Still experimenting, but...

 Retro and luxurious....

Mrs Pugsley's Emporium Inc. is proud to carry Hoffman fabrics.  The above one is from the Florence line.  

Others in the line include...

Seeing these fabrics does invoke memories of Florence, Italy.  The warmth of the sun and surrounding fields of sunflowers and vineyards.; of staring in awe at  Giotto's 'perfectly straight' bell tower, (referring to how everyone takes pictures of the leaning tower of Pisa because it leans) and all the different colours of marble in the Florence Cathedral exterior. 

No visit to Florence would be complete without visiting the Uffizi Gallery.  Outside, artists were selling their paintings of the masters in the street.  Inside you can see the original paintings by the masters and bathed in natural light, was Michelangelo's, David.

Florence, is a lovely city and this is a lovely line of fabric. 

 
 

trying something new...

I'm attempting something new for blogging.  I'm hoping this will allow for easier posts for Mrs P's which, will in turn, allow more posts.

I have received word that bags of 'Moda scraps' should be here in time for the Fibre Fest next week! 

Time to see how this posting works!  Have a great day.  The new thing for tomorrow will be adding in pictures.  

New Fabric In ...

and Some Fall Musings...

Midwinter Reds by Moda is available at Mrs Pugsley's Emporium Inc!  There are Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, Honeycombs and bolts...all 34 bolts in the line. 

I brought this collection in especially for the 6th annual Nova Scotia Fibre Fest in Amherst. {and yes, it is available for sale now}  Fibre Fest runs from Tuesday Oct 15th to Sat Oct 19th throughout Amherst.

http://www.fibreartsfestival.com/ is their website and they keep up to date with a blog as well.

A work in progress...
Moda Display at Mrs P's

Fall in Eastern Canada is such a vibrant time!

Quebec Fall 2013

And the evenings, although cool are absolutely awe inspiring...even without leaf colour...

Sunset in Ottawa

 And in the Maritimes...

Hartland, New Brunswick, Fall 2013

                             Fall, a season to enjoy the colours! 

Mrs P's is hosting a Quilters Corner at the shop on Friday night of the Fibre Fest.  The thought is; you can bring your quilt finished or in progress and we will host a show and tell type evening.  The piece can be big or small. Perhaps, something you made with skills you learned at a previous fibre fest.  

It's a chance to see what different parts of the province and other areas are working on.  Maybe,  exchange ideas to help inspire your next quilting adventure.  Anyone interested is welcome - even non-quilters.  It is an evening for fun.

Please feel free to email mrspsamherst@gmail.com or leave a comment below on what you would like to see at YOUR Quilters Corner... food? drinks?  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Enjoy the week!  Watch the trees change colour...
I will be back in the shop Thursday, Oct 10th by 1PM.

Some Silliness for you....

...or a picture is worth a 1000 words!

High Street precuts & yardages by Moda
Fresh, Modern, Playful,
Urban and Chic

Assorted flannels and a flannel panel !
Warm and cosy.
 

Fairy Frost!
Designed by Mark Hordyszynski
for Michael Miller Fabrics

Mrs P's has a luscious pink available as well...

 

There are lots of new fabrics arriving.  Please check for opening times under the Shop Hours button { or tab } as the schedule changes weekly. 

For now, I leave you with, maybe, ... a new section? 

 

 ... Quilts and their cars...

Electric Blue!
Special Thanks to the 1918 Model T & it's owners.
 

Have a great day!

Thank you for all the words of encouragement and support you have have shown Mrs P's this past month.  It's very humbling.

It's coming !...

There is lots of activity around Amherst, as we get ready for the Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival!

Dayle's has their ever popular block challenge.  For $2.50 you get a fat quarter of neutral background and about a 6.5 inch square of a basket print to use in your block. 

The theme is 'Harvest Patches' and their colours provide a great starting point.  Add in some of your 'fall-ish' colours and create a mini masterpiece- all in a 12.5 inch square cotton fabric block.  It's an interesting challenge for an experienced or beginner. 

All the entered blocks will be hung on display with numbers and customers will be asked to pick 1 number as their favourite block.  That favourite number will win 20 of the other quilt blocks.  It's a neat contest and it's a great way for people who have never quilted, to have a reason to start. 

Good luck and lots of fun to all of those that have entered, and to those that haven't- what is stopping you? 

On a different note, Mrs Pugsley's Emporium Inc will not be open this Friday and Saturday.  I have a prior commitment this weekend.  I will be open this Wednesday and Thursdays from 10 am to 4:30 pm- closing for an hr lunch break from 1:30 to 2:30pm.

Fabrics in, that I am very excited about...Flannels, High Street and ... Fairy Frost!  Those will be for the next posts. Have a great day.

PS: Mirror Ball Dot or MBD, is also in !  

The Cosmos...

Ever wonder what lies beyond our planet ?...

Super Nova- part of  Cosmos by Benartex

A wonderful collection from Benartex has come in at Mrs. Pugsley's Emporium Inc.  

'The Cosmos' is designed by Maria Kalinowski. 

It's a beautiful collection.  It's 100% cotton and the colours are deep and very rich.

Earth- part of  Cosmos by Benartex

Mrs P, as you are aware, likes purple and orange, so this one is spectacular to her...

Dark Matter- part of The Cosmos by Benartex

              This fabric seems to 'crackle' with 'electricity'! 

Also in stock and part of the The Cosmos collection are 4 more fabrics.  

These three...Aurora in blue/green or purple
and Comets- all part of
The Cosmos Collection by Benartex

And then there is this one...

Solar System-part of The Cosmos by Benartex

How awesome of a collection! 

All are available in Fat quarters (FQ), 1/2m WOF cuts (Flabbie or Fb) and by the metre at Mrs P's.  

Dare to imagine how 'The Cosmos' would truly look.  Create something special!

Open Hours...

For now, I am able to have Mrs Pugsley's Emporium Inc. open...

              Thursday, Friday and Saturday
                     from 2 pm to 4:30 pm

    If you would like to make arrangements for different times, let me know and I will attempt to accommodate you.

   When I am there more than the posted hours, I will hang the Open Sign out ! 

 {Please be advised, that I have a schedule conflict on Friday, Sept 27th and Sat Sept 28th and I will not be open those 2 days. }