Welcome to The Fabric Center in Morris, Illinois. As one of the largest quilting shops in the Midwest, we carry more than 7,000 bolts of top-quality quilting cotton, as well as a large assortment of quilting patterns, quilting books, and quilted accessory patterns. We also carry Robison Anton threads, Gutermann threads, Exquisite threads, and Mettler threads. We carry the Jenny Haskins product line, including Jenny Haskins thread, Jenny Haskins stabilizer and Jenny Haskins patterns, books, and CDs. We also carry Brother sewing machines and Janome sewing machines as well as Brother sergers, Brother embroidery machines, Janome sergers, and Janome embroidery machines. We recently added many machines from the Juki serger line, as well as Juki sewing machines and the Juki Quilt Virtuoso Pro! Come see our amazing selection of fabrics, machines, and more at our easy-to-find shop -- two miles south of Interstate 80 and two blocks west of Illinois Route 47 on the corner of Main Street and Liberty Street.
The Fantastic Juki 2200 QVP Longarm Event!
The Fantastic Juki 2200QVP Longarm Event!
You've always wanted one -
here is your chance to see it in action!
If you already have it -
come and learn more from a Juki National Educator!
This FREE seminar will be presented by Karen Pharr, National Educator with Juki International. A nationally known teacher and award winning quilter, Karen will show you everything about the Juki 2200QVP from set up to Computer Automated Quilting with Juki QVP Quilt Motion.
This Longarm Event will be presented 2 days
Choose the one best for you!
May 7 OR May 8
Morning Session 9:30 - 11:30 am
Lunch Break 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Afternoon session 1:00 - 3:00 pm
(We will have recommendations for great lunch places close by)
Call The Fabric Center now to sign up!
Space is limited!
815-942-5715
here is your chance to see it in action!
If you already have it -
come and learn more from a Juki National Educator!
This FREE seminar will be presented by Karen Pharr, National Educator with Juki International. A nationally known teacher and award winning quilter, Karen will show you everything about the Juki 2200QVP from set up to Computer Automated Quilting with Juki QVP Quilt Motion.
This Longarm Event will be presented 2 days
Choose the one best for you!
May 7 OR May 8
Morning Session 9:30 - 11:30 am
Lunch Break 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Afternoon session 1:00 - 3:00 pm
(We will have recommendations for great lunch places close by)
Call The Fabric Center now to sign up!
Space is limited!
815-942-5715
Classes
Classes | |
| 04-11-2014 Brown Bag Friday Sew-In with Bonnie or Mary Pack up your projects and join us for these fun get-togethers! There is always lots of fun and laughter. Bring a friend and make it a girls night out! Cost: $ 10.00 | |
Kids Camp | |
| 06-16-14 Kids Sew Camp, 8-year-old Beginning with Katie Brummel Encourage your 8 year old's interest in sewing by enrolling her in Kids Sew Camp Cost: $ 100.00 | |
| 06-23-14 Beginning Kids Sew Camp, ages 9 and up, 2 weeks to choose from Encourage your young person's interest in sewing by enrolling her in Kids Sew Camp. Cost: $ 100.00 | |
| 06-30-14 Intermediate Kids Sew Camp with Katie Brummel Encourage your young person's interest in sewing by enrolling her in Kids Sew Camp. Cost: $ 100.00 | |
| 07-14-14 Intermediate Kids Sew Camp with Katie Brummel Encourage your young person's interest in sewing by enrolling her in Kids Sew Camp. Cost: $ 100.00 | |
| 07-28-14 Advanced Sew Camp For the experienced Sew Camp student to work on more advanced projects. Cost: $ 100.00 | |
Machine Embroidery Classes | |
| Beginner's Embroidery Club with Laurie Albrecht Monthly projects to get your better acquainted with your embroidery machine Cost: $ 20.00 | |
| Embroidery Club, Blue Group, with Laurie Albrecht Monthly projects to advance your machine embroidery skills Cost: $ 20.00 | |
| Embroidery Club, Purple Group, with Laurie Albrecht Monthly project to advance your machine embroidery skills Cost: $ 20.00 | |
| Embroidery Club, Red Group, with Laurie Albrecht Monthly project to advance your machine embroidery skills Cost: $ 20.00 | |
| Stitcher's Garden 2 with Laurie Albrecht This is a two block per month series which teaches you how to use your machine's features to embellish blocks. Each month the students will get two patterns and watch a lecture/demo on how to construct the blocks. You will learn how to use specialty machine feet and more! $20 per month, includes 2 patterns and class fee Cost: $ 20.00 | |
Machine Operation Classes | |
| 04-05-14 Quattro Owners Learn to use features of the Brother Quattro Cost: $ FREE | |
| 06-14-14 Basic Sewing Machine Skills with Kathy Knoederer This is for anyone who wants to know the basics of operating a sewing machine. Bring your own, or learn on our machines. Cost: $ 20.00 | |
Quilting Classes | |
 | 04-17-14 Rock Candy with Kathy Knoederer Choose a charm pack or several coordinating prints to sew this hexagon tablemat. Cutting the diamonds is easy using the NEW Sidekick ruler. Also learn how to bind the unusual angles. Cost: $ 24.00 |
 | 05-06-14 Cheese & Crackers with Mary Wakeley If you have mastered the basics of quilt construction you will whiz right through this great project from Atkinson. Pick your favorite fabrics and off you go! Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | 05-08-14 Kaleidoscope Runner with Kathy Knoederer This is a new "twist" on kaleidoscopes! Create fun and easy pinwheels with simple 9-patch blocks and CS Designs' Twister tool. Select a feature fabric with design repeat of at least 12" for your kaleidoscopes and main pinwheels. Coordinating fabric will make up the accents and backgrounds. No precutting required for the first session of class. Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | 05-10-14 Binding 101 and More with Mary Wakeley Learn the basics on binding and show you a few other ways to finish those tops off Cost: $ 24.00 |
 | 07-24-14 Quilt Camp for Grownups with Bonnie Clark Designed with the quilter in mind Bonnie has some great projects for this week of fun. In addition to each daily project you will be introduced to great techniques and tools. The last project of the week will be kept a mystery…and it is something you've probably never seen anywhere else! Projects for class will be on display February 1. Cost: $ 100.00 |
Sewing Classes | |
| 06-09-14 Sew Camp for Grownups with Bonnie Clark This week of fun is for anyone who wants to make some great small projects. All you need to know is basic sewing machine operation and Bonnie will show you the rest. Just starting out, or with sewing experience, you will have a great time learning new techniques and making fun stuff! Projects for class will be on display February 1. Cost: $ 100.00 | |