We just got back from International Quilt Market in Houston, Texas with lots of great new products for you. Stop by on your way to Festival or if you are not going to Houston join us for the best of market. Check out the blog at http://pinetreetrail.blogspot.com/ . October 31st come in your costume and get double the chances to win the gift basket with $250 in prizes including a gift certificate for $50. You will also get 21% OFF your purchase for Valerie's 21st birthday! We will have promotions each day of the shop hop and gifts for you!

The September Fair Days Shop Hop was a success. We have three excited winners of the prizes, Joanne E., Sherry C., and Lisa F. We had a great time and met some new friends. Lots of classes were held and many had sew much fun.
Coming up October 30th through November 3rd will be in the Pine Tree Trail along 59 Shop hop. On your way to and from the Houston International Quilt Festival (or if you just want to stay home)  stop by and get great deals, prizes, demos, and a chance to win a $200 gift basket that includes a $50 gift certificate. We will be back from market the weekend before and will show you the latest and greatest finds. You can find more information on the shop hop blog http://pinetreetrail.blogspot.com/ .

This is our Lil' Twister (5") wreath for this year. Pattern is free with purchase of the fabric.  Our new web page is up and running. We are still adding things to it. Visit us at www.lovebugfabric.com to see some of the items in our shop!

The shop hop is in full swing! We are having fun this September
 with games and prizes every day!

Prizes drawn at the end of the month will be:

1st Place: Quilting your quilt top with a panograph (edge to edge) up
 to 104" X 108" thread and batting provided
 (backing and binding not included) a $250 value. 

2nd Place: Quilting your quilt top with a panograph (edge to edge) up
 to 78" X 94" thread and batting provided
 (backing and binding not included)  a $150 value. 

3rd Place:  $100 gift certificate (for merchandise only).
 For each $10 you spend you get a ticket for the drawing
 to be held September 29th at 2pm. 

Hours for the Shop Hop!

Monday - Wednesday 10-5:30 Thursday 10-7 Friday 10-5:30 Saturday 10-3

Classes, Events and Sales:
Sat. 1st  Super Saturday Sale 20% off your purchase

4th,11th,18th,25th Fish for a discount on one item

5th - Beginning Quilting Class 2 -10a-12p with Melane

7th - Samantha's 21st (again) Birthday Party Favors for everyone.
       All Kids fabric 21% off

8th- Super Saturday sale 20% off fabric by the yard

10th Sew Simple Pineapple Class 10-1

11th Kaleidoscope 10-1 with Melane 

12th Beginning Quilting Class 3 -10a-12p with Melane

13th- Sandy's Garden Attic Window Class 10-1 &
        Christmas Tablerunner Class 6-8

14 - Fat Quarter Friday $2 FQ's

15- Super Saturday Sale 20% off Patterns

17th - Fall Tablerunner class 10-1

19th- Beginning Quilting Class 4 -10a-12p with Melane

21 - Bow-Tie Technique Sampler 10-12 with Melane

22- Super Saturday Sale 20% off Books & 
        Fall Tablerunner class 10-1

24- Kaleidoscope 10-1 with Melane

28- Fat Quarter Friday $2 FQ's

29- Super Saturday Sale 20% your purchase, prize drawing at 3pm

It's Time to Sew!

The Beginning Quilting Class starts tomorrow August 29th. It is filling up fast but we have a few spots left! This is great to learn how to quilt or brush up on your skills! Melane will be teaching you how to make a table runner from start to finish. She has created a new pattern for this years group! This class will meet each Wednesday 10am - 12 pm through October 17th. Cost is $45 Call for details. Size is limited so reserve your place Today!! Last years class was so fun, so don't miss out!

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I want to make this table runner and I know some of you that already quilt would like too also! We will be having a one day class to make this table runner soon! Let me know if you are interested and I will let you know when we have the class!

September Fair Days Shop Hop

It is almost time for the September shop hop! We are getting ready for our fun Under the Big Top! We will have games, prizes, and treats! We are giving away three prizes!
1st Place: Quilting your quilt top with a panograph (edge to edge) up to 104" X 108" thread and batting provided (backing and binding not included) a $250 value. 2nd Place: Quilting your quilt top with a panograph (edge to edge) up to 78" X 94" thread and batting provided (backing and binding not included)  a $150 value. 
3rd Place:  $100 gift certificate (for merchandise only). For each $10 you spend you get a ticket for the drawing to be held September 29th at 2pm. 
Visit the Blog to see all of the shops in this years hop! NO PASSPORT! Each shop has its own prizes!
http://www.septemberfairdays.blogspot.com/p/love-bug-quilt-shop-tx.html

The East Texas Shop Hop will start Monday July 2nd and last until July 14th. We will have fun games, snacks, and prizes. We will be giving away a gift basket and for each $10 you spend you will get a ticket for the drawing on July 14th. There are more prizes at the other shops and great prizes for completing the shop hop! Check out the blog at http://easttexasshophop.blogspot.com/ to get more details. Information will be added daily to the shop hop blog so check it often!

New Block of the Month Spring Bouquet by Laundry Basket for Moda. It features "Over the Rainbow" fabric from Moda!
Your kit will include Applique Silhouettes!
Applique Silhouettes are laser cut shapes with fusible steam-a-seam on the back ready to arrange and fuse. So don't let this stunning quilt intimidate you. Program will start August/September as soon as Moda ships them!
Space is limited so call soon! 

Twister class is coming May 17th 10a-2p or 6p-9p or May 19th 10a-2p. You will learn the technique and make your choice of projects. I have new patterns for the Twister! The class is $10 + supplies. This is designed to work with pre-cut fabric in 5" or 10" squares that means less cutting!  This is easy enough for beginners and fun for more experienced quilters. Look for more photos on our FaceBook page.

Another Fun Valentine Idea!

This is a fast fun tutorial from our friends at Missouri Star on how to make a heart quilt with charms. I have in stock Valentine charms that would work great on this project from Moda! That is what I used on the Heart Twister on my last post. 

We have the fabric that is from the same line as the charm pack to make borders, backings, and bindings.

Now it is time for me to warm up the longarm and start quilting. I loaded a quilt yesterday and made a pattern to quilt on it. I hope to finish quilting it today so I can get to a western quilt later in the week.

Happy Valentines Day!

This lap size would make a great gift for someone special! It would also make a great baby gift. This is made with the 5 inch Twister ruler. It is fast and fun! This pattern could be made using ten inch blocks to make a bed size for a girls room. I think it would look great in purple too! Come by and I will show you how to make this original design. I can show you how to create your own original designs using the twister!

Binding Tutorial's from some of the Best!

Stephanie and Linda of Stitched Together Studios show you how they bind a quilt.

Jenny Doan shows how to bind with a sewing machine. This is the way I have found to be the easiest for me to put binding on a quilt. I like to go fast and this is the fastest way I have found. For small quilts and wall hangings I generally hand sew the binding if I have enough time so no stitches will show.  

Let me know what your favorite way to apply binding! Do you know of a better way? I am always looking for new things to learn! If you know of a better video let me know.

Happy Binding!!! 

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Buck-A-Block starts Feb. 1st

Buck-A-Block is a fun program where you can get a block kit for $1. It's easy to participate. On your first visit you sign up at our store and purchase a pack of Thangles for $6. The Thangles are used to make all the blocks. You will choose your fabric colors and also receive your first block kit for $1.  Each block kit consists of two strips of precut fabric and the directions for making that month's block. You can go right home and sew your blocks. You get two blocks in reverse colors each month. You return each month and get your new block kit for $1. You can come in anytime during the month, but if you skip a month the price will be $3 for the month you missed. When you are done you will have twenty-four blocks. We also have finishing kits available so you can complete your twin size quilt. Make sure to purchase this kit early while the fabric is still available. In addition, you can get started on the finishing steps right away. 


We have two ways you can do this program. You can do it monthly as describe as above or weekly. If you choose to do it weekly we will start on Wednesday Feb. 1st and continue for twelve weeks. Stop by Love Bug Fabric and Quilting for more information or to ask any questions. 


Shop Sample 
School Spirit 

Red and Black

You can choose what color you want to make your quilt in from a wide selection in our store!