January Happenings at Quilts On Main

WELCOME!

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone.  Out with 2023 and in with 2024....it's going to be a GREAT year!

WHAT'S NEW

We have some really beautiful new fabric lines in:

Dandi Duo by Moda
Etchings by Moda
French General by Moda
Sew Obsessed by Art Gallery Fabrics
2.5 Edition by Art Gallery Fabrics (these are premeasured bindings)
Buttermere by Morris & Co
Flying High by QT Fabrics
Shot Cottons by Free Spirit
Juniper by Art Gallery Fabrics
Canvas in various designs - Robert Kaufman
Waxed Canvas by EE Schenck

UPCOMING CLASSES    

• Puffy Quilt (FULL) - January 6 - 20
• Sewing Machine Basics - January 27, February 24, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22 (10am - 12pm) - Get to know your sewing machine and the feet that came with it.  We will go over the ins and outs of your machine as well as how to use the feet.
• Clam Up Bag - February 3 (10am - 4pm) 
• Beginning Quilting  - February 10 & 17, June1 & 8 (10am - 4pm) - Have you ever wanted to learn to quilt from the very beginning?  This class is for your.  We will go over terminology, use of rulers, rotary cutters, fabric selection, choosing the right colors, and we will make a simple Villa Rosa quilt using the fabrics of your choice.  This class is FREE you just need to purchase the fabric for your quilt.
• Third Street Neighborhood - March 2, 9 and 16 (10am - 4pm) - Make a quilt of houses in varying degrees of gray and black with colorful front doors.
• Range Back Pack - April 6 & 13 (10am - 4pm) - Great backpack to use for many purposes.
• Yarrow Wristlett & Pouch - May 4 & 11 (10am - 4pm) - Don't take a big purse when you can make a wristlett to carry.

WHAT'S COMING UP IN 2024  

Some exciting things will be happening at Quilts On Main starting in January.

            

• The 2nd Thursday of each month we will be having a "Sip and Sew".  If you need help with a project or just don't want to sew alone, come join us, bring your coffee, machine and project and sew with us. We may even have some goodies for you.
  
  
• We are working on a location for the sewing club.  As soon as I have it I will let you know.  We will make quilts for the warming shelter and other charities around town that are in need.                                 
  
• The Southwest Virginia Shop hop will be going on again this year.  Stay tuned for more information as we will be holding our planning meeting in January.
  
  
• We are also going to be a part of the Mid-Atlantic Shop Hop which will cover West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey during July and August.  We are very excited to be a part of this amazing opportunity.

SPREAD THE WORD     

Please let all of your quilting friends know that we have an online store, too, www.quiltsonmain.com.  Everything in our shop is also on our website with same day shipping (if ordered Tuesday - Saturday).  We are closed Sunday and Monday so items ordered those days will ship on Tuesday.

OUR TOP TEN FAVORITE QUILTING TOOLS 

• Stripology Ruler
• By Annie Stilletto
• Clapper (for creating really flat seams)
• Karen K. Buckley Microblade scissors
• FriXion Pens
• Creative Grids Rotary Cutter
• Spray Mist Bottle
• Quilter's Select Ruler
• Best Press
• Diagnol Seam Tape

Let us know what yours is.

SOME QUILTING TIPS AND TRICKS (from the Crafty Quilter)

• Precise cutting is essential
• Precise seams are a must so that when you go to assemble your quilt everything will match up just right and will eliminate frustration
• Starch your fabric before you cut (but don't starch precuts).  Starching will give you a more accurate cut and your piecing will be more accurate
• Don't Wing It - It may take a little extra time to use pins but you won't regret it.  Pinning before you sew will give you more accurate seams by keeping your edges even
• Your seam ripper can be your best friend so don't be afraid to use it
• Trim each subunit to the correct size for accurate assembly
• Press, Press, and Press all of your seams (whether open or to the side) and use a clapper to make them really flat
• Make sure your seams meet accurately and pin before you sew

We still have all of our seasonal (Hallowee, Fall, and Christmas) items on sale at 40% off.  These include, fabric, patterns, and kits.

Roxanne and I wish you a very Happy, Healthy, and Blessed New Year!  We can't wait to see all of you in 2024 and we thank you for your suppor since we opened!