 Click below for our April 2014 Calendar
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Quilting History - 4/16/14
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HERE WE GROW AGAIN!!!
We are so pleased to be up and running in our new location!
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.
This Week's Classes
Monday
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.
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Tuesday
Hand or Machine Applique
10:30 - 3:30 Let Helen show you the various ways you can applique. She will cover both raw edge and turned edge applique by hand and machine using the satin stitch, blind hem stitch, buttonhole or straight stitch.
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Wednesday
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.
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Thursday
Beginner Machine Embroidery
1 - 4 There is so much to learn about machine embroidery, and it is a constant learning process. So in the beginner level class we will cover hooping options and techniques, choosing the right stabilizer and much more. You will learn by doing, so each class you will create a different embroidery project, learn a new skill and get a free download too!
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Friday
UFO Day
10:30 - 4:30 This is 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. Sew all day long wit the best group of ladies (and gentlemen) 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 restaurant for your, so that you can concentrate on getting those UFOs done!
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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 - April 10th @ 6 - 8pm (we reopen the shop at 5:30 for your convenience) This month: info to come Join us on our SAMQG Sew In on April 19th @ 11 - 4 Click below for the latest newsletter
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 Barry Alfano
Sewing Machine Repair
Next visit will be Saturday, March 22nd 1. Machines must be dropped off at the shop by 5pm the day prior to his arrival (Friday, 3/21/14) 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 Moday, 3/24/14. 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 downtown 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.
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.
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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