Saturday, October 13, 2012

October Classes


We have some great classes lined up this fall. Check our our calendar here:
or stop in at the shop to see the samples. Our teachers are the best, if I do say so myself!


Jenny has a children's sewing class this month. These adorable (& reusable) Trick or Treat Bags are made from a Halloween panel.
 

So simple & so cute!
 Sheri has been working on a Feathered Christmas wall hanging. This gorgeous pattern is quick & easy, using Accuquilt dies. When you take her class, you're welcome to use our dies & Accuquilt system. You might just decide you'd like a set for yourself.


 Jen will be teaching the Zig Zag Class again this month. It's great for beginners, & could be a great baby quilt or holiday throw. Choose your own size & fabrics.

 Becky's Beginning Quilting Class meets Tuesdays from 4-6. This beautiful blue sampler is Wanda's.

 Adena's Wonky Star Quilt Class is perfect for using up those scraps.

 Here's Jenny's latest Dresden Table Topper. She used batiks in her fall piece.

 
Sheri will be teaching this Harvest Time Throw. You'll perfect those pesky half square triangles.

 
Check out Margaret's Yo Yo Christmas centerpieces. This is going to be a really popular class.


Get ready for this amazing paper-pieced beauty!
Tulip Time Block of the Month will begin in January. We're already registering, so reserve yours now. It's a 13 month program, with monthly paper piecing classes taught by Sheri.

Monday, October 8, 2012

Blazing Bras at Relay for Life

Many thanks to our bra creators! We had 3 entries, which raised over $200!
Update! 2 of the bras were auctioned off at the Relay, so our total is over $300 & counting!
The winner of the popular $1 votes was the last one, Panther Pride, sporting orange & green of one of our local high schools.

 
 Our plan was to have the firefighters model the bras at the Relay, but the sizing was a little tricky. 
So the Boy Scouts stepped up & saved the day!

One bra has been sold & another was raffled off at the Relay, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Thank you to everyone who helped!
Start thinking up your ideas for next year!

Sunday, September 30, 2012

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!

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Autumn Wishes

So here we are, it's still over 90 degrees outside, & we're wishing fall would hurry up.

 We have a ton of gorgeous fall fabric in now. If the temperatures would just give us a bit of a break, all would be grand.



 Northcott Gingko

 

Saturday, September 8, 2012

My sample elves have been working overtime!

Look at what my amazing Sample Elves have been working on. They are simply fabulous! I'm so lucky to have such talented quilty friends.

 
 This is Spirit of Christmas from Marcus Brothers. Rae Lynne made this gorgeous Christmas quilt with a soft reproduction feel. We have kits available & all the coordinating fabric from which to choose for backing. I love the stripey wallpaper print border, don't you?




Look at Color My World from RJR Fabrics. Nancy did a beautiful job on this sample, & the kits are ready to go. It's a big one - 90" X 90."
Check out those amazing brights! Come see it in person.
















Here's Tulip Festival from Benartex, with a gorgeous paper pieced pattern from Animas Quilts. It's a Block of the Month you'll love. Sheri has made the sample & may even have classes if you're interested. We'll be kicking this one off in October. Watch the website for information on registration for the BOM.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

September Fair Days at the Mermaid


September Fair Days
at Calico Mermaid



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:
 
Free shipping on web orders over $25
all month
(select "September Fair Days" when checking out)

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Blazing Bras!


Calico Mermaid & Relay for Life
 present  2012’s
Blazing Bras Contest!

   Entry fee: $5.00
forms available at Calico Mermaid
122 N Main           793-2510

Contest open to individuals, 
clubs and/or businesses.

            
Bras will be displayed & modeled at
Relay for Life
Porterville, CA
Saturday, October 6
& displayed at Calico Mermaid
before & after the Relay
Winner will be determined by 
$1 votes

all proceeds go to Relay for Life


Friday, August 10, 2012

Vacation!

We've thoroughly enjoyed our summer in the shop, but it's coming to an end. It was great to stay up late, then go open the shop at an hour much later than our usual school day. It was wonderful to spend more time with our customers - I even got to teach a few classes!

You may already know we spent some time away in Maui, visiting with family & friends. It was an especially sweet time, knowing our Mermaid Crew was handling everything just fine without us. No worries.
Here are a few highlights of our trip-
 
This is the beautiful view from our lanai. We went snorkeling out there, just beyond the boat.

 
I love all the flowers & plants growing everywhere. 

 
My favorite island breakfast: coconut muffins from the local market.

 
My favorite day in Maui is a day underwater. Here we are scuba diving with the world's most patient turtle. (I'm the one with the blue fins.) She waited until we were happily posed before she'd had enough of us & swam away.

 
 Here's a BIG lobster rooming with a very small shark under a ledge.

 OK. Don't make fun, but this is me scuba diving on a scooter! It was such fun!

 This lovely octopus came out as we swam away, then hid every time he thought we were looking.

 Here's another turtle, just chilling on the sandy ocean floor.

Our weather was beautiful, but a little stormy-looking one evening on the beach at a Pau Hana with new friends & friends we don't get to see often enough.
(This is what we look like on dry land.)

 This could be a mountain lake, but it's the Pacific from the slope of Haleakala.

 Our last morning was complete at Hard Rock Cafe with Willie K & lunch.
Aloha!
I feel much better, having my dose of salt water. We'll be back...