Good gracious, hard to believe - it’s the start of a new year and the start of a new applique Saturday Sampler program here in the shop!!! Window Garden, our exclusive 2026 design, includes thirteen 8” x 14” blocks featuring brightly colored, imaginary blooms sprouting from flower pots or vases. If you are registered for the program, please join us at 9:00am this Saturday (1-17-26) to get the project started. We will share project details, the first kit in the series, and an introduction to the techniques we will use to construct the applique blocks. While the program is full, those not registered will be able to get the block kits for $12.95 per month (please ask about purchasing them when you next visit). Also, we will be crowded on Saturday - there is parking in back of the shop, as well as in the front. Consider wearing your boots and walking carefully when in the lot or along the street! Have I mentioned how much I detest winter?!!!

Starry Block of the Month Intro Session

Saturday ~ January 17th ~ 12:00pm

Those registered for Starry, a stunning Carol Doak foundation pieced block series, will meet at 12:00pm this Saturday. This in-person session will focus on fabric selection for the project, and two different foundation piecing techniques. We can’t wait to share the project with you - this could be your quilting master work!!!

QC Fat Quarter Fling!

Saturday ~ January 17th 

New Year’s festivities are a little different here… We figure there is no better time to start a new project, and no better way to get started, than at our Fat Quarter Fling! During the Fling, on Saturday the 17th, every in stock, pre-cut fat quarter will be just $1.38 (as we begin our 38th year!). You will find individual fat quarters in a rainbow of colors, and stacks of fat quarters, all over the shop - all offered at the Fling price! You will also have a chance to fling a little fabric to win, you guessed it, a little more fabric! It’s usually pretty crazy during this event, but it’s a fun crazy… 

PS If you have our 2026 QC Date Book be sure to check it for more information about the Fling!

Local Quilt Shop Day at QC

Saturday ~ January 24th!

Next Saturday, the 24th, we will join in a worldwide event designed to raise awareness of the importance of local quilt shops - the importance of a place to be inspired, to learn, to make new friends! There will be Local Quilt Shop Day prizes to be won, new displays to enjoy, and treats of both the sweet and fabric variety. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Be sure to check us out on Facebook and Instagram this week for a chance to enter drawings for “color of the year” fat quarter stacks - we will hold the drawing at the end of the day next Saturday!

The 3-Yard Quilts crowd is at it again! Their newest book, Make It Scrappy With 3-Yard Quilts, premiered on Tuesday! Each of the eight wonderful new designs is shown made with just three fabrics, but then a scrap strategy is also shared for each. A section detailing information about print scale, and color will help you understand how to put your scraps in play. This is a great addition to Fabric Cafe’s 3-Yard Quilt book lineup - wait till you see our version of its Whimsy pattern - we hope to have it in the shop very soon! Book $19.99

To repeat - it is likely to be very busy here this week. Please watch for ice, other cars, and people in the parking lots!!!!

Please note ~ current shop hours are 10:00am-4:00pm Monday thru Saturday.