Happy Mother's Day!

My dad used to tell us the story how he met Colonel Sanders.  He sat next to him at a movie, and they got to talking.  He told my dad that he had a great chicken recipe and wanted to open restaurants. I always imagined him wearing this white suit when they met!

operation comfort warrior

Getting ready to leave for Oregon

My husband, Jeff, is always training for a bike ride.  This summer he had plans for a cross country ride to support Operation Comfort Warrior.  Yes... had.

Training with the team in Oregon

Some of you know that my husband had a big bike accident.  He is always training for a ride.  And on this day he was doing a 20 mile bike ride. I will spare you the gory pictures, but he needed 53 stitches to his face, and has a fractured nose.

This is himself and his new bike helmet, sent from my sister Judith. His face is healing up nicely (he had a great plastic surgeon do the stitches). But the rest of him is taking its time. Still moving slowly and has some balance problems too.

So, yes... I am feeling very thankful that I am home now to take care of him.  The timing is amazing.

This was a bittersweet day.

Two of my beauties came with me to the shop.  Seeing it for the last time.  It looked very much like it did when I first moved in.

My wonderful friends also came

and helped take down my cute signs, and fixtures.

My girl is still tiny enough to fit into

some of the small empty spaces.

And so many of what little was left.  Filled up three cars.  Lots was donated, shipped off, and some will be listed on my etsy site.

last days

In case you missed it ~ here is an update on the last few days of my shop:

Birdie came in to pick up our last donation of 34 Pillowcases for Soldiers. Thank you ladies for your hard work on these!

Some sweet ladies had a cupcake, lemonade, and a nice chat! I love that about my customers. Such a great friendly group of ladies.

And the shop sold out of pretty much everything! Thank you so much for coming in and shopping. Whatever I have left will be listed soon on my etsy site.  Plus some other handmade and vintage items.

just 6 days

Time is running out! My last day in the shop will be

this Saturday, May 2.

Come in and help me clear out the shop.

I will be open during my regular hours.

50% Off Fabrics

50% Off Patterns

50% Off Books

50% Off Accuquilt Dies

50% Off Fat Quarters

I have loved seeing so many wonderful friends these last few weeks.  Thank you for all of your love and support!

The shelves are getting cleared out!

But there are a few great bolts left.

And we are also selling a few of the shop samples!

Thanks everyone who has come in and given me all of your

great wishes and hugs.

I am so lucky to have known so many wonderful ladies.

Store Closing Sale

My Store Closing Sale has gotten of to a huge start!

New discounts to begin on Wednesday, April 1.

Everything must go...Don't miss out on your chance to save big!

All Fabric (minimum 1/2 yard cuts)

25% Off

Patterns and Books

25% Off

Notions and Thread

25% Off

Quilt Kits

25% Off

Charms, Layer Cakes, and Jelly Rolls

25% Off

Fat Quarters

$2.00 each

Accuquilt and Go Baby
25% Off

Clearance Fabrics

50% Off

Store Samples and Fixtures

Priced as Marked

Thank you for all of your support for my 4 years at Sew Katie Jean.  You all have a special place in my heart as I look forward to the next phase of my life.