So, we’ve got great news.  Our IT guy has surprised us and is updating our website!  Wahooo!!!  But that means for a few days, our website is not functional.  What does this mean for you?  It means you’re gonna have to come in to Crimson Tate, downtown Indianapolis to pick up these amazing goods!  If that’s not an option, feel free to call us and we can place your order over the phone.  It’s so old school!  I love it!!!

Here are the first six days of our gift giving guide:

Day One

It’s Day One of Crimson Tate’s Fireside Holiday Gift Guide. Can you believe it?! It’s like Oprah’s favorite things, only Heather’s!! From now until Santa arrives, we’ll be sharing our best gift ideas for allllllll of the sewy loved ones in your life. You’ll make them sing with glee, laugh, cry, etc. when you shower them with all of the awesome prezzies we’ve recommended.

Today’s gift? The perfect stocking stuffer or tree ornament… it’s a gorgeous spool of Aurifil thread. Choose a large 1400-yd spool (or two, or seven) in a variety of beautiful colors. 100% Cotton. 100% Lovely. We’ll send it ready to be hung with care. #aurifilament

Day Two

Well by golly-sparkle-jolly-twinkle-jingley, you’ve landed on Crimson Tate’s Fireside Holiday Gift Guide!! Each day leading up to Santa’s big day, we are showcasing our very favorite things (just like Oprah), and it’s Day Two! Did you catch yesterday’s cutie-tootie Aurifil ornaments?!

In keeping with the tree theme, today’s perfect prezzie for your favorite quilter is the O’ Christmas Tree Quilt Kit. We’ve kitted this beloved quilt pattern designed by our pal, local gal Amanda Castor. It’s a holly jolly feel-good project that can hang over the mantle of your toasty fireplace, literally putting the tree topper on your holiday decor!! #ochristmastree

Day Three

Day Three of the Crimson Tate Fireside Holiday Gift Guide!! For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing our best gift ideas for the sewy people in your life. You’ll make them sing with glee, laugh, cry, etc. when you surprise them with any of the awesome prezzies we’ve curated.

The third gift selection is a lil’ combo pack: the awesome Clutched Pattern by May Chappell and the corresponding Metal Clutch Frames. It’s a quick project with a clean finish, and doubles as a gift for a sewist in need of a small project, or once it’s sewn, a great little handmade present for your bestie. We have the frames in Nickel and Gunmetal. Just add a few fat quarters (Rifle Paper, anyone?) and a hunk of fusible fleece! Then put a bow on it! #putabowonit

Day Four

Ho Ho Ho! Ha Ha Ha! It’s Day Four of Crimson Tate’s Fireside Holiday Gift Guide! Today’s little ditty is the premier tool for the sewist on the go… it’s the Omnigrid Portable Cutting + Pressing Station! It’s not very romantic, but it’s totally necessary! For the practical gift giver and for the no-nonsense get-er-done types. The dinosaur planter, maybe not as practical, but cuuuute!

Day Five

The elves have been scurrying to get these dudes ready for the stockings of fabric lovers everywhere!! It’s total Gingher Scissor Palooza up in here!! You’ve made it to Day Five of Crimson Tate’s Holiday Gift Guide.

Those Gingher Sawyer shears with the red and white handles are a holiday delight!! Gingher Scissors reign supreme. These premium pairs of fabric shears and thread snips will last decades, just sharpening as needed. Bam in your face. Also, we know where you can get them sharpened!!! Get on over to the Indy Winter Farmers’ Market for all your sharpening needs!!

Day Six

Wondering what the perfect gift is for your loved one who loves to craft or sew? Well… Eureka! You’ve stumbled upon Day Six of Crimson Tate’s Fireside Holiday Gift Guide! Cotton + Steel wins every time. Like, can the colorstory get any more perfect? Quilters, crafters, designers, artsy fartsy types, engineers, artists, scientists, linguists, teachers, medics, clairvoyants, mystics, railway workers, homebodies, drifters, well… everyone really… everyone will love receiving this thoughtful gift of beauty this holiday season. Don’t delay. This really is happiness in a box!

While we’re waiting for jolly St. IT Guy to unveil our shiny new website, we’re hosting Holiday Happy Hours.  Starting today, Tuesday December 6 – Friday December 9 we’re offering 30% off when you finish the bolt between the hours of 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Take it all and the discount is yours.  Obviously, this is happening in-store (because the website isn’t ready yet).  So come down and play with us and get to work on those projects!!!  We’ve got lots of skinny bolts.  We think you’ll enjoy this incentive!

Store Hours:

Monday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM – holiday happy hours 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM – holiday happy hours 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM – holiday happy hours 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Friday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM – holiday happy hours 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – note we’re open an hour early during the month of  December

Sunday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM