The Black Hills Quilt Guild Show is this weekend — and what a wonderful reason to finally exhale! With those beautiful quilts out the door and on display, it's time to relax, recharge, and maybe stop to smell the roses (or admire some fabric). Wishing everyone a wonderful summer ahead!

A Summer Pause for Strip Club We will be taking a break from our Saturday Strip Club gatherings for the summer months — June, July, and August. We know how much everyone looks forward to those get-togethers, and we will miss them too! But summer is a busy season for all of us, including here at the shop, and a little pause will give everyone — including our team — a chance to breathe and come back energized in the fall.

Something BIG is Coming in July! 🎉 Here's some exciting news I just have to share. During one of my late-night, can't-sleep, thinking-about-the-shop moments, it suddenly hit me — Quilt Connection has been around for 30 years! After a little digging, I confirmed it: Quilt Connection, Etc. opened its doors three decades ago, and I personally have had the joy of being part of this amazing shop for 25 of those years.

That deserves a party — and that's exactly what we're planning! We're still working out the details, but a big celebration event is coming in July. Watch your inbox and our social pages for announcements. You won't want to miss it!

Service Department Notice 🪡 Please note that our Service Department will not be accepting sewing machines for repair or service during the first two weeks of July. Tracy and Dave are working hard to catch up on current machines and need a little breathing room to do their best work. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding — they'll be ready to help you again soon!

Here's to a summer full of sunshine, stitches, and celebration. 🌸

Quilting and Sewing Classes

For all classes please bring your sewing machine and manual unless description says no machine needed.

Stop or call the shop for the class supply list.

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Service Schedule

July 1-12

We’re currently taking a short summer pause in our service department to catch up on repairs and give our technicians some well-deserved time to focus on the machines already in our care.

We will not be accepting any new sewing machines for service until after July 12th.

This summer catch-up will help us come back stronger and provide the excellent service you’ve come to expect from us. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

If you have a machine already in service with us, rest assured it’s in good hands. We’ll reach out as soon as it’s ready.

Thank you for supporting our quilt shop family! 🧵

Easy Angle Classes

with Pam Hultgren-Klein

Pam Hultgren-Klein grew up with quilting literally in her hands — and in her family. As the daughter of Sharon Hultgren, the creative mind behind the beloved Easy Angle Tool, Pam learned early that the right tools make all the difference in bringing a quilt to life. What began as childhood lessons at the cutting mat blossomed into a deep, lifelong passion for the craft. Today, Pam brings that rich heritage and hands-on expertise into every class she teaches, helping quilters of all skill levels discover the joy of precision, creativity, and the timeless art of quilting. When Pam teaches, she's not just sharing techniques — she's sharing a legacy stitched with love.

Twisted Tulips Class

Project Size: 48"x48" wall hanging

Date: July 11, 2026

Time: 9am-3pm

Cost: $25

What happens when you put four pretty tulip blocks in the center of a medallion wall quilt? Join me in the fun class to find the answer. Our finished quilt will also include Folded Corner blocks, Flying Geese and a ShooFly variation all made with he Easy Angle and Companion Angle. We will use tints and shades of your favorite color blenders and prints to make this top ready for a wall in your home or the back of your couch.

If you don't already own the Easy Angle we have them for sale at the store.

Border Battle

A pieced border workshop

Date: September 12, 2026

Time: 9am-3pm

Cost: $25

Which border will be your favorite? In this class we will use the Easy Angle and Companion Angle to piece several borders which you might use around a favorite single block or a pretty panel. Maybe you are part of a Round Robin group and you need some new ideas for the next round. This class will help you! When our day is done, you will have 18" samples which could be put together as a table runner or simply a set of samples, ready to inspire the edges of your next quilt.

If you don't already own the Easy Angle we have them for sale at the store.

Summer Dates

3pm-8pm

$10

June 5th

July 10th date change due to the 4th of July

August 7th

Cost for all 5 Sessions: $100

Time: 9:30am-12:30pm

Dates:

July 11, 18, 25

August 1, 8

Come learn the basics of quilting while constructing a small baby quilt. You will leave this class knowing how to choose and use thread, needles, cutters and rules, and how to choose the best fabrics for your project. You will learn how to construct a nine patch and half square triangle blocks and how strip piecing makes block construction easy and fast! All of this is done while meeting new people and enjoying being a part of the quilt community in a small group. Space is limited so sign up soon! Only 8 seats available.

Our first class will meet without our sewing machines

A sewing machine in good working order and the manual

¼”presser foot or know how to move the needle for a ¼” seam allowance

Walking foot (optional)

Size 80/12 needles

100% Cotton grey or beige thread – I recommend Aurifil thread

Straight pins

Rotary cutter, ruler and mat

6 ½” x 12” acrylic ruler with 45 degree line on it

Creative Grids 9” seam guide

45 or 60 mm rotary cutter with a sharp blade

Fabric Requirements

We will talk about fabric at our first class.

Basically, we will use 4 different fabrics for our quilt. The amount is dependent on what size you would like to

make.

For the small quilt:

2/3 yd for the background

2/3 yd dark

3/8 yd for second dark

¼ yd for centers of nine patch

¼ yd inner border

½ yd outer border

2/3 yd binding

If you wish to make a bigger quilt we can talk about how much fabric you will need.

Prior to class:

Practice a quarter inch seam by sewing two 2.5"x 5" strips together along the 5" side. The finished piece should measure 4.5" x 5". If your piece is wider than 4.5", your seam allowance is too narrow. If your piece is narrower, your seam allowance is too wide. Adjust your needle position accordingly accordingly.

If you have any questions please call Quilt Connection at 605-355-0178.

Escape to Quilt Connection’s

Needles & Peaks Quilt Retreat

8 Seats Left

3 Nights, 4 Days of Non-Stop Quilting Bliss

Stitch your way to serenity with Quilt Connection as your host! Join us for an unforgettable quilting escape where fabric transforms into art, and strangers become lifelong friends. Whether you’re a first-time quilter or a seasoned artisan, our passionate community welcomes you to explore, learn, and create in an inspiring environment.

2026 Retreat Dates

November 5-8th, 2026

Location:

Hyatt Place

525 Saint Joseph St.

Rapid City, SD 57701

(Across the street from Quilt Connection, Etc.)

Cost:

Retreat: $195 plus tax per person

Hotel: $119 (double occupancy) or (standard king)

Booking and Payment

Duration: 4 days and 3 nights

Capacity: 70 seats available

Cost: $195 plus tax per person

Payment Policy Full payment is required up front to complete your registration.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

60 days or more before the event start date: Full refund minus the $50 non-refundable deposit.
30–59 days before the event start date: 50% refund of the total paid amount minus the $50 non-refundable deposit (i.e., refund of up to $72.50).
Less than 30 days before the event start date: No refund.

You may transfer your spot to another attendee or to a future retreat with prior approval from Quilt Connection, Etc. The $50 non-refundable deposit may also be transferred to another attendee or retreat under the same approval process.

In the event the retreat is canceled by the organizers, a full refund of all amounts paid will be provided.

Waiver Requirement

All participants must sign a waiver of liability before the event.

Retreat Space

Elevate your quilting experience at our Needles & Peaks Quilt Retreat, located in the spacious Vista Ballroom of the Hyatt Place in Downtown Rapid City. Step outside and you’ll find yourself directly across from the renowned Quilt Connection Etc. - a quilter’s paradise boasting over 8,000 bolts of designer fabrics from around the world!

Sewing Space

Sew around the clock for 4 days!

Accommodates up to 64 quilters

Sewing Pods: Let us know if you have a group that would like to be seated together.

Individual 6-foot workstations for each quilter
Room to set up individual ironing/cutting stations next to your sewing machine.
Ample electrical outlets for sewing machines, irons, lights, and other devices.
Separate lounge area with large windows providing natural light
Multiple cutting tables with mats and basic rulers
Several ironing stations with irons
Design walls
Water station
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the facility

Lodging:

Enjoy your own King size room or share a double occupancy room with 2 queen beds with a friend. Participants are required to book their accommodations through Hyatt Place. Upon registration for the retreat, a booking link will be emailed to all attendees for easy reservation. Please ensure to follow the link provided to secure your room.

Breakfast:

Staying at the Hyatt? Wake up to a free Breakfast served every day at The Breakfast Bar in the hotel where you’ll find a wide variety of options from fresh fruit, yogurt, and granola, to eggs, hash browns, waffles and more. Or choose to walk to Tally’s Silver Spoon, Speed Goat Express Coffee Co. or The Sour Bakery, all across the street from the Hyatt.

Lunch & Dinner:

Savor convenience and flavor at the Hyatt Place’s The Placery, nestled in the lobby bar. Enjoy a curated selection of affordable, delectable dishes that cater to every palate.

For those seeking culinary adventure, step outside and explore Downtown Rapid City’s vibrant dining scene. With an array of top-rated restaurants just steps away, you’ll find everything from Mexican cuisine at Que Pasa? Cantina to classic American fare at The Firehouse or a bit of Irish flair at Paddy O’Neills.

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Each month we try to add free patterns from different fabric companies. Click here to check out the free patterns. Add them to your cart and check out like any other order. No need to add multiples and you can add more than one type of pattern to your cart and check out with all of them at once!

Take me to the FREE Patterns!

Service Notes

When you drop a machine off for service we will send you an email when it's complete. If you think your machine might be done but haven't received and email please check your spam or junk mail folder. If you see an email from Quilt Connection please mark it as not Spam. You should then get emails from us in your inbox from that point forward.

If you have service related questions for Tracy call the shop or email him at QuiltConnectionService@yahoo.com