COME VISIT US!

Welcome to The Quiltmaker's Shoppe website. Take a look around and check out all the fabric, notions and patterns we have to offer. My staff here are very busy continually making samples to tempt you. Stop by and let us help you find the perfect project.

WELCOME

ALL IOWA SHOP HOP

Join us for the Great Sewing Adventure!

The All Iowa Shop Hop will be going on from June 1st to July 31st. 86 stores across Iowa are participating.

QUILTER OF THE MONTH

Meet Carrie Borchardt! She is an amazing quilter who is known for thinking outside the box. Carrie has been quilting over 20 years and learned from her maternal grandmother, her mother, aunt and the internet. She comes from a family of crafters. She loves the piecing process. Carrie prefers choosing from a fabric line so all fabrics coordinate. She then lets the fabric tell her what it needs to become. Her favorite book is Word Play Quilts by Tonya Ricucci and her favorite notions are The Cutting Gizmo by Gypsy Quilter and the Bloc-Loc ruler to trim half square triangles. She loves Kaffe Fassett and Lori Holt. The fun thing about Carrie is the wide variety of styles that she uses in her quilts. They are always fun and make you smile. Congratulations to Carrie Borchardt, our Quilter of the Month!

FALL CLASSES

Check out our upcoming classes below!

Please read about the class requirements under the Classes Tab

We are beginning to schedule our slate of fall classes that will begin in September. If you and a couple of your friends are interested in taking a class, just give us a call and we will set up a class that fits into your schedule. Be sure to like us on Facebook so you get the latest information on classes, events and specials.

STITCH AND SIP

Bring your hand sewing - whatever it may be - and join us for a fun, relaxing evening visiting with your friends.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

BEGINNERS QUILTING CLASS

Cost: $50

September 15, 22, 29 and October 6

6-9pm

Instructor: Twyla

This four session class will teach you the basic skills of quilting. You will be making a Friendship Star quilt that only requires 3 yards of fabric plus ½ yard for binding. You will need to bring your own sewing machine and be comfortable with threading the machine, winding a bobbin and sewing a straight line. You will receive a 10% discount on all supplies needed for the class.

OPEN WIDE BAG

Cost: $30

September 18 9-3

Instructor: Kim Duncan

Slip this classy zippered bag in your suitcase – or use it to maximize the space in your vanity. Quick and fun to make, the pattern features three sizes that open wide for easy access to all your supplies. Inner mesh pocket keep things organized and easy to view. You will be making the medium sized bag during the class. Pattern purchase is required.

BEGINNERS EMBROIDERY

Cost: $20

September 29 10am-12pm

Instructor: Marianne

Hand embroidery is back and is used for embellishments in many of the new quilt patterns. If you’ve always wanted to learn to embroider or feel like you need a refresher class, this is for you. The purchase of the book, Hand Embroidery, Stitches at a Glance is required.

GEESE IN MOTION

Cost: $20

October 13 1-3pm

October 14 6-8pm

Instructor: Carol

Flying Geese…. love them or hate them or do they terrify you? If you have a problem being consistent while making your flying geese, this class is for you. We will be making a table runner featuring 2”x4” flying geese. We will use scrap fabrics to make the geese according to the pattern directions and then use scraps to make the same units with the Ultimate Flying Geese Ruler. It will be a chance to test drive the ruler before you purchase one or if you have the ruler in your stash and have been afraid to use it, this is your class. By the time you leave you will be ready to go home and tackle the geese for your runner. It’s a win for everyone. Pattern purchase is required and kits will be available.