Twin Cities Quilting

New Arrivals & Pattern Correction

Hi Everyone,

Sometimes I have mental blocks.  We all do.  But this one of mine was really bad.  I made another mistake on the Animal Pillow pattern.  Even though I corrected one mistake in a previous email I still had a customer find another in the cutting instructions (read the next paragraph if you wish to know more about how I made the mistake).  The correction is that you need to cut twice as many rectangles out of the grunge dot fabrics:  Four at 4½" x 7½" and four at 4½" x 11½".  This is possible with the fat quarter you were given.  Cut four 4½" strips- cut them at 4¼" if they are a little too tight for 18" across the fat quarter.  4¼ will be fine for what you need to make.  No matter what, they need to be perpendicular to the selvage.  Next cut one rectangle of each size out of each strip.  Read the next paragraph if you a curious about how this happened.  Otherwise, skip to the new arrivals.

I think I have had more problems with the pillow patterns because I am making the pillows as well as writing the pattern.  Usually someone else is making the quilts rather than myself.  For this pattern I had help with figuring out the rectangle sizes and how to piece the block, although there were no cutting instructions.  I figured out how to put the pillow together and then about a week later went to write the pattern and misread the instructions I had been given.  Totally my bad.  Since the process for these pillows was different and I was rushing it to have it out for my regular customers prior to the MN Shop Hop things got overlooked.  It is so hard to proof your own work!

New Arrivals:

'Birds of Paradise' by Shirley Copperwhite is a new collection from Camelot Fabrics.  Purchase it here on the website.

I only purchased this one fabric from the 'Elliot Ave' collection from Cloud 9 Fabrics.  Click here to see it on the website.

We have a couple of collections from Art Gallery.  This is 'Little Clementine'.  

This is 'Virtuosa' by Bari J, also from Art Gallery.  Purchase both collections here on the website.

We haven't seen a lot from Moda lately, but these blenders are nice. This is 'Metropolis'.

And this is 'Mixologie'.  Click here to purchase both collections on the website.

See you soon,

Faye

Classes and New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

There is still time to get in on the sale.

September Sale

 

Tuesday, Sept. 25th - Saturday, Sept. 29th

25% off all red dot bolts (excludes basics and new arrivals)

 

50% off all sale fabric

(½ yard minimum cut)

Classes:

We have some great classes this fall.  Jamie is teaching 'Sedona' starting on Oct. 18.  This is a mini block of the month that uses the mini quick curve ruler.

I will be teaching 'Beginning Free Motion Quilting' on Oct. 20.

For those wanting to branch out into  making clothes, we have 'My First Garment' taught by Linda Heimerl on Oct 23.  This basic shirt pattern will be used and we chose double gauze as the fabric.  It feels lovely!

If you are into bags, Pam Ehlers will be teaching 'Bag Basics' on Oct. 27th.  

Click here to see a list of all the classes and then follow the links to get more information on individual classes.

New Arrivals:

We have new fabric from Alexander Henry.  They make such great larger prints.  Not to mention, I had to buy those hotdogs!  Anyone ready for a picnic - well, maybe you can make something for next year's picnics.  Click here to purchase on the website.

This is 'Safari Swank' from Northcott Fabric.  So cute and great colors.  Purchase on the website here.

 

Don't forget to stop in for the sale,

Faye
 

 

New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

We have a new collection from Art Gallery.  This is 'Stargazer'.  I love it!  And I'm sure the moms who want a more neutral palette will like it too.  Click here to purchase on the website.

We only purchased one bolt from two different Alexander Henry collections.  The first picture is from  'Looking Sharp', and the second is from 'Caetana'.  Click here to purchase them on the website.

It's time to start thinking Christmas quilts.  This is 'Winter White 3' by Lynnea Washburn from Robert Kaufmann Fabrics. The first picture is the panel.  Click here to purchase on the website.

 

There is still time to get on the bus. Our Friday, July 27th buses are full but there is still room on July 28th, August 3rd and 4th.  Click here to sign up.

 

And don't forget the great finishing prize for the metro section this year.  

See you soon, 

Faye

 

 

New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

We have two new collections from QT Fabrics.  This fun and sassy collection is 'City Gals' by Caroline Benchetrit.  We have a great kit with these fabrics.  Come in and see!

And this is 'Aziza'.  Purchase both collections by clicking here.

'Precious Metals' is from RJR Fabrics.  Click here to purchase on the website.

This is 'Mulberry Bloom' by Sara Berrenson from Camelot Fabrics.  Purchase it here on the website.

There is still time to get on the bus. Our Friday, July 27th buses are full but there is still room on July 28th, August 3rd and 4th.  Click here to sign up.

 

Stop in the shop to see the great finishing prize for the metro section this year.  

See you soon, 

Faye

 

 

New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

We have new fabric from Contempo.  This is 'Printology' from Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr.  I didn't buy much but thought these were really cute.  Click here to purchase on the website.

We have some new batiks from Banyan Batiks.  This is a new company I'm trying out.  Their designs are fresh and new.  We'll see how they fly with batik lovers out there.  I have some holiday batiks coming from them are really great.  They should be here soon.  Click here to purchase on the website.

From P&B Textiles, we have some great new blenders.  This is 'Bahara'.  The pictures below do not do it justice.  These prints have great depth and intense color.  Purchase it on the website by clicking here.  

The 2018 Quilt MN Shop Hop is coming up fast.  We are working quickly on some great kits for you to purchase.  I hope to have them to show in an email in the next two weeks.  Click here to sign up for the bus.

 

Don't forget, we have a great finishing prize for the metro section this year.  Samples are in the store and we are getting great compliments on this hand-crafted bag.

See you soon, 

Faye

 

 

New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

We have new fabrics from Art Gallery.  The first is 'Loved to Pieces' by Mister Domestic.  The linear hexie flowers make  great stripe for sashings and borders.

You may recognize this print from a few years ago.  They've recolored it for a new collection.  It's great for backgrounds.  Click here to purchase both collections on the website.  

This next collection, 'Horizons' by Kathy Doughty, is from Free Spirit Fabrics. It is the fabric that this year's Block of the Month quilt uses.  It is extremely colorful with great prints.  Click here to purchase on the website.

Don't forget to sign up for the Quilt MN Shop Hop bus by clicking here.

 

See you soon,

Faye

 

New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

It's finally here!  We've received our shipment of this year's Quilt MN fabric.  

I'll let you in on a little known secret.  When I open up the shipments of fabric many times I have buyer's remorse.  Most of the time when I order fabric it is months in advance and I only see photocopies of the prints.  Part of the remorse is about how our memory plays tricks on us.  The image of the fabric in my mind is not what I see when I open the box and therefore I can be disappointed in the actual prints. When opening the box, I quickly try to turn my thoughts around because most fabrics have some great design to them.  

But this time I was surprised.  I liked the fabrics so much more than the images I had seen on paper way back in January.  The prints were not as juvenile as I had anticipated, the images were cuter than I remembered, and looking at the two color ways by separating out the bolts they were very nice all together.  It was also nice to have the addition of a couple of bolts of flannel.

Click here to purchase on the website.

These two prints are available in flannel.

There is still time and space to get on the bus for the Shop Hop.  Click here to sign up.

See you soon,

Faye

 

New Arrivals, Bus and Class

Hi Everyone,

Don't forget to click here to sign up for the Quilt MN bus tour.  It'll be here before you know it.  As of now, there are only 15 seats left on the Friday, July 27th bus leaving from Roseville.  Also, the Mn Shop Hop fabrics are due to arrive this Friday.

 

There are still a few openings for the 'Summit' class.  Learn how to construct these great octagons with kites using the Creative Grid Spiderweb ruler.  The quilt measures 58" x70". The class meets Wednesday, June 6 from 6-8:30 pm.  Click here to sign up.

 

New Arrivals:

We have boxes and boxes of new fabric coming in the door, most of it from Robert Kaufman.  They have continued their line of Impressionist painters with 'Renoir'.  The first four pictures are  the panels.  

Also from Robert Kaufman, we have 'Chalk and Charcoal' by Jennifer Sampou.  We also got the 2 ½" strips Roll-Ups for this collection.  Purchase both collections here on the website. 

Stop in and see what's new.

Faye

 

New Arrivals and New Kits

Hi Everyone,

We have two new kits to tell you about.  Although we no longer put kits for sale up on the website, please feel free to call us.  We can either set the kit aside for you or put it in the mail.  651-340-8263

The first is a second colorway of 'Twilight'.  It measures 50" x 60".  The first quilt was gorgeous with blues and oranges.  I can't believe that this one is even better, but it is.

We've been giving demos of the Creative Grid Spiderweb ruler since this quilt went up in the store.  'Summit' measures 58" x70".  We are having a class on how to construct these great octagons with kites.  The class meets Wednesday, June 6 from 6-8:30 pm.  Click here to sign up.  

New Arrivals:

'Jungle Fever' is the new kids fabric from Clothworks. The first picture is the panel. Purchase it here on the website. So cute!

These are the new 'Bedrock' blenders from Windham Fabrics.  The variation of value in each fabric makes them easy to use in any project.  Click here to purchase it on the website.

Don't forget, we are now signing people up for the Quilt Minnesota Metro Section buses.  Get a seat while they are still available.  Click here to sign up.

See you soon,

Faye

New Arrivals

Hi Everyone,

First, I want to thank everyone who joined us for the Twin Cities Shop Hop.  We had a great time and hope you did too.

And now we can get ready for the Quilt MN Shop Hop.  Click here to sign up for the bus.  You can also view and purchase the fabrics online by clicking here.  I'm sure the fabrics will be in the store shortly.  They generally show up mid May.  

We have new fabric from Windham Fabrics.  This is 'Paint The Town'.  Click here to see it on the website.

See you soon,

Faye