Quilt, sew, craft, and learn at InterQuilten of Traverse City, Michigan

Although our storefront is temporarly closed due to statewide Covid-19 restrictions, we are still open here, on our website, and mailing orders daily! Orders placed on line by 2pm will mail out the same day. Thank you for supporting your local small businesses.

We are not currently holding classes until after social distancing requirements are relaxed in Michigan.

FACE MASK UPDATE 3/30/2020

Munson Hospital IS now asking for masks, and the need is urgent! Nurses from Munson Hospital have contacted me and requested our help!

Masks are also needed for first responders. There are a lot of face mask patterns floating around out there, and not all of them will be useful to our caretaker heros! No one wants to invest time, energy or stash making something that can't be used.

Per these nurses' feedback - please don't make masks with elastic ear loops - their ears are being rubbed raw - and the elastic will not hold up to the repeated washings with sterilization products used! Ties are preferred. No flannel - it is too hot. Masks with a pocket - in which they can place a filter - are also preferred. These masks will be worn over the N95 masks to extend the length of time the N95 maskes can be used.

LET'S PUT THOSE STASHES TO GOOD USE!

Approved Patterns, vetted by medical professionals: (click to open and save or print, free to share)		Need a kit? If you wish to make masks for Munson and First Responders in the Grand Traverse Area, we have free kits available for curbside pickup here at InterQuilten. Kits include fabric, premade bias or fabric strips to make ties, and instructions. You may pick up kits for up to 8 masks at one time and pick up more when you return completed masks here. Please call ahead to arrange pick-up. 231-922-6766
Pocket Mask with Ties from InterQuilten
Pocket Mask from Seamstresses For Safety

Drop-off locations: Face masks may be dropped off at InterQuilten and also at the following:

Monthly Events and Stitch Clubs
Buttermilk Homestead Wool Club is the newest of our wool applique groups. We will begin this beautiful project in April. This club will meet once monthly, with one group on Thursdays, another on Saturdays. Monthly Kits will also be available if you wish to do it on your own, without the class. Please check our Classes page to see the project and sign up. Embroidery Club: If you enjoy the art of hand embroidery, or want to learn to embroider by hand, this group is for you! Each month, we come together to learn and practice new stitches and work on a small project, designed especially for this group. Finish them as small individual projects, or combine them into one larger piece. Pattern and prepared background fabric is included! Meets monthly, with Thursday and Saturday options. Sign up now, on our Classes Page Our Meadowbrook Acres Wool Stitch Club meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 11 am AND 2pm. This group will have their last class in May. UFO for Hand Stitchers: Yes, hand stitchers have Un-Finished Objects, too! Bring in your project, because this is your chance to get some help getting them done. Sue will be here to help you master the challenging stitches, troubleshoot project issues, and give you the help and inspiration you need to get it done! But if you just want to sit and stitch with us, that's OK, too! Sign up here.		Teach-Me-Tuesday March 10: Hexagons made easy Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. To reserve your seat for this free event, please go to our classes page and sign up. This class will cancel if fewer than 3 people have signed up by the day prior. Teach-Me-Tuesday is our FREE class on the second Tuesday of the month. Our mission is to present a variety of techniques and good, basic information helpful to quilters of all experience levels. The topic changes each month. No equipment or supplies needed. Bring a pencil, because you'll want to take notes! UFO Classes: Have a project that you need a little help with, or need motivation to finish? This is the place for you! You'll have a fabulous instructor (Jean or Nancy) to help you get over the hurdles so you can get that project done! Two tofour UFO sessions are offered each month, with dates and times varying. See our Classes Page. Bee Creative! This extremely popular monthly event is typically held on the 4th Thursday of the month, with Sessions at 10:00am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, and 6:00pm. Come and be inspired! You'll see 10 or more new projects unveiled and learn about the process of making them. Receive 15% off all patterns and notions featured or demonstrated. Get first dibs on classes for the coming month. Bring a Show-n-tell for an additional store discount! Sign up early, as some sessions can fill quickly!