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November 2024
Dear Friends,
Hello! It's hunting season or sewing season... so you know this guy is going to show up and watch me in my sewing studio. And especially when Mr Wardell is in a tree stand looking for a buck this nice!
Fall Shop Hop Update: Our Stocking for Soldiers drive was happily received but the local Adopt a Sox organization.You all made over 600 stockings and there are going to be many happy soldiers this year. Thank you so much for all your efforts. The Main Street Quilting Co fat quarter drawing bundle went to Eva. Thank you to all the gals who sewed for this great cause.
So hard to believe this fall is flying by so quickly. It's time to get thinking about all the winter projects to do and we have lots of ideas. This newsletter is PACKED full so if you need some inspiration, keep reading!
Our One Block Wonder class was super fun this past weekend. If you've never tried this technique, let us help you get started. Here are just two of the gals blocks from class. Watch for the whole story to be posted on Instagram soon.
Blocks of the Month:
Mystic Vineyard Block of the Month- This 9 month BOM uses the most lovely shades of purples and greens. The fabrics are simply stunning in person for this queen sized beauty. If you are new to blocks of the month, this is a great one to get you going. Each month's instructions are in color and easy to read with great illustrations. Stop by or call us to get started today.
Upcoming Classes/Events:
Fall Fabric Sale- Two Days only. Stop in this Thursday and Friday, Nov 21 & 22
All Halloween, Fall and Christmas fabrics will be on sale! You will not want to miss this ... 35% off all marked prices. Ordering online? We will fix the pricing prior to sending your fabrics. Prices go back to normal on Saturday.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Special CAT/GRIZ game day hours OPEN 10a to noon. We will be cheering on our 11-0 Bobcats at the game! Go Cats GO!
2024 Birthday Club Year End Party- November 22 5pm If you are interested in the 2025 Birthday Club, call us ASAP. There are two spots left- registration for 2025 closes on December 1st.
Open Sew- Friday, November 29th. 10am-3:30pm
Need to get a little sewing done after Thanksgiving? Have the day off and want to sew with friends? Come and sew in our classroom space. We have tables, chairs, irons and ironing boards all set up and ready. Lunch not provided. Reserve your table here. Cannot plan ahead? Call us on Friday to see if there are still tables available.
2024 Christmas Stroll- On December 7th, be sure stroll on in to Main Street Quilting early on Saturday (open 10a-4p) as we will be closed during the stroll for a private event. (Photos from our October Mini Retreat)
Quilted Coat Class- We are having another session of this fun class. When you sign up, we will send you a class list and tips for what to bring to class. December 14th 9a-4p Sign up here.
Beginning Quilting techniques class runs Tuesday evenings starting January 7th. Our Foundational Learning 101 teaches quilting basics and is a great technique refresher course or great for beginners. We will be making a nice runner in this 6 week series. Sign up today. Class list will be emailed or you can grab one in person here at the store.
Fiesta Friday- Join us quarterly for a yummy festive meal and a fun get-it-done-in-a-night project. We have a fun project coming in February. Cyndy will teach us how to make an easy sewing caddy. Stop in to the store to see it! Sign up HERE
New on Our Shelves:
New 3 yard books in stock
Quilter's Design Graph Paper-If you follow us on Social Media...you know what this is! When the previous maker stopped making this great resource we were sad, but not for long! We worked with a local printing company to get you the 12" quilting graph paper that you all love so much. We have changed up the product to be more user friendly. Get yours today!
New Patterns:
Forest Denizen Quilt Kits using the Buck Wild collection is here!
Nature Adventure Quilt kit using the Wonders of Nature collection has such lovely colors.
Dawn's Light kits are now available.Stop by our window and see this one in person- It's gorgeous!
New colors of Kitty Litter!
And Kitty Litter in 60" wide Minky!
Two lovely floral collections just in time for our dreaming of spring flowers.
National Parks panel is a nice large size at 54" x 72". Add a border and quilt yourself a cozy throw.
Need a fast gift? We have pre-made 60" x 72" cuddly blankets ready to wrap. The solid colored blankets come in four colors: cream, grey, aqua and navy.
Aurifil has a lovely collection of thread in an advent style gift box.
Did you know we have buttons? All shapes and sizes can help you finish your project.
Need a design wall? This special fabric can be hung any way you choose. No need for pins as your fabrics stick on their own.
New Western Prints:
Move Over Runner Kit- great for longer tables
Block card decks now come in four versions
Toteology bags have restocked
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Machine Corner: If I had to pay our service tech $1 for every machine that comes in with old thread... I'd go broke. Do you know that a good quality thread is not only good for your project but good for your machine? Inferior quality thread (think thread from a big box store) produces more lint that settles in the gears and forces them to wear unnaturally. Replacing gears on a machine is EXPENSIVE! Investing in a better quality thread like Aurifil is an all around savings on the life of your project and machine.
Machine Service and Repairs:
Our sewing machine expert's service schedule is full for December and January. February 2nd service appointments are currently available. We are unable to take walk-in machines at this time. We are able to service and repair all makes and models of machines: Embroidery, Sewing and Sergers. Please call us at 406-586-6097 to get a reservation for your machine.
Main Street Quilting Company Hours:
Open Monday - Saturday 10a - 4pm
**Please check our voicemail for the most up to date hours**
2024 Holiday Hours:
Closed Thanksgiving, November 27-28
Open December 24 10a-2p
Closed December 25 Christmas Day
Closed for Inventory Dec 30-31
Closed Jan 1 New Years Day