The shop will be closed Monday, May 26
in observance of Memorial Day
In-Store Shopping
& 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
Sunday, June 8, from 12:45pm - 3:45pm
English Paper Piecing 101 with Liz Oner
Learn the basic techniques of English paper piecing (EPP) by learning to make the classic Grandmother's flower garden unit! This class will cover the basics of EPP fabric and template preparation and use, glue basting, and stitching options to make a hexagon flower. Skill level: Beginner.
Supply list and fabric requirements here!
New Stripology Experience with Certified Stripology Instructor, Laura Boyd!
Saturday, July 19, from 10:30am - 1:30pm
Stripology Lil's Club: Lil' Billie
Join Laura, our certified Stripology instructor, for a brand new pattern club experience using the Stripology Minis Rulers!
Lil' Billie is the second 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' Billie printed pattern. Finished size is 15.5"x 39.5". Skill level: Intermediate.**
Learn more details on fabric requirements and what to bring to class here!
Sashiko 2.0 with Maday Delgado!
Saturday, June 14, from 1:30pm - 4:15pm
Sashiko 2.0
You are no longer limited to the pre-printed sashiko sampler panels that are widely available. In this workshop, Maday will guide you through self-drafting 2 designs on linen/cotton blend fabric. This workshop is open to everyone whether you have taken a sashiko workshop before or not. Maday will also share new knowledge she has recently learned about sashiko that gets lost in translation and how it is applied as well as common misconceptions about this beautiful Japanese art. Skill level: Beginner.
**Class kit provided will include: marking pencil, needles, thread, drafting paper.**
Learn more and register here!
Hallway Gallery Exhibit - May 2025
"This or That" a Project QUILTING Season 16 Bonus Challenge Quilt exhibit
There’s a new show in our Hallway Gallery for May! ‘This or That’, Project QUILTING's Season 16 Bonus Challenge Quilts will be on display in our Hallway Gallery through May, and viewable during shop hours.
Participating quilters were required to use one of two curated mystery bundles of fabric picked by Kim Lapacek and Trish Frankland of Project QUILTING. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite quilt with a prize going to the winner of each group!
You can vote for your favorite in person at the shop, or view the submissions here: https://bit.ly/3GMuqnk and vote by emailing: projectquilting@gmail.com.
Visit our Hallway Gallery anytime during regular shop hours at 6333 University Ave in Middleton, WI. We hope to see you soon!
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.
Beginning Quiltmaking with Rebecca!
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: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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!
Blue Bar Quilts is a Modern Quilting Community located in Middleton, Wisconsin.
Our focus is on modern quilters and makers and the fabrics they love. We stock designer fabric collections and fabric basics from Andover Fabrics, Art Gallery Fabrics, Blank Quilting, Charley Harper, Camelot, Clothworks, Dashwood Studio, Fableism, FIGO, Free Spirit, Island Batik, Michael Miller, Moda Fabrics, M&S Textiles, P&B Fabrics, Robert Kaufman, Ruby Star Society, Shannon Fabrics, Stof Fabrics, Studio E, Tilda, Windham Fabrics, and more.We are a JUKI QVP dealer and stock a full line of JUKI sewing machines, sergers and long arm quilting machines, the Tajima Sai embroidery machine, and the Ricoh Ri 100 direct to fabric digital printer. Come into the shop to see our selection or call to schedule a demo.
Our quilt shop offers classes in quilting and sewing projects and techniques, both hand sewing and sewing machine, and often including other fiber arts crafts and surface design techniques. Our shop takes pride in featuring local Wisconsin pattern designers. Some of our favorites are Abby Maed, Indie Hipster Quilts, JD’s Custom Quilts, Persimon Dreams, Purple Pineapple Studio, Sew Hungry Hippie, and Studio R Quilts.
We believe in giving back to our community through service. Blue Bar Quilts is a donation drop-off location for Project Linus, for finished quilts and blankets, and Ryan's Case for Smiles pillowcase donations. We host a monthly sew day for Boomerang Bags Dane County and Mad City Quilt Guild Community Service Committee. We are an in-kind sponsor of the annual online GSAFE Quilts & Fiber Arts Auction that takes place in late November. Check our online calendar for other community events and sew days.
Two Madison-area guilds meet at our shop, Madison Modern Quilt Guild and Madison Contemporary Fiber Artists. For more information on these groups please visit their websites or social media profiles.
Blue Bar Quilts is a welcoming Modern Quilting Community – We invite anyone with an interest in quilting, sewing, and creating to join us!
Your Full Service Quilt Shop
From custom kits for any pattern (yours or ours!), to sourcing and ordering specialty notions and tools, to cutting fat quarters at your request, we're your full-service quilt shop!
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! 💙💛❤️
CONTACT US
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hello@bluebarquilts.com |
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(608) 284-9299 |
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6333 University Avenue Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 |
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In-Store Shopping 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 open 24/7 |