This Saturday (8-15-26) those in our applique Saturday Sampler program may stop in to pick up their kit at any point during the day. Yes, this is a grab and go month - meaning bring your block from last month to show this Saturday and we will share the next kit in the series as our gift. Your kit will include a new pattern for a funky bloom (actually a very stylized rendition of an orchid), and the fabrics needed for the flower and its vase. Keep stitching - your blocks are wonderful!

QC Pillowcase Race

Our 2026 Pillowcase Case Race is coming to an end (although no need to stop creating them - we take them and get them on their way all year long). Your race efforts are astounding! A huge number of them were picked up last week, as it was getting rather difficult to move around here. We will get the others you have brought for the race ready to travel on in the coming week, and then we will share a total for this year! Watch for details about our pillowcase maker reception in an upcoming newsletter. You truly make a difference with your stitching - thank you so much!

Villa Rosa Day at QC

Saturday ~ August 15th

We love the people and patterns connected with a favorite company, Villa Rosa. Over the years, they have released more than 750 patterns in their unique postcard format. We had so much fun celebrating their achievements last year that we decided to go for a repeat! On the 15th we will have new Villa Rosa models in place, showcasing some of the newest fabrics in the shop, and we will have lots of patterns available so you can pick a free in stock one as a gift. There will even be a chance to win a Villa Rosa packed door prize. The patterns really help us put wonderful fabrics into use - they can do the same for you!

QC Christmas Club 

Wednesday ~ August 19th ~ 10:30am

After our summer break, we are back to Christmas Club meetings this coming Wednesday. During each session we show projects we have made as gifts and then move on to information about a project from our club text, the book “Christmas Quilting: Festive Stitches”. The Annie’s publication features a range of projects, small to large, that will make wonderful gifts. We look at the directions as they are written, and then introduce other ways to accomplish the piecing either more efficiently, or more accurately. There is also a little fabric gift for each participant at every meeting - sessions are packed with inspiration and laughter - we would love to have you join us! Fee $6.00 per session

Be sure to check out the holiday fabrics when you next visit. More arrived after our Christmas in July celebration - pretty much how it goes at this point… Halloween fabrics have also been arriving. We hope to have them featured a little more prominently in the coming weeks.

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