QuiltBug Quilt Shop
169 Main St, Box 273
Current Classes
SHOP HOP BAG SALE ALL THIS WEEK! 20% OFF ANYTHING YOU CAN GET IN A SHOP HOP BAG
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Friday Freebie/Saturday Encore -
Fun and Done! Most Friday mornings (10:30 - 12:30) we offer FREE classes on quick projects. Topics include tote bags, table runners, wallets, aprons, placemats, scrap saks, couch caddies, wall hangings, wine bags and more. The classes are FREE but patterns and/or supplies must be purchased at our shop. Don't worry, we will make liberal use of the share bucket!
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Beginner Boot Camp
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  Bias
Beauty StarRecognize this quilt? It's hanging in the back room by the sale fabric. Be prepared to be surprised and amazed at the clever little trick we will teach you to make these stars. You can get the pattern and take the class for free if you purchase the fabric here! If you are interested in purchasing this pattern, it is available as an instant download here for $2.50.
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 BoardwalkFree class, free pattern! (But you must by the fabric here.) This is an excellent class for beginners. You will be practicing your rotary cutting and piecing skills as you make this 58" x 58" lap quilt. Click on the picture thumbnail to see the quilt up close - or come in to the shop, it is hanging in the front window. Why not make it in spring colors?
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Catercorner Once a mystery quilt, this clever two block quilt finishes at 50" x 60" but can easily be made larger. The directions in this pattern give you two different options for making the Half Square Triangle Blocks.
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 Dancing
DiagonalsIn the space of just 36 squares, learn about color, value, line, scale, balance and symmetry. This class is filled with fabric guidance and design variations to help unlock your creativity! Just quarter yards or fat quarters are all you need to make a beautiful wall hanging featuring your favorite large-scale fabric. Simple cutting and quick construction yield fascinating results. Wonderful design stretching exercise, yet easy enough for the beginning quilter! Fabulous with Japanese fabric, this is THE pattern for large scale prints. Class fee of $45 includes fabric and pattern. Pattern includes two sizes: 50" x 50" for the 36 block version 40" x 40" for the 25 block version. Detailed instructions for 4 layouts with ideas for dozens more!
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 Delectable
Mountains
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Hunter Star Table Runner Goodbye
tricky bias edges and fussy point matching! Foundation by the Yard will
make your piecing more precise, less stressful, and as creatively
different as you are. Learn to use these innovative foundations
while making a Hunter Star Table Runner. The fabric foundation stays in place after you're done piecing, keeping your blocks stable and square. No ripping off tiny pieces of paper or snapping your
stitches! Friday freebie class requires $25 kit which ncludes
all fabric needed to complete this 55" x 23" tablerunner.
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 Hot
Dog PillowcaseLearn the hot diggety dog method of Choose your favorite fabric for the body of the pillowcase and embellish the cuff with embroidery, rick-rack, lace or piping. We’ll show you an easy way to hide all the seams! This is a Friday Freebie class.
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 Lantern
BagLike a paper lantern, this clever bag expands showing off contrasting fabric within the pleats. Two sizes, four inside pockets. Click on the thumbnail picture to see the sample bags up close.
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Ladies Night. Join us as we sit and chat while working on
our favorite project. Bring your knitting, your embroidery, your quilting
or whatever you are working on for a night of friendship and advice from
the group. Come anytime between 5:30 and 8:30 on Monday nights. No charge.
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Learn Foundation Paper Piecing. This is a beginner level class that teaches the fundamentals of foundation paper piecing. This technique allows you to piece small blocks and wall hangings with increased accuracy. For this class you will need a rotary cutter, a small cutting mat if you have one, scissors, sewing machine (unless you are using one of the shops), pins with small or flat heads, a quarter inch ruler, ruler for squaring, a postcard, (3 X 5 index card or template plastic about that size.) We will provide the patterns and fabric (and cookies of course). If you wish to bring your own fabric, one fat quarter will be plenty for a main color and 3 to 5 coordinating strips about 2 inches wide. $15 plus pattern
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 The
Library Quilt! Back by popular demand, Sherry is once again
teaching this class. This quilt is actually made of paper pieced
blocks, but it is how you make and embellish those blocks that makes this
quilt wonderful! $20
plus pattern.
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Machine Quilting Class Lower your feed dogs and raise your creativity in this class taught by Tamara. This hands on class will provide the basic and beyond for machine quilting using your home sewing machine and the proper tools. $35. (Here's a note from Donna about the class she took - Hi, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the machine quilting class. It was sooooo much fun and very informative to me. Now I'm not as afraid to do the machine quilting.)
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Pocket Parade Tote
- ideal for diaper bags!Yardage: 1 yd for lower portion of bag, handles, front and back pockets and side pocket linings. 1 FQ for upper contrasting band and side pockets, 1/2 yd for bag lining, 1/2 yd for the inner pockets and 1 1/2 yds fusible fleece. The bag is about 12" wide, 12" tall and 6" deep. Click on the picture to the right to see the samples up close. $15 plus pattern
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Sassy
Bag and Wonder Wallet Our own Sassy Sherry will teach you how to make a Sassy Bag!
This
small three pocket purse is ideal for travel and can be made with only
three fat quarters. It is ideal for vacations or traveling light. It's nicer than a fanny pack, less bulky than a traditional purse, and
will lie securely next to your body. The 2 inside pockets are big
enough for a cell phone, check book and glasses. There is also one
pocket on the back. Finished size approx: 8" x 9". You supply
the sewing machine, we supply everything else! $25 includes pattern,
fabric and all supplies.
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Scrap Sak! The ideal accessory put by your sewing machine for your pins and your schnibbles. Make two, one for home and one for class! Friday Freebie!
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 Stars
in My WindowOriginally a mystery, this lap size 48" x 48" quilt features three dimensional cathedral windows in a star pattern. See other pictures of this quilt here. $20 includes pattern. Or...buy the kit and the class is free!
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 Click on the thumbnail to see this purse up close. Texture Magic is a unique product that actually shrinks fabric to give it the crinkled look. Simply sew Texture Magic to the back of your fabric, apply steam, and the fabric magically shrinks approximately 30%, creating a beautiful textured effect. After shrinking, result is permanent. The class is free but you must purchase the Texture Magic and fabric in this shop.
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Test Class We will be doing two online mysteries this year: Crossed Connections on New Years Day and Magic Tricks on Super Sunday February 7. Would you like to help us test the pattern? We will have free test classes on:
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Did you know that National Tie One On Day is November 25th?
Participation is simple. On the day before Thanksgiving, pause in the
preparation of your own meal, wrap a loaf of bread or other baked good in an
apron, tuck a note of
encouragement in the pocket, and tie one on…an apron and deliver the wrapped
bundle to someone without your bounty… a neighbor, friend or family member in
need of physical or spiritual sustenance, a bit of recognition or just a kind
word.
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 Waffle Time
Everything tastes better when served on a homemade table runner! A fun and easy table runner in two sizes. (18" x 18" or 18" x 42".) This class will focus on rotary cutting basics, sewing with an accurate 1/4" seam allowance, learning about opposing seams and proper direction for ironing seam allowances. Then we will tackle constructing units of the block, then rows of the block, ending with adding the borders to the top. Price includes the pattern. You will need to bring a working sewing machine with a 1/4" foot for piecing (unless you are using one of ours), scissors, seam ripper, and thread to match. We will provide the rotary cutters, rulers and mats although you are welcome to bring your own. Class fee of $15 includes pattern.
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Winter Banner
Class  Make a banner for your front door or hallway in a single
afternoon! (or at least get a really good start:-)) This quick and
easy pattern makes a wonderful door or wall hanging. Made from fat
quarters and scraps, six easy steps, ready to quilt in less than 3 hours,
it is ideal for beginners. Finished size 7 ½” by 17 ½”. Kit price
$12. Friday Freebie! (see description above)
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  The
Yin Yang BagThis bag pattern was inspired by the Yin-Yang Symbol, reminding us to create and maintain balance in our lives. The Yin-Yang pattern includes well illustrated instructions tested for accuracy and clarity. The finished bag measures 11" x 16" and includes two interior pockets. This bag is easy and fun to sew and NO additional hardware is required. Requires 1 yard dark, 2/3 yard light or contrasting fabric, hemostat or other turning tool, a sewing machine in good working order complete with power cord and foot pedal, (unless you are borrowing one of ours), a walking foot, topstitch needles, thread for topstitching, pins, scissors and/or thread snips, seam ripper, hand sewing needles, needle threader and two 6inch pieces of 1/4inch elastic. The fusible fleece batting and pattern will be provided. Click on the picture thumbnails below to see the samples up close. $20
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