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Mon, Wed, Fri 10 AM - 5 PM
Tue, Thu 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday Noon - 4 PM

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Sewing Machine Service

Our service technician Ginny is accepting machines for service! We take all JUKI sewing machines and sergers, and any machines of other brands that are beyond the manufacturer's warranty. Bring your machine to the shop for service; the current wait time is within 30 days. Service times may increase if repairs and/or replacement parts are needed. Email Ginny at machineservice@bluebarquilts.com if you have questions and visit our service page.

Saturday, April 5, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Poynette Village Hall, 106 S. Main Street, Poynette, WI

Featuring Keynote Speaker Ilene Bartos, a quilt designer, author and teacher from Urbandale, IA (ilenebartos.com), and A Quilter’s Runway Show featuring area quilt stores quilting inspirations. The day will begin with the keynote speaker, then vendors will showcase completed items for inspirations in a runway show and will have kits/fabric/patterns for sale. Enjoy refreshments, food, swag bags and door prizes throughout the 9am-2pm event.

Blue Bar Quilts is participating and vending at this event on April 5, at Poynette Village Hall, 106 S. Main Street, Poynette, WI from 9AM-2PM. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Please contact lodiquiltacademy@gmail.com with any questions.

More details and the flyer can be found here: lvqg.org/academy

Building Blocks: Flying Geese

May 4, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

In this class, you will learn to create flying geese using 3 different methods: stitch & flip, traditional, and no-waste (4-At-A-Time). We will make flying geese in two different sizes 2" x 4" (2" x 4" unfinished) and 4" x 8" (4" x 8" unfinished) which can be used to make a mini quilt. Learn more and register here

Building Blocks: Stars Table Runner

April 13, 2025, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Star blocks are popular in quilt making - let's jump in and fearlessly learn three versatile blocks to up your piecing and design game. In this class, we will focus on star blocks that are made with half-square triangles, quarter-square triangles, and flying geese. These basic block units can be used to make a wide variety of different star blocks. In class, we’ll make the Ribbon Star, Ohio Star, and Sawtooth Star blocks which can then be joined into a 12" x 48" table runner. Learn more and register here.

Building Blocks: Half-Square Triangles

Sunday, April 6, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

The half-square triangle is a versatile quilt block that every quilter should master. In this hands-on class, we will make half-square triangles using 3 different methods. Along the way, you’ll understand the pros and cons of each method, troubleshoot common piecing issues, and learn math to customize half-square triangles to any size. Half-Square Triangle Methods: Two-At-A-Time Method, Four-At-A-Time Method, and Eight-At-A-Time Method. Learn more and register here.

Friday, April 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Join Laura, our certified Stripology instructor on April 25 for a brand new pattern club experience using the Stripology Minis Rulers. Lil' Inga is the first of six exclusive patterns that will be released every other month, perfect for mastering small blocks, and using them in table runners, toppers, placemats, and mini quilts. Class fee includes the Lil' Inga printed pattern. Finished size is 14"x 42". Skill level: Intermediate. Friday, April 25 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

Learn more and register here!

Saturday, April 26, from 10:30am - 1:30pm

Walking Foot Quilting

You have created a masterpiece and now you are wondering how to quilt it on your domestic sewing machine. Join Maday to learn strategies for quilting your creations using the walking foot, whether it is a patchwork quilt top or t-shirt quilt. This class is designed to draw on the strengths of your machine using straight line quilting, matchstick quilting, ditch quilting and much more.

Maday will bring plenty of fabric scraps to share to enhance those you bring to class. Skill level: Intermediate.

Learn more and register here!

Saturday, April 5, from 10:30am - 1:30pm

Block Printing with Maday

Using Maday’s collection of carved Indian blocks, create your mark on textiles with permanent textile ink! In Block Printing with Maday, you will create personalized fabrics to use in future projects, learn techniques to share and explore, and discuss printing on garments to give them a new life and add whimsy and visual interest. The possibilities are endless!

Printing blocks, ink & other supplies will be provided by Maday. All skill levels welcome.

Learn more and register here!

Saturday, April 12, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Master Your Stripology Rulers

Learn more and register here!

You've Got to Have a Little Fiber Sometimes! an art quilt exhibit by Madison Contemporary Fiber Artists, Jacqi Levy and Jody Larson

Friends and fiber artists Jacqi Levy and Jody Larson invite you to enjoy a stroll through “You've Got to Have a Little Fiber Sometimes!”, now on display through March. Jacqi & Jody are both members of Madison Contemporary Fiber Artists and Women Who Run with Scissors. They have a variety of styles but are kindred spirits in their proclivity for most things fiber.

In the photo top: Jacqi Levy’s “Red Lunar La de Dah”. Artist description: ”Just a fun quilt to make. Each Bead is individually stitched. Background fabric is hand dyed, commercial fabrics and batiks.”

In the photo bottom: Jody Larson’s “Purkinje” Artist description: “This is a shout out to Wisconsin scientists who make it their life's work to explore the microscopic world, making the seeming invisible visible. Discoveries found in this tiny world help drive scientific innovation across the state. The Purkinje cell is one of the largest neurons with numerous branching dendrites. I chose this to represent scientific discovery, growth and interconnectivity throughout the state. Commercial fabric and cord, fusing, machine quilting.”

Visit our Hallway Gallery anytime during regular shop hours at 6333 University Ave in Middleton, WI. We hope to see you soon!

Learn every step of the quilt-making process in this class designed for beginning sewists. The class project is an alternating 4-patch and plain block quilt with two borders and the pattern is included in the class fee. You will learn fabric selection, cutting, piecing, pressing, borders, basting, quilting, trimming, and binding. After taking this class you'll be ready to make any number of quilt projects. There's nothing like a handmade quilt - now you can make your own! Supply list and details here.

Wednesday evenings, 6-sessions April 16, 23, 30 & May 7, 14, 21 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Official rules are located here

New 10th Anniversary Cherrywood Challenge - ABYSS

Rent our Classroom for a sew day, event, or gathering!

Rental charge is $25 per hour; please check our online calendar for availability - if nothing is scheduled for that day the classroom is available, please email Gael at bluebarquilts@gmail.com to request. Limited evening hours available.

Amenities include: irons, ironing boards, cutting mats & basic acrylic rulers, twelve 6’ tables, 20 rolling office chairs, 75” smart TV, 100” square quilt design wall.

We are a Stripology Shop!

Watch for Stripology clubs & sew alongs coming soon!

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An Aviary of Affection

I was honored and surprised to receive this amazing quilt and pillow, made by members of the Blue Bar community. Titled "An Aviary of Affection", it couldn't have been a more perfect gift for me, full of birds and incredible collaborative artistry, two of my favorite things. I thank the makers for this quilt, but most of all for sustaining and nurturing the community that they have built in and around Blue Bar. My love to you all! 💙💛❤️