Patchwork Party ends on January 31st.
but shops will still be able to sell finishing kits.
Price includes free shipping and handling to U.S. addresses! Quilters in Canada and Mexico will be charged an additional $2 for shipping. International quilters will be charged an additional $3 for shipping.
More great batiks arrived this week. We have the full collection of both Tonga Coco Berry and Tonga Mango Salsa from Timeless Treasures Fabrics. These great collections also include pre-cuts in three popular sizes including 2 1/2" strips, 10" squares and 5" squares.
Click on the images above to see the full collection.
Click on the link below to see free patterns for three great quilts which feature
Dear Stella is a unique fabric brand with modern style. Their collections evoke an edgy freshness, combining the best of old traditions with modern influences. These beautiful fabrics will inspire both traditional quilters and contemporary "sewists" to reinvent their sewing style!
NEW - Bella Garden by McKenna Ryan
This beautiful quilt features a wonderful garden scene, lily pads in a pond, and 10 stunning bird scenes. This quilt combines traditional piecing and quick, easy, fused applique. All applique pieces are laser cut and have fusible web already applied! Our block of the month kits will include all the identical McKenna Ryan fabrics used in the original quilt many of which are batiks from Hoffman of California Fabrics. Finished quilt size - 69" x 76".
We are offering this program with two options, the STANDARD program is 9 months.
The EXPRESS option lasts for only 6 months.
Taos - Starts in May
This quilt is so stunning. We sold out of our first run but will be restarting our Taos Block of the Month program in May. This great quilt finishes at a generous 102" x 102".
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Macca's Farm Starts in April
Macca's Farm Block of the Month
Shown here with personalization options
The Australian designer of the Maccas Farm quilt is providing Quilting by the Bay Block of the Month customers with an exclusive alphabet set to personalize their creation.
Bridget had fun with Photoshop so you could visualize the possibilities including adding a date and personalizing the quilt with the recipient's name.
Featured Notion
You can automatically thread thick or fine needles with the Clover desk needle threader.
You can even use your desk needle threader to thread needles in the car or when you are on the go.
Available in Pink, Green, or Purple.
Special price through the end of the month - 20% off!
The Magical Cat in the Hat kits just arrived!
We also received the cute Cat in the Hat panel featured in the Magical Cat in the Hat kits
and a nice selection of Seuss Flannels too!
New Kit - The Magical Cat in the Hat kit
You can make the Magical Cat in the Hat quilt pictured above with fabrics identical to those in the original quilt pictured. Our kits include all the fabrics you need for the quilt top and binding plus the pattern.
This fast, easy quilt finishes at 62.5" x 68.5".
Check out all of our other Dr. Seuss fabrics by clicking on the link below
New Kit
Floralicious Lines for Baby Kit
New Laser Cut Kit - With Love
Just in time to make for
Valentines Day.
With Love is our newest
laser cut kit with
fusible attached!
14.5" x 14.5"
Quilting and Sewing Classes
If you are interested in taking one of our classes please stop by or call to register. We are also looking for teachers, please call Kathy if you have a project you would like to teach.
Machine Applique
With so many of the new Block of the months and kits that feature machine applique, this class will explore options for machine applique -- both raw edge and prepared. We will look at different methods for stitching the applique down, using those stitches available on your sewing machine. This class is for Confident Beginners
Wednesday - February 8, 2012 from 9:30 am until 4:30
Instructor – Joan Oldham
Class Fee $40.00 plus book and supplies
Beginning Sewing NEW
This class is for the beginner that would like to venture into sewing or quilting. You will become familiar with your sewing machine and learn how to clean and maintain it to keep in working condition. Learn how to wind a bobbin, thread machine, adjust tension, learn about sewing terms, types of fabric and thread, sew a straight seam, turn corners, backstitch, finish and press your seams just like a professional. After you practice sewing techniques, you will make a beautiful pillow case with finished seams.
Saturday - February 18, 2012 - 10:00 am till 2:00 pm
Instructor – Susan Petrosino
Class Fee $25.00 plus kit and supplies
Hand Appliqué
This class focuses on appliqué preparation and hand stitching. It is a technique class that introduces both needleturn and prepared appliqué and many variations of each method.
Saturday - February 25, 2012 from 9:30 am until 4:30
Instructor – Joan Oldham
Class Fee $40.00 plus book and supplies
Bargello Quilt NEW
This is a Bargello quilt using 2 ½” strips to form a beautiful quilt with a lovely range of colors, from light to dark. The quilt will measure 64” by 80”, without borders. Traditional Bargello designs are very colorful, and use many hues of one color, which produces intricate shading effects. The patterns are naturally geometric. It will be taught in three different sessions, so there will be homework to accomplish within the week.
Thursday’s, March 8, 15, and 22 from 10:00 am till 3:00 pm please bring a lunch and snacks for yourself.
Teacher – Carol Mason
Class Fee $75.00 slus Supplies
Quilting Basics NEW
Are you new to quilting and want to learn more about this fascinating art? Join our Quilting Basics Class to learn the tools of the trade and quilting lingo.
Saturday – March 3, 2012 from 1:00 pm till 2:00 pm
Instructor – Kathy Anderson
Class Fee $10.00, free when signing up for the Quilting 101 Class
Quilting 101 NEW
This 3 session beginning quilting class covers all the basics and takes you through each step in quilt making with tips and techniques that give you a good foundation for your quilting career. We will learn how to cut your fabric, piece your quilt top and then layer, baste, quilt and bind your quilt.
Quilting Basics Lecture is a pre-requisite for this class.
Tuesday Classes – March 6, 13, 20, 2012 – from 10:00 am till 3:00 pm
Teacher – Kathy Anderson
Class fee $75.00 Plus book and supplies
