The Sew Bug

06/23/2026

✨JOIN US FOR A LACE DEMO!
Ever wondered how lace is made by hand? Drop by the museum on June 27 for live demonstrations and get your questions answered! Members of the Atlanta Chapter of the International Organization of Lace Inc. will be meeting at the museum.
MORE DETAILS HERE: https://www.sqtmuseum.org/events/2026/1/31/lace-making-demos-drop-in-n733k

*Included with museum admission. Plan your visit at sqtmuseum.org!

06/04/2026

DEAL ALERT! Accuquilt Go! Cutter $160 (new for $450!)
It’s a drive to Taylorsville, but this is an excellent used deal well worth the time!!!
https://www.facebook.com/share/18uhSbP89T/?mibextid=wwXIfr

06/02/2026

Deal alert! (For those who quilt A LOT!) Hobbs 80/20, 120” wide, 30 yd rolls 179.99!

Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 120" Wide Batting Roll - 30 Yards - HLBY-120 Size- 120" wide by 30 yards Shipped in a box to prevent damage. Hobbs Heirloom Premium - Linda's Electric Quilters

05/29/2026

Can’t decide what quilt batting to buy/order? I have samples of 14 different battings, 12 of them from a Hobbs Sample Pack from Linda’s.com, 1 Quilter’s Dream Select, and 1 Pellon. Send a message and we’ll make a time for you to drop by and check them out!
(Remember- I am not a retailer. I don’t sell fabric or batting, but I wanted to feel the difference in the products on the market and share my finds with you!)

05/19/2026

Great sale from Connecting Threads, the company that makes my favorite fabric. Check the clearance section! 🛍️

05/16/2026

✨✨ To celebrate the county’s 200th Anniversary this year, SQTM will be highlighting quilts and textiles made in Carroll County. If you have a family quilt or other textile we would love to borrow it for this exhibition!

Connect with us here: https://www.sqtmuseum.org/events/2026/9/19/carroll-countys-200th-anniversary-quilts

05/16/2026

SQTM is excited to announce its upcoming online charity auction, running June 6-20 2026! The auction, hosted at , will feature an array of items, including quilts, handmade art, an AccuQuilt fabric cutter and more. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit future exhibits, community programming, and collections management.

Members of the community are invited to register and participate! Preview items up for auction here: https://charityauctions.com/event/auction/1293

05/16/2026

Deal Alert!!
MSQC has a great sale on fabric and notions! This Budding Roses collection is lovely, and it’s even prettier at 40% off!

Charm pack of light purple, green, and pink floral and geometric prints. These dainty roses will add so much charm to your quilt! Budding Roses from Michael Miller Fabrics is filled with pretty rose bouquets and wreaths. Classic gingham, tiny dots, and petite bows provide the perfect complement. The...

04/24/2026

Janome Quilt Binder Set

I bought this set thinking I might enjoy using it instead of traditional binding. Used it once and it’s just not my thing! Could I have kept putting scraps together to practice? Sure. Do I really want to? Nope. Maybe you do!

Interested? Look it up, do your research, let’s talk. PM me. 💚

04/19/2026

Deal alert for those of you who sew A LOT! 1,100 yard spools, 3 different cool tone colors. The set of 3 is $12!

Keep on stitching with three-pack of high-quality Missouri Star Quilt Co. polyester thread at a low price you’ll love. It’s perfect for machine embroidery and can be used in a variety of sewing projects. Your memories are precious, so trust them to our long-lasting thread in a rainbow of vibrant...