Quilter's General Store
HOTFLASH!
May 3, 2023
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ONGOING SPECIALS
On Tuesdays for this final month of May, we will have all precut Fat Quarters marked down to $2.25 for cotton & $2.50 for batiks!! This is Tuesdays only.
In Stock/In Store Only! Stop in & stock up!
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DOUBLE PUNCH WEDNESDAYS
Every Wednesday in 2023 will be DOUBLE PUNCH DAY on your punch card for fabric purchased off the bolt (1-yard minimum purchase required, sale fabric excluded from punch card).
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NEW FABRIC LINES IN THE SHOP NOW!
(Click on the link to get a preview of each line)
Cheddar & Coal II by Pam Buda for Marcus Fabric
Spellbound by Moda
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SAVE THE DATE!
ANNUAL FARM FEST RETREAT
THE 26th ANNIVERSARY OF FARM FEST!
JULY 7 AND 8, 2023
Held at the Holiday Inn at East State & Bell School Road, Rockford.
Our instructor for the 2023 Farm Fest will be Lesley Gebbie. She will be teaching the pattern “Strike a Chord” by Black Cat Creations. There are two versions of this quilt, one set horizontally and one set on point. Kits will be available for both versions. Shop samples are now at the Shop and here are photos of these quilts:
Quilt pattern is included in the registration fee.
Farm Fest registration fee is $150; a non-refundable deposit of $75 is required upon registration. Final payment is due by June 15th. Space is limited – we will be taking 36 attendees max. You will receive class instructions and further event details upon registration.
Quilter’s General Store has reserved a block of rooms for Friday night, July 7th if you wish to spend the night at the Holiday Inn. A special rate of $110.95 plus tax is available. You would need to contact the Holiday Inn, Rockford, directly, at 815-398-2200, to reserve your room. Ask for the Quilter’s General Store block of rooms. Cut off date for reserving a room at that special rate is 6/16/23. All rooms will be released after that.
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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.
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MACHINE APPLIQUE
Saturday May 20, 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Jan Frederickson
Class Fee: $24
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BEGINNING WOOL HAND APPLIQUE
Saturday June 10, 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Lesley Gebbie
Class Fee: $24
Wool Kit with pattern purchase required.
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SUMMER SHOP HOP SEASON WILL BE HERE SOON!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS & START PLANNING YOUR ROAD TRIPS!
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28th Annual Original Northern Illinois Shop Hop
JUNE 1 – JULY 31, 2023
Join us for this great Shop Hop! This will be a DUAL PASSPORT HOP; 24 participating Shops have been split into TWO REGIONS! Pick up your Passport at any of the Shops. Then during the Shop Hop time, when you visit a participating Shop and get your Passport stamped, you will receive 15% Off regular priced fabric, kits, patterns, notions, & books.
Completed Passports should be turned in at the end of the Hop. A detailed prize structure which consists of Shopping Sprees, Gift Certificates, and merchandise, is outlined on your Passport along with Rules for this Hop!
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ALL ILLINOIS SHOP HOP
August 1 through September 30
Now taking pre-orders for the magazine and fabric
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SAVE THE FOLLOWING DATES FOR UPCOMING BUS TRIPS!
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Our All-Illinois Shop Hop One-day Bus Shop Hop
Ride in comfort on a chartered bus & leave the driving to us!
Bus trip includes: transportation, lunch, & snacks all for only $75.
Also included is your “All Illinois Shop Hop Magazine,” Stamp, & 5” Square.
Participating Shops include:
Country at Heart Quilt Shop – Rock Falls
Quilter’s Quest – Downers Grove
Pieceful Gatherings – Fox River Grove
Stitching on State – Hampshire
Quilter’s General Store – Rockford
Stop by the Shop or call to reserve your seat now. Payment due at sign up.
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Friday, September 8. 2023
Plan to join us for our One-day trip to the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show!
The Show is scheduled for September 7 – 9, in Madison.
Sign up info & other details coming soon.
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Here is a look at upcoming activities:
Saturday Sampler, Saturday, May 6, 10 am
Twinkle Star SECOND Class, Saturday May 13, 10 am
CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY, MAY 29
NEW Saturday Sampler, Saturday, June 3, 10 am
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Quilter’s General Store – A Quilter’s destination for supplies & inspiration!
6903 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61108
Shop Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Closed Sunday
815-397-5160
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6903 Harrison Ave.
Rockford, IL 61108
Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, Closed Sunday