Hope you all have a wonderfully Happy New Year.  See you in 2015 with new and exciting possibilities.


Maureen H. is the winner of our Creative Grids Stripology ruler contest.  Congratulations Maureen!

The winner of our Stripology Ruler Contest will be contacted and announced at 5pm today.  Wish I could give everyone one of these cool tools.

Wednesday, Dec. 31st - Everything in the shop will be 35% off. Christmas fabrics are 75% off. This is the last chance to get some bargains in 2014.

Wednesday, Dec. 31st, is the last day to enter our Stripology Ruler Contest. Send us an email (cornerstonequilts@execulink.com) stating how you would use this new ruler from Gudrun Erla of GE Designs.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=554fnInkoBo

Have you noticed that the daylight is lasting just a tad longer?

Tuesday, Dec. 30th - All rulers, patterns and books - 35% off.  
Some Christmas patterns are 50% off. 
 Christmas fabrics are 75% off.
 
The shop will be open from 1-5pm. Don't miss out on these opportunities.

Monday, Dec. 29th - All Stonehenge fabrics are 35% off.  Shop will be open from 1-5pm.

New!  Riley Blake 100% cotton Duck in Aqua and Gray, 57" width.  Great for cushions, covers, totes, wholecloth coverlets and more.....



Saturday, Dec. 27th - All widebacks, 106-108", will be 35% off.
Shop will be open from 1-5pm. 

Special Christmas Eve Offer - Today only: Pop in to the shop today, buy 2 metres of fabric (equal value) and receive a 3rd metre (equal or lesser value) FREE! Remnants and all pre-cuts are 50% off! Great way to save!

Our Christmas/New Year's shop hours are posted above.


Special pricing on EQ7 today, and Christmas Eve till 2pm.

CONTEST!
Win the new Creative Grids Stripology ruler!  To enter, send us an email stating what you would do with this amazing tool.  Contest ends December 31st.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=554fnInkoBo

Email:  cornerstonequilts@execulink.com



A customer is looking for a back issue of Quiltmania to purchase.  No. 95 May/June 2013.  If you can help, please 'call the office'.  (519) 518-0110  Thank you.

See our Button Parade on What's New @ Cornerstone.  New and favourites.....

The November/December issue of QuiltMania Magazine is now at the shop.  Love this issue!

 

 

 

Check out What's New @ Cornerstone - more coming.



Congratulations to our Christmas Sale Giveaway winners!
Diane C. won a bolt of Kona Chocolate.
Madge W. won a Quilters Dream Queen Batt.
It was a wonderful sale - thank you all for coming to see us.

Here it is:

 3rd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS

SALE-ABRATION!!

 Thursday, Dec. 11th, 10 am to 5 pm
Friday, Dec. 12th, 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday, Dec. 13th, 10 am to 4 pm

 35% off storewide!!! 

BUT,
if you bring in a canned good for the London Food Bank, you will receive an extra 5% off, for a total possible 40% off!!!

 

Christmas fabrics are 50% off!!

 

 

 Kona Giveaway

You might win a full bolt of your

favourite colour of Kona Cotton Solid fabric.

 

Treasure Hunt

Find the ruby diamond to become eligible

to win a Queen Size batting package

from Quilters Dream.

 See you soon.

 Min. 1 m cut on bolt fabrics.

Big announcement coming next Tuesday, Dec. 9th.  Can't wait to share it with you.

It has come to my attention that a post made on October 16th is now being received by those of you who are following the blog by email.  I need to know how many of you did not receive the email notice regarding the quilt show at the Oakridge Presbyterian Church in October.  Many thanks for your help.

We are joining the city's Food Drive and from today until December 10th, you may receive a 15% off discount on your purchases when you bring in a canned good for the London Food Bank.  Let's make this a good drive for the Food Bank - let's make a difference.

New New New! You've probably seen this advertised in recent quilt mags. We have one just for you!

The New Wafer 1 Lightbox!

12.5" x 9" of illumination area - extra thin, only 3/8" thick - lightweight and portable - integrated on/off/dimmer switch (control the amount of light you need) - a/c adapter included - eco-friendly, uses 80% less energy - natural daylight by LEDs. Check it out!

Did you know we carry Lamifix from Pellon? Lamifix is an iron-on protective laminate that adds a clear gloss finish to your projects. Pressure sensitive for easy application and sewing machine friendly. Lamifix is water-repellant and protects fabrics from stains while still keeping fabric flexible. Great for lunch boxes/bags, baby bibs, diaper bags, travel changing pads, outdoor furniture covers, coasters and other craft projects. Free projects using this product are available at www.pellonprojects.com. Can be handwashed in cold water or wiped with a damp cloth; 100% acrylic.

Check out What's New @ Cornerstone.....

Special continuing offer begins on Day 25 of Sammy's Christmas Countdown....

Hyde Park Road construction update:
While they still can, construction crews will be concentrating on Sarnia Road and the CP bridge overpass.  They will probably halt construction over the winter months and begin again in the Spring, next year.  We are not anticipating roadwork in front of the shop until June/July.  Access to our plaza will be maintained; and a special shop feature will also be maintained during construction - more to come on that in 2015.  Once they begin at this end of Hyde Park Road, construction will move swiftly - these fellas know what they are doing.  I was pleasantly surprised to see how quickly they did the roadwork at the south end. 

This morning, I left early to run an errand. Didn't happen. Got stuck in barely moving traffic on Hyde Park Road going North. I would advise anyone coming to the shop today to take Wonderland to Gainsborough to Hyde Park, or come from Fanshawe Rd. What should have taken me 10 mins to reach the shop from home, took 35 mins. Must be working on the rail overpass and/or Sarnia Rd.

So, for those who do come today, we'll have a Pop-Up Sale - 30% off all fabrics!!! Let's have some fun!!

Hexagons move up to a new level with The New Hexagon book by Katja Marek.  Now at the shop!   We ship, too.  Call for pricing.



New books & patterns this week on the What's New at Cornerstone page.

New goodies arriving this week....

I would highly recommend obtaining these new magazines if you like to decorate, craft, cook/bake for the holidays.  A few customers and I were pouring over these mags and ooohhing and aaahhing, lightbulbs going off - yes we can make those, and those and those and then eat that or that and/or that.  (Food is an important equation in the quilting scheme of things.) 



The much-awaited shipment of Steam-a-Seam has just come in the door.  Steam-a-Seam 2 and Lite Steam-a-Seam 2 are available in Value-Paks and by the metre.  I have a big smile on my face.  Just love this product!



 

The shop is closed for Remembrance Day

Tuesday, November 11th.

Due to a dental emergency (ouch ouch), the shop will close between 2-4pm today, and stay open until 6 pm.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
(Root canal on Monday - oh joy!  Not!)

Oh Canada 2 1/2" Stone Strips are now available for your Quilt of Valour.



Valdani threads:  Black and White in size 12 now in shop. 
New colours, including Snowman Gatherings and Tweeds....



Been waiting for this shipment for months - finally here.  Black with copper, yes, copper metallic accents.  Fat quarters in silver, gold and copper.  Delish!

Need labels?  Here's a panel of 21 ready-to-go labels.  Can't get any easier than that.

Today is National Cat Day.
Announcing 'Purrsnickitty', a new Red Rooster collection.  Really cute....



New fabric today:  Stonehenge Earth Rhythms
A customer was present at delivery and the first kit was out the door.  The pattern with the kit was Ocean Rhythms by Jan Douglas Design.



New shipment arrived today with the Double Diamond Rulers.  The bookmark pattern is free.

A huge thank you goes out to all who came to help celebrate Small Business Saturday.  It was busy busy  busy but a lot of fun and loved seeing so many friendly smiling faces.



While the members of the Laundry Basket Club, evening edition, were busy working on their projects, I decided to try out the Creative Grids 2 1/2" Mini-Tumbler Strip Ruler.  A Sweet Pea jelly roll was confiscated and in less than 2 hrs, more than 700 little tumblers were cut.  It was fun and easy.

 

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - OCTOBER 25th
25% off storewide
Bring in your email notice and receive an extra 5% off for a possible 30% off!

Support your local small businesses - it keeps the doors open to services and products you use.  It also helps neighbourhoods bond, where friendships form and 'extended family' celebrated.

 

Saturday, October 25, is Small Business Day - we're celebrating!  Watch this site for more information coming in 2 days.

Check out What's New at Cornerstone!  Very excited over a new modern quilt book, as well as a really too-cute-for-words ornament book.

We're all set up for the quilt show at the Oakridge Presbyterian Church here in London, for tomorrow and Saturday, including our Valdani threads!   Come and see all the beautiful quilts.  Buy a ticket on a gorgeous red/white raffle quilt.  Relax with a cuppa tea/joe and delish goodies in the Tea Room.  You will be delighted!

Our shop hours for this week will change to:
Tuesday, Wednesday - 10 am to 5 pm
Thursday - 1-5 pm
Closed Friday and Saturday for the 'Road to Friendships 2014' Quilt Show, presented by the London Friendship Quilters Guild.  The show will be held at the Oakridge Presbyterian Church, 970 Oxford St.W., London. 
Dates and times are:
Friday, Oct 17th, 10 am to 8 pm
Saturday, Oct 18th, 10 am to 5 pm
Admission:  $6 - Free parking
Come and see our demonstration of Migrating Geese on Saturday at 1:30 pm.

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.

We had a wonderful time at the Memory Lane Quilt Show this past Saturday.  Thank you for the support of many who came to see us.

Unfortunately, a few people did not receive their discount that day.  I sincerely apologize for this oversight.  If you paid by cash and did not receive your discount, please bring your receipt in to the shop.  If you paid by credit card, the amount charged to your card will reflect the discount.  Thanks for your patience.  Gotta stay on decaf during shows. 

It's quilt show time!

We will be a vendor tomorrow at the Memory Lane Quilt Show in Strathroy.  St. John's Anglican Church, 34 Head Street North.  10 am to 4 pm.  Admission is $5.00

There will be a Vendors' Mall, Quilters' Garage Sale and Tea Room, and of course, beautiful gorgeous quilts.

So this means that the shop will be closed today at 3 pm and all day Saturday.  Hope you can make it to the show.

Our Row by Row Shop Hop winner:  Vicki Brigden from Hornby, Ontario

This is so cute.

The new Laundry Basket Quilts book, Handfuls of Scraps, is now in the shop.



Just in today:  Marilee's Numbered Pins
130 pins, numbered 1-20
These will go fast.



Day 2 of the Wimpy 24-hr Pillowcase Sewathon is now over. 
Day 1 resulted in 52 pillowcases, Day 2 produced 53 for a grand total of 105!!  Not only did we make pillowcases, we made new friendships, laughed, munched, enjoying that special fellowship that quilters share when they get together to sew.  Many thanks to Judie, Mary, Pauline, Cherie, Susan, Elaine, Judy, Joy, Helen, Amalia and Judi for all your hard work.   

I've been rolling 'burritos' for 6 hrs yesterday and will be for 7 hrs today.  It's hard to keep up with everyone.  Where's the Tylenol?  Haha  Love it!

The Pillowcase Sewathon is off to a great start.  52 pillowcases were created on Day 1. 

Day 2 begins at 8 am today.    More pics to come.

A few of our 'burrito' busters hard at work.

We are busy sewing 'burritos' - the rolled hem pillowcase.  Pics to come.

Gearing up for the 3:00 pm start to the Wimpy 24-hr Pillowcase Sewathon.  Fabrics, munchies, chocolate - ready to go!

What's new at Cornerstone?  Click the page.  See more Valdani, too.

Attention all Judy Niemeyer fans!  Once of her most popular patterns is here in Queen size (the smaller throw size is coming).

Fire Island Hosta

You are invited to join us for a Wimpy 24-Hour Pillowcase Sewathon on Friday, September 19^th, from 3pm to midnight, and resuming on Saturday, September 20^th, from 8am to 3pm.  Seeing as not many can sew for 24 hours straight, yours truly included, we decided to hold a ‘wimpy’ sewathon. 

All pillowcases will count towards the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge and will be donated to local charity organizations, e.g. Merrymount Centre, Children’s Aid Society, Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, LHSC, etc.

Don’t know how to sew a pillowcase?  We will show you how.  Those who are experienced at making pillowcases can really make a difference during this event. 

You will need to bring your sewing machine (a couple of machines are available at the shop).  All fabrics and threads will be supplied.

Coffee, tea, bottled water, and munchies will be provided throughout the Sewathon.  For those staying on through lunch and dinner hours, we’ll be ordering pizza and/or Swiss Chalet, or you can bring your own.  Of course, Porcino’s Restaurant at the end of our plaza provides take-out.  So as you can see, we have options re sustenance.  Then there are the always-present chocolate perks.

All participants who bring in a canned good for the Food Bank, will receive 15% off any purchases made during the Sewathon.

A $50.00 gift certificate will be awarded to the participant who makes the most pillowcases at the event.

Let’s make a difference in someone’s life and put a smile on their face, let them know someone cares.   Join us for the Wimpy 24-Hour Pillowcase Sewathon.  You can stay an hour, two, three, or throughout – your choice.  Register now – (519) 518-0110. 

We are the only registered Canadian shop participating in this event.  For a list of all shops, click the link below:

http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/24-hour-sew-thon-shops

 

I would like to challenge all Canadian quilt shops to participate in the 24-Hour Pillowcase Sewathon, created by All People Quilt.com.  Click on the link below for more information:
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/24-hour-sew-thon-shops

The shop will be closing at 2pm on Saturday, August 30th, due to the Labour Day weekend, and will re-open on Tuesday, September 2nd, the last day for Row by Row Shop Hoppers to collect their free pattern.

Last Jelly Bean fabric shipment from Laundry Basket Quilts - 3 Batiks and 5 Prints.  What's New at Cornerstone?

GREAT NEWS EVERYONE!!!

STEAM-A-SEAM IS BACK!!!

We are taking pre-orders for 9x12" packs,
18"x25 yd rolls and 24"x25 yd rolls.  Of course, you can always purchase just what you need in-shop, but for those who want a full roll, now is the time to give us your order. 

Steam-a-Seam 2 and Steam-a-Seam 2 Lite will be available in October!

Customer pre-orders will be taken until 3pm, Thursday, August 27th as we need to get our orders in right away. 

SPREAD THE NEWS!!!



A note from the Ontario Row by Row Experience Shop Hop folks:

Just a few reminders:

1.  Last day to pick up free row patterns is Tuesday, Sept. 2.

2.  Last day to bring a quilt in to claim a prize is Oct. 31.

3.  No row patterns or kits will be available after Sept. 2.

4.  Shops may sell patterns and kits after Oct. 31.  This respects those who made the effort to visit shops and gives them time to complete a quilt to claim a prize.

Many Ontario shops still don't have winners.



POP-UP SALE TODAY!!
20% off storewide on in-stock items!
25% off books and patterns!

Many of you have asked about the pattern for the Stretched 9-Patch Placemats we have on display on the wall behind the cutting table.  Made by Janet McClure, these mats were from a pattern featured in Quilter's World December 2012.

GOOD NEWS!!
Quilter's World November 2014, now out in the stores, has reprinted this pattern in their issue of Quilting for the Holidays - 40 Projects.



New books and craft gloves - What's New at Cornerstone.

Many of you have been quite surprised to find out our Snowy Owl framed picture is actually a jigsaw puzzle called Snowy Indigo Evening.  We had sold out but they are now back at the shop.  Call us to reserve your puzzle.  (519) 518-0110



New shipment of Riley Blake - 2" stripes in gray, black, turquoise and navy, as well as earth tone blenders - gotta love that dark brown.    What's New at Cornerstone!

It was like Christmas today when we received this shipment of Winter Wishes, a new batik collection.



Welcome to Additions - the last installment of Artisan Spirit Shimmer collection.



The new Quiltmania Magazine for July/August is here.  Love it.  Also, we have a new collection from Blackbird Designs called Plum Sweet, very feminine and delicate.  Love it, too.

Our first customer today came in specifically for the new Kona colours. 

Her choices - before....

 

 

....and after.



We now have a rack totally dedicated to Kona Cotton Solid fabrics.  The front side of the rack holds the 32 new colours just released.  What a rainbow!  Love the names they give these bolts:  Pickle, Grellow, Latte, Creamsicle, Sangria....



THEY'RE IN!  ALL 32 OF THE NEW COLOURS OF KONA COTTON SOLIDS!!!  Scrumptious colour!  Photo to follow.

AND

We've hit 100 'likes' on our Facebook page so to celebrate, we're having a Pop-Up Sale on Friday, August 1st.  20% off storewide.  Bring in a canned good for the Food Bank and get another 5% off!
(half-metre minimum cut from bolts).

Congratulations to Margaret S., our Kona Giveaway winner, who chose one of the 32 new Kona colours:  Titanium.  Thank you to all who came to our Christmas in July Sale on Friday and Saturday.  Our Versatile Wave purse class was in full swing as well.  This was so well-received that we're going to do it again in September.  Check the Class Schedule for more info later.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE!!

FRIDAY, JULY 25th, 10 am to 5 pm

SATURDAY, JULY 26th, 10 am to 4 pm

25% OFF STOREWIDE

AN EXTRA 5% OFF WITH A CANNED

GOOD FOR THE FOOD BANK

FOR A TOTAL POSSIBLE 30% OFF!!

 

Summer is sizzling!!  See you soon!!

 

 

Somethin's a'brewin' at Cornerstone.  More info to come on Thursday.

Check out our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/CornerstoneQuiltsMore.  We need 5 more 'likes' to reach 100.  Spread the word.

The 9am Sue Pelland demonstration of Leaves Galore and Hearts & More is cancelled.  The 2pm session is full.  Photos to come.

Valdani Threads are now at the shop.  Luscious colours - beautiful collections!  Be sure to stop by and check them out!



The Leaves Galore and Hearts & More demonstrations will be held this Saturday, July 19th, 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.  Please call to reserve a spot as seating is limited.  (519) 518-0110
This is a free demo.

My apologies to anyone who came to the shop this afternoon, especially the Studio 180 club members.  Went home at 12:30pm from a potassium crash.  Just starting to feel a bit better.  Shop will be open tomorrow, Thursday, July 17th, for regular hours.

If you came by this afternoon and plan to come back tomorrow, please let me know you were at the shop today.  

Newsbreak:  Valdani threads coming this week.  Luscious!

Here is a sneak peek at Christmas 2014, starting to come in.



What's new at Cornerstone Quilts?  Click on the What's New page above.

The Sue Pelland demonstrations are now rescheduled to next Saturday, July 19th, 9 am and 2 pm.   

Our Sue Pelland Demo Day this Saturday, featuring the Leaves Galore and Hearts & More rulers, is postponed - future date to be announced.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

We are having a demo day this Saturday at 9 am and 2 pm.  The Leaves Galore (leaves, petals, vines, quilting designs for machine quilting) and Hearts & More (hearts, chains, flowers...)  rulers by Sue Pelland will be demonstrated.  Seating is limited so please call ahead to reserve a spot.  (519) 518-0110.



We have a challenge.  Make the challenge block featured in the link below and win a charm pack if you're the first person to bring it into the shop.

The Quilter Magazine

TUTORIAL: Sixteen-Point Star Block (from About.com) http://quilting.about.com/od/12-Inch-Quilt-Blocks/ss/Sixteen-Point-Star-Quilt-Block-Pattern.htm

The shop will be closed July 1st for Canada Day.  See you Wednesday.

This Wednesday is the beginning of Ontario's Row by Row Experience Shop Hop.  Free patterns.  More info at participating shops.  This is our row.

Congratulations to Lynne W. - our Kona Giveaway winner.  She will receive a full bolt of her colour choice of Snow.  At least this Snow won't melt during the summer months. 

ANNUAL CANADA DAY SALE!
Saturday, June 28th
10 am to 4 pm
35% off storewide!
Free Kona Giveaway!
Let us know today or Friday if you can't make it in that day.  Hope to see you  Saturday!

New products arrived this morning.  What's New at Cornerstone!
Included in this shipment and not pictured are Kaleidoscope Kreator 3 (CD), with Blossoms and Filigrees Template Packs.
I had so much fun with the original Kaleidoscope Kreator.  Can't wait to get into this one.

"Wishful Thinking" is our row for the Row by Row Experience Shop Hop beginning in Ontario next Wednesday, July 2.  Sammy is struggling to stay on his feet while his friends are showing off.



The final shipment of the Jelly Bean Batik fabric collection from Laundry Basket Quilts came in today.  Check out the photos on What's New at Cornerstone.

Announcing our new Sit-n-Stitch Day.  Every Saturday, we are opening up our classroom for anyone to come in and work away on their latest creations, in air-conditioned comfort.   Space is limited so please call ahead if you would like to join us.  Coffee and tea provided.  Bring your lunch - stay the day or as long as you like.  Classes and quilt shows we attend will, of course, have precedence but all other Saturdays are open when we are open.  Lots of fun, stitchin' and laughter await.

We now have 3 new Oh Canada fabrics from Northcott.  Just keeps getting better.



The Blue Lagoon colourway of Shimmer, Artisan Spirit by Northcott is now in the shop.  Check out What's New at Cornerstone.  Beautiful blues and blue/greens.

Only 1 space left for the Swing It Tablerunner!  Pick up the phone and give us a shout to reserve your spot. 

Only 2 spaces left in Pat Palmer's class, the Swing It Tablerunner.  Call us quickly to reserve your spot before they're gone.  (519) 518-0110.

It's a beautiful sunny day here and we're revving up for the Row by Row Experience Shop Hop beginning in July.  Kits for the signature bag will be available June 17th.  If you come in for your shop hop pattern (which is free) with a finished bag, you will receive 15% off your purchases that day.



Next time you drop by the shop, don't forget to ask for your new Cornerstone Shopping Card.  This new card will give everyone the chance to save.  Ask for details when you come by. 

Thursday is the last day to sign up for the Reversible Sunhat class on Tuesday, June 3, 6-9 pm.  Don't miss out.

Only 1 week left to take advantage of the Quilt Guild Discount.  Starting June 1, we are switching to Customer Appreciation Cards.  This will allow more quilters to save money on their purchases.  Keep on quilting!

YAHOO - IT'S FRIDAY!! 
Time for a PoP-Up Sale!  20% off everything* in the shop.  Bring in a canned good for the Food Bank and receive an extra 5% off.
*Excludes blue-dot sale books and patterns.

Something is brewing at Cornerstone on Friday......
check back tomorrow morning.....

Another new class with Pat Palmer has been added to the Class Schedule.  These are great opportunities to learn new techniques.  Book your spot early. 

The shop closes at 2pm today.  Hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend.

More new stuff on What's New at Cornerstone.  Including Kim Diehl's new book, Simple Appeal - love this book!!!

The first shipment of Laundry Basket Quilts' new collection, Jelly Bean, is now at the shop.  Click What's New at Cornerstone Quilts.
Love these fabrics.

Want to impress your family and friends?  Kaleidoscope is a new class.



Running an errand - back in the shop by 2:30pm.  Sorry for the inconvenience.  Can't be helped.

Want a free pattern?  Check out the What's New at Cornerstone page.