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About Ruby Street Quiltworks

We are a quilt shop located three miles from the Washington State Capital in Olympia. We sell quality fabric, books, patterns, tools and art supplies to quiltmakers and other textile artists in the Pacific Northwest. We offer a variety of classes at all skill levels.

We invite you to:

Take a Class:
View our class listings by clicking on the Classes tab above.

Visit us:
100 Ruby Street SE, Tumwater WA 98501. Click here for a map to our location.
(Hours: Monday - Saturday 10-6, Sunday 11-3)

Call us:
360-236-0596

E-mail us:
staff@RubyStreetQuiltworks.com

Read our online journal:
"On Ruby Street"

Welcome to Ruby Street Quiltworks

"Chocolate and Roses for Your Lover"

The folks at Blue Hill Fabrics call this collection “Hot for Chocolate” but hey ... it’s February ... how about “Chocolate and Roses for Your Lover” or “Cinnamon Hot ... Hot ... Hot Chocolate?” Doesn’t that sound yummy and naughty? This collection is scrumptious. The cinnamon pinks (which range all the way down to ruby red claret) and chocolate browns are evocative of the Civil War era but they are vibrant, as they might have been when (Dear) Jane Stickle was making her masterpiece. The pinks, are dusted with spice and the browns are rich and delicious. This collection will appeal to both traditionalists and those on the cutting edge. See the entire collection by clicking here.

DEMO DERBY! 

On Presidents Day, February 15, 2010. We will be having another DEMO DERBY! We had so much fun with this event on New Years Day, we’re doing it again with all new demos! Linda will be showing a simplified, no waste method for making flying geese. Rebecca will review the basics of rotary cutting: safety, accuracy, fabric characteristics and some surprising things you can do with your old 8 1/2 x 24 inch ruler that may surprise you. Don't run out and buy that fancy new ruler until you check out this demo. Brenda will show you how to make those sweet Yo Yo Easter Eggs quickly and easily. Laura has a darling coin purse that makes use of those orphan blocks or showcases your fabric art. Earn buttons just for watching and trade ‘em in for free fat quarters. (You earn one button for watching each demonstration. Trade 3 buttons for one fat quarter or 4 buttons for two fat quarters.

Announcing our “first ever” Block Challenge featuring fabrics from Elizabeth’s Studio’s “Face the Music” Collection. 

We love this collection by artist Nicole Denise! It’s edgy, with a Mardi Gras Flair and a Bourbon Street rhythm, the perfect collection to inspire our “first ever” block challenge. You can see the collection by clicking here and check out the challenge details on the flyer by clicking here.

Quilts of Valor

On, February 2, 2010 twenty-five quilters with lots of energy and compassion for our service members, attended the first Quilts of Valor Group meeting. The group scheduled a sew day for March 2, 2010 from 11 – 5 at Ruby Street Quiltworks. New participants are welcome. If you would like to attend, bring your machine, or plan to help with pressing, cutting or binding. Some participants plan to work on their own Quilts of Valor projects, but group projects will be organized as well. All you need is concern for our soldiers and willing hands.

Western Washington Shop Hop

On your next visit to Ruby Street Quiltworks, pick up your flyer for the Western Washington Shop Hop which will be held June 23 – 27 this year. The shop hop website is up and you can visit it at: http://www.washingtonquiltshophop.com

Just Arrived on Ruby Street ...

..."With Love" by Sharon Evans Yenter from In the Beginning Fabrics. Just three pieces is enough to create something special for your sweetheart(s). Think about table wear (runners, tablecloths, napkins, romantic candle mats) cute kids outfits, pillowcases or gift bags. This collection is small but super sweet. Click here to see the entire collection.

... the shop sample for the "Civil War Homefront" collection is now hanging in the shop. It is even more beautiful than the photo. Stop in and see it in person. The entire collection is available in the shop and we have a few kits to make this gorgeous quilt. Click here to see the entire collection.

 ... a herd of Elephants! This collection is gorgeous. Click here to see the entire collection. 

... a breath of spring! Arlene Neely of Rabbit's Haven brings us "Nana's Garden," her premiere fabric collection! Arlene’s signature style, using soft watercolors and stitchery motifs, translates perfectly to these lovely fabrics. A unique panel print and coordinating large repeating stripe both feature the familiar Rabbit's Haven bunny motifs, created with faux stitchery. The supporting prints include three unique rose designs accented by delicate stripes, gingham checks and polka dots. All are offered in a delicate palette of green, yellow, pink, white and soft beige. Use the bunny prints along with the coordinating patterns to create lovely springtime quilts as well as sweet children’s items. The coordinates can be used to create romantic bed and bath ensembles – duvet covers, bedskirts, curtains and more! Add a special touch to your project by using the motif outlines as a guide for your own embroidery. Click here to see the entire collection.

If you plan to do your own stitching, look for the wonderful "Cosmo" Embroidery Floss, arriving soon at Ruby Street Quiltworks. We have the full selection of 92 colors of the "Multiwork" two strand floss on order. This is the premium quality floss recommended by the expert designers at Rabbit's Haven, Crabapple Hill, and other embroidery design studios. Many of you know we are very picky about our thread and we picked "Cosmo."

Winter is the perfect time for handwork. Purchase the panel of this sweet collection (shown above) and start embroidering now. You will have a lovely hand stitched piece to work into a quilt well before spring. More of Arlene's patterns are on the way too. Get your needles ready to stitch something special for spring.

... a new collection by one of our favorite designers. Sherrill Kahn has been creating award-winning drawings, paintings and fiber art work for almost forty years. Her work can be found in many private collections throughout the world. She loves to weave, quilt, airbrush, bead, sew, knit, crochet, draw, paint and create with rubber stamps. In addition, Sherrill makes creative books, innovative jewelry and dolls, she paints and decorates every surface imaginable, and she constantly explores new materials and new techniques. She lives by four simple words "Have Fun" and "What If?" Her newest collection is called Chasing the Rainbow. I fell in love the earth tones, a departure from her more well known jewel tones. Check them out at Ruby Street Quiltworks. Note: If you are taking the "Walk About" class, this fabric would be smashing in a Walk About Quilt! Click here to see the Earth tones available in the shop. 

2010 Class Schedule

We are adding new classes all the time. Make sure to check our class listings to see what's new. If the class of your choice is filled, make sure to get on the waiting list. We may schedule another session if there is enough interest. Click here to see our class listings.