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September 3, 2017 By Patricia Squire

Fall Quilting Events, Classes and Other Fun News!

Fall Quilting Events, Classes and Other Fun News!

Greetings Quilters, Crafters and Sewing Fans!

It’s been a while since we’ve posted a list of up and coming Classes, Events and Club Meets but we’ve got a fabulous selection of fun calendar items lined up to keep you engaged with the quilting community and get you primed for the Fall & Holiday crafting season.

First on the list is our Labor Day Sale!  September 4th, 5th and 6th!

Get into Blairsville’ Georgia’s leading quilting and fabric shop for our big FLASH LABOR DAY SALE is Monday, September 4th, Tuesday September 5th and Wednesday September 6th.   

You’ll find savings and special pricing on all Brother Sewing Machines, 15% off on All Notions, 20% Off on All Regular Priced Fabric (min. one yard cut).  Sale excludes software and sale items.

Did you know Fabrics Galore and Quilting Store is an authorized Brother Sewing Machine Dealer?  

Well if you didn’t, you know now.  We’ve got a fine selection of inventory for you to see, feel, touch and get a demo on for the finest sewing machines, serger machines and embroidery machines.   So come on in to see what fits your wish list.

Ask about our Brother Lay Away program!

If you just don’t have the funds right now, we totally get that.   Guess What!   Fabrics Galore and Quilting Store offers Lay Away so you can make any machine fit your budget.   Come in to talk with us about our layaway program as a gift for someone else or for your own  sewing, quilting or embroidery future.

September is National Sewing Month!

While we’re on the subject of Brother Sewing Machines, we’re celebrating National Sewing Month.  We’ve collaborated with Brother corporate on a promotional sale that starts September 17th and goes to the end of the month, September 30th.   Check out the poster below for SALE details, but if you’d like to download the sale sheet in pdf format you can get it right here.

North Georgia Brother Dealer

National Jelly Roll Day is September 16th and Boy Howdy do we have a fun day planned!
Space is limited for this event,  so be sure to get registered early if you’re ready to kick up the FUN a notch,   at Fabrics Galore and Quilting Store!  Get all the details here!.

Misty Mountain Quilt Fest is scheduled for Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23rd.

This quilt show is an annual event with door prizes, vendors, quilt raffle, exhibits, demos, certified quilt appraisals and so much more.  If you’re a part of the North Georgia quilting community,  you don’t want to miss this fun event.  $6.00 admission, sponsored by Misty Mountain Quilters Guild – QUILTFEST.    Details below!    Add this date to your calendar and bring a friend or 2 or 3!

Long Arm Certification Class – September 30th 10am to 4pm 

Learn to quilt your own quilts.   In the class you will learn how to load your quilt and the basics of using the machine, such as bringing up the thread from the bottom, starting and ending, and a whole lot more.   You have to take this class to get certified if you want to rent time on our Long Arm Quilting Machine.   Class $100.  Pre-pay and registration required.   This is a very popular class and we have limited space, so recommend visiting our website to register early.

Sewing TGIF Club. Sewing TGIF = Sewing Together Gets It Finished.  No Club Fee (free).
Join us on Fridays 10am to 4pm to get projects done and collaborate with other quilters and other club members.   October 6th is cancelled due to Leaf Lookers Event.
Register here for this free session on Fridays 10am to 1pm  

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A FEW CLUB AND BOM DATE CHANGES – REMINDERS

Wool Club:
We meet next for Wool Club on FRIDAY, September 8th.

Forest Floor BOM – Date Change for October Only
This is just a reminder for Forest Floor BOM participants that in the month of October, our class will meet the second Saturday (due to event conflict) instead of the first Saturday.   Update your calendars to Saturday, October 14th.

Happy Hour Club day of week meet has changed.
This club session is now scheduled on the 2nd Thursday of each month.   Please update your calendars.

One Day Fat Quarter Quilt Class  Saturday, October 28th 10am to 3pm.
Get registered for this one day Fat Quarter Quilt Class where we’ll  be making the pattern “Raindrops” quilt with as few as 18 fat quarters for a crib size.   All the details are provided on our Calendar so get registered early.  Limited seating.

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3rd Annual Leaf Looker Loop – Mini Shop Hop – Friday and Saturday October 6-7th Event

If you love quilting events, grab your quilting buddies October 6th and 7th and get ready to join us for our 3rd Annual Leaf Looker Loop Shop Hop.  Three North Georgia area quilt shops participate with prizes, giveaways, drawings and more and of course enjoy the beauty of our autumn leaves as you travel between all the 3 shops located in Blairsville, Dahlongega and Blue Ridge Georgia.   What a fun way to spend an autumn Friday and Saturday.

Blue Ridge Mountains Fall Colors to be Vibrant in 2017
Blue Ridge Mountains Fall Colors expected to be Vibrant in 2017

Visit all 3 quilt shops on your loop to earn a chance to WIN BIG!

Fabrics Galore & Quilting Store fabricsgaloreandquiltingstore.com
Blairsville, Georgia
706-745-6918

Country Stitches countrystitchesinc.net
Blue Ridge, Georgia
706-632-3070

The Common Thread  thecommon-thread.com
Dahlonega, Georgia
706-864-0740

Visit Fabrics Galore and Quilting Store calendar to get all the details

See you there!

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Filed Under: News & Highlights Tagged With: Basic Sewing Courses, Blairsville Georgia Quilting Shop Workshops and Classes, Long Arm Certification Class, Long Arm Quilting Certification, North Georgia Fall leaf Lookers Shop Hop

September 17, 2016 By Patricia Squire

North Georgia Fall Season is Fun For Fabric Junkies!

North Georgia Fall Season is Fun For Fabric Junkies!

As the heat of summer wanes, and the colors of fall settle on the landscapes and mountain tops of North Georgia, there’s a whole world of fresh, new colorful fabrics to contend with, especially for those holiday gift giving projects.  For ideas and fun times with friends and family, start with our 2nd Annual Leaf Lookers Shop Hop!

North Georgia Fabric Stores Fall Event

 

Friday and Saturday, October 7th and 8th.
Three shops, including FG&QS are SPONSORS of this autumn mini-shop hop event.

It’s a great time to get outdoors to enjoy the changing colors.

Visit all 3 quilt shops on your trip.

Fabrics Galore & Quilting Store fabricsgaloreandquiltingstore.com
Blairsville, Georgia
706-745-6918

Country Stitches countrystitchesinc.net
Blue Ridge, Georgia
706-632-3070

The Common Thread  thecommon-thread.com
Dahlonega, Georgia
706-864-0740

While the guys are watching football or working out in the shop or fishing, grab your girlfriends, sisters, moms, daughters and enjoy the fun, the free goodie bags and the chance to win our grand prize.

Your chance to win the Grand Prize are fairly high, just based on the actual participant volume, which is smaller than the spring Shop Hop where about a dozen or so shops are involved, and attracts  more exposure and attendance.  

Mark your calendar for: 

Friday and Saturday, October 7th and 8th.

sewing-machineGet your Official Passport

Visit all 3 Shops on your loop (to qualify for the Official Passport) and you’ll earn your chance to Win great prizes including our FEATURED GRAND PRIZE: 

WIN A Babylock Molly Sewing Machine   MSRP $499

ALSO!  There will be one drawing at each fabric/quilt shop > each day <  for a $50 Gift Certificate!   

You could also win a $100 gift basket at each shop!

Each participant will receive a free goodie bag at each shop!

CAN YOU BELIEVE ALL THE FUN & PRIZES?   

So mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday October 7th and 8th to grab your favorite Fabric Shop and Quilting Pals to participate in this 2nd annual North Georgia event.  We’ll see you then!

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Next – Back by popular demand:

Tuffet Class

Due to a limit on class seating, be sure to pre-register for this next session scheduled for Wednesday October 19th and 26th instructed by Karen Izor.

Tuffet

Learn to make this whimsical Tuffet for your home.

Class Details and Pre-Register Here

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Festival of Stars 7 Month Block of the Month Class – Beginner Level

Starts in November - Block of the MOnth Class

Create this beautiful quilt through our newest Block of the Month class starting November 5th.

Stop by our Blairsville, Georgia shop to see a completed sample on display.

With limited class seating, be sure to sign up early to get this beautiful Festival of Stars BOM so you can make this beautiful star quilt sampler.

“Festival of Stars” will begin Saturday, Nov. 5th and will continue to meet the first Saturday of each month for the next 7 months from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Class Details and Pre-Register Here

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One Block Wonder Class

Lecture Thursday, Sept 29th 10:30am to 11am

Class Thursday, Oct. 6th 10am to 4pm

Suzanne will teach you how to get this beautiful quilt from prints you thought you would never buy. 

Before
After
Before
After

Class details and pre-register here.

Filed Under: News & Highlights, Shop Hop - An Annual Event Tagged With: Fall Quilting Classes in North Georgia, Fall Sewing Classes in North Georgia, Festival of Stars Block of the Month, North Georgia Fall leaf Lookers Shop Hop

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