Cool Fabric + Vision = Great Home Decor...

We have been learning so much about you, our "Fabric Community" on Pinterest and on your Blogs. So amazing to see all that you do with our cloth. This past spring we asked for "Fabric Feedback". We sure received an avalanche of replies. We are now seeing postings of the beautiful pieces that you are  creating.
Such a joy.
Today we are going to feature a fun blog and some inspiration for your home. We have noticed from our website sales that folks all around the country are loading up on colors and patterns that reflect nature. Sometimes our customers are using bright Jewel tones like Ruby Red and Canary Yellow with some big strokes of Chartreuse and Turquoise.

Others are using the quiet colors that are calm and reflective like Sea Glass, Taupe, Pale Corals with dashes of Bark Brown and the Palest of Icy Blues. It is a fun color world out there at the moment and we have most colors and patterns you may be looking for. We have been posting on Pinterest.

This is an easy way to keep track of the things you love online. Your own board will inspire you and remind you where to go to get the things you are looking for. On our Pinterest Mary Jo's Cloth Page, when you click on a fabric image it clicks to the page with the price and order info! We know you will love that. Feel free to re-pin from our page, we love to share the inspiration!

Now onto our featured Blog. A local gal, Emily, recently did a posting on her blog "Crisp Interiors", about fabric she recently purchased at Mary Jo's Cloth Store. She says was inspired by our yards and yards of fabric. (Who isn't) She also posted many great photos, which we have popped onto the Mary Jo's Pinterest Board. Life can be so sweet and easy!

 Thanks for the posting and great photos, Miss Emily. Much appreciated. Come back to the store, Mary Jo is usually around somewhere!

To all of you who responded top our request for feedback about the site, THANKS! If you have not yet given us your opinion, click on this link to read all about it! You can also send us an email with your constructive thoughts and solutions to make the website an easier way to shop!

Our Website & YOU...

To all of our Mary Jo Customers, we need your feedback. FAST! We are working on a new and improved website. We have been receiving emails and notes from you about this very subject. We have worked hard to post and keep our selection current. However the most common complaint is that the site is hard to navigate. What can we do that could streamline our site, make it more "User Friendly"?

Are the issues...
Fabric Navigation, is it hard to find what you are looking for?
Checkout, have you had issues with this feature?
Ask Mary Jo, has your experience been all that it could be?
We need to know. You are our customers, we wish to delight you. Not only with our thousands of yards of under priced fabric but also in your experience in purchasing our fabric online. It is important to send us constructive solution oriented responses, as this will help us to be the change you wish to see.
We are so proud to have such a large fabric community (YOU). Earlier this year we asked for your help in expanding our fabric lines. WOW. You were amazing. As many of you know we now are carrying many choices that were picked by YOU, our Fabric Community!
So here is the deal, please send us your feedback, via email. We are working very hard at updating and expanding maryjos.com and your suggestions will be taken into account. We WANT you to think of Mary Jo's Cloth Store, when you think of purchasing fabric. We also want your experience to be as easy and as smooth as possible.
Send us those emails NOW! There is no time like the present. Let us help to make a difference in your Fabric buying experience.
As always, we will continue to bring you the largest selection at the lowest prices.
Thanks in advance for your help. We could not do it with out you.

Facebook, Pinterest and YOU...

Did you know you can find other customers favorite pieces of Fabric by going to the Mary Jo's Cloth Page on Pinterest? How fun to see what is inspiring other folks and maybe you may want to do some "pinning" yourself! It is fun and easy and a great way to share your favorites on the Web.

We have been posting on Facebook for over a year. We ask for projects, feedback, we share your stories and specials that we have on the website and in the store. We also ask for your opinions on what colors and styles of fabric you want, need and covet. We are always delighted to see your postings and responses. It is a perfect way to keep in touch with our "Fabric" community. Thanks to all of you who share your thoughts, ideas and opinions. We consider all that you have to say and value your feedback.

 We recently asked for a call for projects on Facebook. Several of you responded. We are sharing two of our Fabric Community members who have Etsy Shops. They buy their fabric at Mary Jo's online and in the Store. These projects are darling and fun. In a word, our customers are creative and inspired.
We will feature a few more next week. If you would like to be considered, "Like" us on Facebook and post your project and web address so we can promote YOU!You can also send us an email with your info!

FatSheep Studios' Shop
Owl, Dove, Cat, Candy Corn and Cardinal patterns are designed by my daughter Kaitlan. They are completely original and were hand drawn by her. Quilt block patterns are mainly traditional patterns. I sew most items on a machine and quilt on a long arm machine I share with my sister. Often I have help from my twin sister, mom or my daughters with cutting, hand sewing and handwork due to limited use of my right hand.
Timing: Small orders can be completed and shipped within 7 to 10 days.
Gift Wrapping is available, please let me know in the Message to Seller box if you would like gift wrapping, and any messages on gift tags.

Snugglymonkeyco's Shop 
Cute, colorful handmade accessories for home, work and play! From ID Badge Holders (aka Badge Reels) to Fabric Coasters and Baskets to Eye Pillows and Ouchie Pouches - you will find a wide assortment of items here. All Snuggly Monkey items are handmade in my smoke-free / pet-free home studio in Durham, North Carolina.

Colorful Cloth, Everywhere YOU Look...

 This is the summer of bright and vibrant color. Why? Maybe because as a country we have been in a tough way and COLOR makes us all feel more hopeful and cheerful. We believe folks who look at the positive side of things are happier, in general. (Not hard to understand!) Color can help us to be more cheerful and optimistic about our environment, the economy and life's situations.

At Mary Jo's Cloth, in the Store and on our Website, we have aisles and pages filled with Bright & Colorful choices. Were you thinking about some bright and cheerful fabric for new curtains? We have many patterns and colors to choose from. Some are even on SALE.   Please remember our Home Decor Department for the latest in trendy and classic styles of heavy weight Upholstery, Pillow and Comforter Fabrics. The selection will WOW your imagination, we promise! We recently have expanded this department adding bolts and bolts of wonderful choices. Do you want to stitch up some Sun Dresses or light cotton Skirts? We carry many styles of light weight colorful fabrics just right for your projects. Now is the time to click around online or pop into the store to see what we have to offer.

Are you a "friend" on Facebook? We post specials and shout outs often, so take a moment and click "LIKE" to stay in the Mary Jo loop of "What's Up, On Sale and Going On!"

We love to hear your thoughts and ideas about our Store, Your Projects and upcoming Shows. Drop us an email today. You could be the next featured article!

Summertime Quiltfests...

It is Summertime and Quilt Show season has arrived in full force! Take a moment and click on the links for these Quilt shows, you can enter your beautiful quilts and win BIG money! 

A beauty by Carol Barton Jerome

The brothers David and Peter Mancuso have been orchestrating Quilt Shows for more than 24 years. The shows are held in most corners of the United States. Their company Mancuso Show Management is based in the quaint and charming town of New Hope, Pennsylvania on the shores of the Delaware River. They have been major players in promoting and getting the "Quilting" word out there.
Their Quiltfests are filled with Quilts, Supplies and Workshops taught by some of the most talented folks in the Quilting industry. Now is the time to look at your schedules and get yourself to one of these magical events. When you come home, inspired and filled with new and fresh ideas, log onto Mary Jo's Cloth. You will find much of the same fabric at much better prices at maryjo's.com. We have everything you are looking for, usually! If you cannot find it on our website, click on "Ask Mary Jo" and we will get right back to you.

Quiltfest Shows for the 2012 season...  

(Click on the links. Most shows feature Prize Winning Competitions!)

World Quilt Show- New England X 

August 16 - 19, 2012
Manchester, New Hampshire
Featuring the Premier of the World Quilt Competition  XVI
The World Quilt Show - New England is one of the most internationally diverse events of its kind in the world of quilting and the textile arts. This year’s faculty will be offering a fabulous variety of workshops and lectures. In addition, Mancuso Show Management is hosting the World Quilt Panel and Forum Ice Cream Social; this special event is included with your festival registration. Also returning to the Festival for another year will be the special Saturday luncheon presentation. Plus, for those who wish to travel to the show with ease, Show Management is offering an all inclusive show & hotel package. We hope you will join us in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA for World Quilt Show - New England. Click for more Info...

 

Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza XIX

September 13-16, 2012
Philadelphia Area, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza is the largest and most prominent quilting arts event in the Northeast all under one roof. The quilt competition features wonderful entries from throughout the nation. Entries to the competition include traditional and innovative quilts. The exhibits of the Extravaganza will offer over six hundred quilts and garments presented in gallery style as well as more than two hundred vendor booths offering everything from completed quilts and garments to all the supplies and equipment used in making them. Click for more Info...

Pacific International Quilt Festival XXI

October 11-14, 2012

Santa Clara, California

Pacific International Quilt Festival returns to Santa Clara, CA with a spectacular collection of over 800 quilts and works of wearable and textile art. This well-recognized and largest quilt show on the west coast, known to quilters as P.I.Q.F., is held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Not only does this incredible event feature astounding works of quilt art, it also offers a wide array of workshops and lectures presented by world-renowned instructors. A 300 booth Merchants Mall can be found with the best in fabrics, notions, machines, wearable art and everything for the quilter, artist and home sewer. 

Visitors to the show will view a magnificent competition of the finest quilts created by talented artists from across the globe. Fashionable entries from the Wearable Art Competition will also be on display. In addition, this Festival also features over 60 workshops and lectures presented by our international teaching staff.  

The San Francisco / Monterey Bay area is a wonderful destination! Don't just go to a quilt festival, vacation at one! Click for more Info...

What Quilts do you have to share with us? We would love to see the Quilt you are entering into any one of these Competitions. Please email us today!

Summer Savings, As Low as One Dollar Per Yard...

At Mary Jo's Cloth we know how to have a SALE!
We are currently featuring some amazing Summertime Special Savings. Bridal Sale Table-goods on sale from $3.50 - $10/yd.  Regularly $7.98-$32.98/yd. Types of goods include: brocades, lycra stretch fabrics, chiffons, organza, sequin fabrics, acetate taffetas. Selected polyester satins now $1.00/ per yd. Yep, just One dollar per yard!
Drapery Sale Tables:  All First Quality $3.99/yd (values up to $14.98/yd) - reduced polyester silks, drapery prints 15 yds or less $6.98-$9.98/yd (values to $19.98/yd) upholstery and drapery weight goods-full bolts to small yardages. Hurry, these bargains will not last!

This is the time of year to really stretch your "Fabric" dollar.
Log onto our "Seasonal Specials" at Maryjos.com  page we have a Summertime Cornicopia of Fruit and Vegetable

prints that would be fantastic as Kitchen Aprons, Potholders, Tote Bags, Cafe Curtains

or mixed with solids for Quilting projects. Oh my, this could be fun!
We also have a fair amount of "Summertime at the Sea Shore" inspired prints and patterns that will inspire the beachy side of you!
We love nothing more than to pass on Big Savings of top quality fabric to you and your sewing groups.

Are you in a business that uses fabric from Mary Jo's Cloth Store? Would you like to be featured on a future Blog Article? Take a moment and  send us a link to your Website or blog page along with a brief description of your product and maybe even a few photos. We would love to see what you all are up to!
Now, click onto Maryjos.com and get in on some of these bargains, they won't last for long!

ECO, Shopping or Totes, Bags Are ALL The Rage...

Tote Bags, Shopping Bags, or ECO Bags for a better environment. Anyway you cut it it is the right thing to do! This is a serious trend that is gaining momentum.  In Los Angeles, California they just banned ALL Plastic Bags in any store! Crazy!

If you love to make Tote Bags, now might be the perfect time to start a business. Etsy, Internet and then the world. Click here to read a quick blog article from Janet of ALL Trades, with all of the tips and tricks you will need for making your own collection of interesting shopping bags. Janet also shows you how to make these bags from some of your Mary Jo Cloth fabric scraps!

Whether you are starting a Cottage Bag Business or making a few for you and your friends we have what you need and it is beyond affordable. You can start by logging onto our SALE page. So many choices at such low prices. Hard to resist.
However if you don't find what your looking for on our SALE page, check out the Main Floor selections. AMAZING, Fun and inspiring. As low as 6.99 per yard for heavy weight fabric choices.  We have all of the Canvas, Tapestries, Muslin & Corduroys you could ever want. Everything from brightly colored Stripes, Paisley's, Chintz's and retro style large patterns.
Now is the time to jump on this train of beautiful Bags, Sacks and Totes! You can help to make our world a cleaner and more ECO place, while looking ever so stylish.

Send us a few photos of your Totes. We just cannot wait to see all of the clever designs you come up with. We will feature some of the submissions in a future article. Email today!