As some of you know...we had a bit of a water issue on June 19th. The neighboring shop had an upstairs toilet...two actually. Well...one of those tanks had a crack in it. So water kept coming in to fill the cracked tank but instead went right into my bathroom ceiling, hallway, and classroom! Check my FaceBook page for all the sad photos!
Long story short...when I came in the shop there was water ALL THE WAY UP TO THE FRONT DOOR!!! I thought we had a storm and the rain came in through the front of the building. I opened the door to the classroom to find water all the way up to Lenny! The bathroom ceiling had caved in, as well as the walls in the hallway. Needless to say, I have met some wonderful people from North Idaho Flood and Fire. I HIGHLY recommend these folks if you ever unfortunately need their services. They have been amazing to work with. They took tons of photos and are dealing with the insurance companies directly. Let the three insurance companies fight it out...isn't why they have skyscrapers filled with lawyers?
Anyway, my new classroom floor will be laid this week, so I will start moving my product from the retail side over to the classroom side after the ASG shop hop on July 16-25. (More info on that in a bit.) I will most likely be closing the store for a week until they get the flooring finished on the retail side of the space. I will send out a reminder notification of the exact dates, but it looks to be on July 26 and reopen in time for the Love Notes Mystery Quilt distribution on August 3. I will probably be in the shop on August 1st to set everything back in place. If you know me...I will likely do some rearranging at the same time. I'm going to move Lucy into a bigger room on the classroom side of the building so renters don't feel so claustrophobic! Stay tuned for videos on facebook!
Speaking of videos...I will once again be participating in Scott Fortunoff's challenge to all shop owners during the month of August. The video with the most views can earn a shop credit when placing fabric orders!! Last year, Scott let me participate even before I was a customer (FreeSpirit, Henry Glass, StudioE, etc.). Now that's about all I have in the shop! Stay tuned for my promotion video. Of course I will wait to post it until my shop is all put back together. At least it should be finished before the deadline of the contest!
Cuppa Tea Programs...
AURIFIL: June and July transports us to Como and Tuscany.
Our daydreams have been filled with such a visit...You watch intently as the Brunate Funicular slowly makes its way up the mountain from the lake. As the mechanical noises of the train fade, your eyes shift and scan the lake shore, taking in the magnificence of the private villas. Boats skim across the water while the sun shines brightly above, the vibrant sky reflected in the pristine blue waters of the lake. Imagine yourself there… can you feel the sun on your face? The Como Color Builder features 3 shades of 50wt thread in 2770, 2735, & 2784… tribute to clear blue skies shining over the sparkling blue waters. Month seven of our Aurifil Color Builder Subscription Program transports us to Tuscany, one of our all-time favorite destinations. Picture it... you take your place at the table, prepping for an evening of good food and laughter. The table sits outside, overlooking a sprawling vineyard. Crickets are chirping and the air is cooled by a light breeze. It’s evening and the sun is just creeping toward the horizon, spilling rich orange hues across the sky. You’re struck by the expansive beauty and entranced by the magnificence of an Italian sunset. The Tuscany Color Builder features 3 shades of 50wt thread in 2214, 1133, & 1104… a tribute to your ideal night with friends, family, laughter, and the soft glow of the sun sinking behind the mountains in the distance. I do have three extra sets of each pack we have received since January...stop in to pick up your favorite so far!
CUPPA TEA CLASSES...
June classes have been pushed back for one month due to the water damage. These are the new dates for the cancelled classes...
POTHOLDER CLASS...with Michelle. Wednesday, June 24. 10-2pm. $20, see the class samples in the shop...hopefully I will get them back in the window this week! Sign up today and receive 15% off all supplies. A supply list will be emailed to you.
WATERMELON PLACEMAT CLASS...with Linda. Thursday, June 25, 10-2pm. Check out the adorable samples in the shop. Pattern and supply list available at a 15% discount. This is a two session class, each session is $20.
KIMBERBELL LOVE NOTES MYSTERY QUILT...program begins August 3 and lasts for five weeks. Send me a message if you are interested!
HERA...another awesome Goddess Tool BOM. Starts in August...select four colors and learn how to use this fabulous tool to make a beautiful 80"x80" quilt.
MORRIS MEDLEY QUILT...Choose from two sizes...this BOM begins in January and uses the glorious William Morris fabric collection from FreeSpirit. Look for our shop sample made by Laurinda, my fabric rep! She is so excited to begin making this stunning quilt for us!
JULY/AUGUST BLock SWAP Due on Friday, August 28.
This strip pieced block will yield two blocks, one for a winner, one to be donated to the Welcome Home Vets QOV group. Look to join our new facebook QOV group coming soon!
I cannot rotate the pattern for some reason...you can also get it in the shop or on my facebook page...a fun easy block!
New Stof Christmas fabric has arrived and more is on the way! Check out this shop sample I finished today... I will be kitting this up in time for the shop hop on July 16-25! I love the gold metallic designs found in each of the fabrics! Printed in Japan and distributed through Denmark! Check out the ten bolts on the bench!
JUST IN THIS WEEK...21 BOLTS OF TULA PINK'S NEW LINE... TRUE COLORS! THE REMAINING 21 BOLTS WILL BE ARRIVING IN A FEW WEEKS.
Touch and feel these awesome modern fabrics for yourself! This hexy fabric is my personal favorite! Come and vote for your favorite True Color fabric for a chance to win five free fat quarters of your choice!
QUILTER'S TREK HAS BEGUN!!! NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER...COLLECT A FREE PATTERN OR PURCHASE MY FOUR BLOCK FABRIC KIT FOR $20!
American Sewing Guild's (ASG) Shop Hop!!! July 16-25.
Click the link for the complete list of 19 shops to visit during this special TWO WEEK event! http://www.asg-inw.org/shop-hop/
Each shop will have a free pattern for their original building block. Lots of prizes awarded, drawings at each shop, sales, and exclusive Cuppa Tea gifts! Visit all shops to enter to win this adorable building quilt made by the ASG members... Can you find the Cuppa Tea block?
That's it for me...I hope to see you in the shop soon!
Teresa Cuppa Tea Quilting US Hwy 2 in Priest River, ID 509-589-1350 or teresa@cuppateaquilting.com
You can search me on Facebook or visit my webstore www.cuppateaquilting.com
Summer Hours: Monday-Friday 12-5, Saturdays 10-2. Special Shop Hop Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30-5, Saturday 10-5
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