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So now that you have your design traced on your fabric (or you can use a light box with light-coloured background), you are ready to fuse your applique pieces in place.  The pattern does not have an “order of fusing” …

It’s time to get stitching! The pattern insert regarding the applique process is on the back of the pattern picture. But most of this information is presuming that you don’t have the already pre-fused and pre-cut Silhouette applique shapes. With …

Over the holidays, I worked a bit on my quilt journal.  Actually, I should call it my Quilt Photo Album.  While it started out being an AQS publication called a Quilter’s Registry where you write comments about your quilt and …

When I was a young child, my grandmother received mail from her Arkansas friend every few months.  It was her last link to home, and inside would be a letter, newspaper clippings, and Li’l Abner cartoons whose humour was beyond …

We are thrilled to be participating again this year in the Row by Row Experience.  Our row shown above sums up what “Home Sweet Home” means to us.  Come in to the store for a free pattern.  If you would like to bypass …

Need a break from quilting?  Sometimes you just want a quick project, where you see results at the end of the day.  The Fold ‘n Stitch wreath will give you a lovely 3-D project that can be used as a …

When I ordered the fabric to make the Immortal quilt shown above, I had to go by the kitting requirements issued by the manufacturer for quantity.  The pattern wasn’t yet available to proof, so this was all stores had to rely on …

Hi Everyone, In May our store put 247 bolts of batik on sale for $8.99 per meter.  From every meter sold, $2 was for donation to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal. I am so thrilled with the huge …

Thank you to everyone who has brought in quilts and crocheted blankets for donation to Fort McMurray.  We are passing the 68 we have received (locally and from BC), shown below, to Erie Quilt Art Distributors who are providing storage …

In case you aren’t aware, the brochure for the Festival of Quilts held on May 28 and 29 at Heritage Park is now available online and at our store. The entry deadline for displaying your quilts (this is not a competition, …

Whoo-hoo!  The new class schedule up to June is on our website for viewing.  Click here or the picture for the link.  New for us is “Sewcials”.  Occurring most Mondays, and a few Sundays, join other “sewcialites” and enjoy the …

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday break with family and friends. The store will be closed from 5 pm on December 24th  to January 1st inclusive.  See you January 2nd! Linda Goh Along Came Quilting 6432-1A Street SW Calgary, AB  T2H 0G6 …