Hi All!,

Here is a quick look at some of the new fabrics we have just put up on the www.QuiltElegance.com site. What gorgeous batiks! I wish I could bring you all of Hoffman Fabrics latest gems. If there is something you are looking for, please email me.

We have been working with Website for Quilters to add new features to www.QuiltElegance.com. Soon you will be able to design blocks with your fabric selections after you put them in the cart and before you purchase them. We will be offering suggestions of items which complement your choices. AND the search feature we have been asking for is coming!

We have added a NEWSLETTER to our website. In this newsletter we will be writing all the new enhancements and see new fabric additions as they arrive. We will feature new Products as they are added to our shop. Look for the new Table Linens ready to ship in the first edition of the NEWSLETTER. Click here to join our email list!

So do you remember the bees from my last blog post? Well, let me tell you the rest of the story…

Shortly after my previous post I answered our front door to a stranger. He had a very concerned look on his face. After identifying himself as a relative visiting the family across the street he asked if I knew about the bees.

 I blithely said, “Yes, we have lots of happy bees in our lavender hedge. “

Well, that wasn’t quite the answer he expected. Still with that look of serious concern he said he had called the police and the animal control people and no one was willing to help. He wanted me to be forewarned not to exit from my garage door. Now he had my full attention.  I went outside with my new best friend to see what he saw. Now I consider myself a very welcoming and congenial hostess but, really?  Police?  Animal Control?

25,000 – 30,000 bees were happily occupying our weeping cherry tree!

It was an impressive thing to see. There were about 50 bees flying around the tree. It seemed to be calm enough until closer scrutiny showed an undulating mass about the size of an overgrown basket ball taking up quite a bit a space in the center of the tree.

After thanking him I went in and contacted Joe@MarinHoneyBees.com who agreed to help re-locate my house guests. It took Joe about 3 hours to capture nearly 30,000 bees and a queen bee in 5 gallon buckets covered over with screens. He even gave me directions to where he would be taking them should I want to visit. He also said to expect a re-occurrence next year!

“Caring With Every Stitch”,

Karen Hingson and the QE family

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The bees have been busy here in our yard!

It appears we are blessed with a very healthy bee population. It is not even May yet and the roses are just blooming like crazy! Likewise, our bearded Iris has already started multiple blooms.

One of my favorites is our two lemon trees. The lemons are terrific and it looks like we will have plenty of them this Spring and Summer.

There is no stopping the QE bees, either. Karen and Tony attended the first Creative Business Arts Summit in Washington, D.C. This Summit was created by Morna McEvor Golletz, founder of the International Association of Professional Quilters for business owners in the Quilting and Crafts industries.  We established relationships with some great people in our industry, spent hours learning how we could do more for our loyal customers, improve our website and, of course, had great desserts! This 3 day summit provided ideas you will begin to see appearing as http://www.quiltelegance.com takes new directions.

While we were away…new fabric arrived! Tony will be getting these new lovelies up on the website this week.

$7.99!!! 

Just in case you haven’t yet visited our fabric shop, we want you to know you can really save some money here. For awhile you can purchase any of our fabric at $7.99 per yard.  You will find this to be a healthy savings over the usual $9 - $11 per yard prices elsewhere.

We have so much more to tell you about what’s coming to Quilt Elegance but you just have to wait for next week. Meanwhile, sign up for our newsletter and check out our products.

 Caring With Every Stitch!

Karen Hingson and the QE family

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March 2012

Hi, I’m Karen Hingson! Quilt Elegance is where I get to play with fabric. I invite you to join me!

Quilt Elegance is my web and shopping site for luscious, elegant, fabulous, quilting fabrics. It is also where you can shop for unique, handmade textile home décor artwork and table linens. Saturated colors and sophisticated textural patterns provide lots of eye candy.

I’m a professional quilter. That means I get paid to play with fabric professionally. How perfect is that for a fabric-a-holic? With the development of my website, www.quiltelegance.com, I’ve found a way to share with you all the gorgeous fabric I am buying at wholesale prices to create my unique products. Here is where you can look through my product list, find something you absolutely must have, and customize it from my 350+ bolt fabric stash.

Let’s say you need a fresh splash of color in your living room. Your fingers explore my pillow collection but cannot find the finished pillows you want. You don’t have to leave my website. You can browse through designer fabrics to purchase and create your own unique items. Or if you just want to “get it done!” I have experienced creative local artisans to make it for you.

Just think of all the benefits. Exceptionally well made decorator items will become heirlooms for your home and family. You get to select from the highest quality of fabric and threads to enhance the designs. The best part is you don’t even have to leave the house. Your purchase is “MADE IN THE USA” and supports Local Artists! You have the opportunity to interact with us at Quilt Elegance by email to get exactly what you want. You have a team of highly talented quilters to offer any degree of assistance you may desire.

I invite you to subscribe to my blog, “Caring with Every Stitch”. You will receive a blog update monthly. You will hear about “Fabric Parties”, quilting tips and exclusive offers.

Here at Quilt Elegance we are confident that we have everything you want to meet your creative needs.

Signing off for now!

Karen

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Welcome to Quilt Elegance!

Today is my entry into blogging. It is a beautiful, sunny Northern California day. I just came back from a quick walk with Fantasia. Actually she did the walking and I rolled along in my power wheelchair. I get sunshine and Fantasia gets exercise.

Fantasia is a wonder. She is a 5 year old elegant yellow Labrador retriever. She recently retired from her first career as a breeder for Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, CA. She is the proud mama of 31 potential guide dogs from 4 litters.

Now she is my helper and assistant. She is quite good at picking up things from the floor, not eating them and bringing them to me. Unless it is food – not so good at retrieving! She is also good at keeping one of her puppies in line. Africa is from her 2^nd litter and is my husband, Michael’s guide dog.

To round out the household Hingson, we have Roselle, hero guide dog now retired, scaredy cat, Sherlock and my wonderful husband of 27 years, Michael.

My day is intertwined with dog walking, “Quick Book-ing” for my husband’s company and quilting! I invite you back to my next posting for more about the quilting.

Karen

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