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What's sparkling at Quilt Connection, Etc. this month
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🎆 Celebrate 250 Years of America — One Stitch at a Time!
This year marks America's 250th birthday, and we're celebrating in true Quilt Connection fashion — with fabric! We've stocked our shelves with almost 100 bolts of patriotic prints, so whether you're piecing a quilt for the Fourth, dressing up a table runner, or just want a little red-white-and-blue in your stash, we've got you covered.
Browse classic stars-and-stripes prints, bold flag motifs, and fun Americana panels — including collections like Celebrate the USA, Stars and Stripes, Sew America, and Freedom Flight — in tones from crisp navy and cream to fireworks-bright multis. There's something for traditional quilters and modern scrappy stitchers alike.
Stop in or shop online to find your perfect patriotic palette — let's stitch together a little piece of history this year! Click the Patriotic button below to shop all the collections!
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Sew Long to $6.99 Clearance Fabric!
Over 100 new bolts added to clearance!!!!
July is your LAST chance to snag clearance fabric at $6.99/yard! Once August rolls around, these prices are heading up a smidge — so now's the time to dig through the bins, stock your stash, and grab those prints you've been eyeing. Whether it's for your next quilt-along or just because you can't resist a good deal, don't let this one slip through your fingers. Stitch fast, because these bolts won't stick around! 🧵✂️
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🚗 Hit the Road for the 5th Annual Quilt Dakota Shop Hop!
Mark your calendars, fellow fabric adventurers — the Quilt Dakota Shop Hop is back, running July 22 through August 28, and Quilt Connection is proud to be one of the stops along the way! This year's hop features 44 participating shops across North and South Dakota, so grab your road trip snacks and your stamp book — it's time to hit the trail!
Starting July 7, swing by any participating shop (including us!) to grab your $10 Shop Guide — and you'll get a FREE Quilt Dakota project bag just for picking one up. Stamps don't start until the hop officially kicks off on July 24, so be sure to register your guide online ahead of time using the code on page 2 for a shot at weekly prizes.
The more shops you visit, the more you win:
- 🧵 Visit 10 shops → Custom Villa Rosa pattern pack & keychain
- 🧵 Visit 20 shops → Quilt Dakota stitch tray
- 🧵 Visit 30 shops → 11-piece Henry Glass fat quarter bundle
- 🧵 Visit 40 shops → 5-yard Benartex fabric quilt kit
- 🏆 Visit ALL 44 shops → Everything above PLUS a $50 gift card to any shop on the hop!
That's over $200 in prizes for your stitching adventure! We can't wait to see you here at Quilt Connection, Etc. — come say hi, stamp your book, and find your next favorite fabric. For more information check out the Quilt Dakota website: https://www.quiltdakota.com/
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Escape to Quilt Connection’s
Needles & Peaks Quilt Retreat
Only 3 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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Beginning Quilting Class
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.
Cost: $100 for Five sessions
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Upcoming Date:
July 11, 2026- August 8, 2026 Session
Session Dates:
July 11, 2026
July 18, 2026
July 25, 2026
August 1, 2026
August 8, 2026
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Easy Angle Sampler (Twisted Tulips)
48”x48” wall hanging
What happens when you put four pretty tulip blocks in the center of a medallion wall quilt? Join me in this fun class to find the answer. Our finished quilt will also include Folded Corner blocks, Flying Geese and a ShooFly variation all made with the 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.
Cost: $25
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Date: July 11, 2026
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Easy Angle Border Battle
A pieced border workshop
Which border will be your favorite? In this class we will use the Easy Angle and Companion Angle to piece several border 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.
Cost: $25
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Date: September 12, 2026
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Sit & Stitch Wool Group
Join Us for Our Free Wool Appliqué Open Sew Day!
Calling all wool enthusiasts—mark your calendars for a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie! We invite you to our FREE Open Sew Day at Quilt Connection, happening every Thursday.
You don't want to miss stitching this summer. Our wooly friend and instructor Monica will be popping in to stitch with us!
Please note: This is not a class, and no formal instruction in wool appliqué will be provided. This event is for stitchers to gather, enjoy, and work on their own wool appliqué projects in a fun, social setting.
No need to sign up—just show up!
Cost: FREE
Time: 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Date: Thursdays
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UFO Pizza Night
Join us for an evening of sewing with friends, where you're free to work at your own pace on any project that sparks your creativity. Whether you're arranging blocks from years past, hand piecing or doing wool appliqué, even cross stitch, come get those UFO’s off the shelf and finished!
Cost includes pizza and the space to work, but please bring your own drink in a securely sealed cup. If you have allergies, feel free to bring your own food for a worry-free experience. Let's finish up those UFO’s and socialize together!
Must register so we can plan space accordingly and know how much pizza to order! Please let us know if you will need machine space or hand project seating.
We're excited to see this group of sewers come together to tackle some of your overdue projects!
Machine space is limited to make sure you call and reserve your spot or spots if you are bringing friends!
Cost: $10
Time: 3:00pm-8:00pm
Dates:
July 10, 2026
August 7, 2026
September 4, 2026
October 2, 2026
November 6, 2026
December 4, 2026
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Beginning Class, Husquvarna Viking, PFAFF, & Singer Machine Owner
Learn the basics of your Husqvarna Viking, PFAFF, & Singer machine. Free if you purchased your machine at Quilt Connection.
Class length depends on number of students and number of topics students wish to cover, it may go longer or shorter than times listed.
Cost: $40 for machine purchased outside of Quilt Connection, Etc.
Time: 10:30am-Noon
Upcoming Dates:
July 1, 2026
August 5, 2026
September 2, 2026
October 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
December 2, 2026
January 6, 2027
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Intermediate Class, Husquvarna Viking, PFAFF, & Singer Machine Owner
Learn the "finer points" of your Husqvarna Viking, PFAFF, & Singer machine. Free if you purchased your machine at Quilt Connection. We recommend you take the beginner class first.
Class length depends on number of students and number of topics students wish to cover, it may go longer or shorter than times listed.
Cost: $40 for machine purchased outside of Quilt Connection, Etc.
Time: 10:30am-Noon
Upcoming Dates:
July 8, 2026
August 12, 2026
September 9, 2026
October 14, 2026
November 11, 2026
December 9, 2026
January 13, 2027
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Embroidery Class, Husquvarna Viking, PFAFF, & Singer Machine Owner
Learn how to fully utilize the embroidery componet of your embroidery machine. Free if you purchased your machine at Quilt Connection. We recommend you take the beginner and Intermediate classes first.
Class length depends on number of students and number of topics students wish to cover, it may go longer or shorter than times listed.
Cost: $40 for machine purchased outside of Quilt Connection, Etc.
Time: 10:30am-Noon
Upcoming Dates:
July 15, 2026
August 19, 2026
September 16, 2026
October 21, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 16, 2026
January 20, 2027
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Serger Class, Husquvarna Viking, PFAFF, & Singer Machine Owner
Learn how to use your serger machine. Free if you purchased your machine at Quilt Connection.
Class length depends on number of students and number of topics students wish to cover, it may go longer or shorter than times listed.
Cost: $40 for machine purchased outside of Quilt Connection, Etc.
Time: 10:30am-Noon
Upcoming Dates:
July 22, 2026
August 26, 2026
September 23, 2026
October 28, 2026
November 25, 2026
December 23, 2026
January 27, 2027
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