This Saturday (6-20-26) those in our applique Saturday Sampler program will meet at 9:00am. The session will be a little shorter this month, lasting until only 9:45, but will still be packed with information and inspiration. Be sure to bring your block from last month, and any questions you have. We think you’re going to like the next block in your “Window Garden”!

Starry Night Block of the Month ~ Wrap Up Meeting

Date change - Saturday ~ July 18th ~ 12:00pm

We are so looking forward to seeing the foundation pieced blocks you created over the last months! We want to share that we have adjusted the original schedule a bit. Our final session (a chance to show off your work!) will now be held mid July - plenty of time to stitch a few more blocks?!!! Isn’t Bonnie’s version of the quilt, shown here, fabulous?!

Comfort Cases Maker Reception

Saturday ~ June 27th ~ 1:00pm

Several weeks back we dropped off 186 quilts at Comfort Cases in Maryland! You are amazing - your quilts are wonderful! From the young man that helped ferry the bins inside, to the woman that greeted us - everyone was most impressed, and so very grateful. Each quilt, your special creations, will go to a child entering the foster care system. We would like to thank you for your efforts with a special reception in the shop on Saturday, June 27th. We will share stories, goodies, and thank you gifts - we so hope you will be able to attend. Please RSVP by June 24th

The year seems to be flying by - I can’t believe it’s almost time for the All Mid-Atlantic Shop Hop to begin! The July and August hop includes shops in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. There will be so much to see, and so many people to meet, as you journey from shop to shop. Be sure to stop in soon to purchase the event magazine - it contains all the info you need for the hop (including the passport, individual shop info, articles, and patterns that feature the 2026 commemorative fabric group - state parks are the focus this time!!!). Magazine $13.99

Simple Whatnots Club

Thursday ~ June 25th ~ 10:30am

I’ve begun planning, and even stitching a bit, for next week's Simple Whatnots Club meeting. This month we will share the next steps in the series quilts being offered this year, and we will move on to the next 2026 petite quilt. Star Drifts, the petite quilt, is composed of eight pointed star blocks, and a pieced four-patch alternate block. The alternate block is quite interesting - it’s made up of rectangles rather than, the far more common, squares. I’m contemplating changing the colors this time. How about very light stars on dark blue backgrounds? You’ll have to join us for the meeting to see how the little quilt turns out! Fee $6.00 per session (fee includes pattern)

Christmas in July at QC!

July 13th to 18th

Holiday fabric collections continue to stream into the shop. Just today we received groups from Moda, Benartex, and Riley Blake. As you might expect, we have projects in mind for almost every single piece! We are currently stitching up a storm so we can host a wintery showcase in the middle of summer! When you stop in mid July you will find holiday quilts, pillows, table runners and gift items - each something you might want to make as a gift or decoration. Of course, there will be a chance to win a holiday themed package, and even a little gift just for stopping to take it all in - a fun distraction from the heat of the summer!

Not all the new arrivals are holiday prints. Heart & Home, new from Henry Glass, is quite lovely. Janet Nesbitt’s prints have a classic feel in deep rich reds, rose, and cream. While they certainly could be used for holiday projects, they are technically an “everyday” collection. They would easily work in with your Kim Diehl and Jo Morton pieces - expanding the color just a little, making for perfect borders and binding options!

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