40 Years is A LOT of Vacations!
Posted by Charlotte on 8/12/2021 to
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Hi all!
Happy Friday the 13th anniversary to my dh of 40 years! Randy & I were married in San Francisco City Hall, on a Thursday. I see that the New York Times recently did a story on couples who were married in that august venue, but they neglected chatting us up! Oh well, that story is for another time. It was an adventure! ;)
Today we are vacationing in Florida, where we have spent many happy anniversaries with family.
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Summer vs Fall, Pumpkins & Blossoms for both!
Posted by Charlotte on 8/5/2021 to
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August 6, 2021
Hi all!
Oooh, Monday morning was real cool! I mean, jacket-needed-on-a-walk cool! Happy August! LOL
It did give us a brief reminder that Autumn is right around the corner. But I’ve still got some summer living to do! ;)
Tomorrow Lily & I are headed to Florida for our annual fun family vacation.
Checkout Lily’s latest “finish”, before
Positivi-Tea . . . Now in the building!
Posted by Charlotte on 7/29/2021 to
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Friday July 30, 2021
Hi all!
We have a new line of fabric, POSITIVI-TEA, and are especially excited as it is designed by an artist who grew up shopping at Charlotte's! I can't tell you
One Day Jen Kingwell Sale & New Songbook Fabric
Posted by Charlotte on 7/23/2021 to
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Friday July 23, 2021
Hi all!
Come in the store or click here to shop on the web site, and gather Jen's unique take on modern, retro and cool for your stash!
Just for you, and other serious FABRIHOLICS!
Posted by Charlotte on 7/17/2021 to
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Friday July 16, 2021
Hi all!
It's like CHRISTMAS IN JULY! So much fun to see these fabrics arrive.
The shelves and filling up.
Majestic Wolves and Outer Space
Posted by Charlotte on 7/8/2021 to
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Friday July 9, 2021
Hi all!
We had a fun 4th of July "holiday". Randy & I ran up to KC to see Lily. He took in a Royals game while Lily & I nosed through some FLEA MARKET shops in Historic West Bottoms. Lots of cool stuff!
I saw old quilts & quilt tops, no fabric, some sewing machines. Lots of cool "repurposed"
And the favorite new notion of the week is . . .
Posted by Charlotte on 7/2/2021 to
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July 2, 2021
Hi all!
Oh, happy July! I love July! 4th of July, then Lily's birthday and then my birthday! So much cake! Love it! ;)
Check out this chalk-board inspired BIRTHDAY FABRIC
Solstice . . . Christmas
Posted by Charlotte on 6/25/2021 to
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Happy June 25th!
Hi all!
Hope you had a happy Solstice! That was Sunday, Father's Day and it was HOT at Royals'
Sewing vs. Gardening
Posted by Charlotte on 6/18/2021 to
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Friday June 18, 2021
Hi all!
This is the week that Sewing goes way over the top of the charts when compared to Gardening! It is 103 almost everywhere, and higher lots of places. Stay inside and sew!
I'm going to CUT right to the chase here - we now have too
Octopus, Strawberries & Rhubarb
Posted by Charlotte on 6/10/2021 to
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Hi all!
Have you noticed quilts showing up in garments?
At my age I can still remember the past couple of times this trend was hot. (Does this date me?) These pictures are not of me! The pictures of me in quilted garments
New, colorful flowers arrived with the rain . . .
Posted by Charlotte on 6/4/2021 to
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Friday June 4, 2021
Hi all!
Looking for inspiration? The garden is a great place! Laura Heine has a new Bouquet Trio pattern coming soon.
Tula's Curiouser & Curiouser has arrived!
Posted by Charlotte on 5/27/2021 to
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May 27, 2021
Hi all!
Happy Memorial Day Weekend to you! Hope it means some relaxation for you and maybe even time for a quick trip to Charlotte's and then some sewing time! 3-Day weekends are always my favorite for just staying home. ;)
But wait, SQUIRREL!
Secret Life, Welcome Gnome
Posted by Charlotte on 5/20/2021 to
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Thursday May 20, 2021
Hi all!
Here in Newton we've got another grey day, so let me brighten it a bit with some COLOR. This past weekend I saw Bisa Butler's exciting exhibit at Chicago's Art Institute.
Batik, Graffiti & Graphic Jam Update
Posted by Charlotte on 5/13/2021 to
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Thursday May 13, 2021
Hi all!
I'm back from Florida. What was a fun trip! That Miami metro area is huge, diverse & interesting!
There's a very "hip" art district, known as Wynwood. It is like
Cinco de Mayo in Florida
Posted by Charlotte on 5/13/2021 to
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Wednesday May 5, 2021
Hi all!
Happy CINCO DE MAYO! If you are French, sorry, but if you are Mexican, then it is time to PARTY! Not being Mexican, I could not have told you (without Google) what Cinco de
Car Show Weekend - Lulu, Lola, could be car names, but they're FABRIC!
Posted by Charlotte on 4/28/2021 to
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Thursday April 29, 2021
Hi all!
I'm winging my way to Florida today! Eleanor will play hostess, showing Randy & me around Miami Beach. This should be fun! Eleanor is the costumer for the
Free Seed Packet - Fabric that is!
Posted by Charlotte on 4/23/2021 to
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Hi all!
This chilly weather is sure good for cuddling under a quilt. And for buzzing around your sewing machine, making more!
I know some of you may still be tempted to visit the nurseries this weekend, but really, if you come to Charlotte's Sew Natural in Newton, you'll get a FREE SEED PACKET with purchase!
That will be FABRIC, of course!
Butterflies - Flying Flowers
Posted by Charlotte on 4/22/2021 to
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Friday April 16, 2021
Hi all!
Do you ever want to be like a butterfly and just soar up high, see the sights, and then come back down and sit on a flower? I recently read a gardener's blog which started out, "butterflies are
Suburbs or Beach, American Gatherings & Hogs
Posted by Charlotte on 4/9/2021 to
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Friday April 9, 2021
Hi all!
I just finished my version of SUBURBS, from Cluck, Cluck Sew . I'm calling it BEACH CABANAS, and I used cheerful sunflower fabrics - SOLANA, from Robin Pickens for Moda.
Buffalo Flats for Spring
Posted by Charlotte on 4/1/2021 to
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April 1, 2021
Hi all!
You all get tonight off! Only playing with your fabric stash allowed! April Fools! Never mind, "what's for dinner?"
But maybe, you are one of the lucky ones who does have tomorrow or part
Cutting Corners, mostly a good idea!
Posted by Charlotte on 3/18/2021 to
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Thursday March 18, 2021
Hi all!
If you are in the area of Newton this weekend, visit us during our mini-shop hop event, and I'll show you why "cutting corners" is not only a good idea, but an excellent one!
Glorious Prints, new from Kaffe Collective
Posted by Charlotte on 3/5/2021 to
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Friday March 5, 2021
Hi All!
They finally arrived! The newest, GLORIOUS PRINTS for patchwork & quilting from KAFFE'S COLLECTIVE at Free Spirit, i.e. Kaffe Fasset, Brandon Mably & Phillip Jacobs. More than 40 new fabrics, and glorious they are!!
Obsessed with FLOWERS
Posted by Charlotte on 2/26/2021 to
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Friday February 26, 2021 I'm excited that the sun is shining bright today and it is not very cold. Maybe the ground will start warming significantly enough that our favorite spring bulbs will begin to show their pretty heads!
Presidents' Day Sale - Cold 2nd Saturday
Posted by Charlotte on 2/12/2021 to
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Friday Feb 12, 2021
Hi All!
COLD, COLD, COLD. But let's not dwell on it. ;)
A freak pattern of nature has caused this, as we're 30+ degrees lower than normal here in Kansas. My husband
