The Zig-Zag Corner Blog

Don't miss the opportunity to take a Hands-On Class with Kaye England! Kaye is an exceptional Fabric & Quilt designer, Master Quilt Piecer, and is an extremely gifted teacher. She has traveled all over the world learning and teaching and has curated an incredible amount of knowledge and skill to share with us. Kaye is fluent in teaching traditional cutting and piecing techniques, along with adapting them to Smart Piecing Ruler cutting and AccuQuilt cutting tools. In the classroom, she will be teaching the methods you want to learn the most to advance your skills. Receive instant feedback from Kaye as she watches you cut and learn. Work with the best tools - our classroom will have all the essentials you need to ensure a successful and fun way to learn about new techniques to make your sewing experience more enjoyable and hassle-free (including use of our BERNINA machines) Kaye is focusing on the techniques students are most interested in - precision cutting and piecing, pressi

Join the Hoffman Challenge 2024-25! There's no better way to celebrate than joining in on the 35th Annual Hoffman Challenge.  Our "Fresh Meadow" batik collection makes up the 2024-2025 Hoffman Challenge Collection. Hoffman Challenge participants are required to use a minimum of 5 out of 14 of these batik challenge fabrics in the body of the quilt top or garment in recognizable, but not necessarily equal amounts. While we love when you use Hoffman's fabrics, we invite you to use fabric from any manufacturer in addition to the required challenge fabrics. Ready to celebrate with us? Here's what you need to know. Fabrics are in-store now! BROWSE NOW Join the fun! We can't wait to see all of the amazing projects!  Learn more on Hoffman's website with this wonderful  2025-25 CHALLENGE BROCHURE! Start submitting entries online Mid-October 2024 Deadline for online entry submission January 15, 2025 Judging, catalog of entries, and creating trunks February-April 202

Be a Charter Member! Join the Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Palette Subscription. Explore Color Like Never Before! NEW! So you don't miss a single piece, we're offering a brand new TIM HOLTZ SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAM. We are throwing a Color Palette Party each month and you DO NOT want to miss the fun! It's hands on, there are prize drawings, and we will each have a gorgeous Standout Start Quilt top at the end of the 12-month program! We ONLY are selling 20 memberships! Limited to an exclusive club: 1) Each month, you will receive 1/2 yard each of 10 different new fabrics from this beautiful collection for $74.95. If you cannot make it to the Color Palette Party, we can ship it for $10 (or email us at info@zigzagcorner.com to come in for pick up at any time that month).  2) Your membership includes a Color Palette Tote Bag and 2nd Thursday Color Palette Party fun! Receive monthly instructions at our events - follow along and you will have a complete Standout Star quilt top at the