The Masquerade Costumes & Quilts

01/17/2025

CROSSROADS! Same quilt, different colorways, very easy to piece! This is a one day workshop with 3 studio seats and quite a few more on ZOOM! Come learn to paper piece - or increase your beginner skills with this queen size project! You will get pre-recorded videos to follow along with after class, so you can complete your project with confidence. If you can't make our Tuesday class - not to worry! You can purchase the pre-recorded videos instead of a seat in class (as soon as the class is over) May 6, 2025 from 10am - 4pm (edt) Go to: themasquerade.net/product/crossroads-quilt-class Hope to see you in class!
Click on the link in the comments below to purchase your seat and see all the details.

01/16/2025

Start the spring with Quiltworx Suncatcher quilt! Class at The Masquerade runs from 10am - 4pm in studio and via ZOOM on March 22, 2025! This is a great beginner class, and fun for those who have experience, too. The pattern comes with enough paper to make 3 quilts! Take the class with a friend or 2 and share the pattern - the more the merrier! We always have fun - hope to see you there! themasquerade.net/product/suncatcher-quilt-class

01/14/2025

I know it's not until August, 2025 - but it's never too early to plan for a class! Come learn how to paper piece the easy way in our studio or via ZOOM! Click on the picture and see what you can create while you enjoy your 1 minute "cookie time" break today!

Witchesbrew is just like the Storybook Pastures pattern. Swirls of spikes from end to end, this bed runner measures 23" x 117", and is a great place to begi...

01/13/2025

Update: The studio seats are SOLD OUT - but you can still join us via ZOOM!

Coming up quick! This class is on Saturday Feb 22, 2025 - with 1 seat left in studio and a few more on ZOOM! This is a great time to learn a new quilting skill and finally learn how to foundation paper piece - the easy way! Click on the link in the comments to purchase your seat in class and a pattern. Hope to see you in February! :)

01/02/2025

Happy New Year! Try something new! Baby steps - start small and work your way to greatness! Join our zoom classes - or come into the studio and enjoy our cozy atmosphere for a 1 day class. You will be stitching master pieces in no time! :)

12/21/2024

These 3 memory bunny cuties are on their way out the door today. Hope their new owners are as pleased as I am. Happy trails ladies!🥰

12/20/2024

I've been playing around in Quiltster with some new patterns - showcasing some "Berry and Green"! Here I present "Jungle Magnolia", "CrossRoads" and "Harmony"

12/18/2024

Designing some wall size Jungle Magnolia patterns this morning. January 1st will be here before you know it - then all of you will be able to play around too in Quiltster with this fun new Technique of the Month pattern!

12/10/2024

We had a great time on Saturday during the Antique Playground making mittens! On my way to "We Care Charity" in Salem NH to donate 2 dozen mittens and 5 blankets to keep the homeless warm this winter. Thanks to all who participated!!

12/06/2024

Not quilting today. Going old school with patterns from scratch for vests to match the gowns in the background! ,

12/03/2024

We are filling up our Jungle Magnolia class starting on National Quilter's Day in March 2025! There is still time to plan ahead and sign up for the fun! Click on the picture to see the quilt go together in just 1 minute. Look in the comments for a link to purchase a seat in class. We have an easy payment plan of $40 per class in a 6 class series. That's only $240 for the class - and it includes video tutorials for the entire prep, piecing and assembly -that you can fall back on whenever you wish! That's a great deal! Donna has made over 78 Quiltworx quilts and has 45 years of quilting experience. These classes are available on Zoom and in the studio (for just 3 people). Sign up now by reserving just the first class - you don't want to miss this one!

The newest Quiltworx Technique of the Month quilt is Jungle Magnolia - makes its debut in January of 2025! Here is a peek at the wall size quilt going toget...

12/02/2024

Cyber Monday Deal today! Save $25 on the Grannie Annie Rainbow Meadow Pattern and get the Pre-Recorded video class series for HALF PRICE while supplies last! Just click on the link in the comments below to get yours today! FREE SHIPPING in the continental USA. This is an exclusive pattern from The Masquerade using Quiltworx components to Foundation Paper Piece. The video tutorials will give you all the information you need to prepare and piece your quilt right to the very last stitch, with Certified Instructor Donna Viau guiding you every step of the way! ;)
This pattern comes with enough papers to create a BONUS bed runner or table topper with the yardage provided. This is a really great deal!

12/02/2024

I want to send a special thanks to all my followers on YouTube!! Today I reached 19,000 subscribers!! Woohoo! I feel blessed that so many people are interested in the work that I do!

11/10/2024

All done!! Here's a 1 minute look at how it all went together. Enjoy!

Dinner Plate Dahlia is a Quiltworx Technique of the Month quilt that released in January 2019. Its very popular with lots of pieces, but goes together witho...

11/08/2024

Planned 10 months ago, finishing today - while looking out the window and realizing that it matches the season perfectly!!

11/07/2024

Antique Playground just a month away! Dec 7, 2025 at 11am - don't miss it!

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!