Issue 11: July 2007
Editor: Sharla R. Hicks
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Newsletter Table of Contents

1. From the Keyboard of Sharla Hicks

2. Brick & Mortar Warehouse (In-house) News: Brick and Mortar Quilt Gallery Exhibit

3. New on the Website

From the Keyboard of Sharla Hicks

Greetings

Computer Quilting Bytes is back! Thanks for waiting, I know it has been a while since our last issue (needless to say that is an understatement!) but SoftExpressions.com has been growing into our new 4,000 square foot warehouse (open to public for will-call AKA shopping in the warehouse Click Here for a MAP.) My favorite part of the warehouse is the in-house Quilt Gallery that has a new exhibit every 6-12 weeks. June, July and August's 2007 Exhibit is by Marcia Kuelh. If you are in Southern California, we are only 15 minutes from Disneyland in Anaheim. Stop by & visit, I promise you will not be disappointed!

Brick and Mortar Warehouse Quilt Gallery


The Circle Quilt Series
featuring 20 quilts by
Quilt & Fiber Artist: Marcia Ann Kuehl
July & August 2007

Gallery & Warehouse Open
Monday to Friday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Closed Saturday & Sunday

The focus at Soft Expressions has changed dramatically over the last 6 years, we still very much support the quilting software community, but my love of quilting in any style just had to break out.

The new Soft Expressions mantra is:

Supporting the Expressive Quilter in Tradition, Innovation, & Art
10-25% off Books, Paints, Pens, Dyes, Art Quilt Supplies,
Quilt Software, Fabric Printing, Paper Piecing, + Reviews & How-to's
Toll Free in USA and Canada: 888-545-8616—Phone: 714-630-7414—Fax: 714-630-8970
Check out our NEW Monthly additions (indexed by month and type)
for notions, gifts, books, software and embellishments

Soft Expressions have gone from 150 products supporting computer quilters to over 6,000 products. The embellishment quilter, both traditional & art, holds a special place in my heart and Soft Expressions has added books, notions and supplies to support exploration. If you have not visited the website in a while, a quick review of our online store and product indexes by type will help. Each Index is setup like a library or store shelf with pictures! Browse by going to the following links: 1,000+ books, notions, embellishments, threads, fabric pens and paints indexes.

We still hold true to our original premise of giving you a strong overview of all products we put up so that you can make educated choices when purchasing. We have 4 staff members who are working hard at adding more books and supplies daily so check back often for what is new.

Enjoy our newsletter,

Sharla

FAQs about Foiling, Ideas and Products to Make your Foiling Fast and Easy Here is a snippet of text: What Surfaces can Foil be applied to? Foil can be applied to paper, sweater knits, fabrics, lace, leather, trims, glass, vinyl, plastic, ceramics, wood, walls and more. If you can apply glue to a surface, you can foil it! Understanding which adhesive to use is key to the look and effects you will achieve......to finish reading the FAQs on foiling, go here and find answers to the questions posed on the right.	Facts about Foiling	How to Apply Foil
	What are the differences between Foil and Gold Leaf? What surfaces can foil be applied to How do I apply foil to a surface? Special Effects using left over Foil on used sheets What size of foiling to purchase Is foil washable when used for home decor items, on fabric, wearables & quilts?	Foil Adhesive Choices Foil with double-sided tape Foil with liquid adhesives/glues Foil with Steam-a-Seam2® What adhesive do I use for 3-D Effects What adhesive/glue do I use for a flat-shimmery look with foil?

Below is a sampling of the embellishments we carry

Foils & NO Heat Glue by Jones Tones	Hofman Beads	Embellishment Village Beads, Yarns & Charms	Pebeo Transparent (sun printing & more) & Opaque Paints
Bella Nonna Petals 14 colors Washable	Fabrico Markers Pens 31 Colors (No White) by Tsukineko	10 FabricMate Dual Shader Pens (2 colors per pen = 20 Colors)	6 Jacquard Exciter Packs
30 FabricMate Chisel Tips (includes Colorless Blender)	Alcohol Based Inks Copic Pens 70 Colors & Accessories	Chenille 30 Colors	Thread Cards from Funky Fibers & Adornaments
All-Purpose Ink Workstations 3 different colorways 12 Jars per set	All-Purpose Inks 36 colors	Green Florescent Laser Etched 51 Different Sizes Easy view on Light, Medium, and Dark Fabrics	Creative Grid Rulers: We carry the full line of rulers Specialties, Triangles, Rectangle & Square Rulers
Just a few of our threads below To View the rest, CLICK HERE
Wonderfil Thread Razzle Heavy Rayon for Hand, Crazy Quilting, or Bobbinwork	DMC 50 WT Machine Embroidery Cotton Full line of colors that are available to USA	Wonderfil Thread Invisafil 100 wt. very fine with matte finish 30 colors. Great for hand & machine appliqué & quilting	King Tut™ Quilting Thread Superior Thread 100% Extra Long Staple (ELS) Egyptian cotton.

Art Girlz Embellishments:
Charms, Felt, & Wool Felt Beads, Handmade Pins, Doll Rubber Stamps & More

More Info Here	More Info Here	More Info Here

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e-mail: info@softexpressions.com



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