Quilting Box of the Month

This week's post is not project related, but about Fat Quarter Shop's Sew Sampler Box of the Month.

I love getting things in the mail, and I think that most other people do too (when was the last time you got a letter??). Anyway, in addition to your usual haul of junk mail and bills (ugh), I just subscribed to Fat Quarter Shop's Sew Sampler Box of the Month.

Unlike some of the other boxes I've looked at (Cheese of the Month, BlueApron, other meal boxes, anyone see a theme here?) which are pretty expensive and subscription based, the Sew Sampler Box of the Month (SSBM - I'm tired of typing this) is only $25 a month plus shipping ($4.90) and has no subscription program so you can cancel at anytime. 

Last week, I received my first box in the mail.  Let's start with this perk. It's a box. A nice box. Perfect for storing something I have tons of - fabric! This sounds pathetic, but knowing that I'm going to have a new box each month to further organize all my sewing toys and thus satiate my OCD is fabulous. 

That aside, here's what is the first box:

Screw-B-Do   -  These cute tiny screwdrivers are two different sizes and magnetic with a comfy gripper, akin to what you see on pencils. Good for keeping by your machine (or going with your sew travel stuff) for opening up your machine (you know you need to clean it more - as do I).                                                  Regular Price - $14.95

 Cotton Candy Embroidery Scissors - As an embroiderer, you know that you can never have too many pairs of scissors for trimming jump stitches, tails of starting stitches, or - ahem - when your machine decides to have a stroke and you have to do some loving ripping. Also good for sticking in your travel bag, or just being saved for the next time your current tiny scissors go dull. Has a sleeve cover to protect the point.                  Regular Price - $7.98

2.5x6.5 inch ruler - Again, you can never have enough rulers. I hate cutting with big rulers, so this makes me happy. It's perfect for cutting on my small cutting board (and traveling with).                                                          Regular Price - $6.98

Moda Grow Charm Pack -  At this point, I probably could open my own charm pack store, but I'm going to make things with them all one day! This is a nice set of fabrics - I can't find a picture of the others, but here's the link to where you can see the other fabrics. http://www.fatquartershop.com/grow-charm-pack                Regular Price - $9.98

 

Strawberry Picking Pattern - This isn't really my style, but you never know when you could use these things. Maybe a runner or placemats?  Or a blanket for picnics? Or maybe one day one of your friends will decide that they love strawberries so much that the want a quilt of them. You never know.                                                  Regular Price - $8.98

Fat Quarter Shop Magnet - This is a seriously strong, tiny magnet. I can always use more to hang up the ridiculously heavy wedding invitations my friends send.      Free Item

Recipe Card - These are cute. Each month they're sending a recipe card that goes on a key ring. Will I ever use it? Who knows, but again nice to have.                   Free Item


All in all, with the shipping you are paying $29.90 for $48.87 of things (plus two freebies). I am happy with this box. I think what is in it is useful, and I will continue getting it at least for the time being.  

You can order your Sew Sampler box at www.fatquartershop.com.