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At Melfa's Uniques & Antiques 50% off all fabric and notions Vendor #10.

50% off all fabric, notions and quilting related items! Vendor #10 at Melfa’s Uniques and Antiques!

Opening around noon on 11/3/2025

I went last year—planning to go again. It’s a great show with free lectures and reasonably priced classes ❤️

Sales and new wares atMelfa's Uniques & Antiques! All fabric-including kits-is 20% off! Brought in new 1 yard packages including more batiks!! Also cozy afghans and some wearables! New plastic 12”x12” project boxes and zip bag set. Come check out the shop—booths have big sales going on! Get ready for Christmas by shopping locally and uniquely!!

Shop will be closed on 10/1 and 10/8. Will be available by appointment—waiting for the AC repair!

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Your worth as a maker is not measured by the number of projects you finish or how perfectly each stitch lines up. True fulfillment lies in the joy of the process — the moments when fabric meets thread, when creativity flows, and when your hands bring imagination to life.

Each piece you create, whether completed or not, is a reflection of your love for making. It’s about the laughter when something doesn’t go as planned, the pride when you master a new skill, and the peace that comes from simply sitting down at your machine.

So celebrate the process, embrace the imperfections, and treasure the joy that making brings. Because in the end, it’s not just about what you create — it’s about the happiness, confidence, and sense of purpose you find along the way. 💛

Shop will be closed on 9/10.
Melfa open Thursday-Sunday as usual.

This is an interesting way to do it!

Create a "Square-in-a-Square" Block with These Two Techniques! Ever wondered how to master the classic "square-in-a-square" quilt block? Simplyeilene is here to show you two fantastic techniques! Follow these tips to create your own beautiful blocks, perfect for pillows, pouches, bags, or coasters. Technique 1: Fold and Press Method This method is great for a precise, crisp finish. * Center Square: Start with your center square. Simplyeilene used a 2 1/2" acrylic square template to fussy cut a strawberry design for the middle. * Background Square: Cut your background fabric. To determine the size, add 3" to the size of your center square. For example, if your center square is 2 1/2", your background square should be 5 1/2". * Positioning: Lay your center square onto the background square, making sure the background square is on the diagonal. The center square should be perfectly in the middle. * Folding and Pressing: Use a piece of cardstock as a guide to fold over each side of the center square and press firmly. This creates your seam allowance. * Sewing: Stitch around all four sides with a 1/4" seam allowance. * Trimming: Once sewn, trim your finished block. Use the lines on your ruler to keep the square even, and trim 1/4" away from the corners for clean edges. Technique 2: Adding Outer Triangles This technique is perfect for expanding your block with contrasting fabrics. * Prepare Outer Fabric: For the outside square, cut two squares of fabric that are 1 1/2" larger than your finished block from Technique 1. If your finished block is 3 1/2", cut your outer squares at 5". * Create Triangles: Cut each of these two squares diagonally from corner to corner. This will give you four triangles. * Attach Triangles: Sew one triangle to each side of your square-in-a-square block from Technique 1. * Finish and Trim: Trim away any excess fabric and press your seams. Evenly trim your square, again ensuring you trim 1/4" away from the corners for a neat finish. And just like that, you've created a fun and versatile block ready for your next sewing project! #simplyeilene #sewingproject #sewinglove #sewingtutorial #tipsandtricks #zipperpouch #quilting #sewing

Added more 1/2yd pieces to the booth at Melfa "Uniques & Antiques".
Lots more than these!!!😁😁but i Love the polka dot!!!!

Open Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10-5. Sunday 12:30-5. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.