*November This year is flying by as we approach November and much more pleasant fall weather.  Don’t forget to turn back your clocks this Halloween night to get that extra hour of quilt time!  We hope all of you that had a chance to attend Quilt Market or Festival, and came home full of fresh inspiration to make all of the quilts and projects that our hearts desire!  We were truly blessed during Quilt Festival to have so many visitors to the shop from around the world.  People came from China, South Africa, Australia, Germany, France, Costa Rica and Norway and from all over the US too!  It was a special treat when Eleanor Burns with her family and friends came by one day.  What a delight it was to share ideas about the shop with her and meet such a nice group of people!  Our daughter Jamie and her friend Alayna came down from St. Louis to attend market with us because Jamie has recently become addicted to sewing and quilting, yippee!  Jamie got totally inspired and had the opportunity to meet and chat with Amy Butler, which really made her day and inspired her more!  Check out our blog or facebook page to see photos from Market. Come see us soon and see all of the new fabrics that have been arriving weekly and make all those inspirations become reality!

*That Quilter Donna Warnement will be here the first Tuesday November 3, 2009   from 10 am – 12:00 noon!  Quilts picked up November 3, 2009 will be promised for January delivery.  You can bring your tops for Donna to quilt or pick up a quilt that is ready from Donna, or just come for the fun show and tell of all the beautiful quilts!  Donna does a great job! 

Looking for something new?  We have it, and it’s called Show ‘N’ Tell Saturday!    On November 14, 2009 at 10am sharp we will have another edition of our Free Show ‘N’ Tell Saturdays.  Remember, back in school when everyone would bring their favorite things to show the class?  Well, that’s basically what Show ‘N’ Tell Saturday is.  As a “teller”, bring a project to show; or as a listener, come for some great inspiration!  If you bring a projec t to show, we’ll even give you a gift for taking your time to share with us.  Sign up soon, we limit Show and Tell Saturday to 4 Tellers.  Come by the shop for all the details!  You can go to our blog SunFlower-Quilts.blogspot.com and see some photos from October's Show and Tell Saturday!

*Idea Saturday:  Our next “Idea Saturday” will be Saturday November 21, 2009 at 9am sharp!  Come by and we will share at least 5 ideas and have free instructions for each idea!  We will have refreshments as well!  You can get the instructions free at 9am; if we have any “Idea Saturday” booklets left they will be $10

* New fabrics:  Lots of new fabric lines have come in such as “Evening Mist”; “Blessings”; “Wiscasset”; “Rouenneries”; “Sweet Treats”; “Sports Novelties”; An Autumn Wind” just to name a few.  Go to our blog at www.sunflower-quilts.blogspot.com and see the new fabrics!
We also have new magazines, Quiltmainia and Country Quilting and Gifts and several new books, patterns and notions!

*One Yard Hugs:  We will be collecting “One Yard Hugs” now through December 15, 2009.  We have 185 Hugs so far!  Thank you all so much for bringing in those Hugs!  Let’s try to beat last year’s record of 612 Hugs!  What is a “One Yard Hug” you might ask?  All you have to do is take 1 yard of flannel fabric, cut off the selvages and finish the raw edges however you desire!  It’s that simple and easy to help!  You can get 10% off all flannel to be used for a “Hug”, just let us know when we cut your flannel fabric!  If you would like more info please just come by or give us a call!

*Ovarian Cancer Quilt Auction with MD Anderson was held on October 14-28, 2009.  A great big THANK YOU to all who have helped with this wonderful project which raised $25,120!!  Last year’s auction raised $11,400 so this year’s funds were doubled!!  How exciting and THANKS again to all those involved, we could not do it without your help!!  More info coming soon for the 2011 auction!

*Candy Cane Shop Hop dates are December 3-6, 2009.  What a great way to start the holiday month with a shop hop!  Each shop will give FREE instructions for a Christmas ornament, there are great prizes.  Come by the shop or go to www.candycaneshophop.com for more info!

* SunFlower Quilts Mystery Quilt Club meeting in November is Sunday November 8, 2009 from 2-6pm.

*  SunFlower Quilts is now on facebook.  Just click the following link to become a fan of SunFlower Quilts http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-TX/SunFlower-Quilts/96826583179?ref=ts

* Block of the Month Stars Across Texas October block kits will be ready November 15th!

* The Greater Houston Shop Hop dates are March 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2010.  There will be 20 shops participating and we are very excited to be a part of this wonderful shop hop.  Check out The Greater Houston Shop Hop web site at www.houstonshophop.com .

Do you need a Jump Start?

Just a little kick start to get that project going?   Here’s how Sunflower Quilts can help you.  It’s called our Jump Start Corner, and it’s coming this month.   So, what is a Jump Start, and how does it work? Easy. . .  First, choose a pattern or book from the variety available in the Jump Start Corner.  Second, choose your fabrics from our JUMP START fabric packs (coordinated fabric bundles pre-selected specifically for these projects). And last, customize your project by selecting the finishing fabrics (i.e. sashing, border, background, binding, and backing).  With our customers in mind., we have chosen Jump Start projects that are user friendly (most have been tested by the staff).  Sometimes we will even give you a Sunflower Quilts exclusive tip sheet.  These projects will vary by month so check the Jump Start corner often.

Remember, it’s easy to get started with a Jump Start. . .just CHOOSE your pattern or book, SELECT your JUMP START fabric pack, CUSTOMIZE, and SEW!

Can’t wait for you to come in and see our new Jump Start Corner and Happy Sewing!

We will be closed Thursday and Friday November 26-27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
We will reopen Saturday November 28th from 9am - 4pm.

We all wish you a blessed Thanksgiving Holiday!

Blessings, Logan, Jill, Laurel, Jamie, Anita and Brenda