Lulu Lane by Corey Yoder

Posted on February 6, 2017 Updated on February 6, 2017

Our newest fabrics are from the Lulu Lane collection by Corey Yoder. They’re fun, flirty, and perfect for late spring/early summer!

5th Saturday Reminder

Posted on January 27, 2017

In honor of Support Your Local Quilt Shop Day and to make up for being closed on the last 5th Saturday of 2016, tomorrow is a 5th Saturday Sale at Quilter’s Compass!
Both 2016 and 2017 Bag Ladies will get 20% off their purchases.

Painting Dandelions and Plaster of Paris from Needlecraft

Posted on January 23, 2017 Updated on January 19, 2017

Flower prints and earth-tones never go out of style!

108466 Painting Dandelions

108528 Plaster of Paris Plaster $11.99/yd

108467 Painting Dandelions

108527 Plaster of Paris Leche $11.99/yd

108468 Painting Dandelions

Aria from Windham Fabrics

Posted on January 19, 2017 Updated on January 19, 2017

An ‘aria’ is “a song for a solo voice, with or without orchestral accompaniment, normally part of a larger work.” We think this is a great name for the new line from Windham Fabrics, as these designs are bold enough to  stand on their own, but subtle enough to be easily integrated with other fabrics.

108521 Aria $11.49/yd

108522 Aria $11.49/yd

108523 Aria $11.49/yd

108524 Aria $11.49/yd

108525 Aria $11.49/yd

108526 Aria $11.49/yd

Homemade is as Local as it Gets

Posted on January 10, 2017

Today’s guest blogger is Barb’s new son-in-law, Dave Lippman. In addition to having just married Barb’s daughter Hilary, Dave worked in the shop over the summer while Barb was recovering from surgery and is currently managing the Quilter’s Compass website.

Regardless of your political persuasions, there’s something special about supporting American industries by buying products made in the US. Knowing that your money is going to American workers supporting American families is a nice bonus to the quality and value you get from American-made goods. Some people like to take this even further by prioritizing local merchants and manufacturers whenever possible, and it’s no wonder why: when you buy local, you know that not only are you getting a quality product, but that the price of your purchase is working to support your community.

In today’s world of internet shopping and big box stores, the cost and convenience of a purchase can make it easy to overlook the true value of an item. I was reminded of this recently when I snapped this photo of our cats, Smokey and Remy, snoozing in the beds that Barb made them for Christmas.

Now, if you have cats, you know that they’ll settle down just about anywhere that’s comfortable. Case in point:

However, while my cats like the beds because of how comfortable they are, I appreciate them even more for another reason: they’re homemade. We’ve got several other beds for Smokey and Remy to use, but those are scattered about the upstairs of our house, while the beds Barb made are front and center in our living room. The reason why isn’t hard to figure out; do I want my house adorned with generic cat beds purchased from PetSmart, or beautiful beds handmade by my mother-in-law? Definitely the latter. They also make great conversation pieces.

Simply put, it doesn’t get any more local than homemade, and I really appreciate the fact that craft industries like quilting are carrying on the tradition of locally-produced goods. When your quilt, bag, table runner, or cat bed is homemade, you’re not only getting a quality product, but you’re also getting something that is truly unique. I’ve spent a lot of money on Smokey and Remy over the years (and I mean a lot of money), but I’ve never been able to find anything in a store or online nearly as nice as the beds Barb made for them, and I get the feeling they appreciate her hard work.

2017 Class Schedule

Posted on December 27, 2016

This is our preliminary class schedule for January – June, 2017. More information will be available soon, but registration is now open for these classes. Strict limit of 8 participants per class. Please call or stop by the shop to sign up. We can also take reservations via the message option on the Shop Online page.

Class Information and Policies

Major Announcements Regarding Hours

Posted on December 26, 2016

1. Quilter’s Compass will be closed for the remainder of this week due to several family obligations, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd. Apologies for any inconvenience; please contact us with any questions.

2. Quilter’s Compass will be closed on Sundays and Mondays in 2017. The shop will be open from Tuesday – Saturday.

3. Thursday hours will be from 10 am – 5 pm, outside of special promotions and events.

Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued patronage and support.