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Happy New Year!
We wish you good health and happiness in 2025!
Have you gotten through Christmas and ready to get reacquainted with your sewing machine? Do I see new quilts in your future? I know ideas are running through my head and I’m ready to get some sewing time in.
So why don't we start the new year off with a sale! Details listed below. We could use some room for the new fabrics arriving.
Classes are going on the schedule, check them out!
For the first time we are planning to be at the Pajaro Valley Quilt Show, February 22nd and 23rd (see below for details). It will be a new and exciting experience, so mark your calendars! And don't worry, the shop will still be open our normal Saturday business hours 10-3, so please stop by.
Oh, and did we mention we have Valentine fabric - because we do.
We hope to see you soon!
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 HOLIDAY FABRIC SALE TIME
A GREAT in-store sale on Christmas, Fall and Halloween fabrics and kits.
Friday, January 10 - Saturday, January 11
Please remember, we are only open until 3pm on Saturdays.
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40% OFF
Christmas, Fall and Halloween themed fabrics on the bolt (1/2 yard minimum)
(does not include fabrics that are just red or green toned)
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30% OFF
Christmas, Fall and Halloween themed precuts
Christmas, Fall and Halloween themed already cut Fat Quarters and 1/2 Yards
Christmas, Fall and Halloween themed Panels and Kits
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PAJARO VALLEY QUILT SHOW
For the first time Family Threads will be a vendor at the Pajaro Valley quilt show, It's HIP to be SQUARE.
This show features 300 quilts on display, a merchant mall with vendors (which is where we'll be), a live quilt auction, a bed turning full of quilts and of course door prizes!
The featured speaker is Thom Atkins. He's known for his Bead Embellished Quilts where he continues to find balance between fiber and bead work.
DATES: Saturday, February 22 and Sunday February 23
TIME: Saturday, 10-5, Sunday 10-4
WHERE: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville, CA
FEATURED SPEAKER: Tom Atkins
For more information visit the Pajaro Valley Quilt Association website.
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THANK YOU!
Is it really for me?
We wanted to say thank you in the biggest way to our UPS delivery guy. He ordered Gruff his own bandana and UPS toy bone.
Gruff knows when the UPS delivery truck is here before we can even see it. He gets so excited!
There have been great strides made over a handshake and then getting a yummy dog treat.
Thank you so much for thinking of him at the holidays.
 
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WHAT WE'VE BEEN POSTING
A recap of what we've been posting on social media - just in case you missed it.
     
 
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RECENTLY ADDED TO OUR WEBSITE
These are a few new things we've added to our website. Just click on the picture. Please note, there's a LOT more in the actual shop that we don't show on our website.
           
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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
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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
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.
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ONGOING/MONTHLY
WOOL APPLIQUÉ OPEN SEW
Dates: First Friday of the month (not 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
Why not set aside some stitching time for yourself. Have a wool project you’d like to start but need a little bit of direction? Beth will be here the first Friday of the month. Come with your wool project and supplies. This is not a structured class, but Beth’s here to answer questions and help you along the way.
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ONGOING/MONTHLY
FINISH-IT FRIDAY
Dates: 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.
You can sign up for one per month BUT you call the WEEK OF the next one to see if there's space. We just want to give everyone a chance to come and we don't like having to bump people.
Please don’t just show up!
Maximum 9 people
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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
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.
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CLASS
LORI HOLT ZIPPY BAG
Dates: Saturday, January 18
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $35 + panel and zippers
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor(s): Dayna
Pre-class homework: None
Supplies:
- Lori Holt Panel (P156)
- Zippers (you can purchase the Lori Holt matching ones if you'd like)
- Lining fabric
- Batting to fit
- Zipper foot
- Walking foot (optional)
- Basting tape (optional)
- Basic Quilting Supplies include:
- Sewing machine in good working order AND you must be familiar with it (thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch.) The instructors cannot take time away from other students to troubleshoot your machine.
- 1/4" foot
- Scissors (trimming threads)
- Seam ripper (just in case)
- Rotary cutter (45mm is standard)
- We have a large cutting mat, but if you don't want to wait you can bring your own.
- Thread(s) to match your project
- Class Policies: Please read our Class Polices for additional information
Bee in My Bonnet's Lori Holt has another zippy bag panel out. The panel is light-weight canvas and features eight zippy pouches - four large, four small.
In this class you'll complete a MINIMUM of one large and one small zipper bag.
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CLASS
PAPER PIECING
Dates: Saturday, January 25
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $40 (pattern included)
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor(s): Aneda and Joanna
Pre-class homework: None
Supplies:
- Scraps of fabric for background and star
- Roll-and-press seam roller
- Add-a-quarter ruler
- Lightboard/box - if you have one, otherwise Aneda will have a couple to share
- Basic Quilting Supplies include:
- Sewing machine in good working order AND you must be familiar with it (thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch.) The instructors cannot take time away from other students to troubleshoot your machine.
- 1/4" foot
- Scissors (trimming threads)
- Seam ripper (just in case)
- Rotary cutter (45mm is standard)
- We have a large cutting mat, but if you don't want to wait you can bring your own.
- Thread(s) to match your project
- Class Policies: Please read our Class Polices for additional information
Learn how to paper piece using Aneda's tried-and-true less waste method.
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CLASS
FABRIC ROSES
Dates: Saturday, February 1
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $15 (includes everything but the fat quarter you'll need to bring)
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor(s): Aneda and Joanna
Pre-class homework: None
Supplies:
Roses are red, violets are blue. Fabric roses last longer, so join us and learn to make one or two. In this one hour class you'll learn to make a folded flower rose using a fat quarter. And don't worry, there's no cutting so you'll be able to unfold the flower and use the fat quarter.
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CLASS
SNAIL TRAILS AL FRESCO
Dates: Saturday, February 8
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $40 + pattern sheet, ruler (Square on Sqare Trim Tool CGRJAW8; 2 Peaks in 1 Triangle Ruler CGR2P1)
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor(s): Aneda and Joanna
Pre-class homework: None
Supplies:
- Fabric - (20) 6" wide bright prints, 3-1/8 yard white, 5/8 yard binding
- Starch
- Small iron and ironing mat
- Basic Quilting Supplies include:
- Sewing machine in good working order AND you must be familiar with it (thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch.) The instructors cannot take time away from other students to troubleshoot your machine.
- 1/4" foot
- Scissors (trimming threads)
- Seam ripper (just in case)
- Rotary cutter (45mm is standard)
- We have a large cutting mat, but if you don't want to wait you can bring your own.
- Thread(s) to match your project
- Class Policies: Please read our Class Polices for additional information
Snails Trail Al Fresco combines Snails Trail blocks with diamond shapes to create this colorful version of a traditional Storm at Sea quilt. The Creative Grids Square on Square Trim Tool includes markings to create the perfect-sized center four-patch. After that, creating the Snail’s Trail block is just a matter of color placement! Quilt measures 62” square.
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CLASS
ORANGE BLOSSOM
Dates: Saturday, February 22
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $40 + pattern
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor(s): Aneda and Joanna
Pre-class homework: Cut out fabric for at least 4 blocks
Supplies:
- Fabric according to pattern
- Cut Rite Heavy Duty Freezer Paper (sold in packs)
- Starch
- Small iron and ironing mat
- Basic Quilting Supplies include:
- Sewing machine in good working order AND you must be familiar with it (thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch.) The instructors cannot take time away from other students to troubleshoot your machine.
- 1/4" foot
- Scissors (trimming threads)
- Seam ripper (just in case)
- Rotary cutter (45mm is standard)
- We have a large cutting mat, but if you don't want to wait you can bring your own.
- Thread(s) to match your project
- Class Policies: Please read our Class Polices for additional information
Looks can be deceiving! The curved Orange Blossom quilt blocks are super easy to make, you might even be shocked by how easy. The method you’ll learn in class uses a technique that’s not only fast but accurate and really fun. Pattern features sizes in table topper, baby, lap, throw, queen and king.
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BLOCK-OF-THE-MONTH
AMISH WITH A TWIST (6 MONTHS)
Dates: Saturday, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 12, August 2
Time: Lecture 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Cost: $80 for all 6 months and included ruler; if you want to stay and sew while Aneda is here +$25 per session
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor(s): Aneda and Joanna
Pre-class homework:
Supplies:
- Book: Amish with a Twist V (we have in the shop for 20% off)
- Fabric - supply list in the book; if you want the colors Aneda used she'll have a list
- If you are going to pay, stay and sew:
- Basic Quilting Supplies include:
- Sewing machine in good working order AND you must be familiar with it (thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch.) The instructors cannot take time away from other students to troubleshoot your machine.
- 1/4" foot
- Scissors (trimming threads)
- Seam ripper (just in case)
- Rotary cutter (45mm is standard)
- We have a large cutting mat, but if you don't want to wait you can bring your own.
- Thread(s) to match your project
- Class Policies: Please read our Class Polices for additional information
Once a month Aneda will be here with a sample of the month’s block and a chat about the block’s construction. Aneda will actually give some slightly different cutting instructions than in the book. You’ll be able to ask questions. You can work on your blocks at home and bring them in for show-and-tell on your next class visit.
We are also offering…if you want to keep yourself on track with guidance from Aneda you can pay an additional $25 for that day.
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EVENING CLASS
SOPHIE'S SAMPLER (4 WEEKS)
Dates: Thursday evening, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $125 (pattern included - this is the only way to get this pattern)
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor(s): Aneda and Joanna
Pre-class homework: At the end of each class, instructions for pre-cutting for teh next class will be given. So yes, there's some homework.
Supplies:
- Pattern included in class
- Fabric - (8) 1/2 yard pieces, 1-12 yards of background
- Starch
- Small iron and ironing mat
- Basic Quilting Supplies include:
- Sewing machine in good working order AND you must be familiar with it (thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch.) The instructors cannot take time away from other students to troubleshoot your machine.
- 1/4" foot
- Scissors (trimming threads)
- Seam ripper (just in case)
- Rotary cutter (45mm is standard)
- We have a large cutting mat, but if you don't want to wait you can bring your own.
- Thread(s) to match your project
- Class Policies: Please read our Class Polices for additional information
This is a fabulous four week sampler quilt class. Joanna and Aneda, the designers of this quilt, will be teaching lots of different techniques and throwing in tips they've learned along the way.
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CLASS
THE ART OF ASSEMBLING YOUR QUILT: SASHING AND BORDERS
Dates: Saturday, March 8
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $25
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor(s): Aneda and Joanna
Pre-class homework:
Supplies:
Ever wonder why your quilt won't lay flat? Want to figure out what size your sashing or borders should be?
You're going to love this! Aneda will be here talking you through the proper way to assemble quilt blocks with sashing and figuring out borders (because remember flags wave, quilts should not).
This is not a hands on class but more of a lecture and how-to.
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CLASS
HEMINGWAY POUCH
Dates: Saturday, March 9
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $40
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor(s): Rori Jensen
Pre-class homework: To successfully finish your pouch in class, have your quilted panel completed. We will being the class at #3 of your pattern. You may trim you panel to the correct size if you wish prior to class.
Supplies:
- Pattern Hemingway Pouch - you must purchase this online through Center Street Quilts on Etsy
- (2) coordinating fat quarters for exterior and lining
- 1/4 yard (NOT a fat quarter) for accent
- Soft and stable foam stabilizer
- 24" or longer zipper (larger size #4.5 or #5 like By Annie)
- Walking foot
- Pins and binding clips
- (Optional but recommended) Zipper Jig
- Basic Quilting Supplies include:
- Sewing machine in good working order AND you must be familiar with it (thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch.) The instructors cannot take time away from other students to troubleshoot your machine.
- 1/4" foot
- Scissors (trimming threads)
- Seam ripper (just in case)
- Rotary cutter (45mm is standard)
- We have a large cutting mat, but if you don't want to wait you can bring your own.
- Thread(s) to match your project
- Class Policies: Please read our Class Polices for additional information
The Hemingway Pouch is a quilted pouch with a unique, diagonal zipper. The four size options included in the purchase and downloaded pattern can store and protect your favorite items: eye glasses, pencils, e-reader/kindle, tablet/iPad, iPad Pro, small laptop and paper notebook.
We will be making the large size (9" x 12") to be completed in class.
We require a minimum of 5 students.
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CLASS
WHIRL
Dates: Saturday, April 26
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $40
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor(s): Aneda and Joanna
Pre-class homework: Pick your fabrics
Supplies:
- Pattern
- Fabric according to pattern
- Starch
- Small iron and ironing mat
- Basic Quilting Supplies include:
- Sewing machine in good working order AND you must be familiar with it (thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch.) The instructors cannot take time away from other students to troubleshoot your machine.
- 1/4" foot
- Scissors (trimming threads)
- Seam ripper (just in case)
- Rotary cutter (45mm is standard)
- We have a large cutting mat, but if you don't want to wait you can bring your own.
- Thread(s) to match your project
- Class Policies: Please read our Class Polices for additional information
Whirl is a colorful modern quilt pattern using simple half square triangle blocks and an easy foundation paper piece block to create a fun colorful statement.
Sizes included in the pattern: Baby quilt (about 40 x 60"), throw (about 50 x 72"), twin (about 75 x 89") and queen (about 90 x 111") are included.
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CLASS
HOUSES AND STEPS (2 DAYS)
Dates: Friday, May 9 AND Saturday, May 10
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $80
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor(s): Aneda and Joanna
Pre-class homework:
Supplies:
- Basic Quilting Supplies include:
- Sewing machine in good working order AND you must be familiar with it (thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch.) The instructors cannot take time away from other students to troubleshoot your machine.
- 1/4" foot
- Scissors (trimming threads)
- Seam ripper (just in case)
- Rotary cutter (45mm is standard)
- We have a large cutting mat, but if you don't want to wait you can bring your own.
- Thread(s) to match your project
- Class Policies: Please read our Class Polices for additional information
Stay tuned for more info!
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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, you can rent our room.
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.
A gentle note...
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.
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