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May 27th, 2021
Best of the Triangle
Please help us win Best Fabric Store of the Triangle for the 4th straight year! It all comes down to your votes.
Voting runs through 6/13/21!
What's New?
Enjoy this little tour of what's new, and click on any picture to see more or to shop online.
Whispering Pines is a stunning portrait of mountains, pine trees, and coordinating prints in opulent shades of teals, blues, and browns. By Melanie Samra for Northcott.
The Bon Voyage colllection is inspired by tiles and pottery from travels to distant shores. By Norwegian designer Tone Finnanger for Tilda's World.
Vanessa Lillrose and Linda Fitch drew these teeny pets while reminiscing about beloved pets past. By Wishwell for Robert Kaufman.
Arriving 5/28/21!
Inspired by the iconic Alice in Wonderland illustrations, this collection features Alice, the Red Queen, and all of their quirky companions, in Tula's signature colors. By Tula Pink for Free Spirit.
Cotton candy trees, watercolor clouds and blossoms that look a bit like gumballs. This is MoMo’s delightful vision of a fantasy forest. By MoMo for Moda Fabrics.
This collection by Dan Morris has ocean-themed designs with rich, nautical colors and layered textural elements. This QTique collection integrates the technology of digital printing with the aesthetic and traditional weave of batiks.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Your heart will grow three sizes as you make and gift projects with everyone's favorite Grinch. This fun collection includes a Grinch Advent Calendar panel. By Dr. Seuss Enterprises for Robert Kaufman.
Smiling jack-o'-lanterns, black cats and festive skulls create a magical mix in the Spirit of Halloween Collection by Cori Dantini. By Free Spirit Fabrics.
CQC T-Shirts
Pre-order your own buttery-soft Cary Quilting Company t-shirt and wear it with pride!
Delivery is expected at the beginning of June.
Two Trunk Shows are here!
By Annie - with over 20 bags and patterns.
Tilda's World - with inspiration for our new fabric collection.
Watch social media for opening dates.
Prepare to be absolutely wowed!
New Classes for you
Double Zip Gear Bag Class with Tiffany
June 1 & 4, 10 am - 2 pm
This ByAnnie Gear bag is perfect for toiletries, electronic gear or just about anything! The top has a double zip opening that gives full access to the roomy interior. There are two exterior zippered pockets, two mesh inside pockets and a sturdy carrying handle. Makes a great Father's Day or Graduation gift!
7/31, 8/14, & 9/11, 1:30 - 4:30
In this multi-session class, Kim will break down the various parts of this quilt into workable sections and teach you how to use the rulers for each block section as needed.
This quilt has 3 sizes, is Fat Quarter friendly, and uses the Studio 180 Tucker Trimmer 1, V-Block, and Corner Pop rulers. Kim's sample is the lap quilt size and used 8 Fat Quarters.
Remarkable Rectangles with Vicki
June 15, 1-4 pm
Bored with half-square triangles? Why not go rectangular? In the Remarkable Rectangles class, you will learn several techniques for creating accurate half-rectangle triangle blocks of any size, and get acquainted with some tools of the trade. You will be introduced to a number of methods, each with its own pros and cons, then apply that knowledge to create blocks and experiment with a variety of layouts.
Templates and take-home instructions will be provided.
June 12th: 1:00 - 4:00
Participants should have good understanding of the basics of quilt binding in order to benefit from this class. This is NOT a beginner level class; it aims to develop your binding skills. Learn lots of ways to bind a quilt!
Under Cover (Sewing Machine Cover) Class with Sue
June 14, 21, & 28, 10:30 - 1:00
Learn to make the Under Cover Sewing Machine Cover from Patterns By Annie. Class instruction includes cutting, quilting and constructing this cover using the step by step instructions provided with the pattern. You can customize the cover to fit a specific machine and learn how to use various techniques featured in ByAnnie patterns.
Clam Up Zippered Case Class with Tiffany
June 25, 10:30 - 2:30
Make this fun ByAnnie Bag in two sizes, small and extra large. This fun little bag is perfect for storing makeup, or small sewing supplies, and is fast and easy to make.
Learn about all of our classes on our website. You can search by date, by instructor, or by class type. All classes are mask-required. Our Meeting Center is large, with space to spread out.
Dates to Note
May 31: We are OPEN on Memorial Day
Now: Quilter's Trek kit pre-orders and Cary Quilting T-Shirt pre-orders
Through June 6: Common Threads quilt show in our Meeting Center
Through June 9: Tilda World Trunk Show is in the shop
Through June 13: Best of the Triangle voting is open at indyweek.com. Please vote for Cary Quilting as Best Fabric Store in the Triangle!
June 21: The first day of Quilter's Trek
Through June 30: By Annie Trunk Show is in the shop
July 4: Closed for Independence Day
July 18: Closed for a CQC staff fun day at the Retreat at Lake Gaston
Longarm Quilting Updates
We offer appointments with our terrific longarm quilting team of Linda, Katherine, and Christy.
This lovely quilt is a recent finish for Barbara E. The quilting pattern is Curly Weave. She was inspired by some curved piecing in a shop sample. We love it!
Win a Sewing Machine!
We love our friends over at Capital Sew and Quilt, and you will too when you hear that they have placed a machine to give away in our shop! Come in and complete an entry form to WIN this Juki sewing machine. The winner will be drawn at the end of August.
Capital Sew and Quilt also supplies our loaner machines for our classes - thanks!
Juki HZL-70HW, a $499 value!
Join our Sew and Tell group on Facebook
Free, fun, and helpful, this active 1,200+ member group is the perfect place to post your makes, get advice, or ask questions. We hope to see your next creations here soon!
Quilter Lanakila A. used our Fat Quarter Frenzy bundles to create this donation quilt for a teenager. We love it!
Plan your next quilting retreat at the beautiful lakehouse
Available dates through 2021:
June 6 - 13
August 8-21
Sept. 19-21
Sept. 26 - 29
Nov. 1 - Nov. 9
Nov. 15 - Nov. 21
Nov. 29 - Dec. 22
Kits for Pre-Order
Pre-order one of these beauties today. Click the pictures to learn more. Both are expected to sell out, so don't delay!
Quilter's Trek 2021
Choose your favorite scarf fabrics to dress "Cotton", our polar bear for every holiday!
Quilter's Trek begins on June 21st.
Did you know that we get all online orders out the door within 24 hours? If we have questions, we will call you within a day, too. Expect your order quickly with Cary Quilting Company!
We have new videos from the shop every weekday on Facebook and YouTube.
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Are Masks Required at Cary Quilting Company?
Currently, masks are required to shop with us and to take classes with us. We are reviewing our policy on a weekly basis, and you can always read our most recent policy on our website. Our decisions are based first and foremost on the comfort and safety of our amazing staff and their families, and secondly on the current infection rate data for our county.
We are searching for new vendors for our next Handmade Market, to be held in October 2021. Please write Christy with interest: christybaldridge@yahoo.com
Free Pattern
Illustrated Squares is made with the beautiful Illustrations collection by Alli K Design for Moda Fabrics. Find everything you need to make this quilt right in the shop!
