French Braid Quilt Class!

Jamie's French Braid quilt class finished their quilt tops - and they are magnificent!  Everyone ended up using batiks, but in different shades.

Thea used pastels to create this stunner!  The students had 'homework' before their second class.  The quilt came out with such precision.

Shirley's earth tone batiks are gorgeous as well!  Everyone agreed that the key to their success was the wonderful teaching skills of Jamie.  She will be teaching a French Braid table runner and place mat class on the 8th and 22nd of March.  A couple of spots may be open so sign up if you are interested.

Crafty Quilter (and Sewer!)

We LOVE when our wonderfully creative customers come in and show us what they have made with our fabrics!  It is just amazing and inspiring to see how different people see and use the fabrics.  This bag  is made crafted using the new Sugar Pop fabrics.  Gorgeous!  Thanks for sharing!

Crafting Quilting Idea

It's always so great to be around other quilters and see what they are doing.  I get some super ideas and knowledge from watching and listening.  Today at the French Braid Quilt class, Thea had her bobbins secured with kids' hair bands.

I was told this was an idea that was seen in the past at quilt shows and shops.  I was thinking - as was Thea - more towards the hair accessories isle at CVS!   My bobbins are always running away with their tails behind them so I'll be running a little errand this week to organize my sewing box!

Central Park by Kate Spain for Moda has Arrived!

and it is marvelous!

Our favorite delivery guy played Santa today and brought us the long awaited new Moda line, Central Park by Kate Spain.  Great focal fabrics (animals, flowers), mid sized prints, blenders - all in the most delicious colors!  I'll put them up on the website.

For all of you Moda or modern fabric lovers, we also have Hoopla and Sugar Pop.  My mind is swirling with possibilities!  What are you going to create?

We Got the Point!

We held our first paper piecing class at Three Crafty Quilters with instructor Cheri Rosen and it was terrific!

The class was a beginner class - students that had never paper pieced before.  Everyone was traditional machine piecers or hand quilters so there was a lot of learning.  Fortunately, Cheri, who is a NYC transplant with nine years of teaching quilting under her belt, came prepared!  If Cheri can teach math to middle school students (her profession by day) then she can teach us to paper piece!

All of the students came prepared with a selection of fabric to make Cheri's leaf pattern, and a desire to get those points perfect!

Everyone seemed to enjoy the class, learning a new technique and relaxing (we were relaxed until the husbands and kids started texting messages asking when we were coming home).

Fabulous results (for those of you that weren't afraid to get in front of the camera at 9:00 pm!)  Next up, we are ready for the intermediate class - stars!  If you want to join in the fun check the website or the shop for details.  Sheri will also be teaching the Blooming 9 Patch soon.

Spring is Here (or at least in fabric!)

What our favorite man in brown brought today...

Easter is in 3 months so it's time to start sewing and quilting a nice table runner, quilted Easter basket, place mats - you are only limited by your imagination!

Classes updates

Don't forget to sign up for the classes that are on our calendar!

Our hand applique class is full for Tuesday morning - but we will be adding more of these classes soon!

Tuesday night you can get started on a Blooming 9 Patch.  If you have not seen this sample in person ...it is stunning!

Thursday evening is beginning paper piecing.  I'll be sitting in on that class, as I need to learn to paper piece properly.

February 8th and 22nd from Jamie will be teaching a french braid.  She just photographed a sample that she created in batiks (and another sample in florals is in the shop).  Amazing  quilt for all levels.

Visit our website for specific dates, times and costs.  Or call the shop to get more information and reserve your spot!