Winter has arrived.  The shovels and winter gear have come out. Does that mean we will be doing more sewing?  For many of us it does! Not as much to do outside, so that is when we sew (or so I have heard). With a late Thanksgiving, Christmas will show up very fast. We have some fun puzzles with “quilty designs” on them that would be great gift items or just ways to pass the time on these long dark nights. 

We have shifted to “Winter Hours” at the shop.  We open at 9 am and close at 4 pm.  If you think you would like to stop in and need us to stay later just give us a call.  Club night will stay the same, so THAT Tuesday we won’t close early. 

Our Winter Hours are:  M-F 9-4, Sat 10-3. We will be Closed December 24th & 25th for the Christmas holiday, and New Years Day.

  We will spring back to our regular hours when daylight savings time approaches in the spring.  

Helpful Links: Just a reminder that you can check out our Helpful links section on our website: Andersonfabricsquiltshop.com.  Something new has been added.  At the bottom of the page is a link to Carol Thelen’s new website: Quiltnotes.com

Carol’s website will help you design quilts. She has a video showing you how to use her website and how to print out your information.  You can design a quilt with several basic blocks that she has on her website, she has quilt patterns using many traditional patterns, and a calculator tab that helps figure out size of your quilt with sashing, borders and different sized blocks.  The calculator will help you determine how much fabric you need for your quilt and she has links to YouTube videos that will give you directions to make these blocks.  It is definitely worth your time looking at this website.  

Charm Club: 

Charm Club meets  the second Tuesday of Each month. December 10th is our next meeting.   If you watch us online, you can get 20% off one time purchase the week of the club. Code is told during the FB Live.  See new fabrics; We will have a free project for the month.  Check us out on Facebook. “Anderson Fabrics Outlet and Quilt Shop”.  Come and join the fun.

Classes:   We have scheduled some classes for January.  Check out the Classes tab on our website: https://www.andersonfabricsquiltshop.com/upcoming-classes.htm

Beginning Quilting Class:  We will start our class the third Saturday in January.  Meeting every other Saturday.  Jan 18, Feb 1st, Feb 15th, March 1, March 15, April 1st Clare will work with you for 6 sessions on basic quilting terminology, picking out fabrics,  block construction, putting together blocks, basic quilting and binding.   $20 per session.  Bring your own machine.  All sessions are recommended.  Starting in January.  (Signing up assumes you will be attending each session,  We will make the pictured quilt in fabrics you choose)

2025 Block of the Month: 

Charlotte will be teaching next year's BOM. It is called Pulsar from Studio 180 designs.

  This quilt is designed to use 2 tools plus the Quilter’s Magic Wand from Studio 180 Design. The tools needed are:  Squared Squared and Star 60. 

The quilt is designed for 11 fabrics.  Our fabrics are batiks from Island Batiks.  Cost of the BOM will be $30/per month (for 12 months).

The fabric should be here in December. Class description and 1st month enrollment is online.

Cost: $ 30.00

Did Someone Say a Retreat? 

A few people were interested in a retreat, so we’ve been looking for a place. And we found one.  We are going to host a retreat in Staples MN at “The Landmark Inn”.  It is a renovated former church that sleeps about 20 people.  We have reserved the dates of March 19-23.  A Wednesday -Sunday.  It looks like there are 6 rooms for sleeping, the great room is the old sanctuary, where we will sew. Two tables are provided for each person and additional lighting.  There is a full kitchen, people could food share, cater it in or go out. The rates are: Wed.- Sun. is $200.  You may choose your Bed, (1 to a bed)  The option is on our website.  You will Pay Landmark Inn directly for the retreat, but you need to sign up on our web page to select your room.

To find the link, go to our Shop Page: scroll all the way to the bottom:  Then click on RETREATS: and retreats.  There will be a cost of $1 on our web page, or you can just call and talk to Clare to pick your bed. The options for bed choices are on our web page.  Pay the Landmark in with the link in the description or  the QR Code in the website.  

 For more pictures of the retreat center check out:

https://www.landmarkinnretreats.com/

Some New Kits:  Hen Hen Goose, 

Many book panels/kits for kids.  One even opens to be a playhouse.  Paul’s pond, Skipper’s Snow Day, Moonlit dreams. Hello Spring dollhouse panel, Noah and friends, Noah’s ark animal book, critter count cuddle book and On the Farm cuddle book. Animals in my barn (not pictured)

Welcome Winter Table Runner Kit, Dragon Fly Dance from Northcott fabrics, Scarlet Stitches and White Linen, Calixta by Robert Kaufman, 

New Items in the shop: 

         Famore’ Rotary Cutter: Versatile Compatibility: The 400RT handle is designed to fit not only our blades but also any other standard 45mm rotary blade available on the market. It's a versatile tool that adapts to your needs.

 Experience the Difference: What sets the Famoré rotary handle apart from the rest is our innovative screw/nut mechanism. We've incorporated precision ball bearings into the design to reduce friction and minimize hand fatigue. With the 400RT, you won't need to exert excessive force to glide through multiple layers of fabric. Cutting becomes smoother and more effortless, making your crafting experience truly enjoyable.

  Jigsaw puzzles found in the Gifts section of our website. Or in the Mancave seating area when you walk into the store. This one just came in this week.

New Villa Rosa Patterns: Two of these patterns use 24” panels.  And a few others we think are fun!

New Fabrics: 

Circus, Cotton-Tale, Bella Bunnies, Pickleball, Frosty Frames Cuddle Print,   Deep Sea, Sea Stars Batik, Sewing & Quilting Words Comic,  Calixta,

Watch our Facebook page for updates! This is our daily way to let you know of happenings in the store.  Our facebook page “Anderson fabrics Outlet and Quilt Shop”. 

Classes/Upcoming Events: 

Tuesday, December 10th Charm Club 

Saturday, Dec 28th Open Sew 

Sales: 

Dec 9-14       Pre-cuts 15% off

Dec 16-21      Batting/Interfacing 20% off

Dec 23-28      Thread /Rulers 20% off

Dec 30- Jan 4  Quilt room sale 15% off

  Check out our Website: www.andersonfabricsquiltshop.com  or       

Anderson Fabrics Outlet and Quilt Shop on Facebook

Hours:  Monday-Friday 9-4pm     Saturday 10-3pm

Closed Sundays                                                                                                                                                                                        

Mailing Address:       348 Summit Ave West,   Blackduck, MN 56630

Physical Address:    24 Summit Ave. East   Blackduck