HAPPY NEW YEAR!! (updated Thurs. night Jan. 2nd)

1501 N. Main

(At the light across from Applebees & Chic-Fil-A)

Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

(919) 557-0202

NEW WINTER HOURS:

CLOSED SUNDAY * MONDAY
OPEN
TUESDAY - SATURDAY
10am - 5pm

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Here is a link to our current class schedule... 

 CLASS SCHEDULE * BLOCK OF THE MONTH PROJECTS & AVAILABLE KITS

 (UPDATED DECEMBER 5TH, 2013) 

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 FROM ALL OF US AT LONE STAR MERCANTILE

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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We are closed Mon, Tues and Wednesday of this week...

We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd at 10am!

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(Thursday evening)

GRANT PARK IS COMING!!

Minick and Simpson's newest line by Moda Fabrics
"Grant Park"
will be in the shop next week....we're hoping for Tuesday!

A great red-white-blue themed line without going overly patriotic!
Here's what we have coming...taking pre-orders now...
(Pre-order and pay before Tuesday, Jan 7th and receive 20% off your order!)

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Back in stock....

Special Winter Issue of Quiltmania Magazine
$22.95 for this issue
(Just two copies left in the shop...this will be the last time we get this in)

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Attention Girls who participated in our 2013 Civil War Block of the Month!!

We are clearing out kits that have not been picked up or extras that were made but not used.
If you have not finished your quilt, please check to make sure you have all 12 of your kits!
We have a variety of odd kits left over and we're not sure who they might belong to!
If you need any of the kits, please contact us before Jan. 7th and we will be glad to set them aside for you! Remember, if you are only missing month #12, this month has already been paid for and you do not owe any additional money!
Thanks!!

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Only two spots remain in each of our two upcoming block of the month programs:
Bertie's Year
and 
The Farmer's Wife

If you'd like information on either of these, please click on the red link at the top of the page for the "Class Schedule"....you'll find information there!

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Until Later....Lisa

AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE STARTS TOMORROW!

1501 N. Main

(At the light across from Applebees & Chic-Fil-A)

Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

(919) 557-0202

Hours: Tues-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 1p-4p, closed Monday 

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Here is a link to our current class schedule... 

 CLASS SCHEDULE * BLOCK OF THE MONTH PROJECTS & AVAILABLE KITS

 (UPDATED DECEMBER 5TH, 2013) 

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(Christmas evening....)

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AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE STARTS TOMORROW!

Our big sales event starts December 26th and runs thru Sunday, December 29th!

ALL BOOKS, MAGAZINES AND PATTERNS - 20% OFF
 (includes cross stitch, punchneedle and wool applique)

CHRISTMAS FABRIC LINES - 40% OFF
(Wintergreen by Three Sisters, Perfect Pairings by Kim Diehl, Icicle Kisses by
Kansas Trouble Quilters, and Snowman Gatherings by Primitive Gatherings)

END OF THE BOLTS - 30% OFF
(Buy what's left on the bolt)

ALL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - 40% OFF

Come early for the best selection!

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Merry Christmas to One and All!! (Updated Tuesday, Dec. 31)

1501 N. Main

(At the light across from Applebees & Chic-Fil-A)

Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

(919) 557-0202

Hours: Tues-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 1p-4p, closed Monday 

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Here is a link to our current class schedule... 

 CLASS SCHEDULE * BLOCK OF THE MONTH PROJECTS & AVAILABLE KITS

 (UPDATED DECEMBER 5TH, 2013) 

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Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas!!
From all the girls at
Lone Star Mercantile
(Lisa, Nancy, Teri, Suzan, Sabrina, Sarah and Doris!)

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Holiday Store Hours

Closed Dec. 23, 24 & 25 
(to celebrate Christmas with our families)

Open Dec. 26th - 29th
Regular store hours
Big Christmas Sale starts Dec. 26th!!
(details coming to the blog Christmas night!)

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Closed Dec. 30 - January 1st

We will reopen on January 2nd, 2014 to start the new year!

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 MAKE A NOTE!!

Beginning January 2014, we will be closed on Sundays thru the winter months

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 Taking Pre-orders now!!
The 2014 Spring Issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects will be here very soon!
If you would like to reserve a copy...just let us know!
$9.95 per issue

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Now in the shop!!

December Little Sheep Virtues - Joyfulness
$6.00 pattern only....$10 for the kit (includes pattern, linen and button)
For the girls who are doing this as a monthly project...this is the last one!
(We ran short of the linen needed for this project and have it on order. As soon as it arrives, we'll let you know!)

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JUST ARRIVED!

Blackbird Designs Loose Feathers Series
December - Abecedarian Series
$9.00 for the leaflet (wow price is $8.10)

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One more day until Christmas!
Lisa

Like a Kid in a Candy Shop! (Updated Friday afternoon)

1501 N. Main

(At the light across from Applebees & Chic-Fil-A)

Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

(919) 557-0202

Hours: Tues-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 1p-4p, closed Monday 

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Here is a link to our current class schedule... 

 CLASS SCHEDULE * BLOCK OF THE MONTH PROJECTS & AVAILABLE KITS

 (UPDATED DECEMBER 5TH, 2013) 

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(Monday afternoon)

Time to get the week started off with what's new in the shop this week so far!!

 "Grant Park" by Minnick and Simpson for Moda Fabrics

Fat Quarter Pack....$136.00 (wow price is $122.40)

Layer Cakes (10" squares)...$39.00 (wow price is $35.10)

Charm Packs (5" squares)...$9.50 (wow price is $8.55)

(Bolted yardage on this line won't be into the shop until later January 2014)

A great line of red, white & blue without looking overly patriotic.

This line mixes beautifully with Minnick & Simpson's last line...Midwinter Reds!

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COMING IN FOR FRIDAY!!
(UPS ruined the first batch and they had to be reshipped)

"Simply Vintage Winter Edition" by Quiltmania

An awesome group of wintery projects!

(Just a few copies not spoken for)

$22.95 for this issue (wow price is $20.65)

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Button packs for "Bertie's Year" are now in stock!

$4.00 for the pack....has everything you need for all 12 months!

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We are restocked on the large spools of Aurifill Thread in all the basic colors!

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And we are now restocked with candles and tarts in some of our favorite candle flavors for this time of year!

Candy Cane - think York Peppermint patty!

Orange/Clove - strong scent of fresh oranges with a hint of clove

Gingerbread Cookies - just like mom makes!

 Christmas Tradition - balsam & pine undertones with cinnamon

Prairie Butter - warm apple butter

Nutmeg and Chutney - Fresh cream and nutmeg sprinkled with cinnamon

We carry about 30 scents in all....come on in and see what we have!

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A quick note about "Bertie's Year"

 We've gotten to our limit on names that we were taking for "Bertie's Year" BOM done in the flannels with wool applique......however, because of the overwhelming response to this project, we're adding a few more spots to this block of the month! We'll continue to take names until December 15th (this coming Sunday)! That's now our official cut off date! Keep that in mind if you're still thinking about this project!

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(Wednesday afternoon)



ALSO....the Cut-off deadline for our 2014 civil war quilt, The Farmer's Wife", is also Sunday the 15th!! We're up to 60 participants on this project so the last day to join is definitely this coming Sunday!
(For information on this bom....click on the class schedule link at the top of the blog)

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NEW FOR THURSDAY!!

Bolted yardage of Kansas Trouble Quilter's newest line..."Favorites II"

We have about 1/2 the line arriving Thursday morning...and if you love Kansas Trouble Quilters, this will be no exception! Perfect blenders with any of their past fabrics....
$9.95 per yard (wow price is $8.95 per yard)
We still have some of the charm packs, layer cakes and jelly rolls available as well!

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 (Friday afternoon)

Spring Fabric Preview next week!

We've got samplings of Moda's new Spring lines coming in next week!

"Ladie's Album" by Barbara Brackman
Fat quarters/Layer Cakes
(bolted yardage coming in March 2014)

"Collections - Circa 1852" by Howard Marcus
Fat quarters/layer cakes/charm packs
(bolted yardage coming April 2014)

"Plum Sweet" by Blackbird Designs
Fat quarters only coming

 "Token of Friendship" by Kansas Trouble Quilters
Fat quarters/layer cakes
(bolted yardage available April 2014)

We'll have charm packs coming in on Ladies Album and Token
of Friendship soon!

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A quick little note....
If you're out shopping in Fuquay this weekend, you might like to check out
Dee Dee's Attic
7934 Christian Light Road
(919) 906-4889
Gifts & florals and local hand-created items by some of the local crafters in the area!
Two weekends left before they close for the season
Hours are:  Thursday, Friday & Saturday...9am-5pm

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That's it for this week!

Have a great weekend and come see us soon!
Lisa/Shawn
 

It's Already December???!!! (Updated Thursday afternoon)

1501 N. Main

(At the light across from Applebees & Chic-Fil-A)

Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

(919) 557-0202

Hours: Tues-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 1p-4p, closed Monday 

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Here is a link to our current class schedule... 

 CLASS SCHEDULE  & AVAILABLE KITS

 (UPDATED DECEMBER 5TH, 2013) 

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(Monday night)

Time to start the week off with a quick note about upcoming classes....

 "Woolen Christmas Ornaments"

Saturday, Dec. 7th - 1:00p - 4:00p

Class fee: $10 / Kit fee: $18.95

Hosted by Sabrina Thompson

We have a couple of spots left if you'd like to jump in for this class!

Call the shop for details and to sign up!

Also.....
a note to the girls doing the  "Santa's Coming to Town" project....

If you'd like help putting your quilt together, Sabrina is holding that workshop this Saturday, Dec. 7th, in the morning from 9:00 - 12:00p!

(And if you don't have it ready to put together, but would like to come and sit and stitch...that's ok too!!)

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Coming in later in the week...

Blackbird Designs has a new Cross Stitch chart out...the 2nd in their Sewing box series...

  "Give Thanks"

$9.00 for the pattern (wow price is $8.10)

(it also makes this cute little pin cushion....shown below)

  

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Coming in Friday!!

2 New Books by Yoko Saito!

 "120 Original Embroidery Designs"

by Yoko Saito

Book price is $42.95....wow price...$38.65

"Woolwork" by Yoko Saito

$32.95 for the book...wow price is $29.65

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In the Shop Wednesday!!

"Tis the Season" book by That Patchwork Place

Book price is $24.95....wow price....$22.45

(We have the quilt on the front cover in the shop and will be making limited kits on this project later in the week. If you'd like a kit or book, just give us a call at the shop...(919) 557-0202.)

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Coming in Thursday....

All of the "Bertie's Year" patterns will be back in stock on Thursday!

We still have wool kits on the January Bertie....

Complete wool kit with pattern....$17.95
(All you'll need to add are the red buttons!)
Button pack available for $4.00

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We are still taking names on Bertie's Year Block of the Month that will be done in cotton flannel backgrounds and wool applique. 

WE HAVE 3 SPACES LEFT FOR THIS PROJECT!

 BEGINS IN JANUARY 2014!

$17.95 per month...which includes the pattern and all of the flannels and wool to do the front of each block.....exactly the way it is pictured in the pattern.

 The blocks measure approx. 13" x 17" each. All Through the Night did the project as 12 separate wall hangings. If you'd like to do it the same way, you'll need an additional fat quarter of fabric for the backing of each block. You can use fabric from your own stash, or you can get coordinating flannel for $2.50 more each month.

Button pack is available (be in the shop next week)...$4.00
(includes all the buttons you need for all 12 months)

Floss pack will be available....price coming soon

A little later in the month we will be giving out the information on a finishing kit if you would like to make your blocks into a completed quilt.

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Shawn just got finished with an awesome North Carolina piece....it's going into the shop for Thursday!

 Mid 19th Century (circa 1870) North Carolina make-do hanging cupboard. All square nail construction in yellow southern pine. Great folky scalloped "bonnet" on top. Came from an estate in New Bern, NC. Soldier Blue milk paint - locks with a key! 4 nice sized shelves on the inside...overall dimensions are 36" high (to the top of the scallop) x 13" deep x 21" wide.

$350.00

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I've posted updated information on all of the new 2014 Block of the Month projects over on our class schedule list. Be sure and click the RED highlighted Class Schedule at the top of the blog and that will take you over to all of our current information!

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If anyone is doing Primitive Gathering's quilt..."Warm Winter Blessings",
we have 3 complete wool kits still available for this project!
Regular price is $ 15.95....our sale price is $10.00
Pattern also available....regular price is $8.00.....sale price is $5.00!!

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COMING IN NEXT TUESDAY!

 $22.95 for the issue (wow price is $20.65)

Limited number available!

Contact the shop if you'd like to be on the list to receive one!

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That's it for now...

Come see us soon!

Lisa