Tuesday, August 1, 2017

All Ship Shape & Bristol Fashion...

    I'm sure we have seemed quiet to you this summer, but BIG things are happening... tomorrow, we are setting up our first ever booth at the Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod Annual Quilt Show! We have a ton of REAL merchandise: a new book, embroidery CDs, yes, even T-shirts, plus high hopes to start a presence in brick 'n mortar shops. Here's a quick peek at a few things you can see if you are in the neighborhood.

Challenge Quilt: CHECK!




     I so proud of this piece-- my family is KNOWN for backhanded compliments, so when my daughter said, "Mom, that is my FAVORITE thing you have done in SUCH A LONG TIME!" I knew that I'd arrived. Here are some details:




At last count, there were 34 quilts entered in the challenge, and plenty of talent in this pool, so I am pretty sure my little ship will be annihilated by someone's fantastic star. (For the challenge, a star, and the colors blue and yellow had to be in it.) Not one to be discouraged, I've already made up my mind to write the pattern for this-- it was really FUN to make-- a nice taste of English Paper Piecing, machine applique, and, of course, EMBROIDERY! Wish me luck.

Embroidery CDS: CHECK!


We have most of our best sellers-- it was hard to play favorites, and I admit, a big moment of pride when I saw how many sets we have since starting around 2005. We always have stores asking for wholesale CDs, and now we can answer, "YES, we do have a wholesale program!"

SFOXCO Merchandise: CHECK!



Yup, t-shirts, mugs, and bags branded with the "And She Stitched Happily Ever After" design. I stopped short of adding our logo-- I, myself, hate advertising for people, plus, we were in the middle of doing a new one that wasn't ready, which brings me to:

NEW LOGO: CHECK!


We've been hating on that old, dreary bridge for a long time, and don't you think the logo for a sewing company should of all things, be STITCHED?



Hope you like it-- a new logo was keeping us back from redoing the website, so this fall, we're plunging ahead with that as well-- customer accounts, one-click ordering, e-mail downloads, wholesale-- we can hear the collective YAY on that!

And FINALLY..

SUMMERHOUSE QUILT BOOK: CHECK!



Tere and I put together this book just for the booth, with just the blocks, no projects. Once all twelve projects are done, we're hoping there's enough interest for the SECOND EDITION with everything in it!

So, got to run... the show details are here:
https://www.bayberryquiltersofcapecod.com/default.htm

Stop by and say hi if you are ANYWHERE on the Eastern Seaboard, the show is well worth the price of admission. And if you can't, we will really miss you, but you can catch some of these items on the website soon after.

XOX


20 comments:

  1. Love the new logo!!!! Good luck on the quilt - it is beautiful!

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  2. Love the new logo - check! Great merchandise - check! Good luck wishes - check!

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  3. Congratulations on everything.....LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new logo!!! And best wishes at the show!

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  4. Sure wish I could be there!! Tere has kept me filled in on some of the details!! Wishing you both tons of luck and fun!!

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  5. Fantastic job, Carol. Good luck. I'm on the East Coast but, unfortunately, can't attend. Happy to hear items will be available later.

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  6. This is beautiful!! Do you have the design on the webpage? I couldn't find it. LOVE your designs!!

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    1. Thank you, Deb! XOX I will be writing the pattern over the course of August-- it would make a great over the winter project!

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    2. Thanks! I'll be watching for it!

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  7. I love, love, love that challenge quilt. Grateful that you will make the pattern available for us. You have been and continue to be my favorite embroidery site. Thanks for all you do for your customers. Wishing you the best success as you move forward. You deserve it.

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  8. Oh my goodness! You are so very talented wishing you the best on your SHIPnSTAR. How can we the public get to the mugs n shirts and all the retail merchandise. Need a button before I go into withdraw. LOL! Good luck.

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    1. We will not forget you, baby. XOX
      Don't worry- we may have rock bottom pricing if we can't unload it this weekend!
      XOX

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  9. Congratulations on your bright future!! I love your challenge quilt. It is absolutely beautiful and a winner in my eyes. Looking forward to getting the pattern when it is ready!

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  10. This quilt is fabulous. Looking forward to the pattern. Don't sell yourself short it's a winner.

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  11. LOVE the challenge quilt!!! LOVE the new logo! Enjoy your new experience manning a booth, hope you have a wonderful and blessed time.

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  12. Your challenge quilt is the most beautiful I have ever seen. Wish I could go to the quilt show but I'll be out of town.

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  13. Are any of the shirts or totes going to be for sale on here. Would love to have 1 of each.

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  14. Wishing I could be there as I've been a fan of your designs for years. They always stitch out beautifully. Do hope you win a prize for your gorgeous seafaring quilt and look forward to the pattern release. Best of success at the show both as an exhibitor and a vendor.
    Melissa in Connecticut

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  15. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and have been soooooconfused that you aren't my neighbor! 😀

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  16. Still watching for this pattern ;-) Have I missed it?

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