Village Fabrics & Crafts

Where All Threads Lead To Paradise!

What's Going On at Village Fabrics & Crafts:

Updated 7/30/10

August classes are posted – come and join us!

9 Patch Project

We stumbled across something that looks like so much fun.  It’s called the “9 Patch Project”.

You just can’t go wrong with this one!  There are no rules and nothing to buy.  You simply make one 9 patch block each day for the next three months from your stash.  Anything goes; from organized to entirely scrappy!  If you cut your squares 2 ½” they will make a 6” finished block, but any size is great; as we said “no rules.”
To make 6” finished blocks, you will be starting with 2 ½” squares.  The perfect size to use up jelly roll leftovers, 5” charm squares cut in half twice will make 4 – 2 ½” squares and even leftover binding strips will fit right in.  Although we recommend straight cut binding strip scraps and not bias.   Let’s not make a square with bias edges that will create headaches down the road in the finishing process.

You can make a block a day, make several on a rainy day, make them with friends, make them at Stashbusters, exchange blocks with friends for more colors, it’s all up to you.  If you fall behind, just make a smaller quilt.  No stress here – just fun!  You can share your progress along the way or keep it a secret and surprise us.
In September, at the end of the three months, let’s plan a picnic to share blocks and exchange finishing ideas.   It will be so much fun to see all the colors, fabrics, styles of fabrics, who used the most colors, who used the oldest stash, etc.

Vicki is making her 9 patch blocks with batiks and Lisa is doing hers out of flannel scraps.  Lisa is also using the Accuquilt GO! machine to cut her squares which will be the 5″ charm square size and will be putting it together with batting and backing and machine quilting each block.  When Lisa's blocks are done they will be joined together in raggy edge fashion.   Just image all the possibilities – so don’t wait-  join us!  We will keep you up to date here, on our facebook page and on the blog.  You can leave comments on facebook and the blog for us to let us know that you are joining us as well as how your progress is going.  Again, don’t worry, no one is going to come knocking on your door wondering where your blocks are.  Have fun! We have scheduled at 9 Patch Picinic for Saturday September 18^th to share blocks and exchange finishing ideas.

Village Fabrics & Crafts has now joined facebook!

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Just log in to your facebook account, search for Village Fabrics & Crafts and once at our page, click on “like” and you will be able to stay up to date with all that is happening.

Visit our blog at www.villagefabricsandcrafts.wordpress.com

We won the “Most Patriotic” float award for our parade float at the Paradise 4^th of July parade!

Click here to see a picture of our 4^th of July parade float: http://villagefabricsandcrafts.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/imgp0616.jpg?w=300&h=225

“Stashbusters”

“Stashbusters” is held on the second Saturday and the last Wednesday of each month. This is a FREE day for you to come and stitch on whatever you choose. Starting at 10 am, have fun turning your “stash” into a treasure chest of completed projects. “Stashbusters” isn’t only for sewing projects but knitting, crocheting, counted cross stitch, embroidery and more. It’s perfectly OK to start new projects, too!

It’s your day to have fun, relax and stitch uninterrupted!

If you don’t have a sewing machine or can’t bring yours, ours are available for use on a first come, first serve basis. There are a limited number of sewing machines, so please call ahead to reserve one.

Come for the day or as long as your schedule permits. We have coffee, tea, and there’s a fridge and microwave if you would like to bring your lunch, or you can go out or order in. It’s your day and it’s FREE!

2010 “Stashbusters” Dates

Sat. Aug. 14 and Wed. Aug. 25

Sat. Sept. 11 and Wed. Sept. 29

Sat. Oct. 9 and Wed. Oct. 27

Sat. Nov. 13 and Wed. Nov. 17

Sat. Dec. 11 and Wed. Dec. 15

(Please note the date changes in November and December due to the holidays.)

Village Fabrics & Crafts offers the following services. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Bernina and Baby Lock Sewing Machine Sales and Service

A new Bernina sewing machine is the perfect gift for yourself or someone special. Come on in to try one. Nothing sews like a Bernina. Nothing. A Bernina sewing machine just can’t be beat for stitch quality, reliability, ease of use and perfect performance. When you purchase your Bernina from Village Fabrics & Crafts, we will take the time to be sure that you know how to operate your machine. We also service most makes and models of sewing machines and sergers.

Professional scissor sharpening available. Pinking shears included!

Yarn ball winding service - Save time, let us do the winding and you have more time for knitting or crocheting.

We do special orders! If you don’t see it, be sure to ask. We accept and ship lots of phone orders. For your security, please call with your requests; we do not have a secure web site for ordering.