Embroidered Jean Jacket

Over a year ago I became inspired by Susan Daniels, to follow in her footsteps and embroider a jean jacket.  Susan's jacket was embroidered with garden flowers and little bugs.  She decorated the back and sleeves to create an awe-inspiring, fashionable jacket perfect for springtime.  It was truly inspiring. 

After seeing Susan's, I was set on embroidering a jacket of my own. 

I couldn't help myself, I had to do the same thing.

Embroidering has been a love of mine for a long time.  It's incredibly relaxing and satisfying. It's also an activity that doesn't take a lot of concentration...meaning I can watch a lot of English murder mysteries while I do it.

I decided on a Turkish inspired flower design for the back.

And added a little to the collar to give it a pop on the front.

Let's make this the bee's knees. 

Bloom Fabric, Art & Retreat

Want to know about the best-kept quilting secret of Margaretville?

Hint hint, people mistake it for the flower shop all of the time because of its cute name that inspires growth and beauty.

Tired of guessing?

I'm talking about Bloom the local quilt shop and retreat that my mom and I opened up in August of 2017!

Why create a fabric/art supply shop and quilting retreat?

Because why not?  You see, I had just graduated from Denison University with a BA in Studio Art and was now home racking my brain on my next life move.  I had decided that I would try teaching English in South Korea for a year to pay off my student debts and bide myself some time on figuring out my next life goal and how to use what I was taught at Denison.  But then I started subbing in Margaretville and quickly decided that I Did Not want to become a teacher.  Teachers deal with WAY too much crap, from kids, parents, and administration.  Seriously how are they not paid more?  

My mom is a teacher and a quilter who has had the dream of owning her own quilt shop/retreat for years.  Where I, on the other hand, had always dreamt of owning my own art supply store.  So, we said heck with it and opened up our own store.  

And that is how Bloom was founded. 

Let me tell you about Bloom.

Besides being a really cute, little shop with 100% cotton fabrics, sewing notions, yarns, knitting and crocheting supplies, and some basic art supplies, we also hold classes.  

We offer classes on learning to quilt, advanced quilting, applique, tree skirts, rope bags, fascinators, wall hangings, and many many more. 

Every 3rd Sunday of the month we have a knitting and crochet circle where you can work on your projects or learn the craft. 

Not only that but we can teach you how to sew in a private lesson!

Lets talk Retreat!

First off, what is a retreat?

A retreat is where you can get the heck away from your family and responsibilities to spend time with your friends.  It's like the ultimate slumber party for crafty adults. 

Retreaters bring their own projects to work on whether it is quilting, scrapbooking, or knitting our workroom has space for it all.  

Retreaters are also responsible for their own meals.  We have a small kitchen but it has everything you would need to prepare meals and a dining table to eat them at.  If you're not much of a cook, there are some fantastic restaurants in Margaretville, walking distance from the store.

The retreat can fit up to 6 people at a time with a policy minimum of 3.  We have three different rooms.

                           The Coral Room

                        The Periwinkle Room

                           The Aqua Room

The retreat is located at the back of the store so you don't have to worry if you forgot your thread or scissors.  

We hope to one day be able to create a bigger retreat space on our second floor with the support and love of those around us.

For more details down to the nitty-gritty and to book a retreat with us check out our webpage bloomquilts.store. You can also follow us on Instagram or Facebook. 

Lets make this the bee's knees.