What a lovely, wonderful time of year! It is only just now beginning to get hot here - we've had a nice long spring, and I've enjoyed the weather.
While I'm still trying to get caught up on some things here at ESD, I did catch up on the orders, and even managed to update the website a bit. We've got lots of great new things that I'm sure you'll want to check out for yourself!
Exotic Stef Francis Kits! Want to try something very cool and unusual? These kits by Fiber Artist Stef Francis are just the thing! I thought we'd try a few out, to see what you think! I hope some of you daring, creative Crazy Quilters and Fiber Artists will be excited to try them out! To find out more about them, visit the Kits and Patterns page on the site: http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/3364765.htm I have discounted them heavily from their suggested retail prices - they are an excellent bargain - and look like lots of fun!
Silk Dupioni in some great new colors! If you haven't looked for a while, please visit the Silk Dupioni Page! We've added Five new shades; Lilac, Corn (a very pale yellow), Pistachio, Orchid and Bud Green (slightly olive and bright!) http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4061918.htm
New! Fabric Collections! Now when you visit our Fabrics page, you'll see a heading for our new Fabric Collections. These will be put together from our large store of fancy fabrics just for you! You can choose between Lights, Darks, Mixed, or you can choose your very own color combination. This is a great way to broaden your palette of really terrific fabrics! http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4602052.htm
Great New Beads! We've just received a lot of new flower-shaped beads plus some pretty tiny butterfly beads you will love! We've added some Baby Tulips beads, Pansies beads, Tabular (hole goes through the side, not the center) Posies beads, Some gorgeous Tiny Bell Flower Beads, plus some very pretty, and easy-to-add Tiny Star Flowers Beads. To see the new Flowers beads and colors visit the Sew-on beads page, and click on Flower Beads: http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/3604247.htm
To see the pretty new Butterflies beads, click on the heading "Hearts, Stars and Animals" Did you know? We also have terrific cats beads, turtles, monkeys and elephants there as well! http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/3927721.htm
We've also added some new colors to our collection of Seed/Bugle bead samplers that are terrific: Chocolat, Mixed Metallics, and Golden - all great for bringing out the best in your projects! http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/3893108.htm
Don't forget! We still have some April and May Treasures packages available. Why not give one a try? http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4388932.htm
They're a great way to try new things, and build up your stash! I hope you'll decide to try one, and become one of our regular members!
New Trim! In the May package we added some lovely spring trim made in France. It is 40mm wide (1.6 inches) very pretty! We have plenty left! Visit our Trims page: http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4294593.htm
I've added an "Ordering Information" page to the site for your convenience. This way you can see what the shipping prices are (long before checkout!), and learn about all the different ways you can order from Evening Star Designs! Plus, if you didn't know, I always send a FREE GIFT out with all orders over $35.00! (before shipping) http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4599525.htm
What's coming up? Special new fabrics every month (Treasures Club members always get to try them first!), plus some new Antique buttons, and goodies that I'm still working on! Its been so long since I've written a newsletter - there's a lot to see! I hope you will all visit and check out our new items, as well as all the wonderful things we have!
Oh yes, I'm delighted to report that we've reduced the prices on some of your favorite tiny sew-on beads! It seems when the new beads came in I realized my Math had been way off when I calculated the prices of some of the very best beads for sewing on! Our Tiny Teardrop beads, and our Tiny 3-side ovals beads are now 40/pkg for $2.00, while our Lentils beads (these are so great!) are now in pkgs of 35/$2.00 - a big difference! I hope you'll give them a try! http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4073586.htm
