ's Quilt Basket - Bend
QuiltWorks - Bend
Sew Many Quilts - Bend
Material Girls Fabrics - Redmond
Quilter's Attic - Terrebonne
The Quilt Shack - Prineville
 

 
See how the mystery quilt unfolds as you pick up a fat 1/8th of batik fabric from each shop!

You have a chance to win prizes, too!
 

Step 1: Start by visiting your first participating shop and pick up your Shop Hop "passport".

Step 2: Stop by each shop to collect your stamps.

Step 3: When your passport is full... you'll be entered to win!
 
You can win a Brother "Laura Ashley Innov-is NX-2000" sewing machine! Plus, you'll have a chance to win $25 and $50 gift cards from each shop, as well as gift baskets and other prizes!

Pick up the free pattern for this quilt (shown above) at the Stitchin Post.

Find the hidden STAR at the Stitchin Post and win a prize!
 
We hope to see you at the 2013 Central Oregon Shop Hop!
 
 Stitchin Post
311 W. Cascade Ave, Sisters

Shop Hop Hours
Thurs 9:00-6:00
Fri 9:00-6:00
Sat 9:00-6:00
Sun 10:00-4:00

www.stitchinpost.com

We have some winners!

Congratulations to the winners of our
Customer Appreciations Days drawings!

Holly F. of Sisters is the VERY happy winner of the
Viking Tribute 140C Limited Edition Sewing Machine!

We also have five lucky ladies who have won
$100 Stitchin' Post/Twigs Gift Certificates:

Cheryl M. of Redmond
Marsha V. of Sisters
Martha L. of Sisters
Pam B. of Bend
Peggy G. of Crooked River

Absolutely Beginning Quilting

If you have ever wanted to learn how to quilt, this is the class for you! Absolutely Beginning Quilting starts from step one (turning on your machine) and takes you all the way through to "stitchin' in the ditch" and binding!

You can make it "skinny" a-la a table runner or wall hanging.

 You will learn 12 different traditional quilt blocks. But you don't have to use them all.

But look at how color and interpretation make them unique and fresh!

Or you can add some extra for that Queen/King sized bed quilt...Phew!

We offer this beginner class every fall and spring. It is taught by the "Ultra" patient Lawry...after all she was a Kindergarden teacher.

 

This was a sampling from the Spring 2013 ABQ class. Great job everyone, these look awesome!

 

Stay tuned to our fall class schedule for your next chance to join this class. These are the most rewarding 6 weeks of your beginning quilting journey.

Simply the Land at Sitka Center for the Arts

Jean Wells Keenan will be teaching her popular intuitive quilting workshop, Simply the Land. At the Sitka Center for the Arts on the Oregon coast May 29-31.

 

Let the flowing forms of nature inspire your design in this workshop that focuses on line and color.

 

Jean uses short exercises to help you plan and execute your original design in fabric.

The Simply the Land Workshop runs from May 29-31 (Wednesday thru Friday)

from 10am to 4pm. Tuition is $358 (including a materials fee)

 

  The Sitka Center campus is a beautiful - Literally a center at the edge – where land meets sky, saltwater meets freshwater – the Sitka Center is a place where a diverse group of people and ideas converge, co-mingle and depart transformed.

 

If you are interested in joining this amazing workshop visit www.sitkacenter.org and register today!

Great Book - Me and My sewing machine

We have this great beginner's book now available in the store and online. Me and My Sewing Machine by Kate Haxell from Stash Books.

 

We love it because it is perfect for the first time sewer...no matter your age. Even if you have been away from your machine for awhile, it will help you get re-aquainted.

"Me and My Sewing Machine" starts out with the basics about "general" sewing machines and how you can find the same things on your machine.

Then it moves to basic stitches: what they are, how to use them, when to use them.

The instructions for seams and techniques are usually no more that one page, they are easy to follow with great visuals.

 

The book concludes with 7 quick and modern projects. These help you practice all the new techniques you just learned.

 

If you or someone you know could use a little re-introduction to sewing and their machine, please send them Me and My Sewing Machine.

Happy Sewing!

A Deer a Fox and a little bird

How adorable are these little guys?!?

This is a great new collection from Blend Fabrics, designed by Sarah Watts and aptly named "Timber and Leaves". This collection would look adorable in a nursery as bedding or a quilt. The color combination of this collection is perfect. I love the grey/gold mix highlighted by the pink and pale blues. I could even see it as a cute little bag.

The twirl skirt would look adorable with the birds and deer fabric layered.

Or how about a pillow case...

 There is a great free pattern on Blendfabrics.com for the quilt pictured below.

I just want to cuddle up with all those little forest animals.

I think I need a nap now, on my new pillow case....Awww happy sewing!

 

We love to Sew & Liberty of London

Our latest book delivery resulted in a great new book for children.

Who?

Yes, children.

It's a sewing book that encourages early exploration of sewing. I would say the book is geared toward age 8 to pre-teen/tween. And it is perfect for early learners. It's called We Love to Sew.

 

It is full of great projects. From cute hair and jewelry accessories to skirts and bags.

 

We just happened to whip up the elastic waist band skirt...super cute.

 

We have the white elastic available in the store.

 

Elastic attached to waistband

  Elastic stitched together

Back seam and hem...just a few basic steps....Viola'

 

Of course, we would be remiss if we didn't mention the arrival of our very first ever! shipment of Liberty of London fabric. Both skirts feature a new Liberty print.

We also have the new Liberty Love book by Alexia Marcelle Abegg. It has great quilting and sewing projects featuring Liberty of London

So, let's recap..

New books

cute skirts

and new fabric...yummy, super soft, and perfect for garments!

 Happy Sewing!