Monday, December 5, 2016

UFO Challenge - Number for December



We hope you're following along with us for our 2016 UFO Challenge. If this is your first time hearing about it, you can find all the details here. It's never to late to join in! 

Each month we will draw a number, and that number will correspond with the project number to work on for the month. Then at the end of each month, post your pictures on any of our social media sites or email them to us at info@ascarletthread.com. Be sure to use the hashtag #AST2016Challenge so everyone can see your progress! 

This month's number is: 10

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

AST Christmas Gift Guide 2016 - Part 2



In case you missed yesterday's post, here's how our gift guide works! We have asked all of our staff members to tell us their favorite products from both the sewing center & the quilt shop! Then we put the products all together in this handy little gift guide, so you can get the quilter in your life the perfect gift this Christmas, or you can try some new products, and give yourself a little something!

Today we will be sharing our favorite products from the Sewing Center! 

Pickle Pie Hoop Envy Series - Tayler (aka Ting Tong)



"I am loving the Pickle Pie Hoop envy series! These awesome "In The Hoop" projects are so fun and easy! They make great personalized gifts everyone is sure to love! No matter which one you choose they are guaranteed to be the perfect stocking stuffer! " Pickle Pie's Hoop Envy series is a collection of "In The Hoop" embroidery designs that make adorable gifts and bags, plus they create "hoop envy."

Emrilliance Essentials AccuQuilt Edition - Karen (aka Mamaw)



"I'm loving the new software that works with AccuQuilt dies. Makes appliqué embroidery projects look very professional!" The software library features 75 different AccuQuilt dies and allows you to choose from 3 different stitch types. Come see a sample animals stitched out in store!

Slimline LED Table Lamp - Karin (aka Mins) 



"That new slim light for over a sewing machine. The top swivel to let you point the light exactly where you need it!" This light is very slim and fits nicely in your sewing room. Plus it's super bright and has a simple touch power button.

Baby Lock Rinse-Away & Tear-Away Stabilizer - Laurie




"Good for non-stretch projects where you don't want stabilizer on after embroidery" This stabilizer is a great choice for a wide variety of embroidery projects. Stop in the Sewing Center to find out more about all of our stabilizers. 

Electric Quilt 7 - Melisa





"Electric Quilt 7 software is a must have tool in my sewing room. EQ7 has more features than I will ever use, but it has all of the features I want when designing my quilts. I find it's very helpful in deciding on layouts, altering block designs, auditioning borders, and previewing color combinations. The fabric library combined with fabric collections I import from online sources gives me more than enough color choices to depict the fabrics I plan to use from my stash. This software is not intuitive and does have a learning curve, but working through the lessons and tutorials in the user manual will make you a competent user."


Baby Lock Jane - Mary





"Jane is my favorite sewing machine! She can stitch through anything with her walking foot. She also can sew up to 1,500 stitches per minute." Come test drive Jane in the Sewing Center, we promise you'll want to take her home with you!


Kimberbell Me Time Embroidery Series - Kaitlin





"I love stitching things out in the hoop and the Kimberbell Me Time Embroidery Series has a ton of great designs! My current favorite is the adorable Advent Banner pictured above. I can stitch out six of them in my hoop at one time!" Kimberbell also has a ton of other designs, so come in the store and check them out!

Monday, November 21, 2016

AST Christmas Gift Guide 2016 - Part 1


Last year the AST staff put together a list of their favorite products from both the sewing center and the quilt shop and called it the AST Gift Guide. Since it was such a hit last year we have decided to do it again with a new set of our favorite products! This will be a two-day guide, with today's post being about our favorite items from the quilt shop side of the store! Tomorrow check back for our favorite products from the sewing center!



If you're not familiar with how this works, here's what will happen. We have asked all of our staff members to tell us their favorite products from both the sewing center & the quilt shop! Then we put the products all together in this handy little gift guide, so you can get the quilter in your life the perfect gift this Christmas, or you can try some new products, and give yourself a little something!

Double Wide Dresden Ruler - Karen (aka Mamaw)



"Totally excited about the Double Wide Dresden ruler from Me and My Sister Designs! Uses both ends of the blade to create a star effect! Nice!" Plus keep an eye out for this ruler as part of a special coming up soon! (:

Pink Sand Beach Patterns - Kaitlin



"I have recently started making different bags and I am hooked on Pink Sand Beach patterns! They are very informative, well written, and have great pictures to show you each step. My current favorite is the Fiji Tote (pictured above); just 7 fat quarters and some interfacing and you've got an adorable tote bag that comes together in a snap!"

Creative Grids Round Up Tool - Karin (aka Mins)



"My favorite quilting side product is the Creative Grids Round Up Tool. Oh, boy is that thing fun! Circles, petals, teardrops, leaves, you name it, this little gadget makes them all a snap. It's also great for paper so you can, you know, make fun stuff for packages, decorations, etc. I love things that are versatile like that."

Lace Zippers - Jill 



Jill's favorite products are our new lace zippers. They add a special touch to any project and come in a wide variety of colors. Try one out for your next bag or garment project!

Thangles - Mary



"I love the accuracy you get when using Thangles to make half-square triangles from strips, and the Project Packs are so convenient with the instructions and correct size Thangles included." We carry a wide variety of size of Thangles in store, so come give them a try for your next half-square triangle project!

505 Temporary Adhesive Spray - Laurie



"Love it when spray basting quilts. Great for embroidery items that can't be hopped." 505 Spray is super versatile and chances are you've probably heard us recommend it before. We love this stuff at AST!

Wool Scrap Bags, Bundles, and Tools - Susan



"For this year, my favorites would be the wonderful wool scrap bags and bundles that have been added to our shelves just to call to me as I walk buy. If you've taken one of my wool classes this past summer, you know you must save all your scrap because you never know what you might need. There are lots of great color combinations to choose from too! Also on my list are the Karen Kay Buckley scissors. They are nice and sharp...perfect for tiny wool pieces. Add a few balls of Valdani thread, and I am a happy girl!!"

Crayola Fabric Markers - Makenzie



"I love the new Crayola Fabric Markers!! They are super fun and easy to use. (:" These markers are great for letting your kids or grandkids color their own fabric to use in a project, like a pillow case!

Karen Kay Buckley Adjustable Rulers - Tayler & Melisa 

(must be really good if two staff members chose it!)



Tayler says - "I want one of those new puzzle rulers! They break apart into small sections to make them super easy to store and to take with you to classes. Plus they come in different sizes that great for all kinds of projects"

Melisa says - "The Karen Kay Buckley 3" and 6" adjustable rulers are my new favorite gadget. Have you ever gone to class with a 12" ruler, but needed a 24"? Or how many 24" rulers have you inadvertently broken because they're so unwieldy to pack? These rulers can prevent all that! The five ruler pieces come packaged in a felt storage bag, and snap together seamlessly to create whichever length you need. The markings are clear and include 30, 45 and 60 degree angles. I love the convenience of having all the sizes together and the portability of the small bag - just throw it in your bag and always have the ruler length you need!


Mini Design Boards - Charla 



"These design boards are great for those smaller blocks that you're piecing! They really help you keep all of the pieces in one place and see how the block will look when it's finished." We carry these boards in two different sizes 10 x 10 and 18 x 18. Both sizes are great for sitting on your sewing table while making blocks.  

Frixion Pens - Ruthy




Frixion Pens are great for many things! They work for embroidery, half square triangles, and so much more. The lines fade easily with a press of the iron! We carry plenty of colors so you can choose your favorite! The highlighters are great for patterns too!

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Quilter's Cookbook - Fall/Winter Edition

Who doesn't love a good recipe? 
I know I do! 

What would be even better than a list of all of our favorite recipes in one place? 
A quilt pattern inspired by the recipe to go along with it! 
Just simply click on the recipe name to be taken to the recipe.

Veggie Soup and Crackers Quilt Pattern (Exclusively at AST)


Blueberry Hill Quilt Pattern by Villa Rosa Designs


Thursday, November 10, 2016

Tips, Tricks, & Tutorials to Keep You Quilting Your Best!


Whether you're a seasoned quilter or you're just starting out, you can never get enough tips, tricks, and tutorials to help you out. We've put together a list of resources to help you become the best quilter you can be!

Basic Quilting Supplies for All Quilters:


  • Sewing Machine
  • Fabric
  • Sewing Machine Needles
  • Sewing Thread
  • Pins and Quilting Pins
  • Batting
  • Rotary Cutting Set
  • Large Self Healing Mat
  • Fabric Scissors
  • Quarter-Inch Presser Foot
  • Plus check out this video where you can see some of these tools in action

Steps to Make a Quilt from Start to Finish:

  1. Choosing Your Fabrics & Fabric Shopping Advice from Diary of a Quilter
  2. Rotary Cutting 101 by April Rosenthal
  3. Piecing with a Quarter Inch Seam from Quilter's Diary
  4. How to Piece Quilt Blocks
  5. Squaring Up Quilt Blocks from The Craft Mummy
  6. Piecing Your Quilt Top from Diary of a Quilter
  7. Choosing Batting & Thread for Quilting
  8. Basting Your Quilt from We All Sew
  9. Quilting with Straight Lines or Quilting Free Motion
  10. Trimming & Squaring Up Your Quilt from Dining Room Empire
  11. Binding and Finishing from Canoe Ridge Creations

Tips & Tricks to Bring Your Quilts to the Next Level:

Monday, November 7, 2016

UFO Challenge - Number for November



We hope you're following along with us for our 2016 UFO Challenge. If this is your first time hearing about it, you can find all the details here. It's never to late to join in! 

Each month we will draw a number, and that number will correspond with the project number to work on for the month. Then at the end of each month, post your pictures on any of our social media sites or email them to us at info@ascarletthread.com. Be sure to use the hashtag #AST2016Challenge so everyone can see your progress! 

This month's number is: 12

Monday, October 31, 2016

Wear Your Hobby!

Chances are you probably won't meet a quilter who isn't proud of their hobby and the work they do. Just like your son who wears sports tees everywhere or your daughter who has 10 million t-shirts from school clubs and events, you too should have some apparel that shows off your hobby! There are some wonderful companies out there that make clothing just for us quilters!

Below I've put together some of my personal favorites.
These would be great Christmas gifts... just saying!

Click on the link below each picture to be redirected to purchase the item. 

Quilt Superpower T-Shirt from Tee Spring
Vintage Sewing Machine Shirt from Stately Type

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

What to Do with all those Adorable Row by Row License Plates?


With Row by Row being officially over next week, you probably have a ton of those license plates that are so stinkin' cute! I think the sayings that all the quilt shops come up with just get better each year! Some of my favorites are "ItsNotABlanket" from Pine Tree Quilt Shop, "Sew Unstabilized" by Creative Quilt Kits, and "Scrap Happens" by Gone to Pieces Quilt Shop

If you're anything like me, then you just had to pick up those adorable things anytime you stopped in a quilt shop over the summer! So now what to do with them? Well we have put together some ideas for you, from bags, to wall hangings, and more!


Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Welcome Fall! - Fall Quilting Inspiration

Fall is officially in full swing! When I think of fall, certain sights, smells, and activities come to mind. Pumpkins, leaves, cool weather, comfort food, scarves, and boots. Along with these things, I've also been seeing some adorable fall quilting and sewing projects that I've been dying to make! Since I'll probably not ever get around to making them, I wanted to share with you all! Hopefully, some of you will have a chance to make some of these projects or be inspired by them. Just click on the name of the quilt below the picture to be taken to the original source. We'd love to see your projects when you're finished. 
Feel free to email us or tag us on social media! 

Monday, October 3, 2016

UFO Challenge - Number for October



We hope you're following along with us for our 2016 UFO Challenge. If this is your first time hearing about it, you can find all the details here. It's never to late to join in! 

Each month we will draw a number, and that number will correspond with the project number to work on for the month. Then at the end of each month, post your pictures on any of our social media sites or email them to us at info@ascarletthread.com. Be sure to use the hashtag #AST2016Challenge so everyone can see your progress! 

This month's number is: 4

Monday, September 5, 2016

UFO Challenge - Number for September



We hope you're following along with us for our 2016 UFO Challenge. If this is your first time hearing about it, you can find all the details here. It's never to late to join in! 

Each month we will draw a number, and that number will correspond with the project number to work on for the month. Then at the end of each month, post your pictures on any of our social media sites or email them to us at info@ascarletthread.com. Be sure to use the hashtag #AST2016Challenge so everyone can see your progress! 

This month's number is: 11

Monday, August 1, 2016

UFO Challenge - Number for August



We hope you're following along with us for our 2016 UFO Challenge. If this is your first time hearing about it, you can find all the details here. It's never to late to join in! 

Each month we will draw a number, and that number will correspond with the project number to work on for the month. Then at the end of each month, post your pictures on any of our social media sites or email them to us at info@ascarletthread.com. Be sure to use the hashtag #AST2016Challenge so everyone can see your progress! 

This month's number is: 3

Monday, July 4, 2016

UFO Challenge - Number for July



We hope you're following along with us for our 2016 UFO Challenge. If this is your first time hearing about it, you can find all the details here. It's never to late to join in! 

Each month we will draw a number, and that number will correspond with the project number to work on for the month. Then at the end of each month, post your pictures on any of our social media sites or email them to us at info@ascarletthread.com. Be sure to use the hashtag #AST2016Challenge so everyone can see your progress! 

This month's number is: 6

Monday, June 6, 2016

UFO Challenge - Number for June



We hope you're following along with us for our 2016 UFO Challenge. If this is your first time hearing about it, you can find all the details here. It's never to late to join in! 

Each month we will draw a number, and that number will correspond with the project number to work on for the month. Then at the end of each month, post your pictures on any of our social media sites or email them to us at info@ascarletthread.com. Be sure to use the hashtag #AST2016Challenge so everyone can see your progress! 

This month's number is: 1

Saturday, June 4, 2016

June Strip Club

June Strip Club was great, as usual! We have tons of events and classes coming up in the store! In case you missed Strip Club, here are some pictures of the wonderful show & tells, and the reveal of our quilt for June!




This month's quilt pattern is Little Boxes by Cozy Quilt Designs and the fabric is various red, white, & blue quilting cottons. 

Sunday, May 8, 2016

May Strip Club

May Strip Club was great, as usual! We have tons of events and classes coming up in the store! In case you missed Strip Club, here are some pictures of the wonderful show & tells, and the reveal of our quilt for May!




This month's quilt pattern is True Companion by Cozy Quilt Designs and the fabric is a mix of Behind the Scenes, Just a Speck, & Gardenvale by Jen Kingwell for Moda. 

Monday, May 2, 2016

UFO Challenge - Number for May



We hope you're following along with us for our 2016 UFO Challenge. If this is your first time hearing about it, you can find all the details here. It's never to late to join in! 

Each month we will draw a number, and that number will correspond with the project number to work on for the month. Then at the end of each month, post your pictures on any of our social media sites or email them to us at info@ascarletthread.com. Be sure to use the hashtag #AST2016Challenge so everyone can see your progress! 

This month's number is: 5

Monday, April 4, 2016

UFO Challenge - Number for April

 


We hope you're following along with us for our 2016 UFO Challenge. If this is your first time hearing about it, you can find all the details here. It's never to late to join in! 

Each month we will draw a number, and that number will correspond with the project number to work on for the month. Then at the end of each month, post your pictures on any of our social media sites or email them to us at info@ascarletthread.com. Be sure to use the hashtag #AST2016Challenge so everyone can see your progress! 

This month's number is: 7

Saturday, April 2, 2016

April Strip Club

April Strip Club was great, as usual! We have tons of events and classes coming up in the store! In case you missed Strip Club, here are some pictures of the wonderful show & tells, and the reveal of our quilt for April!





This month's quilt pattern is Jacks be Square by Cozy Quilt Designs and the fabric is Volume II by Sweetwater for Moda. 

Saturday, March 19, 2016

National Quilting Day - Sharing Our Celebration of Quilts

National Quilting Day celebrates fabulous quilts and those who make them, and this year A Scarlet Thread is commemorating the occasion with a virtual quilt show of quilts and projects made by our creative and talented staff.


You will see that we are an eclectic group with a love of quilts from traditional to modern and everything in between! We hope you enjoy seeing our work, and that you will find inspiration for your own creations.

HAPPY NATIONAL QUILTING DAY!

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Saturday, March 12, 2016

More Pictures from Shop Hop

Shop Hop is still going strong. If you haven't made it out yet, you still have time! We are open until 6:00pm today and we're open tomorrow from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. So be sure to stop by and see us!

Here are some more pictures of the shop, and our wonderful staff!


Wednesday, March 9, 2016

We Are Shop Hoppin'


Shop Hop Day One is almost done, and we had a fantastic day! It was so nice to see all the familiar faces. If you haven't been in the shop yet, it is a must! Karin has done such a wonderful job decorating the shop with all kinds of jumbo sized quilting notions, plus much, much more. 

Our free pattern for Shop Hop is "Veggie Soup & Crackers" and it made out of some stunning Kim Diehl fabrics. Plus we also have a mini quilt, that will be released as a free pattern on Facebook very soon. (So be sure to like us on Facebook if you haven't yet!)

Monday, March 7, 2016

UFO Challenge - Number for March



We hope you're following along with us for our 2016 UFO Challenge. If this is your first time hearing about it, you can find all the details here. It's never to late to join in! 

Each month we will draw a number, and that number will correspond with the project number to work on for the month. Then at the end of each month, post your pictures on any of our social media sites or email them to us at info@ascarletthread.com. Be sure to use the hashtag #AST2016Challenge so everyone can see your progress! 

This month's number is: 2

Saturday, March 5, 2016

March Strip Club

March Strip Club was great, as usual! We have tons of events and classes coming up in the store, as well as Shop Hop in just a few short days! In case you missed Strip Club, here are some pictures of the wonderful show & tells, and the reveal of our quilt for March!




This month's quilt is called Intertwined and we used a mix of bright and dark batiks. 

Monday, February 29, 2016

UFO Challenge Progress


We LOVE see all the pictures being posted for the UFO Challenge! The picture above is a collage with some of the finished project so far this year. You guys are awesome! 

If you're sewing along with us, be sure to post pictures of your progress and most importantly your finished projects! Use the hashtag #AST2016Challenge so we can find them and other people can see them easily. 

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Greater Atlanta Shop Hop Coming Soon!


If you've ever joined us Shop Hop before, you know it is a BLAST!!! We have so many different things going on in store, plus you can shop with friends and win great prizes! We will have tons of new samples hanging up in store, fun demos each day, and a lot of fabric. 

Thursday, February 25, 2016

All The Comforts of Home Shop Hop Contest


We're having a Shop Hop Quilt Contest!!!! Shop Hop is right around the corner, and we have a special contest going on to fit with this year's theme, "All the Comforts of Home." Many of you joined us for the Make It Sew! event in January, but we are opening up this contest to all of our stitching customers. We are challenging you to use Anita Goodesign's collection called "Shop Hop Quilt" to stitch up a wall hanging size quilt to be displayed during Shop Hop. If you're interested keep reading for more details!
  • All entries must meet size requirements. Quilts should be no smaller than 250 square inches, no larger than 1600 square inches, and no longer than 40 inches.
  • All entries must be made up of at least 90% designs from either the "Shop Hop Quilt" and/or "Neighborhood" design pack from Anita Goodesign.
  • All entries will be displayed anonymously and voted on by customers during Shop Hop (March 9th - March 13th).
  • All entries must finished, quilted, bound, and have an identifying label.
  • Deadlines for submissions has been extended until Monday, March 7th by 6:00pm.

Monday, February 22, 2016

Cut It Out Demo Days



Have you ever wondered why there are 130 specialty rulers in the Creative Grids line, about 45 in the Quilt for a Cure line, and zillions more in other brands large and small?

How can there be that many different ways to create a quilt block? As you can imagine, some rulers are worth it and some simply are not. Our Cut It Out Demo Days are designed to give you an opportunity to experience tools from the basics and beyond so that you can learn about the variety of rulers available and choose the ones that are right for you. Each month we will cover tips and techniques that will help you improve your skills.

Beginning February 20th, we will offer Cut It Out Demo Days with demos-on-demand for a full week each month, featuring a specific ruler or group of ruler options and a published pattern that makes use of the featured technique. As with Strip Club, featured rulers and projects will be revealed each month.


In addition to the featured project, when you watch the demo you will receive an exclusive project sheet absolutely FREE. There is no purchase necessary, but there will be discounts on specific products for those that attend as well as savings on the featured pattern.

This month the demos began Saturday, February 20th, and will go through Saturday, February 27th. You can ask for a demo anytime you are in the store between these dates, from any of the employees in the quilt shop.