Friday Fun Fact: Shop Hop!

What's a Shop Hop?

So we've mentioned the upcoming Shop Hop, but what does that really mean? 

Several stores are joining together to create a fun event that supports local businesses! From the Shop Hop website:

The All Minnesota Shop Hop brings together sewing and quilting enthusiasts from across Minnesota and neighboring states. The event will run April 1 through May 31 in 2023. The All Minnesota Shop Hop Magazine is your guide to all things about the event, participating stores and sponsors. The Magazine also includes valuable patterns, projects and articles along with the official passport and maps.

Each participating store offers the exclusive Shop Hop fabric, along with other give-aways, raffles and prizes. Participants have their passport stamped at each store they visit to qualify for additional prizes. 

Learn more at the Shop Hop website!

Friday Fun Fact: Fashion Week MN!

Next week is Fashion Week Minnesota! 

Not familiar? Here's the scoop from their website:

Fashion Week Minnesota is a media platform created in 2015 that celebrates, connects and inspires the local fashion community.

Our flagship event series, Spring Fashion Week and Fall Fashion Week, take place every April and September with a lineup of diverse, engaging events that include fashion shows, presentations, panel events and shopping events.

Fashion Week Minnesota’s year-round programming includes educational panel events, shopping events, and social media content that spotlights local fashion designers, makers and retailers.

Visit fashionweekmn.com for full details!

So much good stuff!

 School has started! Thank you to all who donated school supplies for Keystone Community Services. We collected so much that it took more than 1 trip to get it all there!

Our clearance continues! New items added and additional markdowns taken up to 75% off! PLUS McCall's patterns $5 (in-stock only)

COVID-19 - Sewists you can help!

3-24-20 Updates on mask sewing:

For availability of free kits,
Keep an eye on our emails, website, and social media pages.

You can keep working on mask sewing with materials you have at home, or stop by our store to purchase materials. Please remember:

 - Elastic is in short supply. Instead, you can use ties, made of fabric, bias tape, or cotton twill tape. Each tie should be 18" long.

- Remember to use 2 different fabrics for the inside and outside - tightly woven 100% cotton for the outside and flannel or other soft cotton for the inside.

- Use the PATTERN AND DIRECTIONS HERE.

Please check the Blue Cross blog post here for additional info, including WHERE TO DROP OFF YOUR FINISHED MASKS.

Many of you may have seen the grassroots efforts to sew masks in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. With the scarcity of masks and the reports of health care workers doing without, it is time to help where we can.

Instructions and drop-off points for the CDC-approved design, ok’d by Allina Health, are available at sewgoodgoods.org

If you would like to use fabrics you currently have in your “resource center”, please note the following guidelines:

Be sure to use fabric that is 100% cotton (tightly woven for the front, flannel or other soft 100% cotton for the back). If you have any doubts about the content of your fabric, please do not use it. (Treadle staff can assist you in determining fiber content.)

Please prewash all fabric on hot and dry on high heat. This step is to ensure pre-shrinkage. Area providers will sanitize the masks.

You will note the instructions involve the use of elastic. If that is not available, you can use fabric ties (self-made ties, twill tape), one in each of the four corners. Each tie should have a finished length of 18 inches.

We have also been working to find more 1/8, 1/4, and 3/8” elastic. If vendors ship as promised, we should have renewed supply on Thursday March 26.

Thank you in advance for your generosity. Treadle customers are the best!

Michele Hoaglund and all the Treadlettes

Grand Old Day is Sunday, June 2!

Join Treadle for Grand Old Day! 

Sunday, June 2 from 11-5!

Saturday and Sunday Pre-cut Oilcloth Special!
Save on our most popular sizes!
Plus, pick up a $5 coupon good for the rest of June!

Pre-cut 47" x 47" Square (1 1/3 yd) for $12!
Pre-cut 47" x 81" Picnic Table size (2 1/4 yd) just $20!
We make it easy - just grab and go!

We'll be demonstrating how to stitch our cute and easy appliqued kitchen towel kits!

Buy one kit, get one FREE all weekend!

Plus, members of the Historic Recreation Society will be at the store to chat with you about vintage sewing!

We'll see you this Sunday, June 2nd!

Find Waldo at Treadle!

Where's Waldo? On Grand Avenue of course! Treadle is joining other local businesses in this fun Waldo hunt!

To get started, visit any participating business to pick up your Waldo Passport. Collect stamps at each store you find Waldo and turn in your passport to The Red Balloon bookstore for a prize!

Read the full details here! Then start looking!

Visit Treadle at Grand Old Day!

Grand Old Day is Sunday, June 3. We're making history!

For the first time in over 25 years, Treadle is joining the fun!

Extended Hours: 10-5
Embroidery Demo - Kits available!
Free fat quarter for the first 50 customers!

Please note: parking in the neighborhood is limited as this is one fabulous street festival! Plan accordingly. For more info visit the Grand Old Day page at: grandave.com/grand-old-day/

Grand Meander Event!

Grand Meander is this weekend! Join us for a charitable crafting event! Saturday December 2 from 10:00 - 5:00.

Craft & create to benefit others! Stop by to help us sew reusable tote bags, courtesy of Sew Good Goods, for Keystone Community Services food shelf. Sew Good Goods is a local non-profit that embraces the notion that in creating and giving hand-crafted goods a unique connection is made and shared.

It's free to participate! Stay a few minutes or a few hours. All materials & machines provided.

 DON'T SEW? Please consider donating toiletries and personal care items to fill the tote bags. We will be collecting donations through the end of the day Sunday, December 3.

Plaid Friday All Weekend! Nov 24-27

Plaid Friday & ShopLocal Saturday sale! All Fabrics on sale + Wear plaid for an additional off!

Friday Nov 24 - Monday Nov 27.

Sewing Expo!

Visit Treadle at the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo, Nov. 9, 10, & 11 at the Doubletree Bloomington!

Enjoy 3 days full of classes, shopping, and sewing fun! Treadle has a huge booth this year with plenty of new, exclusive fabrics for sale!

Come to a special Fashion Sewing Club meeting - happening all three days at the Expo! Wear or bring something you've made for a chance at a fabulous door prize! The Material Girls will also be at the Treadle booth during the Expo to answer your questions and help you get inspired.

Weekend Event with Kenneth King

Two weeks until Kenneth King is here!

Friday September 22 - Sunday September 24

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and be inspired by the Elvis of Haute Couture. Choose from two all-day classes or an evening lecture (really, just a party in disguise!)

There will be door prizes, great stories, and a chance to see Kenneth’s garments up close.

Plus, attendees will enjoy a 15% discount on all purchases at a private shopping party at Treadle on Saturday evening. Come for refreshments and get help with fabric selection and inspiration from Kenneth himself!

Register at the Textile Center for classes and lecture. Click here for registration info!

Then call Treadle to register for the private shopping party at 651-698-9690.

Treadlette Tuesday: Roberta Recommends "Inside Her Clothes"

Treadlette Roberta wrote recently: "If you get a chance, check out 'Inside Her Clothes' at the Goldstein Museum of Design, in McNeal Hall on the U of M's St. Paul campus.

"32 garments from the museum's collection are displayed - many of them inside out. Several garments are completely hand-sewn, complete with beautifully executed seam finishes (who needs a serger?!). See clever, concealed closures and interesting infrastructure. Some garments have been altered or restyled several times. Some designed to create no waste of fabric. A fascinating exhibit. If only you could touch the garments!"

The exhibit runs through September 3, 2017. There is no charge, but donations are accepted.

Paws On Grand

Stop in for treats for your canine best friend & check out 20% off cotton prints with critters, too! Dogs and their well-behaved owners on leash are always welcome at Treadle Yard Goods Open Sunday 1:00 - 5:00.

Grand Old Days Summer Meander

Grand Old Days Summer Meander is Saturday June 4!

Shop & sew at Treadle Yard Goods to benefit Sew Good Goods, a local non-profit dedicated to donating high quality hand-crafted items. Purchase a pre-cut pillow case kit for $12.50, or 2 for $23.00, and Treadle will donate $7.00 from each kit sold to Sew Good Goods.

Sew it up right away if you like! No experience necessary. Sewing available in our classroom from 10:00 - 1:00. Sewing machines and expert help provided. Pillow case kits available all day 10:00 - 5:00.

Plus 20% off all 45” cottons Friday June 3 & Saturday June 4!

We will be open our regular hours, Friday 10:00 - 6:00, Saturday 10:00 - 5:00, but closed Sunday for the Grand Old Days big event.

Grand Old Days Summer Meander

The Grand Old Days Summer Meander is Saturday June 4! Shop & sew at Treadle Yard Goods to benefit Sew Good Goods, a local non-profit dedicated to donating high quality hand-crafted items. Purchase a pre-cut pillow case kit and sew it up right away if you like! No experience necessary.

Sewing available in our classroom from 10:00 - 1:00. Sewing machines and expert help provided. Pillow case kits available all day 10:00 - 5:00.

Grand Meander this Saturday!

Visit Treadle this Saturday, December 5th during the Grand Meander!

We will have delicious cookies and free sewing and craft demos in the store. Stop by and learn how to make some great holiday decorations and gifts!

Here's our Saturday demo schedule:

11:00 Holiday fabric garlands

12:00 Felt ornaments

1:00 Infinity scarves - a great gift!
        Ribbon bows
        Christmas tree napkin folding

2:00 Personalized pillowcases

So meander on over, and find something wonderful at Treadle Yard Goods.

Plaid Friday SALE!

Forget Black Friday, shop Plaid Friday! On Friday, Nov. 27, local business are going plaid!

Shop local this year, and stop by Treadle Yard Goods for your holiday shopping! You'll find ideas and supplies for all the handmade gifts on your list, plus luscious fabrics for holiday party wear, snuggly winter coats, and so much more.

Enjoy 20% OFF all regularly priced fabrics on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

We will be open regular store hours all weekend: 10-6 on Friday, 10-5 Saturday, and 1-5 Sunday.

Visit Treadle at The Expo!

Click Here for more information!

GRAND OLD DAY - TREADLE CLOSED

TREADLE WILL BE CLOSED SUNDAY, JUNE 7, FOR GRAND OLD DAY FESTIVITIES

Check out the Grand Avenue Business Association's website for a list of what's happening during this fun event - Grand Old Day 2015! 

The Happy Bicycle - new book and signing event!

Treadle is excited to host a book signing with local fabric designer, patter creator, and author Kathy McGee of Hemma Design! Enjoy some yummy treats from The Oilerie, chat with the author, pick up your copy of the book, and get inspired to make some fun bike accessories!

The book is packed with great ideas and patterns. From bags and baskets to seat and helmet covers, you'll find projects that are practical as well as just darn cute! Here's a little peek.

It's all happening Saturday, November 8th, 4-6 pm at Treadle Yard Goods!