Finally another place for inspiration.

In Oshawa - right off the 401

 Over the past few weeks I found a quilt shop on line that I have been able to explore in Oshawa.  In fact the web presence of this store is very impressive!  So I was anxious to see if what they said on their web site was true in our experience.

I am happy to report that this is a most delightful store and if our early experience is any indication this will be a quilt store I visit often.  The sales staff were friendly and though the store was busy they were relaxed and took time to answer questions or find items.

Here's a smart idea - the foot and an example of its use

A nice selection of fabrics

It hasn't been easy finding a new "favourite quilt store" and few of the ones we've visited since moving would not entice me to return - but the Ultimate Sewing Centre is one I'll be returning to.  You can see their web site here.

Shirley looked after us and answered our questions - even welcomed our (Fred's) thoughts on the web site.

I have signed up for one of their classes that will start later in February. I'm sure I will want to tell you about my progress.

The Sugar Pine Co. Canmore



It's open!



When travelling I keep my eye out for quilt shops.  Quilt shops come in lots of sizes and shapes - some are quite small, packed tightly with everything the owner can squeeze in, others are large and well layed out.  No matter to the quilter - just the right piece is always worth looking for! 

(Growing the stash is another objective of the quilter.)

 Today we were in Canmore and so we stopped into The Sugar Pine Co. - a favourite spot of mine.  And since we stopped in I was able to get a couple of pieces of fabric for a current project!

fabric galore

The Sugar Pine Co. is a favourite because of the numerous projects that are hung on the walls and around the shop.  It is truly inspiring - truly motivating.  They have very small lap quilts and large complex quilts.  As well they are very good at putting the patterns and fabric into kits so that you can duplicate what is on display. 

However if you would rather pick out your own fabrics to give the pattern a different look - well there's plenty to choose from.

Part of a quilt hanging inside

I think one of the owners now recognizes us when we walk in!  He always smiles and welcomes us.  Travelling around the province lets us see many quilt shops and this is definitely one of my favourites.