Friday, October 5, 2012

It's Fat Quarter FRIDAY!

All fat quarters are $1.75!

Stop in and stock up today!

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Fall Classes Start Soon!

Fat Quarter Fridays are Back!
All fat quarters are $1.75
October 5th, November 2nd, and December 7th
Join the fun in choosing and stocking up on fat quarters the 1st Friday of each month.  This includes any fat quarter in the store that are already cut.

Join the Groovy Girls Club!
We meet the 1st Saturday of the month (October, November and December). If you love Atkinson Design patterns, then you will love this club!  6 of her newest patterns will be fatured.  Join us anytime between 10-12 on the following Saturdays: October 6, November 3, December 1.  We will be doing 2 different demos on teh featured patterns of the month.  You will get a free hand out, refreshements, make and take projects, 109% off any of the demo patterns or accessories. Bring in a completed Mingle and Make project the next month and get a prize! Just $8 for all 3 months to join in on the fun!  Limited room, so sign up today!
Date: Saturday, October 6, November 3 and December 1
Time: Stop in anytime from 10-12
Fee: $8 for all 3 months!

Machine Quilting
Learn the basic machine quilting techniques. We will learn to stitch in the ditch and simple free hand meandering.  You will need your machine with a walking foot. There are machines available to use if you do not have one. Bring your own small project to practice on.
Dates:  Wednesday, October 17 or Wednesday, November 14th
Time: 1:00 – 3:30  OR  evening session  6:30 - 8:30                                          
Fee $12


Binding Class
Learn how to put a binding on your quilt. We will teach you how cut, join, press and sew your binding on to make that great looking mitered corner. Bring is your own project, or ask for one of our donations quilts for you to bind.
Date: Monday, October 22  and Tuesday, November 13
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 or  6:00-8:30      
Fee: $12 

Scrap Therapy Cutting Session
Shake out the dust and replace your rotary cutter blade!  Take the first step to organizeation wit hthe Cutting Workshop. Bush up on fast and efficient fabric cutting techniques. Get your heap of expensive scraps under control. Saved time, space and money are lurking in your stash! Come to the cutting class and get organized so you will be ready for the Scrap Therapy Quilt Project Class in November!
Date: Wednesday, October 24
Time: 1-3 or 6:30-8:30
Fee $10

   
Professional Tote
 
This is a great bag to make for the woman on the go.  It can double as a diaper bag, or just a great bag to keep all your stuff in.  Stop in to see the samples and choose your fabric.  This is a great bag to do in a class, as we keep you on task and get the many steps in order for you without getting confused. 1st class we will cut and prepare our fabric to sew.  Then return on Sat and begin to put together the bag. Stop in to pick up supply list and pattern. 



Dates: Thursday, October 25  Times 1:00 – 3:30 OR  6:00 - 8:30 
            Saturday, October 27 Time: 9:00 – 5:00
Fee $ 35(Pattern included)

E-Tablet/Nook Cover
This class will teach you how to make a cover for your Nook, Kindle, or I-Pad.  Template makes marking and sewing easy as pie.  After seeing how easy it is, you will want to make one for each day of the week!  Makes great gifts!  You will complete it in one session!
Date: Friday, October 26
Time: 1-4:30 or 6-9:30
Fee: $20 plus supplies

Basic Sewing
Learn or refresh yourself on using a sewing machine. This class will go over the basics of stitching, threading, winding bobbins, sewing with correct seam allowance and terminology of sewing and quilting. We will also go over how to follow and read patterns. Bring your own machine to class.
Date:  Monday, October 29
Time: 6-9
Fee:  $10

Diaper Class

If you are wanting to try cloth diapers, this is the class for you!  Lear to make the adjustable "one size fits all" diaper and see how easy it is to make them.  Theses are not like the "old" cloth diapers. Stop in to see our samples and all the cute fabric to choose from.  Free pattern with a class sign up! Bring a beverage, pizza and salad will be included with class fee.
Date:  Saturday, November 3rd
Time: 10-5
Fee: $25 Includes pattern and lunch

Machine Applique Class
Learn the basic machine applique tecniques to make your projects go much faster!  We will show you some great tricks to get your projects to lay flat and look great. Bring your own machine and project, or choose from one of our small applique projects.  Great for gift giving!
Date: Wednesday, November 7
Time: 1-4
Fee: $12

Scrap Therapy Quilt Project Class
Bring in your organized scraps that you cut in our cutting workshop and let's get started on the project! There will be 2 quilts or small projects for you to choose from. Let us help yhou arrange them and start your project. Cutting workshop is a prerequiste for this class.
Dates: Wednesday, November 14 or Saturday, November 17
Time: 12-5
Fee $15



Apple Core Quilt
Learn how easy it is to make the Apple Core Quilt!  Stop in and see our samples.  Use the small or large ruler, make the size that works best for you.  Pattern is included with the ruler. Bring a beverage for lunch.  Pizza and salad is included in the fee.
Date:  Friday, November 16
Time:  10-5
Fee: $25





Long Arm Certificaiton Classes
Learn to use the long arm machine and finish your own quilts on it. Take the one on one class and then you are able to rent out the machine. We will give you a practice quilt to give a try and learn how to use.
Date: Call to set up a time
Time: 2 1/2 hour session
Fee: $60









     

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Quilt Minnesota 2012 Shop Hop is underway!

Have you been in to check out the shop yet?  We have a great Minnesota Display set up with tons of amazing ideas perfect time to start thinking about Christmas gift!


The Minnesota fabric is going fast, so if you haven't stocked up yet get down here before it is all gone!  We also have some fun new fabrics and patterns for kids and kids at heart!

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Cat in the Hat Minky is here!

Just think of all the possiblities with this cute fabric!


Blankets, Taggy blankets, pants, washcloths . . . there is no limit to what you can create with this super cute fabric!  Stop in and see the quilt Linda made up with this!

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Throw on your Apron and come on down!

It's Apron Time at The Quilter's Dream!



We have over 15 aprons on display this month.  Stop in and vote for your favorite and you just might win the pattern (the drawing will be held on July 3rd).  Vote every time you come in!

Wait . . . there's more! 

Wear your favorite apron into the store
and you will receive an
extra 10%  off your purchase that day
(valid now through July 3rd)


Our Summer Sample Give-away is back also!  Spend $25 and enter your name to win the sample of the month!

Friday, May 4, 2012

Finally Friday!

It is FAT QUARTER FRIDAY TODAY!

Stop in to get any precut fat quarter for

$2.00

Stock up because you never know when you are going to need the perfect fat quarter!

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Spring/Summer Classes

Spring is finally here!  Even though the weather is getting warmer it is still the perfect time to take a break and quilt.  Join us for some of our fun classes and shop hops over the next couple months.  Check out what is going on and then give us a call or stop in to sign up for some classes and get quiting!

Twister Quilt
Learn the crazy twister technique with the TWISTER TOOL.  It looks much harder than it really is.  Stop in to see the sample. Great  use for a layer cake, or choose your own fabric.  10 inch  “Twister Tool”  included with the class.  You can also use the “Lil Twister” for a smaller version.
Date: Mon  April 30,  May 7     
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.                                                           
Fee: $40 (Includes Twister Tool)

FAT QUARTER FRIDAY
All Fat Quarters $2
Join the fun in choosing and stocking up on fat quarters.  1st Friday of each month is FAT QUARTER FRIDAY!  This includes any fat quarter in the store that is cut!
April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6

Bella Bag
This great pattern makes 3 different size bags, you choose the size.  Very little quilting done on the bag, so it goes together very fast.  Great project for Mother/Daughter or make one for each of you.
Date: Fri  May 11      
Time: Day 1 – 4  or Evening 6 – 9                                            
Fee $18 (Pattern included)

Machine Applique Towel
Learn the easy way to applique onto a towel or small projects using heat-n-bond light, and your own machine. We will go over stitching techniques and to choose which one you like best.  We will be completing a hand towel for you to take home.  All materials provided.
Date: Tue.  May 15    
Time: evening 6 – 9 p.m.  OR   Day 1- 4 p.m.                                
Fee: $18  Includes Towel and supplies

Owl Pincushion
This very cute owl can be used as a pincushion or an ornament.   Stop in to see our sample and you will want to make more than one.  Join the class and complete the owl in one session.  All supplies to complete one owl are included.
Date: Thur May 17  OR  June 14      
Time; Day 1-4:30   Evening  6-9:30        
Fee $18



Quilting -101
This class will cover the quilt making from the very beginning. You will learn to cut with a rotary cutter, sew with exact ¼” seams, how to make and arrange your blocks to complete the quilt. We will also cover putting on borders. This is a great class to take if have not made a quilt or just made a small project. Our Pattern is called Hop, Skip and Jump. It is a
new Triple Expresso pattern that has 3 quilts in one pattern. You decide when your blocks are done which version to make. Stop in to see the sample and pick up your supply list
Dates: Monday  May 21,  June 4 , 11 
Times: Day session 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.  OR Evening session  6:30pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $38 (Included Pattern)
 
Every Day Breadbag
The Everyday Bread  bag hold up to a dozen or more rolls while bread is kept soft without exposing to air.  Using Insul-Brigte also helps keep the bread warmer longer.  Stop in to see our sample, you will want to make several of these for gifts.  Choose your own fabrics, or one of our kits.  Complete in one day.



Date: Tue  May 22  
Time:  Day 1-4 or Evening 6-9
                                            
Fee $20 (Pattern included)


Machine Quilting 
Learn the basic machine quilting techniques. You will learn to stitch in the ditch and simple free hand meandering.  You will need your sewing machine that can drop the feed dogs, also you will need a walking foot and a darning foot.  There are machines available to use if you do not have one. Bring your own small project to practice on.
Dates:  Wed.  May 23   
Time:1:00 – 3:30 p.m.  OR  evening session  6:30 – 8:30 p.m.                                       
Fee:  $12
 

Trapunto wall hanging
Learn the Trapunto technique  by completing a small wall hanging.   We will learn to mark, sew, and machine quilt this project.  All supplies included to complete your project.  Stop in to see the sample. 
Date: Wed.  June 6,  13     
Time: 6 – 9 p.m. OR  1 -4 p.m.   
Fee:  $40.00, includes all supplies to complete your project
 
English Paper Piecing
English paper piecing is very easy to do, and very portable to take with.  It a great use of all those small scraps and is easy to get very precise. You will love the results.  It is one of my favorite take-along projects.  Join in the fun of making a small project.  Choose your fabric, or use up your scraps. 
Date: June 12, 26     
Time; Day 1-4  Evening  6-9                                                                          
Fee $18
 
10 Degree Wedge Christmas Tree Skirt
Make this large 50” Christmas Tree Skirt in no time.  Start with just 3 colors and watch your skirt come to life.  Stop in to see the sample.  You can also choose to make a table topper instead of a tree skirt. 
Date: Tue July 10, 17  
Time: Evening 6 – 9 p.m.  OR   Day 1- 4 p.m.                                                         
Fee: $30 Includes 10 Degree Ruler

Bus Tour for Quilt Minnesota 2012

It's that time of the year again . . . we have Quilt Minnesota on the brain!  Once again we are excited to offer a wonderful bus tour that will take you to all 11 shops in the Southeast section!

The cost is only $99 and includes a luxury coach bus, hotel, 2 lunches and many door prizes! 

The 11 shops include:
~  All in Stitches, Stewartville
~  Calico Hutch, Hayward
~  Eagle Creek Quilt Shop, Shakopee
~  Fabric Town, Apple Valley
~  Quilting By the Hearth, Lonsdale
~  The Quilting Cupboard, Rochester
~  Rather Bee Quilting, Lake City
~  Quilter's Haven, Rosemount
~  Quilters Dream, Montgomery
~  Pine Needles Quilt Shop, Rochester
~  Heavenly Patchwork, Waconia

Plus we will be giving away 100

$100 gift cards!


Buses will depart from Burnsville, Wabasha, Decorah, IA and Waconia. 
Contact Quilter's Dream for more information and reserve your seat today! 
Our phone number is 507-364-5130
or email us at macbig12@frontiernet.net.