Become a Summer VIP Club Member!

I have been thinking of what to do for the summer!  Thinking!  Thinking!  Thinking!  Oh how about a "Summer VIP" Club!

And you are wondering what the heck is that??

How do you become a "Summer VIP" Club Member and what does that really mean??

Details!  Details!!  Details!!

How to join the Summer VIP Club!

1) Purchase $200 of regular priced merchandise (including classes, machines)  during the month of May!  Add it up, or buy all at once, there are no rules for that. ALL purchases Qualify in the month of May, to reach your total before taxes!

2)  When you reach $200, we will give you a very special "Summer VIP" Club Card, that you will be able to use in June, July and August 2013!

3)  The "Summer VIP" Club Card gives you 20% off on all "qualifying" purchases! 

4)  What's a "qualifying" purchase?

5)  A "qualifying" purchase is any regular priced book, pattern, notion, thread, fabrics, batting, machine notions, Embroidery Designs, & Machine Accessories.

6)  Non Qualifying Items are Gift Cards, Sewing Machines, 5D, or TruE Software Programs, 5D Bootcamp, Clubs, Club Kits and combining coupons/discounts.  Please only one discount per item!

7)  But you can also use the "Summer VIP" Club Card, for your Classes too (any teacher), during the months of June, July and August 2013!

8)  Now if you are worried that you can't keep track of your receipts ..... don't worry .... we have an APP for that!  LOL!  Our very expensive Point of Sale can actually let us know if you qualify for the "Summer VIP" Club at the end of May, and we will be sure to give you your "Summer VIP" Club Card!

Meet Susan Edmonson - Creativity Starts Here!

Susan Edmonson is an award winning quilt maker who started this journey in 1981 and today continues to wow her audiences with her unique artistry.

Her specialties have been folk art, crazy quilted purses and wall quilts, and “flower doodles.” Fabric collage books and mini art quilts are among her newest creations using mixed media techniques. All of her work is lavished with beading and embroidery. She loves working with vintage style fabrics and colors. The patterns she designs have evolved from original pieces inspired from vintage quilt designs and nature that showcase her own unique style.

She teaches and lectures at local and regional guilds throughout the Southeast. Most recently she has been on the faculty for many Symposiums, Myrtle Beach Quilt Party, Mid-Atlantic Quiltfest, Inspired, Art & Soul, John C. Campbell Folk School, Carolina Mixed Media Art Guild Retreat & other large events. Her students are always encouraged to have fun with their projects while embracing new techniques. Many of her creations have been featured in “Altered Couture”, “Haute Handbag” and “Sew Somerset” publications by Stampington & Co. and more.         

In 2005 - 2011 Susan and Kristin Steiner teamed up to form “Creative Spirits.” This was a very unique creativity retreat held in Blowing Rock, N.C. called “Believe In Yourself.” Many mixed media and fabric techniques were always featured.

Fall 2012 Susan began a new mixed media retreat/workshop called “Stitched With Creativity”. This event focuses on stitching with many different materials & elements using many creative techniques to create unique art!

Susan majored in Art and Design at Queens College in Charlotte, N.C. Susan has her own pattern line and has recently self published her first book!

Upcoming Classes by Susan!

Collage Your Creativity!
Friday May 10, 10:30am to 4:30pm
In the Pfaff Shop Classroom!
Class Fee:  $55

Step out of the "Quilting Box" and get your creative juices going!  Find your favorite things, fabrics, buttons, beads and join Susan in the art of Collage!

Susan is a fantastic teacher and you won't be disappointed.  Gather your friends and come out for a fun day of creativity!

Not in My Martini
Saturday June 15, 10:30am to 4:30pm
Class Fee: $55

No, we are not having martinis!  But we will have punch and olive sandwiches to get you in the mood!  We are going to make a fun circle appliqué quilt using Layer Cake squares and Charm squares.  This is a great faux hand appliqué technique using your machine.  There will be lots of talk about color and placement of fabrics to give you the look you want for this fun olive shape design!  Simple piecing and fun appliqué to make for your special someone or yourself.

Spring colors!

Winter Nights, Spring Mornings

Friday July 12, 10:30a to 4:30pm
Class Fee:  $55
Instructor:  Susan Edmonson

This is a great first quilt to make! Or maybe you just need a fun and easy project to jump start your new year. Using batiks for this stunning quilt will make it so much fun to choose the fabrics. The Sizzix will be used for all the applique pieces (or if you donʼt have a Sizzix you can cut the appliques other ways). A very quick project for those cold winter nights.  You can make either quilt, the background piecing is the same, the appliques fit the season!

Winter Nights

Spring Mornings

Amanda Murphy Coming to the Quilters Loft!

Join us on June 27th at 6pm to meet  Amanda Murphy who is an author, fabric and pattern designer, and quilt artist known for her exuberant use of color and juxtaposition of modern and traditional motifs, patterns, and techniques. 

A graphic designer by training, Amanda's interests and experiences led her to quilting, an art that marries her passion for design with her enthusiasm for handwork.

She markets her own pattern line and designs quilting collections for Blend Fabrics, a subsidiary of Anna Griffin Inc.  

Amanda's first book, Modern Holiday, debuts at Market with C and T Publishing.

Be sure to sign up for the Workshop with Amanda Murphy on July 13th!

Photo Album
Saturday July 13, 10:30 to 4pm
Class Fee:  $45
Instructor:  Amanda Murphy

Use  an assortment of favorite fabrics to improvisationally piece a photo album or notebook cover that is unique to you!  This project is perfect for a gift for a friend (or yourself!) and makes great use of scraps.  If you have leftover pieces of embroidery or favorite feature prints feel free to bring them along and we’ll find fun ways to incorporate them into the design!  We’ll embellish the album with cutwork flowers and beads and maybe even experiment with new quilting motifs.  Whatever your style, bring your favorite fabrics and try something new!

Now taking Applications for Sewing Machine Sales!

Quilters Loft is now accepting applications for part or full  time Sales Associate, for our sewing machine sales department.

The position requires a candidate who can work independently, flexible, exceptional customer service, and have a strong knowledge of sales. Must be a team player. 

Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery, computer software skills, and knowledge of Pfaff Sewing Machines and marketing a plus!

Additional position requirements:

Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday

Ability to lift 30 - 50 pounds or more

Excellent math skills

Knowledge of computer POS systems and  Microsoft windows

Ability to teach Classes for all products

Ability to travel to shows and customer homes when needed.

Ability to work overtime on short notice when needed.

We will train for the position if you meet most of the qualifications.

Please send resume to:

Erica Ransom, President/Owner

Quilters Loft Company

188 N Main Street

 Mooresville, NC 28115

You may also come in and complete an application if you do not have a current resume.  Applications are in the Quilt Shop, upstairs.

Special Event - Pfaff PowerQuilter p3 - Thursday Feb 21, 2013

Special Event Program: 

Session One - 9am to 12Noon
Session Two - 1pm to 4pm

Each session will contain the same info, so let us know which session you would like to attend!

Long Arm Owner's Q & A  5pm to 6:30pm, with Lisa and Erica

Please call asap to reserve your place as class size is limited, and you won't want to miss out on the next generation of a top of the line home quilting machine!  

We are planning small class sessions, so everyone has an opportunity to test drive our new Pfaff PowerQuilter p3.

Special Events are the perfect time to get to know what is new in Long Arm Quilting.  

It is also the perfect time to purchase as there is always special pricing and great 0%, no interest, long term financing!  Perfect for any budget!

If you are looking to move into Long Arm Quilting or have one that doesn't do everything you want, then this is the event to attend!

We can't wait to show you all you can do with the PowerQuilter P3 and the New Quilt Artist II.

Pfaff PowerQuilter p3

Lisa Rogers, Pfaff Creative Consultant!

We are pleased to have Lisa Rogers, a Pfaff Creative Consultant present our special event on the Pfaff PowerQuilter p3 and Quilt Artist!  

Lisa believes in spreading the love of quilting! At the age of five, her mother put a basket of thread in her lap and a needle in her hand, and that early start launched Lisa into a rewarding and productive career. 

She has an intensive 18-year background in quilting, starting with her instruction under Linda Taylor where Lisa perfected her freehand and trapunto quilting skills, and completed her instructional certification. She has been a professional quilter for many years during which time she was contracted to custom quilt and show quilts at various quilt shows. 

Lisa has taught piecing, freehand and automated quilting. Her warm, funny and engaging personality guarantees a first rate experience for anyone attending one of her events . . . whether they're a beginner or an accomplished quilter.

Lisa has completed the Linda Taylor long arm training and is a Certified instructor.  She has been a  professional quilter for many years.  

She is also a dance and theater costume maker and has owned and operated a clothing company that made authentic clothing from the 1800's.

Needle Detail!

Oh the Quilting Possibilities!

Quilting Touch Pad!

"Well Baby" Annual Sewing Machine Service and House Calls for Long Arm Machines!!!

Wondering if your "Baby" looks like this?  

 Only "Dr Danny" can let you know for sure!  You can clean your machine every day, but you won't be able to clean all the lint out of it! 

Now that all the holiday sewing is done, it's time for that "Well Baby" Annual check-up. Did you know we service ALL brands of sewing and embroidery machines!

Schedule your "Wait" appointment....and Danny will have your machine humming in about an hour........on Tuesdays and Thursdays only......nothing could be finer than a well cared for machine!!  Why book a "wait" appointment?  It's great when you are coming a distance!  Drop off your machine, shop a little, go to lunch with some friends and before you go home your machine will be ready to go with you!  You don't need to make two trips!  Isn't that great!

You can make an appointment or drop your machine off any day Tuesday thru Saturday!

Did you know we make "house calls" for in the home (domestic) mid and long arm machines?  Danny was trained in the long arm business, when he first started repairing machines! 

All mid and long arm machines can be serviced in your home!  No need to disassemble and try to bring your machine in to the store!  Keep your quilting machine in top order!  

Call 704-662-8660 to schedule your appointment today!

Danny has over 32 years experience!   We know that if Danny can't find a solution, no one can!  He is the best!!!!  Just ask anyone who knows him!

Be sure to mention this email and get 20% off for your annual service now thru February 28, 2013!  Book your machine now for service, to take advantage of the special!

Become a Fan of the Quilters Loft Company - Bible Studies Facebook Page!

We have set up a Facebook page just for the Block of the Week!  It is "Quilters Loft Company - Bible Studies"! 

Sign up as a fan of the Quilters Loft Company - Bible Studies fan page, so you can post your blocks, as you make them.  As comments and blocks are posted, you will be able to see the Virtual "Show and Tell"!

Click here to become a Fan!

Sometimes I will post a surprise!

We really want you to post your finished blocks!  You may just win a prize!

Be sure to become a fan and post your blocks!   It would be great if you could post your city and state too!  Can't wait to see the progress!

You can also come into the shop with your block, and we can take a picture and post for you, if you are not on Facebook!

I hope you are having as much fun as we are!

Special Event - TruE Embroidery Just for MAC!

Calling all Embroidery Machine Owners or wantabees!  Got a MAC???  ............. want to use it to design your next great creative moment!  

Come see what all the excitement is about!  Even if you don't have a MAC, you ought to come anyway!  See what's new in quilting and embroidery software!

TruEmbroidery Software for Mac is also available as a Crossover package from the 5D Embroidery System (HUSQVARNA VIKING 5D PROFESSIONAL or 5D PROFESSIONAL PLUS / PFAFF 5D SUITE or 5D SUITE+ required).

So save the date!  We are excited to have Gina Hodges, A Pfaff Creative Educator, coming to the Quilters Loft on Wednesday January 30, 2013. 

 We will have two sessions! 

Session 1 - 10 AM to 1 PM

Session 2 -   4 PM to 7 PM

Call and reserve your place!  $10 reserves your place and we will return it at the event with a $10 coupon!  Just let us know which session you would like to attend!  Space is limited so sign up soon! 

It is the perfect software for any brand of Embroidery Machine!   Are you using 4D or 5D on your MAC?  Come see how this software can enhance your creative experience!

A complete software system designed specifically for Mac computers, TruEmbroidery Software offers everything you need to bring embroidery to life. The native Mac interface is enhanced by OS X Mountain Lion features, such as gestures.

Compatible with most top embroidery machines

Babylock | Bernina | Brother | Husqvarna Viking | Janome | Pfaff | Singer

Includes three modules and two assistants to help you accomplish your embroidery projects with ease

• TruE™ Studio - Adjust, personalize and combine embroidery designs, frames and flourishes.
• TruE™ Modify - Transform embroideries with the perfect touches.
• TruE™ Create - Tap into unlimited embroidery design possibilities with thousands of stitch effects.
• TruE™ QuickCreate Assistant - Create designs automatically from clip-art.
• TruE™ Portrait Assistant - Create an embroidery portrait from your favorite photo.

Crossover option:

TruEmbroidery Software for Mac is also available as a Crossover package from the 5D Embroidery System (HUSQVARNA VIKING 5D PROFESSIONAL or 5D PROFESSIONAL PLUS / PFAFF 5D SUITE or 5D SUITE+ required).

Bible Studies Update!

We have so many more signing up for the Bible Studies Block of the Week, "Blessing" that I will be repeating the information for a few weeks in the weekly emails!  

You will be making 73 blocks!  No two are alike!   A great way to increase your skills!  All the layouts use the 73 blocks and the settings, sashing, borders are different!

So get organized, find a notebook, get some page protectors where you can put your pattern in and your finished block so everything is in one place when you get ready to finish your quilt.  Remember we are doing this for 73 weeks!  You don't want to lose any of your blocks in that time, do you!

For your blocks, you need a total of 2 yards each of  light, medium and dark fabrics!   For those of you who are new to quilting, I will put more information on the blog to help you pick your fabrics.  You can also bring in your "stash" fabrics and we can help you decide which are "light", "medium" and "dark" fabrics.

If you would like to make it scrappy, working out of your stash, then select a combination of fabrics that equal two yards each of light, medium and dark fabrics.  Be sure to "audition" your fabrics for the values you need.  They can be distinctive or subtle.

There are three settings!  You might want to decide on which setting you would like to make so you can do a little planning.  Check out the quilts on the blog.

Not sure if you have enough to do your quilt or not sure about your selection, stop in with your stash fabrics and we can help you plan.  

Note:  The Exodus block is flying geese, going in the same direction.  The quilt has the Exodus Block with the center flying geese reversed.  You can do it either way!

Update:  Some have mentioned that they have had a "fun" time with the Exodus Block and it is not coming out to be 6 1/2 inches!  Each block should be 6 1/2 inches before they are sewn together for the quilt.  To make the flying geese with rectangles and squares -

Rectangles - Cut 2 1/2" by 1 1/2" (need 18)
Squares - Cut 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" (need 36)

Draw a line across the diagonal on each square.
Sew along the diagonal a few threads towards the outside of the square.(away from the middle of the rectangle).   I find it best to sew from the middle of the rectangle to the outside edge, so the point does not get stuck in the feed dogs, since the pieces are small.  It is helpful to have a straight stitch plate on your machine, for "small" piecing!  Be sure to set the straight stitch plate safety if your machine has one!

Fold back to see that the outside "triangle" meets the edge of the block.  Trim the extra fabric underneath, before sewing the other side, to complete the flying geese block.  Repeat 18 times!

Bible Studies Block of the Week Starts Monday January 7th!

We are so excited to present the "Bible Studies"  Block of the Week, thru our Weekly email newsletter.  It is our way of saying thank you for reading our emails!
 
The only requirement is you need to be signed up for our email newsletter!   Not signed up yet, well just click on the link on the right side of the blog and sign up!  It's just that easy!!!

You will be making 73 blocks and no two are alike.  A great skill builder quilt.

Each week you will get a block with a Bible Study.  

Fabric requirements for the 73 blocks are as follows.

For the 73 Blocks

Light        2 yards
Medium   2 yards
Dark        2 yards

Want to work out of your stash?

"Audition" your fabrics so you have a nice assortment of light, medium, and dark fabrics, equal to two yards each!

Bible Studies Queen Setting 

 Love the use of only three color waves!  Very bright and cheery!!

Bible Studies Throw,  very scrappy but with a consistent background!

Bible Studies, Bed Runner!

A subtle combination of colors, scrappy with a consistent background.

So shop your stash, or come see us for the fabrics you need to make your "Bible Studies" Block of the Week.  Be inspired every week!

We are going to have fun prizes for those who keep up and finish their quilt!  Stay tuned for the details!  Will post soon!

The Quilting and Needle Art Extravaganza Fri Jan 25 and Sat Jan 26, 2013

The Quilting & Needle Art Extravaganza
Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26, 2013

Statesville Civic Center
300 South Center St.
Statesville, NC 28677

9 am - 5 pm
Admission is $5.00
 
It's that time of year again, for the fifth annual Quilting and Needle Art Extravaganza.  It is our fifth year and we will have the front corner with our wonderful  Pfaff sewing machines, the Pfaff  PowerQuilter P3 quilting longarm, and lots of fabrics, gifts, notions and all sorts of quilting goodies.  We will be doing demos all day! 

Lots of your favorite vendors are returning and some new vendors that I know you will love.  
Do you love wool appliqué and stitchery?  These vendors will have lots of luscious colors of wool and threads to go with them.

Annie’s Keepsakes from Rockwell, NC,
Auntie Ju’s Quilt Shoppe from Wilmington, NC, 
Freda Berry’s Woolens from Morganton, NC,
Shakerwood Woolens from Rock Hill, SC
  
Many of your favorite local quilt shops will have booths.  Stop by, purchase a few new fabrics and check out all the new quilt classes.  

Blue Ridge Quilts from Millers Creek, NC
The Cotton Quilt from Granite Falls, NC
Q Bee Quilts from Charlotte, NC
Quilt Patch Fabrics from Charlotte, NC
Ye Olde Forest Quilt Shop from Greensboro, NC

Are you shopping for a sewing machine?  Then QNAE is the place to comparison shop.  The Cottage Quilt Shop from Taylorsville, NC will feature the Handi Quilter and Baby Lock Sewing Machines.  
Featherweight Poppy will be here with his cute little Singer featherweights. (He can service them too, if you want to drop it off while you shop.) 
Sew Original will have Bernina.
Quilters Loft will have Pfaff.

I am crazy about buttons and old linens - and I bet you are too.  Dusty’s Vintage Buttons and The White House from Heath Springs, SC will have a fabulous assortment of things to look through.

Susan Edmonson does things by hand and on the sewing machine that are indescribable.  Her altered world is worth a visit.

Yarn and Fibers - Empty Pockets Alpaca Farm will feature yarn and items from her alpacas raised here in NC.  Now that is buying local.  

Friends and Fiberworks will be here from Asheville, NC.  They carry a wide assortment of yarn, needles and patterns.

Knit One - Stitch Too is returning for the 5th year.  Betsy will feature knitting yarns, crochet supplies, and continuous strand weaving.

Always on the lookout for a unique pattern?  Goneaway Quilting from Cleveland, NC will have her original patterns and hand dyed fabrics for sale.  

Hissyfitz Designs will feature her whimsical applique designs that are sure to put a smile on your face.

Quiltricks will have original patterns for items from wallets to wallhangings to full size quilt designs.

Knit One - Smock Too from Winston Salem always has a wonderful assortment of hand stitching ideas.  Hand applique, hand smocking, and hand embroidery are three of their specialties.

Do you love Jim Shore fabrics and figurines?  Kathy’s Patchworks from Alexandria, Va. specializes in Jim Shore products.  Jan Shore will be here too, with her line of embellishments and trims for crazy quilting.

Judy Lea's Studio from Concord will feature silks and embellishments for art quilts.  

Textile Treasures from Winston Salem will feature batiks and prints from all over the world for your special projects.

LCM Enterprise will be in the hallway with wooden display cases and ruler racks.

Are you thinking about a career in long arm quilting? 
Loving Stitches from Fayetteville will feature Gammill long arm machines in their booth.
The Quilting Solution from Taylorsville, NC will feature affordable long arm machines and computer control systems for any machine, both  manufactured here in NC.
Quilters Loft will have the Pfaff PowerQuilter P3, made in Utah!

Schoolhouse Quilts will be in the back corner with almost every notion ever invented and every book that has ever been written.

Sew Original from Winston Salem, NC and Studio Stitch from Greensboro, NC will be in the other back corner with Bernina Sewing Machines.  In addition to giving away a Bernette 46 sewing machine each day at 2 pm, (you must be present to win), this mother and daughter duo has lots of demonstrations planned.

Some Art Fabric from Atlanta, Ga. is a new vendor this year.  She specializes in unique cotton prints from around the globe and unusual patterns for children’s clothing.

CF Tomchick makes the most beautiful raku fired ceramic buttons and pins.    I could stand in her booth and dream of projects that I want to make all day long.

YLI from Rock Hill, SC will have a wide assortment of hand and machine sewing threads that are manufactured in the USA.

And last but not least, The Quilter’s Gallery will have both batik and print fabrics.  

Our next show is The Quilting and Fiber Art Marketplace in Sanford, NC.

The date and time of the show is Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 and Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, from 9 am – 5 pm at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center, 1801 Nash St., Sanford, NC 27330.  

Admission is $5.00.  

This show is all about Quilt and Yarn Shops!  This show is  a celebration that features small businesses and the people that run them.  Join us for a day of creativity, fabric, fiber, and food.  We have tried to feature the best vendors, with the best selection of merchandise available.  We have assembled more than 30 vendors for your shopping pleasure.  If shopping for fabric and yarn is not enough to entice you to Sanford, then let me tell you about our food!  Mrs. Lacy's Magnolia Tea House will be doing our food this year.  She will have wonderful sweets and coffee ready as you arrive and fabulous sandwiches and more sweets during the day.

The Early Bird will get the Worm!

On both days we will be giving away a sewing machine at 11 am and a gift basket at 4 pm.  We will also be giving away a grand prize basket at 5 pm on Saturday. 

On Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 we will have a drawing for a Bernette 46 sewing machine at 11 am.  This drawing is sponsored by Loving Stitches of Fayetteville and the other vendors at QFAM.  The Bernette 46 is a nice little portable machine with 8 stitches, a thread cutter, snap-on presser feet and an automatic bobbin winder.  This is a fabulous machine for a beginner, a grandchild, or to carry back and forth to quilting class. 

Loving Stitches has also donated a gift basket, valued at $200 that we will draw for at 4 pm on Friday.

On Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 we will have a drawing for a Pfaff Hobby 1122 at 11 am.  This drawing is sponsored by Find X Designs of Sanford and the other vendors at QFAM. The Pfaff 1122 has a great selection of stitches, including a buttonhole.  It also has easy threading, many accessories and a hard carrying case. 

At 4 pm on Saturday, we will give away a gift basket donated by all the vendors. 

In order to win either machine, you must have your entry in the box by 11 am each day and the drawing will be held shortly thereafter.  You must be present to win either the machine or the gift baskets.  If you REALLY want to win, be one of the first 100 people in the door each morning and get two chances to win that day.  All entries collected throughout the day will be entered to win hourly prizes and the gift baskets at 4 pm each day. 

The Grand Prize Basket will be drawn on Saturday at 5 pm from all the names and phone #s/emails collected during both days.  The winner will be notified and arrangements made to collect the prize. 

So plan to get up early and spend the day with us, shopping, eating and just having fun.  You might even win a prize, and if that’s not enough, many of the vendors will be featuring early morning specials on selected items from 9 am to 10 am. 

Many of your favorite vendors will be here and there are some new vendors to inspire you.


Quilters Loft will have a great variety of fabrics from Riley Blade, Batiks, Andover, and more! Come try our new game, where no one is a loser!!  Lots of great gifts and Quilters Loft Pattern Line!  We will have a great special the first two hours on both days, on the Needle Tip Tweezers!  (while supplies last)  Can't wait to show you how great they are!
 
Do you love wool appliqué and stitchery?  Then Auntie Ju’s Quilt Shoppe, Freda’s Berry Patch, and Shakerwood Woolens will warm your heart.  (Shakerwood will be giving away a special kit to each person that spends $20.00 or more in her booth between 9 and 10 am on both Friday and Saturday mornings.)

Do you love quilt shops?  All the different fabrics and patterns?  What about all their wonderful samples and classes?  We will have several shops to inspire you:
Blue Ridge Quilts from Millers Creek, NC.
The Cotton Quilt from Granite Falls, NC.
Dawn’s Sewing and Embroidery from Albemarle, NC.
Dragonfly Quilt Shop from High Point, NC.
The General Store from Smith Mountain Lake in Va.
Kathy’s Patchworks from Falls Church, Va.
Lynne’s Outlet from Siler City, NC
North Cat-olina Quilts from Angier, NC
Quilter’s Loft Company from Mooresville, NC
The Quilting Connection from Boones Mill, Va.
Quilt Patch Fabrics from Matthews, NC
Sew it Seams from Morehead City, NC  (Diana will have her fat quarters at $1.25 during the first hour.)
Ye Olde Forest Quilt Shop from Greensboro, NC  

Are you a Button Junkie or crazy quilter?  I am!  I could spend hours looking and planning projects with Dusty’s Vintage Buttons and Courtney Tomchik’s Raku Buttons.  Also, Jan Shore will be right around the corner with all her Crazy Quilt Embellishments.

Do you love fabulous, unusual yarn?  Diane from Empty Pockets Alpaca Farm would love to show you the yarn from her alpacas, raised right here in NC.  Now that’s buying local. 

Are you thinking about buying a sewing machine?  This is a good time to comparison shop.  Featherweight Poppy will be here with his cute, little Singer Featherweights.  He is featuring a 10% discount off everything in his booth during the first hour on both days.  John also services featherweights.  He charges $50 for a basic service that includes a new drip pad.  This service would also be 10% off for featherweights that are brought in during that first hour.

Find X Designs from Sanford will feature Pfaff sewing machines. 
Loving Stitches will feature Bernina machines.  Also for those of you thinking about a longarm quilting machine, Loving Stitches will be featuring Gammill Quilting Machines. 

Are you always looking for original patterns and creative ideas?  Then you will love the designs from Hissyfitz Designs and Quiltricks.

More fabrics will be available from H & W Fabrics, Some Art Fabrics and The Quilters Gallery. Lots and lots of prints and batiks. 

Old linens, hankies and unusual needlework will be available from The Linen Lady and Dusty.

Got a question about T-shirt quilts?  Paulette at the Quilter’s Nest will be glad to help you.

Schoolhouse Quilts will be at the show with all their books and specialty notions.  Their early bird special will be a  2 1/2” x 6 1/2” Creative Grid Ruler.  Regular price $5.95 for $4.00.

YLI will be at the show with all their fabulous sewing and specialty threads  Buy thread from them that is made in the USA.



We hope that we have excited you about the Quilting and Fiber Art Marketplace in Sanford, NC.  We look forward to seeing you there, early in the morning to increase your chances to win a prize.  If you don’t like crowds, then plan to arrive about 3 o’clock in the afternoon.  The crowds will be gone, but there will be plenty of show to see. If you want to spend the night, see our website, www.quiltersgallery.net for hotel specials. 

Save the date - Our sister show, The Quilting and Needle Art Extravaganza will be Jan. 25. and 26, 2013 in Statesville, NC.  Attend both our shows for a creative overload!

Show this email on your “smart phone” and get  $1.00 off your admission to either show. Or go to www.quiltersgallery.net and print the coupon from the recent posts.

Small Business Saturday!

We had such a great time at the Small Business Saturday Event!  The cupcakes and hot spiced apple cider were a hit!  Lots of ladies came in their PJ's and some even decked out with a bit of humor!

I didn't get a chance to take too many pictures but I did get a couple of interesting ones!

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us!  We really appreciate your support!!

Can you tell that Dottie is in Historic Club!  The top of her apron is one of the Amish with a Twist Blocks!  Don't you just love the bonnet?

Justine came as the "Fat Quarter Flasher!  Her bathrobe covered the fat quarters tied around her waist and she "flashed" everyone!  Justine has quite the sense of humor!

Celebrate Small Business Sat Nov 24, 2012 in your PJ's!!!

We are celebrating Small Business Saturday in our PJ's on Saturday and we invite you to come celebrate with us in your PJ's too.  

We will open at 10am on Saturday Nov 24. Think hot apple cider, butterfly chocolate cup cakes and more treats! Yum!!! It's a PJ's party! 

Wear your PJ's, and enter a chance to win one of the $50 gift certificates to the Quilters Loft!

The crazier you dress, the more chances you get to win! Think flannel PJ's, curlers, fuzzy slippers, (Dottie you can wear your angel wings), crazy hat, and any other fun thing you can come up with!

Sweats don't qualify!  

We'll have some fun things you can win too! Everyone wins something! We are going to have FUN! FUN! FUN! 

I am wearing my sock monkey PJ's, if I can find them and then if they fit!!!  Can't wait to see what all of you come up with!  Dottie, I'm counting on you!!!!

Also shop your local small businesses in historic downtown!  Spend where more of your money stays in the community!

Did you know there are wonderful gift shops,  treats from the Black Velvet Bakery, sweet treats from the new Candy shop next to Bob's Grill, a wonderful Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar store,  great old fashioned toys at Turner's Hardware, Clothing stores,  Bead Shop, wonderful Jewelry Stores,  a place to repair your shoes, a famous author, painter and photographer, Cotton Ketchie, a Men's Clothing Store, and a place to get coffee, hair salons, barber shop just to name a few!  Great favorite local places to eat such as Bob's Grill and Pie in the Sky just to name a few.  

Oh, and of course we are downtown too!

Celebrating 10 years Thursday Nov 15 to Saturday Nov 17, 2012

It seems like just the other day, Quilters Loft opened on Friday September 13, 2002.   I opened on my parents anniversary and yes they did get married on Friday the 13th! 

 This weekend we are going to celebrate being in business 10 years, and our Annual Be Thankful Sale! 

We are thankful for all our wonderful customers who have supported us over the past 10 years. Without you, this would not have been possible! I also could not have done it without my wonderful employees and teachers. They also make Quilters Loft a fun place to be! Better not forget Wiggles as she is the shop Mascot and likes to greet you when she gets a chance to sneak out of the office! 

Wondering about the funny percentages off???  Well 18.8 represents our address and 20.02 represents the year we opened.  Too funny right!  My staff was being creative when I inquired what should we do!!!

We have lots to be thankful for............... so join us this weekend and take advantage of some of our specials! Don't forget to sign up for prizes, lots of great things to give away!

Cheers to another 10 years!!!!!  Gosh I'll be 73 then and hopefully as healthy as Reba!