Happy fall, y’all!

Here we go getting ready for the holidays, there are simply not enough days for me to get everything done. Those who know and love me certainly understand that I’ll do what I can!

Thanksgiving is late this year which just makes Christmas pop up faster. Be sure to check our holiday schedule.

November 11-16 we’re having a fat quarter sale! Our fat quarter price is still only $3.50 each and with 20% off it’s a great deal! We have a great assortment and have been busy cutting and curating bundles.

We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and it's ok to have a second slice of pie.

Fat Quarter Sale!

Monday, Nov 11 - Saturday Nov 16

• 20% OFF all already cut fat quarters
  AND fat quarter bundles 

Need a little starch?

Best Press Spray Starch comes in so many wonderful scents and we have them all. Lavender Fields, Citrus Grove, Caribbean Beach, Rose, Peaches, Cherry and Linen Fresh. And for those that don't want any of those we have Scent Free. 

These are the small 6 ounce bottles for when you just need to starch a little something. Or maybe you'd like one of each for a wonderful starch bouquet.

Holiday Gatherings

Need a space to host a stitching holiday gathering?

Our classroom might be the perfect place. Just give us a call to see if it's available. If it is, we'll pencil you in! 

We can't really host potlucks, but there are a number of restuarants in town. (Here's a list, but do call and check with the restuarant.)

Holiday Hours

November
- Close at 2pm Wednesday, Nov 27
- Closed Thursday, Nov 28
- Closed Friday, Nov 29

December 
- Close at 2pm Monday, Dec 23
- Closed Tuesday, Dec 24
- Closed Wednesday, Dec 25
- Closed Thursday, Dec 26
- Closed Friday, Dec 27
- Closed Saturday, Dec 28

January 
- Close at 2pm Tuesday, Dec 31
- Closed Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025

Getting Aligned

When threading your machine, does it have a needle threader mechanism? Here's what you can do to make sure it works correctly.

• When first threading your machine, lift your presser foot so that you can pull the thread freely
• If you have it a needle up/down button, press it so that the needle is now in the up position (even if the needle was in the up position to begin with, it's a good idea to still do this)
• Put the presser foot down
• Use the needle threader to thread your needle

Why you might ask?
Using the needle up/down button should perfectly align the needle eye. If you don't, it's easy to damage the small mechanism - bending it or even breaking it.

Thank you to Machine Medics for the tip!

NEW TO OUR WEBSITE

These are a few new things (not all though) we've added to our website. Just click on the picture and it'll take you to our site. 

WHAT WE'VE BEEN POSTING

A recap of what we've been posting on social media - just in case you missed it.

CLASSES

Please visit our website's class policies page for information on: 
• Before taking a class
• You'd like to sign up for a class
• Class day is here! 

Unless otherwise noted, classes require a MINIMUM of 4 STUDENTS.

WHEN VIEWING our online Class Schedule, whatever month/page you are on ONLY shows classes for THAT month (not ALL the classes available for the entire year).


View Class Schedule

Dayna taught a wonderful No-Sew Ornament class.
Thank you to everyone who attended.

ONGOING/MONTHLY
QUILTING OPEN SEW

Dates: 2nd Thursday of the month 
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $25
Skill Level: All
Instructor(s): Aneda Phillips
Pre-class homework: N/A
Supplies: Vary according to your individual project

Do you have a quilting project you'd like to start or have started but need a little help? Why not set aside time to get some help.

Aneda will be here once a month (the 2nd Thursday). She's been a quilter for decades and has knowledge of piecing, appliqué and paper piecing (machine, not English Paper Piecing EPP). This is NOT a structured class, nor should it be considered a private lesson but rather answering questions and offering help to get you going.

ONGOING/MONTHLY
WOOL APPLIQUÉ OPEN SEW

Dates: First Friday of the month (no meeting in November)
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 
Cost: $25
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Beth Upstill (West Coast Wool)
Pre-class homework: N/A
Supplies: Bring your own wool project and wool stitching supplies

ONGOING/MONTHLY
FINISH-IT FRIDAY

Dates: November 15 and 22; December 20
3rd and 4th (or sometimes 5th when the month has them) Friday of the month; 
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $5
Skill Level: N/A
Instructor(s): None
Pre-class homework: N/A
Supplies: Whatever you'd like to sew on.

Come and sew on whatever you'd like. Call to sign up. Please don’t just show up. 

So that everyone gets a chance, you may sign up for more than one a month but you might get bumped.

Maximum 9 people

ONGOING/MONTHLY
PERFECT PATCHWORK

Dates: Third Saturday of the month Starting April 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Cost: $60 FLAT FEE FOR THE YEAR
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Sheila Galindo
Pre-class homework: N/A
Supplies: (Book) The Perfect Patchwork System we offer 20% off; (optional) acrylic templates

In this Block-of-the-Month program, you'll be following along with Sheila as she guides you through each month's block(s).

All of your block construction will be sewn at home, but each month she'll talk about which blocks you'll be working on and how they are made. You can bring your completed block(s) the following month for a little show-and-tell.

If you're looking for a little sewing time, you might consider coming to one of our Finish-It-Friday monthly events.

CLASS
APPLIQUE 3 WAYS FULL

Dates: Saturday, November 16
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $53 (includes kit fee)
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor(s): Aneda Phillips and Joanna Johnson
Pre-class homework: None
Supplies: 

• Awl (like Clover Tapered Tailor's Awl 486 - no ball point stylus, needs sharp point)
• Basic Quilting Supplies include:
  • Sewing machine in good working order AND you must be familiar with it - which means you should be able to thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch. Instructors cannot take time away from other students to troubleshoot your machine.
    Sewing machine must be able to do ZIG ZAG or BLANKET STITCH
  • Sharp machine needles
  • Open toe foot
  • Scissors (trimming threads)
  • Seam ripper (just in case)
  • Rotary cutter (45mm is standard)
  • Small to medium cutting mat and ruler(s) (we have a large mat and a couple rulers to share)
  • Pencil
  • Thread(s) to match your project
• Class Policies: Please read our Class Polices for additional information

Have you ever wanted to learn how to appliqué? Well here’s your chance.

There’s lots of different methods and in this class Aneda will show you not 1, not 2, but 3 different techniques. Two will be machine based, one by hand. With all these options you’re sure to find a technique to fit your needs.

CLASS
EASY LAST MINUTE GIFTS

Dates: Saturday, December 7
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $40 (patterns included)
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor(s): Aneda and Joanna
Pre-class homework: None
Supplies:
Aneda will call you once you sign up

• Basic Quilting Supplies include:
  • Sewing machine in good working order AND you must be familiar with it - which means you should be able to thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch. Instructors cannot take time away from other students to troubleshoot your machine
    
  • Scissors (trimming threads)
  • Seam ripper (just in case)
  • Rotary cutter (45mm is standard)
  • Small to medium cutting mat and ruler(s) (we have a large mat and a couple rulers to share)
  • Pencil
  • Thread(s) to match your project
• Class Policies: Please read our Class Polices for additional information

Need an easy gift for the holidays? In this class you'll be making not one, not two, but THREE fun items.

Everyone will make a Christmas Tree napkin, simple cloth bowl cover and then you can choose either a place mat or over-sized mat for the table.

Once you sign up Aneda will call you with any further instructions so you can be prepared before class.

BOOK OUR CLASSROOM

Need a place to sew or meet up with your stitching friends?

During our regular shop hours (M-F 10-5, Sat 10-3), and when it's not in use, we've started renting out our classroom.

We have TWO different options:

• $5/person gets you a seat in the room
• $50/day gets you (your group) the room exclusively 

What we have:

• Chairs for up to 10 people
• Dedicated cutting and ironing stations
• A few standard rulers to share

You bring your own supplies/sewing machine. You can bring lunch or visit one of the town's restaurants.

 
Booking our classroom for $5 is for the use of our classroom, not our staff. 

We are more than happy to answer a question (or two),
but we cannot give an impromptu personalized quilt lesson. 

If you need more help,
please consider signing up for Aneda's monthly one-on-one session QUILTING/OPEN SEW.