Cara Gulati's Radiant Suns Class

We were so honored to have Cara Gulati, quilt designer, author, & international teacher here at Calico Mermaid.

 

Cara spent some time discussing color & value.

 

She showed us her methods for sewing curves without pins.

 

Success!

She showed us her finishing methods, binding, flanges, & free motion quilting.

Color placement is very important.





Her trunk show was amazing to see.

 

Thank you!

My customers & employees are the best!

Even though I've been swamped at school, trying to keep everything going as best I can, some things have to just slide for a little bit - like this blog. Sorry about that. 

But I'm caught up for now & our quilty friends have been busy creating & playing - just look!

I love when our friends bring their work & say, "Look what I made!" It makes me so proud to know they found exactly what they needed at my shop. Everyone of these projects used my shop fabric,  patterns, & books. They're all so talented!

 Cathy's Carpenter Star from Sheri's class

 Rae Lynne's butterfly

Check out the details!

 Trish's Christmas Heart Lights Tree from Margaret's class.

 Jenny & Cathy enjoyed the Bring Your Own Bag class - everyone chooses a different purse pattern.

 This is Jenny's fall runner.

 Jaime has been busy - check out his Jinny Beyer vest!

 Dion is going to teach this no-sew crocheted rag rug in October.

 Margaret made these adorable YoYo Trees. She'll be teaching the class in October, too.

Laura made this adorable quilt for a little someone special - it's all shirts & pockets from her little clothes! How clever is that?! It's pretty much a T Shirt quilt made from a little person's clothes. Great idea!

September Fair Days at the Mermaid

September Fair Days

at Calico Mermaid

http://www.septemberfairdays.blogspot.com

New Markdowns - New Fabric
New Classes - New Ideas!

There's a lot going on at the Mermaid this month!

Receive 1 ticket for each $10 spent in the shop for weekly drawings for a fat quarter pack

Check our website for the class calendar:

www.calicomermaid.com

 

Free shipping on web orders over $25
all month

(select "September Fair Days" when checking out)

Let's jump start this short month!

February may be a short month, but it's a pretty one. We have new fabric, books, & patterns to inspire you. Come check out these classes.
Sheri's Valentine twister is so pretty! You'll love this technique. If you haven't ever tried, it's addictive. Watch out.
Look at these pretty samples for Lynette's Wool Class. These kits are perfect hand sewing projects. You can take them anywhere!
This is Smitten, a quick & easy free pattern by Barb Tourtillotte for Clothworks. Stop in & we'll make you a kit!

New Year Planning

We've been working on our plans for 2012. Here's a quick preview of a few ideas for the new year. If you'd like to be on our emailing list, contact me. georg@calicomermaid.com
I won't bother you too much, because I don't have time, but once in a while we have some special events & sales you might want to know about.
All our classes & events are on our website: www.calicomermaid.com. You can even sign up online. You can register for our fabulous Block of the Month programs online, too.

Becky will be teaching Quilted Symphony from the book by Gloria Loughman this year.
Dion's Fabric Roses class from Valorie Wells' pattern.
Sheri's teaching the Count On It book every first Wednesday of the month.
Out of the Darkness Block of the Month from Pam Bono Designs
Ripples & Reflections Bock of the Month. Sheri will be teaching the class on Sunday afternoons.

Pockets A Plenty Class, taught by Jenny

Richard is now giving lessons & renting the Handi Quilter Avante by the hour. Call him for an appointment: 559 793 2510

In addition, plan on Cruisin' to P'ville in May. We're working with Totally Tina's across town to make stopping off in Porterville a lot of extra fun! We'll have prizes & food, of course!
It will be a luau you won't want to miss!