free gift with purchase

Look what you get if you buy a Bernina sewing machine... this great Moda fabric sample pack.
It is filled with small squares of 12 different Moda collections.
Just think of what you could do with that on a new machine.....

our new favorite book

Sometimes we get so busy sewing quilts, we forget that we have the talent to make other things. This new book is so much fun. It has 101 different sewing projects, and all of them use one yard of fabric. We've been having fun making some of these projects. You will see them soon on display at the store.
I made this yesterday, it is a laptop sleeve! I used some fabric from the Niecy Jane collection, along with some of my Kaffe Fasset scraps for the flap.
My computer is a Mac, so I appliqued an apple on it. Plus I have an orange cover on my laptop, so this fabric matches perfectly.
Stay tuned for more projects, I picked up more fabric today...

Swiss Fest

Bernina is holding a "Swiss Fest", starting March 1 to March 8th. Purchase a new Bernina during that time and you will be given a scratch off card. You can save $100, $150, $500 or $5000 on a new machine.
If you are thinking about getting a new machine, this is a great time to do it!
We have all of the machines at the store for you to try. This only goes till March 8, so come see us soon.

back open again

We will open today at 9. Come on over. We'd love to see you!
I know cabin fever is hitting me, I can't wait to get out again!
See you soon!

meet Tabitha

This is Lois' cat Tabitha. She loves to keep her company when Lois is sewing.
Watch that tail Tabitha.....

yep, we are closed today

So Ginny has 15 inches of snow at her house. Lois and I have about 4, but lots of ice underneath. The store is closed today! Don't despair. Hopefully we will be open tomorrow morning!
So what are you working on today?
I am still quilting this quilt. I decided to have some fun making freehand feathers in the corner triangles.
My 830 is still having it's spa treatment, so I am doing this on my 440. I'm using my Bernina Stitch Regulator and it is sewing like a dream.
Want to learn how to do this? We have great classes in machine quilting, and great deals on Bernina 440 sewing machines. Check out the Bernina website for some specials starting next week.

Stay home and sew!

The snow is falling, the wind is blowing. Under the snow is a thick layer of ice. It isn't a day to venture out. I have a feeling the Quilt Shop is closed today.
I am starting to quilt a quilt that will be in the new schedule as a class.
I'll post a big picture later.
Stay safe everyone.
Send me pictures of the projects you are working on today!
I know someone who is going to try to make another yo yo!

some of us like hand work, some don't

Now, I am not one to tell tales out of school, ( or out of the store in this case). I have just noticed that some people love to do hand sewing and some don't. One person at the Quilt Shop avoids it at all cost. Imagine our surprise yesterday when that person created this, using a hand sewing needle and thread. :)
This is a historic day at the quilt shop!
I'm not saying who, I'm just noting this day in history!
Stay dry everyone! It's awful out there

Here we go again

Here we go again, snow, rain, snow, ice, it's all coming this way.
Imagine my surprise when I got up this morning, half expecting a delayed opening of school, we have no school. I immediately went into my sewing room, turned on my machine.
I laid out my day.... finish some planes, work on my pickles, maybe start something new?
Unexpected sewing times are the best! It's always good to be prepared. You never know when you might find yourself with some time on your hands.
I keep thinking about trying a lone star..... stay tuned! Spring is coming, ( or so they say).

Calling all blockswappers

Beautiful 9 patch blocks are arriving at the store daily. Calling all Blockswappers- your blocks are due in the store by February 27th.
Remember to label them with your special blockswapper label.
This is almost like Christmas morning, waiting to get these blocks after they have been swapped.

There is room for you too...

Our Magic Carpet class will be held next Sunday. We still have room for a few more people. This quilt is so easy to make and the results are just stunning, especially if you use Kaffe Fasset fabrics.
If you are interested, please call us and reserve your spot! We can give you the supply list over the phone. 203-743-0543
Class fee is $25.

Oopsie Daisy

Yesterday our friend Sandy brought in a finished quilt top that she has been working on.
This is a pattern by Darlene Zimmerman called Oopsie Daisy.
Isn't this just gorgeous?
Nice work Sandy!

Good morning Dottie friends

Ok Dottie friends, I figured it out...
Cut your squares- Goose- 5 1/4 inches Sky- 2 7/8 inches

For the rest of you....
Yesterday in our Dottie class we learned about the flying geese block.
Here is a great website that teaches you lots of different ways to make this block
Honk Honk!

Flying Geese

I am just too attached....

I've had my Bernina 830 for a year already. Hard to believe. I make sure that I send my machines for a "spa" treatment at least once a year. Usually I do it every 6 months, but as I really just started sewing full time on this machine, I waited till now.
This morning I took it out of the cabinet, brought it up to the car. I felt so sad all morning at school. I know that our mechanic will take great care of it, I know it will come back like a brand new machine.
I just miss it already!
I put my Bernina 440, back in the new cabinet. I did a little sewing on it. Boy am I spoiled. Where is my automatic thread cutter, why wont this machine lower my presser foot...
I am just too attached to my machines.
If you haven't had your machine cleaned and tuned in a while, now is the time to do it. It is worth every penny. Isn't it worth it to have your machine ready to sew whenever you want to sew?
Machines go out to the mechanic on Thursdays. We service all brands of machines. Need more information, just call us, 203-743-0543

Need a last minute Valentine gift?

We have Valentine pillowcase kits all ready for you. Pillowcases are a great gift for any occasion. Stop in to get yours soon! Valentine's Day is Sunday!

Closed today

Hi everyone.
We have closed the quilt shop today, due to the weather.
Be safe, stay home and sew!

how many quilts can you make at one time?

I looked around my sewing room last night, ( never a good thing to do), and realized that I had 4 projects started at the same time.
This called for major organization.
I searched the house for empty boxes,
1. My Kaliedoscope quilt in an old "amazon" box
2. My plane quilt in one of the great project boxes we have at the store
3. My pickle dish project in a clear plastic box
4. My water bottle sewing caddy project in a ziploc bag, ( more on that to come soon)
So everything is now organized, they are in separate corners of the room.
Now I try to do a little bit of each of them each day. ( I know, who am I kidding, but I can dream.)
All I need now is a big snowstorm and I am good to go.
I need 4 more Kaleidoscope blocks, 7 more planes, lots of pickles, and about 40 minutes to finish the water bottle project.
There is one thing I can say about quilters, we are never without a project!
Have a great day everyone

Mystery at the altar

Today was our great Mystery class.
Evelyn was the first one done today. Look how pretty her quilt came out.

and the sale is over.....

Another crazy day.... but it was great! Thanks to everyone who came to our sale this weekend. Don't worry, there is still plenty of fabric in the store!

Coupon time!

Check out our website for 2 great new coupons for February.
15% off our Valentine Tumbler kits.- coupon starts now!
Valentine Fabric- buy one yard get one free, starting 2/14.
Visit our website to get your coupons now
The Quilt Shop Online

The plane, the plane.

I have a dear friend at school named Kristen. Kristen has been my angel since being moved to first grade. I would not have survived without her guidance and friendship. She is expecting her 2nd child, a boy she will call Jack.
I was thrilled when she asked me to make her baby quilt for Jack. Her husband wanted planes.
I call this Jack Fontaine's planes.
Each day I make one more plane.
4 done, 12 more to go.
She wants a double size quilt.
I'll keep you all posted on it's progress.

a big storm, nah!

Looks like the big storm will miss us! No reason now not to come see us this weekend. Remember, it is the big sale at the quilt shop! Lots of great bargains to be snatched up. Shop early for best selection.
Hope to see lots of great friends tomorrow!
Check out these great zip itz project bags! They are great for carrying your projects to class, to work, etc.

Happy February!

Happy Groundhog day to all! February is a busy month for us at the Quilt Shop. Remember, this weekend is our big winter sale. It starts Saturday at 9. Shop early for the best selection of fabrics, notions, books, threads, etc. Plus on Sunday, is our Superbowl Mystery quilt class. It starts at 9:30 and goes till 4, with lunch and snacks included. I promise to give shopping breaks during the class, as the sale is still going on during Sunday too!
Come on to see us!
Tonight I am starting my pickle dish quilt! Yippee!
If you are thinking about signing up, we still have room in both classes, call us today!