Quilted Strait
PO Box 306
32280 Puget Way NE
Port Gamble, WA 98364
info@quiltedstrait.com
360.930.8145
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 Allison Harris
I am so excited to be featuring this talented quilter and pattern designer in the shop this summer. We have several of her quilts from her most popular patterns in the shop and we have the quilts from her new book as well. Allison has quickly made a name for herself in the online quilting world with her blog which features her creative patterns. Her look is clean and fresh and her patterns, which feature tradition blocks with a modern twist, are well written and approachable for beginners and experienced quilters alike.
Allison's first book, Growing Up Modern has just been released from C&T Publishing and her first line of fabric from Windham Fabrics is due at the end of the summer.
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 We are so fortunate here in Port Gamble that summer means quilters from all over the United States and beyond come by to see us at the shop. It is so much fun to hear what is happening in the quilt world in other places.
Be sure to take a look at the information below about the FREE SHIPPING offer happening on the website right now and the fall class schedule is on the website now - the September classes are listed below.
I am especially excited about the Featherweight maintenance class we are offering in September - this is a great opportunity for everyone who has a Singer Featherweight or Singer 301 sewing machine.
piecefully
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We have made some changes in the website that we think makes it much easier to search and shop the website. We have a couple of things coming up to encourage you to take a look at the new look. You can participate in the August Online FabShop Hop. Hop around to the online shops to find the bunnies to be eligible to win lots of wonderful prizes.
In addition we are offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders of more than $25.00 to United States destinations until August 31, 2013 - just use the code SUMMER FREE SHIPPING all in caps to get free shipping on your next order. The code is good for as many times as you want to use it before the end of August and your friends can use it too!
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 October 3,4 & 5, 2013
Stash Dash 2013 is THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
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 Duck Duck Go
is not exactly a quilting or sewing app, but I find my self using it every day on my computer to look up the things I am interested in.
Duck Duck Go is a search engine with a refreshing minimum of advertising and one that does not track where you have been. This anonymous search is not only important for your privacy, but it means that when you search for something - you get everything - not just the sites that Google or Bing think you need to see based on your previous searches. Wonderful! Give it a try, it will open up a whole new world of websites for you.
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 These are only on sale in our online shop - but don't forget you can order online and pick up your order at the shop to save the shipping costs - just choose "PICK UP AT THE SHOP" as your shipping option when you check out.
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 Click on the "What's New" button to to view all of the newest items
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The Conversation about "Modern" Quilts and Quilting.
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Yo-Yo's - The Ultimate Summer Beach ProjectYo-yo quilts,Suffolk Puff Quilts, as they are known in England have a simple charm all their own. These quilts are technically coverlets, no batting,no backing - however almost every quilter at some point in time has made a few yo-yo's at least for embellishment if not for an entire quilt. Take a look at a couple of assortments of yo-you options on Pinterest here or here and here is a little information on a truly herculean yo-yo endeavor - a Yo-Yo Grandmother's Flower Garden. You would think that there would be just so many ways you can make a yo-yo. Here is Tutorial using clover tool and of course there are several you tube videos. I like the one below because of the idea of placing a piece of fabric in the center of the yo-yo.  | | How to make a quilting yo-yo |
Still your basic yo-yos - but this Mini Yo-Yo Coverlet from Purl Soho incorporates a clever use of contrasting pearl cotton to stitch yo-yo's together. Then, there are the yo-yos in the works of Seattle Artist Helen Remick. Look at this amazing piece or at this one featuring square and triangular yo-yos. You can see more of her work at her online gallery.And because these kind of yo-yos perhaps inspired the fabric kind.
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 Featherweight 221 Maintenance and More Class
Instructor: Dave McCallum
Friday, September 27, 10:30 am to 4 pm
Dave Mcallum is the author of the book Featherweight 221 and I and the DVD Those Fantastic Featherweights. He is also an artist turned quilter, and his love affair with Featherweight sewing machines led him to become a renowned expert on this little sewing machine so loved by quilters everywhere. Dave believes everyone can maintain and troubleshoot their own machine and this workshop is designed to make sure that you can do just that. In class you will work on your own machine - more...
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 French Braid Cotton Theory Class
Instructor: Mo Harrah
Second Saturday of the Month: 11 am to 4 pm Prerequisite: Beginning Cotton Theory Class Use Betty Cotton's clever quilt-as-you-go technique to create and quilt a beautiful French Braid Quilt of your own. Mo will provide instruction for piecing,quilting, binding and Cotton Theory construction. Keep up with your homework and you will finish the class with a double-sided French Braid quilt that is finished, quilted and bound with a unique two-fabric binding. . more... |
 Quilt Binding Class
Instructor: Celeste Alexander
Saturday, September 28, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm You have a quilt that you have lavished your creativity and time on - now make sure that you can create a beautiful binding for it. Bring your quilt that is quilted and trimmed ready for binding to class - and learn the secret to beautiful, flat bindings with perfect mitered corners as you work on binding your own quilt. more... |
 Will be Toad
Instructor: Barb Schultz
Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 1 pm to 4 pm
This grumpy ol' toad is perfect traffic control when those trick or treaters swoop in claim their bounty. He's quick to create using stabilizer applique' and few fabric pens. Even the lettering is an easy job when you thread trace it from the back of your project. Class will include pattern and use of inks and pens and feature Barb Schultz's wonderful bobbinwork stabilizer applique technique! You will leave the class with a finished toad, ready for quilting and binding. Suitable for beginners to advanced quilters who are familiar with their sewing machine and have a free-motion foot.. more...
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 Girls Day Out with Roxanne Carter
Instructor: Roxanne Carter
Third Saturday of the Month: 11 am to 4 pm Prerequisite: Beginning Cotton Theory Class
Join Roxanne Carter for a class one day a month. Learn easy techniques to make quilting fast and fun and take advantage of her extensive quilting expertise. You can choose any project that you want to work on from her books or patterns or just bring in your own project that you need help with. This is a time for you to ask questions and get the help you need! Beginners are always welcome, Roxanne has a several great patterns to start off new quilters. more... |
 Radiant Feathered Star Quilt
Instructor: Maggie Ball
Thursday and Friday, September 12 & 13, 10:30 to 4:30
Make the beautiful 28½" Radiant Star block with your choice of a Snowball or Kaleidoscope in the center. In the class you will study a variety of piecing techniques for perfect triangles, including foundation paper-piecing for the feathers. Maggie begins the with instruction in basic pattern drafting to make a template for the star arms more...
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 Quilt Sampler
Instructor: Celeste Alexander
Begins Sunday, September 8th, 2013, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm and continues for 10 sessions.
This class is for the person who wants to learn more about quilt-making, for the quilter who wants help improving skills, and for the one who wants to know why past quilting attempts haven't brought satisfying results. The techniques are all here, including rotary cutting, hand piecing, appliqué, English paper piecing, strip piecing, foundation piecing, mastering that elusive ¼" seam, machine piecing, working with templates, how to decode a pattern, dealing with sashes and borders, sandwiching the layers - and, the best part, you'll have a beautiful 12-block quilt to prove what you've learned, and to enjoy for the rest of your life! ....more
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 Beginning Silk Ribbon Embroidery Class
Instructor: Dorothy Thompson
Sundays, September 22, 29 & October 13, 2013: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Learn the beautiful art of silk ribbon embroidery with master embroidery Dorothy Thompson. Learn the basic stitches and the art of manipulating the ribbon as you work on a project designed just for the class. more...
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