We just added some adorable Valentine Pillowcase Kits to our online store!

These pillowcase kits are such a quick and easy project! It's so much fun to have pillowcases to match your quilts or for special occasions and holidays. These kits are made using the AdornIt "Happy Hearts" fabric line. Kit includes fabric and pattern. Please refer to our Free Pillowcase Tutorial for step-by-step instructions.

Right now we have three different color options...

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Remember we also have a Pillowcase Embroidery class coming up on Tuesday, Jan. 31. You can come in anytime during the day and we'll teach you how to create a custom embroidered saying on the cuff of your pillowcase! This would make such a fun and unique Valentine Gift. Call us or come in the shop for more details.

Check the Quilted Works 2012 Calendar for our upcoming classes and events!

Beginning Piecing 

Starts on Thurs, February 9, 2012
5:30 - 8:30 pm

This class is a must for all new quilters who want to learn the tricks to perfect piecing! We'll start with the basics and complete a quilt top along the way. Learn new shortcuts too! You will have homework :)  For this class only, you'll receive 15% off of your quilt kit for the class and 30% off the machine quilting fee! Beginning Piecing is a 3-part class with classes on the following dates:

• Thurs., February 9, 2012 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Thurs., February 16, 2012 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Thurs., February 23, 2012 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Price: $40.00/for 3 Classes
Teacher:  Barb Johnson

Valentine Pillowcase Embroidery

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
All day - every 30 min...

Come enjoy this mini-class and create a darling pillowcase with embroidery. We will be teaching classes at 30 minute intervals all throughout the day. We'll have kits available for purchase. Price: $10 (plus cost of kit).

Super-Bolt Sale

Saturday, February 4, 2012
10:00 am - 5:00 pm  

You won't want to miss our counter-punch to the Super Bowl!  Our "coach" has a game plan you're sure to love. Selected bolts are up to 70% off when you purchase the entire bolt!  Great way to stock up for backings or split the bolt with a friend! More details coming soon!

T-Shirt Quilt

Starts on Wed., February 15, 2012
10:00 am - 1:00 pm 

Create a scrapbook you can sleep under!  A great way to make a memory from your kids' sports shirts or any other collection.  Skill level is beginning to advanced.  Maximum of 4 students for this class so be sure to sign up early. This is a 3-part class with classes on the following dates:

• Wed., February 15, 2012 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
• Wed., February 22, 2012 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
• Wed., February 29, 2012 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

Price: $50.00 (plus $10 pattern fee)
Teacher: Rhonda Ferguson

We hope you'll all join us for these wonderful events! Be sure to also mark your calendar for the second Saturday of each month for our "Block of the Month!" For more information, call us today to reserve your spot and to sign up for our 2012 Block of the Month Quilt.

Don't forget to check our Facebook page on a regular basis! Right now we have a Giveaway going! Be sure to LIKE us and then click the GIVEAWAY menu item...you could be the lucky winner of a $50 Gift Card to our store! This giveaway will close on Jan. 25 at 11:59 pm so hurry and get entered!

Time for another one of our fabulous Facebook Giveaways! We have so much fun rewarding our customers and followers on Facebook. If you haven't already found our Facebook Page, please visit and LIKE us at https://www.facebook.com/QuiltedWorks. Then, be sure to click on the left menu item titled "Giveaway." Follow the simple steps and you'll quickly be entered into our Giveaway!

This giveaway is for a $50 Gift Card to Quilted Works! Now, who wouldn't want to win that? We'll announce the winner on January 26!

We were all truly in awe as we witnessed the trunk show of Jill Finley on Saturday at our first 2012 Block of the Month. Jill Finley of Jillily Studio was here and did two amazing trunk shows where she showed her quilts and projects. Jill has got to be one of the most creative ladies around. Even those of us who have been quilting for years felt completely small compared to this creative genius!

Jill had many of her family members with her. They were such great helpers and are also her quilting partners! Jill told us about all the fun Family Quilt Retreats that they have shared over the years. She had great ideas for group quilting projects. We'll share some of these great ideas with you over the next couple of weeks. Jill had so many great quilts and ideas that they can't all fit into one blog post...so we'll do a few posts!

Jill shared lots of fun stories about her quilting - past and present. She really had us laughing when she read some advice from a 1949 Singer Sewing Machine Manual...it was so funny that we just have to share it with you all...

Prepare yourself mentally for sewing. Think about what you are going to do. . . Never approach sewing with a sigh or lackadaisically. Good results are difficult when indifference predominates. Never try to sew with a sink full of dirty dishes or beds unmade. When there are urgent housekeeping chores, do these first so your mind is free to enjoy your sewing. . .When you sew, make yourself as attractive as possible. Put on a clean dress. Keep a little bag full of French chalk near your sewing machine to dust your fingers at intervals. Have your hair in order, powder and lipstick put on . . .[If] you are constantly fearful that a visitor will drop in or your husband will come home and you will not look neatly put together, you will not enjoy your sewing as you should. . .

Of course she then shared her advice ... "Put on your sweats, pull your hair back in a ponytail, grab a coaster for your diet coke, cover the dishes with a dish towel, and when it's time for dinner, order pizza!" Yeah, that sounds more like it!

We loved seeing the original quilt of our Block of the Month that Jill made. She shared many great ideas and tips about applique. She makes it look and sound so easy! She uses her own "Appli-Glue" for basting her appliques and swears by it! If you haven't tried it yet, you must! She has also invented these clever little sticky thimble dots that you place on your finger for hand sewing. Genius.

Jill had another quilt that was the same pattern as the quilt that we're making for our Block of the Month. It was so fun to see another color-way for the quilt.

After the trunk show, Jill was able to chat with the ladies individually and signed our books. Thank you Jill for coming to our shop! You are such an inspiration to us all.

Stay posted for many more great quilts that we'll be sharing from Jill's Trunk Show!

We have a fun new fabric line in the shop! It's called "Ooh La La" by Pillow & Maxfield for Michael Miller Fabrics. The colors are so vibrant and the prints are beautiful! They would make darling dresses or outfits for girls!

The yardage is for sale now in our Online Store...remember it's sold by the HALF yard so update your shopping cart accordingly :)