08/14/2026
Summer is in full swing, and there is so much happening at Rachel Ann Quilts! We have exciting events, important deadlines, new shop information, and plenty of quilting inspiration to share with you.
👕 Last Chance for 2026 Rachel Ann Quilts Shirts!
It’s your last chance to snag a Rachel Ann Quilts LLC shirt featuring one of our two exclusive 2026 designs: Ripping Good Time and Quilt Laugh Repeat!
These special designs are available only through Rachel Ann Quilts and come in a variety of T-shirt and sweatshirt styles and colors, so you can find the perfect option for you!
All preorders are due by 2:00 PM on September 12th. Don’t miss your chance to get yours!
🍂 Sew, Laugh & Retreat!
Ready for some laughter, sewing, and dedicated time with friends? Join us for our Fall Retreat, September 20th–23rd at Quilting Legacies in Fond du Lac!
Choose the option that works best for you with daytime and overnight options available. Bring your projects, your friends, and your love of quilting for a fun-filled few days together!
Sign up by August 22nd to reserve your spot. We’d love to sew with you!
🚌 Adventure Here We Come!
Hop on the bus, relax, and enjoy the ride! Join us for a one-day coach bus adventure as we visit three quilt shops and the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts.
It’s the perfect way to get out, explore, shop, discover new inspiration, and enjoy a fun day with fellow quilters. Leave the driving to us and make some memories along the way!
Grab your spot and get ready for an adventure!
🍁 Fall Challenge Blocks
It’s time to get stitching on your Fall Challenge Blocks! All blocks are due August 29, 2026. We can’t wait to see what everyone creates!
Challenge Details
🧵 Open to all ages, genders, and skill levels
🧵 Choose one of the six Quilt Seeds – Stitch All Things Quilty patterns by Lori Holt:
✂️ Sewing Machine
🪡 Needle & Thread
☕ Tea & Notions
🧺 Iron & Starch
✂️ Scissors & Buttons
📍 Pins & Pincushions
Requirements
🧵 Finished quilt must be quilted and bound
🧵 Finished size: 29" × 25" (± ½" tolerance)
🧵 Include a piece of the Challenge Fabric—use a little or a lot!
🧵 Combine it with any fabrics, colors, or embellishments you like. Your creativity is the limit!
🧵 Enter as many quilts as you'd like!
Entry Fee
$10 per entry
September Voting
Throughout September, all challenge quilts will be displayed at Rachel Ann Quilts LLC for everyone to enjoy and vote for their favorite.
🏆 Viewers' Choice Award will be given to the three quilts with the most votes.
One vote per person
Voting is open to the public, so invite your family and friends to stop by and vote!
Get Started Today!
Stop by Rachel Ann Quilts LLC to pick up your Challenge Fabric and your Quilt Seeds pattern.
We can't wait to see your unique creation and celebrate the amazing talent in our quilting community!
🕘 Wahoo! We're Extending our Hours!
We’re excited to announce extended hours starting September 1st at our new location:
116 E Main St., Little Chute
We have a couple of convenient parking options.
-> Street parking on Main Street offers a zero-step entry.
-> You can also park in the Village parking lot behind the building, with approximately six steps inside the back entrance.
You may notice that the signage on the building still says Rustic Resque, but don’t worry—we’ve added Rachel Ann Quilts signs to each door to help you find us!
New Hours Starting September 1st
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM–5 PM
Thursday: 10 AM–8 PM
Friday: 10 AM–2 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–2 PM
We can’t wait to welcome you during our new, extended hours. Come see us at our new home in Little Chute, between Seth's Coffee and The Carpenter!
📦 Can’t Make It to the Shop? No Problem!
You don’t have to be local to shop with us! We offer U.S. shipping, so you can enjoy your favorite fabrics, kits, and quilting supplies from near or far—and have them delivered right to your door.
📦 Flat-rate shipping: $9.95 per order
🎉 FREE shipping: Orders over $99
Exclusions apply. Shipping available to the 48 contiguous states.
🧵 We’ll See You at the Madison Quilt Show!
We’re excited to be part of the The Great WI Quilt Show (https://quiltshow.com/) this year! Our bus trip is officially FULL, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun!
Come visit us at the quilt show and stop by Booths 315–316 to say hello, shop with us, and see what’s new. We’d love to see you there!
Dates: September 10–12, 2026
Location: Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
Booths: 315–316
Mark your calendar—we can’t wait to see you in Madison!
🎉 Save the Date—Grand Opening & 4-Year Anniversary!
October 3, 2026 is a date you won’t want to miss!
We’re so excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new location and our 4-year anniversary of having a brick-and-mortar shop! What better way to celebrate than with YOU—our wonderful quilting community?
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a special day filled with fun, shopping, and celebration as we celebrate this exciting new chapter and four amazing years of being part of the quilting community.
Save the date: October 3, 2026! 🎉 We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
🎄 Plan Ahead for Christmas Quilting!
Christmas will be here before we know it! If you’re planning to have a quilt longarmed in time for Christmas, please get your quilt to us as soon as possible.
Our schedule fills quickly as the holidays approach, and we want to make sure we have plenty of time to give your quilt the attention it deserves.
November 21st is the very last day to submit a quilt for completion by December 19th.
Don’t wait until the last minute—plan ahead and get your quilt in early!
🧵 Free Open Sew Continues!
We’re excited to continue offering Free Open Sew on Fridays and Saturdays! We love seeing all of you learn, create, encourage, and help one another.
Free Open Sew is just that—a free event where you can enjoy dedicated sewing and quilting time, work on projects that interest you, and connect with fellow creative friends. It’s also a great opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and learn from one another.
Registration is required, as seating is limited. Bring your project, your creativity, and your love of quilting—we can’t wait to sew with you!
August Classes and Events Calendar
Click calendar image for a printable PDF download of the Classes and Events calendar which includes the Free Open Sew dates. Perfect for on your fridge door!
Table Runner Kit of the Month Subscription
Join our limited Table Runner Kit of the Month Subscription and enjoy a new table runner kit each month. Plus enjoy an exclusive complimentary classroom day, each month, to gather with other kit subscribers and work on your table runners together.
Register now! Kits are expected to start arriving January 2027.
Click the image below for details and images of all 12 kits in the subscription.
⭐ This Month’s Deal Is One You Won’t Want to Miss!
Stock up on widebacks and save on your next quilting projects!
Buy 2 three-yard wideback cuts and save 20%!
It’s the perfect time to build your stash and get ready for your upcoming projects. Stop in and check out our selection of widebacks while the deal lasts!
🧵 Final Thought...
What’s a quilter’s favorite August activity?
Staying cool in the sewing room while adding to the fabric stash!
Thank you for continuing to support Rachel Ann Quilts through all of our exciting changes. We are so grateful for our quilting community and look forward to seeing you in the shop, at a retreat, on a bus trip, or at the quilt shows!
Hope to see you soon!
Rachel Ann & the RAQ Team
📍 116 E Main St., Unit C, Little Chute, WI
📍 RachelAnnQuilts.com (https://www.rachelannquilts.com/) | 📱 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram & YouTube
📍 Open Thursday - Saturday | 10am-2pm (Extended hours starting September)
Click here for an update from Rachel Ann Quilts LLC!
