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 23 June 2018

Six Penny Memories, Book of the week and NEW in!

Hello,

We hope you've all got something nice planned for this weekend. Kim and Debbie are just getting sorted to drive down to Hoachanda for their shows tomorrow at 8am & 11am. They have some beautiful fabrics for you!

Book of the Week

This weeks Book of the Week is 'Make it and Mend it'.

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.

RRP £18.99 our price £14.25. 

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

Classes next week

We have workshops available next week if you are working on your own project and would like some help or advice. You could also just come along for a chat with others while you sew. Our workshops are available on;
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

We have dressmaking with Wendy on next Saturday 30th June, 10:15am-12:45pm. This class is perfect for beginners and for those with some experience. During the class you will be able to work on your own garment and then Wendy will demonstrate a dressmaking skill or tip. You will also receive a FREE pattern at the class. All for only £10!

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/dressmaking-saturday-30th-june-2018-1015-1245pm.ir

Sale

Don't forget we still have a SALE on! 30% OFF fabric, FatPacks and fabric panels.
Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.
http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk

NEW IN

We have just had a delivery from Makower with some plain red, navy and black fabric. We also have some cream on cream that's back in stock as well.

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

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Saturday 9 June 2018

Our workshops

Hello,

As some of you may know we have workshops throughout the week for you to come along and work on you own project.

We have a large studio dedicated just to sewing that is separate from our shop. We offer coffee/tea on arrival and half way through the session. We have a place to iron so you can press your seams or straighten out your project as well as room to do cutting. We have car parking outside the shop and just across the road from the shop. If you need any help carrying anything we will be more than happy to help. We are also on a bus route from Newcastle (bus 47 or 10A) and from Consett (V9). If you are travelling by bus just ask the driver to tell you when you get to Blackhalk Mill. We are situated on the main road. During the workshops Kim will be here to answer any questions you may have about your project. Everyone who comes to the workshops are very friendly and it's a great way to get new ideas for your next project.

When you come to the workshop you will need to bring your Sewing Machine, sewing kit and everything you will need to do your work.

If you come to a workshops there are some discounts that you will be entitled to. 10% OFF purchases under £20. 15% OFF purchases over £20.
(Please note we still have 30% OFF fabrics, fat packs and panels, the class discount will NOT be as well as the 30%).
(Terms, conditions and exclusions apply)

Our workshops are on the following days

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

Wednesday
10:15am-12:45pm £6.50

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

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

To book you can call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website using the link below.

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

We hope to see you soon!

Our latest class list

Hello,

Here is a list of our classes,

June

Saturday 16th- Machine Embroidery Block of the Month, Appliqué in the Hoop. 10:15-12:45

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. £15. 

Tuesday 19th- Regency Cushion- 10:15am-2:30pm 

Using one Moda Charm Pack make the Cushion front and Binding. Add a little Fabric to do remaining squares to complete the back of the cushion.
Purchase a Moda Charm Pack at The Fat Quarters for the class and get 10% off.
Cost includes pattern. £10. 

Friday 22nd- Get to Know Your Sewing Machine- 10:15am-12:30pm

One of our most popular classes. During this class we explore what your sewing machine is capable of doing and making sure you have the confidence to use it. Cost £10

Saturday 30th- Dressmaking with Wendy- 10:15am-12:45pm. 

Have you ever fancied making your own clothes? This class will be perfect for you. It's suitable for beginners and for those with some experience. Wendy will guide you through your chosen garment with lots of hints and tips. In each session you will learn a dressmaking skill such as how to insert a zip or a dart. In the class you will get a FREE dressmaking pattern from a selection in store. All of this for only £10! 

July

Friday 6th - Funky Flowers Charm Pack quilt. 

Make the Funky Flowers Charm Pack Quilt Using one Moda Charm Pack and 80cms of Background Fabric.
In the class learn how to do some quick Piecing, fusible Applique and quilting.
Finished Size 32 x 32 inches approx.
Ideal for beginners.
£10.

Friday 13th- Float like a Butterfly Wavy edge class- 10:15am-2:30pm.

In the class you will learn how to simply piece, cut on the bias and create a wavy edge and then how to easily bind it, plus some simple hexagon appliqué.
A great technique which can be applied to so many of your projects once you know how.
You will need a charm pack and a wavy edge ruler.
£10.

Saturday 14th- Machine Embroidery Block of the Month- Appliqué in the Hoop- 10:15-12:45



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.
£15

Saturday 14th- Selfish Sewing- FREE class- 1:15pm-3:15pm

So often life takes over and we are so busy doing other things that we forget to have time to sew. The 
Selfish Sewing Session is a great opportunity to catch up with or finish off old projects or just start something you have wanted to do.


Saturday 14th- FREE Interfacings Demo- 2pm 

Are you baffled by Interfacings?
If you think Vilene or Vliesk is the Interfacing you need then Kim will talk about the many different 
types there are, when and how to use them.
The session is Free and includes a Free information Pack.

Friday 20th- Not a Trip Around the World

A quick and simple strip technique will make this quilt project.
Simple machine Piecing and cutting brings the project together very quickly.
The size made in Class is an ideal wall hanging or a throw for a chair however it could be easily made larger if required. Ideal for beginners.
£10.

Saturday 21st- Christmas in July- 10:15am-12:45pm


Get ahead this year with the first of our monthly classes which are focusing on Christmas.
The first project will be a simple pieced and appliqué cushion. Image to follow.
Cost £10

Friday 27th- Get to Know Your Sewing Machine- 10:15am-12:45pm 

If you want to get the most out of your machine, learn new techniques, discover what the feet can do and more then this is the perfect class, one of our most popular. Cost £10.


August

Saturday 18th- Machine Embrodiery- Block of the Month, Appliqué in the Hoop- 10:15-12:45

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.
£15.


Saturday 24th- Machine Embroidery Bag- 10:15-2:30pm. 

This bag has a beautiful applique and embroidery design on the
handbag. This design is an ITH in the hoop machine embroidery
design. The quilting is done in the hoop and the bag requires four
hoopings altogether.

The design comes in two sizes - the 6 x 10 and 8 x 12 hoops. Both sizes

are included in your purchase. The bag is completely lined and has no

raw seams. The lining and borders are added with your sewing machine.

Finished sizes are:

6x10 - 30.5cm wide x 25cm high x 9cm deep (12"x 10" x 3.5")

8x12 - 41cm wide x 30.5cm high x 9cm deep (16"x 12" x 3.5")
£20.


Friday 31st- Getting Ready for Christmas- 10:15am-12:45pm £10. 

Each month leading up to Christmas we will be doing a different project to get us ready for Christmas.

This month let’s turn our attention to the table. Make either a Xmas Table Runner or Placemats for you or to give as a gift. Cost £10.

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


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



Friday 8 June 2018

Our Latest Newsletter

Hello

We hope everyone is well? This week at The Fat Quarters we have had some very busy classes, and seeing the projects coming together is always a joy.

This week we have been sewing a lot with the Moda Layer CakesCharm Packs and Jelly Rolls. What always amazes me is two people can use the same Moda Charm Pack on the same project and it looks so different. Check out our Facebook page.

We have added new classes to our class list and in July will be starting our Christmas projects.

The 30% SALE on FabricFabric Packs and Panels continues.

If you are thinking Christmas Fabric the Hugs and Holly range is reduced to £9.10 per metre.

On a summery note the “Dress Up’ Fabrics are £8.10 per metre and Kim is making a summer top out of one of the Moda ‘Ambleside’ Fabrics which are reduced to £9.10 per metre.

Bethany has chosen ‘Quilts for all Seasons’ as the Book of the week, apply the promotion code ‘MY20POUNDS’ at checkout and get 10% off.

This Sunday Kim is on Hochanda TV at 8am and 11am with Six Penny Memories.

If you no longer wish to receive our emails please let us know.

Happy Sewing
Kim & the team.

New classes, Book of the Week, SixPenny Memories on TV & More

Hello,

I hope your all having a lovely week. I just thought in would update you with what's new here at The Fat Quarters.

New Classes

We have got some NEW classes in our diary for July and August.

Friday 6th July- Funky Flowers Charm Pack Quilt. 
Make the Funky Flowers Charm Pack Quilt Using one Moda Charm Pack and 80cms of Background Fabric.
In the class learn how to do some quick Piecing, fusible Applique and quilting.
Finished Size 32 x 32 inches approx.
Ideal for beginners.
£10. 

Friday 13th July- Float Like A Butterfly Wavy Edge
In the class you will learn how to simply piece, cut on the bias and create a wavy edge and then how to easily bind it, plus some simple hexagon appliqué.
A great technique which can be applied to so many of your projects once you know how.
You will need a charm pack and a wavy edge ruler.
£10

Saturday 14th July- Machine Embroidery class- 10:15am-12:45pm £15.

Saturday 14th July- Selfish Sewing- 1:15pm-3:15pm FREE CLASS
So often life takes over and we are so busy doing other things that we forget to have time to sew. The Selfish Sewing Session is a great opportunity to catch up with or finish off old projects or just start something you have wanted to do.

Friday 20th July- Not a Trip Around The World- 10:15am-2:30pm
More information to come 

Saturday 21st July- Xmas in July- 10:15am-12:45pm
More information to come 

Friday 27th July- Get to Know Your Sewing Machine- 10:15am-12:30pm £10. 
Learn how to make the most of your sewing machine 


Book of the Week 

This weeks Book Of The Week is 'Quilts for all Seasons' by Betsy Chutchian. 

An enthusiast of traditional quilts, which she affectionately reinterprets, Betsy Chutchian offers us twenty of her latest creations in this book. A star designer for Moda Fabrics, her prints have the vintage charm of the reproduction fabrics that she loves to work with. A pleasant companion of a book to always keep at hand.

ERRATUM: There is a minor error in the English version for the quilt “Bittersweet” found on page 101. In the “Assembly” section, it should read the following:

“Place two identical 1 5/8” (4.5 cm) cream squares onto opposite corners of 2 ¾” (7.5 cm) red or brown/black square right sides together.”
£31.99

Six Penny Memories

Don't miss Six Penny Memories on Hochanda this Sunday at 8am and 11am.

Sale

Don't forget our 30% SALE is still on. 30% OFF fabric, fat packs and fabric panels.

Half Price Patterns

McCalls dressmaking patterns are HALF PRICE! Pop in store to look through the brochure.


British Sewing Awards

There are only 19 days left to nominate us in the British Sewing Awards.

https://www.sewmag.co.uk/awards

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

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Friday 1 June 2018

Our latest newsletter



Hello

We hope you are well and finding time to sew.

This week in store we have been busy making new projects with the New
Moda Charm Packs and New Layer Cakes that have just arrived. We have
too many to list here so either pop into the shop or checkout the
website.

The 30% SALE on FabricFabric Panels and Fabric Packs continues in
store and on the website.

The Thimbleberries Fabrics start from £7 per metre in the Sale, and
the 'Handmade' fabrics from Makower are reduced to £9.40 per metre. If
you are looking to do some Dressmaking or making bags then the Amy 
Butler fabrics and the Dashwood Fabrics are ideal.

The latest offers on Sewing Machines from Brother have arrived and they include
the Innovis 1800Q reduced by £300 to £999. This machine includes a
vast selection of feet and an extension table.

The Innovis F440E Embroidery Machine includes a Free PED Plus 2 value £349.

The Innovis 27SE includes a Free Creative Quilt Kit value £149.99

If you require any information or a demonstration please contact us or
call into the store.

Happy Quilting

Kim & the team
www.thefatquarters.co.uk





Brother Sewing Machine offers

Hello,

Brother have some new offers now available.

- Innov-is 1800Q- Reduced by £300 to £999!!

- Innov-is F440E- FREE PED plus 2 software worth £349!!

- Innov-is 27SE- FREE creative quilt kit worth £149.99!!

These offers are valid until 31st July.

Pop in or call us on 01207 565728 for more information.