Scranton is underway

There were 24 boxes next door waiting when I arrived. Gary has been working like crazy making the counter, shelves & painting. Robert and Marique helped yesterday. Today was a big waste of time it seemed; spent a lot of it on the phone hooking up the internet and heat. Brought 5 quilts with me to longarm, but forgot the pattern for 2, batting for 2 and the scissors to cut batting off the roll for the last one. Will it ever get done??!! Here's some pics!

Bus trip

Here is a picture from our Great Escape bus trip. This is the bus that left from our store. Our 'Escapees" received VIP treatment with a meal at each shop-3 total, demos, time to shop, a goodie bag, a mystery pattern, games and prizes, their own specials that day and transportation to the shops.

Since our bus sold out in January, I'll bet the next will sell out early too. Many ladies got off the bus wanting to know when we are doing it again!!

Getting ready for the shop hop.

Our Christmas in July Shop Hop is July 17 & 18 and we are busy getting ready for it. Here is a sneek peek. This is a new pattern from Karen Montgomery. The pattern has the buttons included to embellish your pillow. You could also just hang it. Looks like you worked so hard on it, but his face is just a zigzag stitch!

Here is another runner that is offered as a kit. You can see a closer look at the snowman. Too cute!

Back from Market

We've just come back from Quilt Market. There's so much to show you and tell you about!! Here's a picture of us with Mark Lipinski. We just love rubbing elbows with celebrities!

new site

Check out our new website at beyondtheneedle.com.

Christmas already?

Many shops hold Christmas in July events and we think why so early? As you know, there will be a Christmas in July themed Shop Hop entitled Broome County Summer Sleigh Ride. It was planned that would be the unveiling of the Christmas fabric. By popular demand-by all of you- we are 'releasing' our Christmas fabric. You can see it NOW in our shop. We have several collections already, but so much more is still coming.
Of course we all cringe when we pass the gas pump, so many are staying home. Which reminds me about one of the great things about this Shop Hop-it's local and you don't have to go all over to get your passport stamped. Just 6 Shops!
Get a jump start on your Holiday Projects and get sewing. There will more fabric coming and you will be happy you did.

Because Mark Lipinski said so

We recently returned from Spring Quilt Market in beautiful Portland, Oregon. It was in the 80s and 90s there and in full bloom. How much more inspired could I have been? I ordered lots of patterns, fabrics, new notions and books. We even brought back 2 suitcases full of goodies.

I met lots of the 'pros' and had my picture taken with Eleanor Burns.

Mark Lipinski even signed his magazine for us. Beyond the Needle ROCKS, Mark said so. Maybe it's because we ordered his entire new collection called Califon. Look for that in August.

Come see all the goodies and don't forget the Customer Appreciation Auction is in 13 days!!! June 5th, 7 PM. You must register to have a seat so we know how many chairs to order, otherwise you'll have to stand!