Valdani Threads...update!

You all are amazing!  I've sold out of my signature thread sets for the second time.  Thanks so much for your support!

Having said that, I'll be placing another order on Monday for another 40 kits.

There were a couple of you who had indicated that you would like one set aside but came up as "no reply" so I had no way of getting in touch with you. Kathryn Oppelt and Chickadee Sue, could you please email me directly if you would still like a set and I'll put one aside for you when the next order comes in?

Once again, I would like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart.  I'll let you know as soon as the next shipment arrives.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Happy stitching!

Valdani Threads

The shipment of my signature sets of Valdani threads arrived yesterday and I've been busy filling pre-paid orders.

 

A HUGE thanks to all of you for your support. Your thread kits will be in the mail today!

I have a limited number of sets left to purchase in my Etsy shop at the introductory price of $49.95 + shipping. These sets will retail at $69.95 if purchased elsewhere.

Here's the link should you be interested in having a peek...

https://www.etsy.com/shop/kaarenjohnston?ref=si_shop

I'm off to the post office and to do a little grocery shopping. You know what I'll be doing when I get home...working on my new quilt design! Yay!

Have a super day and as always...

Happy stitching!

She purrs just like Frankie!

Here she is, all shiny and new...and she purrs just like Frankie!

I got her all set up and played with her for a while after dinner yesterday. I know I'm partial and realize that it all comes down to personal preference but from what I've experienced, there's nothing that sews like a Bernina.

Baby Bernie 330 is going to be doing most of the "grunt" work and my 750QE will be used for everything else. I'm sure I could even teach her how to cook dinner because there's not too much she can't do...I only wish!  

I finally took the plunge and taught myself how to use the BSR (Bernina Stitch Regulator), a feature that is unique to some of the Bernina domestic machines.

This computerized attachment allows you to perform evenly regulated stitches throughout the entire free motion quilting process.  I was quite intimidated to even give it a try but once I did and learned how easy it was to use and give me the professional results I was looking for, I could kick myself for not having experimented with it sooner.  

So this afternoon I'll be doing some free motion quilting on this quarter's First Friday Freebie which is scheduled for release on the 6th of June.

Yesterday I also treated myself to some of the new fabric that came into my friend Darlene's "A Needle Pulling Thread Quilt Shop". True blacks that don't read as navy are difficult to find and if you need some to add to your stash, now's the time to get some before she sells out...and probably to me!  

Oh and did I mention that her prices are hard to beat?

As you can see, I also got some of the new dark browns and awesome cheddars.  These are destined to be used in a new quilt design that I'm working on.

Gorgeous!

Guess I'd better get the rest of my housework done because then I can play in my studio without feeling guilty. 

Yup, I'm anal...and that's only ONE of my many shortcomings! *wink*

Happy stitching!

A new addition to the family!

We're left for Halifax at around 7 this morning to pick up my new "baby" and to do a little shopping while we were there.  

This was my first trip to Halifax without having to visit a doctor!!! Woo hoo! Can you tell that I was and still am excited? That in itself was reason enough to celebrate!!!

We returned home at about 3 this afternoon from the 250 mile round trip...tired but oh so happy!

Mr. Painted Quilt is happy because the fridge and freezer are both full from our shopping spree at Costco.

My Bernina 1080QE will be retiring after serving me faithfully for the past eighteen years.

"Baby Bernie"...who is still waiting to be unpcked...is going to have some big shoes to fill because not once in eighteen years has Old Bernie had a repair issue.

Baby Bernie will be sharing my sewing studio with Big Bernie, my 750QE which was, is and always will be my dream machine.

I'm just too tired to unpack her now but you know what I'll be doing first thing tomorrow morning.

Now what's more important...a new sewing machine or jam-packed refrigerator? You don't even have to guess at my answer. *wink*

Happy stitching!

Valdani Update

All my Valdani signature thread kits have been sold. Thanks so so much for your overwhelming support!

I have ordered another 20 kits which I expect to arrive towards the latter part of next week. 

I'll still be able to sell this next shipment at my introductory price of $49.95 + shipping. The same kits are selling elsewhere for $69.95...and that's NOT a typo!

If you'd like me to set one aside for you, please either email me or leave a comment here. 

Thanks again!

Happy stitching!