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Evergreen (Annette Plog, designer)

I have a ton of scraps, already sorted by color, and have been focusing on trying to use up what I have as much as possible. 

The color for January is "dark and bright green." There was a quilt called ...

Inside: Beautiful quilt blocks and talented designers!

Welcome to the It’s A Garden Party Row Along, hosted by Marian Pena of Seams to be Sew. And welcome to QuilterChic, my little blog for all things quilting!

Earlier this year we went on a cruise, and one destination was St. Vincent. While we were there we walked up the street to the St. Vincent Botanical Gardens. What a treat!

This beautiful garden in the Caribbean was spectacular! We paid $1 more to get the guided tour, which was the biggest bargain ever! This cute little man was our guide for ...

Beginning Monday, October 5, set your calendar to receive FREE PROJECTS from your favorite Marcus & Studio 37 designers. Some will also offer optional kits for their designs, while for others, you can just dig into your stash. Along the way, you’ll get to know our designers better as you Like, Follow and Share them on social media, and learn valuable, inspiring tips and tricks along the way. And did we mention that we’ll be sponsoring FREE FABRIC DRAWINGS throughout?

Be sure to join the fun, and tell your friends!

All-Star Designer Line-Up — October 5 thru December 14, 2020 ...

Bound To Be Quilting is excited to be part of the team at QuiltWoman.com. We
work almost daily either designing, writing, or sewing up patterns – it’s become
our life! We are currently working with five fabric companies to provide them and
you with unique designs, and we also are featured in various quilting
magazines. We hope you find our patterns unique, interesting and easy to
follow. We are available to answer any questions you may have on them and
usually respond to emails within the same day.

Each quilt we design has a story behind it and by ...

Hi Everyone,

Thank you all for your overwhelming show of support.  You are all great!

New shop hours: Tuesday-Saturday noon-5pm.

As promised, I wanted to show you the kits that are now available. Kits are an easy way to get a new and fun project to start during this time of isolation.  If you find something you like, give us a call (651.340.8263) and we'll arrange pick up or delivery. We can either mail it to you or feel free to pick it up.

Our newest kit is 'Woodland Path' using the Gingeber 'Bramble' animals.  It measures ...

Hi Everyone,

For all of you Grunge lovers there is a challenge from Moda.  Quilts need to be complete and at the store by August 21st.  More information to follow.

This unique collection is 'Modern Landscape' by Noelle Phares from Paintbursh Studio.  Click here to see it on the website.  

The new collection from Cotton & Steel is 'Emilia' by Megan Carter.  Many of us at the store really like this collection.  For me, it is a modern update of fabrics my mother would have liked.  Click here to see it on the website.

'Tree Huggers' by Maude Asbury is from ...

Hi Everyone,

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments on the Rob Appell video.

We are still in the process of changing over our website so for the time being no orders can be placed via the internet.  Feel free to call us or stop by 651.340.8263.

We have two new collections from Robert Kaufman.  This is 'Jetty' by Carolyn Friedlander.  I think this is one of her best to date.  I love it!  The last three pictures show width of fabric.  Click here to see it on the website.

'Library of Rarities' by Aimee Stewart will appeal ...

Hi Everyone,

How Fun!  We had a visit from Rob Appell from Michael Miller Fabrics. Click here to see the video he made while he was touring the shop.

We also now carry Sue Spargo's felted merino wool.  I've been thinking about doing this for a while and decided to take the plunge.  It is comparably priced to our hand dyed selection but the sixty colors are solids.  They make for a more modern look and show off your embroidery stitches a bit more. We are selling them in fat quarters and fat eighths.

Our website is still ...

Hi Everyone,

The Twin Cities Shop Hop is planned for the spring!

We have offerings from three Art Gallery collections that all work beautifully together.  This is 'Mayfair' by Amy Sinibaldi.  Click here to see them on the website.

The first two fabrics are from 'Foresta Fusion' by Maureen Cracknell.  The second two are from 'Ballerina Fusion' by Sharon Holland.

From Windham we have 'Pencil Club' by Heather Givans.  Love this collection!  The colors are stunning!  Click here to see it on the website.

See you soon,

Faye

Hi Everyone,

Our website is still under construction.  You may view things on the website but our cart does not work.  You can call us to order any fabric or kit.  We will process your order with a credit card over the phone.  651-340-8263

We have three new kits to show you:  

We have used the cute cats and dogs from Blend fabrics to create  'Family Photo'.  It measures 45" x 55".  If you'd like it larger we can add fabrics.  Adding a row and column of flowers and photos would make a throw approximately 54" x 66".  I ...

Hi Everyone,

Last call on loyalty points!  They expire on the 31st.  We are in the process of updating our website. Things may not look quite right at times and purchasing online is not available.  This may take a few weeks to complete.  If you want anything, don't hesitate to call the shop for help, 651.340.8263.  Thanks for your patience as we make the transition.

We have a new class for our 'Carpe Noctem' quilt on February 29th from 10 am to 4 pm.  Jamie Yearling will be teaching.  Click here to get the details and sign ...

Hi Everyone, 

Block of the Month starts February 8th. We'd appreciate sign ups as early as possible so we can make sure we are ready for everyone.  This is the 'Night & Day' colorway. Click here to sign up.

Our second colorway is 'Abstract'.  This colorway we will make along with you during class.  This colorway uses primarily brights - Grunges and bright prints on a white Grunge background:

Big Stitch starts February 27.  The theme is 'City Critters'.  Click here to sign up.

Our Leggings class, taught by Linda Heimerl, is two nights- February 5th and 12th. Sign up here ...

Hi Everyone,

Don't forget!  Loyalty points for 2019 are redeemable this month only!

Hoffman's Globe Hopper Spectrum print is back in stock!  This isn't on the website, so if you want it, come in to the shop or call (651 340 8263).

We have two new kits ready to show you.  This is 'Night Owl'.  It measures 62" X 75" and uses the Sew Kind of Wonderful Quick Curve and Mini Quick Curve rulers.  These owls are made from our double brushed yarn dyed plaid flannels.  The background is Moda Grunge.

'Carpe Noctem' is 103" X 74 ...

Hi Everyone,

Thanks to all of you for another great year!  I am so happy to bring you interesting fabrics and projects.  So many of you stop and give me complements in the store.  I want you to know how grateful I am that you love my store and my staff.  We work really hard to make your experience special.  And we love seeing all of you week in and week out.  Thank you for making my life so special.

Block of the Month is going strong.  We've had a great response.  We are making a large throw and ...

Hi Everyone,

I wish you all a wonderful holiday season!  Enjoy your family, eat too much and come in the store to buy your own holiday gift.  We all deserve to treat ourselves to new fabric this time of year.  I even shop the store this time of year.  Last week I took home the new extra-large stripology ruler.  I'm going to test it out this weekend once my 60mg rotary cutter arrives.  One customer told me she cuts up to eight layers and can get everything cut so much faster.  Stop by next week and I will show ...

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that loyalty points will be added up at the end of the year.  You may only have a bit more to spend to make it to the next level.  Come on in and see where you stand.

I know you've been waiting!  I've been sewing up a storm to get it done.  And now we have our 2020 Block of the Month sample up in the store.  'Night and Day' is the colorway of our sample.   It uses beautiful new digital prints from the artist Flora Bowley.  The prints aren't available yet ...

Hi Everyone,

Robin Pickens from Moda has a new basics collection called "Thatched".  There are 25 colors.  She made  new patterns to use with the collection.  We've made 'Bird Talk' as our newest kit.  It measures 54" x 70".  Stop in or call to order (651 340 8263).

We are still looking for someone to replace Kris, our website/email expert.  This position requires about 4 hours a week at the shop and about the same amount remotely.  Kris is looking to leave by spring.  We are looking into using a new website company now and want to get ...

Hi Everyone,

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!  I wish I could tell you we have additional sales for Friday and Saturday.  I'm hoping to begin our sample sale Friday.  Buy as a gift or for yourself.  I'm running so far behind with everything.  We will probably start pricing our samples Friday morning.

Sew Kind of Wonderful has a new ruler with great new patterns.  We received one of their first shipments!  The 'WCR' ruler gives you even more curves to play with.  The patterns are great!  I just sent Jamie a package to make some samples for ...

Hi Everyone,

Keep an eye out for our class offerings for early 2020.  We are almost ready to publish them to the website.  There are a lot of great classes happening.  New classes in quilts, bags and clothing are on the list as well as returning favorites.  There will be a link in next week's email no matter what.

We have two new kits.  Stop in or call the shop to order (651 340 8263).

This is 'Shattered'.  It uses beautiful digital ombre fabrics from P&B.  The Thangles paper piecing method is used to make the half-square-triangles for ...

Hi Everyone,

Don't forget the sale.  We've added our Christmas fabrics to the list.  Remaining Halloween fabrics are now 50% off.

We are starting to put together our list of winter and early spring classes.  I'm really excited about the breadth of classes.  Many popular classes return and we have some great new offerings.  I'm hoping to have it on the website in ...