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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Tucker's Tulips

Sue Garman's Tucker's Tulips is now available. This quilt measures 83" x 83" and is a stunner.  The pattern includes full size patterns for the large quilt and a smaller 12" block. 
Pattern cost $12, so give us a call today to order 1.888.464.7845.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Are you coming to Houston for Festival?

If you will be in town for Houston Quilt Festival and have some extra time come visit with us at Quakertown Quilts.  We will be having our Friday and Saturday sale from 9a.m. to 1p.m. on Friday October the 26th and 27th.  The following week the store will be open from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. 

Susan H. Garman's new Block of the Month, "Afternoon Delight" will be on display and you don't want to miss seeing it.  We are sure to have some other surprises in the store and as always fabric at reasonable prices for you to purchase.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Susan H Garman Does It Again!

Sue's newest Block of the Month, "Afternoon Delight" is fantastic.  After seeing it we feel is is not only an afternoon delight, but a monthly delight.  Sue has combined applique and piecing to provide a wonderful new BOM.  We are hoping to have this ready by November 1st, so call us to be placed on an interested list.
Also, our next open house and fabric sale in Friendswood will be Friday September 28th and Saturday September 29th.  We have gotten in new fabric and are going to be clearing out some kits and old BOM's.  More details on that coming next week.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Join us July 28th and 29th

Sue Garman will be in Friendswood with her new block of the month Bed of Roses from 10 til 12 both Friday and Saturday.  She will also have a sneak peak at the new one she is working on.  You know Sue is always creating something.

We have new fabric to sell, plus some things brought over from the closing of our Woodlands location.  Be here early for the best selection.

Also, both days there will be a drawing for not one, but two $25 gift certificates that can be used at one of our future preview parties.

If you like the pictures of the new House and Log Cabing Saturday Sampler you will be able to see it in person and sign up. 

We hope to see alll of our old friends and perhaps a few new ones, too.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

The Excitement is Building

The Woodlands store is closing, but we have some exciting things in store for our loyal local customers.  We are going to kick off Susan Garman's new block of the month July 27th and 28th.  More details are coming soon via e-alerts, but for now mark your calendars and get ready for a big reveal of the new quilt Bed of Roses.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Bed of Roses by Susan H. Garman

Excitement is building and a new BOM is coming!  Susan H. Garman's newest block of the month will be shipping the 1st of August.  Quakertown Quilts will be selling it as a monthly kit, as pattern only or purchase the entire set of patterns at one time.  We offer many options to suit your needs.  The button will go live on the website as soon as we get closer to shipping time.  We are also offering the background fabric which is a white on white fabric.  Give us a call at 1.888.464.7845 for more info.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Ready for a Butterfly Swap?



The June/July 2012 issue of The Quilter magazine has an article in it about butterfly blocks and quilts.  Quakertown Quilts is hosting a Butterfly Block Swap.  You can read more about it at our website then sign up and swap with us.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Bring Your Coupon and Save

Although we are NOT a part of the Great Houston Shop Hop, we hope you will stop in and visit us at Quakertown in the Woodlands, while you are hopping.  Please bring in your 25% off coupon and pick up a little surprise.  The store will be open our regular hours. 

Monday, March 5, 2012

Fickle Nickel Quilts

Looking for a quick quilt?  Try one of Kelly Davis' Fickle Nickel quilts.  There are 12 to choose from and each of them take 5 one yard cuts of fabric.  Use up your stash or go to our sale fabrics and purchase 5 one yard cuts.  Fantastic quilts, fast sewing and simple to choose the fabric.
Fickle Nickle #9 and Fickle Nickle #2 are shown above using the same fabric.  These were made for charity quilts using up stash.  Some child is going to love them and the best part is they were fun and easy to make.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Sarah's Revival & Ruffled Roses

Susan H. Garman has done it once again!  Sarah's Revival pays tribute to Sarah Holcomb's 1847 quilt.  Our kits include rich reds and that wonderful poison green.  The first 9 months are devoted to the blocks.  Each month you receive instructions for 4 blocks.  Months 10 through 12 are the borders.  This quilt is all applique, borders included.

Do you love the quilt above.  Ruffled Roses is coming soon as a BOM.  The colors for our quilt will be similar to those shown.  Another Susan H. Garman pattern.  There are 12 patterns in the set.  Look for updates on our website Quakertown Quilts, Inc or call us for more info.  1.888.464.7845