Tightwad Tuesday!

We're having Tightwad Tuesday TOMORROW!


Get 40% off 1 cut of fabric off the bolt!

Suggested Holiday Shop Hop Route!

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DAYS UNTIL THE ORANGE COUNTY HOLIDAY SHOP HOP!

The list of shops that are participating in the shop hop:

Fresh Picked Fabrics

3810 Prospect Ave #A

Yorba Linda, CA 92886

714-223-1701

Cozy Cottage Fabrics
740 N Brea Blvd
Brea, 92821
714-529-2999

The Calico House
1243E Imperial Hwy
Placentia, 92870
714-993-3091

Timeless Quilts

1135 E Lincoln Ave

Anaheim, 92805

714-520-5304

Quilters Garden
428 Lakeview Ave
Anaheim, 92807
714-279-8018

Orange Quilt Bee
628 E Katella Ave
Orange, 92867
714-639-3245

Flying Geese Fabric
307 El Camino Real
Tustin, 92780
714-544-9349

The Quilt Cupboard
11891 Valley View St.
Garden Grove, 92845
714-891-8639

They're all great shops, and we want you to have a chance to win as MANY prizes as possible and get the MOST amount of free fat quarters, patterns, & coupons possible so here is our suggested route for the Orange County Holiday Shop Hop (which of COURSE starts at Fresh Picked Fabrics)!  The map is below and you can access detailed directions by clicking here.


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Friday's weather is supposed to be partially cloudy & 68 degrees.
Saturday & Sunday is supposed to be a little cooler with some rain so grab those rain jackets, umbrellas, & rain boots for a fun day of fabric!

3 Day Shop Hop Countdown!

3 Days until the Orange County Holiday Shop Hop! The trucks unloaded... The goodies are getting back of the shelves... Ric rac is getting put away and we are getting ready for the Holiday Shop Hop Friday, Nov 19th Saturday, November 20th & Sunday, November 21st! Stop by and see all that we brought back from quilt market and quilt festival! All you need to do to participate is to pick up a passport at the 1st shop you visit! To qualify for the Grand prize of 40 yards of fabric or a gift basket valued at $100 from one of the 8 "Santa's Holiday Hop" participating Quilt Shops, you MUST visit ALL 8 participating Quilt Shops & get your passport stamped at every shop.  Even if you do not complete the entire Hop you are still eligible to win one of the 8 gift certificates valued at $25 each from one of the 8 participating Shops you visit during the Hop.  ALSO, at each of the 8 Hop Shops will receive a free pattern, fat quarter, and return coupon.  For kids 8 - 16 years of age, we have a special passport for them too.  If they complete the entire Hop they will be eligible to win a tower of 40 fat quarters.  We even have a special gift for kids 7 & under! + We will be having a sample sale during the shop hop.  We are selling off some of our shop samples and the samples the have been featured on the cover of our Threaded Pear Patterns. Watch our blog for our suggested route to get you to all 8 shops! P.S. Here's a SNEAK PEAK of the new stuff we have waiting for you to pick up during the Shop Hop!

Due Date

The movie with our quilt in it is now in theaters!  Gina went & saw it and took a picture from the 2nd row!  Someone said you can see the quilt in a trailer, and also a movie clip from the Today Show, but we haven't been able to track it down.  Email us or post the link in a comment on our blog or Facebook page to tell us where it is if you find it online!

Felted Wool Snowman Sweatshirt with Sammie EDIT

November 7 & 14 from 10:30-3:00.
$35 + pattern
This sweatshirt sporting a happy snowman and pine tree with tiny snowman decorations is a wonderful winter jacket for you or a loved one to cuddle in throughout the chilliest days. Join us for a fun day of stitching. Continuing classes to finish the project will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6-9 PM. $10 per evening, reservation required.

Edit: Before it said Nov 13, but it's Nov 7 & 14.

New Class!

The Fresh Picked Scrap Club is Back! 

3 Fridays - Nov 26, Jan 28, & Feb 25
9am -12pm 
$35
Diana Fish is back with another great pattern! This time it’s the Arkansas Crossroads block; a classic favorite that is perfect for using
up those scraps. 
Come join the fun and learn why scrap quilts are such fun to make!

Calendar

We have an updated calendar--a couple new classes in October, but lots of classes in November & December!

A reminder that our Sew in your Socks Saturdays are FREE! They're the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month! Come finish your projects, or just enjoy some time away from your daily cares and sew for free with Patty and Debbie. Please arrive by 6, before we lock the doors!

A new event is Wrap & Sew! Drop in any time during the evening to finish your gifts and wrap them up! Hot cocoa, tea and cookies will help keep you going, and Debbie will be there if you need help with your projects. $10/session

We've also added a day to 411 Let's Get It Done--Fridays! So Wednesdays & Fridays from 10-4 with Diana Fish. Bring your UFOs & some help finishing them while enjoying the company of other busy, lively quilters. No reservation required. Just drop in and sew all day! $10/session, no reservations required.