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, 25 August 2018

Brother Software Classes

Hello,

Do you have Brother software but aren't sure where to start? Would you like some help to make the most our of it? We have classes on Friday 26th October to help you.

If you have the PED PLUS or PED PLUS 2 you can come along to our morning session.10:15am-12pm. The class is £10.

If you have the PED 10 you can come along to our afternoon session. 1:15pm-3pm. The class is £10.

If you are interested in Brother software but would like to see how it's works and what it does before you buy then you can book into the class as well. It's the perfect opportunity for you to hear what others think and see what can be done using the software.

For the classes you will need to bring your laptop, software (ready to load or already loaded), dongle and a USB stick.

The classes are ready to book into now over the phone on 01207 565728. They will be available on our website soon.

We hope to see you soon!

Friday, 24 August 2018

Our latest Newsletter


Hello

This week I have been working on the Brother Innovis V5, and in particular the Embroidery aspect of it. I have just completed a bag which is one of the projects for a class this week. Appliqué in the hoop is so easy on an Embroidery Machine and if you are passing the shop call in or keep checking our Facebook page for videos and finished projects.

Brother have a number of Special Offers which include the Innovis V5 reduced by £200 plus Free Premium Packs 1 & 2, and the Innovis 800E is reduced from £1299 to £999. Call in for a demo or give us a call for more information.

This week in store we have had a number of New arrivals from Prym. The Pom-Pom maker is not only fun, and slightly addictive, but fabulous as embellishments on Bags, cushions and more.

The Prym Vario Pliers are brilliant, they use both plastic and metal snaps and are great for bag closures, duvets and as I witnessed at the Festival of Quilts a ladies skirts that had the snaps down the front.

We also have the Thread Cutter, brilliant to cut threads whilst travelling, and we even tested it on wool and embroidery threads and it worked, and the Prym Needle Twister which include 15 gold eye needles.

The Class Lists have been updated until October if you can travel to the shop, and don’t forget there is still a 30% Discount on FabricFabric Panels and Fabric Fat Packs in store and on the website.

This Sunday 26th August, Kim is on @Hochanda TV at 8am and 11am with Six Penny Memories.

Happy Sewing and have a fabulous Bank Holiday weekend.

Kim & the team
www.thefatquarters.co.uk
Tel:01207-565728

Machine Embrodiery Bag

Hello,

Have you seen the photo of the machine embroidery bag? If not have a look, it's beautiful!

Kim has used the Sweet Pea Designs downloadable pattern. She chose the beautiful red linen fabric to give the bag a slightly heavier weight than cotton fabric. To make the bag stand up Vlieseline style-vil has been used in the middle which gives the bag body and makes it sturdy. If you squash the bag the style vil will spring back so the bag won't get all crumpled. Kim also used Vlieseline deco-vil light. To do the embroidery on the bag Kim used Vlieseline Stitch and Tear and Brother embroidery threads.

Brother Embrodiery threads are £2.30.
Vlieseline Style-Vil is £8 per metre.
Stitch and Tear is £3.50 per metre.

Visit our Facebook page for photos.



Thursday, 23 August 2018

Our Latest Class List

Hello,

Here is our latest class list.

August

Friday 24th- Machine Embroidery Bag - 10:15am-2:30pm £20. 

In this class you will be using Sweet Pea design to make a bag using your Embrodiery machine.

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

Get ahead for Christmas and make a table runner in our Getting Ready for Christmas class.

September

Friday 7th- Get To Know Your Sewing Machine- 10:15am-12:45pm £10. 

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.

Saturday 8th- Overlocker Beginners and Beyond- 10:15am-12:45pm £10. 

This Class is a must for anyone who has an Overlocker Machine or is thinking about buying one. We will introduce you to the basics of the Overlocker, threading, cleaning and the basic stitches and adjustments that can be made. Then explore a variety of different techniques using the machine.
Cost £10.

Saturday 8th- FREE Interfacings Demo 2pm. 

Friday 14th- Hand Quilting- 10:15am-12:30pm £8. 

Learn how to mark out a design onto the fabric, which needles and thread to use and then how to hand quilt.

This is a very relaxing technique and is suitable for beginners.

Friday 21st- Machine Embroidery- 10:15am-12:45pm £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.

Saturday 29th- Dressmaking with Wendy- 10:15am-12:45pm £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.
All this for only £10 per session.

October 

Friday 12th- Get To Know Your Sewing Machine- 10:15am-12:45pm £10 

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.

Friday 19th- 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 we are making a Christmas Stocking. However you can make a Cushion or Table Runner that we have made in previous sessions. Cost £10.

Saturday 20th- Machine Embroidery- 10:15am-12:45pm £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.

Saturday 27th- Dressmaking- 10:15am-12:45pm. £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.
All this for only £10 per session.

For more information or to book any of our classes Call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website.




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

We hope to see you soon.

Friday, 17 August 2018

NEW!!

Hello,

We have had a delivery from Prym this week full of new items.

Prym Love Thread Cutter

This thread cutter from the Prym Love series is a stylish mint with white dots design. It can be hung as a necklace using the satin band, therefore making it easily accessible when sewing.

An integrated rotary cutter blade with 7 recesses allow you to easily cut thread whilst protecting the blade from damage and the user from injury. The blade is made of premium stainless steel. Perfect for travelling! Only £5.50. 

https://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/prym-love-thread-cutter.ir


Needle Twister

The Prym Needle twister comes in a range of colours- purple, orange and green. In each one you will get 15 gold eye needles in different sizes. Just twist up the handy tube to get your pins out. At the bottom of the tube is a magnet  which is handy for picking up your needles and it also means they won't talk out of the tube. Then when your done simply twist the tube and the needles will be safe for next use. Only £9.99!


Prym Love Pliers

The Prym Love pliers are versatile for non sew projects. They can be used to simply put snaps through fabric. They can be used on metal or plastic snaps. They can also be used to punch a hole into fabric. Only £10.99! We also sell the Prym colour snaps for £2.99 for a set of 30.

Prym Mini silicone iron rest 

If you have the Prym Mini Iron then the mini silicone iron rest will be perfect for you. It comes in right pink and is the perfect fit for your mini iron. Only £6.99.

Prym Bobbin Box

The Prym Bobbin box is perfect for storing your bobbins neatly. The box will hold 32 bobbins! Only £3.50!

Waste Paper Bin Kit

Our waster paper bin kit is now REDUCED! It was £12.99 now only £7.99!!
Waste Paper Bin Kit.
Kit includes all component parts, and double sided Tape to make One Bin

NO FABRIC INCLUDED.

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

https://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/waste-paper-bin-kit.ir

NEW from Moda

We have just had a NEW Moda Bakery delivery. The Gilded Greenery collection. Festive reds and greens with beautiful metallic gold. Perfect for your Christmas projects. It's also perfect for our
'Getting Ready for Christmas' class on Friday 31st August, 10:15am-12:45pm.

Jelly Roll- £33.99
Layer Cake - £33.99
Charm Pack- £12.50.

https://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Gilded+greenery&sub=Go%21


Robin Quilt.

Have you seen our Robin Quilt kit? The fabric comes in one piece and the instructions guide you through the cutting to get the finished quilt. The kit includes all the fabric for the quilt top. Was £110 now only £60!! The kit is available in store and over the phone on 01207 565728. Visit out Facebook and Instagram pages for a photo of the quilt.

We hope to see you all soon!



Tuesday, 14 August 2018

Book of the Week

Hello,

We have a new 'Book of the Week'. 'Shopping Days' by Six Penny Memories.
RRP £12.99
Our price only £9.99!!

Florrie and Betty, the creative ladies who brought us the Edwardian-age projects ofColliery Days, take us back in time once again to England of the early 1900s for more inspired sewing projects. As every bit as delightful as its predecessor, Shopping Days is sure to entertain, with lovely photos from Britain's beloved Breamish Open Air Museum, Florrie's funny anecdotes, Betty's recipes, historical tidbits, reminiscences, rhymes and 21 charming projects inspired by the Beamish's Edwardian Town and Railway Station. A canny keepsakes box, Mam’s memory book, a "Hare of the Dog" wall decoration, patchwork place mats, a posh pinafore and more charming projects are perfect for anyone who loves crafts with a decidedly vintage feel.
The Americian Spirit fabric used in the book is now available.


The book is available in store, over the phone on 01207 565728 and on our website. 

https://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/canny-keepsakes-shopping-days.ir


We hope to see you soon!

Saturday, 11 August 2018

Brother Sewing Machine offers for August and September

Hello,

Here are the latest Brother Sewing Machine offers for August and September 2018.

Innov-is V5 - REDUCED by £200 to £2799.00 plus FREE premium pack 1 and FREE premium pack 2 worth £259.98.

Innov-is 800E - REDUCED by £300 to £999.00.

Innov-is 1300 - FREE creative quilt kit worth £149.99.

Innov- is 35 - FREE creative quilt kit worth £149.99.


For more information on these offers please call us on 01207 565728 or pop in to see us.

https://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Brother&sub=Go%21

Thursday, 9 August 2018

Brother OFFERS for Festival of Quilts

Hello, 

Below are a list of Brother offs that are available while Festival of Quilts is on. 

When you buy a sewing machine with us Kim will book you in for a time that suits you to go through the machine so when you get home you can start sewing. 


Brother Sewing UK Festival of Quilts 2018 SPECIAL OFFERS! 

VR - £500 OFF only £2999 

XV- £500 OFF now £5999 plus FREE premium pack

V7- £500 OFF now £3999 plus Multi Function Foot Controller and Wide Table. 

V3- FREE PED plus 2 and Premium Pack

VQ2- £300 OFF now only £1699 and FREE wide table

NV2600- FREE PED PLUS 2 and Embroidery Thread Set

F480- FREE PED plus 2

NV1800Q- £300 OFF now £999

F440E- FREE PED plus 2

M280D- £100 off now £799

NV1100- £50 OFF now £699 plus FREE Quilt Pack

F420- £50 OFF now £549 plus FREE quilt Pack. 

Offers are valid until 13th July. 

Call us on 01207 565728 for more information.

Wednesday, 8 August 2018

New in, Kim at Festival of Quilts & Book of the Week

Hello!

I just thought I would update you with everything new here at The Fat Quarters.

1/2 metre packs

I've been busy making some new half metre packs recently. Each one contains 3 x 1/2 metre pieces from different ranges. The packs are included in our 30% SALE and sre available in store, over the phone and on our website using the link below. https://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Half+metre&sub=Go%21

Kim at Festival of Quilts

Kim is at Festival of Quilts this week. If your going she is on stand M8, pop along and say hello.

Book of the Week

This weeks book of the week is Quilts from the House of Tula Pink.

Quilts from the House of Tula Pink contains 10 large quilt projects and 10 smaller accessory sewing projects each in vivid, vibrant colour, the Tula Pink way.
£15.99. 

New in 

We have a new Poppy fabric in from Nutex. Only £11.20 in our SALE! 
https://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/poppies-50070-101.ir

Sale

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


https://www.thefatquarters.co.uk


Happy Quilting!

Tuesday, 7 August 2018

Our Latest Newsletter

Hello

This week sees the start of Festival of Quilts at the NEC, Birmingham. If you are going to the show call and say hello as I will be there on Stand M8 with Six Penny Memories, Prym and Vlieseline. If you mention The Fat Quarters you will get a 20% Discount at the stand.

If you are looking for a new Brother Sewing or Embroidery MachineOverlocker or Coverstitch Machine than all of the offers at Festival can be matched by The Fat Quarters, even if you are not attending. Contact us at The Fat Quarters and we can let you know the offers when they are released to us on Thursday. The benefits of buying from us is that I will give you as much support as you need in store or by phone, email or via facebook to make sure you know how to use the machine and get the best from it.

The current Brother offers which are available are a discount of £200 and Free Premium Packs 1 and 2 with the Innovis V5, a Free Quilt Pack with the Innovis 35 and Innovis 1300 and a Discount of £300 off the Innovis 800 Embroidery Machine.

Our 30% fabric sale continues in store and on our website. New arrivals include the lovely Poppy Fabric as seen on Hochanda TV last week, and some new colours and designs in our Basics Fabrics. Bethany has also been busy putting together some New Fat Packs which are also in the sale. 

Happy Quilting
Kim and the team
Tel: 01207-565728