July News from Main Street Quilting Co.
Going on now!
Row By Row Experience- June 21- Sept 5 stop in and get your exclusive Main Street Quilting Co row while supplies last! We will try to keep the kits in stock and stay as true to our example as possible. You are welcome to order with us over the phone or online. We will set a row aside for you and mail it on November 1st per RxR rules. Stop in and shop hop with us!
We also have been hosting an Upstream exhibit with other downtown businesses. Our artist is Andy Behrle from Washington. Check out his website @ http://www.andybehrle.com/ He worked with video media to create quilt blocks with flowing water. If you haven't seen it stop by our window. It's a really beautiful and unique take on what we do here! The displays downtown will be up through this Thursday so plan to see it before it's gone.
Classes and Special Events
Finish What You Started Fridays: July 7, 14, 28
Get help finishing those projects you’ve had on the back burner. We’d love it if you called us ahead of time so that we have a head count. Cost: $10 for classroom use. Machine also available for rent in classroom for $15/hour (one hour min.)Colorsplash- A Trip Around the World Quilt Class: Tuesday, July 18 9am- 5pm
We will be using an heirloom pattern, Trip Around the World and modernizing it with quick cutting and piecing techniques. Trust me... we will not be cutting the tiny squares, I promise. If you've never made a beauty like this, it's time! Cost: $40 plus supplies
Software Inspirations: July 26, 12:30-1:30pm
Join us on the last Weds of each month as we learn about Bernina's latest Version 8 software release can do. Be sure to have updated your software prior to class. Bring a USB stick. Cost: $10.
Intro to Quilting: Tuesdays, August 15 for 12 consecutive weeks, am/pm sessions
Class runs twelve weeks, covering the basics from purchasing fabric, cutting fabric, sewing, and making common quilting pieces. This is a true beginner class, so don't think you're not good enough! Consider giving the life-long gift of quilting this holiday with a gift certificate for class. Cost: $150 plus materials. Call for more details or to register.
Coming this Fall: Collage Class with Leslie McNeil- Dates to be determined.
Please call us ASAP to get your name on the interest list. Once we know the fall dates we will call you first. As one of the most popular Collage Classes, we are always excited to be included on her schedule again. Cost: $75.00 plus supplies
CLASS POLICIES:
- Students must pay the class fee at the time of registration.
- Fee does not include supplies or materials unless stated.
- Materials needed for class purchased at this shop will receive a 15% discount on non-sale items purchased.
- Students wishing to cancel must do so one week prior to class to receive a refund.
- If a class is cancelled by the instructor all fees will be refunded.
- Class fee covers one student only.
- Children are not allowed in classes unless they are attending the class as a student with the necessary skills to participate in that class. Babes in arms may be an exception given by the instructor.
New Products... fabric, kits, patterns and more!
New Kaffe Fasset fabrics have arrived
Forest Brick Road Kit- Quick and easy pattern- great for the outdoors person in your life!
Forever Green Kit- This lovely kit from Moda uses Holly Taylor's great Holiday inspired line. Pattern book includes this great quilt and many more inspiring patterns.
Namaste- by Michael Miller Have a yogi in your life? Get a free pattern to make this yoga mat bag when you purchase your fabrics here.
Sew Necessary License Plate Pouch- Kits and patterns available. This pouch opens on two sides and will fit all those necessities... So easy you won't be able to make just one!
Outdoor Blenders are here! These fabrics are a nice addition to those landscape quilts.
Coming Soon Digital Prints from Hoffman: These panels are not even here yet and the waiting list is growing. If you know you will want one- Call us today so we can set one aside for you. Panels are about 27" x 42" in size and cost $11.50 per panel.
Blocks of the Month
Blocks of the Month are an affordable way to break a big quilt into smaller sections. We also have the quilt kit as an "All at Once" offering. If you are interested in any of our Blocks of the Month - call now to reserve your spot. 406-586-6097
"On the Horizon"
Twilight Song- This lovely quilt uses Twilight Blush fabrics by Island Batik. The pale peaches, violets and sage greens in this quilt are a must see! Available in two sizes (both a Queen - 88" x 101", or a Lap - 60" x 70"), the design is by Paradise Quilt Designs out of Colorado. This quilt is perfect for the advanced-beginner to intermediate and above quilter. Our kits are the Queen size. We have a few spots left in this Block of the Month - so call today for your reservation.
Golden Age
We have a few kits left of this lovely 79" x 79" medallion quilt. Each month's kit comes with the fabrics needed to make the beautiful blocks and information on the actress that inspired that block. You must see this one in person- It's gorgeous!
Floral Menagerie
Taking pre-registration on this fun and bright quilt kit. Floral Menagerie Block of the Month from In the Beginning Fabrics will be available starting in October. Each block is 24" x 24" and features an applique animal and pieced borders. Various techniques are used in the piecing Finished Size: 72.5" x 96.5". A one-time registration fee of $35.00 reserves your space in the program and is non-refundable. This Block of the Month is a 12 month program that will begin in October, 2017. Each month you will receive a kit that includes pattern and fabric. Price is $29.99/month 
Also taking preregistration on
Mystical Prism Block of the Month
This gorgeous collection features fabrics in a vibrant and striking palette of deep blues to turquoises with purple accents. I just got my fabric kit in to make the store sample and I don't even want to cut into the fabrics yet... so pretty!! The layout resembles a kaleidoscope and is another great design from A Wing and A Prayer Designers!
Basic piecing techniques with easy-to-follow instructions, combined with a variety of block sizes make this quilt desirable for both the novice and savvy quilter alike. This is a King sized quilt, measures 102" square. Preregistration Cost: $35.00 Price per Month still to be determined.
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Machine Repair & Maintenance
Since so many of us take a break from sewing during the summer to tend our gardens, now is the perfect time to get your machine in good working order! We repair and maintain all makes and models of sewing machines and sergers. Cameron, our expert technician, comes next on July 7th His list always fills quickly, so call us today at 406-586-6097 to reserve a slot.
Summer Hours
Open: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri 10-6
Open: Sat 10-5
NEW for the Summer! Open: Sundays 12-2
We will open on July 4th from 11-2
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