Wool N' Stitch Class

Wool N' Stitch Class

Starting in June, join Lee the first Tuesday of the month for six months in 2T's latest fun with stitching class. Learn a few embellishing stitches each month and add to your repertoire!

We will have patterns available for the stitchery designs shown here - you can also learn (ore review) new stitches while continuing with another work-in-progress....there are just a few of you with Spargo projects in the works, or other wool applique creations underway.  This is a perfect chance to come and sew and make some progress and stay inspired with your project.  New techniques and stitches can always be incorporated as you go along.   

Our sample at the store has been used as a cover for one of the versatile multi-compartment Yazzi bags.  If you're interested, Yazzii bags will also be available through special order.   Yazzii bags are high quality notions organizers from Australia. 

First Tuesday of the month from 10:30-12:30

Six Month Series

Cost: $60.00

Stop by soon and see what we have added to our collections - the latest Quilt Sampler magazine is here and a few other fun patterns and new books have arrived.  Millefiori 2 is on the shelf along with the new Jen Kingwell Quilt Lovely book!!

Playing with fabric!

Here is a fun quilt using solids from a charm pack of the Denyse Schmidt collection - mixed with a bit of mushroom Kona, and a fun turquoise piping added to the binding.   We enjoy working with a variety of fabrics and styles - and this was a nice change of pace from some of our reproduction fabrics and other recent projects.

Emma Grace

The linen and cotton blend prints are a great weight and texture for totes and purses.  We found a new purse pattern online that is a great size and keeps it nice and simple.  Check out the Phoebe Bag from Artsy-Craftsy Babe.

Phoebe Bag and Lunch Tote

These two cotton chambray's are shot with silver and gold thread - perfect additions to glam up a quilt project or feature in a simple summer shirt?

Metallic Chambray

And this fabric...is so amazing that you have to unroll the fabric to enjoy it's full fab-u-lous-ness!!  This was for sure, my favorite find at quilt market last fall.

Sumi-e from Frond Design

Hope you find some time to sew in between the rainstorms!!

Two of our favorite things!!

We have a couple of classes added to the schedule and...new fabric.  Does it get any better than that?!

English Paper Piecing 101

This introduction to English paper piecing techniques will review a variety of methods and products that can be used to create all kinds of hand pieced projects (tote bags, wall-hangings, quilts, etc.).  Coverage will include a review fabric considerations (such as value and fussy cutting motifs), various methods of basting papers as well as finishing techniques and ideas for a variety of projects.  

You'll have a chance to try these methods and sample a variety of product options - plus get some construction tips from an expert!  We'll provide 1 inch hexagons to get you started on OR if you have a particular project or paper piecing shape that you want to work with, please bring it and you can get some personalized instruction too.

Join Us for English Paper Piecing 101 with Jane Buys

Saturday, June 13th from 10:30-12:30

Cost: $25.00

Patchwork of The Crosses Support Group

On the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:30-12:30 we will hold a Patchwork of the Crosses Support Group. Join others as you recreate this well-known quilt block. This project is a great way to feature your favorite fabrics and create a project that will be loved for years to come! The Patchwork of the Crosses can be pieced in multiple ways - You can hand-piece the blocks or use English paper piecing methods, or even go your own route and choose a hybrid machine and hand-piecing combination. Class will cover an introduction to hand piecing, English paper piecing, fussy cutting, inklingo printing and more.   

Join our Support Group: 

4th Tuesday of the Month for Six Months beginning May 

from 10:30-12:30

Cost $60.00

Sample Blocks - hand-pieced

Jane's EPP sample

New fabric - a variety of fabric styles and a mix of old and new.  Great pieces to add to your stash or feature in a new project.  

Cotton Linen blend 

Gorgeous bright poppy print

Enjoy the spring sunshine!

Our latest Great Stuff!

Sometimes it just happens - you  have to say yes to the fabric, and you don't have a plan or a place to store it...does anyone know what I mean?  I thought so.

Some of these groups are fresh and different and just not like the others so that seems like a good enough reason!

Totem by Kanvas

Fabracadabra by Benartex

Science 

Heavy Metal from Windham Fabrics

These soft florals are perfect for some pretty spring dresses or a comfy quilt to drape on the couch and lighten up the decor - a perfect welcome to spring weather.  

Ambleside from Moda

Country Orchard Blackbird Designs

Jo Morton oldies but goodies

Ten inch squares of Gathering in Red by Pam Buda for Marcus Fabrics

A few repeats from previous Jo Morton collections - these are tried and true, and just may be what your unfinished project needs to tie it all together.  These bolts didn't last long the first time we had them, so don't wait too long!  Ten inch squares of the full collection - a great way to work applique or small pieced blocks to get variety and cohesiveness at the same time.  We have a few other layer cakes in stock too - French General with some larger scale prints.

And here is our latest addition to the monthly modern mini collection.  This one might be better titled April Showers, but then again, the sun is shining today!  We have fabric kits and patterns available for this one.  

Mini Northern Lights

And in case you're interested in connecting with other Modern Quilters - there is a local group gathering momentum - it's not too late to join up!

Bellingham Modern Quilt Group meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at Ragfinery(1421 North Forest Street, Bellingham, WA 98225) from 7-9pm. Anyone is welcome to come and don't forget to bring something for sew-and-tell!

Bellingham Modern Quilt Group

Blueberries, blue hexies and bookmarks!

We had some fun with the hexagon blueberry block we made for the Tri-County Farm To Market Quilt Tour last month.  In addition to featuring our block on a couple of tote bags, we also incorporated it onto a tea towel - the new hucksack toweling we have in stock was a perfect opportunity to mix some applique and stitching.

Then we got carried away with some little bitty hexagons - I'll do the full disclosure and admit that I never would have created this if I had not inherited this stack of prepared blue 1/2 inch hexagons!  But this was the reason I'd been storing them for the last decade...and I used every one of them in this project, and know that Octavia would be pleased with the way her basket (her plan for them) morphed into this waterfall.

Blue Waterfall

And then I played with some larger hexagons (1 inch) in a combination of blue solids and put this grouping of berries together for a fun wall hanging, incorporating some machine stitched leaves on an osnaburg background.  I think this method of using hexagons Modern Hexies Tutorial has alot of potential for all kinds of fun.  

And here is a little picture of the bookmarks we made using some of the charms various shops were offering during the Tri-county Tour.  We have lots of fun ribbons, and a few sewing themed charms.  You can use old buttons and beads or jewelry to create some fun embellished bookmarks (you know for the old-fashioned books with paper pages...)!

Happy Stitching!

What's new?

Yep....we got fabric!

Mourning Grays and Purples

Settlement Collection by Jeanne Horton for Windham Fabrics

Shirts and Ties by Judie Rothermel for Marcus. 

Nomad by Urbanchiks for Moda

Riley Blake