Greetings to you my friends and customers! 

I wanted to share an update with you. I have been diagnosed with blood cancer. Those are scary words to say… “I have cancer.” It actually took me a few days before I could say it out loud.

Some of you have been there yourselves, and no doubt all of you have seen someone you love fight this battle. I am now starting my second round of treatment and I have great determination to get through this and return to my happy place at the shop. I miss everyone and everything!

My goal is to be back this summer.

Thank you so much for all the thoughts, prayers, cards, and kind inquiries. They mean more to me than you know.

In the meantime, business continues as normal. The gals are amazing and doing a wonderful job keeping everything running, and I’m incredibly grateful for them.

Have no worries… fabric continues to arrive weekly, and Halloween, fall, and Christmas fabrics will begin arriving in June!

I truly appreciate your support.

We hope to see you soon!

TOWN EVENTS

Two events will be happening in San Juan Bautista in the next few months - the Craft Fair and the Rib Cook Off. Because of the chaos and lack of available parking we will be closed two Saturdays.

Closed: Saturday, March 28
(Craft Fair - is actually both Sat and Sun)

Closed: Saturday, May 9
(Rib Cook Off is actually Fri, Sat and Sun)

SPRING SALE

What's better than spring flowers?
How about a Spring Fabric Sale! Join us and celebrate the season.

Thurs, March 19, 2026 10-5
Fri, March 20, 2026 10-5
Sat, March 21, 2026 10-3

Enjoy 20% OFF:

• Bolts of fabric (1/2 yard min)
• Precut Fat Quarters (including bundles)
• Precut Half Yards

And as always our books are 20% off.

You never know what treasures you might find on the shelves… we’ve been adding new fabrics every week!

Thank you!

We’d also like to say thank you to San Benito County for the wonderful shout-out they shared on March 4th about the shop on Facebook. We truly appreciate the support!

If you click on the picture it'll take you to their Facebook page. They posted this March 4th.

WHAT'S NEW AND HAPPENING

We do our best to keep up with social media, but when the shop is bustling and threads are flying, not everything makes it to our feeds right away. That’s where the newsletter comes in. Think of this as your cozy insider update — sharing the latest arrivals, shop happenings, and all the fun we’re stitching up behind the scenes (even if it never made it to Instagram).

If you’d like to follow along between newsletters, you’ll find us here:
Facebook: FamilyThreadsQuiltShop
Instagram: @familythreadsinSJB

And don’t forget to tag us and use #familythreadsquiltshop — seeing what you’re creating is truly one of the best parts of our job.

Until next time, keep calm and stitch on!

CLASSES

At the shop, we love creating a welcoming space where quilters can learn, connect, and grow. From structured classes to relaxed open-sew sessions, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re learning a new technique or just enjoying time at the sewing table with friends. To find out more go to classes.

Did you know? Our classroom is also available to rent! It’s a bright, comfortable space that’s perfect for guild meetings, small workshops, or creative gatherings. See our classroom page for details.

Some days San Juan Bautista just shows off.

With clear blue skies overhead, the hills glowing that lush winter green, and the Mission standing quietly at the heart of it all, it’s especially beautiful right now. Even the little details stop you in your tracks — those soft aqua-blue doors, weathered walls, and shaded walkways that feel like they’ve been waiting patiently to be noticed.

We’d absolutely love for you to come see us at the fabric shop while you’re here—but even if you’re just passing through, San Juan Bautista is well worth a little visit. Wander the grounds, enjoy the views, soak it all in… and if fabric happens to be part of the plan, well, we won’t argue

Photo 1: The mission
Photo 2: Bells in campanario
Photo 3: Looking out over the grounds to the hills
Photo 4: Aqua blue door and bench

Thanks so much for reading. Until next month!
Here’s to quilts, community, and many more years of stitching together.
We can’t wait to see you in the shop soon.