HOMESPUN NEWS FROM THE GATHERING ROOM QUILT SHOP

109 E. Washington St., LaGrange, KY 40031- (502) 222-1044

Hours: Tues-Thurs 10am-5pm

The holidays are just around the corner!!!! We have been busy at the shop getting ready for them as well as planning our first newsletter of classes for the first quarter of 2010!!! And boy do we have a great selection of new classes and clubs for you to choose from. Don’t forget we are also doing “The Underground Railroad Quilt” as a block of the month starting in January along with “The Civil War Tribute Quilt” celebrating the 150 anniversary of the Civil War, block of the month beginning in January also. So grab a cup of hot cocoa or coffee, sit in your favorite chair wrapped in your favorite quilt and read on…..

JANUARY EVENTS

Jan. 5, 10am-2pm     Civil War Club     Instructor: Karla Hein

Jan. 5, 6-9pm            Stash Pot Pie (group is full)

Jan. 8, 6pm-12pm      Power Of Ten --(full)        Cost: $42.00 for 6-months

                   Our newest idea to help you finish up your UFO’s. You will receive a journal,

instructions how to fill it in and some incentives along the way. Participants are

asked to compile a list of 10 UFO’s they would like to finish (quilt related only) and

bring it in to our first meeting.

Jan. 12, 10am-2pm     Stash Pot Pie     Cost: $20 for 4-month club

We choose a scrappy pattern and you bring your stash to sew with. A 10% discount is offered at each class.

Jan. 12, 6-9pm       Virgin Strippers       Cost: $20 for 4-month club

Jan. 13, 20 & 27        Beginner Class        Instructor: Karla Hein

   6-9pm                                                        Cost: $35.00 plus supplies

Learn to make your first quilt with Karla. You will finish a log cabin top and learn every-

thing you need to know about quilting during the three week session.

Jan. 19, 6-9pm           Original Strippers

Jan. 22, 6pm-12pm    Whimpy All-Niter - (full)          Cost: $42.00

Jan. 23, 10am-1:30pm    Civil War Tribute Club (BOM)         Instructor: Karla Hein

     Or 2pm-5pm

Jan.26, 10am-3pm    Power of Ten new club       Cost: $42.00-6 month club

See above description of club. Limited to 8

FEBRUARY EVENTS

Feb. 2, 10am-2pm          Civil War Club

Feb. 2, 6-9pm                Stash Pot Pie

Feb 4 & 11, 6-9pm       Cathedral Window Table Runner          Instructor: Linda Holman

Learn this age old hand quilting pattern with a twist…                  Cost: $25.00 plus supplies

a great carry along project! Bring your sewing machine.

Feb. 6, 10:30am-3:30pm     Fan Sweatshirt Jacket      Instructor: Judi Robinson

What an elegant jacket to make. The placing of the         Cost: $35.00 plus supplies

fabrics gives a slimming effect using a fold and sew technique.

Feb. 12, 6-9pm          The Power Of Ten (month 2)

Feb. 15, 6-9pm         Hand Quilting with Randy            Instructor: Randy McCarty

Learn the art of hand quilting from a pro. Randy will     Cost: $25.00 plus supplies

share all his tips for making your quilting experience more enjoyable.

Feb. 16, 6-9pm          Original Strippers

Feb. 17, Mar. 17,      Purse Club                                                     Instructor: Therese Solsbury

Apr. 21, May 19         Make four great purses in 4 months with        Cost: $60.00 plus supplies

10:30am-3:00pm     Therese’s help. Keep them all for yourself or give them as gifts. Bring a bag lunch.

Feb. 18 & 25    Toothbrush Rug                              Instructor: Sharon Stotler

   6-9pm              What a great project to use up fabric!         Cost: $25.00 plus supplies

Sharon will share her secrets and techniques to make these great rugs that can be

thrown in the washer!

Feb. 19, Mar. 19,     Purse Club II                       Instructor: Therese Solsbury

April 16, May 21          See above description of class.       Cost: $60.00 plus supplies

      6-9:30pm

Feb. 20, Mar. 20,    Purse Club III                              Instructor: Therese Solsbury

April 17, May 15     See above description of class.       Cost: $60.00 plus supplies

  10:30am-3pm

Feb. 23, 10am-3pm       Power of Ten (month 2)

Feb. 26, 6-12pm    Whimpy All Niter(month 2)

Feb. 27          Civil War Tribute (BOM) (month 2)

MARCH EVENTS

March 6, 10am-4pm       Hexagon Quilt                                 Instructor: Karla Hein

Unique quilt blocks. This is a great technique to add to your repertoire.

March 9, 10am-2pm     Stash Pot Pie

   Or 6-9pm         Learn the various ways to use this great     Cost: $15.00 plus supplies

new ruler. From entire quilts to borders, the possibilities are endless.

March 12, 6-12pm     Power of Ten (month 3)

March 13, 10am-3pm    Toothbrush Rug Class       Instructor: Sharon Stotler

What a great idea to use your leftover                         Cost: $25.00 plus supplies

Fabrics. Makes a great gift idea!!

March 16, 6-9pm           Original Strippers

March 23, 10am-3pm     Power of Ten(month 3)

March 26, 6-12pm          Whimpy All Niter

March 27       Civil War Tribute BOM (month 3)

APRIL EVENTS

April 3, 10:30am-4pm      Machine Quilting with Julie Lambert      Cost: $45.00 plus supplies 

class once again in our shop. She will provide you with great techniques

and lots of tips to make your quilting easier. Be sure to stop in to reserve

your seat as our limit is 9 students.

April 6, 10am-2pm     Civil War Club

April 6, 6-9pm   Stash Pot Pie

April 7 & 14       Hexagon Quilt                           Instructor: Karla Hein

  6-9pm     What a great new technique using a      Cost: $25.00 plus supplies

                      60 degree ruler. Easy and fun!

April 9, 6-12pm     Power of Ten(month 4)

April 13, 10am-2pm    Stash Pot Pie

April 13, 6-9pm   Virgin Strippers

April 20, 6-9pm   Original Strippers

April 23, 6-12pm   Whimpy All-Niter

April 27, 10am-3pm   Power of Ten (month 4)