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.

Monday, December 19, 2011


Quilter’s Dream Holiday Hours

December 24 - 27
Closed for the Holiday

Wed. Dec. 28 – 10 – 5
Thur. Dec. 29 -10 – 5
Fri. Dec. 30- 10 - 5
Sat. Dec. 31- 10 – 3
Sunday Jan 1 Closed
Mon. Jan 2 -10 - 5

Monday, December 12, 2011

5 Year Anniversary!


Customer Appreciation
 &
 5 Year Anniversary

December 16th – 18th
Friday 10 – 5         
Saturday 10 – 4       
Sunday 12 – 4
                         
Join us for refreshments,   Door Prizes,  
In-Store Specials. 

Free Fat Quarter for every $10 purchase

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Winter Classes


FAT QUARTER FRIDAY
All Fat Quarters $2
Join the fun in choosing and stocking up on fat quarters. 1st Friday of each month. This includes any fat quarters in the store that we have cut.
December 2, January 6,  February  3, March 2, April 6


Scrap Therapy Cutting Session
Dates: Jan 11
Times:  1:00 – 3:00    OR    6:30 – 8:30                                                                                                                Fee $12


Donation Fabric
We will again be accepting donation fabrics to give to our area groups (3 of them) to make quilts with. Please drop off your fabric between Jan 22nd – 28th We will weight it and whatever it weighs you will get that discount in the store for that day (up to 30%) We appreciate your donations. The groups make good use of the material.
Date Jan 22 – 28


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 meeting 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: Thur. Jan 26  Times 1:00 – 3:30 OR  6:00 - 8:30  Sat  Jan 28 Time: 9:00 – 5:00.     
Fee $ 35(Pattern included)


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 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  Jan 30,  Feb 13, 20  
Times: Day session 1:00 – 3:30  OR Evening session  6:30pm – 9:00pm 
Fee: $38 (Included Pattern)

Easy Striped Table Runner
The Easiest project you will ever make!!  Five seams and the top is finished. Can add binding or just turn right side out to finish.  The trick is in the 60 degree triangle ruler!! Come in and check out the samples.
Dates:  Wed Feb 8    
Time: Day Session 1:00. – 4:00 OR Evening session 6:00 – 9:00
Fee $ 12 (Pattern & Supplies Required)

Mystery Quilt Weekend
Join us for a weekend of sewing a mystery quilt. Friday we will cut and begin our first few steps. Then return on Saturday to continue sewing and watch the mystery unfold before your eyes. You can return on Sunday if you wish to finish up. Stop by to pick up your supply list.  Lunch is on your own-Pizzeria is just across the street. Snacks provided during the day, bring your own beverage. Stop in for a supply list.
Dates: Friday Feb 10 – 6:00 – 9:00, Sat Feb 11 – 9:00 – 6:00. Sun Feb 12 -12 – 4                                        Fee $45

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: Thur. Feb 16 
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 or  6:00-8:30
Fee: $12



T-Shirt Quilt
Put together a t-shirt quilt with all those t-shirts your kids have collected. The first meeting we will be cutting and planning your quilt, then return on Sat and put it together. Bring a sack lunch & beverage or Pizzeria is just across the street.
Dates: Friday Feb 17 –Time 1:00 – 3:00 OR  6:30 – 8:30 & Sat Feb 25 Time 10:00 – 4:00                          Fee $35


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:  Wed Jan  18   
Time: 1:00 – 3:30  OR  evening session  6:30 – 8:30                                                       
Fee $12


Carry All Tote Class
Make this bag in one afternoon.  This is a great bag to carry sewing supplies in.  It would also make a great diaper bag.  Lots of pockets that you can choose how big and how many.  Stop in to see the sample and pick up your supply list. 
Dates: Sun Feb 26    OR  Mon Feb 27  
Time 12:00 – 5:00                                                    
Fee $25 (Pattern Included)

Retreat??
Interested in a retreat weekend in March...Let me know and I will arrange a get-away for us.
(March 9 – 11) 




Sunday, December 4, 2011

So much going on down at Quilter's Dream!

Where do we start?  With the Holiday Season upon us of course we are starting to think of Spring fabric!  Help up make room for it all with our


Inventory Reduction Sale!
December 1st - 31st

30% off all holiday fabrics
25% off all holiday kits
40% off all homespuns (we are discontinuing this line, so get them while they are here!)

Plus:  Finish the bolt and receive an EXTRA 10% OFF!


If that wasn't enough, we are having a 

12 Days of Christmas Sale
  • December 1st ~ 20% off any pattern
  • December 2nd ~ 15% off any book
  • December 3rd ~ 20% off any sample for sale
  • December 4th ~ 15% off any 108" wide fabric
  • December 5th ~ 20% off any table runner kit
  • December 6th ~ 15% off any notion
  • December 7th ~ 20% off bundles
  • December 8th ~ 15% off any flannel
  • December 9th ~ 20% off any charm pack
  • December 10th ~ 15% off any 1/2 yard cut
  • December 11th ~ 20% off any fat quarters
  • December 12th ~ 15% off quilt kits
The newsletter for Winter/Spring is out!  Stop in and check one out so you don't miss anything!