Twin Cities Quilting

New Kit and New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

Robin Pickens from Moda has a new basics collection called "Thatched".  There are 25 colors.  She made  new patterns to use with the collection.  We've made 'Bird Talk' as our newest kit.  It measures 54" x 70".  Stop in or call to order (651 340 8263).

 

We are still looking for someone to replace Kris, our website/email expert.  This position requires about 4 hours a week at the shop and about the same amount remotely.  Kris is looking to leave by spring.  We are looking into using a new website company now and want to get someone trained before she leaves.  Please let me know if you have any interest.

There is still room in most of our classes.  Click here to see what they're about.

 

While supplies last: 

Vintage Wool 50% off

Christmas Fabric 25% off

 

Sale Fabrics now 50% off through the end of the year.

The more I sell the more I can put on sale.

(I just put out 10 more bolts yesterday.  

I will keep the sales section fully stocked through the end of the year)

 

We have two collections from Robert Kaufman.  Purchase both on the website by clicking here. This is 'Collection CF' (a limited time basics collection) by Carolyn Friedlander.  These are some of her more popular fabrics over the years with some new coloration.

'Painterly Petals' are new digital prints from Robert Kaufman.  They are absolutely beautiful:

'Garden Brighter' by Sue Penn is digitally printed from Free Spirit.  You will be surprised when you see the fabric.  The large blue flowers measure approx. 20" across!  Click here to purchase it on the website.

We have prints from three different collections from Alexander Henry.  They are 'Wish You Were Here', 'Ink' a new canvas fabric, and 'Gota de Amor'.  Click here to purchase them on the website.

You have to come in and see some of these lovely fabrics!  They really are stunning.  We also have great fabrics in now that we will be showing you over the next couple of weeks.

See you soon,

Faye 

 

New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!  I wish I could tell you we have additional sales for Friday and Saturday.  I'm hoping to begin our sample sale Friday.  Buy as a gift or for yourself.  I'm running so far behind with everything.  We will probably start pricing our samples Friday morning.

Sew Kind of Wonderful has a new ruler with great new patterns.  We received one of their first shipments!  The 'WCR' ruler gives you even more curves to play with.  The patterns are great!  I just sent Jamie a package to make some samples for kits.   We will also be having classes once kits are available.

Classes are filling up.  See what is available by clicking here.  We've added one new class - 'ZIP It' - a fun zipper pouch cut on the bias with a chunky, large zipper.  If any class is full, please call the shop to be placed on a wait list (651 340 8263).  We call people on the wait list all of the time.

 

While supplies last: 

Vintage Wool 50% off

Christmas Fabric 25% off

 

Sale Fabrics now 50% off through the end of the year.

The more I sell the more I can put on sale.

 

 

We have new fabrics from several different collections from Stof. Some are additions to previous collections. Click here to purchase them on the website. This is 'Hush A Bye Woods' and 'Dawn':

 

 

'Blooming Garden' and 'Roadside Flowers':

 

 

'Avalana Jersey Knits': 

 

 

'Capsules Pine Lullaby' from Art Gallery includes both cotton and knit prints. These are the knits. The last one is from Stof, but it went so well with the baby theme, we included it here.  Click here to purchase the collection on the website.

 

 

These are the quilting cottons.  The first picture is the panel with a close up of the center.

'Botanica' by Dan Morris is from QT Fabrics.  Click here to purchase it on the website.

 

 

We've added new colors to our 'Quilter's Linen' collection from Robert Kaufman. Come in to see all the colors we have.

 

Have a great day tomorrow.  See you soon,

Faye

 

New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

I hope you saw the email about our classes.  Some have already filled.  Click here to sign up.

Before we go any further I want to let you know that I looking for a new person to work on the emails and website.  Kris has been great but wants to move on.  We will be changing websites soon and working with a new program.  Right now, as many of you know, my website is not device responsive.  We hope to make this transition early next year.  If you are interested please call me or come in the store.  Although it may not matter once we transition to the new website, we are entirely Mac based.

The sale goes on:

While supplies last: 

Vintage Wool 50% off

Christmas Fabric 25% off

 

Sale Fabrics now 50% off through the end of the year.

The more I sell the more I can put on sale.

 

'The Ghastlies' from Alexander Henry are back!  This time it is all about romance - I think they intended these to be a Valentine's Day theme. The top row is three prints in the more subdued colorway.  All of the other prints are from the brighter colorway. 

 

Also from Alexander Henry, we have one print from three different collections: 'Home Sewing is Easy', 'Cool Cats', and 'Big Bites'.  All are large scale prints with a bit of humor.  Purchase all the Alexander Henry collections by clicking here.

 

 

'Breeze', the new collection from Zin Chic, is from Moda.  Click here to purchase it on the website.  You'll need to come in the store to see just how cool these oversized stripes are.

 

 

See you soon,

 

Faye

 

New Kits and New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

Keep an eye out for our class offerings for early 2020.  We are almost ready to publish them to the website.  There are a lot of great classes happening.  New classes in quilts, bags and clothing are on the list as well as returning favorites.  There will be a link in next week's email no matter what.

We have two new kits.  Stop in or call the shop to order (651 340 8263).

This is 'Shattered'.  It uses beautiful digital ombre fabrics from P&B.  The Thangles paper piecing method is used to make the half-square-triangles for perfect sizing every time.  It measures 57" x 80". 

'Wild Birds' is 51" x 51".  It's a simple pattern great for the digital panels from P&B.  Any kid of any age would love this quilt.

We won't let you forget about the sale:

While supplies last: 

Vintage Wool 50% off

Christmas Fabric 25% off

 

Sale Fabrics now 50% off through the end of the year.

The more I sell the more I can put on sale.

 

We have three collections from Art Gallery.  Purchase all the collections on the website by clicking here.  This is 'Maara' by Alexandra Bordallo.  It has an African travel theme and great colors.

I ordered a couple of basic florals from 'Merriweather':

I reordered some b/w prints from Art Gallery (they make the best) because we needed to 'beef up the section'.  These prints are from 'Capsules: Raise the Volume' and 'Capsules: Lower the Volume':  

'Reflections' by Edward Selkirk and Norm Olson is from Northcott Fabrics.  The Harbor panel is 28" x wof and the Urban panel is 36"x wof.  Purchase the collection on the website by clicking here.

We now have two Charley Harper prints in knit.  Click here to purchase them on the website.

See you soon,

Faye

 

 

New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

Don't forget the sale.  We've added our Christmas fabrics to the list.  Remaining Halloween fabrics are now 50% off.

While supplies last: 

Vintage Wool 50% off

Christmas Fabric 25% off

 

Sale Fabrics now 50% off through the end of the year.

The more I sell the more I can put on sale.

We are starting to put together our list of winter and early spring classes.  I'm really excited about the breadth of classes.  Many popular classes return and we have some great new offerings.  I'm hoping to have it on the website in the next couple of weeks.  Look for the announcement in your emails.

There's been a little snow in the air, so it's time to think flannel.  'Mammoth Flannel' is from Robert Kaufman.  These were tremendously successful last year, and this year we have new designs. These double sided brushed, yarn dyed flannels are perfect for your winter projects.  We have one underway that you are sure to love.  Click here to purchase it on the website.

'Painted Meadow' by Robin Pickens is from Moda.  Once again, her florals are wonderful.  Purchase it on the website by clicking here.

'Eclectic Elements' by Tim Holtz is from Free Spirit.  These make great backgrounds for any fusible or pieced quilt.  Click here to purchase it on the website.

 

'Far, Far Away' is from Windham.  Heather Ross has outdone herself this time.  I love them.  There may be a project in my future!  Click here to purchase it on the website.

See you soon,

Faye

New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

Rose and I got back from market Monday night.  It was a lot to do in just three days.  We were able to find some great new things for you.  Stay tuned in the coming months to see what's new out there.

The 'Lola' kit and fabric are back in stock! 'Lola' measures 40" x 53".  Call us for a kit (651 340 8263) or purchase the fabric on the website by clicking here.

 

The sale continues.

While supplies last: 

Vintage Wool 50% off

Halloween fabric 25% off

 

Sale Fabrics now 50% off through the end of the year.

The more I sell the more I can put on sale.

 

'Land Art' by Odile Bailloeul is from Free Spirit.  Click here to purchase it on the website.  The large animals are almost gone!

We have two collections from Cotton & Steel.  Purchase both collections by clicking here.  This is 'Girl's Club'.  I just love it.  It's fun, it's wacky and could make some wonderful projects:

These fabrics are additions to 'By the Seaside' by Aan Zee.  It is always nice to get in more grey for baby and kid quilts:

 

We also have two collections from RJR.  Click here to purchase them on the website.  This is 'Shiny Objects'.  There is just a touch of metallic in the big flower's center.  The flower measures approximately 4½".  The other fabrics have a little more metallic:

'Lilac & Sage' has a copper metallic.  The floral on the left is a larger scale than the right one.  Unfortunately, the manufacturer's pictures were not to scale:

See you soon,

Faye

 

 

 

New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,  

Rose and I will be leaving for Quilt Market later this week.  We are looking forward to getting away and seeing what's new out there.  I've already purchased many fabrics and seen some great new notions on the internet.  I'll check them out while I'm there.  Follow us on Instagram if you want to see pictures!  One of the best things - Houston will be sunny and about 70°.  I'm sure we all agree that it is way too cold and rainy this fall.

While supplies last: 

Vintage Wool 50% off

Halloween fabric 25% off

 

Sale Fabrics now 50% off through the end of the year.

The more I sell the more I can put on sale.

 

 

The newest collection from Andover is 'Declassified' by Guicy Guice.  We have a great new quilt, kit and class coming this winter.  I can't wait for the sample.  Jamie is working hard on it.  She's shown me a couple of pictures.  Click here to purchase it on the website.

 

 

We have two new collections from Windham.  This is 'Fantasy' by Sally Kelly.  In my opinion this is the best collection I have seen in a while.  It combines a 'pen & ink' style of illustration with an updated Liberty of London look.  Purchase both collections on the website by clicking here.

 

'Bear Camp' is a great outdoorsy collection for kids.  Love the camping theme:

 

 

See you soon,

 

Faye

 

New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

The sale is still going on:

While supplies last: 

Vintage Wool 50% off

Halloween fabric 25% off

 

Sale Fabrics now 50% off through the end of the year.

The more I sell the more I can put on sale.

 

I haven't mentioned our classes lately because they all filled so quickly.  But there is still room in the Bag Workshop happening Saturday, November 16th.  This class is for those of you who want to challenge yourselves with your next project.  Maybe you've never used the foam or worked with the zippers by the yard before.  Or, you just want to do a pattern that will take you to the next level of bag making.  Click here to view the details.

The new Charley Harper collection from Birch Fabrics is surprisingly without birds.  This is 'Cats & Raccs'.  I only purchased one cat fabric because all of the others were reprints.  All of the raccoons are new pieces and they are very fun.  Click here to purchase it on the website.  

'You, Me & the Trees' by Colleen Overman is from Clothworks.  Purchase it on the website by clicking here.

We have two collections from P&B Textiles.  Click here to purchase them on the website.  This is 'Wild Birds' by Kim Green.  The first picture is the panel.

'Off the Grid':

 

We have new batiks from Hoffman.  Purchase them on the website by clicking here.

See you soon,

Faye

 

New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

Remember the sale.  The more fabric that is purchased at 50% off will mean new bolts get onto the 50% off shelves.

While supplies last: 

Vintage Wool 50% off

Halloween fabric 25% off

 

Sale Fabrics now 50% off through the end of the year.

 

'Baja' from Free Spirit has such great soft colors.  We loved it so much we've put together a kit.  This is 'Myrtle, Stan and Bob'.  It measures 51" x 60".  If you'd like a kit, call us (651 340 8263).  We can hold it for you or ship it.

This is the collection.  Click here to purchase it on the website.

The next two collections feature metallics.   This is 'Rhapsody' from Makower.  Purchase it on the website by clicking here.

'Shimmer' by Deborah Edwards is from Northcott.  Click here to purchase it on the website.

Below, 'Ellie' is from Windham Fabrics.  It was too fun to pass up.  Click here to purchase it on the website.  

See you soon,

Faye



 

Kits and New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

We have a few specials starting now:

 

While supplies last: 

Vintage Wool 50% off

Halloween fabric 25% off

 

Sale Fabrics now 50% off through the end of the year.

 

We have four new kits to show you.  You can either come into the store to see it in person or call us and we can ship it out to you.  651-340-8263

We just finished our 'Spectacular Savanna' quilt designed by Elizabeth Hartman.  I absolutely love it!  The kit uses Elizabeth’s fabrics plus many of the new Essex’s colors.  Her sample was so cute I did something I rarely do which is choose fabrics for our kits exactly like the designer’s sample.  Bridget, our sample maker, said that this quilt was really fun to make.  The quilt is sized as a small twin size (64” x 84”), just perfect for those getting their first “big kid” bed.  I also think this is a great quilt for kids of any age.

 

We also made and kitted Elizabeth’s baby quilt ‘Lana Lemur’.  We had to do it once we got in her Lemur fabric that we put on the back. The baby size measures 36’ x 45”.  It is perfect for those moms who want to keep their baby quilt skewed toward grey.

This is the backing fabric we used.  For reference, the lemurs are approximately 2" high.

 

Our last 'Four Square' quilt was so well liked we decided to make another once we received Gingiber’s new ‘Bramble' collection.  Unlike the ‘Merriment’ holiday animals, these creatures can be out all year long.  This time we decided to use the black and white version of the animals.  Who doesn’t like a black and white and red quilt?  We threw in the olivey green because it was just the perfect accent color.  This quilt measures 56” square and makes a great throw for any age.  It is also a quick quilt to make and is perfect for any upcoming holiday gift.

 

'A Gathering' was a pattern I just had to make.  I saw the original at market and loved it.  I made ours with fun modern prints.  We have a starter pack if you wish to make a similar version.  If you feel that making the large wall hanging (49" x 57") is daunting, just make one row as a table runner.  Even the second and third row can be divided into smaller versions.  

I also think this pattern would look stunning partially made in wool with Sue Spargo stitches in her pearl cottons.  Or, even as a more traditional wool appliqué with blanket stitching.  There are endless possibilities here.

 

 

New Arrivals:

 

The new Tula Pink collection is 'Monkey Wrench' from Free Spirit.  I didn't buy much since I have such a hard time selling her fabric.  I had to have a little monkeys and bananas though.  Click here to purchase it on the website.

 

 

'Cool Cats' is from Makower Fabrics.  The cats are very Japanese inspired.  Purchase it on the website by clicking here.  The first fabric is a panel.

 

Don't forget to come in and look at the sale fabrics.  More will be put on sale once we sell more and have more room.  See you soon,

 

Faye