A New Pattern to Love….

Posted by admin on July 20th, 2009 in · 0 Comments

There is a new Always Quilting Exclusive pattern: “Feature Fabric Fun”! It is easy and fun and can be made with 10 fat quarters and one feature fabric. I Love this pattern because it is so versatile and so fast, it is really great for any fabric and any occasion. Enjoy!

Zig Zag Zoom Pattern Great for Kids

Posted by admin on July 16th, 2009 in · 0 Comments

Zig Zag Zoom Asian

We have been using our newest pattern, Zig Zag Zoom for our summer kids camps. Each week, the kids make a quilt from start to finish - we let them use the HandiQuilter long-arm machine to quilt their quilts, and then on Friday, we put on a fun movie and they learn to do their hand binding.
This pattern is so fun and easy, and the variety of fabrics you can use is endless; We’ve seen it in batiks, Asians, florals, novelty, holiday, and more… You can use either twelve fat quarters, resulting in a different feature fabric in each large square, or you can use one feature fabric in all of the squares and then you will need eight coordinating fat quarters for your accent fabrics. This pattern was also featured by P & B Fabrics with their new collection, Safari So Good. It really looked great with the safari animals and their coordinating fabrics. Take a look here:
Zig Zag Zoom Safari at Night
And here is Zig Zag Zoom Daytime Safari, made from the neutral fabrics:

Machine Quilting with Jill Schumacher

Posted by admin on July 15th, 2009 in · 0 Comments

Summer is always a good time to learn new things!  This class is really interesting, learn to control stitches, create simple continuous designs. Quilt a feathered wreath. Learn to stipple, Learn to ditch a quilt square and quilt a design motif.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Get Inspired!!

Posted by admin on June 29th, 2009 in · 0 Comments
 

Looking at the colors and patterns in nature is a great way to get inspired. The shapes, sizes, patterns and mixtures of colors that are found in plants, aminals, water, etc are great ideas for how to use your fabrics!

 Both the colors and the pattern of the sunflower could be translated into a quilt

Both the colors and the pattern of the sunflower could be translated into a quilt Nature provides a beautiful color palet

A natural pattern that could be done with triangular fabric pieces

A natural pattern that could be done with triangular fabric pieces

A beautifully natural color combination

A beautifully natural color combination

Kids Camp 2009!!!

Posted by admin on June 29th, 2009 in · 0 Comments

Kids Love Quilting!!!  Come learn how to sew, have lots of fun and finish an entire quilt in a week. Beginners will learn to sew and  learn the quilting basics. Intermediate and advanced quilters will improve their existing skills and continue to learn new ones. Each student works on and completes a quilt throughout the week! Kids must be at least 9 years to attend.

Camp runs 9am to 3pm:

  • June 29th–July 3rd,
  • July 13th—17th,
  •  August 10th—14th,
  • August 17th-21st
  •  August 24th—28th

 

 Fabric, fun and instruction  is included in the tuition. Register online, in person or by phone…. www.alwaysquiltingonline.com… 4230 Olympic Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403…(650) 458-8580

“So much fun and the finished products are amazing!”

Welcome to the Always Quilting Blog!!!

Posted by admin on June 27th, 2009 in · 0 Comments

We are a complete quilt shop with over 3500 bolts of fabric, books, notions, patterns and more! We teach quilting classes for adults and run summer camps for kids 9 and up. We also have a long arm quilting machine to quilt finished tops for you. Our long arm machines are also available to rent after taking our certification class. Come visit us and learn how to quilt or expand your quilting skills! Happy Quilting!