Quilt Bug Gift Certificate
Purchase a Quilt Bug Gift Certificate:
Amount: $ (Expires in 12 months)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 $75.00 and up! Visit QuiltBug.com or call us at 518-280-2586 and we'll keep you rolling in new fabrics:)
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
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)
Tuesday's 10:00 All Levels $20.00 weekly, you pick your project.
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!
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!
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 Temporary Hours Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday's closed |
10a - 5:00p 10a - 4pm closed Sunday |
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Contact us at QuiltBug.com@gmail.com.
Happy Quilting! Ann
Upcoming Classes and Events
Basic Beginners Class
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.
Beginners and Beyond Class
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.