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This is where we share outside information. Quilt shows, fabric estate sales, retreats, and machines for sale. Those items that are not marked FIQ are from other sources, guilds and museums.

Quilt Shows  and Museum info

​www.qfamuseum.org
703 South Second Street
La Conner, WA 98257
Exhibitions:​Link to exhibits. exhibits - PACIFIC NORTHWEST QUILT & FIBER ARTS MUSEUM
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Click link: membership - PACIFIC NORTHWEST QUILT & FIBER ARTS MUSEUM
FIQ Individual membership is $35/Year as we are a Guild Partner (There are many levels available)
This special membership rate is for active members of our current guild partners only.  To verify that you qualify, please make sure to check our Guild Partner List before selecting this level. 
  • Unlimited admission to exhibits and openings (except annual Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival)
  • One (1) Membership Card
  • Two (2) Guest Passes
  • 10% discount at museum gift store
  • and more
Please visit the museums website for more details. 
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Sew and Sits, Quilt classes and retreats


How to host a Sit and Sew? Any member is welcome to set one up.  Find a place with great lighting, capacity for plugging in multiple outlets, tables and invite members. If there is a charge for the room or place, we recommend letting members know and splitting the cost.

 April FIQ Sit and Sew by Sharon Exely

FIQ Sit and Sew hosted by Julie Anderson. No February or March sew days. Bring whatever is needed to work on your project, your lunch and beverage. There is no microwave. There is also a market next door and many eating establishments.  Please contact Julie Anderson if you will be attending since there is limited space.   360-540-0321         [email protected]


Calico Creations also has sewing days. Cost is $10.00
You may sign up on their website, email: opensew@calico stopping by the shop or calling. Open Sew in our classroom
Feb 21, 2026 - Apr 11, 2026
14 Seats available3 Sessions
February 21, 20269:00am - 3:30pm
March 21, 20269:00am - 3:30pm
April 11, 20269:00am - 3:30pm
May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 and Dec 19. 

Interesting Classes & Events

The Quilt museum always has wonderful classes going on. Check out their classes here: ​Education - PACIFIC NORTHWEST QUILT & FIBER ARTS MUSEUM

Special Message - Bruce Fairbanks
​If you were unable to visit the Artists and Filmmaker on November 13th, you can now view the documentary, "Veterans With Orders in Creativity", as it is now on YouTube.

Estate sales or Fabric sales
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Regular hours will be Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm at 115 Unity St., Suite 101 in downtown Bellingham.
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A few details to note before you drop-off:
Be sure to donate items in containers you’re willing to part with!
In order to keep our space organized and accessible, we don’t have the capacity to accept loose donations. Keep this in mind as you’re gathering things up!
Please limit donations to 2-3 boxes/bags MAX per drop-off!
We want your stuff, but we also want to accept from as many folks as we can. Share the love by keeping your donation runs light, but frequent!
We are no longer accepting bedding or drapery donations!
Unfortunately, we don’t have the capacity to accept or sanitize these bulky donations. We recommend bringing them to Habitat for Humanity or Goodwill instead.

Machines for sale

These sales will be between seller and buyer. FIQ is not a part of these sales nor responsible for these machines.
Bernina 325
$1100.00
Contact Julie Anderson: [email protected]
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Features:
  • Sew at fast speeds of up to 900 stitches per minute.
  • The semi-automatic threader
  • The freearm provides 6.3 inches of space to the right of the needle for large projects.
  • LED light ensures optimum visibility, easy-to-save settings, and a user-friendly display for seamless sewing.
  • Decorative stitches, cross stitches and more
  • 23 different decorative stitches
  • Select stitches easily at the touch of a button
  • Select your stitch on the touch screen
  • Customize your sewing speed
  • Super easy threading
  • Adjust the presser foot pressure
  • Always the right thread tension

  • BERNINA 325 is a small sewing machine packed with big features, making it an ideal companion for creative enthusiasts and DIY lovers with sewing speeds of up to 900 stitches per minute.
  • Its spacious freearm offers 6.3 inches of workspace to accommodate large projects, while the slide-on extension table adds extra room for tasks such as quilting.
    With 23 decorative stitches you can easily customize designs at the touch of a button
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