Zig-Zag Corner Blogs

It’s a Color Palette Party! Designer Tim Holtz has introduced his new collection Color Palette - a celebration of coloration and imagination! 

Become a Charter Member! Join the Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Palette Subscription. Explore Color Like Never Before! NEW! So you don't miss a single piece, we're offering a brand new TIM HOLTZ SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAM.

We are throwing a Color Palette Party each month and you DO NOT want to miss the fun! It's hands-on, there are prize drawings, and we will each have a gorgeous Standout Star Quilt at the end of the 12-month program!

• We are ONLY including 20 members - it’s limited to a small, exclusive club:

• Each month, you will receive 1/2 yard each of 10 different new fabrics from this beautiful collection for $74.95. If you cannot make it to the Color Palette Party, we can ship it for $10 (or email us at info@zigzagcorner.com to come in for pick up at any time that month). 

• Your membership includes a Color Palette Tote Bag and 2nd Thursday Color Palette Party fun! Receive monthly instructions at our events - follow along and you will have a complete Standout Star quilt top at the end of the 12 month period! 

• 10% off longarming for your Standout Star Quilt at the end of 12 months

• 10% off the Color Palette inspired patterns for your in-store pattern purchases

• Program starts on Thursday, Oct. 10th in-person at the 1st Color Palette Party!

• Bring your Standout Star block to the next month's party or come in for a photo and you're entered to win our monthly prize drawing for exclusive Color Palette goodies!

• JOIN THE FUN! Be a part of Tim's Tremendous Twenty! SIGN UP LINK

  CLICK HERE to learn more about Color Palette by Tim Holtz

• Take a look at our Standout Star blocks in Pink (October) and Red (November) 

• 

  

Join the Hoffman Challenge 2024-25!

There's no better way to celebrate than joining in on the 35th Annual Hoffman Challenge. Our "Fresh Meadow" batik collection makes up the 2024-2025 Hoffman Challenge Collection. Hoffman Challenge participants are required to use a minimum of 5 out of 14 of these batik challenge fabrics in the body of the quilt top or garment in recognizable, but not necessarily equal amounts. While we love when you use Hoffman's fabrics, we invite you to use fabric from any manufacturer in addition to the required challenge fabrics. Ready to celebrate with us? Here's what you need to know.

• Learn more on Hoffman's website with this wonderful 2025-25 CHALLENGE BROCHURE!
  
• Start submitting entries online Mid-October 2024
• Deadline for online entry submission January 15, 2025
• Judging, catalog of entries, and creating trunks February-April 2025
• Traveling Trunk Show May 2025-March 2026
• Quilts returned to owners March-May 2026
• SHOP IN-STORE OR ON OUR WEBSITE HERE - "Fresh Meadow" "Hoffman Challenge 24/25" labeled fabrics

Service & Repair

Having trouble with your machine? Walk through these steps and let us know if you need assistance. We're here to help if your machine needs a "spa day" for cleaning or repair!
1) Most common issue - rethreading problems
If your machine is giving you trouble, start with the basics. Be sure to remove your thread and bobbin, thread carefully, and try it again. We can help if you're still having issues.  

2) When is the last time you replaced your needle? Are you sure it's the correct needle for the fabric you're working with? 
Your needle may be past its prime and getting dull (or bent)! It may be difficult to see, but this one simple change can make a world of difference.

3) How old is your thread? Are you sure it's a top-quality thread? 
If you're frustrated by a thread that breaks easily or looks frayed, it may be time to invest in a high-quality thread. Over time, your thread can weaken. If you're using thread passed down from family or purchased it at a discount decades ago, it's time to replace it and see if that makes a difference in your experience. 

MOST issues can be fixed with the above checklist. If you're still having trouble, bring it in - we will be happy to take a look.

We are an authorized BERNINA dealer for service and repair work and can fix other brands, too. If you sew on it, we can service it!
1) No appointments are necessary. 
2) Free estimate on all repairs.
3) We have decades of machine repair experience! 
4) Every machine needs an annual tune-up (or more frequent cleaning if used heavily) - let us help you keep your machine running smoothly!