Update on Special Girls Quilts

  I got an email from Wanda today and she has delivered the 2 quilts to her friends grandchildren.  She is so happy that they will have something to remember their grandma by.  I have attached pictures for you to enjoy.

Special Quilts for Special Girls

Special Quilts made for Wanda from Albert Lea, MN.

One of the things I enjoy doing most is making things for people that have a special request. Wanda came into the store and was looking for 2 quilts for special girls. Wanda friend, Janice, has recently passed away from cancer. Janice was the grandmother of two special granddaughters and Wanda wanted to give them something to remember their grandma by, so she had me make these quilts.

The quilts are colorful and have strips in them with words like support, friendship, family etc. Both of the quilts were backed with flannel so that they would be nice and snuggly for the girls. Thank you Wanda for letting me make these very special quilts for the girls.

Please enjoy the pictures.
                  




Wanda and Jan



Wanda Picking Up the Quilts

Quilt Retreat

This last weekend I was at my sisters quilt retreat out at the Eagle Bluff Center.  It was a great weekend of sewing and of course we did a lot of talking and laughing.  I didn't get my project quite done but I have finished some Christmas napkins and placemats.  Take a look at them.

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Cheryl is Retiring

   It is official.... I am going to retire so that I can have more time with my family.  My nine grandchildren are getting bigger and I want to be involved with all their activities. Rick and I also would like to do a little traveling. 

    I will continue to do quilting classes and continue sewing.  My website www.cherylsfabricgarden.com will also take some time and you can buy my products on line.  I have a long arm sewing machine and I can  machine quilt your completed quilts.  Please contact me if you are interested in that service.    I may also help out at my sisters quilt shop.  I am very excited about my new adventure. 

   I thank you for your friendship and your support of the store.  It has been a enjoyable 8 years.   I also want to thank my wonderful staff of Therese, Candy and Becky.  They have been an intricate part of Tours and Treasures success. 

   The liquidation sale starts on Friday with off 30% store wide.  If you have Treasure Tokens, we will honor them now.  I hope to see you soon. 

    Sincerely,  Cheryl

Fall Classes at Cheryls Fabric Garden

    Our new fall classes will begin in September.  We will be working a quilt from Terry Atkinson.  The name of the quilt is "Shadow Song" and you can choose which size you would like to make it in.  The picture is of a throw size.  These super simple blocks have "floating points" so they will turn out great every time. 
   Thursdays    Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29th from 6:00-8:30 in Event Center.    Cost is $48 for the 4 sessions.
                 Please purchase fabrics and pattern before the first class.

Silver Flowerware

I just entered my first item to an themed art show. The crossings in Zumbrota asked for items for a group exhibit called "Silverwhere" You needed to use silveware in your piece and so I made a flower - surprise, surprise. Tell me what you think.

BRA-chester is at Cheryl's Apparel

    We have a collection of "embellished bras" in our store.  They were created for the purpose of Promoting breat cancer awareness.  The bras hold significant meaning to all the artists involved.  They each have had personal experience with breat cnacer or those affected by it.  Project BRA-chester was created for Join the Journal, a local non-profit organization dedicated to promote breat awareness in the local community and to offer support to all individuals on their breast cancer journey.  Please stop by and take a look.  Cheryl

    All of our summer clothing is now on sale up to 50% off.  Fall fashions are coming in each day.  I'm sure there must to something here for you. 

Are you enjoying your summer?

Dear Friends,

     The 4th of July has come and gone and now it seems we have our summer weather.  I have become a pansy and like to stay indoors with the air conditioning.  During June, Rick and I took a trip with a great bunch of youth to do some mission work in northern Minnesota.  It was a great week and there was plenty of work to do.

    It is sale time at Cheryl's Apparel and Tours and Treasures.  Summer clothes are marked down up to 50% off.  Fall clothing will be arriving next week so we need to make room.  Please find coupon at the bottom of this email for even greater savings.

    People are really liking the fire pots.  Now they also have the gel in citronella so you can put the pot on your patio table and discourage the mosquito's from coming around.  The fire pots have a really nice effect on these warm summer nights.    The fire pots can be burned inside of your home with the clear gel.

    I have attached a picture of my latest wall hanging.   The yellow daisy's remind me of summer and all the fun things you can do.

     Please visit our store often.   Thanks   Cheryl
      http://www.tourstreasures.com/     cherylsfabricgarden.com
      Hours:  Monday-Saturday   9:30-5:30    Sunday   10:00-4:00

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Coupon-   Extra 30% off any summer sale
clothing item.      Coupon Expire August 15th. 

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Summer Sale

Lovely Dress and scarf from spring modeled by Candy.

   I know that summer has barely started but our fall clothing lines will be arriving in just 4 weeks.  In order to make room for the new merchandise, we are putting the spring and summer fashions on sale.  Many have already been marked down and we will add more during the next weeks.  Our fabrics are on sale for 30% off.  Take some time for yourself and visit us.    Cheryl

Memorial Day - Storewide Sale Starts Today - 20% off

    I'm sure this weekend you have lots of plans for the Holiday.  It is important to remember those people that have gone before us.   We thank all those that lost their lives in service to our country as well as those loved ones from our families.  My sister passed away almost 2 years ago and I still miss her so much.   

    The store is having a store wide sale from Friday-Monday.   Everything

is 20% off except cards and Cheryl's Handmade items.  If you are around

Lanesboro, stop in and take advantage of this sale.  It includes all clothing, fabric, books and lotions and soaps.   See you soon.

Cheryl

Spring has finally arrived.

   I am so grateful for the nice weather.  A little rain mixed in but at least it is warmer. 
Check out the tulips by the store. 

Did you know we have shoes now at Tours and Treasures?  Aren't they cute and they go so very well with our fashions.  This top by Multiples would be great with either the black or white shoes. 

Our spring jackets are now on sale for 20% off.   There are many styles left.   We want  you to  try them on. 

I hope to see you soon.  Cheryl

Store Website

Cheryls Fabric Garden Website  

Where is Spring?

   I'm trying to stay positive with the snow falling outside.  I'm just glad that is won't be around for very long.  The farmers need it to get warm so they can get the crops in.  Lanesboro needs it to get warm so the tourists will come back.   On to something else......

We are still getting great reviews from our style show.  I'm including a few picture of my staff since they are so helpful with this event.   The hostess is Therese wearing a dress from Dusek and Candy is wearing a batik dress from  LA Blend.

Great job girls and I don't have a picture of Becky because
she was taking care of the store. 


    We have an updated website so please visit it here.  There are coupons there for the month of April and also lots of information about our store.   If you have come here from our email newsletter print this newsletter and bring it in for 40% off one piece of jewelry. (Regular priced only)

    And one last piece of information.  Just had to show off Emilee and Faith and in their dresses that I made them for the style show.  Aren't they cute?  (Fabric and patterns are available in the store.)

Spring Style Show at Commonweal Theater

What a wonderful day we had and I thank everyone for coming.  Kate Taylor was our photographer and you can see all the pictures here: http://katetaylor.smugmug.com/Events/Style/16348322_QSWMt#1246915883_VCjDc

Everyone looks like they had a very good time and I'm so glad that so many were a part of it.

Make sure you visit http://www.tourstreasures.com/ .  We have updated the website and there are valuable coupons for you.

Notes:
  This is the week for Treasure Tokens so make sure you get your discounts this week.
   Ibsen fest opens this weekend.  Visit Commonweal theater to see their activity list.

Style Show Spring 2011

Thank you to everyone who attended our style show yesterday.  We had a great crowd and a beautiful day. I will post pictures on Tuesday.   Thanks to all the people who helped make this event happen. 

Fun Fashions from Market

     A couple of weeks ago, Therese and I were at apparel market.  They had a display there of fashions made by the college of visual arts.  There were about 20 different manikins, each with a different dress on.   These 3 were our favorites.  The first one is made from cds, the second from magazine pages, and the 3rd from napkins.  It was very interesting how they used different mediums to come up with some pretty neat fashions.  What a fun assignment for those students. 

   Treasure tokens can be redeemed from April 10-16th.  Just a reminder to bring them in.

    Our style show for April 9th is filling up.  Please call for your reservation.  507-467-4466.

   

Spring 2011

It is the end of march and our store is filled with all kinds of new merchandise.  We are back to the same question- Where do we put it?
Seems like it happens at this time every year.

Style Show- Fashions in Bloom
   April 9th     10:00 am. at Commonweal Theater in Lanesboro. 
   If you have not already signed up, please call for reservations  507 467-4466.  Cost is $20 which includes our Mini-Sessions on all kinds of topics, Style Show and lunch.  The Arnold-Bradley band will be preforming for your entertainment. 

Market
    Therese and I have been at market the last couple of weeks buying for fall.  (I know, spring is barely here.)   We always find some things for shipping right away and I have to share these hats with you.  They are made by a lady in Minnesota and they are made from  mens neckties.  She has used lots of decorative stiching on them. (must be a Bernina Sewing Machine)  They are just so fun and you must come in and try one on.