A NEW KIND OF SHOP HOP
WITH 1,250 SHOPS NO PASSPORT! NO FEES! Click the Row by Row Logo to find out more!! 
We have the FREE pattern for our row entitled
"She'll Be Comin' 'Round The Mountain" or kits available for sale that include PRE FUSED and DIE CUT VW bugs!! Don't forget our too cute fabric license plates!!! Click on the Row by Row logo above for shop hop rules, shops participating by state and a map of all 1250 shops. Then stop by Bless My Stitches and take a pix in our "BUG BOOTH" |
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HERE WE GROW AGAIN!!!
We are so pleased to be in our new location 498 Hill Street, Murphy, NC 28906
You know how much we love to decorate with all the newest fabrics, make samples to inspire and bring you the latest books, patterns and notion. Well, now we can do it in our gorgeous new 5000 square foot shop! So come on down and visit awhile.
Just 1 mile east of our current location. Follow Valley River Ave until it turns into Hill Street. Or if you are coming into Murphy by way of 64, turn left at Lowes and left at the second light and we are .3 miles on the left. Across the street from the new Farm Bureau Office & Murphy Glass.
You know how much we love to decorate with all the newest fabrics, make samples to inspire and bring you the latest books, patterns and notion. Well, now we can do it in our gorgeous new 5000 square foot shop! So come on down and visit awhile.
Just 1 mile east of our current location. Follow Valley River Ave until it turns into Hill Street. Or if you are coming into Murphy by way of 64, turn left at Lowes and left at the second light and we are .3 miles on the left. Across the street from the new Farm Bureau Office & Murphy Glass.
Anniversary Challenge: UPDATE
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It's our 9th year anniversary!!
To celebrate we will be having a challenge....yeah!! With prizes.....OH YEAH!! it The deadline for submissions was July 21st. So now it's time for voting!!!! Voting: BEGINS ON JULY 28 AND ENDS ON AUGUST 29. All the entries will be displayed in the shop and posted on The Bless My Stitches Facebook page, Instagram and Pinterest sites. Now it's your turn..... you have 4 ways to vote. #1 - Come in the shop and check them out in person. Then cast your vote. #2 - Go on our BMS Facebook page and "like" or "comment" under the entry of your choice. #3 - Go to our BMS Instagram and "like" or comment under the entry of your choice. #4 - Go to our BMS Pinterest page and "pin" to your pinterest page. Timeline: Winners will be announced on September 1st, 2014 Awards: 1st place - $99 gift certificate from Bless My Stitches 2nd place - $49 gift certificate from The Back Porch Quilters 3rd place - $29 gift certificate from Old Red Barn Co. Soaps |
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NEW CLUB STARTS THIS MONTH!! Additional Club date added!!!
We are so excited to be starting our 6th Eleanor Burns block of the month quilt together starting this June!
This year’s inspiring quilt comes from her book, Quilts from El’s Kitchen. All 17 quilt blocks are “traditional”, some are easy and familiar to sew, while others have a new skill to learn.
You can choose to make your quilt with 12 inch blocks (96” x 96” finished) or 6 inch blocks
(50” x 50” finished), and a number of border options are included.
The quilt lends itself to any variety of fabric styles (many different fabric options are pictured in the book) and is fat quarter friendly! Each block even includes a simple recipe.
Our El’s Kitchen Block of the Month Club will be taught by Russ Adams, award winning long arm quilter and co-owner of The Back Porch Quilters. We have designed this club for the advanced beginner to intermediate quilter and will focus on precision cutting, piecing and pressing so that this quilt and all your future quilts will go together with ease.
You will learn fool-proof accurate rotary cutting skills, how to obtain the perfect ¼” seam allowance, and pinning and pressing techniques. Now don’t let this scare you, but you will also have the opportunity to learn a few machine and hand appliqué techniques―even you will be surprised how easy appliqué can be! Russ will share Eleanor’s quick, easy and accurate methods for making elements of various other quilt blocks (e.g., half-square triangles, flying geese, triangles within squares and divided rectangles) which you may not even know exist!
This is the perfect opportunity to hone your quilting skills, learn new techniques for faster and easier piecing and appliqué, and make this beautiful quilt under Russ’ guidance and even a few special guest teachers along the way to inspire your creativity and skills even further!
OUR WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLUB IS FULL, SO WE ARE ADDING ANOTHER CLUB NIGHT.
IT WILL BE THE THURSDAY FOLLOWING THE 3RD WEDNESDAY
El’s Kitchen Club will meet from 5-8 pm, on the third Wednesday (AND NOW THE THURSDAY FOLLOWING THE THIRD WEDNESDAY) of every month for 11 months + completion celebration on month 12, June 2014 - May 2015.
Click here if you would like to print this to share with your friends
This year’s inspiring quilt comes from her book, Quilts from El’s Kitchen. All 17 quilt blocks are “traditional”, some are easy and familiar to sew, while others have a new skill to learn.
You can choose to make your quilt with 12 inch blocks (96” x 96” finished) or 6 inch blocks
(50” x 50” finished), and a number of border options are included.
The quilt lends itself to any variety of fabric styles (many different fabric options are pictured in the book) and is fat quarter friendly! Each block even includes a simple recipe.
Our El’s Kitchen Block of the Month Club will be taught by Russ Adams, award winning long arm quilter and co-owner of The Back Porch Quilters. We have designed this club for the advanced beginner to intermediate quilter and will focus on precision cutting, piecing and pressing so that this quilt and all your future quilts will go together with ease.
You will learn fool-proof accurate rotary cutting skills, how to obtain the perfect ¼” seam allowance, and pinning and pressing techniques. Now don’t let this scare you, but you will also have the opportunity to learn a few machine and hand appliqué techniques―even you will be surprised how easy appliqué can be! Russ will share Eleanor’s quick, easy and accurate methods for making elements of various other quilt blocks (e.g., half-square triangles, flying geese, triangles within squares and divided rectangles) which you may not even know exist!
This is the perfect opportunity to hone your quilting skills, learn new techniques for faster and easier piecing and appliqué, and make this beautiful quilt under Russ’ guidance and even a few special guest teachers along the way to inspire your creativity and skills even further!
OUR WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLUB IS FULL, SO WE ARE ADDING ANOTHER CLUB NIGHT.
IT WILL BE THE THURSDAY FOLLOWING THE 3RD WEDNESDAY
El’s Kitchen Club will meet from 5-8 pm, on the third Wednesday (AND NOW THE THURSDAY FOLLOWING THE THIRD WEDNESDAY) of every month for 11 months + completion celebration on month 12, June 2014 - May 2015.
Click here if you would like to print this to share with your friends
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July 28 - August 2 Class Schedule
Monday 7/28
Beginner Quilt Making 10:30 - 1:30 Learn all the basics, from reading a pattern, measuring & cutting fabric, using a rotary cutter & ruler, piecing blocks, assembling rows & adding borders to your quilt top. You may come to any or all of the beginner classes, but it is suggested that you attend at least two in order to complete your quilt top. This class is also open to anyone that would like assistance in any beginner level quilt making. First time participants will be able to use all of our cutting supplies, including rotary cutters, rulers and mats. Open sew time is available after instruction until 4:30.
Thursday 7/31
Summer Screen Tote 10:30 - 3:30 Our summer screen tote is perfect for all you summer adventures. We use special screen that comes in lots of different colors to coordinate with any of our fabrics. The screen allows sand, water and crumbs to fall right through while keeping all your possessions safe and secure. Join us for a day of tote making and Margie will show you all her tried and true shortcuts! |
Tuesday 7/29
Christmas in July with Karen 10:30 - 1:30 Get a jump on your Christmas project making. Choose from quilts, wallhanging, tablerunners, pillows, gifts and more.
We have LOTS of new Christmas fabric, books and patterns to inspire you!
UFO Day 10:30 - 4:30 What a great opportunity to work on all those UnFinished Objects! So bring that project you always wanted to start, or maybe that one you need to finish and sew, all day long with the best group of ladies in town! Please note that this is not a time of instruction, but a time to work at your own pace on your own projects. You may bring your lunch or we will put in an order at a local deli or restaurant for you, so that you can concentrate on getting those UFOs done! |
Wednesday 7/30
Hand Quilting 10:30 - 1:30 Hand quilting may become your favorite antidote to the rush and bustle of your busy life. Connie will inspire you to pick up a needle and thread and finish your work by hand, with beautiful designs and surprisingly easy techniques. You will learn how to choose the right fabric, batting and threads for your project along with techniques for even stitches, traveling between motifs and methods for marking your quilt top. 
Machine Quilting 10:30 - 1:30 Helen will teach you how to use your home sewing machine to quilt! Using a skillbuilder panel, learn skills for accuracy and build your creative potential. She will cover stitch in the ditch, cross hatch, echo and free motion.
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Click on thumbnail below for larger picture, class name and time.
Click on our calendar page for dates and complete class descriptions. 
Southern Appalachian Modern Quilt Guild (meets the 2nd Thursday of every month) Next meeting - July 10th @ 6 - 8pm Christmas in July party at Brothers Restaurant in Murphy Join us on our SAMQG Sew In on July 19th @ 11 - 4 Click below for the latest newsletter
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 Barry Alfano
Sewing Machine Repair
Next visit will be Saturday, July 26th 1. Machines must be dropped off at the shop by 5pm the day prior to his arrival (Friday, 7/25/14) 2. Service form must be filled out and taped to machine WITH $65 cash or check (written to Barry Alfano). 3. Machines must be in a bag, tote or case labeled with name. 4. Include your electrical cord, foot pedal and any other necessary parts (it is to your benefit to label all these parts too). 5. Machines may be picked up Monday, 7/28/14. If you need scissors sharpened, please attach a tag to each pair with your name and phone #. The cost is $3 per pair. Click below to print your service form.
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Bless My Stitches,
located in Murphy, NC, has become a premier destination for quilters and sewers alike. Within the walls of our new 5000+ square foot shop, you will find us bustling with contagious energy, and 'down home' hospitality.
My staff and I are committed to providing you with the finest and most thoughtfully selected fabric, ongoing education, and an environment where creativity and inspiration can take root and flourish. We welcome you to feel at home, surrounded by our expanse of beautiful fabric, supplies, and quilts, filling every nook and corner. |
Take time to...*explore our "quilt gallery" throughout the store, you are sure to find inspiration in one of our many samples
*inspect our light-filled, spacious classroom *drop off your husband on our comfortable couch, complete with reading material *survey our ever growing notions wall, even ask for a demo, we love to show you how it works! *feel free to touch all of our samples *test drive our newest addition, the Memory Craft 8900 or the beautiful combo sewing and embroidery machine, the Memory Craft 9900, or any of our other fabulous Janome sewing machines *relax in our reading nook to find your next book or pattern |
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26 Acts of Kindness Challenge
As we all know good can triumph over evil and we have to DO something to change our world. So if you haven’t heard, Ann Curry of the Today Show has put out a challenge and you and I can DO something together.
We have decided to make a Quilts For Kids quilt in honor of the 26 precious lives lost at Sandy Hill Elementary.
NEW UPDATE:
25 of the 26 quilts have been pieced and turned back in! Russ and Rhonda of The Back Porch Quilters have quilted 8 so far!! We will be setting up a day of binding soon, so check back.
UPDATE:
We have had all 26 quilt kits picked up by 26 wonderfully generous quilters for assembly. Now some of the quilt tops are starting to trickle back in!!! We are soooo happy to announce that Quilter's Dream Batting Co. has graciously donated 26 battings!!!! We are on our way!!! Woooo Hoooo and thanks to you all!!!!
We have decided to make a Quilts For Kids quilt in honor of the 26 precious lives lost at Sandy Hill Elementary.
NEW UPDATE:
25 of the 26 quilts have been pieced and turned back in! Russ and Rhonda of The Back Porch Quilters have quilted 8 so far!! We will be setting up a day of binding soon, so check back.
UPDATE:
We have had all 26 quilt kits picked up by 26 wonderfully generous quilters for assembly. Now some of the quilt tops are starting to trickle back in!!! We are soooo happy to announce that Quilter's Dream Batting Co. has graciously donated 26 battings!!!! We are on our way!!! Woooo Hoooo and thanks to you all!!!!
Hours
Monday - Saturday
10am - 5pm Inclement weather alert - If Cherokee Co. schools are cancelled or postponed, be sure to call the shop to see if we are open. |
Contact Us
498 Hill Street
Murphy, NC 28906 828-835-4900 blessmystitches@frontier.com |
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