Greetings! Christmas is past and we’re getting back to the business of business here at A Stitch in Time! But our BUSINESS is to have fun! Here’s a little video to share a bit about this week’s Tuesday Technique and some new items in the shop. If you see something you’d like more information about just email us or give us a call! We’re working on our calendar to plug in all the classes so be sure to check here to get a peek of what’s in store. Scroll through the months! We have some new teachers with fun projects so I hope you find something you like. Only the class titles are listed for now, but check back in a few days for photos and descriptions of each. We also have some exciting Block of the Month programs that will begin in the early spring…let me tell you that they are both beautiful! Can’t wait to share them with you, but for now, grap a cup of coffee and enjoy our video!
Merry Christmas from A Stitch in Time!
Here is a little bit of Christmas cheer from all the elves at A Stitch in Time Quilt Shop!
An Heirloom Quilt Made from Silk Ties
Good Monday, Quilt lovers! Have I got a quilt for you to love today! Janet Raleigh has been working on this exquisite piece for several months and she recently brought it in for us to see. It is made entirely of silk ties! After carefully preparing the ties, she backed each with a very soft, woven tricot stabilizer before cutting them to size. Janet made twenty beautiful pineapple blocks to make this quilt. She then backed it with a hand dyed silk broadcloth and hand quilted it to make a true work of art that will be a treasured heirloom! Great job, Janet, and thank you for sharing!
Have you ever quilted with silk fabrics? A Stitch in Time carries a variety of silk fabrics, including hand dyed silk fat quarters (yardage is also available by special order). We also have a silk/cotton blend on the bolt in several colors. (Both entirely machine washable!) Quilting is outstanding on silk…add silk batting and backing and you have one delightful quilt! Even adding a fat quarter or two to your regular cotton fabrics will add a special touch.
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Show and Tell at A Stitch in Time
At one of our Tuesday Technique classes we happened to have the camera rolling during the show and tell session. I thought you might like to see the quilts and spur your creativity…or at least celebrate Karen and Linda’s accomplishments!
Christmas Ideas from A Stitch in Time
Hello fellow “crazy sewing for Christmas” friends! We have lots of ideas for fast projects for your Christmas giving at A Stitch in Time. We thought we’d share a few of them with you…if you need more ideas just pop in the shop! Or give us a call and we’ll send Santa on his way with anything you like! Enjoy!
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Baby Lock Schoolhouse at A Stitch in Time!
I thought yesterday was so much fun at A Stitch in Time! We held our first “Baby Lock Schoolhouse” and were packed in attendance! Everyone received patterns, a special sewing pin to wear and we all just enjoyed being together. Thank you to everyone that attended…my camera couldn’t fit you all in but I know who you are! Since this one was so much fun we’ll plan another! For more information about Baby Lock machines, just click on the photo…see why everyone loves Baby Lock!
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Extra, Extra, Read all About it: Beautiful New Fabrics at A Stitch in Time
I always feel like giving a shout out when we get new things in at A Stitch in Time! When I saw this fabric I knew it would make great tote bags and clothing…and as always: quilts! I have plans for the elephant print for a Christmas gift and when it’s done I’ll show you a picture!
The one below will be so cute in the ruffle pants pattern by Portabellopixie, right? It would also make a really cute border for a fast strip quilt. We have about 8 bolts in this line so come check it out. Very girly.
This is the Ruffle Pants pattern from Portabellopixie. We do have that pattern in stock!
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Curby’s Closet Patterns
Yesterday I shared with you our video of Tuesday Technique that featured the designs of Chris Anderson and her pattern company, “Curby’s Closet”. Today I want to share her beautiful website with you. You’ll find lots of information about Chris and see all her designs. She even has a boutique where she sells ready-made quilted baby shoes, cute little button dots and even pre-quilted fabric in sizes just perfect to make her little shoes! Go check it out…it’s packed with inspiration!
Just click on the photo below and you’ll be whisked away to her website. While there, be sure to sign up for her newsletter!
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“Tuesday Technique” at A Stitch in Time
Hello quilting and sewing friends! As you may know, A Stitch in Time offers a free weekly demo called “Tuesday Technique” (on Tuesdays!). We decided to video this week’s demo and show you a very cute project designed by Chris Anderson of “Curby’s Closet”. We all had such a great time yesterday…hope you have as much fun viewing! If you’d like to try the project just contact us and we’ll be happy to get supplies to you!
By the way…next Tuesday will be out last Tuesday Technique for the year. With the Holidays approaching we all need to focus on those preparations. I have several sewing and quilting projects to finish and countdown to Christmas has begun! And if you need a little inspiration (or want to share some inspiration with us) please stop in the shop!
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What’s New at A Stitch in Time?
Well, have a look-see in this video to find out! We have so many new fabrics and products! Christmas is just around the corner so it’s time to think about quick and easy projects to give and to decorate with. The new Amy Butler voiles and featherwale corduroys are really beautiful. I can just see them made into scarves, bags, quilts and garments. We have a voile quilt at the shop that is so soft and buttery…and the voile is 60″ wide so a horizontal strip quilt can be made very quickly and is the perfect size to cozy under. You can have it finished and wraped under the tree in record time! The courduroy is great as a quilt border, skirt or bag. Come on in and we’ll show you how!
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Happy Wednesday! Yesterday we had a great time at the book signing for Sulky’s newest book, “Fun With Sulky Blendables”! Joyce Drexler was here, along with several other contributors to the book. Carol Ingram, Patti Lee and Nancy Sapin (all with Sulky) always have inspiring ideas and they willingly shared their projects with all of us. Thanks to all that participated and attended!
We have a new video for you! Have a look at what’s new (including our new Koala Cabinets!)…we have a lot to be excited about at A Stitch in Time! If you see anything you like, we are just a phone call away!
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Quilts of Valor Group
Happy Day to you! It’s overcast outside so it’s a good day to be inside and sew!
Recently A Stitch in Time held our first “Under Our Wings” Quilts of Valor class. We had a great time as Peggy James (third from left) instructed everyone in a beautiful mystery quilt that she had designed. Peggy orchestrated the whole event; we had sewers, pressers, pinners, cutters, and “gofers”! Everyone was needed and one job was as important as the next. By the end of the afternoon all blocks were sewn and rows were coming to life. We’ll hold one more session to finish this one and then we look forward to making lots more! Peggy lined our quilts up to be sent to the front lines in Afghanistan, and she received donations from a two local veterans that we’ll use for postage to get them there. Thank you to every quilter that participated in this class, and thank you to Peggy for your heart for Quilts of Valor!
Click on the photo to go to the Quilts of Valor Foundation Website
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Starring Starling!
You may have read recent postings on my blog about A Stitch in Time’s “Dancing Batiks Quilt Retreat”, held this past August at the Cat Creek Lodge in Franklin, NC. Lucille Amos was our fearless leader (teacher). We had a wonderful time learning Judy Niemeyer’s unique techniques for paper piecing. She really does have wonderful patterns of fabulous quilts. Visit her website for a look-see.
Starling Bradley, Judy Niemeyer aficionado, was one of the attendees at the retreat. Her Dancing Batik quilt is coming along beautifully and I’m sure I’ll share it with you when she is finished. On a recent visit to our shop, however, she brought another Judy Niemeyer quilt she had made and I want to share that with you today. Accolades, Starling!
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New Fall Items at A Stitch in Time
Good Tuesday! I’m looking forward to Tuesday Technique today…got to go put the finishing touches on today’s project. But first, here’s a peek at what’s new at A Stitch in Time. Whether you like traditional or fun ‘n funky, there’s sure to be something you’ll find perfect for your Fall sewing! Think quilts, bags, table runners, clothing….
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Tillie’s Turtle!
A Stitch in Time’s Tuesday Technique class was a lot of fun yesterday! Before class, we always have “show and tell” and I wanted to share one item that I knew would just make you smile! Tillie Bohanan took our “Serendipity Turtle” quilt class (a Susan Carlson design). That turtle is NOT a print…it’s a cleverly designed fabric collage! She shared her finished project to raves. (And fyi, we DO have another class scheduled…won’t you join us?)
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