Premiere Issue 2010 (Revised May Edition)

Cinderella's Blog has also been updated: www.cindysthreadworks.com/blog

Since the grand opening of my website, www.cindysthreadworks.com I've enjoyed reading your comments and meeting so many quilters who want to learn more about thread. Remember you can shop in comfort from your own home in your pajamas(!) from my on-line store anytime. Some of you have chosen a more adventuresome route and brought your Satellite Groups to my 5 acres in the country where we had a thread party... Finding your quilting essentials should be this fun and easy. The BIGGEST NEWS is my Thread Candy Shoppe will be coming to YOU--Live in Living Color at both Island Quilt Shows in May and June!  

Superior Threads in Motion

Over the past couple of months I've had the opportunity to share samples and thread knowledge with various island quilt Guilds and groups. Some of those event highlights are now posted on Cinderella's Blog www.cindysthreadworks.com/blog.

It was a pleasure to showcase the whole rainbow of Superior Threads at "Quilting with the Stars" recently hosted by the Victoria Quilters' Guild. Coming up: 

• "Material Magic" in Nanaimo June 18-20         www.islandquilters.ca

Your threads will be ready for Express Pickup if you preorder on-line by June 15th www.cindysthreadworks.com or phone me @ 250 738 0560.

Product Preview

If you're not familiar with Superior Threads or haven’t done my 'touch tests' yet, prepare for a treat when you visit my booth. Although these threads look yummy they're not edible. My Thread Candy Shoppe will continue to provide lollipops for those who can't resist. 

SHOW SPECIALS!!! Color Collections 

Color sets in premium, high sheen trilobal 40wt polyester: 25 Highlights™, 12 Super Brights™, 50(!) Nature Colors™ & 25 Living Colors™ by Hollis Chatelain, plus 36 Art Studio Colors™ by Ricky Tims for quilting, embroidery and thread painting. Limited Time Offer--optional, 2-sided clear plastic storage case, also specially priced or free!

Metallics™, Razzle Dazzle™, Halo™

All these thread lines share a common thread—pun intended! They all glow with their intense colors. It’s entertaining when they all party together. I carry all 25 colors of Metallics™ in both 500 yd spools and 1090 yd cones. Razzle Dazzle™ adds the extra pizzazz added to many of Ricky Tims art quilts. The tip here is to work with less than a full bobbin carefully wound with RD--watch for my Blog on Bobbin Basics. OR choose from an alternate bobbin thread--Halo™ has 36(!) choices. For children's items try Nite Lite™ Glow-in-the-Dark thread or Sunburst™ the color changing thread--sky's the limit.

MasterPiece™, King Tut™, Bottom Line™, Rainbows™, SoFine™

I carry all these versatile thread lines in all colors. King Tut™ #40 wt/3 ply reigns supreme for its Egyptian-grown extra long staple cotton--in 100(!) colors. Rainbows™ #40 wt is a trilobal (high sheen) polyester with glorious 1" color change intervals. MasterPiece™ #50 wt/2ply is noted for it's fine piecing ability in all neutral shades and blending colors. SoFine™ is 50 wt/3 ply lint-free polyester for bobbin, quilting and general sewing. Bottom Line™ is finer #60 wt/2ply for bobbin use and fine quilting.

Needle News

If you’ve been buried under a stack of quilts lately, you may not have learned about these Stars! Organ Needles of Japan has teamed up with Superior Threads exclusively to offer this titanium coated Topstitch Needle. They stay sharper longer and play nicely with decorative threads due to their larger eye and deepened wider shaft to guide the thread. These MAGIC needles boast 40-60 hours of playtime; they're fairly priced and work great for all your quilting needs and beyond. The newest #70/10 size is now available for stitching with finer threads like Bottom Line™, MonoPoly™ (invisible) and new Kimono Silk™ (coming!). All 4 popular sizes are available on my website under “Needles”. Or pick them up in person when I’m a merchant at the show.

Bobbin Buddies

Like the red-robin-bobbin along…these cute pre-wound bobbins arrived early for spring sales and they’re staying in our great white north. Currently, there’s 36 colors in both Egyptian-grown long staple cotton and silk-like polyester conveniently packaged in (Donuts!™) or group sets. They make great companions to all thread lines. Click on my “Pre-Wound Bobbins” for machine compatibility or request a trial bobbin when you order from my website.

Long Arm Supplies 

I have the full selection of LAVA™ and KING TUT™ 2000 yd cones in a rainbow of colors ready for shipping or pickup at the quilt shows mentioned above. Pre-wound bobbins, along with Groz-Beckert needles for most long arm machines are also in stock. For custom quilting there's Vanish Extra™ (water soluble thread for trapunto & basting) plus all 25 Metallics™. I suggest you pre-order long arm supplies due to my limited booth space and availability.

Color Cards & Catalogues

COLOR CARDS are a great resource when choosing Superior Threads because they’re made with the actual thread in exact dyes. You have actual samples to validate your choice without owning all of them. The Catalogue is a secondary color reference with thread and needle recommendations for both domestic & long arm machines. Pick one up at the show at a nominal cost.

Texture Magic™ 

Have you tried Texture Magic yet? This versatile shrinking medium is becoming a necessity in many quilters’ sewing supplies. Simply layer (batting optional) and quilt a piece along with fabric and steam it. Instant results with endless possibilities. Visit my Texture Magic display for inspirations, patterns and info on future classes; or order a texture kit from "Sampler Sets" off my website.

Certified Threadologist?

I've recently returned from my trip to Superior Threads and obtaining my Certificate in Threadology. Follow along my April Blog entries and photos from my Utah adventure.www.cindysthreadworks.com/blog

If you have any questions or want help choosing threads feel free to contact me. My website showcases well over 20 thread lines and 700 colors--ALL ARE IN STOCK in my studio. I ship often so orders are received a.s.a.p. usually within 1-3 business days! 

On-Line Shopping Carts

My shopping carts have had a few minor collisions in cyber land; the good news is they’ve all survived their test flights, adjusted their wheels and eager for you to ride! Be assured you’ll ace the on-line shopping process because it’s super easy an fun. Whatever you place into your cart is available immediately for shipping from my Thread Candy Shoppe—it’s ALWAYS OPEN! I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you at the next Island Quilt Show.

√ Remember to pre-order by June 15th for Free Express pickup at the merchant mall for "Material Magic" Quilt Show in Nanaimo.

Happy Stitching,

Cindy Scraba, CT

aka The Thread Fairy

Cinderella's Blog: www.cindysthreadworks.com/blog

E-mail: cindysthreadworks@telus.net

E-Shoppe: www.cindysthreadworks.com

Phone: (250) 738 0560

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