Quilt Bug Gift Certificate
Nervous about coming out.... no problem.... you can shop on line at QuiltBug.com and we'll ship it right to you. We offer Free shipping when you purchase $50.00 and up! Visit QuiltBug.com or call us at 518-280-2586 and we'll keep you rolling in new fabrics:)
We ship all over the counrty within 24 hours of your order being placed! Free shipping on orders $50.00 and up. Many fabrics have just been moved (just this week) to the sale category on line!
Here's whats happening in January....
QuiltBug’s Spring Quilted Gift Card Challenge
You can sign up on-line at QuiltBug.com or call the shop to register at 518-280-2586. Each card costs $7.95, you supply the fabric scraps!
During this challenging time, it would be so much fun to send a special cheer to someone near or far who may need just a little a touch of Spring Cheer? Join us, QuiltBug, as we host a challenge that will fill some of those quiet days while adding a little touch of sunshine to someone else’s day.
Once your card is complete bring it in, or mail it in, to enter your creation to win a shop gift certificate. 1st place $25.00, 2nd place $15.00, & 3rd place is $10.00!
The deadlines are:
All Cards need to be into the store by March 8th winners will be chosen by March 13th and the winners will be announce by the 15th. Cards can be picked up by the 20th. If you’d like to give to a friend of relative, or leave it with us to pass it along on your behalf to someone needing a Spring lift:)
*note: If you live at a distance, there will be a slight shipping charge of $5.00 to cover the outbound and inbound shipping.
Cheers friends and we look forward to seeing your artful card blocks!
As we work our way through the up coming weeks and months if you have COVID concerns, our on-line shop and curbside pickup is always available. Visit our on-line site at QuiltBug.com:) or call the shop at 518-280-2586
and we'll take your order over the phone! If you come into the shop we are COVID compliant, wear your mask and use the hand sanitizer as you enter. We are open Mon-Sat 10 to 5 and you are welcome to come into the shop to pick out your fabrics and supplies. Our Classes are up and running with limited numbers, the class list is availabile on our site at QuiltBug.com.
Great news for our in-shop and on-line customers! No need to pull out your QuiltBug Stamp cards because we can now track your points right within the system and it will generate a coupon when you are eligible:)
Are you aware that we can have batting drop shipped to you if you aren't local to our shop? Feel Free to call and order any of the Quilters Dream Battings in their many styles and sizes, we'll have it shipped right to you!
Give us a call and we'll get the ball rolling! 518-280-2586
To Shop on-line for our Fabrics simply click on the link below the shopping cart up top on this page, then click on Fabrics.
Did you know, Thursdays and Fridays we have room for a quilting group to use our classroom area. It's open either day between 10:30 to 2:30 and we only charge $5 per member of the group to use the classroom area. If your group wants a place to meet, we have the space for up to 6 people. Contact Ann at 518-280-2586 to use reserve the time and space. We have weekly or monthly slots.
Quilts for Kids the Albany Chapter creates quilts for kids at the shop. This group will meet in 2021 beginning in March on the 4th Saturday of the month from 10:30 to 2:30. Quilts for Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming fabrics into patchwork quilts to comfort children facing serious illness, trauma, abuse and natural disasters. Please go on line to sign up under classes. There is no cost to join us and you will be provided the quilt kits to work on. Please bring your lunch and your mask! You must Sign up on-line or call the shop at 518-280-2586 to hold a seat. If you have not pre-registered you may not come to the shop and join casually. Going forward the group size will be limited due to social distancing.
Top off Day with Robbie Sutton our Long-Arm Quilter comes in at 1:00 on the first and the third Mondays of the month. She picks up and drops off at this time. Feel free to drop off tops at the shop Mon thru Sat 10-4, Robbie will give you a call once yours is ready for pick up.
Are you thinking about starting a new hobby? Cold weather is coming and we have a warm, safe, welcoming class. It's relaxing and easy to learn. Join one of our classes and make new friends while being creative! Classes are open and running, call if you'd like to join one of our groups (518-280-2586)
Wednesday's 10:00 Beginners $20.00 weekly, Step by Step instruction.
Join Sherri on Tuesday's, She has space in her Tuesday quilting group! The group works on projects of individual choice, designing panel quilts, pieced quilts, wall hangings, setting bindings, creating new quilt designs, you name it they will try it. This is a fun group that tries lots of things and always finishes projects. Join Sherrie for just $20.00 a week and take advantage of growing your skills with a fabulous teacher. Here's a pic of Sherries latest panel design!
For any of our classes sign up on-line at Quiltbug.com, or call the shop at 518-280-2586!
There are openings in the Beginners class that takes place Wed. morning at 10:00. Don't be nervous everyone starts somewhere! Karen will take you from A to Z in no time at all. It won't be long before you'll be finishing your first quilt! $20.00 a week.
Beyond Beginners: This class is designed to teach an advanced beginner basic quilting blocks and techniques. It will build on the lessons taught and patterns used in the Basic Beginners class. Approximately 4 weeks will be devoted to each block. Class members can always request that a project or quilt block be taught. This group meets Wed's at 1:30. $20.00 a week.
Beginners Combo classes on 2 Saturday's monthly- Join Karen, this a combination group of Beginners and Beyond Beginners and they gather on alternate Saturdays from 10 to 1:00. This class will help you learn to quilt or take your quilting to the next level. This bi-weekly class will take you from beginner to beyond. Give the shop a call, or sign up on line, and join the fun. You can't beat this price, just $20.00 a class. During Quiltbug classes we follow all COVID safety expectations:
COVID Classroom expectations:
Class size will be limited to no more than 4
- Each student will have their own table to work at and will provide their own tools including mats and rulers
- Students must wear a mask
- Students will being their own pins, scissors, rulers and supplies for the class. We will not be sharing tools during classes
- All students must sanitize their machine and tools prior to bringing them into a class/shop
Welcome to QuiltBug Quilt Shop!
| Shop Hours Monday - Saturday Sunday's closed |
10a - 5:00p closed Sunday |
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Contact us at QuiltBug.com@gmail.com.
Happy Quilting! Ann
Upcoming Classes and Events
This course is designed to take the beginning quilter from accurate measuring and rotary cutting to piecing of a simple quilt in approximately 12 sessions. Projects have been selected which teach various sewing techniques necessary for quilting. Weekday classes are $20 each and will meet every Wednesday morning.
This class is designed to teach an advanced beginner basic quilting blocks and techniques. It will build on the lessons taught and patterns used in the Basic Beginners class. Approximately 4 weeks will be devoted to each block. The first technique will be strip piecing which will be practiced in the Nine Patch block and a quick pinwheel design. Half Square Triangles, Log Cabin, and Flying Geese are among the quilt blocks taught along with appropriate projects that use the block being taught. Class members can always request that a project or quilt block be taught.