Visiting my daughter in Waco, Texas for a few days...and you know the first thing I had to do was go to The Silos for Alabama Sweet Tea and Silo's Baking Co., cupcakes....YUM! YUM!  YUM!  Sugar overload, but oh so good!!  I'll diet in January!

What's New @ Creekside Quilting?

  Join us on a 12 Days of Quilt-mas Virtual Shop Hop Starting December 1st. Julia has organized this shop hop with 11 other shops accross the United States for 12 full days of fun!! Each night from December 1 - December 12, 1 quilt shop will host a live sale on their Facebook page at 7pm CST. Head here for more information and links to each shop! Mark your calendars for this fun event that you can enjoy right from your living room!

 BATIKS are arriving by Anthology!  These colors are scrumptious and the fabrics are 100% quality cottons! Take a look at our Anthology Batiks HERE

 Jen Kingwell Designs Champagne Christmas Pattern is not brand new to the store, but it is an easy whip up before the holiday!  This sample bench pillow is made with batik fabrics and will brighten any area of your house!  You can order the pattern HERE

This Jen Kingwell Designs pattern would make a great BOM and use up so many scraps! Anyone want to volunteer to lead this BOM?  The finished quilt measures 60x60. You can order your pattern HERE

  Do you have a Singer Featherweight that needs to be oiled, greased, and polished?  Michael Rice is going to be in our store on Tuesday, December 14th to provide this service.  Please pre-register your spot HERE and bring your machine in between 10 -10:30am on Tuesday, December 14th. Space is limited so you must register in advance.  Thanks!  Check out our Featherweight products HERE

 We will be having a Customer Appreciation Day on December 31st from 10 am - 3 pm.  A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone and your loyal support of Creekside Quilting!  Receive 40% off one item of your choice.  In the store, we will have prizes and games throughout the day!  Online orders, use the coupon code THANKYOU40 (with no spaces).  Excludes Pfaff Sewing Machines, Quilter's Select Rulers, and limited to 2 yards of fabric.  Come join us for a fun day!

  What?  A New Year's Day Sew-In?  Yep!  Wear your (appropriate) pajamas, grab a friend, and let's begin the new year with sewing and friendship.  Snacks, beverages, and aspirin will be provided throughout the day.  Register HERE to reserve your table.

What's New in Our Wool Department?

  We have a new local pattern designer in the store and we love these pillows! They are just darling and festive for the holidays! The pattern is called "Tis the Season Swan and Ornaments" by CBC Patterns and can be ordered HERE

 Harvest Garden is a new book by Kathy Cardiff!  Each pattern is simple designs, yet very elegant!  Check it out HERE

  Buttermilk Basin 10 Holiday Penny Ornaments Pattern is new to the store!  It goes perfectly with the

  Buttermilk Basin Ornament Extravaganza II Book!  You can order the pattern HERE and the book HERE

  This Sue Spargo Heart to Heart Bag measures 10x7.5 and could be made with or without the zipper...in case you are a person who just hates putting in zippers!  You can order the pattern HERE

What New with Pfaff?

SALE!!  November 28th through December 23rd, all Ambition and Expression line sewing machines will be 20% off MSRP!  Read more HERE

Pat, our sewing machine technician will be at the store on Monday, December 6th and December 20th for cleaning and light repairs.  So bring your machines in this week and get in the que for cleaning on Monday!

What Else is Going on at Creekside Quilting?

  NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 15TH pull a bulb off our Giving Tree and bring in the product and receive on account a $5 coupon to use later.  You can receive a $5 coupon for each product you bring in!  Each bulb has an item the local shelters are in need of for the upcoming winter season.  You can also donate by buying the product on Amazon, send the product to the shelter and email me a picture of the invoice, and I will get you the $5 coupon on your account.  There is a nice selection starting of items under the tree. 

  It's HERE!  Our 2022 8-month BOM is up and kits are being cut!  Join Julia and Karen T for 8 months of fun sewing!  Together, they will have videos online, a private Facebook group, and a session or two in person and on Zoom!  It should be an exciting 8 months putting together this striking quilt by designer Charisma Horton! Kits include the pictured fabric from Maywood Studio's Shadow Play. Join us in one of three ways:

1. Join us on a fun 8-month journey for $29.99 per month + shipping. Each month, you will get your fabric, pattern, and a small free gift! Subscribe HERE.
2. You can pre-order your pattern and kit HERE for $235.99 before Thanksgiving at our pre-sale price! Kits w/ patterns will ship at the first of the year.
3. You can READ MORE HERE order just the pattern HERE 

  We are raffeling off our 2020 Stitch Pink store quilt and ALL proceeds from this raffel will go to the National Breast Cancer Foudation.  You can purchase tickets for this raffel online HERE  $1 per each ticket OR $5 for 6 tickets!  Help us support a good cause and have a chance to win our store 2020 Stitch Pink Quilt!

  Frosty Goes to Town is a 7 month block of the month starting February 2022.  This block of the month is machine applique, or could be needle turn applique or could be done with wool applique!  The Block of the Month comes each month with the pattern for the month and the fabric kit.  We are using cottons and not wools for the kit. 

You can register to join us each month HERE 
OR register for a one time purchase all fabric and patterns HERE 
OR you can have a kit where the fabric is laser cut out with fusible....eliminating a very big step in the process!  Order your laser cut kit HERE. 

The quilt as you walk in the front door, so come see how cute it is and join us for this seven month BOM!

What's Happening Around the Store in December?

View the December calendar HERE

***Heads up that many groups have decided not to meet in December or changed their date, so please check our calendar for updates***

  Friday, December 3rd at 1pm is UFO Club and this year we are doing it a little differently!  Come any last Friday of the month and pay $2 to particpate for that day.  The first $1 will go towards meeting your goals and the second $1 will go into the kitty for our year end party of prizes for our achievements!  You can come any month you want, set any goals you want, and collect your $1 back the next month with your met goals.  First month is always $2 and you wont receive your $1 back until you met a goal.  Come any month...no need to register!  

 Monday, December 6th is our last meeting for the TreeMendous Joy Sew Along at 10:30 am. 

  Pat will be in the store for cleaning and light repairs on sewing machines, Monday, December 6th and 20th.  Drop your machine in ahead of time to get in the que.

  Join Julia on Monday, December 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th for her Live Event at 4:30pm to see what's new in the store and get a first chance to order before the newsletter comes out on Tuesday morning. Download the app today! 

 Wednesday, December 8th at 1pm is Patchwork Sister's Book Club We are reading for the month of Gone but Knot Forgotten by Mary Marks.  Once again, she has captivated me and I can't put the book down!  Come join us for a lively discussion!

CRAZY  Challenge Group is Wednesday, December 8th at 2:30 pm!  

  NEW DAY AND ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN  Sit and Knit with Elaine on Thursday, December 9th starting at 10:30 am.  This club is open to anyone who likes to knit, and would like to knit with other knitters! This group is open to everyone so just come on in and join the fun!

  You won't want to miss our Flash Sale Fridays on December 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 31st at 9:30 am!   Using the app on Friday's, you will receive 35% off full yard cuts of fabric!  Then on Saturdays, you can purchase the remaining fabric in the store at 25% off!  Get the app, watch Julia live at 9:30, and get the best deal in the Midwest for the day!

My Favorite Color is Moda BOM Saturday, December 11th at 10:30 am. Last one for the year, so come bring your finished tops/quilts for show and tell!

  Clothesline Club Monday, December13th at 1 pm.  This group is full.

  Michael Rice will be at the store on Tuesday, December 14th to oil, grease and polish Singer Featherweight sewing machines.  You must pre-register for this service and then bring your machine in between 10-10:30 am on Tuesday, December 14th.

 Wednesday, December 15th is Mid Month Madness!  Bring those bags in one more time this year and stuff it full for a 15% off savings!

 Wednesday, December 15th is the Applique Sew-in Group starting at 10:00 am and lasting all day! This group is open to everyone, just come on in and join the fun!

 Singer Featherweight Club will be Saturday, December18th.  This group is full.

  Customer Appreciation Day Friday, December 31st from am - 3 pm.  40% off one item of your choice.  Online orders use the coupon code THANKYOU40 (no spaces). Excludes Pfaff Sewing Machines, Quilter's Select Rulers and limited to 2 yards of fabric.

With Covid ramping up again, please take advantage of our curbside pickup service.  You can order most items through our store website www.creeksidequiltingiowa.com, through our Creekside Quilting app, or give us a call.  We will love to help you anyway we can in getting your order processed to meet your comfort level. 

  Friday, December 24th we will be closed
Saturday, December 25th we will be closed
Friday, December 31st is our Customer Appreciation Holiday Open House.  Join us on the last day of 2021, for a fun and festive Customer Appreciation Event!  We will have games, prizes, refreshments and sale items!  Our hours on New Year's Eve are 10-3.
Saturday, January 1st we will be closed to the public, but open for our New Year's Day Sew-In

Looking forward to seeing everyone online Wednesday, December 1st at 7pm for the first day of the Quiltmas Virtual Shop Hop!  Keep stitchin karen steggerda