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PIQF was BUSY!

We ran out of a number of patterns because they turned out to be the popular choices at this show…we never know what designs will be favorites!

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Silly me forgot to pack this fun little Autumn Scarecrow in his wheelbarrow pattern so, of course, lots of you gals were in the mood to embroider a new design for fall decorating.  This guy with his 3 crow friends is in stock here at the studio.  We also have the very convenient pre-printed Sticky Fabri-Solvy to use instead of tracing him with your light box…a wonderful time saver and your design will be perfectly accurate on the fabric.

The hotel finally found the patterns for our new Winter Partners Pillows after we returned home.  Never a dull moment. We now them them ready to mail out too!

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The studio is on high speed getting things ready to take to Houston International Quilt Festival November 3 – 6.  We checked the show floor map and Bird Brain Designs is right up front as you come in the door – WOW! 
Booth spaces 1802 – 1806.  Come visit.

Robin

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