We are a patchwork and quilting supplies shop based in Blackhall Mill (about 8 miles outside Newcastle Upon Tyne). Originally established in August 2005 we provide a wide range of quilting and patchwork related goods and services.

Saturday 31 March 2018

Happy Easter

We would like to wish all of our customers a Happy Easter! We hope you all have a lovely weekend.

We will be open again on Tuesday at 10am. If you would like to shop over the Easter weekend you can on our website using the link below.

We open to see you all soon!

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Wednesday 28 March 2018

Book of the Week & Easter

Hello,

We hope you all had a lovely weekend! We had some beautiful weather here over the weekend. Did you manage to get out in the garden? Or did you admire it and stay in and sew?

Book of the Week

We have a new Book Of The Week again. This week it is 'Make it and Mend it'. RRP £19.99 our price only £14.25!

This title features over 30 inspiring projects, incorporating a range of crafts, DIY, cookery and gardening. It includes practical and money-saving ideas for making the most of each season: such as recycled plant pot holders in spring, building your own barbecue for summer, making jams and chutneys in autumn and knitting draught excluders for winter. You can create your own cards, gifts, decorations and foods to celebrate Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day and other special occasions throughout the year. Available in store, over the phone on 01207 565728 and on our website. 

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/make-it-and-mend-it.ir

Easter Weekend

Just a little reminder that our opening hours are slightly changing this week because of Easter. We will be CLOSED Good Friday, CLOSED Easter Sunday and CLOSED Bank Holiday Monday. We will be open on Easter Saturday 10am-4pm.

Sale

Our SALE continues in store with 30% OFF fabric, fat packs and panels. This includes extra wide fabrics that can be used for backings for quilts. Also included in the SALE is Moda 200 count calico. We have 45" wide in cream and white now only £7 per metre and we also have 120" wide in cream which is now only £14 per metre! We are adding new fat packs to the sale every week.

We hope you all have a lovely Easter and if you fancy shopping with us over the weekend our website is always open. We hope to see you soon!


http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Saturday 24 March 2018

It's the weekend!

Hello everyone!

It's the weekend again! Isn't March going past very quickly? I hope that you have some lovely things planned this weekend. Is anyone catching up on some sewing? Ifyou fancy treating yourself this weekend don't forget we have 30% off fabrics, fat packs and fabric panels. If you have seen the Home Sweet Home bunny panel on our Facebook and are interested we are now down to very limited stock so order now if you don't want to is out. It's perfect for Easter and is only £6.30! Available via the link below.

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/sweet-home-p3732-panel-blue.ir

Long Arm Quilting Service

Do you have a quilt top that you would like quilted professionally? We offer a Long Arm Quilting Service. We have waddings and extra wide fabrics perfect for backings in store. You can also bring your own backing and wadding if you already have it. If you would like more information on this give us a call on 01207 565728 or email us sales@thefatquarters.co.uk.

Dressmaking

We had a busy morning this morning with our Dressmaking class. Wendy who teaches the class is a professional dressmaker. This morning we had 3 new beginners who had never made any garments and left the class excited to come back and finish their projects next month. Wendy will guide you through your pattern and help make it fit properly. She will also give you hints and tips for further projects. All of this for only £10 per class. The next class is Saturday 28th April, 10:15am-12:45pm. For more information or to book call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website using the link below.



http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/dressmaking-saturday-28th-april-2018-1015-1245pm.ir


I hope you all have a lovely weekend and we hope to see you soon.

Our latest newsletter 24th March 2018


Hello

This week at the fat quarters we have been busy getting ready for spring.
Bethany has changed our window displays in readiness for the Easter Bunny arriving next weekend.

New in store are the Moda precuts Lilac Ridge. We have jelly rollsLayer cakes, and charm packs.

We also have the latest project book from six penny memories featuring these fabrics. The project book includes patterns to make a cushion, quilts and some ideas for Charm Pack Projects

The 30% sale on fabrics, fabric panels and fabric packs continues in store and on the website.

Check out the La La fabrics, reduced to £9.10 per metre. The Moda Grunge hits the spot fabrics reduced to £10.50 per metre.

Make the Sweet Home bunny from a panel now reduced to £6.30, perfect for Easter.

We have also added some new fabric packs including a fabulous flannel bundle and the Dog Paw flannel pack.

Have a good weekend
Happy sewing
Kim and the team
www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Book of the week, Sale, Classes & Easter

Hello

It's a beautiful morning out there this morning, maybe spring is just around the corner! Are you all getting sorted for Easter? We have some beautiful fabrics that will brighten up your homes in time for Easter as well as bunting kits and new books full of ideas for you. Don't miss the new Tilda Sunshine Sewing book for only £12.99!

Book of the Week

Our Book Of The Week this week is 'Seams to Me' by Anna Marie Horner. RRP £19.99 our price £15.00.

Admired fabric designer Anna Maria Horner draws on her passion for art, sewing, and textiles to inspire one-of-a-kind projects
Anna Maria Horner's signature style combines the techniques of a seasoned sewer with the vision of an artist. In Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing, she walks you through the fundamentals, offering practical advice on everything from fabric selection to color choices to choosing and buying a sewing machine. Simple step-by-step instructions show you how to turn her designs into fanciful creations:

Sideways Squares Skirt
Prairie Blouse
Full Contact Cooking Apron
PlayingAlong Quilt
Doggie Dreams Bed
And so much more!
Vivid full-color photographs and designs will invite you into the creative process. Whether you're a beginner or a veteran, the twenty-four projects in this beautiful book will transform your home and wardrobe into a collection of unique treasures. 


Available in store, over the phone on 01207 565728 and on our website.


http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/seams-to-me-by-anna-marie-horner.ir

Sale

Our SALE is still on! 30% OFF fabrics, fat packs and panels. We have some beautiful spring fabrics by Moda that are included in the sale such as Ambleside, LOL and Canyon. We also have some beautiful Libby Floral fabrics that will look beautiful made into bunting. Our fat packs have 4 fat quarters of colours that blend well together. We have lots to choose from so don't miss them when you pop in store or just search fat pack on our website. We have only have one Best Friends panel left so don't miss out if you've been thinking about it. We also have the Bazooples panel in stock at only £10.49! Visit our website to see more.

Classes next week

We still have some spaces available for our classes next week.

Tuesday- scrappy log cabin- 10:15am-2:30pm £10.

One of the favourite classes in store. An ideal way to use up those scraps and make either a cushion or throw or go further and make a bed sized quilt.

We also have spaces in our workshops available where you can come along and work on your own project.
Tuesday- 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Tuesday- 10:15am-3pm £9.50
Tuesday- 6:30pm-8:30pm £6.50
Wednesday- 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Saturday- 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50

For more information or to book call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website. 




Easter Opening Hours

Just a little reminder of our Easter opening hours,
Thursday 29th March- 10am-4pm
Good Friday 30th March- CLOSED
Saturday 31st March- 10am-4pm
Easter Sunday 1st April- CLOSED
Bank Holiday Monday 2nd April- CLOSED
Tuesday 3rd April- 10am-4pm
Normal hours resume of Tuesday- Saturday 10am-4pm. 

We hope you all have a lovely week and we hope to see you soon.


Saturday 17 March 2018

Easter opening hours

Hello,

I just wanted to let everyone know our Easter opening hours.

Thursday 29th March- 10am-4pm.
Good Friday 30th March- CLOSED
Saturday 31st March- 10am-4pm
Easter Sunday- 1st April- CLOSED
Bank Holiday Monday 2nd April - CLOSED
Tuesday 3rd  April- 10am-4pm

Normal hours resume .

The snow is here again!

Hello everyone,

The snow is back! We hope your all keeping warm! You can still shop with us on our website or over the phone if you don't want to leave the house!

Sale

Our sale is still on! 30% OFF fabric, fabric panels and fat packs! It's the perfect opportunity to get your fabrics for projects you are planning. Extra wide fabrics are also included if you need any backing for your quilts.

Moda Bakery

The new Lilac Ridge collection is in stock! If you saw it on Hochanda with Six Penny Memories and missed out you can always get it from us. We have charm packs Layer Cakes and Jelly Rolls.

Classes next week

We have some spaces for our workshops next week. If you are working on your own project and would like to come along and chat to others and get ideas and help this would be perfect for you.

Tuesday 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Tuesday 10:15am-3pm £9.50
Wednesday 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Friday 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Friday 10:15am-3pm £9.50.

For more information or to book your place call us on 01207 565728.


We hope you all have a lovely weekend full of sewing, patchwork and quilting and we hope to see you soon!

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Friday 16 March 2018

Brother Special offers this weekend only!

Hello,

Here are some special offers on brother sewing machine valid until Sunday only! 


Brother Sewing UK offers Thursday 15th March- Sunday 18th March. 

Innov-is V7- £500 off plus FREE wide table. 

Innov-is V3- FREE PED plus 2 

Innov-is VQ 2- £300 off and FREE wide table 

NV2600- FREE PED plus 2 and FREE embroidery thread set. 

F480- FREE PED plus 2

NV1800Q- £300 off.

NV800E- £300 off. 

F440e- FREE PED plus 2.

NV1300- £50 off and FREE quilt pack. 

F429- £50 off and FREE quilt pack. 


For further information please call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website. 

Thursday 15 March 2018

NEW MODA BAKERY!

Hello!

Just wanted to tell you all that we have NEW moda bakery just in. The Lilac Ridge collection by Jan Patek has beautiful greens, creams and lilacs in! If you saw Kim and Debbie on TV at the weekend they had it there. Available in charm pack - £12.50, Layer Cake - £33.99 and Jelly Roll- £33.99! Available in store, over the phone on 01207 565728 and on our website.

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Lilac+ridge&sub=Go%21

We hope to see you soon!

Tuesday 13 March 2018

Another new week!

Hello!

It's the start of another new week! We hope you all had a lovely weekend and managed to catch Kim and Debbie on TV on Hochanda!  They had lots of beautiful Moda fabrics for their special shows. Did you get much sewing done over the weekend?

Book of the week 

We have a new 'Book Of The Week' this week, Crafting Tilda's Friends.
Includes 30 fun sewing and papercraft projects that show how to create the cutest characters. This title features rabbits, birds, frogs, cats and an array of other creatures.
RRP £7.99. Our price only £6.00!!
Available in store, over the phone on 01207 565728 and on our website.

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/crafting-tildas-friends.ir

Sale

Don't forget we still have our celebratory SALE still on! In case any of you don't know we won second place in the independent sewing and haberdashery shop section for the North of England in the British Sewing Awards!!! To celebrate we have 30% OFF fabric, fabric panels and fat packs. (Terms, conditions and exclusions apply). If you are shopping on our website the discount will be automatically applied. If you shop in store or over the phone the discount will be applied at the till. Moda 200 count calico is down to £7 per metre and is available in cream and white! We have a great range of fabrics from Moda, Makower, Lecien, Amy Butler, Thimbleberries, Red Rooster and lots more!

We hope you all have a lovely week and we hope to see you soon!



http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Friday 9 March 2018

Our latest newsletter


Hello

It has certainly been a very challenging week in the UK weather wise, but lets hope the Spring weather is just around the corner. I did take advantage of the Snow Days by catching up on some sewing for the up and coming Classes at the shop.

The 30% SALE continues on All Fabric that are on Bolts, Fat QuartersFabric Panels and Fat Quarter Fabric Packs so there are some great savings.

Check out the Oriental Fabric Half Metre Pack reduced to £9.09, the Thimbleberries Half Metre Packs are also included in the SALE.

We have Red Rooster Fabrics and Henry Glass Fabrics from only £7 per metre.

Also just to let you know that our stock of  50wt Aurifil Threads has also been replenished.

Kim is on Hochanda TV for Six Penny Memories at 6pm and 8pm on Saturday 10th March and at 9am, 1pm and 5pm on Sunday 11th March.

Happy Sewing
Kim &the team
www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Wednesday 7 March 2018

Sale, book of the week, Six Penny Memories on TV

Hello,

I hope you all had a lovely weekend! The snow has now melted here so everything has got back to normal. Did you have a lot of snow? We hope you managed to get some sewing done while the snow was here. I just wanted to update you with what's happening this week here at The Fat Quarters.

Sale

30% OFF fabric, fabric panels and fat packs! Our sale is still running to celebrate coming second in the British Sewing Awards! We have some beautiful fabrics included in our SALE from Moda such as Batiks, Mama Said Sew and Spellbound. We also have our fat packs included in the 30% off, each one contains 4 fat quarters. Fabric panels are included as well perfect for a quick quilt, just add wadding and backing!  The sale is available in store, over the phone on 01207 565728 and on our website using the link below. http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Fabric&sub=Go%21

Book Of The Week

We have a 'Book Of The Week' this week! 'The Workbasket Sewing Workbook' RRP £9.99 our price £7.50!!

Inside The Workbasket Sewing Workbook you will be treated to the images and content of The Workbasket magazine from its coolest years: the 1940s to the early 1960s. During this time the magazine featured fabulous images of women in dresses, as well as inspirational ?Women Who Make Cents? stories and great sewing content. The best content from the magazine with sewing information and tips.

This book is perfect for anyone who likes to be organised while planning their projects. There are pages for ideas, fabric swatches as well as hints and tips to help you. 

Six Penny Memories on TV

Don't miss Six Penny Memories on Hochanda this weekend! Saturday- LIVE at 6pm and 8pm. The shows will be repeated through the night. Sunday- LIVE 9am, 1pm and 5pm! Don't miss out on their beautiful products! Available on SKY, FREE VIEW, FREESAT and on the Hochanda website. 

Mothers Day 

Don't forget it's Mothers Day this Sunday! We have a great range of gifts, books and fabrics. We also have gift vouchers if your not sure what to choose! Gifts and gift vouchers are available in store, over the phone and on our website.

We hope you have a lovely week and we hope to see you soon.

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Saturday 3 March 2018

Classes in April

Hello,

Here is a list of our classes for April. If you would like more information or would like to book pop in, call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website using the link below.


Thursday 5th

Block of the Month 10:15am-12:45pm £7
A great opportunity to work on a Block of the Month project with some good company. Choose from a variety of BOM programmes in store. Cost £7.

Friday 13th

Free motion Quilting and Embroidery 10:15am-2pm £17

Explore free machine embroidery and quilting in the class. Learn new techniques and build your confidence.
Interfacing and wadding will be provided.

Saturday 14th

Machine Embroidery 10:15am-12:30pm £15.

Included in the class is the Sweet Pea design in multi formats and sizes for you to take away. Make a Centre Block in the Embroidery hoop with the option of continuing with the Block of the Month Program and produce a quilt or the block would make a Cushion or Bag front.

Friday 20th

Overlocker 1:15pm-3:15pm £10

The class is ideal if you are a beginner or if you have some experience. Learn the basics and more. The class will explore different techniques a must for anyone who has or thinking about getting an overlocker.

Friday 27th

Get to know your Sewing Machine 10:15am-12:45pm £10.
If you want to get the most out of your machine then this is the perfect class for you. In this session we will be exploring the walking foot. Cost £10.

Saturday 28th

Dressmaking- 10:15am-12:45pm £10

Have you fancied making your own clothes? Come along to our dressmaking class with Wendy. She will guide you through a garment of your choice. She will also teach you a skill or tip that will help you with your dressmaking such as how to insert a zip or a pocket. This class is perfect for beginners or those with some experience. 


Classes in March

Hello,

Here is our latest class list. If you would like to book or would like more information on any of the classes please call us on 01207 565728, pop in to see us or visit our website using the link at the bottom of the page.

March

Tuesday 6th
General Workshop-
10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
10:15am-3pm £9.50.

Wednesday 7th
General Workshop
10:15am-12:45pm £6.50

Friday 9th
Machine Embroidery Zip in the Hoop 10:15am-12:45pm £17.
A great class to get the most out of your Embroidery Sewing Machine.

This is an unusual 'in the hoop' design. Many of you sew as well as embroider and would like to use your hoops to insert zippers in your sewing projects. Using one of the Sweet Pea designs from Australia this zipper design will let you do just that for zips up to 16 inches in length.

Included in the class is your copy of the Sweet Pea Design which is available in multi formats, and sizes.

During the class we will load the designs onto the machine, hoop interfacings and fabrics and lots more. Ideal for beginners.

General workshop
10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
10:15M-2pm £9.50. 

Tuesday 13th 

Get to Know Your Sewing Machine 10:15am-12:45pm £10.
In this session we are looking at more feet included in your sewing machine , what they can do, and how they can make your sewing easier.

General Workshop
10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
10:15am-3pm £9.50

Kids class
4pm-6pm £8.50

General workshop
6:30pm-8:30pm £6.50

Wednesday 14th

General workshop
10:15am-12:45pm £6.50

Friday 16th

General workhop
10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
10:15am-3pm £9.50

Tuesday 20th 

General workshop
10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
10:15am-3pm £9.50

Wednesday 21st

General workshop
10:15am-12:45pm £6.50

Friday 23rd

General Workshop
10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
10:15am-3pm £9.50

Saturday 23rd

Dressmaking- 10:15am-12:45pm £10
Have you ever fancied making your own clothes? This class will be perfect for you! Our teacher Wendy will help guide you through your chosen garment as well as teach you a skill or tip each class such as how to insert a zip or pocket. Perfect for beginners and those with some dressmaking experience. 

Tuesday 27th 

Scrappy Log Cabin- 10:15am-2:30pm £10. 
One of the favourite classes in store. An ideal way to use up those scraps and make either a cushion or throw or go further and make a bed sized quilt.

General workshop
10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
10:15am-3pm £9.50

Kids class
4pm-6pm

General workshop
6:30pm-8:30pm £6.50

Wednesday 28th

General workshop
10:15am-12:45pm £6.50


Friday 2 March 2018

We are OPEN again!

Hello!!

I hope your all safe after the 'Beast from the East' the past few days! We've had lots of snow here and have been closed since Wednesday lunchtime! We had all made it in today and are here if you want to pop in. If you are stuck in because or the snow and you need something just give us a call on 01207 565728 or shop on our website.


Sale

 Our 30% celebratory sale is still on! 30% OFF fabric, FatPacks and fabric panels. Visit our website or Facebook page to have a look at our fabrics, fat packs and panels. We have fabrics from Moda, Makower, Lecien, Amy Butler and many more! Thimbleberries fabrics are only £7 per metre in our sale!

Classes next week

We still have some spaces available for out classes next week.

Tuesday
Workshop- 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Workshop- 10:15am-3pm £9.50.

Wednesday
Workshop- 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50

Friday
Machine a Embroidery Zip in the Hoop. 10:15am- 12:45pm.
A great class to get the most out of your Embroidery Sewing Machine.

This is an unusual 'in the hoop' design. Many of you sew as well as embroider and would like to use your hoops to insert zippers in your sewing projects. Using one of the Sweet Pea designs from Australia this zipper design will let you do just that for zips up to 16 inches in length.

Included in the class is your copy of the Sweet Pea Design which is available in multi formats, and sizes.

During the class we will load the designs onto the machine, hoop interfacings and fabrics and lots more. Ideal for beginners.
£17. 

Workshop 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50. 

For more information on any of our classes or to book call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website using the link below. 

www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Classes&sub=Go%21

We hope to see you soon!

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk