Goodies for me!

Last month my mother in law sent me a surprise in the mail. A rotating cutting mat (which I have wanted since getting my Strip Tube ruler), some scissors for snipping and InvisiGrip for my rulers. Awesome!

Then, while my husband and I were out shopping last week, we stumbled upon a cute NEW little quilt shop near us.

Click the image to visit their website, though it seems only the blog is up and running as of 12/14/11.

They had some Christmas things on sale and I loved the pillow they had on display so I bought the kit with my mad money. I hope to get it made before the year is done. ;) We shall see!
The shop seemed to have mostly traditional and repro(?) fabrics and homespuns, but even though that is not really my thing, I will probably go there when I need blenders and such.

A giveaway!

During the month of June, the Alford Inna & Quilt Shoppe is having a giveaway for a free pattern and spool of Gutermann thread. Just share a project you have made using the Strip Tube Ruler in their Flickr Group or email a photo to them to enter. How easy is that!
I got one of these for Mother's Day and have not had time to use it yet, but I think now I need to make time!

image from http://alfordinn.blogspot.com/2011/06/make-it-monday-strip-tube-ruler-half.html

The Stubby Screwdriver

If you all want one of the fabulous stubby screwdrivers like the one I gave away for my birthday...

You can get them HERE. They are on sale right now too! (This is the 1/4 inch one.) I got the Phillips head one for myself too, just in case. :)