Hello there!

I’m sitting in for Cindy this month. She doesn’t really have an update just yet, but hopefully we’ll have some news to share soon.

Here at the shop, we’re getting ready to celebrate a pretty big milestone — 16 going on 17 years! Our anniversary is coming up in October, and of course, we couldn’t let that pass without celebrating with a sale. You’ll find all the details below.

And somehow, the holidays are just around the corner! I’ve included our holiday hours below, so please give them a peek before you hop in the car and head our way. We’d hate for you to make the drive up or down only to find us closed!

I’ll admit, social media has been a bit neglected this month. There just haven't been enough hours in the day. I may attempt a little catch-up soon, so if you suddenly see a flurry of posts from us on Instagram or Facebook, you’ll know what happened. And if you see a duplicate or two… well, just pretend it’s new. 

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating our anniversary. But if you can’t make it, no worries — we hope to see you soon!

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

We’re celebrating 16 wonderful years of Family Threads — and happily stepping into our 17th year thanks to you, our amazing customers and friends!

And, of course, we can’t celebrate an anniversary without a SALE!

Thursday, October 8   10 am - 5pm
Friday, October 9   10 am - 3pm
Saturday, October 10   10 am - 3pm

• 20% OFF all regular-priced fabric on the bolt
  (1/2-yard minimum cut)

• 20% OFF already-cut Fat Quarters
  (includes Fat Quarter Bundles)

• 30% OFF all Halloween prints on the bolt

• FREE GIFT with purchases of $10 or more
  (One per customer during the event, please.)

Thank you for supporting our little quilt shop for 16 years! We truly wouldn’t be here without you, and we’re so happy to be heading into year 17 together.

So please, come celebrate with us!

HOLIDAY HOURS

It’s that time of year when our shop hours do a little shifting to make room for holiday cheer. Here’s a quick look at when we’ll be open so you can plan your visits.

October
Open our usual hours

November
Closed Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27

December 
Closed Wed, Dec 23 - Sat, Dec 26

January 
Closing at 2pm Thu, Dec 31
Closed Fri, Jan 1, 2027

ROOM TO SEW — More Days, More Flexibility!

We’re giving Finish-It Friday a little makeover! Rather than limiting open sewing to specific Fridays each month, we’re opening up the classroom whenever it isn’t being used for a class or scheduled event.

Time: During regular shop hours — give us a call ahead of time
Cost: $5 per person

Need a little Room to Sew? Come spend some time in our classroom! Bring a project you’re ready to start, a WIP (Work in Progress) that needs some attention, or just come enjoy a few uninterrupted hours of sewing.

Give us a call ahead of time and we’ll check the calendar. As long as the classroom isn’t already booked, you’re welcome to pack up your project and your machine and come sew!

Want to sew with friends? Gather your group and reserve the entire classroom for $50 for the day.

Same sewing room. Same excuse to ignore the laundry. Now with a lot more days to choose from.

TIP: THREAD MATTERS

Here’s something we’ve learned over the years and from Machine Medics: sometimes it really is the thread!

We often hear, “My machine was sewing just fine, and now it’s giving me trouble.” Before blaming the machine, take a look at the thread you’re using. Thread doesn’t necessarily get better with age! Over time, especially if it has been exposed to heat, humidity, sunlight, or less-than-ideal storage conditions, thread can lose strength and become more prone to breaking.

Even thread that looks perfectly fine can cause problems. Old or weakened thread may break, fray, create uneven stitches, or simply make your machine work harder than it should. The right thread also needs to be matched to your needle, fabric, and machine for the best results.

So, if your trusty machine suddenly seems to be having a bad day, check the thread before you panic! Sometimes a fresh spool (from top to bobbin) is all it takes to get things humming along happily again.

After all, when it comes to sewing, Thread Matters!

WHAT'S NEW AND HAPPENING

There's always something arriving at Family Threads! Fabrics, books, patterns, kits we're working on, and other quilting treasures. This as our monthly catch-up, where we try to round everything up. Click on any of the pictures to find out more about a particular product.

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

CLASSES

At Family Threads, our class schedule may be a little lighter right now, but there are still plenty of ways to come sew with us! We’ll continue to offer project-based classes and special workshops as they become available, along with opportunities to simply bring your own project and enjoy some sewing time in our classroom.

Visit our Classes page to see what’s currently on the calendar.

Looking for a place to sew? Our bright, comfortable classroom is also available to rent—whether you need a seat for yourself or want to gather a group of sewing friends. See our Classroom page for details.

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.