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& Order Pick-Up Hours:

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

Online ordering is available 24/7
Curbside / in-store pick-up & shipping are available

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Featured Classes of the Week

Beginning Free Motion Quiltling with Cheryl Schenck

Step into the world of free motion quilting! Learn several different patterns suitable for beginners. We'll focus on free motion quilting, but you'll also learn to baste your quilt and use a walking foot. With a little practice, you'll be quilting those unfinished projects in no time. Let's start turning those tops into quilts! Sept. 30, 10:30-3:30pm. Register here

Easy Zipper Case with Sarah Wisner

Learn to make this super cute zipper bag - fantastic for all levels of sewists, including beginners! The Easy Zipper Cases Sewing pattern includes instruction for 3 sizes: small, medium, and large; we will be sewing the large size in class, approximately 9" x11". Sarah will teach you how to follow a pattern, apply interfacing, install a zipper, and create boxed corners. Please come to class knowing how to thread and run your machine. October 1, 12:15pm-3:45pm. Register here

Online Auction Starts Nov 28

As the days get shorter and temperatures start to dip, GSAFE wants to help you get cozy while supporting our LGBTQ+ youth. They are inviting quilters (along with crocheters, knitters, and other crafty artists) to donate to their 4th Annual Quilt and Fiber Art Auction to be held Nov 28 – Dec 4. We appreciate your time, talent, and generosity in advance!

More info: Wrap Yourself in a Rainbow Quilt Auction Q&A

We welcome your help with auction efforts!

In addition to donated quilts, GSAFE needs help with:

• Photography of quilts and other donated fiber arts items for the auction website. We will be scheduling shoot times at Blue Bar Quilts late summer into fall. 

• Writing descriptions of donated items, editing and recording information into a spreadsheet for listing the donations on the auction website.

• If you have a completed quilt ready for donation before September 6, we encourage you to drop it off ASAP as it could be featured in the GSAFE information booth during the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show at the Alliant Energy Center on September 7-9.

• Several volunteers are needed in the GSAFE information booth during the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show at the Alliant Energy Center on September 7-9.

If you can help us in any of these categories, please email GSAFE here: quilts@gsafewi.org

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.

In the Hallway Gallery,
September 2023

Blue Bar Quilts JUKI Club

Purchase a JUKI machine from Blue Bar Quilts and gain exclusive access to the Blue Bar Quilts JUKI Club! All future meetings will be posted in our private Facebook group.

If you have purchased a JUKI machine at the shop, visit our Blue Bar Quilts Facebook page and like and follow. Direct message us and we will then invite you to join the group where we will share JUKI news, tips & tricks, and answer your JUKI machine questions. Members are encouraged to share their own JUKI makes, news, and knowledge! For non-Facebook users, please email bluebarquiltsinc@gmail.com and we will add you to our contact list so you can get notifications and news via email.

Club meeting dates in July and October (Sunday & Monday content will be the same for each month):

• July: Sunday, July 16, 3:30-5:00, Monday, July 17, 5:30-7:00
• October: Sunday, October 22, 3:30-5:00, Monday, October 23, 5:30-7:00

Request Custom Kits

We are in for the Alison Glass Carousel BOM!

We now offer custom kits to your specifications - just let us know dark or light background and preferred color palette and we will make a one of a kind kit just for you! Specify all Alison Glass designed fabrics, or a variety of designers, blenders, and solids.

Call (608) 284-9299 or email your request with AG BOM in the subject to hello@bluebarquilts.com.

More details

Purchase the Carousel PDF pattern:
https://alisonglass.com/home-2/carousel-medallion-block-of-the-month/

Sign up on the website:
https://alisonglass.com/shop-woo/carousel-medallion-bom-sign-up/

Direct to Fabric Digital Printing

• The price per print is $8.99
• The maximum image printout size is 11.7” x 8.3” and your image can likely be increased to fit this dimension. If there is a chance of distortion with a size increase we will print the file as it was received. If your print needs to be a specific, precise dimension you must provide the file as you would like it printed.
• Images will be printed on a 12”x 14” piece of PFD (prepared for dyeing) white quilting cotton. 
• Please allow up to a week for the fulfillment of your order of 3 prints or less, an order of more than 3 prints could take longer.

Sharpening Services

• Drop off your scissors (or knives) at the shop by Monday and they will be returned the following Monday.
• Fill out a form providing your contact information; name, email address & phone number.
• No limit on how many items to be sharpened, bring as many as you would like.
• You will know your sharpened items are ready to be picked up once you receive an e-invoice from 5th Dimension for service.
• Any questions regarding sharpening services & invoicing should be made directly to Chessie of 5th Dimension: 5thDimensionknives@gmail.com or (608) 554-4203.
• Any blades that cannot be repaired will be returned with explanation and without a charge.
  Pricing:
  • Scissors & Pinking Shears - $15 each regardless of length
  • Knives - $1.50 per inch

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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! 💙💛❤️