Patchwork Party
March 1, 2014 our local quilt guild National Road Quilters is hosting a Patchwork Party. Starting at 9am we will be sewing for different charities. We will be doing a four patch for Quilts for Kits, Roll it Up pillowcase for the Million Pillowcase Challenge, Bags for Sadie's Dream Project, Rail fence for Quilts of Valor, The Baby Rag Quilt for Comfy Quilters and Take Two for any one of the quilt projects.
We are looking for any and all donations: Fabric, cotton or cotton flannel, Thread, Sewing Machine Needles, Drinks and snacks. Monetary Donations are welcome then we can purchase what we need.
For Baby Rag Quilt we need 2 yards of 2 different flannels.
Rail Fence for Quilts of Valor is 1 yard of three different fabrics in cream, burgundy, and navy. Pluse 2 1/2 yards of fabric for the border
Take Two is 1 1/4 yard of a print fabric and 1 1/4 yard of a coordinating fabric
Four Patch for the Quilts for Kids is 1/3 yard fabric A, 1/3 yard fabric B, 2/3 yard of focus fabric, 1/4 yard fabric for inner border, and 1/2 yard fabric for outer border.
For Sadies Dream Project Bag we need 3 coordinating fat quarters
And for the Roll it Up pillowcase for the Million Pillowcase Challenge we need 3/8 yard of fabric for the band and 7/8 yard of fabric for pillowcase body.
Even if you don't sew or have a sewing machine we will have work for you. You can tie the quilts or press the seams. So come on out an join us for a day of sewing fun.
For more information feel free to contact us at 740-526-9371 or join the facebook page for the Patchwork Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/1430431127193655/
Happy Fall
We're almost halfway through October and I am again just updating the blog. This is a quick update to let you all know to keep an eye on our facebook page and our blog for updates in the next couple of weeks.
The first major update is that we will be closed for about 2 weeks. Starting this thursday October 17 we will be closed. We will be reopening on Thursday October 31 at 9:30 am.
Secondly check out the Downton Abbey fabrics coming from Andover Fabrics in the next month. I can't wait for them to come.
Choose your favorite character and join in our Mystery Quilt block of the week. I can't decide who I like best.
Lady Edith's Collection:
The Dowager Countess's Collection:
Lady Mary's Collection:
Lady Sybil's Collection:
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Downton Abbey fabrics should arrive the beginning of November and we will be kitting the mystery quilt. To sign up for the mystery quilt contact us at the quilt shop: 740-526-9371 for the fabric and contact
Have a Happy Fall and keep quilting.