Regular Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday - Closed
2023 FABRIC SHOPPE BATIK STRIP CONTEST
Register at The Fabric Shoppe starting April 3, 2023
$5.00 Entry Fee
Contestants must be at least 18 years old by April 1, 2023
Contestants must be at least 18 years old by April 1, 2023
Each contestant will select two (2) Batik Strip Bundles, provided by the Fabric Shoppe, at the time of registration. Each bundle of fabric includes 21 strips, strips approximately 2.25”x20"
No substitutions for these fabrics will be allowed.
RULES:
- Contestant will construct a project using each of the fabrics included in his/her selected bundles. Project may be a quilt, bag, garment, pillow or any sewn item. Be sure your project is very identifiable as it will be displayed and judged by the Fabric Shoppe’s customers. If they don’t know what it is, they probably won’t vote for it.
- Completed entries must include each of the 42 strips in the Batik Strip Bundles selected, which must make up at least 50% of the project. You may use any other fabric in addition to the 42 Batik strips. You may not substitute any fabrics for the 42 batik strips you selected. Each of those 42 strips must be represented in your project.
- Completed project can be any size, shape, or color. Contestants may use any sewing techniques in their project which includes but is not limited to quilting, applique, embroidery, machine or hand stitching, photo transfer, etc.
- All completed entries must be turned in to THE FABRIC SHOPPE no later than May 26, 2023.
- Any project submitted without following all the rules above will be disqualified.
- Be Creative! Have Fun!
First Place - $50 Fabric Shoppe Gift Certificate.
Second Place - $25 Fabric Shoppe Gift Certificate.
Third Place - $10 Fabric Shoppe Gift Certificate.
All entries will be displayed in THE FABRIC SHOPPE
June 1 – 30 Customers will vote for their favorite entry.
July 5 Winner will be announced via store email.
July 1 – 21 Winning Projects will be displayed in THE FABRIC SHOPPE.
All projects must be picked up no later than July 31,
after which time they will become the property of The Fabric Shoppe.
Classes
Quilting
Introduction to Free Motion Quilting
Learn the basics of free motion quilting on your domestic sewing machine.
Cost: $ 25.00
Learn the basics of free motion quilting on your domestic sewing machine.
Cost: $ 25.00
Quilt As You Go Pot Holder
Create a strippy potholder using small pieces of fabric from your stash. These simple and fun potholders can be a great addition to your kitchen or a wonderful gift. A seasonal favorite!
Cost: $ 20.00
Create a strippy potholder using small pieces of fabric from your stash. These simple and fun potholders can be a great addition to your kitchen or a wonderful gift. A seasonal favorite!
Cost: $ 20.00
Quilting with Rulers
In this ongoing 2 hour class you will learn the basics of quilting with rulers to create various designs. Offered monthly, we encourage students to try a class and continue learning the use of several types of quilting rulers.
Cost: $ 25.00
In this ongoing 2 hour class you will learn the basics of quilting with rulers to create various designs. Offered monthly, we encourage students to try a class and continue learning the use of several types of quilting rulers.
Cost: $ 25.00
Rag Quilt 101
So you want to make your first Rag Quilt and just need a little help? This Class is for you! Choose between making a basic Rag Quilt or a 4-Patch Rag Quilt. Learn to use a rotary cutter and sew a fun and easy Rag Quilt.
Cost: $ 55.00
So you want to make your first Rag Quilt and just need a little help? This Class is for you! Choose between making a basic Rag Quilt or a 4-Patch Rag Quilt. Learn to use a rotary cutter and sew a fun and easy Rag Quilt.
Cost: $ 55.00