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The Twin Cities shop hop starts tomorrow!

We have five great new kits ready for you. 

‘Modern Geometry' is our free table runner pattern for those of you who are participating in the Twin Cities Schoolhouse Shop Hop.  We also have kits available to purchase.

This is 'Desert Bloom'.  It measures 17" x 59".  The colors on this table runner are stunning!

Did you say you like cat fabric!  'Retro Cat' makes a great wall hanging or table runner at 55" x 18".

'Forest Friends' is our new kid/baby quilt.  I even think modern Moms will like ...

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The Twin Cities Schoolhouse Hop is May 2, 3 and 4 (Thursday-Saturday).  The poster is below.  We will be demonstrating Creative Grid's new 60° diamond ruler.  The quilts we've made are spectacular and kits are available.  This is 'Ombre Blossom'.  It measures 60" x 72".

Our second quilt is 'Woven Jewelbox' measuring 59" x 72".

There will also be a couple of table runners to show you.

We've received a lot of new Japanese fabric in the last few weeks. These fabrics are canvas weight.    Click here to purchase them on the website.

These two ...

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'Read With Me' is back!  This kit flew off the shelves and we were just now able to restock.  It is 38"x56".

Our newest kit is 'Girls in Stripes'.  It is 40" x 52".  There are a limited number of these so if you want one, come in or call soon (651 340 8263).

New Arrivals:

This richly colored collection is 'Forest Fancies' from P&B Textiles.  Click here to purchase it on the website.

'Rejuvenation' is an interesting ombre with a twist from Maywood Studios.  There are only these four colors.  I wish there were more ...

This quilt is sure to become a favorite! It’s a new Shortcut Quilt featuring the Jolly Bar Bon Bons FREE Pattern and video tutorial!

The Jolly Bar Bon Bons pattern includes instructions to make a gorgeous square quilt that finishes at 60.5″ x 60.5″. All you need is one Jolly Bar (an exclusive precut to Fat Quarter Shop that measures 5″ x 10″), a background fabric, backing and binding. The gorgeous Jolly Bar Bon Bons Quilt Kit was made using Flower Sacks by Me & My Sister for Moda Fabrics. We also have a matching Backing Set to ...

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It is with a heavy heart that I tell you my mother passed away last week.  Many of you ask about my mother when you stop in.  For some time she had been in a slow decline.  I felt so bad for her over the last few months that I am thankful she is now in a better place.  I am a third generation quilter on my mother's side of the family.  She shared with me her love of cloth and all things artful.  She motivated me to explore the quilting world and all it has to ...

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We have three new kits in the shop.  'Folklore' uses fabric from Free Spirit's 'Savernake Road' collection.   It measures 56" x 65" and makes a great throw.  It is a stunning quilt and I only have a few kits available.  I'm waiting to see if I can get more fabric!  I suggest you call or stop by soon if you think you're interested.  651.340.8263

We used the panel from the 'Reading Together' collection from QT Fabrics to make 'Read With Me'.  It's great as a baby quilt or for a child's ...

We are sew excited to introduce our Witch’s Night Out Quilt Kit! This whimsical quilt tips a pointy black hat to some of the hallmarks of Halloween: black cats on broomsticks, flying bats, witchy hats, cauldrons and pumpkin patches.

Our kit includes the Witch’s Night Out Book by It’s Sew Emma and the All Hallow’s Eve fabric for the 57.5″ x 64.5″ quilt top and binding. We also include a FQS exclusive spooktacular tote bag. A coordinating backing set is available separately.

This new kit is from It’s Sew Emma’s Witch’s ...

We are sew excited to show off a few new It’s Sew Emma quilt kits! Each quilt kit is great for quilters of all skill levels, and has an accompanying quilt pattern available for you to add your own fabric! So without further ado, here are all the details on the newest It’s Sew Emma Quilts:

Our Courtly Graces Quilt Kit features the lovely Amberley collection by Brenda Riddle for Moda Fabrics. This quilt uses half-square triangles to create a unique pattern of diamonds and hourglasses. Or are they squares and bows? Quilt kit includes the pattern fabric ...

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Next Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, we will be having all of our red dot bolts on sale for 25% off, half yard minimum cut.  Buy something wonderful for yourself!

Three new kits are on the wall.  These are not available on the website but feel free to call us and we can set one aside with payment.  Or, stop in and take a look.  We'd love to see you.

This is Longevity. The picture doesn't show how vibrant the colors are in these digital fabrics.  It's a 56 x 75 throw.  I only have ...

My oh my! Lookie at what was just delivered to our door.  Limited number available!Another Wing and a Prayer design. “Lush” ~~ the name describes everything about it from the pattern design to the batiks used in it!

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September Sale

Tuesday, Sept. 25th - Saturday, Sept. 29th

25% off all red dot bolts (excludes basics and new arrivals)

50% off all sale fabric

(½ yard minimum cut)

We have a new kit to show you.  'Succulent Centerpiece' includes the table runner, 24 x 63, and four placemats. Call us at 651 340 8283 if you'd like one but can't make it to the store. 

Don't forget to sign up for classes by clicking here.  Our Beginning class and Quilt as You Go are already full.

New Arrivals:

This is a great new digital panel ...

With all of the back-to-school sales and supplies popping up in all of the stores, it made me think about all of the fun fall and Halloween patterns we have in the HBD shop!

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We've been waiting for this!  This is 'Seeing Stars', Moda's newest variation on the Grunge theme.  There are 40 colors in this print.  Right now we have fat quarter packets available with all 40 colors. Click here to purchase the fat quarter bundles or yardage on the website.  This new addition takes our total count of Grunge bolts to slightly over 200!  And also, those taking the shop hop buses are receiving a free charm pack.  There is still room on Saturday, July 28th, and Friday or Saturday, August 3rd or 4th (see below).

We have ...

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Finally!  It takes time to design, make, quilt, write a pattern and price quilt kits.  Every quilt we kit we do our best to insure your getting our best effort.  The first three feature this year's Quilt MN fabric.  You can purchase any of these kits on the website, by calling (651.340.8263) or stop by the store and see for yourself.  Let's face it - they all look better in person.  As with all Shop Hop merchandise you can preorder to pick up or ship after the Hop begins.

This is 'Happy Trails'.  It is ...

My sewing mentor and her sister, the fabulous Ms. G. (who is a wonderful long-arm quilter) invited me to a sewing retreat on Saturday. We met at my mentor’s lovely home — the site of my first quilting lessons– and convened in a newly renovated sewing room. It was truly pieceful peaceful there! The forecast called for sunshine and warm temperatures, but it stayed cloudy and rainy — a perfect day for sewing!

Although I took several projects to work on, I spent all my time with my handsome French General –the fabric kind! (Doesn’t that sounds like a good ...

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We have two new kits to tell you about.  Although we no longer put kits for sale up on the website, please feel free to call us.  We can either set the kit aside for you or put it in the mail.  651-340-8263

The first is a second colorway of 'Twilight'.  It measures 50" x 60".  The first quilt was gorgeous with blues and oranges.  I can't believe that this one is even better, but it is.

We've been giving demos of the Creative Grid Spiderweb ruler since this quilt went up in the store.  'Summit ...

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First off, let's talk shop hops.  Thursday, May 3rd - Saturday, May 5th is the Twin Cities Shop Hop.  Tool demos, TC Treat give aways and pillow pattern give aways are at every shop.

We are now taking reservations for the Quilt Minnesota Shop Hop buses.  You can register for any bus at our store or on our website.  Click here for more information.

We have three new kits to tell you about.  All are available as kits.  If you can't get to the store, give us a call and we will gladly mail you the kit ...