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Wool Felt Fat Quarters 
If I had to list my Top Ten craft materials wool felt would definitely be in the Top 5. (Hmmm, maybe I will think on this and actually make a top ten list…)
There is just so much to love about real 100% wool felt (or the 80/20 stuff if you just can’t find or afford the 100% stuff).

  • The rich colors – no neon-not-found-nature-colors here!
  • Ease of use – no fraying edges to be concerned with, just cut and sew.
  • Tactile qualities – It just feels so real and warm.
  • Versatility – I’ve made dolls, quilts, ornaments, coin purses, embellishments and more with it. Definitely wins the “favorite surface to embroider on” award.
  • Sustainability – The “green factor” can’t be denied. It comes from a natural, renewable source. If you can find natural, plant-dyed felt you are really full of win. (And if you find a wholesale supplier of such please let me know. I’ve been looking and can’t find one!)
  • Felt Charm Packs 
    Last week my shipment of wool felt packs arrived. The fat quarter bundle (7-22″x18″ cuts) is $41.99 and the Charm Pack (36-5×5″ squares) is $21.99.

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    Product of the Week: Sublime Stitching

    Sublime Sample 
    This week’s Product of the Week is Sublime Stitching!

    Jenny Hart turned traditional embroidery on its head with the introduction of her Sublime Stitching patterns and book.

    I carry a large selection of her iron-on transfers in addition to her book that has 100s of unique and reusable designs and complete instructions for the first time stitcher. I also carry her transfer paper that can transfer designs onto dark fabrics and her very special T-shirt stabilizer. If you’ve ever tried to embroider on stretchy knits before you’ll appreciate this nifty new product.

    For this week only (May 13 – 17) you can take 20% off the price of any Sublime Stitching product in the store. Simply mention that you saw them featured on the blog.

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