Greetings from Bits 'n Pieces Quilt Shop !!!
March 13th countdown to spring ONE week. This weekend is daylight savings -don't forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour before you go to sleep tonight. Time for you to save money all day Saturday and Sunday. Buy one yard of fabric at full price and receive the second yard at 50 % off. ( Bar Harbor not included. ) Also all novelty fabric is 25 % off Sat. and Sunday. We have lots of new novelties coming in next week, need room.
Eleanor Burn's books are back in stock. Come see her trunk show. !!!!!
The store BOM month are all set for you to pick up, Block 7 thru the end are ready so come pick them up whenever you'd like.
Nick's tip of the week: Is moved down in the newsletter, see below.
Friday night Midnight madness Friday March 19th we have a few seats left. $ 10.00 come sit and sew with us. We have room in our Thursday and Friday morning quilting class. The classes run from 10-12:30am. Its a great time. Class fees are $ 10.00 per class.
Syncopated Ribbons by Beth Helfter, Sat. March 13th from 10-5, great to use up scraps or an excuse to buy more fabric. Class $ 45.00 plus material and supplies. Bag lunch.
ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT !!!!
NEW INSTRUCTOR & CLASS : We want to welcome Michelle Viger and she will be teaching Friday April 16th Bear Paw Quilt using the strip ruler 6-9ish $ 15.00 plus materials.
Saturday April 2 learn to Machine Quilt with Kris Poore. Class runs 10-3, Fee; $ 25.00 bag lunch. Supplies list provided on sign up.
Yes the rumor is true, we will be enlarging our classroom and are in the process of getting some new instructors and new classes on board for you- more details to come.
New fabric: Bar Harbor by Minick & Simpson, great red, white, and blue fabric. Charm packs, layer cakes and jelly rolls alos.
Alaskan Blog Buy it here
Nick's Tip of the Week:
GETTING AT THE PROBLEM
When you have trouble with your sewing machine, a good rule to follow is "Clean it first." Many problems are caused by dust, lint or thread ends that have collected on the working parts of the machine.
Simply brushing lint and dust from the machine each time it is used is a good way to prevent many problems. Use the soft nylon brush that comes with the machine or a narrow paint brush to dust away lint in the bobbin case, under the needle plate, and around the feed dog. A needle or tweezers can be used to remove pieces of thread or lint that cannot be brushed away. Cans of pressurized air are also available to blow dust and lint away.
In time, lint and dust that are allowed to accumulate in a sewing machine can become soaked with oil and/or lubricant and interfere with the operation of the machine. When this gummy grime is removed, the machine will work more freely, and adjustment may not be necessary. Removing this unwanted build-up requires more care and time than everyday maintenance.
The following procedure does not apply to all electric machines-specifically those with bearings packed in grease and chain-stitch machines. They do apply to older models of electric lock-stitch machines and treadle machines. Check your machine instruction booklet to determine the procedure recommended to clean it, then use this pamphlet along with your booklet.
Quilt hangers Buy It here
Magnet-Ficent Invisible Quilt Hanger
No damage to wall or fabric,no tools needed,hangs quilts 10" to 48" and beyond. The powerful magnets provided secure holding and easy leveling. This quilt hanger allows you to easily display, yet it will appear to be floating very close to the wall with no means of support.
This systems uses a small mounting plate attached to your wall using adhesive strips. Specially designed magnets securely hold your quilt to the palte via the adjustable metal rod inserted into your quilt's rod pocket. It's easily adjustable - just slide the magnet ! Remove, rehang, or change your display quilt with no hassle.
Time is available to rent on our HQ Avante18 midarm, our Fusion 24 longarm and our sit down model. Quilting your own quilt is really not that difficult and very rewarding, especially if you use the prostitcher ( computerized quilting).
Did you know we repair sewing machines? We do - most makes and models.
Watch for repairman Nick's tip of the week. Nicks tip of this week: Needles can burr and wear so make sure you change your needle often, after each quilt you make.
Quilts and Quilter wanted !!! Did you know we do machine quilting in house. Have quilt tops you just can't seem to get quilted ? Stop by and we will give you a quote to finish it. Want to quilt it yourself but just haven't got around to it, rent one of our long arms today and give it a try.
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Other News
Remember that every Monday in the store is Fat Quarter Monday. All precut cotton Fat Quarters are $ 1.50 , Flannels and Batiks are $ 2.00. Stock up !!!!
Time is available to rent on The HQ18 and Fusion 24 and HQ16 sit down model. If you need a lesson give us a call, we will be happy to show you the machine. Come spend your time on the HQ16. Call to book your time!!!
If you don't want to quilt your quilts we will quilt them for you !
From Liz, Pat, Ellen, Alyssa, Carol, Regina, and the rest of the gang.
Happy Shopping & Happy Quilting!
www.bnpquilts.com
Voted #1 Quilt Shop for the Best Novelty Fabrics in New Hampshire
Bits 'n Pieces Quilt & Fabric Shoppe
70 Bridge St, Unit 6, PO Box 975,
Pelham, NH 03076
603.635.9705
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Bits 'n Pieces Quilt and Fabric Shoppe
71 Bridge St, Route 38
PO Box 975
Pelham, NH 03076
603-635-9705
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