Oh what a fantastic 2 weeks we have had with the return of the Carolina Shop Hop! THANK YOU to all who participated. We sure enjoyed seeing you all and catching up with previous hoppers and meeting new ones. We had nothing but FUN every single day! We could have never made it without our sweet volunteers! MANY thanks to everyone who helped us greet folks, stamp passports, demonstrate our notion, and keep the refreshments stocked. Y'all are awesome! I want to thank my AMAZING staff for always going above and beyond. As usual, my schedule got crazy and I had to make a few trips to SC and my son had knee surgery. Girls, y'all are by far the best and I will never be able to tell you how much you truly mean to me. We will be drawing for prizes next week so stay tuned for those announcements! It's time to start planning your 2022 Carolina Shop!

JUST ARRIVED! Beautiful New Wool Kit!

ATTENTION! NEW Tucker University Classes! The last day to register is Saturday, July 24th. We have to know how many WONDERFUL TOOLS and other goodies to order! Grab a friend and sign up for this fun, educational, class that will make your quilting so much more accurate!

AND for all you Tucker Graduates - Sharon will be offering a class to make this beautiful quilt,"Argyle"!

This is a 2-day class. To sign up you MUST have and know how to use your Tucker Wedge Star Tool. In other words, you must have been in our previous Tucker University Class. For the two-day instruction, Sharon will guide you through making these blocks and get you well on your way to finishing this beauty! "Argyle" 2 Days of Instruction - $45 plus supplies November 2 & November 9 10:00 - 3:00

T-Shirt Quilt Class This class is full but we are taking names for a waiting list!

T-Shirt Quilts have become a popular way to create a personalized treasure. It's like taking a walk down memory lane! It's the perfect way to preserve all those shirts you've been saving that you just can't get rid of. A quilt made from all those t-shirts often tells the story of someone's high school or college years. It might represent sports played or in my case, all the schools where I taught. A t-shirt quilt becomes a memory that can be enjoyed and passed down from generation to generation. In this class we will make a basic t-shirt quilt using 9 or 12 t-shirts. You will learn how to stabilize and trim your t-shirts and assemble them to make a lasting memory for someone you love! T-Shirt Quilt Class Tuesday, August 3 10:00 - 3:00 $20.00 Plus Supplies

Collage Quilt Class Collage in quilting is a layering of fabrics to create and design a one of a kind quilt. This style of quilt making allows you to be creative with a wide variety of fabric prints you will choose to fit your own personal style. It's fun and lets you exercise your imagination! You will choose between three different patterns, each containing three different patterns. During this class, Debbie will teach you the easy process of creating a small collage quilt. You can use your newly acquired skills to make lots more of these unique and beautiful quilts!

Collage Quilt Class Tuesday, August 10 10:00 - 3:00 $40 - Includes Pre-Fused Fabrics Other Items to Purchase Include: Pattern, Background, Pattern Ease, and Glue

Crazy Quilt Class Always wanted to make a Crazy Quilt? Create crazy blocks with the templates in this Creative Grids set. All of the pieces can be cut from those odd sized scraps in your stash or choose your favorite line. The tips are trimmed when needed so the pieces sew together perfectly every time. Embellish the seams, if desired, with your favorite decorative stitches and threads. Make an entire quilt or sew them into a scrappy, decorative border. Crazy Quilt Class Thursday, August 19 10:00 - 3:00 $50-Includes a Set of Creative Grids Scrap Crazy 6 Templates AND Free Pattern!

"Goodnight Irene" Quilt Class

"Goodnight Irene" has become one of our very favorite quilts! We first made this beauty in our Sassy Scrappers Club. It became so popular with staff and customers. Then we got a few requests to have a class. So here ya go! Join us to learn a fun way to create those 16 patch blocks and create either a real scrappy quilt or maybe a little more controlled quilt using your favorite line. No matter what you decide, this is a fun and easy quilt to put together! "Goodnight Irene" Quilt Class Wednesday, Sept. 1 10:00 - 3:00 $25.00 Plus Supplies (Pattern Included in Class Fee)

We are expecting lots of beautiful new fabric! The delivery dates were supposed to begin in July and that didn't happen. We're hopeful that these will start arriving any day! Here are some of the fabrics we're impatiently waiting on!

NEW Block of the Month starting in August! "Reflections" by Kaye England from her upcoming line, "Memories" This Club is FULL! We have a waiting list if you are interested.

Reminiscent of a scrappy sampler, this colorful queen size quilt (88x88) contains a variety of traditional blocks, from log cabins to Dresden fans. Each month for ten months, we will meet and you’ll receive directions and fabrics from the Memories collection by Kaye England for Wilmington Prints for a section of the 88” x 88” quilt. Join now for $10 and we will charge your credit card each month on the day of class or you may pay in full and save $50. As most of you know, shipping has been a nightmare and just about everything is delayed. Our goal is to begin in August and finish up in May, 2022. Attending classes is not necessary but we will schedule one or two for each month of the sew along. Your monthly kits will include all fabrics for making the top and binding. Backing is sold separately. 8 1/2 yards suggested. Reserve your kit by calling the shop or stopping by! Reflections Block of the Month August 17 - "Reflections" BOM Club (tentative date depending on shipping) $29.99 per month OR $249 One Time Fee

The name is similar to our Carolina Shop Hop but this is a brand new event! The "All Carolinas Shop Hop" spans throughout all of North Carolina and South Carolina. We are SEW excited to add this fun event to our calendar! Here is a link to the new website where you can find more information. All Carolinas Shop Hop

One fabulous, fun, and friendly quilt shop business for sale! Sassy Stitches has been my heart for 5 years now. I have made lifelong friendships and learned so much from all of you. My goal was to have a bright, friendly place for quilters to gather and fellowship, sew, and have tons of fun. It is a happy place where we care about each other and learn together. The craziness that began in 2020 in our nation caused us to close for 6 weeks and of course that had an impact on my business. As we reopened after that 6 weeks, business slowly but surely has been picking up! We are in the middle of our 2021 Carolina Shop Hop and business is booming! Over the last five years, we have grown our customer base and the numbers show a substantial increase in business from the previous owner. The new owner of this business will be stepping into a nice setup! We have everything ready for the first ever "All Carolinas Shop Hop" coming up in October and November. Your customer base is established and solid. I will be available to the new owner(s) to help if the new owner(s) so desires. I might even want to teach a little! This business gets into your heart and soul. The people! Oh my goodness the people. We have cried with widows, we have prayed with those facing illness, we have rejoiced for new babies, and we have loved on many of you as we share in your quilting adventures and personal lives. You have also loved on us and it has been one of the most rewarding times of my life. Should you be interested in becoming the new owner of this awesome quilt shop, please respond to this email with your contact information. Please don't contact me unless you are seriously considering purchasing. Until I sell the shop, there will be business as usual. We will carry on with classes, add some new ones, set up our clubs, and see what the future holds. I could never thank you enough for supporting me and the shop over the past 5 years. Please know that each and every one of you have touched my life and I will never forget it! I give God the glory for our success. I've experienced more fun and love than I could have ever imagined. It has been a great "next chapter" after teaching school for many years. With much love, Lindy

Club & Class Schedule

July 25 - Basketry 102 Prep Day July 26 & July 27 - Basketry 102 July 28 - "Christmas in July" Book Club July 29 - Sassy Stitches SUMMER RETREAT! July 30 - Sassy Stitches SUMMER RETREAT! July 31 - Sassy Stitches SUMMER RETREAT! August 3 - T-Shirt Quilt Class August 5 - Sassy Stitches SUMMER RETREAT! August 6 - Sassy Stitches SUMMER RETREAT! August 7 - Sassy Stitches SUMMER RETREAT! August 9 - NEW TUCKER UNIVERSITY CLASS Begins! Tucker University 101 August 10 - Collage Class (More info next week!) August 11 - FAB 2 August 12 - Christmas In July Book Club August 13 - QOV Sew Group August 16 - Tucker University 101 Project August 17 - "Reflections" BOM Club (tentative date depending on shipping) August 18 - Christmas in July Book Club August 19 - Crazy Quilt Class August 20 - Sassy Strippers August 26 - Christmas in July Book Club September 1 - "Goodnight Irene" Quilt Class September 6 - CLOSED September 7 - Tucker University 201 September 8 - FAB 2 September 9 - Christmas in July Book Club September 10 - Tucker University 201 Project September 17 - Sassy Strippers September 21 - "Reflections" BOM Club September 23 - Christmas in July Book Club September 27,28,29 - Sassy Stitches "Spinner Retreat!

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