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 28 January 2017

Upcomg classes

Hello

Just wanted to update everyone on the classes we have coming up in the next couple of months.

February

Patchwork & quilting techniques

Friday 3rd 10:15am - 2:30pm.
We will be looking at different techniques that can be done using your sewing machine. The class is £17.

Crazy patchwork cushion
Saturday 4th 1015am- 2:30pm
We will take the Victorian era technique of crazy patchwork and turn it into a 16" cushion.
The class is £15.

Get to know your sewing machine

Friday 17th 10:15am - 12:30pm
Get to know the different functions of your sewing machine.
The class is £17.

Overlocker class

Saturday 18th 10:15am - 12:30pm.
Get to know your Overlocker. The class will cover cleaning, threading and the different useful functions of the Overlocker.
The class is £10.

Scan 'N' Cut events

Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th 10:15 am - 3pm.
This UK exclusive event will be great for people who have a Scan'N'Cut machine or are interested in buying one. John Bloodworth will be here as well as Melanie from Brother and Kim Suleman.
The class is £30.

Charming Table Runner

Saturday 25th 10;15am - 2:30pm
This class will show you how to make a table runner from only 1 charm pack!
The class is £17 and includes a pattern

Dressmaking

Saturday 25th 10:15am- 12:45pm.
If you have fancied Dressmaking and don't know where to start our teacher Theresa Corrigan will guide you through. The class is also suitable for people who have been dressmaking for a while.
The class is £10.

March 

Charming table runner

Friday 3rd 10:15 am- 2:30pm
This class will show you how to make a table runner from only 1 Charmpack!
The class is £17 and includes a pattern.

Tulip Quilt

Saturday 4th 10:15am - 2:30pm

This class will teach you about basic appliqué and piecing and turn it into a small tulip quilt.
The class is £14 and includes a pattern.

Complete beginners get to know your sewing machine

This class will be great for people that have just got a sewing machine or have had one for a while and don't know where to start. The class will cover basics such as threading, cleaning and different stitches.
The class is £17.

For more information on any of the classes or to book, call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website. http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Classes&sub=Go%21

Friday 27 January 2017

Workshops

Hello.

We have workshops on throughout the week if  you are working on a project and would like some help or advice or just fancy having a chat with fellow patchworkers .

Our workshops are on

Tuesday - 10:15am- 12:45pm - £6.50
                 10:15am- 3:30pm - £9.50


Wednesday- 10:15am- 12:45pm - £6.50

Friday - 10:15am - 12:45pm - £6.50

Saturday - 10:15am - 12:45pm - £6.50
                   10:15am- 3:30pm - £9.50


If you would like to book into a workshop or would like more information call us on 01207 565728, pop into the shop or visit our website.

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




Wednesday 25 January 2017

This week at The Fat Quarters

Hello

Sale

This week is the last week of our Sale which ends at 4pm on Saturday in the shop and midnight Sunday on our website. Don't miss out on some great savings including Fabric, notions, books patterns, threads and kits.

Follow us

If you are on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter we post regular updates  and photos about our products and what's happening in the shop.
Facebook - The Fat Quarters
Instagram - @thefatquarters
Twitter- @thefatquarters.


What's happening this week 

Coming up this week we have Get to Know your Sewing Machine classes on Thursday and Friday with Kim.
 On Saturday we have Dressmaking with Theresa which we still have some spaces available if you would like to come along. The class is £10 and is 10:15am- 12:45pm.  For

We also have general workshops available on Friday 10:15am- 12:45 and Saturday we have either 10:15am - 12:45 pm or 10:15am- 3:30pm.

For more information or to book onto our classes call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website.www.thefatquarters.co.uk

We hope to see you soon!



Saturday 21 January 2017

Brother January 2017 promotions

Hello

There's just a few more days to get one of the great offers from Brother. These deals end on 31st January.

PR1050X - price reduced by £1000 now only £7999.

Innov-is V7 - price reduced by £500 to only £3999, plus FREE wide table and FREE Multi-Function foot control worth £279.98.

Innov-is 2600- FREE PE design plus & 40 piece thread set worth £432.99.

Innov-is 800E - Price reduced by £300 to £999.

Innov-is 1100 - FREE Creative Quilting kit (QKF2UK) worth £149.99.

Innov-is 55FE Free Creative Quitling Kit (QKM1) worth £149.99.


If you are interested in any of these offers call us on 01207 565728 or pop into the shop between 10am and 4pm Tuesday - Friday.



February classes

We have some great classes coming up in February.

 Patchwork and quilting techniques

Friday 3rd February
10:15am - 2:30pm
£17.

This class will cover specific techniques in patchwork to make the most of your machine.

Crazy Patchwork Cushion

Saturday 4th February
10:15am - 2:30pm
£15

Try the crazy patchwork technique that was very popular in the Victorian era. You will take the technique and make it into a 16" cushion.

Overlocker

Saturday 18th February
10:15am - 12:30pm
£10

This class will cover threading, maintaining and rye different useful functions of the Overlocker.
This class us great for beginners and for those with some Overlocker experience.

Scan 'N' Cut UK exclusive

Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th February
10:15am - 3pm
£30

We have a UK exclusive of the new Brother Scan 'N' Cut. John Bloodworth will be travelling the UK I'm aid of Mind charity and will be introducing the Scan ' N' Cut. In the afternoon Melanie from Brother will be showing you how to get the most out of the Scan 'N' cut with the machine. Kim Suleman, owner of the Fat Quarters will be demonstrating Brother Sewing machines and Embroidery machines.

If you have a Scan'N'Cut or are thinking about buying one this will be an ideal event for you.

Charming Table Runner

Saturday 25th February
10:15am- 2:30pm
£17

This class will be to make a table runner out of one charm pack of your choice. You will get the pattern to make the runner included in the price of the class.

If you would like to book into one of our classes or would like more information, call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website.

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


Sale

Hello

Our 25% sale is still on. This includes Moda bakery, all notions, threads, fabric, patterns, kits and much more. 

Christmas fabric is also included if you want to get ahead and start getting ready for Christmas early. 

Moda bakery
Charm packs were £10.99 now only £8.24.
Layer cakes & Jelly rolls were £32.99 now only £24.74.



Visit our website or pop into the shop to have a look around to get some inspiration for your next project.


Don't miss out on these great deals! 





Exclusions- sale fabric, sewing machines & sewing machine accessories and magazines.



Friday 20 January 2017

January Classes

Get to know your sewing machine

Thursday 28th & Friday 29th January
10:15am- 12:30pm
£17

Get to know what your machine is capable of with different stitches and techniques.

Dressmaking

Saturday 28th January
10:15am-12:45pm
£10

If your fancying a new hobby why not give Dressmaking a go?
Our Dressmaking teacher Theresa Corrigan will be taking the class and will be able to answer all of your questions and guide you through. This class is ideal for beginners and for those who have been dressmaking for a while and would like some help.

Workshops 

We have workshops through the week if you have a project you are working on and need some help or just fancy coming along to sew and socialise.
Tuesday 10:15am- 12:45 -£6.50
               10:15am- 3:30pm - £9.50

Wednesday 10:15am-12:45pm- £6.50

Friday 10:15am-12:45pm -£6.50

Saturday 10:15am- 12:45pm- £6.50
                10:15am- 3:30pm - £9.50

For more information on any of the classes or to book, call us on 01207 565728 or follow the link below.











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

Brother Scan 'N'Cut UK Exclusive



We are holding a UK exclusive of the Brother Scan'N'Cut with John Bloodworth on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th February in aid of Mind charity.

The day will start with John Bloodworth introducing the Scan'N'Cut. In the afternoon Melanie from Brother will be demonstrating how to link the Scan'N'Cut with your sewing machine. Also, Kim Suleman, owner of the Fat Quarters will be demonstrating different Sewing and Embroidery Machines. 

This will be great for anyone who has a Scan'N'Cut and would like help with it or for anyone interested in buying one. 

The day is £30.

If anyone is interested you will need to book in advance either over the phone on 01207 565728 or via our website www.thefatquarters.co.uk.