What's new!

Hello

Hope everyone has a lovely August Bank a holiday weekend with lots of relaxing and sewing.

Product Of The Week

This weeks 'Product Of The Week' is 'Sew Cherished' patterns. This weeks 'Product Of The Week' is Sew Cherished patterns. Includes 'Crazy for Wool' 'Crazy Stitches', Patterns for Christmas & patterns for Halloween.  All included in our 25% OFF SUMMER SALE! Prices from only £9.75!

Pop instore, call us or visit our website for more information or to buy.

Summer Sale

Our 25% OFF summer sale is still on! There isn't long left to get yourself some great bargains! Have a look instore or on our website at our great ranges of fabric from Moda, Nutex, Makower, Maywood Studios and many more! Why not start Christmas shopping for your patchworking friends and get them a kit or a new book.
(Sale excludes magazines, sewing machines & accesories and sale fabric)

Hand Quilting Kit

We have a new Hand Quilting Kit now available. Each Kit includes a piece of wadding, calico, calico with a Celtic knot printed on, and a needle. Only £3.74 in our SALE! Available instore, over the phone and on our website. 

Cotton Lace

We have some new cotton lace bundles now in stock. 
1cm wide, 2 metres £3.50
2cms wide, 2 metres £5

Fat packs

We have some NEW fat packs now available. Each one includes 4 fat quarters and are included in our SUMMER SALE-

Temptations cake stand fat pack was £10.99 now only £8.24!
Cream Rambling Rose fat pack was £13.99 now only £10.49!
Turquoise Christmas fat pack was £12.99 now only £9.74!

SOS packs

Included in the Pack are 2 Rubber stamps, Fabric, Threads, Embellishments and Papers.
Stamp on Fabric and Stitch or stamp on Paper.
Add embellishments and create your own project.
Ideal for beginners and make a great project.
Assorted designs so check out the different options

Was £6 per pack now only £4.50 per pack.

Gammil Quilting Service

We offer a Gammil Quilting Service. If you have a quilt top that you would like to get quilted but don't know how to or simply don't have the time we can do this for you. We also have waddings in different sizes and extra wide fabric perfect for backing. Our quilter has a lot of experience and is reliable.  The service is done in a non smoking building. For more information on this call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website.

Well i think that's everything new so far this week, we hope to see you soon!

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August Bank Holiday

Hello!

I hope everyone has a lovely bank holiday weekend planned with lots of sewing involved!

Kim and Debbie, Six Penny Memories, are on TV tomorrow at 8am, 11am & 2pm. Kim will be using the Brother Innov-is 27SE sewing machine.
Innov-is 27SE offers fantastic versatility for both the beginner and experienced sewer. The electronic ‘jog dial' provides fingertip control to easily choose from 50 stitch patterns, including 5 buttonholes. The backlit LCD screen allows you to see at a glance information about the stitch you have chosen, and the electronically controlled functions allow you to adjust the stitch sizes in a simple and precise way. Features like the built-in automatic needle threading system and quick set bobbin make it quick and easy to get started on your next sewing project.

Call us to get this sewing machine for only £339!

Our SUMMER SALE is still on! Don't miss out on saving 25% on fabrics, waddings, notions, threads, Moda Bakery, books, patterns, kits and lots more! Perfect for stocking up, starting on Christmas or just to treat yourself! 

(Sale excludes magazines, sewing machines & accesories and sale fabric) 

We have some spaces available for our classes next week. 

Friday 1st September - Patchwork and Quilting Techniques.- 10:15am-2:30pm

During the Class we will be using the Vliesline Quilters Grid to make a small project.
Learn how to sew one inch squares together very quickly and accurately. Cost £17.

Saturday 2nd September- Guernsey Quilt- 10:15am-2:30pm

Using only a Jelly Roll and a Layer Cake this easy but effective quilt can be achieved. You will learn simple piecing on the machine with very little cutting. Perfect for beginners.
Cost £10.

We also have workshop space available

Wednesday 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Friday 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Friday 10:15am-3pm £9.50
Friday 1:15pm-3pm £6.50.


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

We hope to see you soon!

www.thefatquarters.co.uk

What's been happening this week

Hello

Just a little update with what has been happening this week and what's new.

Autumn collection

Autumn is just around the corner so don't leave it to late to start your autumn projects. Pop instore to see our new Autumn display to give you some inspiration. Beautiful oranges, dark purples, greens, and golds to make your home feel warm and cosy. We have patterns for quilts that have pumpkins on and also patterns to make small pumpkins to dot around your home. Pop in store to see it or search autumn on our website to have a look.

Book collection

We have moved our books to a new home on our shelves. We have books by Tilda, Sixpenny Memories, Amy Butler and many more. Even better, they are included in our 25% OFF SUMMER SALE!

Calico

Our Moda calico is back in stock in natural (cream) and white. It's included in our sale, which makes it only £7.50 per metre!! Available instore, over the phone and on our website.

Homespun magazine

We have some Austrailian Homespun magazines available. You won't find find these in your local supermarket or newsagents. We only have 1 copy of each issue available. They include projects for quilts, dolls, teddys, wool, stitcheries and lots more.

September 2015 £4.00
February 2017- £5.00
March 2017- £5.00
April 2017 - £5.00
May 2017- £5.00
June 2017 - £6.50
July 2017- £6.50


Available instore, over the phone and on our website.
(Magazines are not included in our Summer Sale)

Summer sale

Our 25% OFF SUMMER SALE is still on instore, online and over the phone. Don't miss out! Get started early for Christmas with gifts for friends and family or just treat yourself to some new fabrics or Moda bakery!

(Sale excludes magazines, sewing machines & accesories and sale fabric)

Visit our website to have a look or pop into our shop.

We hope to see you soon!


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Our latest newsletter 23/8/17

Hello

I was lucky enough to visit The Festival of Quilts this month at the NEC and was once again blown away by the enormous array of Quilts and Exhibitions. It was so interesting to meet people from all over the world including Australia, Tonga, New Zealand, the USA and Europe and so proud to think they were visiting the UK to see one of the best exhibitions in my opinion in the world.

The British Sewing Awards Nominations are open until the 24th August 2017.

The Fat Quarters and Six Penny Memories would appreciate it if you could take the time to nominate us, and for taking the time you will be entered into a Free Prize Draw and receive a Free Pattern Download.

In the shop the 25% Summer SALE continues and we have been busy putting together some New Fat Packs.

We have some lovely Cotton Lace Bundles and a selection of New 'SOS' tins which contain Stamps for Fabrics, Papers, Fabric Thread and some embellishments, these make perfect gifts.

Check out the 'Pam Kitty' Fabrics reduced to only £10.11 per metre, great for bag making, dress making or quilting.

We also have a selection of Novelty Fabrics which include cute elephants, skate boards and bird houses.

The Class List and Workshop List is continually updated. As well as the workshops where you can come along and work on your own project we have a varied selection of classes throughout the Autumn months.

This Sunday Kim is on Hochanda TV at 8am, 11am & 2pm with Six Penny Memories.

Happy Sewing

Kim & the team

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What's happening this week?

Hello

Just a little update with what's happening this week here at The Fat Quarters.

Product Of the Week

This weeks Product Of The Week is Moda pack of 3 storage suitcases.

Sew on the Go, set of 3 suitcases...

Because we’re going to need somewhere to store all this pretty new fabric…Perfect storage solution for the sewer on the go. Pack your notions and small fabric stashes in these super cute heavy duty cardboard suitcases. A sewing must have!

Nested set of 3 suitcases:
small: 7 1/2" x 6 1/4" x 3 1/4"
Medium: 9" x 7 1/4" x 3 3/4"
Large: 10 1/4" x 8 1/2" x 4"

Only £22.49 in our SUMMER SALE! 

Classes this Week

We have some workshops and classes with spaces still available this week. If you are interested in any of the following classes call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website.

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

Friday - Stripy Star Cushion, 10:15am-2:30pm £17
             Get to know your Sewing Machine, 10:15am-12:30pm £17
              Workshop, 10:15am -12:45pm £6.50

Saturday- Workshop, 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50.

Six Penny Memories

Dont miss Kim & Debbie on TV this Sunday, 27th August on Hochanda at 8am, 11am & 2pm.

Summer Sale

Our 25% OFF SUMMER SALE is still on! The sale includes Moda Bakery, patterns, waddings, fabric and much more! If you can't make it to our shop shop online for some great savings and P+P is only £2.65! (Sale terms and conditions apply) .

Getting Ready for Autumn

There is definitely a change in the air today! Leaves are changing and Autumn is on its way! Get prepared with our autumn patterns and warm fabric colours such as golds and dark oranges, perfect for making your homes cosy!

We hope to see you soon!

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New this week!

Hello,

Just a little update to let you know what is new this week!

Cotton lace

We have new cotton lace bundles available. Each one has 2 metres of cotton lace and come in two widths. Smaller width cotton lace is £350,  the larger width cotton lace is £5.

SOS packs

We have some new SOS packs available. In each pack there are two stamps that can be used on paper and fabric, a piece of  calico, embroidery thread, pieces of card and beads. All for only £4 in our SUMMER SALE! Ideal for birthday and Christmas gifts and can be for any age including children.

Moda Bakery
Just in from Moda Bakery, the 'Lucky Day' by MoMo collection. Beautiful brights that are perfect for children and adults. Even better, they are included in our 25% OFF SUMMER SALE!!
Charm pack now only £9.37.
Jelly Roll now only £25.49
Layer Cake now only £25.49.
Follow the link below to shop.
http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Lucky+day&sub=Go%21


Don't forget our 25% OFF SUMMER SALE is still on!
(Excludes magazines, sewing machines and their accessories and sale fabric).

We hope to see you soon!

Classes in September

Hello,

Here is a list of our classes for September.

Friday 1st September 10:15am-2:30pm

Patchwork & Quilting Techniques  £17

In each session you will learn a new technqiue.

Saturday 2nd 10:15am-2:30pm

Guernsey Quilt £10.
Using only a Jelly Roll and a Layer Cake this easy but effective quilt can be achieved. You will learn simple piecing on the machine with very little cutting. Perfect for beginners.

Wednesday 6th 10:15 am- 12:45pm £10.

Getting Ready for Christmas 

It is never too early to start a Christmas project!
Quick simple project ideal for beginners.

Friday 8th 10:15am-2:30pm 

Pleated Pineapple £17
Pleated Patchwork gives dimension to quilting and it was made popular by the Victorians.
In the session we will explore the technique incorporating it into a cushion or you could make more and make a quilt. Cost £17.

Saturday 9th 10:15am-2pm

Broderie Perse £17.

Learn Broderie Perse in this session. Whilst it is french for Persian embroidery it is actually applique.
Take a floral fabric as seen in the photo and create a new design. Simple fun and ideal for beginners.

Friday 15th 10:15 am- 2:30pm 

Hawaiian Appliqué £17
Hawaiian Appliqué & Quilting using the Sewing Machine. Whilst this form of appliqué is traditionally done by hand we will tackle it using the sewing machine. The first part of the session we will look at the appliqué design and its traditions and then we will quilt the block. Ideal for beginners.

Friday 22nd

We have the opportunity for you to go to Beamish to look at some of their quilts. There are three sessions available, 1pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm (limited spaces) . If you have a Beamish pass it is only £5. If you needed entry to beamish we are making a list for a group pass. 

Saturday 23rd 10:15am-2:30pm

Quilters Grid project £17.

Friday 29th 10:15am-2pm

Free machine quilting 

Try out the different ways of Free Machine Sewing in this class. The Class will show you how to set up your Sewing Machine for Free Machine Sewing and you will make a set of sample blocks that can be incorporated into a Cushion. Cost £10.

Saturday 30th 10:15am-12:45pm

Dressmaking £10

During each session there will be a masterclass on a Dressmaking technique, how to insert zips,
Make pleats, alter a dart, which Fabric is best for the pattern and more.
Then you will be able to work on a project you have selected.

Fancy making a Dress, Skirt or PJ's then we have a selection of patterns and Fabrics that you can choose from and throughout the process get help from our expert Dressmaking teacher.


We also have workshops available 
Tuesday 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Tuesday 12:45pm-3pm £6.50
Tuesday 10:15am-3pm £9.50

Wednesday 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50

Friday 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Friday 12:45pm-3pm £6.50

Saturday 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50.

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

We hope to see you soon! 

Dressmaking Classes

DRESSMAKING CLASSES!

Have u always fancied making your own clothes? We have Dressmaking classes on the last Saturday of the month with Wendy our Dressmaking teacher.

Wendy has over 30 years of experience with alterations and dressmaking and will be able to help you with your new hobby. Start off with a simple skirt or pair of pyjamas and Wendy will help you read the pattern and guide you through it.

In each session you will learn a skill such as how to insert a zip, how to alter a dart and how to decide which fabric is best for your chosen project. After this you will be able to work on your own project with help and guidance.

All of this for only £10 per class!

The class is ideal for beginners and for those with some dressmaking experience.

Our next class is on Saturday 30th September, 10:15am-12:45pm.

For more information or to book, call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website.
http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/dressmaking-sat-30th-september-2017-1015-1245pm.ir

We hope to see you soon!

This week at The Fat Quarters

Hello,

Just a little update to let you know what is happening this week here at The Fat Quarters.

Summer Sale

Our 25% OFF SUMMER SALE continues this week! Pop in and have a look at our NEW ranges such as 'Grunge Hits the Spot' from Moda that is included in our SALE. We also have a feat range ofChristmas  fabrics for anyone wanting to get started on their Christmas projects early. We have notions, waddings, interfacings, books  and more included in the 25% OFF SALE! Don't miss out on a bargain.
(Excludes magazines, sewing machines and sewing machine accessorise & sale fabric)

Available in store, over the phone and via our website.

Workshops and Classes

We have some spaces left for our workshops this week. If you fancy coming along to work on your own project with guidance if needed or to have a chat and sew we have the following available
Friday 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Friday 12:45pm-3pm £6.50
Saturday 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50.

We have the Broadway Quilt class on this Saturday, 10:15am-2:30pm. £17.

The broadway quilt has been on TV with Six Penny Memories and uses only 6 half metre pierce of fabric! Call us if you are interested in doing the class on 01207 565728.

Kim on TV

Kim is on TV tomorrow (17th August) on Hochanda at 7am & 10am with Six Penny Memories.

Sew Magazine Awards

Voting is open for Sew Magazines 'British Sewing Awards 2017'. You can vote for the Fat Quarters in the independent retail category and the online shop category! Follow the link below to vote, http://www.sewmag.co.uk/awards


We hope to see you all soon!

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk

This weeks Product Of the Week

Hello!

Just to let you know about this weeks Product of The Week which is Sixpenny Memories, Betty's Simple Sampler Project Book.

This book will guide you through the process of making this lovely Sampler Quilt.

You will learn how to make 5 different blocks from start to finish and guided through the process of quilting and finishing your quilt.

Size of Quilt. 39 inches square.

Ideal for Beginners

The book is also included in our 25% OFF SUMMER SALE and is only £7.49!

Pop instore , call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website.



We hope to see you soon!!


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What's been happening this week

Hello

Just a little update with what's been happening this week here at The Fat Quarters. We started the week with a very busy workshop on Tuesday with the girls doing lots of different projects , there was also a lot of chatting and laughing involved  through the day!! Some people did more chatting than sewing! Haha!

Our SUMMER SALE continued again this week with a massive 25% OFF! (Excludes magazines, sewing machines and their accesories and sale fabric). If anyone reading this goes to craft groups please let your group know about this great saving! Everyone loves a bargain!

On Thursday until Sunday Kim and Debbie have been at The Festival Of Quilts in Brimingham. They have been on the Vlieseline stand demonstrating how to use their products to improve your projects. This afternoon Kim was demonstrating how to use 'Style-vil' and 'soul-fleece'. ( check out the photos on Facebook!). If your at The Festival of Quilts pop along to see them and say hello.

We have more NEW fat packs now available in store, over the phone and via our website. We have spacemen, pirates, Moda's Mama Said Sew, Moda's Plum Sweet and more! Each one contains 4 fat quarters that blend well together to make a project or you can just use them separately. They are also included in our SALE so proves start from just £8.99 per pack, visit our website or Facebook page for photos.

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

We hope everyone has a lovely weekend with lots of sewing and quilting and we hope to see you soon!

Coming up next week

Hello


Workshops

If your at Festival of Quilts this weekend and you have a lot of ideas for new projects why not book into one of our workshops so you can get started. We have a large studio available for you to work in. We are on a main bus route from Necastle City centre and have plenty of parking outside the shop. If you need any help or guidance with your project, Kim will be on hand to help you.

Workshop times

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

Wednesday 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50

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

Saturday 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50.

Classes

As well as our workshops we also have a 'Broadway Quilt' class on Saturday, 10:15am-2:30pm. As seen on TV with Six Penny Memories!

Six Penny memories

Don't miss Kim &and Debbie on TV this Thursday, 17th August at 7am and 10am on Hochanda.


Sale

Our 25% OFF SUMMER SALE is still on! Don't miss out on Moda fabrics, Moda bakery, waddings, notions and lots more! (Sale excludes magazines, sewing machines and their accesories and sale fabric).

You can shop online, over the phone on 01207 565728 or via our website.

We hope to see you soon!

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Extra offers from Brother

Hello!

As many of you know, Festival of Quilts is on at Birmingham over the next few days. Keep an eye out for Kim and Debbie on the Viseline stand this year!

Brother have put some extra special offers on to celebrate Festival of Quilts being on.

These offers are only valid until Sunday!

Innov-is 1800 Q- REDUCED by £300 to only £999.

Innov- XV- FREE PED 10.

Innov-is 1100 - REDUCED by £50 to £699 and FREE quilt pack.

VR- £500 off! Now only £2999!

V3- FREE PED 2 PLUS and FREE embroidery thread set.

VQ2- £300 off now only £1699! And FREE wide table.

F480- FREE PED PLUS 2.

F440E- FREE PED PLUS 2.

NV955- £200 off now only £599!

F420- £50 off. Now only £549! Plus FREE quilt pack!

Don't miss out on these amazing offers! Call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website for more information!

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

Our latest newsetter

Hello

This week sees the start of the Annual Quilt Festival at Birmingham and during the show there will a number of Special Offers released on the Brother Sewing Stand. Did you know that these offers are also available for the duration of the Show in store.

If you are attending the show but want to buy from us just give us a call at the shop. The Offers will be released by Thursday so keep checking back or contact us now and we will let you know the details as soon as we receive them.

The 25% SALE continues in store and on the website.

The lovely 'Confetti' range from Dashwood Fabrics and Moda' Spellbound' Fabrics are reduced to £10.50 per metre.

The Moda 'Mama said Sew  is only £9.70 per metre and Volume 2 is £10.50 per metre.

For the boys the 'Galaxy' Fabrics are reduced to £10.50 per metre and

Thimbleberries Fabrics are reduced to £7.50 per metre.

We have a wide selection of Patterns including Bronwyn Hayes, Faeries in my Garden, Rabbits Haven and more all with 25% OFF.

If you are attending Festival call and say hello to Kim who will be on the Vliesline Stand M8 with Six Penny Memories.

Happy Quilting

Kim & the team

www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Tel: 01207-565728

Product of the Week

Hello

We have a NEW product of the week this week.

The Tilda 2018 planner.

Bring the beauty of Tilda into your daily life and organise your schedule with weekly inspiration from this much-loved Scandinavian brand.

This brand new Tilda 2018 planner features stunning photography of the latest Tilda fabrics and products, universally loved by crafters, particularly sewers and quilters.

Each week features an inspiring photograph alongside the calendar, plus a month-to-view calendar at the beginning of each month will help you to plan ahead.

This hardback, cloth-bound planner makes a beautiful gift for Tilda lovers, and is finished with a ribbon marker.

The planner is only £9.74 in our SUMMER

Pop instore or shop on our website or over the phone on 01207 565728. 

What's on this Week

Hello,

Just a little update with what is happening this week here at The Fat Quarters.

Product Of The Week

This weeks product of the week is Moda bakery 'Snowman Gathering 3' collection. The collection is perfect for Christmas with cute snowmen and stars to make magical Christmas projects. Even better, they are included in our 25% off SUMMER SALE!
Charm pack - £8.99.
Layer Cake £24.74.
Jelly Roll- £24.74.

Back in Stock

Moda 200 count 45" wide natural calico is back in stock. This calico is soft enough to use as backing, linings and can go on the front of quilts and projects. It is normally £10 but is only £7.50 per metre in our 25% OFF SUMMER SALE.


New in! 

We are very excited that we have the Tilda 2018 planner now available to buy in store and online. This planner has lots of Tilda images throughout as well as room for birthdays and to make notes. It makes an ideal gift for birthdays and Christmas or to treat yourself to. The planner is included in our Summer Sale so is only £9.74 for a limited time only,

Classes this week

Wednesday 10:15am-12:45pm - workshop £6.50
Friday 10:15am-2:30pm Guernsey Quilt £10
Friday 10:15am-2:30pm Patchwork & QuiltingTechniques £17


Our sale continues in store and online so don't miss out on saving 25%! (Terms & conditions apply, excludes sewing machines & accessories, sale fabric and magazines). Shop online, in store or over the phone.

We hope to see you soon!



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Classes in August

Hello

Just to let you know about the classes we have this Month,

Friday 4th August
10:15am-2:30pm Guernsey Quilt.

Make a quilt using only 1 layer cake and 1 jelly Roll. £10.

10:15am-2:30pm Patchwork & Quilting Technqiues

Learn a different technqiue each month, this month is Quilters Grid, £17.

Saturday 19th August
10:15am-2:30pm Broadway Quilt.

Make a quilt using only 6 half metre pieces of fabric. £17.

Friday 25th August
10:15am-2:30pm String Along a Star cushion.

This class will show you how to make a star cushion using the stringy patchwork technqiue. £17

10:15am-12:30pm Get to know your Sewing machine

Learn how to make the most of your sewing machine. £17.

Workshops

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

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

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

We hope to see you soon!