If you are a quilter, or aspire to be one, you might have heard of Quiltville, a website dedicated to all things quilt-related. Quiltville Blog is run by Bonnie K Hunter, a self-proclaimed hopeless scrapaholic who loves to create beautiful quilts from scraps of fabric. But Quiltville Blog is more than just a website. It is also a blog, a newsletter, a store, and a retreat center.
In this article, we will explore the different aspects of Quiltville and how you can benefit from them.
Quiltville’s Quips & Snips: The Quiltville Blog
The Quiltville blog is where Bonnie shares her daily doings, tips, techniques, patterns, recipes, and other good stuff. You can follow her adventures as she travels around the world teaching workshops, lecturing, and meeting fellow quilters.
You can also see her progress on various projects, such as her famous mystery quilts, which are revealed in clues over several weeks. The Quiltville blog is full of inspiration, humor, and wisdom from a seasoned quilter who has been quilting for over 30 years.
The Quiltville blog is updated almost daily and you can subscribe to it via email or RSS feed. You can also leave comments and interact with Bonnie and other readers. The blog is a great way to learn from Bonnie’s experience and expertise, as well as to get a glimpse into her life and personality.
Quiltville’s Newsletter: The Updates
The newsletter is a notification-only email newsletter that Bonnie sends out occasionally to inform her subscribers about new patterns or books, flash sales, giveaways, and mystery quilts. The newsletter is not a chat group, so you can easily manage your subscription and opt out at any time.
The newsletter is a great way to stay in touch with Quiltville Blog and not miss any important announcements or opportunities.
You can sign up for the newsletter on the Quiltville website or by sending an email to quiltville+subscribe@groups.io. You will receive a confirmation email that you need to reply to in order to activate your subscription.
Quiltville’s Store: The Products
The store is where you can find Bonnie’s books, patterns, tools, fabrics, and other items that she recommends or uses in her quilting. You can browse through the categories and see the descriptions and prices of each product. You can also read reviews from other customers and see photos of their finished projects.
The store is powered by Shopify and accepts various payment methods, such as credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. You can also use gift cards or discount codes if you have them. The store ships worldwide and offers free shipping on orders over $100 within the US.
The store is a great place to shop for quality products that will help you make beautiful quilts. You can also support Bonnie’s work by purchasing from her store.
Quiltville Inn: The Retreat
The inn is Bonnie’s newest venture and it is a retreat center for quilters located in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. The inn is a historic farmhouse that has been renovated and furnished with modern amenities and quilting equipment. It can accommodate up to 12 guests in six bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. There is also a spacious dining room, a cozy living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a laundry room.
The inn has two large sewing studios with cutting tables, ironing stations, design walls, sewing machines, rotary cutters, rulers, mats, and other supplies. There is also a library with books, magazines, patterns, and DVDs for quilters to enjoy. The inn has Wi-Fi access throughout the property and a smart TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime in the living room.
The inn is surrounded by scenic views of the mountains and the river. There are outdoor spaces for relaxing, such as porches, decks, patios, fire pits, hammocks, swings, and gardens. There are also nearby attractions for exploring, such as hiking trails, waterfalls, wineries, antique shops, and historical sites.
The inn offers various retreat options for quilters who want to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in their passion. You can book the whole inn for your own group of friends or join one of Bonnie’s hosted retreats where she will teach you some of her techniques and tricks. You can also book individual rooms if you want to meet new quilters and share your experiences.
The inn is a dream come true for quilters who want to have fun, learn new skills, make new friends, and create amazing quilts. You can check the availability and rates of the inn on the Quiltville website or on Airbnb.
Some of the Mystery Quilts on Quiltville are:
- Frolic: A colorful quilt that uses 2″ and 3.5″ scrap strips and some coordinated yardage. The clues for this quilt were released from November 29, 2019 to January 15, 2020. The finished size is 82″ x 82″. You can find the pattern here.
- Rhododendron Trail: A floral-themed quilt that uses various sizes of scraps and some background fabric. The clues for this quilt are being released from November 26, 2021 to January or February 2022. The finished size is not yet revealed. You can find the first clue here.
- Orange Crush: A summery quilt that uses 2″ and 3.5″ scrap strips and some coordinated yardage. The clues for this quilt were released from April 1, 2008 to June 1, 2008. The finished size is 72″ x 90″. You can find the pattern here.
These are just some examples of the many mystery quilts that Bonnie Hunter has designed and shared on her website Quiltville. You can browse through her archives and find more mystery quilts that suit your taste and skill level. Mystery quilts are a fun way to challenge yourself and use up your scraps in creative ways.
Conclusion
Quiltville Blog is more than just a website. It is a community of quilters who share their love for quilting and learn from each other. Whether you visit the blog, the newsletter, the store, or the inn, you will find something that will enrich your quilting journey and make you happy. Quiltville Blog is a treasure trove for quilters and you are invited to explore it and enjoy it.
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