Fabricate

05/13/2026

Fab friends, it's State of Maine Quilt Shop Hop door-prize drawing time! Watch this little vid to see what Fabricate's giving away--and who won it! We are so grateful to every Hopper who trekked east to shop here. THANK YOU! Happy spring!

04/30/2026

Fab friends, here's an inspiring post and magnificent quilt from Victoria Findlay Wolfe.

Following up on yesterday’s post about Perfectionism. This is my quilt “I AM NOT PERFECT AND THAT IS OK”
All the comments are fabulous. Everyone has their own degree of what is perfect.
Done is perfect.
Close enough is perfect.
Mastering a technique to the best of your ability is perfect.
Striving for perfect is perfect.
Or even if nothing matches …that’s perfect.
Perfect is whatever is good enough for YOU…
And that is OK!
The point is & was… and always will be… create with JOY. 😊
Thanks for all your beautiful comments on the subject. I know sometimes we get caught up on old language in our heads about doing it right, don’t waste, making mistakes etc… just remember. That upside down block isn’t going to hurt anyone. It just made your quilt more interesting. 👍🏻 quilts in the future will talk for hours about your lovely addition. 😊
You can make more.
And you don’t learn anything if you don’t make mistakes!
(Anyone need to hear this today?) I got you.
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VFWquilts.com

04/24/2026

Nessa is playing hooky this weekend (with major thanks to Peter for taking the Fabricate reins!) Today she visited scrapbooking paradise, ie Life’s Memories and More in Three Rivers, MA! 💖

04/09/2026

Our Fab friend Joel stopped by to get some sweet solid cottons, so that he could craft his own design: a 3D, freestanding balsam pillow commemorating Pink Floyd's iconic Dark Side of the Moon cover! 😍 Rock on!

03/27/2026

Fab friends, we're excited to share Fabricate's 2026 State of Maine Quilt Shop Hop competition quilt, "Nana's Cupboard". Nessa was inspired by Ericka O'Rourke's lovely Maine-themed prints to recapture memories of her grandmother's teacups, mugs, and serving vessels. The 47" square quilt was designed and pieced by Nessa Reifsnyder, and longarm quilted by Lily Sweeney/The Batty Quilter. Fun fact: several of the appliques were patterned after products in old Sears catalogs!

03/25/2026

Fab friends, Fabricate will be CLOSED all day Saturday, March 28 for a family event. Regular hours resume Sunday, March 29 at 12 noon. Thank you, and happy Spring!

03/04/2026

This winter, Fabricate's received a bounty of gorgeous Maine-themed prints...like these beauties from Michael Miller Fabrics! Whales and puffins frolicking in the waves, and moose among the evergreens...what's not to love? Come see 'em in person--or, for mail orders, just call us at 207-288-5113.

03/01/2026

Fab friends, are you feeling lucky? Well, we have a sale for you! 🍀 Pick up a Fabricate March Madness card next time you stop in, and start saving! 🍀10% on your first visit, 15% on your second...all the way up to 50%! We'll punch out your savings each time. But hurry, the luck o' the crafter is only valid this month! 🍀

02/24/2026

Here and [mostly] clear! The sun is being helpful this morning, too… Reminder: 5 more days to shop at Fabricate with a friend and get 30% off! ❤️

01/29/2026

Fab friends, here's a quick walkthrough from Nessa, spotlighting some sweet holiday swag (from Valentine's to Easter!) And don't miss our Friendly February sale--come in with a friend and you BOTH get 30% off your purchase. Socializing and shopping, an excellent combination! 💖🛍️