January is here...and so are our bright yellow bags....

Once again we are offering our super popular 2012 Material Girl Bags!

For those of you who are not familiar with these bags, here's the scoop.  The FIRST 100 customers to come in and make purchases totaling $125 (before tax) will receive our exclusive Material Girl non-woven bag.  

This bag is good for 10% off all purchases - including sales - for all of 2012!

There are a few rules - like you always have to have your bag with you to get the discount and you can't share your discount with anyone else.  It's really simple.  Stock up on your winter projects now.  Be one of the lucky 100!  Come in early and get your's today!  They go quick and we can't get more!

So don't delay...Come in today!  While you are here check out our classes for January. 

Don't forget to check out our website at :  www.materialgirlfabricshop.com

Our Blog :  http://materialgirlfabricshop.blogspot.com/

Happy sewing from the Material Girl Fabric Shop

Last couple of weeks

It’s been busy the last couple of weeks at the Material Girl store!  We’ve had several classes and  a few field trips too…  One beautiful October afternoon, we had visitors from Crystal Lake Central High School for a great field trip.  The store was packed full of enthusiastic beginning sewers! We talked about fabric, notions, patterns and the school projects they are working on.  



These ladies were checking out the wash tub full of pretty

fat quarters!







Pretty fabric and pretty ladies in the back of the store!

All the class members are working on two projects.  The first is a  pretty pillow case and their next project will be a cute bag!

It was a fun week at The Material Girl Store…

Happy Sewing!





It's time to meet Darlene...

When did you learn to sew?

When I was young, I think it was around age 10.

What or whom encouraged you to want to learn to sew?

My Aunt who was a wonderful seamstress!

What kind of sewing is your favorite? 

I love quilting and making bags but I make pillows and window treatment too. I have been doing a bit of clothing lately too. I used to make all my clothes.

Do you have a favorite fabric you like to work with?

Batiks!

What kinds of fabric do you seem to be drawn to? 

Brights and Batiks are by far my favorites

What are you working on currently?

I am currently working on 3 quilts

What type of sewing machines do you own?

I have several sewing machines.  A Janome, a singer featherweight and a Pfaff Quiltmaster which I use on my Inspira Quilting Frame.

Do you hand quilt, machine quilt or send it out?

Machine Quilt

What would you like to learn to do this year?

Kayaking and would like to do some appliqué.

Tell us a bit about you?

I live in Crystal Lake with husband Jim, and our dog.  We have 2 sons and 2 grandchildren - Nolan 3 years old and Anne 15 months.  I am a retired kindergarten teacher but I continue to substitute teach grades K-5

What is your favorite beverage?

Coffee

How about your favorite treats?

Brownie or anything chocolate

What are your other interests?

Yoga, reading, walking and playing with grandkids

These beginning students started out making beautiful pillow cases for their first project.  Their second project will be a cute bag!  They will be confident sewers by the end of their four classes.

Happy sewing and thanks Darlene for being such a great instructor!

Let's meet Mary Jo

Hi, my name is Mary Jo! 

When did you learn to sew?

I learned to sew in 7^th Grade in school

What or whom encouraged you to want to learn to sew?

Was the Home Economics teacher who taught me to sew.

What kind of sewing is your favorite?

I enjoy Quilting, making Bags and most crafts.

Do you have a favorite fabric you like to work with?

I like so many different fabrics.

What kinds of fabric do you seem to be drawn to? 

Currently my favorite fabrics are brights and batiks though my tastes have changed since I began to quilt.

What are you working on currently?

Currently I am working on a baseball quilt for a little boy and I enjoy sewing samples for the store.

What type of sewing machines do you own?

I have two sewing machines a Pfaff and a Featherweight

Do you hand quilt, machine quilt or send it out?

I machine quilt my quilts.

What would you like to learn to do this year?

I would like to learn to do curved piecing.

Tell us a bit about you?

I have been married for 40 years. We have two children and four grandchildren.

Please come in and say Hello! 

Happy Sewing  

Sidewalk Sales

Did someone say Sidewalk Sales? 

Where:  Crystal Lake, Illinois

When:  July 21-24, 2011

Hours: Sales begin on Thursday, July 21st  (8 - 8)

Continuing on Friday, July 22nd (9-6)

And into Saturday, July 23rd (9-5)

Right through Sunday, July 24th  (10-2)

Oh it is time to get ready!  Grab your sewing friends and take the afternoon to shop locally! You’ll have so much fun and you’ll help out your local economy! 

Don’t forget about the Northern Illinois Quilt fest which runs from July through September!

http://northernillinoisquiltfest.com/quilt_shop_hops.html

Get your Passport, have it signed and enjoy these great deals on fabrics!   

Meet Josie

Hi, 

My name is Josie and I work at the “Material Girl”.  I work on Thursday evening and Saturdays so please stop in and say Hello!

When did you learn to sew? 

 I learned how to sew in Junior High School

What or whom encouraged you to want to learn to sew?

I was encouraged to learn by Mrs. VanBosh and by working for Millie for over 30 years.

What kind of sewing is your favorite?  (Quilting, Bags, home décor, clothing, crafting)

I love all sewing!  You name it!  I am a quilter, crafter and seamstress.   I do Home Décor projects, bags and sew just about anything I can get my hands on.

Do you have a favorite fabric you like to work with?

I don’t really have a favorite, just love them all.

What kinds of fabric do you seem to be drawn to? 

I love bright fabric, contemporary fabrics, batiks and silks!

What are you working on currently?

I have been having so much fun making aprons!

A word or two from Susie too!

Josie works full-time job at Reichert Motors in Woodstock.  She's been working there as long as she's been at the Fabric Shop.

What else can I tell you about her? 

She can sew anything in lightning fast time and she's got a wicked sense of humor?!!!

Be sure to stop by and say "Hello"



Happy Sewing!

Had a great 1st Anniversary sale this weekend....

It was our first Anniversary ....

And our customers made this year the best!

We hope you had time to come see us this weekend.

We had a couple of really great days!

A lot of people stop in to enjoy the sale.

And find fabric for that next project

The girls were kept busy at the cutting table.

And Susie was too!

So many fat quarters to pick from...

Even the little ones tagged along too!

Customers mingled and looked at batiks....

Don't you just love it when your
project comes together!

What could be better than sugar cookies and pink lemonade at the check out counter? Thanks for a great first year and come in often to see what we are planning next.....

Happy Sewing!