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Retro Clean Works to Clean Quilts Safely

Posted on April 19, 2012 by adminfgf

Have you ever had an antique quilt or piece of vintage fabric with those brown age stains that just ruined the pristine look of what otherwise would be a real prize? I recently found a  bag of 30′s butterfly blocks … Continue reading →

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Quilt Kit – “A” is For Africa

Posted on April 12, 2012 by adminfgf

If you are looking for a fun quilt kit, we have the answer using the new Alexander Henry  Africa Collection part two. Land of dense forest and burning deserts. Home to the world’s last great herds of wild animals. Take … Continue reading →

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Dotty Anything Case by Susan Manion

Posted on March 28, 2012 by adminfgf

Every time I reach into my purse for my phone, this little case makes me smile. Black and white polka dots and Kaffee Fassett bright fabrics are my favorite combo. We even have a pillow kit with these fabrics in … Continue reading →

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Needle Nanny Solution to Lost Needles

Posted on March 27, 2012 by adminfgf

Are you always looking for your sewing needles? Worry no more…Flying Geese Fabric now carries the magnetic Needle Nanny by Puffin & Company. We have five styles available – a moon, cat, dog, heart and bird. These make great fits … Continue reading →

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Spring Fabrics Are Here!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by adminfgf

Southern California has slipped back into our typical winter with temperatures in the high 60′s this week. As I look out my window this morning, I see my backyard blooming and lots of buds on the roses. Easter is just … Continue reading →

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Think Spring, Think Wool Projects

Posted on February 13, 2012 by adminfgf

We wake up every day trying to come up with new and beautiful ideas. Over the past couple of years, I have fallen in love with wool.  We have had Gene Shepherd here with his unique hand-dyed wool, ordered lots … Continue reading →

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Moda Velveteen Heart Pillow

Posted on February 7, 2012 by adminfgf

  At Flying Geese, Valentine’s Day begins as soon as we take down the Christmas decorations.  The hearts go on the tree we keep up all year, and the armoire is filled with heart items from our store patterns. There … Continue reading →

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Alex Anderson Sightings

Posted on January 25, 2012 by adminfgf

When my adorable 24 year old nephew Barrett was home from his corporate job with Apple in Northern California at Christmas, he mentioned that he had to get back before New Year’s for the wedding of his girlfriend Amy’s friend … Continue reading →

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Beginning 2012 with a Feeling of Gratitude

Posted on January 18, 2012 by adminfgf

During our Staff and Teacher dinner in mid December 2011, we looked around the table and felt so grateful for all of our wonderful employees who show up every day to take care of our customers and keep the shop … Continue reading →

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