It's no secret

I have some fantastic news to share!

Because it's been a secret.

These three great girls, Audrey, Katie, and Sue

are going to open a Quilt Shop!  

Welcome Sew Katie Jean back to Lincoln, California

Opening April 2019

This was a bittersweet day.

Two of my beauties came with me to the shop.  Seeing it for the last time.  It looked very much like it did when I first moved in.

My wonderful friends also came

and helped take down my cute signs, and fixtures.

My girl is still tiny enough to fit into

some of the small empty spaces.

And so many of what little was left.  Filled up three cars.  Lots was donated, shipped off, and some will be listed on my etsy site.

last days

In case you missed it ~ here is an update on the last few days of my shop:

Birdie came in to pick up our last donation of 34 Pillowcases for Soldiers. Thank you ladies for your hard work on these!

Some sweet ladies had a cupcake, lemonade, and a nice chat! I love that about my customers. Such a great friendly group of ladies.

And the shop sold out of pretty much everything! Thank you so much for coming in and shopping. Whatever I have left will be listed soon on my etsy site.  Plus some other handmade and vintage items.

just 6 days

Time is running out! My last day in the shop will be

this Saturday, May 2.

Come in and help me clear out the shop.

I will be open during my regular hours.

50% Off Fabrics

50% Off Patterns

50% Off Books

50% Off Accuquilt Dies

50% Off Fat Quarters

I have loved seeing so many wonderful friends these last few weeks.  Thank you for all of your love and support!

The shelves are getting cleared out!

But there are a few great bolts left.

And we are also selling a few of the shop samples!

Thanks everyone who has come in and given me all of your

great wishes and hugs.

I am so lucky to have known so many wonderful ladies.

Store Closing Sale

My Store Closing Sale has gotten of to a huge start!

New discounts to begin on Wednesday, April 1.

Everything must go...Don't miss out on your chance to save big!

All Fabric (minimum 1/2 yard cuts)

25% Off

Patterns and Books

25% Off

Notions and Thread

25% Off

Quilt Kits

25% Off

Charms, Layer Cakes, and Jelly Rolls

25% Off

Fat Quarters

$2.00 each

Accuquilt and Go Baby
25% Off

Clearance Fabrics

50% Off

Store Samples and Fixtures

Priced as Marked

Thank you for all of your support for my 4 years at Sew Katie Jean.  You all have a special place in my heart as I look forward to the next phase of my life.

it's closing time

I have had my shop open for almost 4years.  It has been a wonderful time of teaching, learning, and making new friends!  I have loved getting to know so many of you.

My husband has been doing a lot of taking care of our house and family. He never tells me no and has been so supportive of me and my dreams.  With both of us working more than full time, something has to give. I have decided that now is the time for me to close my shop.

You have taught me so much in your generosity and support of my little quilt shop in Lincoln.  I will continue to quilt and sew.  I am also looking forward to cooking dinner every night, going to weekly baseball games, and taking the dog for a walk!

My last day open will be Saturday, May 2.  I will be having a huge sale - everything must go!  It is the perfect time for you to come in give me a hug, wish me the best, and buy fabric!

Thank you for all of your love and support.

easter weekend

SKJ will be closed this coming Saturday, April 4th.

I will be celebrating the holiday with my family.

I am especially looking forward to wishing my father-in-law,
Eldridge Trott, a happy 94th Birthday!

Happy Easter!

Our Quilty Fun, BOM 2015 is going strong!

So much cutting and kitting to do! And a fun technique to learn for this Flying Geese block from Lori Holt (block for March).

Here is a fun video of our sewing ladies!  I love hearing all of the talking and laughing going on during class time.  It's a really short video, but they are such a great group!

And here are two of my completed blocks, Apples and Twinkle Stars.  I finished my Court House Steps block, which I loved making.  Up next are the Baskets.  Just three of those to make.

If you would like to join in, there is room still available in the Thursday class.  It meets the 4th Thursday of every month at 10:00 - 12:00 pm.  Call the shop (916) 209-3930 to save your seat and a kit!

sweetheart

I hung up some sweet Valentine quilts in the shop today.  The pink/grey quilt is made with a charm pack.  The lots of hearts quilt is made using the Go Baby, and the red heart on the right was made as a gift from and Insta Gram mini quilt swap.

The Lincoln News Messenger came by and took some pictures too! I hope they end up in tomorrow's paper....  That would be neat!

And I played Dress-Up with my mannequin.  Isn't she the cutest! I used some vintage clothing patterns, that I have a ton of.  And a heart banner that my mom made last year.  If you see Bridget (the mannequin) come in and say hello!

Fabric Sale:

Thursday, February 12 - Saturday, February 14

15% off fabric on the bolt

20% off when you buy entire skinny bolt

10% off quilt kits

go baby!

My Mom, Donna, teaches in the shop about once a month.  She loves using the Go Baby from Accuquilt.  She seems to always be thinking of something new to make.

Here she is with her students from the Sweet Heart Table Topper class.  I love how these ladies each made it their own way.  Just using one color of fabric, making the topper oblong, or using brighter, deeper fabrics.  Each one is beautiful!

The next class is going to be the Shamrock Wall Hanging.  See how Mom used the Heart Die again!  So cute.

It measure 8 x 15. And will be great to make with a variety of green fabrics.  Or just one green batik, like in this one here.  We also added a few ladybug buttons.  I hear they are lucky too!

Saturday, February 14

10:30 - 3:00 pm / $10.

And you will even be fed lunch!

Call (916) 209-3930 or come in to register for this class.  You will receive a class supply list when you sign up!

apples

Are you joining along in our Block of the Month for 2015?  Classes are just $10 each month.  And the kit is $10.  Some months we will be completing two blocks, and some months three.  There are 20 blocks in all including the label for the back of your quilt.

Here is the finished quilt from Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet. 

This is our own version of the Apples block and the Twinkle Star block is right next to it.

You are also welcome to come into the shop and just pick up the kits.  We know you don't always have the time to sit and sew!

wrap and zap

Have you seen these cute bowl cozies?  They are little potholders that you can set your bowl in before you put it in the microwave. That way when you take out your hot bowl, you don't burn your hands.

Pellon came out with this new product that is microwave safe.  It is 100% natural batting that also helps to insulate.  Be sure to use 100% cotton fabric and thread as well.

There are a lot of tutorials online too.  Be sure to google one and use some of your favorite fabric scraps.  You can find the Wrap and Zap at SKJ for $7.99 a yard.

Christmas Wishes

I just added 20 bolts to my 50% off area!

Now through Wednesday, December 17 take an additional 10% off

That's 60% off

(incase you don't know the math)

christmas wishes

Christmas Wishes every Wednesday - new each week in December.

This Week ~ 15% off 
Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, and Fat Quarter Stacks
Wed. December 3 - Wed. December 10

We have some gorgeous pre-cuts from Moda and our own Fat Quarter stack collections. When you purchase one of them from our sale, you will also receive a pre-selected FREE pattern!

shop small

20% off Fabric on the bolt

15% off Quilt Kits

10% off Precuts, Patterns, and Books

Buy 6 fat quarters get 1 FREE

Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Every Saturday!

spotlight quilt class

Here is another upcoming quilt class!

This is a gorgeous Christmas quilt, made with our pretty center panel.  The pattern is called "Spotlight" from Mountainpeek Creations.

Saturday, December 6

10:00 - 2:00 pm / $30.

Teacher: Kathy Hilton

Come in to purchase your pattern, and register for the class. We will even help you pick out your coordinating fabrics!

kids sewing

This week SKJ is having two classes for Kids Sewing!

Monday, November 24
11:00 - 1:00 pm / $20.
Some sewing experience is required for this class.
Supplies:  two fat quarters (18 x 22), sewing machine, and accessories.

Tuesday, November 25
11:00 - 1:00 pm / $20.
Beginner friendly sewing class.
Supplies: Sewing machine, 

Call (916) 209-3930 or come in to register.

hung by the chimney with care

Every year at SKJ we host a Christmas Stocking Challenge.  This year will be our 4th Anniversary!  Look at our past winners!

We pick out a fabric for you to use in your stocking.  Last year it was the cute snowman fabric.

Our customers vote for their favorite stocking. And when the ballots are all counted, the winner gets a $40. gift card and a $20 gift card, for the second most votes.

The Christmas tree fabric from Riley Blake was our selected fabric for our 2nd year.

2012 our first Challenge winners! Love those polka dots!

And before Christmas our stockings are donated to the Lincoln Lighthouse Resource and Counseling Center.  They are then given to local families.  Doesn't it sound like fun!!

This is our challenge fabric for 2015.  Another cute Riley Blake print. For $5. you will receive a fat quarter. You can use your fabric in anyway to make your stocking. Pick out your own pattern and size.  Have fun and be creative!

Stocking are due back in the shop by Saturday, December 20.  Call (916) 209-3930 or come in for more information.

You can also visit my Pinterest board "stockings" for lots of inspiration!

pear quilt

If you follow me on Facebook, I recently took pictures of the Mini Pear Quilt in a shop in Downtown Lincoln.  I asked everyone to leave a comment of where the picture was taken.

Isn't it cute! Pictured among all of the sweet canned goodness of a little shop named Country Harvest.

If you left a comment and thought it was at Country Harvest, you had a chance of winning 1 yard of fabric!  And the winner was Adrienne!

She picked out a beautiful Kaffe Fassett fabric.  So I hope this shows you that good things do come from FB!  Just follow me there, and I will host another One Yard giveaway later this month!