Quilting News for 11/17/2024 from The Quilters Retreat Store
Hello, Fabric Fanatics!
Welcome back to another edition of Quilting Nwes from The Quilters Retreat Store, where we weave together the latest and greatest from the quilting cosmos. Grab your favorite cup of tea, snuggle under your coziest quilt, and let's dive into this week's patchwork of stories and shop announcements.
🎶 New Quilting Music Short Alert! 🎶
Our latest Quilter’s Day Off music short is live, and it’s all about setting aside the chores and embracing the joy of quilting! 🧵 From catchy lyrics to quirky Post-it notes, this video celebrates the moments when quilting becomes priority #1. Don’t miss it—watch, laugh, and share with your quilting friends!
PLUS, this week only, we’re offering 20% off our quilting-inspired Post-it notes for our email subscribers! 🎉 If you're not on the list yet, now's the time to become a subscriber to The Quilters Retreat Newsletter for exclusive perks and discounts. Perfect for jotting down ideas, organizing your projects, or leaving reminders to keep quilting!
A Quilt's Journey Home
Imagine a quilt, lost to time, finding its way back to its original family. That's exactly what happened recently, highlighting the deep connections and stories stitched into every piece of fabric. It's a beautiful reminder of how quilts are more than just blankets—they're family heirlooms, storytellers, and keepers of memories. Curious about this heartwarming tale? Check out the full story at The Eastern Door.
Stitching Among the Stars
Ever thought quilting was strictly an Earth-bound activity? Think again! Astronaut Karen Nyberg, known for her quilting adventures aboard the International Space Station, has launched "The Next Giant Leap: Lunar Quilt Block Challenge." This out-of-this-world initiative invites U.S. students (grades 7-12) and crafters to create moon-themed quilt blocks. Selected pieces from each state will be assembled into a "Lunar Quilt," set to be displayed at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., during the "Earth to Space: Arts Breaking the Sky" festival in spring 2025. Do you know a young quilter who is ready to shoot for the moon? Read all about it at Space.com.
Honoring Heroes, One Quilt at a Time
In Kimberling City, Missouri, the Quilts of Valor Foundation's Ozarks chapter recently wrapped local veterans in handcrafted quilts during a heartfelt Veterans Day ceremony. Starting with just six members in early 2024, this dedicated group has grown to 40 volunteers, producing 101 quilts in just eight months. Talk about stitching with purpose! Watch the YouTube video to see the story and the beautifully made quilts. The Quilts of Valor Foundation continues to encourage nominations for veterans nationwide to receive these meaningful gifts. Want to quilt for a cause? Learn more about how you can get involved.
Unleash Your Creativity with Pet-Themed Floral Collage Quilts
Ever thought of immortalizing your furry friend in a quilt? Our latest blog post, "How to Make a Floral Collage Quilt of Your Pet," guides you through crafting a unique, pet-inspired masterpiece. Drawing inspiration from renowned quilter Susan Carlson, this tutorial combines fabric appliqué and fussy cutting techniques to capture your pet's personality in fabric form. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or a curious beginner, this project offers a delightful way to blend your love for pets and quilting. Ready to start? Learn more about fabric collages here.
🎉 New Product Bundles for Quilters! 🎉
We’re excited to introduce product bundles to our store, giving you even bigger savings when you stock up on your favorite quilting-inspired items! Whether it’s our funny quilting-inspired coffee cups or our funny quilting t-shirts, you can now enjoy extra discounts on orders of more than one item.
This is the perfect time to treat yourself—or surprise a fellow quilter—with something special while saving more with each bundle. Head over to the store and check out our new bundles for your favorite quilting essentials! 🧵💖
And we’d love to hear from you! 📩 Let us know what items you’d like to see bundled by emailing us at info@TheQuiltersRetreat.Store. Your feedback helps us create the perfect deals for our community!
Head over to the store, check out the new bundles, and save more on your quilting favorites! 🧵💖
Fun Fact of the Week
Did you know that the term "quilt" comes from the Latin word "culcita," meaning a stuffed sack? The English first used the word around 1250. So, next time you're snuggled under your favorite quilt, remember you're wrapped in a piece of history!
A Heartfelt Thank You
As a small family business, your support means the world to us. Every comment, review, and share helps us grow and continue bringing you the quilting goodness you love. Keep the feedback coming, and don't forget to share our newsletter with fellow quilt enthusiasts. Together, we're stitching a vibrant community, one thread at a time.
Until next week, keep those needles busy and your hearts warm!
Warmest stitches,
Christine