Week of Oct 2-10, 2026
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Happy October!

With this unseasonably warm weather, I'm soaking up as much sunshine and the last bits of my flower beds as much as possible! Here in Northern Minnesota, we know how quickly the weather can change to cooler (and even colder!) temps, so I'll take this extra dose of sun!

We are thrilled to be vending at the Ginger & Spice event coming up on Thursday, October 22 at 6:30pm at Sharon Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. 

Lastly, registration is live on our website for the Quilter's JEM retreat January 15-16, 2027. More details to come closer to the event, but space is limited so make sure you sign up today!

The Handmade Collective is Back!

Join the Handmade Collective live on Cutterpillars Facebook and YouTube for a series of presentations, giveaways, and discounts over three days, October 7-9! Only registered attendees will be eligible for pre-planned giveaways.

CutterPillar is closing out the year with their fourth Handmade Collective! This is the perfect time to celebrate creativity, learn something new, and prepare for seasonal sewing ahead! 

CutterPillar is pulling out all the stops, with 9 presenters, giveaways galore, and discount codes for all who register! The best part? When you register, you'll have access to all presentations to rewatch at your own convenience! 

Kim & Emma will be joining in on the fun with CutterPillar on Thursday, October 8 at Noon CST with Starburst Paper Peicing by DesignSTORM.

Registerfor free HERE 

A Bernina Tea Party

You are cordially invited to our Bernina Tea Party on Saturday, October 17. This is a drop-in event, so please feel free to stop by anytime between 9:00am-3:00pm to get info and demos on the newest Bernina machines!

We have a grand party planned and would love to have you join in with us!

Mega-Mystery is Coming!

Pack your sewing bag—we’re headed to Ireland for the next Mystery Five-0 adventure!

Our fifth Mega-Mystery is Gaelic Charm, and we’d love to have you along for the journey. Kits are live and ready for you to purchase HERE.

This time, quilters will create an easy-to-construct, beginner-friendly quilt that can take on an entirely different personality depending on the fabrics or kit you choose. Traditional, modern, colorful, sophisticated, scrappy—you get to make Gaelic Charm your own.

Here’s a little of what we can tell you:
Choose from two settings: Mixer or Pints

Both quilts finish at 84" × 84"
Start with 1 Layer Cake or yardage for the blocks
Beginner-friendly construction

The real adventure happens inside our FREE Mystery Five-0 Facebook Group, where you’ll find:

• Step-by-step clue videos
• Weekly updates as Lara’s newest case unfolds
• A welcoming community of fellow mystery quilters
• Kit sneak peeks, inspiration, and plenty of fun along the way
     

Clues drop November 1. Join our group here: join here! 

DesignSTORM Build-A-Box is Open for Registration

We are so excited to announce the very first DesignSTORM Build-a-Box:

Jean  Edition!

Registration is open until November 1 for this build-a-box. You won't want to miss out on this!

Everything (sans jeans) you need to create your very own jean purse and adorable coordinating coin pouch will arrive right to your door:

• Jean purse pattern
• Coordinating coin pouch pattern
• Lining fabric: choose from our specially selected fabric options
• Purse & coin pouch hardware
• Zippers
• Interfacing
• Straps
• Fabric Pen
• QR code linking to step-by-step video tutorial

Build-a-boxes will be shipped or ready to be picked up at the store the first week of December.

 at a glance

October 2-10, 2026

Friday, October 2:

• First Friday is CANCELED

Monday, October 5:

• Beginning Quilting: 1:30-4:00pm

Tuesday, October 6:

• Beginning Quilting: 6:30-8:00pm

Friday, October 9:

• Second Friday with Connie: 6:00pm

*Call the shop to register

New Items
 

DesignSTORM Build-A-Box Jean Edition

Registration is open until  November 1

Boxes ready for shipping or pick up on December 1.

$59.95

**jeans not included, but all other coordinating elements are

Upcoming Classes

Beginning Quilting with Connie

Your chance to jump into your very own sampler with instruction by the one and only Connie! 

Mondays from 1:30-4:00 OR

Tuesdays from 6:30-9:00PM

Tea & Table Runners

Wednesday, October 21: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fourth Saturday with Connie: Gypsy Star

Starts September 26 at 10:30am or 1:30pm

Join Connie in another six-month quilt along on the Fourth Saturday of each month. Connie will guide you through the construction of the Gypsy Star pattern by Heather Peterson of Anka's Treasures.

**The Joyful Stitcher books are available for purchase