Casserole Carrier Workshop

As the “Bring a Dish” season is coming, Ann is sharing how to make a casserole carrier for your next event! Super cute and fun! Space is limited! Therefore, call to reserve your spot today at (757) 808-5947.

Supplies:

Rulers & mat: Recommend 18” x 24” mat minimum, and 6” x 24” ruler.

General: scissors, seam ripper, regular pins, neutral thread for construction, compatible colors for quilting. Optional: blue painter tape to mark quilting lines.

Fabric: (We always encourage you to shop your stash!)

1 1/2 yards 100% yard cotton 44” wide “fancy” fabric for outside (handle) panel and ties. 2 tabs 4” x 4” fancy fabric for closing dowel pockets.

1 1/2 yards 100% yard cotton 44” wide fabric for inside fabric lining.

Optional: 1 1/2 yards silver lining instead of cotton (the type used for ironing board covers).

Two 12” x .5” inch dowels.

Velcro 3/4” wide hook and loop tape for tabs, 4” - Ann will supply.

Batting - 45 x 60 cotton.

Sewing machine (with cord, foot pedal, bobbins, manual, presser feet - 1/4” foot for construction, walking foot for construction & quilting, darning/freehand foot for quilting if you prefer. Lubricating the machine, and a new needle  (12/80 or 14/90 microtex, sharp, or topstitch) recommended.

Any supplies needed for the class, we offer a 15% discount in the store. You also will enjoy a 15% discount on the day of the workshop!

Cost: $35

Skinny Bolt Sale!!

It’s that time again for another Skinny Bolt Sale. We have many skinny bolts (4 yards or less) that we have “skinnied” the price just for you ! The bolts are selected and placed on a certain shelf.

From selected bolts:

Buy (1) yard, receive 20% off

Buy (2) yards, receive 25% off

Buy the rest of the bolt, receive 30% off!

Can not wait to see you on Saturday (5 April) our Skinny Bolt Sale! We are open 10am - 4pm!

What is the 5th Saturday Challenge??  Every month that has a 5th Saturday, you can purchase a 5th Saturday bag and use the ingredients to make any project your heart desires.

The guidelines are: 
You must use at least a piece (no size requirements) of all the fabric in the bag.
You may add additional fabric. 

All projects are due at the next 5th Saturday and will then be hung in the store for a selected amount of time for visitors to vote on their favorite project.
Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. 

Cost: $14.99
Challenge bags available while supplies last.

Bargello Workshop

Instructor: Ann Czompo

Finished Quilt: Approximately 43” Wide x 33” High

A Bargello is a quilt made by sewing long, narrow strips of fabric together to create a wavy, tapestry-like design that appears to have movement. The technique is based on a 17th-century Florentine needlepoint embroidery style.  These patterns look complicated, but they're actually a fine fit for beginning quilters. If you can sew a straight seam, you can do this! Ann, will guide us throw her favorite method to achieve this beautiful quilt!

Supplies for this quilt:

Sewing machine (with cord, foot pedal, bobbins, manual, presser feet, and 1/4” foot or preferred way to create a 1/4” seam allowance). Lubricating the machine and a new needle (12/80 microtex, sharp, or topstitch) recommended.

Rulers & Mat: Recommend 18” x 24” mat minimum with guide or lines marked on the mat, and 6” x 24” ruler.

Small paper squares, post it notes, etc., to label columns and rows.

General: scissors, seam ripper, regular pins plus 3-4 large safety pins).

Neutral thread for construction.

Fabric:

8 fat quarters (18” x 22”) labeling them A through H

Arrange in order from light to dark, for example. The greatest contrast needs be between H & A

1/4 yard for inside borders

1 yard for borders and binding

Batting

Backing

Prior to the class:

At time of registration, you will be given cutting instructions for fabrics to be completed before the class begins.

Cost: $45

Clam Up Workshop

Instructor: Ute Hallstein

Easy & fun to make, and are perfect for storing and carrying make-up, sewing supplies, tech gear, and “sew” much more! Come and join the fun with our local bag making expert, Ute! Ute will guide you through how to make this adorable and practical zipper pouch in this fun workshop.

15% off supplies for the workshop, and 15% on most items in store on the day of the workshop. We always encourage you to shop your stash first!

Supplies:

The pattern, “Clam Up,” from By Annie. This is not included in the workshop cost. However, you can purchase yours at HALO Inspirations Quilt Shop!

Fabric:

(1) Fat Quarter for main fabric and (1) Fat Quarter for the lining

Hand bag zipper ie. by Annie. Ute recommends a 30” zipper with 2 pulls. This way you can make 2 pouches. HALO has several options available.

Soft and Stable for bag. Once piece of 9” X 12” is needed and will be supplied by HALO Inspirations.

Thread-Recommended to use threads that compliment fabrics and matches the zipper color.

Pins/Wonderclips

Pencil or favorite marking tool

Sharp Scissors & Thread snips

Rotary Cutter with fresh blade

Ruler: 12.5” Square

Seam Ripper and Stiletto

Sewing machine (with cord, foot pedal, bobbins, manual). Lubricating the machine, if necessary, and a new needle is recommended.

Presser feet: 1/4” foot and a zipper foot

Cost: $35.00

The Braided Twist Workshop

Finished Size: 13.5” X 20.25”

Instructor: Bonnie Johnson

This fun and unique technique creates a beautiful finished table topper!

Join Bonnie as she teaches us the Braided Twist technique by Cheryl Phillips. “The beauty of the Braided Twist is its simplicity. No quilting! No Binding! No handwork!”-Cheryl Phillips

15% off supplies for the workshop, and 15% most items in store on the day of the workshop. We always encourage you to shop your stash first!

Supplies:

The pattern book with tool, by Cheryl Phillips for Phillips Fiber Art, is included with the cost of the workshop.

Fabric:

You will need 3 fabrics-

A: (1) 1/2 Yard (The printed fabric in above picture)

B: (1) Fat Quarter (approximately 18” X 22”-the white fabric in the above picture)

Backing: (1) 1/2 Yard

Fusible Fleece with permanent bond: (1) 1/2 Yard

Contrasting value is important for this project. Darker values for A fabrics and lighter values for B fabrics is recommended.

Neutral thread for construction. It is suggested to match the thread value to the value of your fabrics.

Pins or Clips

Turning Tool-Optional

Small Scissors & Thread snips

Rotary Cutter with fresh blade, 28mm is recommend but not required

Rulers: Special Ruler/Template/Tool is included with the book

Favorite Marking Tool that will show up on selected fabric.

Sewing machine (with cord, foot pedal, bobbins, manual, presser feet: straight stitch, quarter inch foot without guide). Lubricating the machine, if necessary, and a new needle is recommended.

Fabric and stabilizer will need to be cut before the class. Information with cutting instructions will be sent, via email, at time of registration.

Cost: $50

This does include instruction and the Book/Template that is required.

Seats are limited! It is encouraged to call or come by to hold your seat!

We’re celebrating Local Quilt Shop Day with special deals all day long and a fun, community-building activity for quilters of all levels!

Charity Quilt Project
This year, we’re creating a Charity Quilt, and we want YOU to be a part of it! We’re asking all local quilters to make a Churn Dash Block, which will be added to the quilt by our own Angel, and beautifully quilted by Michael.

How Can You Participate?
It’s easy! Simply create a Churn Dash Block and bring it in to HALO Inspirations Quilt Shop by February 14, 2025. For a step-by-step guide on how to make your block, check out our YouTube video.

Let’s come together to create something beautiful for a great cause!

See you there – let's make this quilt a true community effort!

Skinny Bolt Sale!!

Because we want more fun for Local Quilt Shop Day (LQSD), we have decided to add in a Skinny Bolt Sale. We have many skinny bolts (4 yards or less) that we have “skinnied” the price just for you ! The bolts are selected and placed on a certain shelf.

From selected bolts:

Buy (1) yard, receive 20% off

Buy (2) yards, receive 25% off

Buy the rest of the bolt, receive 30% off!

Can not wait to see you this Saturday (25 Jan 2025) for LQSD and our Skinny Bolt Sale! We are open 10am - 4pm!

This is month 12 Block. We will be watching Stephanie’s video and constructing the block together! We will have 2 sessions available per month for you to come by and stitch together our blocks! One of the sessions are on a Thursday and the other is on a Saturday! We will keep the sessions at 4 people! Therefore, it is important to let us know which day you would like to attend!

From Quilt addicts Anonymous and QT Fabrics

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!!

Remember how fun it was to look through a kaleidoscope as a kid?  Well, now you can enjoy making the Kaleidoscope Block of the Month quilt design by Quilt Addicts Anonymous.  Featuring Spotsy by QT Fabrics, the tone-on-tone meandering dots bring a great textural look to the quilt.

The Kaleidoscope Block of the Month pattern designed by Stephanie Soebbing, the creator and owner of Quilt Addicts Anonymous. The color changes and 12 block designs make the pattern look difficult, but it can be accomplished by any quilter who can sew a half-square triangle.

This is a 12-month program for confident beginners.  The 96” x 96” size is bright and colorful with lots of movement.

There is a $25.00 Sign Up Fee.

It does include the Pattern Book which will be shipped with your first month’s fabric! Once you sign up, a link will be sent to you to enroll into the monthly subscription. The pattern book features 28 full color pages of step-by-step instructions for each block and final quilt assembly. You can also follow along with Stephanie with video tutorials. The link for the videos is provided in the pattern book!

The monthly subscription is $34.99 (plus sales tax and $5.00 shipping). If you are local, we will refund the $5.00 for shipping, if you choose to pick up.

Every month, once your credit card is charged, the fabric will be shipped for the corresponding month. At the end of the 12-month BOM, you can put all the blocks together and have a finished 96” X 96” topper!

Fabric included is for the entire topper and the binding. Backing and batting is not included.

This is month 12 Block. We will be watching Stephanie’s video and constructing the block together! We will have 2 sessions available per month for you to come by and stitch together our blocks! One of the sessions are on a Thursday and the other is on a Saturday! We will keep the sessions at 4 people! Therefore, it is important to let us know which day you would like to attend!

From Quilt addicts Anonymous and QT Fabrics

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!!

Remember how fun it was to look through a kaleidoscope as a kid?  Well, now you can enjoy making the Kaleidoscope Block of the Month quilt design by Quilt Addicts Anonymous.  Featuring Spotsy by QT Fabrics, the tone-on-tone meandering dots bring a great textural look to the quilt.

The Kaleidoscope Block of the Month pattern designed by Stephanie Soebbing, the creator and owner of Quilt Addicts Anonymous. The color changes and 12 block designs make the pattern look difficult, but it can be accomplished by any quilter who can sew a half-square triangle.

This is a 12-month program for confident beginners.  The 96” x 96” size is bright and colorful with lots of movement.

There is a $25.00 Sign Up Fee.

It does include the Pattern Book which will be shipped with your first month’s fabric! Once you sign up, a link will be sent to you to enroll into the monthly subscription. The pattern book features 28 full color pages of step-by-step instructions for each block and final quilt assembly. You can also follow along with Stephanie with video tutorials. The link for the videos is provided in the pattern book!

The monthly subscription is $34.99 (plus sales tax and $5.00 shipping). If you are local, we will refund the $5.00 for shipping, if you choose to pick up.

Every month, once your credit card is charged, the fabric will be shipped for the corresponding month. At the end of the 12-month BOM, you can put all the blocks together and have a finished 96” X 96” topper!

Fabric included is for the entire topper and the binding. Backing and batting is not included.

Traditional T-Shirt Quilt Workshop

Have you ever wanted to make a T-Shirt Quilt? This is the 2nd method of 3 that we will host in a T-Shirt Quilt Series!

Class level: Confident beginner.

Instructor: Angel Stauffer

You will receive 15% off supplies needed for class and 15% off in store during the day of class.

Supplies:

Stabilizer: is determined by the size of your blocks.

Fabric:

T-Shirts washed, clean, and without holes.

Fabric for sashing needed will be determined by the size of your quilt blocks.

Thread: 1 spool and loaded bobbin. (I usually use 50 weight Aurifil 2600, which is a light gray in color)

Rulers-

A square 12.5” ruler or larger. We do have an 18.5” Ruler that you may borrow.

Your favorite rotary cutter with a new blade.

Sewing Machine Needle: Ball Point

A pair of fabric scissors

Pins

Seam ripper

Scissors for thread snipping

Sewing Machine:

Sewing machine, cord, foot pedal, manual, recently oiled (if necessary), new needle, familiarity with.

Sewing machine feet-the foot of choice to achieve your 1/4” seam.

Cost: $80.00

**72 hour cancellation notice required for a full refund**

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!  We are open from 10AM till 4PM!  If you missed out on Black Friday, we have some specials planned for Small Business Saturday.  It is our way to say, "Thank You," for shopping Small! 

What is the 5th Saturday Challenge??  Every month that has a 5th Saturday, you can purchase a 5th Saturday bag and use the ingredients to make any project your heart desires.

The guidelines are: 
You must use at least a piece (no size requirements) of all the fabric in the bag.
You may add additional fabric. 

All projects are due at the next 5th Saturday and will then be hung in the store for a selected amount of time for visitors to vote on their favorite project.
Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. 

Cost: $14.99
Challenge bags available while supplies last.

We are open at your local quilt shop from 10 AM to 5 PM!! Timed Flash Sales, Surprise Sales, Special Offers, and “sew” much more!!! Come by your quilt shop and let’s have fun during Black Friday!!!

From our house to yours, Happy Thanksgiving to you!!! The store will be closed today, and will resume normal business hours tomorrow!

Traditional T-Shirt Quilt Workshop

Have you ever wanted to make a T-Shirt Quilt? This is the 2nd method of 3 that we will host in a T-Shirt Quilt Series!

Class level: Confident beginner.

Instructor: Angel Stauffer

You will receive 15% off supplies needed for class and 15% off in store during the day of class.

Supplies:

Stabilizer: is determined by the size of your blocks.

Fabric:

T-Shirts washed, clean, and without holes.

Fabric for sashing needed will be determined by the size of your quilt blocks.

Thread: 1 spool and loaded bobbin. (I usually use 50 weight Aurifil 2600, which is a light gray in color)

Rulers-

A square 12.5” ruler or larger. We do have an 18.5” Ruler that you may borrow.

Your favorite rotary cutter with a new blade.

Sewing Machine Needle: Ball Point

A pair of fabric scissors

Pins

Seam ripper

Scissors for thread snipping

Sewing Machine:

Sewing machine, cord, foot pedal, manual, recently oiled (if necessary), new needle, familiarity with.

Sewing machine feet-the foot of choice to achieve your 1/4” seam.

Cost: $65.00

**72 hour cancellation notice required for a full refund**

Decorating a tree with your closest friends and family is an exciting and memorable time!  Although it is not required to attend, you can bring your homemade decoration to add to your quilt shop Christmas tree!!  Come and celebrate the beginning of the Christmas Season with your quilty friends at your local quilt shop, and let’s trim the tree together!

Fun with Little Squares

By Emma Allen

Play with 2” fabric squares to create a 7-1/2” block. You will select fabric squares from Emma’s stash of thousands of pre-washed, pre-cut cotton fabrics in a full range of colors.

The class will include an introduction to color theory. Techniques for cutting, stitching, and pressing will be demonstrated and used to create a custom block. If time allows, multiple blocks may be completed.

 You will walk away with a better understanding of color, tools to keep track of your design as you sew and press, and techniques to create beautifully intersecting seams. Once home, you can use your completed block in the project of your choice.

Supplies: 

Emma will provide each participant with free access to her stash of 2” squares, a portable design board, tools, and an illustrated handout to help you create a unique block. Yes, you keep the design board and tools!

 Participants should bring:

A sewing machine with a presser foot suitable for stitching ¼” seams (sewing machine should be in good working order with a fresh needle and oiled, if necessary.) Don’t forget your foot pedal and plug.

A full bobbin and matching spool of thread in a neutral color

Thread snips

Cost: $50.00 payable to Emma Allen

**Emma does require a minimum of 2 participates.  Bring your friend for a fun time playing with small squares with Emma**

A little about Emma Allen-

Background:  BA in Philosophy from William and Mary, professional machine embroidery artist under the name Perfect Little Stitches 1997 – 2016, sewing for as long as she can remember, quilting since 1981, art quilting since 2019.

Artist Statement: Each quilt speaks to me as I go along. I never know where I’m headed until the quilt is completed.

Affiliations: Art Quilt Tribe ,Colonial Piecemakers Quilt Guild, SAQA

Juried Exhibits

“Entangled and Pulled Together (jacket and hat), Mancuso Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, February, 2024, juried by Susan Edmondson and Joyce Fischer

”Celebrate!”, Mancuso Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, February, 2024, juried by Susan Edmondson and Joyce Fischer 

”Radiance”, Mancuso Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, February, 2024, juried by Paula Golden and Sue Nickels

”Celebrate!”, Mancuso Pacific International Quilt Festival, October, 2023, juried by Sue Nickels and Maria Shell

”Hikers’ Blues”, Mancuso Quiltfest, Greenville, SC, April 2023, juried by Susan Edmonson and Linda J. Hahn

“A Tree for All Seasons” and “Stay Safe Dear Hiker”, Mancuso Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, February, 2023, juried by Bobbie Bergquist and Susan Edmonson

“If Van Gogh Had Been a Quilter”, Mancuso Pacific International Quilt Festival, October, 2022, juried by Sue Nickels and Pat Yamin

“The Tree Swing”, Mancuso Pennsylvania Quilt Extravaganza, September, 2022, juried by Bobbie Bergquist and Joyce Fischer

Quilt Show Group Exhibits:

“The Spunky One”, Mancuso Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, Art Quilt Tribe, February, 2024

“Fragile”, Mancuso Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, Colonial Piecemakers Quilt Guild Challenge, February, 2024

“Our Place in Infinity”, Mancuso Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, Colonial Piecemakers Quilt Guild Challenge, February, 2023

“The Touch”, Mancuso Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, Colonial Piecemakers Quilt Guild Challenge, February, 2022

Awards:

“Keep Jackson Pollock away from my Next Quilt”, Grace Company Spring Fling (online show), first place in the “Technology category, October, 2024

“Entangled and Pulled Together (jacket and hat), Mancuso Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, Wearable Art, Judge’s Choice and Viewers’ Choice, February, 2024

“Ode to Joy”, Grace Company Fall Festival (online quilt show), second place in the “Quilted Couture” category, October, 2023

“A Tree for All Seasons”, Grace Company Spring Fling (online quilt show), second place in the “In It for the Long Haul” category, April, 2023

Publications:

“The Touch” was included in Quilted Poems: An Ekphrastic Collaboration of Poets and Quilters, with specific mention in the forward, © 2021

It’s UFO Friday!!! Bring your UFO or your WIP (and your sewing machine) and stitch with other cherubs!! Seats are limited. It is advised to call ahead to see if seats are available. 757-808-5947

Cost: Free

This is month 11 Block. We will be watching Stephanie’s video and constructing the block together! We will have 2 sessions available per month for you to come by and stitch together our blocks! One of the sessions are on a Thursday and the other is on a Saturday! We will keep the sessions at 4 people! Therefore, it is important to let us know which day you would like to attend!

From Quilt addicts Anonymous and QT Fabrics

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!!

Remember how fun it was to look through a kaleidoscope as a kid?  Well, now you can enjoy making the Kaleidoscope Block of the Month quilt design by Quilt Addicts Anonymous.  Featuring Spotsy by QT Fabrics, the tone-on-tone meandering dots bring a great textural look to the quilt.

The Kaleidoscope Block of the Month pattern designed by Stephanie Soebbing, the creator and owner of Quilt Addicts Anonymous. The color changes and 12 block designs make the pattern look difficult, but it can be accomplished by any quilter who can sew a half-square triangle.

This is a 12-month program for confident beginners.  The 96” x 96” size is bright and colorful with lots of movement.

There is a $25.00 Sign Up Fee.

It does include the Pattern Book which will be shipped with your first month’s fabric! Once you sign up, a link will be sent to you to enroll into the monthly subscription. The pattern book features 28 full color pages of step-by-step instructions for each block and final quilt assembly. You can also follow along with Stephanie with video tutorials. The link for the videos is provided in the pattern book!

The monthly subscription is $34.99 (plus sales tax and $5.00 shipping). If you are local, we will refund the $5.00 for shipping, if you choose to pick up.

Every month, once your credit card is charged, the fabric will be shipped for the corresponding month. At the end of the 12-month BOM, you can put all the blocks together and have a finished 96” X 96” topper!

Fabric included is for the entire topper and the binding. Backing and batting is not included.

This is month 11 Block. We will be watching Stephanie’s video and constructing the block together! We will have 2 sessions available per month for you to come by and stitch together our blocks! One of the sessions are on a Thursday and the other is on a Saturday! We will keep the sessions at 4 people! Therefore, it is important to let us know which day you would like to attend!

From Quilt addicts Anonymous and QT Fabrics

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!!

Remember how fun it was to look through a kaleidoscope as a kid?  Well, now you can enjoy making the Kaleidoscope Block of the Month quilt design by Quilt Addicts Anonymous.  Featuring Spotsy by QT Fabrics, the tone-on-tone meandering dots bring a great textural look to the quilt.

The Kaleidoscope Block of the Month pattern designed by Stephanie Soebbing, the creator and owner of Quilt Addicts Anonymous. The color changes and 12 block designs make the pattern look difficult, but it can be accomplished by any quilter who can sew a half-square triangle.

This is a 12-month program for confident beginners.  The 96” x 96” size is bright and colorful with lots of movement.

There is a $25.00 Sign Up Fee.

It does include the Pattern Book which will be shipped with your first month’s fabric! Once you sign up, a link will be sent to you to enroll into the monthly subscription. The pattern book features 28 full color pages of step-by-step instructions for each block and final quilt assembly. You can also follow along with Stephanie with video tutorials. The link for the videos is provided in the pattern book!

The monthly subscription is $34.99 (plus sales tax and $5.00 shipping). If you are local, we will refund the $5.00 for shipping, if you choose to pick up.

Every month, once your credit card is charged, the fabric will be shipped for the corresponding month. At the end of the 12-month BOM, you can put all the blocks together and have a finished 96” X 96” topper!

Fabric included is for the entire topper and the binding. Backing and batting is not included.