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5 Little Monkeys + Quilter's Select = a Beautiful Collaboration

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5 Little Monkeys + Quilter's Select = a Beautiful Collaboration

Level Up Your Quilting with 5 Little Monkeys & Quilter's Select! Hey quilting friends! We’re bursting with excitement to share some fantastic news and updates with you. If you've been following us, you know we're passionate about bringing you the best tools and techniques to make your quilting journey joyful and successful. And that's why we're thrilled to highlight our ongoing collaboration with Quilter's Select rulers! Why We Love Quilter's Select: If you've ever struggled with accuracy, visibility, or simply having a ruler that feels good in your hand, you know how crucial a quality ruler is. That's where Quilter's...

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Stars Over Asheville: Our Quilt Program to Support Hurricane Relief

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Stars Over Asheville: Our Quilt Program to Support Hurricane Relief

Quilty friends, we’ve got some exciting news here at 5 Little Monkeys Quilt Shop! After riding out Hurricane Helene and seeing firsthand the resilience of our community, we felt inspired to harness our collective quilting power for good. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Stars Over Asheville, our new quilt program dedicated to helping those in need in Asheville, North Carolina, following the storm. Why “Stars Over Asheville”? We believe in the power of coming together - especially when times get tough. The name Stars Over Asheville symbolizes a guiding light in the darkness and a reminder that hope and...

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Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts...and how you can help!

Posted by Kristen Stover on

Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts...and how you can help!

We don't need to spell it out...I'm sure you've seen the videos and photos...it's intense here, but we are resilient and we are moving forward. Your prayers and good thoughts mean the world to us. But there are other things that we also need, and if you have the means and ability, here are some ways (with links) you can help: To help the 5LM family stay afloat, a GoFundMe has been set up. Download the app so you watch and make purchases Purchase a gift card and wait 6 months before using it (more about this in this video) WNC Rural...

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Let's get Swept Away together

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Let's get Swept Away together

Have you been watching Angie's videos? If you have, you'll know that she's a huge fan (HUGE!) of Bloc Loc rulers. They make quilting with accuracy a breeze. The creator of the ruler, Janna Thomas, is also a very talented pattern designer, this Swept Away pattern is just one of her creations.  Angie has long been wanting to hold a retreat at 5LM, and it's happening! Angie is teaching this quilt in a three-day retreat. But get this...Janna Thomas is going to be there, too, as well as Marshall Dewell, to help make sure that all attendees get it right! Here...

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Queen of Diamonds Sip & Stitch starts soon!

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Queen of Diamonds Sip & Stitch starts soon!

  We love the Queen of Diamonds quilt, and we love to support our local breweries. We're combining the two and holding a monthly Sip & Stitch.   Bring your materials and your thirst, and we'll spend a couple of hours each month socializing, sewing, and supporting each other as well as the local breweries (a different pub each month).   FAQs When and where is this happening? The third Saturday of each month, from 4-7pm A different pub each month. Check our calendar for the location each month. We'll be setting aside a space where we can work. What...

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