Blueberries

Established in 2006 by Jackie Leybourne, Blueberries has quickly established itself as one of the countrys leading quilting and patchwork shops. Its one of only 12 stores chosen nationally to participate in the Quilt Aid Project, and is constantly humming with a whole calendar of daily classes by some of the countrys most experienced and knowledgeable professionals. As well as all this, Blueberries online newsletter, Midweek Moments, keeps over thousands of the faithful both informed and enthralled every week with its hot deals, bargains, specials, competitions and fundraisers. Theres also the so-hot-right-now Material Girl column, where Jackies alter ego gets passionate about fabrics, while staff members Linden Airey and Rachael Porter share their knowledge with their respective Pattern Princess and Go-Go-Gadget Girl columns. Theres also juicy extras like the soap operatic story of the invention of the sewing machine and a nine-month, globetrotting history of hats. Anyone can su...