back to school

School starts here on Thursday. If you have kids, it's a wonderful day! If you don't have kids.... it can still be a wonderful day. You may not be in school anymore, but that doesn't mean you ever stop learning. This would be a great time to take a quilt class. Do something for yourself! When was the last time you did that?
One of our easiest classes this schedule is called Strip Tease. We provide the strips, already precut. You will get your strips in a bag, you come into class, sit down and sew. This is a one day class, so it isn't a big commitment, Sat Oct 16 12-4 Class fee $60
Call us today and save your spot. 203-743-0543

did you get your e mail?

We sent out an e mail today that has the fall class schedule right in it! :) There is also a coupon for 20% off books and rulers needed for classes. Sign up for a class, get your books and rulers on sale.
We open tomorrow at 9, call us and let us know what class you want to sign up for.

Day one of the sale....

Wow, what a great day. It was wonderful to see so many friends. Thanks to everyone who came to the first day of our sale.
Now... tomorrow will be even more special. Tomorrow is our Garden Party for our Blockswapper group. They will bring their projects that used the 72 different 9 patch blocks. If you are coming to the sale, try to come around 10- that's when the Garden party starts. We will all be in our "garden" finest!
The new schedule will be on the website tonight, but we will also be e mailing it to you.

A special offer for our sale shoppers

Our sale starts tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. Everyone who comes to the sale will get a copy of our new fall schedule. You can sign up for classes tomorrow, and get your supplies for the class on sale.
Remember, shop early for best selection.
Hope to see you for our sale.

Do you sell quilts here?

I wish I had a nickel for every time someone asked that question. Well, during our sale, we are going to sell some finished quilts. Our "retired" tumbler quilts will be for sale. These are tumbler quilts that we no longer have kits for. The quilts are selling for $199. Stop in soon to get yours!
Remember, our sale starts Friday at 9:00. Shop early for best selection!

New schedule is coming soon!

Our fall schedule will be out soon. We are working hard getting all the class samples ready. I found this one today on the Bernina 830, being quilted. This is called Popsicle Sticks, it is a pattern by Terri Atkinson. I love the fabrics Ginny picked for it.

progress

I started this quilt this morning, cutting the fabric from Holland into 6 1/2 inch squares. Then I cut the Hungarian Blue prints into 2 1/2 inch strips. From each strip I cut 2 10 1/2 inch pieces, and 2 6 1/2 inch pieces. I used my short cut ruler. If you have never tried the short cut ruler, run don't walk to get one. It makes cutting strips so much easier. Here is one of the first finished blocks.

I do not need blue fabric... I do not need blue fabric

Oh yes I do. All summer long I have been going to the gym with my friend Rosemary to spin classes. Rosemary took a bike trip through Holland in July and brought me back this piece of fabric. Now how could I not use this? It is just too precious. So naturally, I thought about those beautiful new Hungarian Blue fabrics that we just got at the Quilt Shop.

You guessed it.... I bought some!


So, now what do I do with them. Ginny gave me a great idea. A few years ago she designed a pattern called Happy Scrappy. It's a square with borders around it, easy, fun and so pretty.
Stop in to see my progress!

Don't forget, our big sale this Friday and Saturday, Aug 27 and 28. We have been cleaning out the closets, the cupboards, under the tables, all of our hiding places to have lots of goodies for you to buy .

Zippy Strippy

What a great day we had today at the quilt shop. Our day started with Let's Go Dottie, and ended with our Zippy Strippy class.
Look at how nice these zippy strippy bags came out. This is Lynn's.......
and this is Pat's....

Groovy Girls

We are starting a new club at the Quilt Shop. It is called the Groovy Girls sewing club and it is created by Terri Atkinson, of Atkinson Designs. Enjoy a monthly get together where club members can laugh, learn, and be inspired by creative ideas. Teach a new technique each month for fun little projects. Gather up your friends and join us! Stay tuned for dates and times.

Witches, goblins and ghosts....

Never too early to get ready for Halloween.... look at this great new fabric that just arrived. We have a coordinating print for this witch print. It would make great Halloween pillowcases...

Meet Oopsie

No, I didn't make this one... Ginny did. This is Oopsie the Octopus. We are thinking about have a class on Oopsie. She is very cute! I'm making her in a larger size. Stay tuned!

trucks, tractors, bulldozers....

Do you know a little fellow, or a little lady, who loves trucks, tractors and bulldozers?
This is the fabric for them. We have some nice coordinate prints to go with it. It would make a great pillowcase, bag for toys, playmat, just about anything...
Come get yours soon.

Can you tell we love these new machines?

Yes, we love the new 3 series from Bernina. The 330, 350 and the 380 are just wonderful.
I also love the new "Gidget" table that we have. This table holds your machine, but also folds up flat, and wheels away for easy storage. It also has a flat top so you can use it for parties, crafts, etc.
Stop in and see it for yourself. It's great for a new sewer, a sewer who doesn't have room for a full size cabinet, or an advanced sewer who takes their machine with them on trips!

These blues will make you happy

Look at these new fabrics that have arrived.... I looked at them from afar this afternoon, then walked by them, trying hard not to look at them, ( yeah but that didn't work). I am going back tomorrow to get a half yard of each. They are just too beautiful.

the triplets are here.

Did you get the e mail this morning about the new series 3 machines? They are all out of the box now and all set up in the store, ready for you to take a test drive. There are 3 of them, the 330, the 350 and the 380. If you purchase any series 3 machine you can get a free walking foot, ( a $160 value). Come check them out soon!

VACATION

Lois is leaving on her vacation. Most people will pack a suitcase for their trip, but not our Lois. She picked fabrics for a new project. Lois picked these beautiful fabrics to make a Trip around the World from Eleanor Burns. I can't wait to see this one finished! It will be beautiful. If you have never tried this quilt, you are in for a treat. It works up so quick and the results are stunning. Have a wonderful vacation Lois!

Test drive a series 3 machine and you could win.......

New class next week

New class added... our Anna Banana table runner class is now on Aug 11th from 9:30-12. We have a few spots left, call us if you are interested, class fee $20.

Boo

Yes I know, August just started, and Halloween is months away. Wouldn't it be nice to get this made so it is ready to hang up for Halloween? This is a new pattern from Eleanor Burns. It is all log cabin squares. This might be a class in the new schedule. If you are interested, please call us and let us know.

something new is starting at the quilt shop this fall.

Something new is starting at the Quilt Shop this fall..... hmmmmmmmmmm, wonder what it is?

Our friend Donna brought in her finished sampler quilt. She just got it back from being quilted. I love the cat fabrics in it! Nice job Donna... you did a great job on this quilt.