Save the Date: Join us on August 29! Quilter's Marketplace Sales Offerings Who says we don’t have a quilt shop in Manhattan, Kansas?!! On August 29th, at the St. Thomas More Utopia Room in Manhattan, you will be able to find just about anything you need for quilting, fashion sewing, needlework, and much more! The Konza Prairie Quilter’s Guild is sponsoring a Quilter’s Marketplace. Other area guilds and individuals will also be bringing their goods for sale. We have fabric, fabric, and more fabric!! We have thread, needles, bobbins, pins, rotary cutters, cutting mats, and scissors. We have rulers in all sizes and shapes – many are brand new, still in the package. And patterns! Boy, do we have patterns! Patterns for quilts, applique, bags, clothing, dolls and crafts. That’s not even counting all the patterns to be found in the many books and magazines we have! Fleece – yes we have it! Flannel – yes, we have it! Wool – yes, we have a lot of it! We have oceans of notions – far too many to mention individually! Are you a knitter? Or do you crochet? We have needles, yarn, hoops, thread and books. You can choose from several unique large hoops and frames for hand and machine quilting. Quilts? Yes, we will be selling some beautiful quilts that have been donated. Vintage!!! Think of all you can do with beautiful embroidered and crocheted doilies, tablecloths, quilt tops. An assortment of kimonos that would make wonderful quilts or bags. Come see the selection of toy sewing machines. How about kits? We have some beautiful quilt kits for small and large projects. Or panels! We have those, too. Some great UFOs (un-finished objects) will give you a headstart on projects already underway. Need your scissors sharpened? We will have a gentleman on site who can do that! Do you need a sewing machine, an iron, or a quilting frame? Our vendors will have them! Are you a scrappy quilter? We have scraps galore! And men’s ties!! We have soooo many ties!! Do you like English paper piecing? Come buy some hexies! We have a wide selection of fusibles, stabilizers, batting, and more! Have you tried the traditional art of smocking? We have a couple of smocking machines and plenty of patterns to get you started. 50" x 60" portable design wall for $50. Mid 40's Singer sewing machinein a stand with a seat to go with it and all the attachments Singer Fashion Mate 5560 sewing machine. Singer Patchwork 7285Q Sewing and Quilting Machine. Tacony SergeMate 4350D Overlock White machine. (Cord and pedal missing.) Sew Steady B121-5 machine table. Per Sew Steady, the B121 fits the Bernina Activa Series (130/131/140) the 150/155/160/163 Virtuosa, and the 165 Artista. Watch for more updates to come. Hope to see you here on Saturday, August 29th!
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The purpose of this organization is to promote the art of quilt making, to stimulate an interest in quilts, and to provide educational programs and services in quilting to our community. The Konza Prairie Quilters' Guild welcomes all who are interested in quilting. Our members range from beginners to advanced quilters. We offer programming and workshops that feature professional presenters, as well as sessions presented by our own members. You will get to know members with special interests in wool applique, Featherweights, modern quilting, traditional piecework, free-motion quilting, and much more. Visitors are welcome to meet with us on the second Monday morning of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Utopia Room at St. Thomas More Church. Our annual dues are $40. You are welcome to visit twice before joining. |
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