The Masquerade Costumes & Quilts

11/01/2024

Couple new things coming up you won't want to miss!
BLACK FRIDAY $10 open sew on Zoom and in Studio! All day Friday 10am - 6pm and BLACK Saturday 10am - 6pm - just $10 for each day to join the fun for as many hours as you like!
Antique Playground DEC 7th from 11am - 4pm - also $10 to come play on our hand crank and treadle machines to make string blocks and one piece mittens! All materials and pattern are provided by The Masquerade and all finished blocks and mittens get donated to the needy, homeless and Project Linus! A win, WIN for everyone! Check out the links in the comments below to sign up for any of these events. ;)

11/01/2024

Treat yourself this Holiday Season! For just $10 you can join our ZOOM open sew and get the jump start you need to pick up an old project - or finish a new one while visiting with other quilters across the country! Our BLACK FRIDAY special open sew runs from 10am - 6pm and then again on "black Saturday" for the same amount of time and the same great price! That's right - you can join for as long as you want on either day and get a ton of quilting done! Just go to TheMasquerade.net/shop and click on classes to find the Black Friday special that works for you!

10/31/2024

Happy HALLOWEEN! Stay safe while you are out there howling at the moon! LOL

10/29/2024

Afraid to take a ZOOM class? Feeling techno challenged? We have a great way for you to try it out for just $10 on 3 different occasions! Come to one of our Zoom "Sit N Sew" or "Open Sew" days on Black Friday, the day after or Dec 14th. We will help you understand the technology, and you will get to visit with quilters all around the country! You don't have to be a computer wizard to sign in and and join us, and you will get a great view of my "Quilting Hands" to help you along with your project. So don't be shy - give it a try! We would love to meet you!

10/25/2024

I have just listed a couple new classes on my website for anyone who is interested in making my version of the new Congo mixer from Quiltworx. Here is a link to "The Cat's Meow!" Friday afternoon classes (with pre-recorded video included for those who can't make it to the live class) Patterns and kits will be available at a later date closer to the May 2025 when class begins. ;) Just click on the picture to get more information!

This 68″ quilt was designed by Certified Instructor Donna Viau from The Masquerade during Quiltworx University October 2024. It’s not a published pattern, so exclusive to The Masquerade. Patterns will be availabel closer to the class date, so those who have purchased a seat in this classs will b...

10/22/2024

I'm back in the studio and working on finishing projects from the last 2 weeks while I was in Montana! I met some old friends, new certified instructors, certified shop owners and ambitious quilters working toward becoming certified instructors. Here are those I remembered to take pics with! The last 2 pics are the projects I worked on during the 2 weeks.😉

10/15/2024

Back in the hotel after sewing from 7am to 10:30pm at Snowline Acres Quiltworx University. I've got a couple more sewing hours ahead of me tonight - but I picked up some "sustenance"! LOL 🤣😂🤣

10/11/2024

We have been treated by an amazing event right in the yard behind the retreat center!!! I am in awe!

10/11/2024

Making great progress here at Snowline Acres in Kallispell Montana at our recertification! This is my Colorstock Pastel Rainbow colorway of Jungle Magnolia.🥰

10/06/2024

My hands are always busy! Glad I brought some hand sewing to do during a long layover in Minneapolis. Updating this very old damaged winter vest!❤️

10/04/2024

I'll be in Montana for the next 2 weeks doing Quiltworx things, so if you are trying to reach me in NH, please be patient and wait for my return on October 21st! While you are waiting, enjoy Cookie Time and check out my latest finished quilt - called Steampunk Fairytales! So many wagon wheels!! LOL

Steampunk Fairytales is a big 99" x 99" queen size quilt with lots of different units to piece. So many gentle curves that are actually pretty simple once y...

09/30/2024

I know it's a bit late posting this, but I'd like to say we had such an enjoyable week at our Laconia retreat back in the beginning of the month! Lots of progress made by all!

09/24/2024

Note to self! Place your coffee mug away from your hot iron while mindlessly paper piecing.
I almost grabbed the iron for a "sip"!! LOL
I'M OK! Disaster and carnage was averted - this time.🫠

09/20/2024

Look what just came in this week! Time Travel!
WOWZA! What a spectacular show stopper!
I'll be teaching this one on Friday afternoons starting on May 30th and ending on June 27th, 2025. Come join the fun! I only ordered a few patterns and kits - so get them while they last! A link to the class, pattern and kit in the comments below.

09/17/2024

Let's celebrate tonight's HARVEST MOON! Here's 3 minutes to see what the Harvest Moon looks like in a quilt! It's a fun pattern and is available at The Masquerade - along with a pre-recorded video series class!

For the pattern and a Pre-Recorded class, just click on this link! https://themasquerade.net/product/harvest-moon-class/Quiltworx Certified Instructor will ...

08/12/2024

I'll be at this event! There are still spots left if anyone wants to come join the fun. If you are already going - come find me and say Hi!😊

07/20/2024

Last Chance! Paradise in Blooms is a stunning quilt, and this may be the last chance you have to take a class on how to make it. It was "retired" from the Technique of the Month program at Quiltworx 2 years ago, and now the pattern is out of print.
SO - If you have one of these patterns in your stash - and think you may want to take a class - now is your chance!! Our 6 part class will start in Aug 2025 on every other Wednesday evening, and will be recorded for your convenience to refer to when class is over. I still have a couple wall size patterns available for purchase - like the one shown in this video. Click on the link in the comments below to save your seat!
https://youtu.be/LS6-nZsCZhk

A Quiltworx.com pattern -"Technique of the Month"- quilt being put together in just under 3 minutes?! It really took 140 hours spread out over 6 months - som...

07/15/2024

Fun "Steampunk Fairytale" class yesterday - lots of progress in the first class of a 4 class series! We got all the dogs to say hi near the end of class! LOL

07/07/2024

Another couple finished Haystack projects from some very happy students! Nice work ladies!

06/26/2024

Another fun summer class at New England Fabrics yesterday, working on our little Haystack blocks! There is still time to sign up for the next Tuesday class on July 9th with the link in the comments below! :) Hope to see you there!

06/24/2024

Here are some sights the beautiful state of Maine has to offer this summer! We took a creative inspiration trip to the Maine Botanical Gardens and Marshall Point Lighthouse to check out the Craignair Inn by the Sea for a possible quilt retreat. It was a hot week, but cool breezes were a comfort. Maine has 228 miles of coastline to enjoy and the ocean water was a cool 58 degrees!

06/18/2024

ROAD TRIP! The east coast is in my blood, so it's time for a get-away to mid-coast Maine! Temps will be in the upper 90's here in Salem, but only reaching the mid 70's in Spruce Head Maine!
Taking some time off till June 24th. ;)

06/14/2024

One last post today- Here is my inspiration photo to go along with the last Jungle Magnolia I had fun coloring!

11/02/2023

Open sew tonight! Woohoo! Here we go!😁

11/02/2023

Seeing this a couple days late - but still worth sharing! We love these guys!🥰