August was a whirlwind (like all of 2025) and now we're approching the holiday months. As always, we have a lot going on this month! Loads of classes, as always, we are 2 weeks away from Quilt-A-Fair in Longmont, and the 2025-2026 Second Saturday Mystery Skill Builder "Choose Your Own Adventure" starts in just one month! We have 3 slots left for the BOM "Alaska," and a NEW BOM, "Gravity" will be launching this month, too! Plus, sign ups are open now for our Mystery at Twilight, Halloween Edition mystery quilt! If you are looking for a great project, we have so many to choose from!
But what we really want to mention is just how much we appreicate you for continuing to not only shop with us, but also for bringing us ALL of your quilts for longarm service. We are honored to be part of your quilt's creation; it is a joy of our job to see, touch, and be part of each one! You're all SO amazing, you have flooded us with dozens of quilts to be quilted all Summer long!!! Thank you for that ongoing support of our business every day, year after year!
Your support has allowed us to run Gerta (our longarm machine) every day from 10-5pm, and we have been able to hire 2 new and brilliant operators, Carla and Connie, bringing us to 5 operators! Our wonderful customers have been trusting us so much, we are now at a 10 week turn time! As a result, our typical "Guaranteed by Christmas" cut off has snuck up on us!
3 spots left! Alaska BOM -- 6 months, Beginning September 15th
This gorgeous "ALASKA" Block of the Month is Big and Beautiful! Measures 99" X 99", and includes pattern, ruler, and all the fabric for the top and binding.
Jo will be doing a free demo using the ruler as we have "sized up" this quilt. The demo will be at 1:30pm on Saturday, September 20th. You're welcome to come to the demo in person, at The Quilt Store, but we will also send a recorded link to anyone on the RSVP list.
2025-2026 2nd Saturday Mystery Skill Builder "Choose Your Own Adventure" is open for sign ups!
We are only 1 month away from kicking off our 4th Annual Mystery Skill-builder BOM! Dawna, the owner of The Quilt Store, and her Mom "Mama Fran," owner of Village Dry Goods in UT, design a fabulous mystery sampler quilt each year, exclusive to the two shops. This is an opportunity to not only complete a beautiful surprise, but to grow as a quilter and learn new tools and techniques, which are presented each month at The Quilt Store from October to June.
Space is limited and nearly full! Learn more and Sign up for the 2025-26 2nd Saturday Mystery Skill Builder here!
Stay tuned for more great BOMs coming soon!
Quilt-A-Fair
Come see us at Quilt-A-Fair! September 25, 26, and 27th at the Boulder County Fairgrounds!
Mystery at Twilight--Halloween Edition -- 2 nights: October 23rd & 24th from 5:30-8:30pm
Our Head Witch, Dawna, and her "Spooky" Mama Fran, invite you to join them for two fightening nights of tricks and treats, as they spin a web of clues to craft one fabulous mystery quilt.... straight from the twisted minds of Dawna and Fran!
Participants can
Pick their Poison
and choose their Mystery at Twilight Quilt Kit--a
Modern color palette or a
Traditional color palette (pictured). Kits can be purchased now, and will be ready to pick up soon. They include the fabric for the mystery top and binding, thread sold seperately.
Quilt and Care Together
Please join our charity quilting circle "Quilt and Care Together," benefiting ABC Quilts for Kids. We will be meeting October 25th from 10-3pm at North Metro Church to sew.
If you can't make it to our sew day, but would still like to help, please stop by The Quilt Store on Thursday, September 16th to pick up free, pre-packaged materials to piece a donation quilt top (or 2). Finished tops can be returned to the store at your convenience.
For more details about Quilt and Care Together and to RSVP, please click here! Thank you for your kindness and generosity to help our community's children.
2 Seats left! Intro to Machine Quilting- Straight Lines -- September 13th 10am-1pm
Taught by our shop owner and award-winning quilter, Dawna, this class will focus on straight line quilting using a walking foot. You will learn how to create the "quilt sandwich," how to appropriately baste your quilt, how to mark your quilt for quilting, and methods to keep your quilt flat and your stitches straight. You will learn "stitch in the ditch" as well as cross-quilt methods. To learn more and sign up, click here!
Scrap School--Squares 4 Ways -- September 17th, 10am-1pm
The humble square, so simple yet so versatile. Use your fabric scraps to make square-based units in your patchwork quilt blocks. We’ll explore at least 4 ways to use your scrap squares to bring a nice variety to your scrap quilt projects!
Scrap School (typically every 3rd Wednesday of the month) will present a new way to use up scraps. You can choose to take one class or several, but either way, you'll see your scraps as opportunity, instead of waste! Learn more and sign up here!
NEW! Learning How to Drive- Machine Sewing for Beginners- Sept. 18th from 2-5pm (also offered in October)
PEDAL TO THE METAL!! This class is like driver's ed for sewing with a sewing machine. Learn how to use your sewing machine for the first time or to refresh your memory. Patten will walk you through all of the parts of your machine and how to use the tools that came with your machine. You'll also make a little project to practice what you've learned! Ready to get started? Sign up here!
3 seats left! Jelly Roll Rug Class -- September 20th from 10am-1pm
Yes, you CAN make a really nice rug on your sewing machine! In class you will learn how to make a rug or placemat using Jelly Roll strips and batting. Using a unique technique of folding the strips and then attaching the strips together, you make a wonderful rug that is washable! For more information and to sign up, click here!
New! Sewing Machine Maintenance Class-- September 25th 1:30-3:30pm
Avoid costly repairs and maintenance related frustrations by learning how to clean and maintain your machine properly at home! Chanell, our machine service expert, will help you understand how to maintain your specific machine, and your most powerful quilting tool. Every sewist should know these basics! Learn More and sign up here.
Sold out! Beginning Hand Embroidery --Please join the waitlist
Cheryl will teach you the pleasures of having a hand project and the unhurried, relaxing skill of making something solely by hand. You will learn basic stitches to get you started on your embroidery adventures! Learn more and sign up here!
Advanced Hand Embroidery -- October 25th from 2pm-5pm
Cheryl will go beyond the basics as you learn more advanced stitches like: the satin stitch, the fly stitch, bullion stitch and more! Learn more and sign up here!
Scrap School--Treat Totes & Holiday Gift Bags -- October 15th, 10am-1pm
At this month’s Scrap School learn how to make 3 kinds of gift bags - great for Halloween Trick or Treating, or for Holiday gift giving. Use the scrap fabrics provided in class or bring your own scraps and orphan blocks. Bring scraps of fabric for Christmas, Hanukah, and Halloween themes, or just whatever you like to make a gift bag great for Birthday, Wedding, or Baby gifts.
Scrap School (typically every 3rd Wednesday of the month) will present a new way to use up scraps. You can choose to take one class or several, but either way, you'll see your scraps as opportunity, instead of waste! Learn more and sign up here!
Featherweight Care- October 23rd 1:30-3:30pm
These classic little workhorses are a favorite machine among sewists. If you're lucky enough to own a vintage featherweight, it's important to know how to care for it so it will continue to run for years to come! Come join Chanel and her Featherweight Friend, Al, as they teach you the ins and outs of maintaining your Featherweight Friend. Sign up here!
Sold out! Kiss Clasp Sewing Box Class- Please join the waitlist.
This delightful sewing box is perfect for storing all of your hand sewing and embroidery essentials. Modify your lid with a handy pocket or elastic to hold your tools. This little box will become your stitching companion--take it with you wherever you go! Learn more and sign up here!
NEW! Seasonal Greeting Card Class- October 29th 10am-1pm
Create beautiful, handmade greeting cards, perfect to give around the holiday season! In this class you'll learn how to sew raw edge applique using a blanket or zigzag stitch on your machine. By the end of class you'll have a collection of handmade, quilted greeting cards to share with loved ones! Bring a friend, and join us for a fun and relaxing, creative experience. Sign up here!
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More Great Classes Coming soon! Keep an eye on our Calendar here! Attendees of our classes and clubs receive a 10% discount on regular priced items while in attendance for their event.
If you have taken a class with The Quilt Store, please help us improve our offerings by taking this Exit Survey!
Cancellation and Refund Policy: All classes have a 72 hour cancellation policy for a full refund. If a cancellation needs to occur within the 72 hour window (we know life happens!), we will only refund if we are able to fill your spot with someone on our waitlist. No refunds on cut fabric, kits, books, patterns, or pantographs. Thank you for your understanding!
Would you like to learn something that is not on this list? Or do you have a class you'd like to teach? Please let us know! Email us at Quilters@TheQuiltStore.com to offer your suggestion!
Product Highlight
This week we got in a fabulous fall line from Moda called
"Foraged Found." You have to see all of these delicous fabrics together, so please
click here! Coming soon, we will have a quilt kit available with this line, too, so watch out for that!
