How to find us:

Our new location is just one block east of our current location at 121A 107th Avenue NE. QuiltWorks is above the Rite Aid pharmacy but entry to our store is on the back side of the building off of 107th. Our phone number, website and email will all remain the same.

If you are not an email subscriber yet be sure to click on the link to the left and sign up to receive email from us. It is the best way to stay up-to-date on all the QuiltWorks happenings.

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QuiltWorks Northwest and Beads and Beyond... a match made in heaven!

Stacie has brought Beads and Beyond into the QuiltWorks fold and both staff groups are excited to be uniting to bring you the best in creative materials, ideas and classes. Our tag line "Where Materials Meet Inspiration" is more true than ever now! Beads and Beyond has already closed in their old location and everything is now in our new location.  Kathy Dannerbeck has agreed to stay on as a guiding force as we move into this wonderful new adventure! Welcome Kathy and the Beads & Beyond crew! We are all so excited to have y'all joining us!

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Fall 2008 Class Descriptions - Sign up now and enjoy our wonderful (soon to be) new classrooms!

Our new store has 3 classrooms that are each larger than our current two combined. You are going to love the space!! Between the bead classes, the quilting classes and the Bernina classes we have an exciting schedule for your creative enjoyment! The synergy of QuiltWorks and Beads and Beyond in one space is so exciting!

Inspirational Offerings from our Classroom!

We are very excited to introduce a few new teachers to you this fall!

Cheryl Kuczek of Paradiso Designs will be teaching our new evening DIY class called "QuiltWorks Cafe." Bring your own projects to this class and Cheryl will help you problem solve any issues and give you ideas to enhance your creations to make them your own style. QuiltWorks Cafe has multiple date offerings.

Peggy O'Heron is joining our teaching staff and brings you "Surface Play," a monthly experiential group for creating your own unique fabrics. You will love playing with these techniques!

The Beads and Beyond class list is very exciting! Click here for the class list and prepare to be inspired!

A heads up to all of you about Beads and Beyond class registration... Beads & Beyond registration for Fall classes is the same manual process as used in the past. The QuiltWorks quilting/Bernina/fabric related classes will use the same online registration process we have used at QuiltWorks for years. 

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New Fabrics and notions just in!

Be sure to take a look at the new Sewline Fabric Pencils next time you are in the shop. Long used in Japan and finally available in the States these pencils provide a clean clear line that is easily erased.

*Many of you are huge Mark Lipinski fans and love his magazine "Quilter's Home." Now you can buy fabric he has designed as well! The entire "Califon" line is here and it is fun fun fun (just like Mark)!

*For  you fans of Art Gallery fabrics the new "Dashing Rose" group has just arrived and these prints all blend nicely with past collections from this creative design team.

*Also new are selected bolts of prints from the Wizard of Oz.

*Heather Bailey's two collections from Free Spirit, "Bijoux" and "Pop Garden" are a delight to the eye. Also, Amy Butler's Quilting Solids from Rowan are here and provide wonderful "go with" possibilities.

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QuiltWorks Northwest is proud to be the #5 dealer in the United States

We've been working hard to be your favorite Bernina authorized dealer.  In July, we were very proud to receive special recognition and a beautiful plaque from Bernina of America for the second year in a row.  We will continue to offer you all Bernina branded products and services, including maintenance and servicing of your Bernina sewing system as well as Machine Mastery classes, Clubs, Artista Embroidery Software and the new My Label 3D Fashion Pattern Software.  Technical service is onsite and we are able to service other sewing machine brands.  To all of our loyal customers, thank you for helping us achieve this honor.

Please email any questions Bernina specific questions to bernina@quiltworksnw.com or call the shop to speak with one of our Bernina representatives.
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Class Notes

Want to Register for a FREE Class or Demonstration? 
One important reminder for those reserving a space in our FREE classes such as Open Classroom - with Help with Sandra Casto and Marilyn Nelson: If you wish to reserve space in a FREE class and you are NOT purchasing other classes that have an associated cost, you must choose the Phone/Fax payment option to complete your order.  In this instance, a phone call to the store is not necessary to complete your order.  We look forward to seeing you in our store!

Need to Confirm Your Class Registration? 
Each time you register for class, you AUTOMATICALLY receive an email confirmation of your order.  Please be sure to double-check that you've typed your email address correctly and that QuiltWorks Northwest is on your safe senders list.  Many email service providers block potential spam from recipients' mailboxes - if you do not approve us, your confirmation may end up in the Junk Mail Folder of your email account.

Bernina Mastery Class Registration

Our free Bernina Mastery Classes (aka New Owner Classes) are not available for online registration.  Please come in or call the shop at (425) 453-6005 and speak with a Bernina Specialist to reserve your place.  Registration for Club classes is still available online as long as there is space available in the class.

Got E-mail?

E-mail is a great way to keep up with happenings in the shop like trunks shows, spontaneous sales and special promotions, or additions to our class offerings.  Sign up using the link to the left.  Please be sure we are on your list of approved mailing lists so you are sure to receive email from us.

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Hearts & Hands: Providing Warmth and Comfort for Local Hospitals and Shelters

Update Posted: 6/26/08

We've been collecting quilts for Project Linus and they are always appreciated. Whenever you feel you can spend some time creating a small quilt to donate to Project Linus, keep us in mind.  It is so satisfying to help Project Linus get much needed warmth and comfort to others in need at local hospitals and shelters, so please keep those quilts coming and thank you for your support in helping us help others in need.  If you're looking for opportunities to sew for Linus in the company of friends, our Open Classrooms are a perfect opportunity for you.  For more information about our work with Project Linus, please view our previous postings.  By the way, if you can't stop in the shop, you may purchase a Linus Kit online to donate to our volunteer sewers.

Other opportunities to help with a gift of warmth for those in need are available.  Click to read about New Beginnings, Quilts from the Heart, and Stone Soup.
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Updated: October 8, 2008 by the Zookeeper herself. Text editing provided by The Zippy Duncan Company. Zippy says: "We Think - So You Don't Have To!"

Dates to Remember:

Thanksgiving Eve - Special Hours, November 26: 10:00-3:00

Thanksgiving Day - Closed, November 27

Christmas Eve - Special Hours, December 24: 10:00-3:00

Christmas Day - Closed, December 25

New Year's Eve - Special Hours, December 31: 10:00-3:00

New Year's Day - Closed, January 1, 2009
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Our Block of the Month - BUCK-A-BLOCK by THANGLES®

Buck-a-Block series 4 will start at QWNW in July; it introduces quilters to an easy way to make half-square triangles of many sizes and to make a great sampler quilt in the process. At any time during a given month, a block kit will be available for $1. Participants must show their completed block in order to receive the next block kit at the special price. For participants who do not qualify for the special price, blocks are $3. Although this fun program begins on July 1st, it's never too late to participate.  Previous months are available for just $3 per block while supplies last; current and future blocks are just $1 as long as you follow the program rules.  Themes for Series 4 are "Blue, Yellow & White" and "Brights."  Participants can select one or both themes to participants.  Limit one of each theme per participant at the special block price of $1.

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QuiltWorks SUMMER CHALLENGE entries due December 31st

We’ve selected a fabric and wrapped it in a brown paper bag. All you have to do is be creative! Come in anytime between September 1st and December 30th, purchase a Fat Quarter of the contest fabric for $2 and use it in your entry. All entries must be at least 48”, but not more than 160” in total perimeter measurement, and must be in keeping with the theme, “Time for Change”. Please submit with your quilt a short explanation of how your entry is in keeping with the Challenge Theme and your contact information. Contest runs through December 31, 2008. Winners will be notified and announced in January; entries will hang in the shop so everyone can admire their wonderful creativity. The grand prize is a $100 QuiltWorks Northwest gift certificate.

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PRIVATE LESSON?

Anytime a class piques your interest, but you just can’t get away to attend on the scheduled days or times, please inquire with Chardel or Stacie about private instruction. Many instructors are happy to teach a class one-on-one or for a special group of your friends.  Have a personal mini-retreat for a special occasion or just because it's fun -  we will be glad to coordinate it for you.