For many people, October comes with Halloween festivities, which for some, means seeking out the adrenaline rush of a spooky attraction. The Quilter’s Newsletter recently made reference to The Haunted Quilt of Poy Sippi, a patchwork quilt in Oshkosh, WI which, in 1963, was said to be haunted. The family who owned the quilt claimed it moved about the house on its own, was tugged off beds, and was at the center of other strange occurrences. On Halloween in 1963, a group of local women spent the night with the quilt to test the claims that it was haunted, but since nothing came of it, the myth slowly faded into local lore.
We’re a long ways away from Oshkosh in 1963, but if you’re thinking about trying your hand at making your own “haunted” quilt in Temecula, CA in 2016, a visit to Needle in a Fabric Stash may help. Featuring a wide selection of bright, fun, trendy, and modern fabrics, Needle in a Fabric Stash also offers patterns, notions, books, kits, and more. In addition, the shop offers classes for quilters of all skill levels and open sew times, giving you the opportunity to hone your technique and socialize with other quilters.
If you sew a quilt you want to send to out of town friends or family members, just stop by one of the PostalAnnex locations in Temecula. The friendly professionals can help you package and ship your gifts, and they will even compare shipping rates between UPS and FedEx to help you find the best rate and service.
With 88% of the private companies in the U.S. employing 19 or fewer employees (Source: U.S. SBA), we at PostalAnnex believe local businesses are vital to the health of the U.S. economy. Therefore, PostalAnnex is pleased to feature Needle in a Fabric Stash as our Featured Local Neighborhood Business and encourages locals to buy from local businesses.
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Sources: quiltersnewsletter.com “This Month in Quilt History: October”; Needle in a Fabric Stash Facebook; Needle in a Fabric Stash website