Luna’s Magic Quilts & Quilting New Quilt Shop
Contributed by Susan Franznick
For a small town in Alaska, Palmer hosts a surprising number of beautiful shops offering all kinds of goodies to locals and tourists alike. One of the newest gems in the Mat-Su Valley is the recently opened Luna’s Magic Quilts & Quilting offering a variety of gorgeous cotton quilting fabrics, patterns, sewing notions, hand sewing supplies, and long-arm quilting services as well as locally made Alaskan gifts. The name “Luna’s” might sound familiar to you — Cindy Medbery, the owner and creative mind behind Luna's, has been selling her quilts and art throughout the Valley at handmade markets since 2000.
Nestled in a first-floor suite in a house at 11030 E. Palmer-Wasilla Highway, across from Equestrian Acres just west of Palmer, shoppers are greeted with a rainbow of bright and beautiful quilting fabrics. Luna’s currently stocks a growing inventory of quality quilting cotton and features highlights of the ever-popular Kaffe Fassett, Tula Pink, and Moda fabrics lines — and is adding new fabric weekly! A wide selection of classic blender fabrics offers plenty of creative opportunity for complementing feature fabric selections.
Sample projects adorn the walls and shelves and inspire visitors with their beauty. Pre-made kits are displayed alongside pre-cut fabrics. Browse the stacks of jelly rolls, charm packs, layer cakes and the numerous patterns available. A wide variety of Alaska-exclusive batiks is set to arrive this coming summer - be sure to check out the special fabrics!
Luna’s favorite sewing notions are on display, featuring scissors of all sizes, sewing threads, baskets for storing supplies, zippers, and hand and machine sewing needles.
English Paper Piecing, a delightful and very portable hand sewing technique, is a popular option at Luna’s. You’ll find a variety of both acrylic and paper templates, silk threads, fine stitching needles, glue and free reference information - not to mention beautiful samples and even a scrap basket to pick from to get started! Wool work - ala Sue Spargo - enthusiasts will find a pocket of treasures available at Luna's including a selection of hand-dyed wools, floss and even a few vintage block-of-the month kits.
Luna’s offers classes and workshops on a variety of topics, including snow and ice dying fabrics, English Paper Piecing, art quilt embellishing & variations, as well as traditional quilt-making and more. Keep an eye on Luna’s social media for announcements of upcoming offerings, including how to participate in the colorful “Starstruck” 7-month Block-of-the-Month (BOM) suitable for the confident beginner sewist as well as experienced quilters, and the popular 2024-2025 Hoffman Fabric Challenge featuring a stunning array of eye-catching new batiks!
Professional long-arm quilting services are available at Luna’s. The 12foot Gammill is well-suited to both custom and pantograph quilting designs. Cindy, Luna’s shop owner, has offered expert long-arm quilting services for over 20 years.
Quilting and sewing has a long history in Palmer, and Luna’s is delighted to continue in the line of fine fabrics stores serving the Mat-Su Valley for over 50 years.
A selection of Cindy’s quilts will be on display in the Koslosky building on Saturday, April 27th, for Who Let the Girls Out! Be sure stop by!
Luna’s is open Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm. Join us on Thursdays for Open Group Handwork, bring a project and sit and sew!
Follow Luna’s on Facebook and Instagram @cinmar3 or visit our website at www.lunasmagicquilts.com. Luna’s may also be reached at (907) 745-4011 or lunasmagicquilts@gmail.com.