Newsletter

November 2, 2018

What's New?

Winter Garden

A frosty morning in the countryside, clear and crisp. Featuring pretty moths, seed heads and tiny flowers. By Lewis and Irene.

French Press

French Press is a striking blender from Kathy Hall for Andover Fabrics. Bright tone on tones with a striped texture.

Lil' Sweeties

Delicate drawings and soft colors create stylish and on–trend sophisticated nursery décor possibilities. These Lil' Sweeties will be sure to steal your heart. By Turnowsky for QT Fabrics.

Bear Hug

Join us in the starry wilderness where cloudberries grow amongst slender birch trees. A Nordic inspired collection by Lewis and Irene.

Dakarai

Dakarai by Scion is a collection of contemporary abstract designs in a palette of chalky brights and dusky pastels. By Scion for Free Spirit.

Emelia's Dream

Inspired by a young girl who started sewing like crazy when she received a donated sewing machine, Blank Quilting was moved to create a collection that young girls could use in their sewing projects.

It's time to vote for your favorite quilts in our 2nd Annual Challenging Fabric Challenge!

Vote here!

The bags of fabric have all been purchased, 18 quilts (!) have been finished, and the "challenging fabric" has been used!

Now it's time to vote for your favorites! You can vote once online and once in the shop through November 15th.

The three quilts with the most votes will earn shop gift cards for their quilters! To learn more about this challenge, read our blog post here.

Classes at Cary Quilting Company

We have amazing instructors and a great array of classes for you.
A few of our upcoming classes are featured below, but many more are available online.

We have new sewing machines for you to use, free of charge, courtesy of Capital Sew & Quilt in Cary.

Sign up online and we will send your supply list via email.

Beginners' Paper Piecing with Rosi

November 3rd, 9:30 - 12:30

Join Rosi to learn the basics of foundation paper piecing. You will be working on 3 paper pieced blocks. We will cover correct sewing machine adjustment, fabric preparation, cutting, sewing and trimming techniques to achieve amazing results.

Painting on a Silk Scarf with Kathie

November 11, 10:30 - 4:30

Come learn how to use Marabu Contour Pens and silk paint to create your own unique scarf for yourself or as a gift.

This class is for any skill set, ages 16 and up

No need to shop, we will provide all supplies needed!

Two-Fabric Bargello Quilt Class with Kim

November 17, 12:30 - 4:00

Make this quick bargello quilt using just 2 fabrics. Pick your favorite Ombre and pair it with a complementary or contrasting fabric for the pop. It is faster and easier than a traditional bargello and Kim will help you navigate the pattern.

Longarm Quilting News

Quilts brought to us this week are scheduled for return during the first week of December.

Don't wait to get your holiday gift quilts brought in!

Did you know that we also offer machine binding services? Let us help you finish up before the holidays!

Upcoming Block of the Month, Quilt-Alongs, and Mystery Programs at Cary Quilting Company

Join Roberta for this sparking Block of the Month / Quilt-along! Incandescence begins in November.

Zen Chic has created a modern BOM to die for! Sign up for Spotted More Paper, starting in January.

Like more traditional quilts? Make several with Sabrina Thompson in one of two Whatnots Clubs, offered on Tuesday or Saturdays, starting in January 2019!

Craving a different kind of adventure? Join one of Rosi's upcoming Mystery Quilt Clubs! Her quilts are always amazing, and have earned ribbons in tough competitions.

Dorcas Ministries Quilt Auction

Thanks to many of you for donating over 50 amazing quilts to this worthwhile cause! The auction is active and runs through November 5th. Read here for details.

Meeting Center

Our Meeting Center is available for you! We often have availability on evenings and Sunday mornings. Please share the news.

(More rentals = more money for more fabric in the shop!) :)

Learn More

Show and Tell

Did you know that we have a Show and Tell page on Facebook, just for showing off what you've created?

This mesmerizing quilt was made by Stephanie H. for her son.

Holiday Closings

November 21: We will close at 3 pm to start cooking

November 22: We will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday

Shopping Early?

Choose the gift they're sure to appreciate! Choose any denomination, use in the shop or online without expiration!

New Shop Phone System

Starting today, when you call the shop, you will get prompts to help route you to the right person quickly. There are also easy ways to hear our shop and holiday hours as well as directions to the shop. We hope that it will be a better experience for you! The staff is also grateful for less walking our phones all over the 6,000 square foot shop!

Free Pattern

Enjoy this free pattern by Jane Dixon for Andover Fabrics. This quilt finishes at 60" x 84" and uses the beautifully colored fabrics from the French Press collection, available in the shop.