Cedar House Quilting - News

Long Arm Rentals

8/5/2020

We are slowly getting back to renting the long arm. Because we are trying to make sure that we can maintain the required "social distancing" AND sterilize the area before and after, we are starting off with one day a week. Helen has booked the first customers on Mondays (her day off) so that there should not be other customers in the studio. August is fully booked but if you want to make a date later get in touch.

Also, be advised that we will be closed Friday and Saturday (August 14 & 15( for some much needed R&R.

Wren are you leaving the nest?

8/4/2020

We thought this cute little bird house hanging on our pergola was ornamental. The birds had a different idea. At first there was a chickadee taking up residence, but she apparently got discouraged when a strong wind storm blew it down. We put it. back up and then the wrens moved in. We had been enjoying watching both parents taking turns bringing various insect lunches for their young brood (7 chicks) including moths and even grasshoppers (thank you very much). Suddenly on Saturday they "stopped cooking with cheese". There was much chatter in the Wren House, but one by one they climbed out stretched their wings and set off to explore the wide world. By Sunday morning we were empty nesters once again.

Just a reminder that we are open regular hours Tuesday - Saturday from 12-5. However, it is summer and we may be taking some days off to go smell the roses so it is still a good idea to call ahead if you are coming any distance. On the other hand, if you are in the neighbourhood and want to stop in, if we are home we can be open.

In Stock

7/1/2020

The Apliquick Interfacing is back in stock.

Elastic

5/29/2020

If you are making face coverings we have finally snagged a roll of elastic that is good for that purpose.. It is 5mm wide and sells for $0.99 / m.

That's what you might call "flexible" pricing. Yuk Yuk.

No Long Arm Rentals - Yet

5/23/2020

A friend gave us a portable steamer that might become part of our cleaning regime around the long arm. That's a pretty good friend, isn't it?

Retail sales is now open but we are not able to rent the long arm to customers ... yet. We are working on means to maintain the necessary distance and clean the area between customers. It was always a pleasurable part of the business and we look forward to being able to offer that service again. Chewy enjoys the company.

We will post here and to our email group when we are able to do rentals again. In the meantime, Helen is accepting pieces to quilt for you.

Viral Hours

3/25/2020

For the duration of the Covid-19 emergency, we will be operating by appointment only. We recognize that mental health is important too, so if there is something you need please call and we will see what arrangements can be made.

It looks like people have already figured this out .as we have had no customers since the province declared an emergency.

Handbag Hardware

2/3/2020

Getting ready for a clutch wallet workshop a bunch of new hardware has arrived.

January 14th, 2020

1/14/2020

Manitoba Prairie Quilters has two hand pieced and hand quilted quilts for raffle at the end of their biennial quilt show in April. The quilts are 82" x 97" and tickets are just $2.00. As is often the case, pictures don't do it justice. These are gorgeous quilts. This one is temporarily hanging in our studio.

MPQ Retreat at South Beach is on this week Jan 9-12

1/8/2020

.Helen is attending so the shop will be mostly closed. You are welcome to call if you need something. Geoffrey and Chewy should be home, but they have a to do list. Please call ahead to make sure one of them is available.

Scenes from recent workshops

12/1/2019

The bright colours really make these tumbling blocks pop.

The crew gather round as Inez explains the nuances of free motion quilting..