Quilter's General Store
Block of the Month & Monthly Clubs
Please note: During this pandemic time, we have our classroom setup to assure proper social distancing and ask that all teachers & class participants wear a face mask during the class session. The classroom is thoroughly cleaned & sanitized before & after each class. Hand sanitizer and cleaning wipes are available in the classroom. Class size is limited to current restrictions in accordance with state guidelines.
By participating in our class offerings, the Participant recognizes the risk of possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases and knowingly & freely assume all such risks. Further, by participating is these offerings, the Participants agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (symptoms typically include fever, cough, and shortness of breath) and, contact QGS if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after participating in this event with QGS.
***************
Please note that once a Block of the Month programs start it is closed to additional signups.
2024 MYSTERY QUILT PROJECT
STARTS IN JANUARY
The 2024 Mystery Quilt is called “Change in the Wind”. This is a 4-color quilt and is 68” x 85” without borders. Purchase of background fabric is required to receive the 6-month clues for this quilt.
Stop in or Call the Shop to sign up.
******************
NEW BLOCK OF THE MONTH
KIM DIEHL SIMPLE WHATNOTS, COLLECTION 13 PROJECTS!
“QUIET GRACE”
Kim Diehl’s 8 EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS for those who signup for the Simple Whatnots Club! These small quilts will be offered monthly over 8 months starting in February 2024! Click here to view this beautiful fabric collection.
******************
KIM DIEHL ANNUAL STITCH-ALONG
BRIMMING OVER
This 6-month Block of the Month program will start March 2024.
Click here for a look at this collection!
******************
An awesome Sampler style quilt using Pam Buda’s new fabric collection of the same name. This 12-month Block of the Month program will start February 2024.
Click here for a look at this collection!
******************
STARTING SEPTEMBER 2023
“BRIDLE PATH”
Our new 12-month BOM is called “Bridle Path” designed by Lynn Wilder as a tribute to the women of the 1930’s Depression. This design uses the beautiful fabrics of “Hearthstone” collection by Lynn Wilder. The quilt is 98” x 98”. Here is a link to this collection!
More details coming soon!
******************
NEW SATURDAY SAMPLER STARTING JUNE 3rd
AMERICAN HERITAGE by BITS & PIECES
This Saturday Sampler is an 8-month free lecture class with Show ‘n Tell of participants progress offered each month on the first Saturday, beginning Saturday June 3, 2023. This is a beautiful patriotic quilt but of course does not have to be done in red, white, & blue – you could make it scrappy or controlled with your choice of color. When the sampler is done, we would encourage participants to consider donating the quilt to the Quilts of Valor project which will be introduced in class.
Purchase of the pattern is required.
******************
BLOCK OF THE MONTH STARTING JANUARY 2023!
THIS BOM IS FULL!
RAINBOW SAMPLER
This BOM is a 10-month program from Kaye England for Wilmington Prints. The Sampler is bright & cheerful and is a great start for quilters with the basic knowledge of quilting. The quilt is 93” square and is mostly constructed with half square triangles, nine patches, and a few flying geese.
The program will cost $29 per month, which includes the fabric & instructions for that month’s blocks. Your kit will also include borders and binding.
This is a pickup at the Shop, or we can mail it to you for a small fee each month, anytime after the 15th of each month.
Call the Shop (815-397-5160) now, we have a limited number of kits available.
******************