April 2026 Newsletter
It's been a while since our last newsletter, so we want to fill you in on all the stuff happening at the store!
First, we wanted to share that earlier this year, Erin Matthew Sewing was awarded a $5,000 business grant from Target Alpena Development Corporation. Target Alpena is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting economic growth and supporting small businesses in Northeast Michigan. This grant enabled us to purchase items to enhance our new classroom and the store! We are so appreciative and blessed to receive this awesome opportunity. With the grant money, we were able to add Creative Grids cutting mats, new fabric display shelves, an awesome ironing board, a new cutting table, and some great Slimline lights for our classroom tables. We also were able to purchase two Viking Opal machines to be used in the classroom!
Stop in and see our beautiful new items!!
Classes
You can find the latest information on our classes on our Calendar, which takes you to links where you can view class details and register for classes right on the website! We also announce new classes on our Facebook page, so be sure to follow Erin Matthew Sewing and Quilt Shop | East Tawas MI | Facebook.
April 20 - Starting Quilting (10:30 am, Mondays)
This six week class will help you learn important quilting techniques. You'll make seven patchwork blocks, add borders, use simple straight line quilting and bind it. You will chose fabric during the first session. Each session is $20 ($5 class registration fee). You'll get a 20% discount when you purchase your materials at the store.
April 25 - Eleanor Burns' Kitchen Quilt Banner (10:30 am)
Peggi Williams is a certified Eleanor Burns Quilt In a Day instructor. You'll need 1 1/4 yards of background fabric, 8 fat quarters and 1 1/4 yards of ric rac. Raid your button supply for additional embellishments and enhancements! Class is $45 and includes the pattern book. (Note: Christi is doing hers in patriotic colors to celebrate the 250th anniversary!)
May 13 - Basic Sewing 101 (4:00 pm)
This class is for those who are new to sewing. Learn the basics of your machine operations, how to thread your machine, learn about bobbins how to clean your machine. Sew a simple project! Bring your sewing machine, accessories, thread and instruction manual.
May 23 - Kimberbell Patriotic Parade 1-Day Machine Embroidery Event (Virtual and In Person)
What better way to start off summer than a patriotic machine embroidery event Memorial Day weekend! You'll finish 3 projects that you can display immediately and through July. The event kit includes materials to make a pre-finished scalloped edge table mat, a plush patriotic watermelon and a bucket of fabric flowers. It includes the wooden riser to display it on, along with the metal bucket. SO cute! You'll need to provide stabilizer and thread. The class is $109. If you plan to attend virtually, let us know by May 1 so we can make sure your kit is shipped to you in time.
All Michigan Shop Hop
Summer means Shop Hop! You can pre-order your 2026 All Michigan Shop Hop Magazine now! We will have the Shop Hop exclusive fabric available in the store on June 1. The Tawas Point Lighthouse is featured!
New Fabric!
Coming June 1 - Tilda Something Blue! Tilda is hugely popular, and this beautiful new blue line will definitely be a new
favorite! We will host a Something Blue TRUNK SHOW July 7-15! Watch for reminders as we get closer to July.
We also have some wonderful new Cuddle fabrics, great for backing those snuggly quilts.
We look forward to seeing you soon! Thank you for supporting our small business!
