Shop Small this Holiday Season!

Got shopping to do?    Think "Small" this holiday season.  Did you know that you can get so many wonderful things in Downtown Mooresville?  And when you shop "Big Box" only 15% of what you spend actually supports the community you live in, and when you support that local "Mom and Pop" Small business, more than 50% stays in the community where you live??

Need a new bead or charm for your Pandora Bracelet?  Just pop into Alexander Zachary, they have a complete Pandora store!  there is no need to go to the mall!

Oh and did you lose your Pandora Bracelet a few months ago?  We have one that was found on our front steps.........if you can identify it..........we will give it back to you!  It looks like a very special piece. We thought we found the owner, but it wasn't hers.

Need some great home made treats for your holiday feast....try the Black Velvet Patisserie. Need candy.....try Sugar Pops for that "old fashioned reminder of years past, including hard to find sodas, from our youth! 

Need something for the man in your life?  Try John Franklin, a unique mens wear store and shoes!  A step back in time to the way it was, to be fitted for your clothes! A gentleman's store with service to match!

Have you tried the Enchanted Olive.......they have a tasting bar that offers you the ability to sample over 50 different varieties of our extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars and specialty oils. More than top quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars, The Enchanted Olive offers gourmet sea salts from around the world, gourmet mustards, and spices.

Did you know Mooresville has a very famous photographer, painter and author downtown?   Check out Cotton Ketchie's Landmark Galleries.  Home to award winning, nationally known artist "Cotton Ketchie". In addition to "Cotton's" original watercolors, limited edition prints and spectacular photography, the gallery also features pottery.

Looking for unique gifts?  Try the Tropical Connection, D.E. Turner Hardware, Copycat consignment, Ain't Miss Bead Haven, and more!!  Turner Hardware sells radio flyer wagons and bikes!

Good eats in downtown........Bob's Grill, open til 2, recently in Our State Magazine as a place to stop.  Pie in the Sky for the Best Pizza and subs in town!!  Local places, not chains.....

OH!  I nearly forgot to mention that we have two very special wine shops in downtown, 202 N Main and Thistle Meadow Wines !  And a great coffee shop HeBrews!

And there is oh so much more!  Not sure where something is....check out the It's Happening Downtown website!   http://www.downtownmooresville.com/

Or stop in and ask us.......we seem to be the tourist info center already, so we are all set to answer your questions on where to find something special!

Be Thankful Sale - Friday Nov 2 and Saturday Nov 23, 2013

It seems like just the other day, Quilters Loft opened on Friday September 13, 2002.   I opened on my parents anniversary and yes they did get married on Friday the 13th! 

 This weekend we are going to celebrate our Annual Be Thankful Sale! 

Here are the Specials for Friday Nov 22 and Saturday Nov 23!

We are thankful for all our wonderful customers who have supported us over the past 11 years. Without you, this would not have been possible!   I also could not have done it without my wonderful employees and teachers. They also make Quilters Loft a fun place to be!  Better not forget Wiggles as she is the shop Mascot and likes to greet you when she gets a chance to sneak out of the office! 

Wondering about the funny percentages off???  Well 18.8 represents our address.  Too funny right!  My staff was being creative when I inquired what should we do!!!

We have lots to be thankful for............... so join us this weekend and take advantage of some of our specials! 

This year we are collecting cans of vegetables for the Mooresville Soup Kitchen!  They are in desperate need of canned vegetables.  For every can of vegetables you bring we will give you a ticket for a chance to win the $50 gift card.

6D Embroidery Special Event - Guest Educator Debra Bohn

Calling all 4D, 5D and other brand software owners!  

Explore the world of Embroidery!  In this Event our Software Embroidery 

Specialist, Debra Bohn will take you on an eye opening tour of the new

6D Embroidery Software! 

Saturday November 16th...........10:30 to 1:30 pm.

Please call to reserve your place............ space is limited! 

Explore the key features and exciting modules in the 6D Embroidery 

Software System, and discover why so many embroiderers have chosen 

this incredible software system for themselves, and why it is something

that will enhance your own embroidery for years to come. 

This will be a lecture demo event with a stunning trunk show — come see 

for yourself. 

 
Debra Bohn
Pfaff Creative Consultant

Total immersion in the world of sewing is what best defines Debra's drive and experience. Her knowledge of sewing machines and the industry at large was honed during the last 25 years during which she worked in a dealership. That kind of industry acumen has imbued Debra with a broad understanding of how sewing and embroidery on today's advanced machines can deliver both confidence and extreme satisfaction to consumers. Fifteen years of traveling and teaching round out her expertise. Her Pfaff events are sure to captivate and educate consumers in embroidery, sewing, notions and software systems.

 

 Special Training and Accreditation:

• Instructor at Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
• Published in Creative Machine Embroidery, and Cookin' in Embroidery
• Contributor to Keeping the World Sewing projects

 Are You Ready to have some Fun! "Black Tie" Event!  Thursday Nov 7, 5:30 to 8pm .. Read All About It!!!

 

So how is the Black Tie Outfit coming..........got your tie done?  Remember this is a spoof on a black tie event and we have lots of prizes too.  Read all about the details further down in the email!

Come out and have an evening of fun with us.....demo's, refreshments, "bartender", photographer,  and great music by Danny!  Come test drive the new Pfaff Creative Sensation Pro!

Come meet Danny Wicker (our talented Sewing Machine Service Technician) who also plays a fantastic guitar ......... all activities will be downstairs in the Pfaff Shop, but we will have the quilt shop open too!

 Please RSVP that you will be coming to our "Black Tie" Event, so that we can be sure we have enough refreshments and chairs for our Event!

Come out and celebrate with us..........listen to great music, refreshments, pictures, demos, and a chance to win Gift Cards to the store!

Details!  Details! on the Black Tie" Event

  

Wear anything that is Black, White or Both!      

Make your "Tie" ............ be as creative as you would like!  Quilted, Embroidery, crafty, fancy or plain..........it's up to you.

We will take pictures of you in all of your "finery"! 

We will post your photo, (with your permission) on our facebook page!  Get your friends to vote for you!  The person with the most likes..............wins a $100 gift card...........  We will close the voting on Sat Nov 16th, and announce the winner! 

If you come to the Event in Black, White, or both, and wear a "Tie" you made, we will enter your name into the drawing to win one of 9 - $25 gift card, that we will be giving away at 8pm!   

 

And since this is a Pfaff celebration ..... the event will be mainly downstairs!

11th Anniversay Celebration - Friday Sept 13 and Friday Sept 14, 2013

WOW, it doesn't seem like it has been nearly 11 years, since we opened the shop upstairs, on Friday September 13, 2002!  

I wanted to open in honor of my parents were married on Friday September 13, 1947.  And yes, they were married on a Friday!  We opened our doors on that date, in honor of my parents, since they were not here to see me start my life long dream of owning my own business!  (What was I thinking!!)  The best part of owning a small business is all the wonderful customers, friends and staff!  We could not have done it without you!

Sandy and I were so proud of our progress when we opened with only 700 bolts, but it did not take long to fill up the shop! .... I sure miss her, as she taught me so much about the retail business and quilting! 

We never dreamed that we would occupy the whole building, all 4,000 square feet!

We will be rolling out our new Loyalty Program, "The Power of Six"!   

It's going to be a PARTY!   

Reba is going to be the "hostess with the mostest"!!!  She will be doing the hourly drawings, and refreshments!  
 

There will be free gifts for the first 100 (50 each day), and details, details, details, on our new Loyalty Program!   You are going to love it! 

This will be the first time we are giving away some of our wonderful Quilt samples, so be sure to enter to win one of our Quilt giveaways!   If you come during our Anniversary weekend, you get two tickets to win!  

The Quilt giveaway drawing will be on Oct 24th, 2013.

 

Enter a chance to win a Passport 2.0, our new "Going Places, Small Places" Machine!   MSRP $699.00.  

Donation of $2 for our local Charity, the Mooresville Soup Kitchen! (Cash Only)

The drawing will be on Oct 24th, 2013, our 9th Anniversary as a Pfaff Dealer!  You do not need to be present to win!

New Fabrics Just in From Moda!!

Primitive Gatherings has done it again with their newest collection - Wool Needle II Flannels!

Looks like wool, but is the most wonderful flannel!  Great for all the wool projects!  Easy to work with, and oh so soft!

Oh what to make??

New Fabrics Have Arrived

Some very pretty fabrics have arrived this week at the Loft!  The fabrics are so much more delicious than the pictures show!  Stop in and see for yourself!!!

Lonni Rossi - Facets (with a bit of Metallic!)

Lonni Rossi - Facets Solids

 

Riley Blake - Hoot Flannel  (One Week and Going Fast)

 

Riley Blake Solids (one can never have enough solids!)

Now Accepting Applications for Sales Associate

Quilters Loft is now accepting applications for part  time Sales Associates, for the quilt shop and sewing machine sales..

All positions requires a candidate who can work independently, flexible, exceptional customer service, and have a strong knowledge of sales. Must be a team player. 

Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery, computer software skills, and knowledge of Pfaff Sewing Machines and marketing a plus!

Additional position requirements:

Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday

Ability to lift 30 - 50 pounds or more

Excellent math skills

Knowledge of computer POS systems and  Microsoft windows

Ability to teach Classes for all products

Ability to travel to shows and customer homes when needed.

Ability to work overtime on short notice when needed.

We will train for the position if you meet most of the qualifications.

Please send resume to:

Erica Ransom, President/Owner

Quilters Loft Company

109 Professional Park Drive, Suite 103

 Mooresville, NC 28117

You may also come in and complete an application if you do not have a current resume.  

The Quilting and Knitting Expo Columbia, SC

The Quilting and Knitting Expo in Columbia, SC

Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17, 2013
from 9 am - 5 pm
at the Jamil Shrine Center, 206 Jamil Road, Columbia, SC

This is a fabulous shopping opportunity for anyone that loves quilting or knitting!  This is our newest show and we are very excited to be in Columbia with all the fabulous quilt guilds there.  And we didn't forget the knitters.  There will be vendors selling cotton fabrics, hand dyed wool fabrics, books, patterns, notions, threads, kits, yarns, sewing machines, long arm quilting machines, stained glass quilting designs, gifts, buttons, vintage linens, embellishments and more!  We hope to see you in Columbia for the first event of the fall quilting season.

Breaking News!  Quilts of Valor has organized a display of their quilts.  As you probably know, many, many quilters in SC (and NC) make and donate quilts to be given to our service men and women.  Representatives of this organization will be on site to answer your questions. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover all combat service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. We are very proud to support their efforts and look forward to seeing their quilts.

The Early Bird Will Get the Worm!  (or a sewing machine!)  
Creative Sewing Machine Center, from Columbia has donated two sewing machines.  On Friday at 3 pm we will have a drawing for a Husqvarna Viking Emerald 118 (msrp $599.99) and on Saturday at 3 pm, Creative Sewing Center will sponsor a drawing for a Brother 650Q Sewing Machine (msrp $1099.99).  Everyone who attends the QKEX will get a chance to win, but the first 100 people in the door each morning will receive two chances to win that day.  Visitors must be present at 3 pm in order to win the machine.  In addition to the sewing machine drawings, we will be drawing for hourly door prizes.  If that's not enough, many of the vendors will have "Early Bird Features" from 9 am to 10 am.  QBee Quilts will feature 25% off of precut yards and books. Schoolhouse quilts will feature one yard cuts for $5.25.  The Quilter's Gallery will feature their baby quilt pizzas for $25.00. (reg. $39.95) Many of the other shops will be doing selected specials during this first hour.  Be sure to arrive early to take advantage of these specials. Early Bird will end at 10 am.

Here is a list of our vendors.  Check our website, www.quiltersgallery.net for the complete list.
Do you love wools and primitives?  Then Auntie Ju’s Quilt Shoppe and Shakerwood Woolens will delight your imagination and creativity.
Quilters will love the variety of traditional shops that will be vending fabrics and notions.  The Cotton Quilt, Dragonfly Quilt Shop, Elaine’s Attic, Gold Star Stitchery, Heirloom Child, Kathy’s Patchworks, Q Bee Quilts, Quilter’s Loft, The Quilter’s Gallery, Quilt Patch Fabrics, Pieces and Patches, and Some Art Fabric will have yards and yards of fabric from which to choose.
Are you shopping for a sewing machine?  Creative Sewing will be featuring Babylock, Bernina and Viking sewing machines.  Featherweight Poppy will have a selection of Singer Featherweight machines.
Do you like embellishments, vintage items or buttons?  Susan Edmonson Designs, Vintage Textiles and Quilts, C. F. Tomchik, Dusty’s Vintage Buttons, The White House, Jan Shore, Paula Woods and YLI will have specialty threads, vintage trims and lots of buttons.
Do you knit or spin? Easy Knits, Empty Pockets Alpaca Farm, Friends and Fiberworks, and Stony Hill Fiber Arts will feature a wide selection of yarns and fiber supplies.
Loving Stitches will feature the Gammill Longarm Quilting Machine and The Quilting Solution will feature The Homesteader Longarm Quilting Machine.
North Catolina Quilts will feature Aurifil thread, patterns, kits and fabulous handmade sewing accessory items.  Schoolhouse Quilts will be at QKEX with all their books and notions.  Working Hands will feature their Stained Glass quilting kits.  Hmong Pa Ndau Needlework will feature their fabulous stitching and handmade items.
We hope that you and your friends will join us for a fun day of creativity and shopping.  Our vendors are the nicest and hardest working small business owners that we could find.  You can go to www.quiltersgallery.net and click on the $1.00 off icon and print additional coupons.  If you have any questions, email us at qkexcolumbia@gmail.com or call us.

"Well Baby" Annual Sewing Machine Service and House Calls for Long Arm Machines!!!

Wondering if your "Baby" looks like this?  

 Only "Dr Danny" can let you know for sure!  You can clean your machine every day, but you won't be able to clean all the lint out of it! 

Now that all the holiday sewing is done, it's time for that "Well Baby" Annual check-up. Did you know we service ALL brands of sewing and embroidery machines!

Schedule your "Wait" appointment....and Danny will have your machine humming in about an hour........on Tuesdays and Thursdays only......nothing could be finer than a well cared for machine!!  Why book a "wait" appointment?  It's great when you are coming a distance!  Drop off your machine, shop a little, go to lunch with some friends and before you go home your machine will be ready to go with you!  You don't need to make two trips!  Isn't that great!

You can make an appointment or drop your machine off any day Tuesday thru Saturday!

Did you know we make "house calls" for in the home (domestic) mid and long arm machines?  Danny was trained in the long arm business, when he first started repairing machines, some 30 plus years ago! 

All mid and long arm machines can be serviced in your home!  No need to disassemble and try to bring your machine in to the store!  Keep your quilting machine in top order!  

Call 704-662-8660 to schedule your appointment today!

Danny has over 32 years experience!   We know that if Danny can't find a solution, no one can!  He is the best!!!!  Just ask anyone who knows him!

Be sure to mention this email and get 20% off for your annual service (repairs and parts, not included) now thru July 31, 2014!  Book your machine now for service, to take advantage of the special!

Become a Summer VIP Club Member!

I have been thinking of what to do for the summer!  Thinking!  Thinking!  Thinking!  Oh how about a "Summer VIP" Club!

And you are wondering what the heck is that??

How do you become a "Summer VIP" Club Member and what does that really mean??

Details!  Details!!  Details!!

How to join the Summer VIP Club!

1) Purchase $200 of regular priced merchandise (including classes, machines)  during the month of May!  Add it up, or buy all at once, there are no rules for that. ALL purchases Qualify in the month of May, to reach your total before taxes!

2)  When you reach $200, we will give you a very special "Summer VIP" Club Card, that you will be able to use in June, July and August 2013!

3)  The "Summer VIP" Club Card gives you 20% off on all "qualifying" purchases! 

4)  What's a "qualifying" purchase?

5)  A "qualifying" purchase is any regular priced book, pattern, notion, thread, fabrics, batting, machine notions, Embroidery Designs, & Machine Accessories.

6)  Non Qualifying Items are Gift Cards, Sewing Machines, 5D, or TruE Software Programs, 5D Bootcamp, Clubs, Club Kits and combining coupons/discounts.  Please only one discount per item!

7)  But you can also use the "Summer VIP" Club Card, for your Classes too (any teacher), during the months of June, July and August 2013!

8)  Now if you are worried that you can't keep track of your receipts ..... don't worry .... we have an APP for that!  LOL!  Our very expensive Point of Sale can actually let us know if you qualify for the "Summer VIP" Club at the end of May, and we will be sure to give you your "Summer VIP" Club Card!

Meet Susan Edmonson - Creativity Starts Here!

Susan Edmonson is an award winning quilt maker who started this journey in 1981 and today continues to wow her audiences with her unique artistry.

Her specialties have been folk art, crazy quilted purses and wall quilts, and “flower doodles.” Fabric collage books and mini art quilts are among her newest creations using mixed media techniques. All of her work is lavished with beading and embroidery. She loves working with vintage style fabrics and colors. The patterns she designs have evolved from original pieces inspired from vintage quilt designs and nature that showcase her own unique style.

She teaches and lectures at local and regional guilds throughout the Southeast. Most recently she has been on the faculty for many Symposiums, Myrtle Beach Quilt Party, Mid-Atlantic Quiltfest, Inspired, Art & Soul, John C. Campbell Folk School, Carolina Mixed Media Art Guild Retreat & other large events. Her students are always encouraged to have fun with their projects while embracing new techniques. Many of her creations have been featured in “Altered Couture”, “Haute Handbag” and “Sew Somerset” publications by Stampington & Co. and more.         

In 2005 - 2011 Susan and Kristin Steiner teamed up to form “Creative Spirits.” This was a very unique creativity retreat held in Blowing Rock, N.C. called “Believe In Yourself.” Many mixed media and fabric techniques were always featured.

Fall 2012 Susan began a new mixed media retreat/workshop called “Stitched With Creativity”. This event focuses on stitching with many different materials & elements using many creative techniques to create unique art!

Susan majored in Art and Design at Queens College in Charlotte, N.C. Susan has her own pattern line and has recently self published her first book!

Upcoming Classes by Susan!

Collage Your Creativity!
Friday May 10, 10:30am to 4:30pm
In the Pfaff Shop Classroom!
Class Fee:  $55

Step out of the "Quilting Box" and get your creative juices going!  Find your favorite things, fabrics, buttons, beads and join Susan in the art of Collage!

Susan is a fantastic teacher and you won't be disappointed.  Gather your friends and come out for a fun day of creativity!

Not in My Martini
Saturday June 15, 10:30am to 4:30pm
Class Fee: $55

No, we are not having martinis!  But we will have punch and olive sandwiches to get you in the mood!  We are going to make a fun circle appliqué quilt using Layer Cake squares and Charm squares.  This is a great faux hand appliqué technique using your machine.  There will be lots of talk about color and placement of fabrics to give you the look you want for this fun olive shape design!  Simple piecing and fun appliqué to make for your special someone or yourself.

Spring colors!

Winter Nights, Spring Mornings

Friday July 12, 10:30a to 4:30pm
Class Fee:  $55
Instructor:  Susan Edmonson

This is a great first quilt to make! Or maybe you just need a fun and easy project to jump start your new year. Using batiks for this stunning quilt will make it so much fun to choose the fabrics. The Sizzix will be used for all the applique pieces (or if you donʼt have a Sizzix you can cut the appliques other ways). A very quick project for those cold winter nights.  You can make either quilt, the background piecing is the same, the appliques fit the season!

Winter Nights

Spring Mornings

Amanda Murphy Coming to the Quilters Loft!

Join us on June 27th at 6pm to meet  Amanda Murphy who is an author, fabric and pattern designer, and quilt artist known for her exuberant use of color and juxtaposition of modern and traditional motifs, patterns, and techniques. 

A graphic designer by training, Amanda's interests and experiences led her to quilting, an art that marries her passion for design with her enthusiasm for handwork.

She markets her own pattern line and designs quilting collections for Blend Fabrics, a subsidiary of Anna Griffin Inc.  

Amanda's first book, Modern Holiday, debuts at Market with C and T Publishing.

Be sure to sign up for the Workshop with Amanda Murphy on July 13th!

Photo Album
Saturday July 13, 10:30 to 4pm
Class Fee:  $45
Instructor:  Amanda Murphy

Use  an assortment of favorite fabrics to improvisationally piece a photo album or notebook cover that is unique to you!  This project is perfect for a gift for a friend (or yourself!) and makes great use of scraps.  If you have leftover pieces of embroidery or favorite feature prints feel free to bring them along and we’ll find fun ways to incorporate them into the design!  We’ll embellish the album with cutwork flowers and beads and maybe even experiment with new quilting motifs.  Whatever your style, bring your favorite fabrics and try something new!

Special Event - Pfaff PowerQuilter p3 - Thursday Feb 21, 2013

Special Event Program: 

Session One - 9am to 12Noon
Session Two - 1pm to 4pm

Each session will contain the same info, so let us know which session you would like to attend!

Long Arm Owner's Q & A  5pm to 6:30pm, with Lisa and Erica

Please call asap to reserve your place as class size is limited, and you won't want to miss out on the next generation of a top of the line home quilting machine!  

We are planning small class sessions, so everyone has an opportunity to test drive our new Pfaff PowerQuilter p3.

Special Events are the perfect time to get to know what is new in Long Arm Quilting.  

It is also the perfect time to purchase as there is always special pricing and great 0%, no interest, long term financing!  Perfect for any budget!

If you are looking to move into Long Arm Quilting or have one that doesn't do everything you want, then this is the event to attend!

We can't wait to show you all you can do with the PowerQuilter P3 and the New Quilt Artist II.

Pfaff PowerQuilter p3

Lisa Rogers, Pfaff Creative Consultant!

We are pleased to have Lisa Rogers, a Pfaff Creative Consultant present our special event on the Pfaff PowerQuilter p3 and Quilt Artist!  

Lisa believes in spreading the love of quilting! At the age of five, her mother put a basket of thread in her lap and a needle in her hand, and that early start launched Lisa into a rewarding and productive career. 

She has an intensive 18-year background in quilting, starting with her instruction under Linda Taylor where Lisa perfected her freehand and trapunto quilting skills, and completed her instructional certification. She has been a professional quilter for many years during which time she was contracted to custom quilt and show quilts at various quilt shows. 

Lisa has taught piecing, freehand and automated quilting. Her warm, funny and engaging personality guarantees a first rate experience for anyone attending one of her events . . . whether they're a beginner or an accomplished quilter.

Lisa has completed the Linda Taylor long arm training and is a Certified instructor.  She has been a  professional quilter for many years.  

She is also a dance and theater costume maker and has owned and operated a clothing company that made authentic clothing from the 1800's.

Needle Detail!

Oh the Quilting Possibilities!

Quilting Touch Pad!

Become a Fan of the Quilters Loft Company - Bible Studies Facebook Page!

We have set up a Facebook page just for the Block of the Week!  It is "Quilters Loft Company - Bible Studies"! 

Sign up as a fan of the Quilters Loft Company - Bible Studies fan page, so you can post your blocks, as you make them.  As comments and blocks are posted, you will be able to see the Virtual "Show and Tell"!

Click here to become a Fan!

Sometimes I will post a surprise!

We really want you to post your finished blocks!  You may just win a prize!

Be sure to become a fan and post your blocks!   It would be great if you could post your city and state too!  Can't wait to see the progress!

You can also come into the shop with your block, and we can take a picture and post for you, if you are not on Facebook!

I hope you are having as much fun as we are!