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NEWS JUly
7, 2011
Hello Everyone! Just as I promised...our new, exciting newsletter and schedule is now ready!!
So take a few minutes, pour a cold glass of lemonade, put your feet up and read on...... CLUBS- Civil
War Club - meets the first Tuesday of the month from 10am-2pm. We do have a couple spots open at the current time.
This is a 6-month club committment, $30 plus project supplies. Call the shop for more info.
Stash Pot Pie, Evening Club - this club meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. We pick
a scrappy pattern and you bring fabric from your stash. This club is full at the current time.
Stash Pot Pie, Daytime Club - this club meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 10am-2pm. We do have
an opening in this group at the present time. A project is chosed by the shop and you bring fabric from your stash
to make it with. This is a 5-month committment for $25.00. Virgin
Strippers - meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. This club began using 2 1/2" strips
to make quilts..it has evolved into a project club. We are full at this time.
Original Strippers - meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. This group has been with the shop
for nearly 5 years! Needless to say we have no openings at this time. But keep checking as we sometimes
we do! Embroidery Club -
this club meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30am-2pm. We are beginning our next group project.
This is a Crabapple Hill Halloween pattern, Calendula Patterdrip's Cottage, which will be a 7- month committment
at $49.00. Janet Scott from E-town will be showing the techniques used in the pattern.
Whimpy All-Niters -- we are starting our Fourth group of Whimps!! Beginning in September our fourth
group of whimps will begin meeting on the first Friday of the month. We only have 6 seats available so if you are
interested CALL ASAP to make sure you are in!! This is a 6-month committment for $42.00. We plan a pot-luck dinner
most Fridays. Our club which meets on the 2nd Friday of the month is currently full and our club that meets on
the 4th Friday of the month has one opening! We also have a group of Daytime Whimps! This group meets
on the last Tuesday of the month from 10am-4pm. Call and see if we have any openings!!!
Drum Roll Please.......read
on for our great classes!!!
JULY 22 & 23 -- JINGLE BELL HOP This
is an annual hop which is so much fun! We have great
Prizes and all Christmas fabric on the bolt is 20% off, 1/2 yard min. cut. Passports are $3.00 until Hop
starts then they go to $4.00.
AUGUST EVENTS BEGINNER BUGGY BARN CLASS
Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date & Time: August 5, 10am-3pm This is a great class to learn
a fun technique with our Buggy Barn Queen, Karla! She will show you the ins and outs the Buggy Barn Way! Be sure
to take this class if you are interested in any of our other, more difficult Buggy Barn Classes....or just to brush up
on your technique. BEGINNING QUILTING Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $35.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Aug. 8, 15, 22 6pm-9pm Everything
you ever wanted to learn about quilting! This is the class for you. Karla will show you how to safely use
a rotary cutter, rulers, strip piece, follow directions and make a lap size Log Cabin quilt. All supplies purchased
at the shop receive a 10% discount. Only 6 seats in this class so HURRY!!! This is the only time a Beginner
Class is being offered until after the first of the year!
LAZY ANGLE CLASS Instructor: Jeanette Lone Cost:
$20.00 plus supplies Date&Time: August 20, 10:30am-1:30pm Teaching her first class at the
shop, Jeanette will be using her expertise with this great new ruler. This is only ONE of the blocks you can make
with this ruler.(There are 9 more!!) There is some prep work before this class so be sure to get your supply list when you sign up. This class is also limited to 6 students. FUN 'DONE Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost:
$35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: August 24, 10:30am-4pm Learn to Quilt as you go completely
using your sewing machine! Judi has mastered this technique making this table runner. You may opt to make
a quilt or runner. Ruler and pattern are required.
BEYOND
BEGINNERS Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $35.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: August 31, Sept. 7 & Sept. 14 - 6pm-9pm What a
great row quilt this is! You will learn SOOO many techniques in this class once you are done.....you should beable to
master just about any pattern! Once again this class is limited to 6.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS BUGGY BARN WITCH CLASS Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Sept. 1 & 8, 6pm-9pm Back by popular demand...a
witchy Halloween quilt. Karla will show you a more advanced Buggy Barn technique while making this great Halloween
Quilt. Note: You must have taken at least 1 other Buggy Barn Class to take this one. Class size is limited
to 6. MACHINE QUILTING WITH JULIE Instructor:
Julie Lambert Cost: $45.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept. 3, 10:30-4pm Learn to quilt on your own sewing machine! Julie Lambert will share all
of her tips on machine quilting with you. She will have a great trunk show of quilts she has quilted. This class
is a MUST if you want to quilt your own quilts! Julie is the best.
RAGS
TO RUGS Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost: $25.00 plus frame and fabric
Date&Time: Sept. 10, 10am-4pm What a great way to
use up all that UGLY fabric you bought...way back when????!!!! This is a great technique to make a nice sized throw
rug. You will need 2 1/2 yrds to warp the frame and 15 yards to make the rug!!!!
SQUARE IN SQUARE Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $35.00 plus supplies Date&Tiime:
Sept. 14 & 21, 10:30am-4pm Learn this great time saving technique...use one ruler to make
a variety of blocks. Judi will help you make this gorgeous quilt step by step. Class size is limited to 6 and
requires purchase of book and ruler.
FUN 'N DONE Instructor: Judi Robinson
Cost $35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept. 28 & 30, 6pm-9pm This great
technique, quilt as you go, is done completely on your machine! Your choice to make a table runner or begin a quilt.
This class requires purchase of pattern and ruler.
MACHINE QUILTING WITH JULIE
Instructor: Julie Lambert Cost: $45.00 plus supplies Date&Time:
Sept. 23, 10:30am-4pm Here is your last chance this year to learn to machine quilt. Julie will
be her all day showing you the ins and outs of using your machine to machine quilt. You will be amazed and all that
is possible!
OCTOBER EVENTS PAPER
PIECED CHRISTMAS STOCKING Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Sept. 7, 10am-3pm What a great holiday gift to make for someone
special! This is a great beginner class or if you just love to paper piece!
TWISTED CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost: $20.00 plus
supplies Date&Time: Sept. 8, 10:30am-2pm This pattern uses the
Large Twister Ruler by Country Schoolhouse. You won't beable to stop at just making one of these great gifts!!
BAG LADY SALE DAY --- WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!
This sale is for all of you who have purchased or received a Gathering Room tote bag. This sale will be offered ONLY
two times....here are the dates: October 10 and November 7...Monday evening from 6pm-9pm. All purchases
at the shop during these days and times will be 25% off! So mark your calendars!!!! This one is FOR YOU!!!!
TISSUE BOX COVER Instructor: Judi Robinson
Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: September 12, 10:30am-2pm
What a nice holiday gift for that someone who has everything! This Ohio Star Tissue Box Cover is an easy gift project
to make. Judi will show you how! Bet you can't make just one.
HOLLY STARS CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT
Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept.
15, 10:30am-4pm What a gorgeous tree skirt! Judi will show you that any type of fabric
can be used for a pattern, not just the one in the picture! It is a great size and would also make a great gift!
HOLIDAY PLACEMATS Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Oct. 19, 10:30am-2pm What a great way to dress up your holiday table!
This is just one of the placemat styles in this pattern. Use colors to match your decor or make them for all the
holidays....
RAGS TO RUGS Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: October 20, 10am-4pm Here
is a way to use up all that "ugly" fabric you bought a while back. The frame is "warped" with 2
1/2 yards of fabric and you will use 15 yds to make the rug. The end result is a nice size throw rug.
WITCH'S WORKSHOP Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$5.00 plus kit Date&Time: Oct. 29, 10am-2pm
Make this cute little wall hanging which is all machine appliqued and pieced. "Feeling Witchy" by Bloomin'
Minds is a great Halloween project.
HALLOWEEN SALE!!! ALL
DAY OCTOBER 29 IF YOU WEAR YOUR COSTUME INTO THE SHOP YOU WILL RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT ON ALL PURCHASES EXCEPT THREAD. TIME
TO START THINKING ABOUT WHAT YOU WILL WEAR!!!!!
NOVEMBER EVENTS
HOLLY STARS TREE SKIRT Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost:
$35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov. 2, 10:30am-4pm Time
for those last minute gifts for that person who has everything! This great tree skirt can be made using just about any
holiday fabrics.
BUGGY BARN STOCKINGS Instructor:
Karla Hein Cost $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov.5, 10am-4pm
Learn the Buggy Barn technique by the master....Karla will show you everything you need to know about Buggy Barn
quilting. This class is for beginners as well as those who just love Buggy Barn.
OHIO STAR TISSUE COVER Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Nov. 9, 6pm-9pm Another last minute gift idea
to make. This is a unique project to make for a special friend.
HOLIDAY PLACEMATS
Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time:
Nov. 16, 6pm-9pm Judi will show you how to make some great placemats for
all occasions. Color choice makes it all!!
NOVEMBER
25 AND 26 FROM 10AM-5PM....BLACK FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SALE.....STOP IN AND PICK A DOT....EACH DOT WILL HAVE A NUMBER ON
THE BACK AND THAT IS THE DISCOUNT YOU WILL RECEIVE ON ALL YOURREGULAR PRICED PURCHASES EXCEPT FOR THREAD. COME
SPEND THE DAY WITH US AND LEAVE THE CROWDS AT THE MALL!!
TWISTER TREE SKIRT Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$20.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov. 29, 6pm-9pm This
ruler is addicting! The end results look much more difficult than it really is!
ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER HOLIDAY SALE!!! ALL CHRISTMAS FABRIC IS 20% OFF TIL IT'S GONE!
HOLIDAY COFFEE AND DEMO EVENT Instructor: Michelle, Karla and Judi
Cost: FREE Date&Time: Dec. 3, 10am-4pm Come spend the day with us....a new demo will begin at the top of each
hour all day long. We will have snacks and coffee for your enjoyment. Our way of saying "Thanks"
too all our customers!!!! More info to follow.
HOLIDAY SHOP HOURS:
THE SHOP WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING DECEMBER 24 THROUGH JAN. 3. THIS WILL GIVE US TIME TO BE WITH OUR FAMILIES AND ENJOY
THE HOLIDAYS. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!!!
JANUARY
EVENT......DON'T MAKE US COUNT IT SALE! THIS IS OUR ANNUAL INVENTORY SALE....ON JAN. 5-7,
2012 ALL REGULAR PRICED ITEMS WILL BE 30% OFF EXCLUDING THREAD WITH A 1/2 YARD MINIMUM CUT!!!!! MARK YOUR
CALENDARS....A GREAT TIME TO REPLENISH THAT STASH AND GET BACKINGS FOR YOUR QUILTS.
Closing note.....I
want to thank everyone for all of their support throughout this past year. Without you my shop wouldn't be.
May the New Year bring you all much happiness and prosperity.
Michelle, Karla and Judi
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NEWS JUly
7, 2011
Hello Everyone! Just as I promised...our new, exciting newsletter and schedule is now ready!!
So take a few minutes, pour a cold glass of lemonade, put your feet up and read on...... CLUBS- Civil
War Club - meets the first Tuesday of the month from 10am-2pm. We do have a couple spots open at the current time.
This is a 6-month club committment, $30 plus project supplies. Call the shop for more info.
Stash Pot Pie, Evening Club - this club meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. We pick
a scrappy pattern and you bring fabric from your stash. This club is full at the current time.
Stash Pot Pie, Daytime Club - this club meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 10am-2pm. We do have
an opening in this group at the present time. A project is chosed by the shop and you bring fabric from your stash
to make it with. This is a 5-month committment for $25.00. Virgin
Strippers - meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. This club began using 2 1/2" strips
to make quilts..it has evolved into a project club. We are full at this time.
Original Strippers - meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. This group has been with the shop
for nearly 5 years! Needless to say we have no openings at this time. But keep checking as we sometimes
we do! Embroidery Club -
this club meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30am-2pm. We are beginning our next group project.
This is a Crabapple Hill Halloween pattern, Calendula Patterdrip's Cottage, which will be a 7- month committment
at $49.00. Janet Scott from E-town will be showing the techniques used in the pattern.
Whimpy All-Niters -- we are starting our Fourth group of Whimps!! Beginning in September our fourth
group of whimps will begin meeting on the first Friday of the month. We only have 6 seats available so if you are
interested CALL ASAP to make sure you are in!! This is a 6-month committment for $42.00. We plan a pot-luck dinner
most Fridays. Our club which meets on the 2nd Friday of the month is currently full and our club that meets on
the 4th Friday of the month has one opening! We also have a group of Daytime Whimps! This group meets
on the last Tuesday of the month from 10am-4pm. Call and see if we have any openings!!!
Drum Roll Please.......read
on for our great classes!!!
JULY 22 & 23 -- JINGLE BELL HOP This
is an annual hop which is so much fun! We have great
Prizes and all Christmas fabric on the bolt is 20% off, 1/2 yard min. cut. Passports are $3.00 until Hop
starts then they go to $4.00.
AUGUST EVENTS BEGINNER BUGGY BARN CLASS
Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date & Time: August 5, 10am-3pm This is a great class to learn
a fun technique with our Buggy Barn Queen, Karla! She will show you the ins and outs the Buggy Barn Way! Be sure
to take this class if you are interested in any of our other, more difficult Buggy Barn Classes....or just to brush up
on your technique. BEGINNING QUILTING Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $35.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Aug. 8, 15, 22 6pm-9pm Everything
you ever wanted to learn about quilting! This is the class for you. Karla will show you how to safely use
a rotary cutter, rulers, strip piece, follow directions and make a lap size Log Cabin quilt. All supplies purchased
at the shop receive a 10% discount. Only 6 seats in this class so HURRY!!! This is the only time a Beginner
Class is being offered until after the first of the year!
LAZY ANGLE CLASS Instructor: Jeanette Lone Cost:
$20.00 plus supplies Date&Time: August 20, 10:30am-1:30pm Teaching her first class at the
shop, Jeanette will be using her expertise with this great new ruler. This is only ONE of the blocks you can make
with this ruler.(There are 9 more!!) There is some prep work before this class so be sure to get your supply list when you sign up. This class is also limited to 6 students. FUN 'DONE Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost:
$35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: August 24, 10:30am-4pm Learn to Quilt as you go completely
using your sewing machine! Judi has mastered this technique making this table runner. You may opt to make
a quilt or runner. Ruler and pattern are required.
BEYOND
BEGINNERS Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $35.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: August 31, Sept. 7 & Sept. 14 - 6pm-9pm What a
great row quilt this is! You will learn SOOO many techniques in this class once you are done.....you should beable to
master just about any pattern! Once again this class is limited to 6.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS BUGGY BARN WITCH CLASS Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Sept. 1 & 8, 6pm-9pm Back by popular demand...a
witchy Halloween quilt. Karla will show you a more advanced Buggy Barn technique while making this great Halloween
Quilt. Note: You must have taken at least 1 other Buggy Barn Class to take this one. Class size is limited
to 6. MACHINE QUILTING WITH JULIE Instructor:
Julie Lambert Cost: $45.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept. 3, 10:30-4pm Learn to quilt on your own sewing machine! Julie Lambert will share all
of her tips on machine quilting with you. She will have a great trunk show of quilts she has quilted. This class
is a MUST if you want to quilt your own quilts! Julie is the best.
RAGS
TO RUGS Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost: $25.00 plus frame and fabric
Date&Time: Sept. 10, 10am-4pm What a great way to
use up all that UGLY fabric you bought...way back when????!!!! This is a great technique to make a nice sized throw
rug. You will need 2 1/2 yrds to warp the frame and 15 yards to make the rug!!!!
SQUARE IN SQUARE Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $35.00 plus supplies Date&Tiime:
Sept. 14 & 21, 10:30am-4pm Learn this great time saving technique...use one ruler to make
a variety of blocks. Judi will help you make this gorgeous quilt step by step. Class size is limited to 6 and
requires purchase of book and ruler.
FUN 'N DONE Instructor: Judi Robinson
Cost $35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept. 28 & 30, 6pm-9pm This great
technique, quilt as you go, is done completely on your machine! Your choice to make a table runner or begin a quilt.
This class requires purchase of pattern and ruler.
MACHINE QUILTING WITH JULIE
Instructor: Julie Lambert Cost: $45.00 plus supplies Date&Time:
Sept. 23, 10:30am-4pm Here is your last chance this year to learn to machine quilt. Julie will
be her all day showing you the ins and outs of using your machine to machine quilt. You will be amazed and all that
is possible!
OCTOBER EVENTS PAPER
PIECED CHRISTMAS STOCKING Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Sept. 7, 10am-3pm What a great holiday gift to make for someone
special! This is a great beginner class or if you just love to paper piece!
TWISTED CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost: $20.00 plus
supplies Date&Time: Sept. 8, 10:30am-2pm This pattern uses the
Large Twister Ruler by Country Schoolhouse. You won't beable to stop at just making one of these great gifts!!
BAG LADY SALE DAY --- WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!
This sale is for all of you who have purchased or received a Gathering Room tote bag. This sale will be offered ONLY
two times....here are the dates: October 10 and November 7...Monday evening from 6pm-9pm. All purchases
at the shop during these days and times will be 25% off! So mark your calendars!!!! This one is FOR YOU!!!!
TISSUE BOX COVER Instructor: Judi Robinson
Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: September 12, 10:30am-2pm
What a nice holiday gift for that someone who has everything! This Ohio Star Tissue Box Cover is an easy gift project
to make. Judi will show you how! Bet you can't make just one.
HOLLY STARS CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT
Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept.
15, 10:30am-4pm What a gorgeous tree skirt! Judi will show you that any type of fabric
can be used for a pattern, not just the one in the picture! It is a great size and would also make a great gift!
HOLIDAY PLACEMATS Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Oct. 19, 10:30am-2pm What a great way to dress up your holiday table!
This is just one of the placemat styles in this pattern. Use colors to match your decor or make them for all the
holidays....
RAGS TO RUGS Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: October 20, 10am-4pm Here
is a way to use up all that "ugly" fabric you bought a while back. The frame is "warped" with 2
1/2 yards of fabric and you will use 15 yds to make the rug. The end result is a nice size throw rug.
WITCH'S WORKSHOP Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$5.00 plus kit Date&Time: Oct. 29, 10am-2pm
Make this cute little wall hanging which is all machine appliqued and pieced. "Feeling Witchy" by Bloomin'
Minds is a great Halloween project.
HALLOWEEN SALE!!! ALL
DAY OCTOBER 29 IF YOU WEAR YOUR COSTUME INTO THE SHOP YOU WILL RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT ON ALL PURCHASES EXCEPT THREAD. TIME
TO START THINKING ABOUT WHAT YOU WILL WEAR!!!!!
NOVEMBER EVENTS
HOLLY STARS TREE SKIRT Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost:
$35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov. 2, 10:30am-4pm Time
for those last minute gifts for that person who has everything! This great tree skirt can be made using just about any
holiday fabrics.
BUGGY BARN STOCKINGS Instructor:
Karla Hein Cost $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov.5, 10am-4pm
Learn the Buggy Barn technique by the master....Karla will show you everything you need to know about Buggy Barn
quilting. This class is for beginners as well as those who just love Buggy Barn.
OHIO STAR TISSUE COVER Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Nov. 9, 6pm-9pm Another last minute gift idea
to make. This is a unique project to make for a special friend.
HOLIDAY PLACEMATS
Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time:
Nov. 16, 6pm-9pm Judi will show you how to make some great placemats for
all occasions. Color choice makes it all!!
NOVEMBER
25 AND 26 FROM 10AM-5PM....BLACK FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SALE.....STOP IN AND PICK A DOT....EACH DOT WILL HAVE A NUMBER ON
THE BACK AND THAT IS THE DISCOUNT YOU WILL RECEIVE ON ALL YOURREGULAR PRICED PURCHASES EXCEPT FOR THREAD. COME
SPEND THE DAY WITH US AND LEAVE THE CROWDS AT THE MALL!!
TWISTER TREE SKIRT Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$20.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov. 29, 6pm-9pm This
ruler is addicting! The end results look much more difficult than it really is!
ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER HOLIDAY SALE!!! ALL CHRISTMAS FABRIC IS 20% OFF TIL IT'S GONE!
HOLIDAY COFFEE AND DEMO EVENT Instructor: Michelle, Karla and Judi
Cost: FREE Date&Time: Dec. 3, 10am-4pm Come spend the day with us....a new demo will begin at the top of each
hour all day long. We will have snacks and coffee for your enjoyment. Our way of saying "Thanks"
too all our customers!!!! More info to follow.
HOLIDAY SHOP HOURS:
THE SHOP WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING DECEMBER 24 THROUGH JAN. 3. THIS WILL GIVE US TIME TO BE WITH OUR FAMILIES AND ENJOY
THE HOLIDAYS. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!!!
JANUARY
EVENT......DON'T MAKE US COUNT IT SALE! THIS IS OUR ANNUAL INVENTORY SALE....ON JAN. 5-7,
2012 ALL REGULAR PRICED ITEMS WILL BE 30% OFF EXCLUDING THREAD WITH A 1/2 YARD MINIMUM CUT!!!!! MARK YOUR
CALENDARS....A GREAT TIME TO REPLENISH THAT STASH AND GET BACKINGS FOR YOUR QUILTS.
Closing note.....I
want to thank everyone for all of their support throughout this past year. Without you my shop wouldn't be.
May the New Year bring you all much happiness and prosperity.
Michelle, Karla and Judi
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NEWS JUly
7, 2011
Hello Everyone! Just as I promised...our new, exciting newsletter and schedule is now ready!!
So take a few minutes, pour a cold glass of lemonade, put your feet up and read on...... CLUBS- Civil
War Club - meets the first Tuesday of the month from 10am-2pm. We do have a couple spots open at the current time.
This is a 6-month club committment, $30 plus project supplies. Call the shop for more info.
Stash Pot Pie, Evening Club - this club meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. We pick
a scrappy pattern and you bring fabric from your stash. This club is full at the current time.
Stash Pot Pie, Daytime Club - this club meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 10am-2pm. We do have
an opening in this group at the present time. A project is chosed by the shop and you bring fabric from your stash
to make it with. This is a 5-month committment for $25.00. Virgin
Strippers - meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. This club began using 2 1/2" strips
to make quilts..it has evolved into a project club. We are full at this time.
Original Strippers - meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. This group has been with the shop
for nearly 5 years! Needless to say we have no openings at this time. But keep checking as we sometimes
we do! Embroidery Club -
this club meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30am-2pm. We are beginning our next group project.
This is a Crabapple Hill Halloween pattern, Calendula Patterdrip's Cottage, which will be a 7- month committment
at $49.00. Janet Scott from E-town will be showing the techniques used in the pattern.
Whimpy All-Niters -- we are starting our Fourth group of Whimps!! Beginning in September our fourth
group of whimps will begin meeting on the first Friday of the month. We only have 6 seats available so if you are
interested CALL ASAP to make sure you are in!! This is a 6-month committment for $42.00. We plan a pot-luck dinner
most Fridays. Our club which meets on the 2nd Friday of the month is currently full and our club that meets on
the 4th Friday of the month has one opening! We also have a group of Daytime Whimps! This group meets
on the last Tuesday of the month from 10am-4pm. Call and see if we have any openings!!!
Drum Roll Please.......read
on for our great classes!!!
JULY 22 & 23 -- JINGLE BELL HOP This
is an annual hop which is so much fun! We have great
Prizes and all Christmas fabric on the bolt is 20% off, 1/2 yard min. cut. Passports are $3.00 until Hop
starts then they go to $4.00.
AUGUST EVENTS BEGINNER BUGGY BARN CLASS
Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date & Time: August 5, 10am-3pm This is a great class to learn
a fun technique with our Buggy Barn Queen, Karla! She will show you the ins and outs the Buggy Barn Way! Be sure
to take this class if you are interested in any of our other, more difficult Buggy Barn Classes....or just to brush up
on your technique. BEGINNING QUILTING Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $35.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Aug. 8, 15, 22 6pm-9pm Everything
you ever wanted to learn about quilting! This is the class for you. Karla will show you how to safely use
a rotary cutter, rulers, strip piece, follow directions and make a lap size Log Cabin quilt. All supplies purchased
at the shop receive a 10% discount. Only 6 seats in this class so HURRY!!! This is the only time a Beginner
Class is being offered until after the first of the year!
LAZY ANGLE CLASS Instructor: Jeanette Lone Cost:
$20.00 plus supplies Date&Time: August 20, 10:30am-1:30pm Teaching her first class at the
shop, Jeanette will be using her expertise with this great new ruler. This is only ONE of the blocks you can make
with this ruler.(There are 9 more!!) There is some prep work before this class so be sure to get your supply list when you sign up. This class is also limited to 6 students. FUN 'DONE Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost:
$35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: August 24, 10:30am-4pm Learn to Quilt as you go completely
using your sewing machine! Judi has mastered this technique making this table runner. You may opt to make
a quilt or runner. Ruler and pattern are required.
BEYOND
BEGINNERS Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $35.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: August 31, Sept. 7 & Sept. 14 - 6pm-9pm What a
great row quilt this is! You will learn SOOO many techniques in this class once you are done.....you should beable to
master just about any pattern! Once again this class is limited to 6.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS BUGGY BARN WITCH CLASS Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Sept. 1 & 8, 6pm-9pm Back by popular demand...a
witchy Halloween quilt. Karla will show you a more advanced Buggy Barn technique while making this great Halloween
Quilt. Note: You must have taken at least 1 other Buggy Barn Class to take this one. Class size is limited
to 6. MACHINE QUILTING WITH JULIE Instructor:
Julie Lambert Cost: $45.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept. 3, 10:30-4pm Learn to quilt on your own sewing machine! Julie Lambert will share all
of her tips on machine quilting with you. She will have a great trunk show of quilts she has quilted. This class
is a MUST if you want to quilt your own quilts! Julie is the best.
RAGS
TO RUGS Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost: $25.00 plus frame and fabric
Date&Time: Sept. 10, 10am-4pm What a great way to
use up all that UGLY fabric you bought...way back when????!!!! This is a great technique to make a nice sized throw
rug. You will need 2 1/2 yrds to warp the frame and 15 yards to make the rug!!!!
SQUARE IN SQUARE Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $35.00 plus supplies Date&Tiime:
Sept. 14 & 21, 10:30am-4pm Learn this great time saving technique...use one ruler to make
a variety of blocks. Judi will help you make this gorgeous quilt step by step. Class size is limited to 6 and
requires purchase of book and ruler.
FUN 'N DONE Instructor: Judi Robinson
Cost $35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept. 28 & 30, 6pm-9pm This great
technique, quilt as you go, is done completely on your machine! Your choice to make a table runner or begin a quilt.
This class requires purchase of pattern and ruler.
MACHINE QUILTING WITH JULIE
Instructor: Julie Lambert Cost: $45.00 plus supplies Date&Time:
Sept. 23, 10:30am-4pm Here is your last chance this year to learn to machine quilt. Julie will
be her all day showing you the ins and outs of using your machine to machine quilt. You will be amazed and all that
is possible!
OCTOBER EVENTS PAPER
PIECED CHRISTMAS STOCKING Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Sept. 7, 10am-3pm What a great holiday gift to make for someone
special! This is a great beginner class or if you just love to paper piece!
TWISTED CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost: $20.00 plus
supplies Date&Time: Sept. 8, 10:30am-2pm This pattern uses the
Large Twister Ruler by Country Schoolhouse. You won't beable to stop at just making one of these great gifts!!
BAG LADY SALE DAY --- WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!
This sale is for all of you who have purchased or received a Gathering Room tote bag. This sale will be offered ONLY
two times....here are the dates: October 10 and November 7...Monday evening from 6pm-9pm. All purchases
at the shop during these days and times will be 25% off! So mark your calendars!!!! This one is FOR YOU!!!!
TISSUE BOX COVER Instructor: Judi Robinson
Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: September 12, 10:30am-2pm
What a nice holiday gift for that someone who has everything! This Ohio Star Tissue Box Cover is an easy gift project
to make. Judi will show you how! Bet you can't make just one.
HOLLY STARS CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT
Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept.
15, 10:30am-4pm What a gorgeous tree skirt! Judi will show you that any type of fabric
can be used for a pattern, not just the one in the picture! It is a great size and would also make a great gift!
HOLIDAY PLACEMATS Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Oct. 19, 10:30am-2pm What a great way to dress up your holiday table!
This is just one of the placemat styles in this pattern. Use colors to match your decor or make them for all the
holidays....
RAGS TO RUGS Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: October 20, 10am-4pm Here
is a way to use up all that "ugly" fabric you bought a while back. The frame is "warped" with 2
1/2 yards of fabric and you will use 15 yds to make the rug. The end result is a nice size throw rug.
WITCH'S WORKSHOP Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$5.00 plus kit Date&Time: Oct. 29, 10am-2pm
Make this cute little wall hanging which is all machine appliqued and pieced. "Feeling Witchy" by Bloomin'
Minds is a great Halloween project.
HALLOWEEN SALE!!! ALL
DAY OCTOBER 29 IF YOU WEAR YOUR COSTUME INTO THE SHOP YOU WILL RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT ON ALL PURCHASES EXCEPT THREAD. TIME
TO START THINKING ABOUT WHAT YOU WILL WEAR!!!!!
NOVEMBER EVENTS
HOLLY STARS TREE SKIRT Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost:
$35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov. 2, 10:30am-4pm Time
for those last minute gifts for that person who has everything! This great tree skirt can be made using just about any
holiday fabrics.
BUGGY BARN STOCKINGS Instructor:
Karla Hein Cost $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov.5, 10am-4pm
Learn the Buggy Barn technique by the master....Karla will show you everything you need to know about Buggy Barn
quilting. This class is for beginners as well as those who just love Buggy Barn.
OHIO STAR TISSUE COVER Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Nov. 9, 6pm-9pm Another last minute gift idea
to make. This is a unique project to make for a special friend.
HOLIDAY PLACEMATS
Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time:
Nov. 16, 6pm-9pm Judi will show you how to make some great placemats for
all occasions. Color choice makes it all!!
NOVEMBER
25 AND 26 FROM 10AM-5PM....BLACK FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SALE.....STOP IN AND PICK A DOT....EACH DOT WILL HAVE A NUMBER ON
THE BACK AND THAT IS THE DISCOUNT YOU WILL RECEIVE ON ALL YOURREGULAR PRICED PURCHASES EXCEPT FOR THREAD. COME
SPEND THE DAY WITH US AND LEAVE THE CROWDS AT THE MALL!!
TWISTER TREE SKIRT Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$20.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov. 29, 6pm-9pm This
ruler is addicting! The end results look much more difficult than it really is!
ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER HOLIDAY SALE!!! ALL CHRISTMAS FABRIC IS 20% OFF TIL IT'S GONE!
HOLIDAY COFFEE AND DEMO EVENT Instructor: Michelle, Karla and Judi
Cost: FREE Date&Time: Dec. 3, 10am-4pm Come spend the day with us....a new demo will begin at the top of each
hour all day long. We will have snacks and coffee for your enjoyment. Our way of saying "Thanks"
too all our customers!!!! More info to follow.
HOLIDAY SHOP HOURS:
THE SHOP WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING DECEMBER 24 THROUGH JAN. 3. THIS WILL GIVE US TIME TO BE WITH OUR FAMILIES AND ENJOY
THE HOLIDAYS. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!!!
JANUARY
EVENT......DON'T MAKE US COUNT IT SALE! THIS IS OUR ANNUAL INVENTORY SALE....ON JAN. 5-7,
2012 ALL REGULAR PRICED ITEMS WILL BE 30% OFF EXCLUDING THREAD WITH A 1/2 YARD MINIMUM CUT!!!!! MARK YOUR
CALENDARS....A GREAT TIME TO REPLENISH THAT STASH AND GET BACKINGS FOR YOUR QUILTS.
Closing note.....I
want to thank everyone for all of their support throughout this past year. Without you my shop wouldn't be.
May the New Year bring you all much happiness and prosperity.
Michelle, Karla and Judi
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NEWS JUly
7, 2011
Hello Everyone! Just as I promised...our new, exciting newsletter and schedule is now ready!!
So take a few minutes, pour a cold glass of lemonade, put your feet up and read on...... CLUBS- Civil
War Club - meets the first Tuesday of the month from 10am-2pm. We do have a couple spots open at the current time.
This is a 6-month club committment, $30 plus project supplies. Call the shop for more info.
Stash Pot Pie, Evening Club - this club meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. We pick
a scrappy pattern and you bring fabric from your stash. This club is full at the current time.
Stash Pot Pie, Daytime Club - this club meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 10am-2pm. We do have
an opening in this group at the present time. A project is chosed by the shop and you bring fabric from your stash
to make it with. This is a 5-month committment for $25.00. Virgin
Strippers - meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. This club began using 2 1/2" strips
to make quilts..it has evolved into a project club. We are full at this time.
Original Strippers - meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. This group has been with the shop
for nearly 5 years! Needless to say we have no openings at this time. But keep checking as we sometimes
we do! Embroidery Club -
this club meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30am-2pm. We are beginning our next group project.
This is a Crabapple Hill Halloween pattern, Calendula Patterdrip's Cottage, which will be a 7- month committment
at $49.00. Janet Scott from E-town will be showing the techniques used in the pattern.
Whimpy All-Niters -- we are starting our Fourth group of Whimps!! Beginning in September our fourth
group of whimps will begin meeting on the first Friday of the month. We only have 6 seats available so if you are
interested CALL ASAP to make sure you are in!! This is a 6-month committment for $42.00. We plan a pot-luck dinner
most Fridays. Our club which meets on the 2nd Friday of the month is currently full and our club that meets on
the 4th Friday of the month has one opening! We also have a group of Daytime Whimps! This group meets
on the last Tuesday of the month from 10am-4pm. Call and see if we have any openings!!!
Drum Roll Please.......read
on for our great classes!!!
JULY 22 & 23 -- JINGLE BELL HOP This
is an annual hop which is so much fun! We have great
Prizes and all Christmas fabric on the bolt is 20% off, 1/2 yard min. cut. Passports are $3.00 until Hop
starts then they go to $4.00.
AUGUST EVENTS BEGINNER BUGGY BARN CLASS
Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date & Time: August 5, 10am-3pm This is a great class to learn
a fun technique with our Buggy Barn Queen, Karla! She will show you the ins and outs the Buggy Barn Way! Be sure
to take this class if you are interested in any of our other, more difficult Buggy Barn Classes....or just to brush up
on your technique. BEGINNING QUILTING Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $35.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Aug. 8, 15, 22 6pm-9pm Everything
you ever wanted to learn about quilting! This is the class for you. Karla will show you how to safely use
a rotary cutter, rulers, strip piece, follow directions and make a lap size Log Cabin quilt. All supplies purchased
at the shop receive a 10% discount. Only 6 seats in this class so HURRY!!! This is the only time a Beginner
Class is being offered until after the first of the year!
LAZY ANGLE CLASS Instructor: Jeanette Lone Cost:
$20.00 plus supplies Date&Time: August 20, 10:30am-1:30pm Teaching her first class at the
shop, Jeanette will be using her expertise with this great new ruler. This is only ONE of the blocks you can make
with this ruler.(There are 9 more!!) There is some prep work before this class so be sure to get your supply list when you sign up. This class is also limited to 6 students. FUN 'DONE Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost:
$35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: August 24, 10:30am-4pm Learn to Quilt as you go completely
using your sewing machine! Judi has mastered this technique making this table runner. You may opt to make
a quilt or runner. Ruler and pattern are required.
BEYOND
BEGINNERS Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $35.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: August 31, Sept. 7 & Sept. 14 - 6pm-9pm What a
great row quilt this is! You will learn SOOO many techniques in this class once you are done.....you should beable to
master just about any pattern! Once again this class is limited to 6.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS BUGGY BARN WITCH CLASS Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Sept. 1 & 8, 6pm-9pm Back by popular demand...a
witchy Halloween quilt. Karla will show you a more advanced Buggy Barn technique while making this great Halloween
Quilt. Note: You must have taken at least 1 other Buggy Barn Class to take this one. Class size is limited
to 6. MACHINE QUILTING WITH JULIE Instructor:
Julie Lambert Cost: $45.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept. 3, 10:30-4pm Learn to quilt on your own sewing machine! Julie Lambert will share all
of her tips on machine quilting with you. She will have a great trunk show of quilts she has quilted. This class
is a MUST if you want to quilt your own quilts! Julie is the best.
RAGS
TO RUGS Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost: $25.00 plus frame and fabric
Date&Time: Sept. 10, 10am-4pm What a great way to
use up all that UGLY fabric you bought...way back when????!!!! This is a great technique to make a nice sized throw
rug. You will need 2 1/2 yrds to warp the frame and 15 yards to make the rug!!!!
SQUARE IN SQUARE Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $35.00 plus supplies Date&Tiime:
Sept. 14 & 21, 10:30am-4pm Learn this great time saving technique...use one ruler to make
a variety of blocks. Judi will help you make this gorgeous quilt step by step. Class size is limited to 6 and
requires purchase of book and ruler.
FUN 'N DONE Instructor: Judi Robinson
Cost $35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept. 28 & 30, 6pm-9pm This great
technique, quilt as you go, is done completely on your machine! Your choice to make a table runner or begin a quilt.
This class requires purchase of pattern and ruler.
MACHINE QUILTING WITH JULIE
Instructor: Julie Lambert Cost: $45.00 plus supplies Date&Time:
Sept. 23, 10:30am-4pm Here is your last chance this year to learn to machine quilt. Julie will
be her all day showing you the ins and outs of using your machine to machine quilt. You will be amazed and all that
is possible!
OCTOBER EVENTS PAPER
PIECED CHRISTMAS STOCKING Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Sept. 7, 10am-3pm What a great holiday gift to make for someone
special! This is a great beginner class or if you just love to paper piece!
TWISTED CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost: $20.00 plus
supplies Date&Time: Sept. 8, 10:30am-2pm This pattern uses the
Large Twister Ruler by Country Schoolhouse. You won't beable to stop at just making one of these great gifts!!
BAG LADY SALE DAY --- WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!
This sale is for all of you who have purchased or received a Gathering Room tote bag. This sale will be offered ONLY
two times....here are the dates: October 10 and November 7...Monday evening from 6pm-9pm. All purchases
at the shop during these days and times will be 25% off! So mark your calendars!!!! This one is FOR YOU!!!!
TISSUE BOX COVER Instructor: Judi Robinson
Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: September 12, 10:30am-2pm
What a nice holiday gift for that someone who has everything! This Ohio Star Tissue Box Cover is an easy gift project
to make. Judi will show you how! Bet you can't make just one.
HOLLY STARS CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT
Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept.
15, 10:30am-4pm What a gorgeous tree skirt! Judi will show you that any type of fabric
can be used for a pattern, not just the one in the picture! It is a great size and would also make a great gift!
HOLIDAY PLACEMATS Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Oct. 19, 10:30am-2pm What a great way to dress up your holiday table!
This is just one of the placemat styles in this pattern. Use colors to match your decor or make them for all the
holidays....
RAGS TO RUGS Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: October 20, 10am-4pm Here
is a way to use up all that "ugly" fabric you bought a while back. The frame is "warped" with 2
1/2 yards of fabric and you will use 15 yds to make the rug. The end result is a nice size throw rug.
WITCH'S WORKSHOP Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$5.00 plus kit Date&Time: Oct. 29, 10am-2pm
Make this cute little wall hanging which is all machine appliqued and pieced. "Feeling Witchy" by Bloomin'
Minds is a great Halloween project.
HALLOWEEN SALE!!! ALL
DAY OCTOBER 29 IF YOU WEAR YOUR COSTUME INTO THE SHOP YOU WILL RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT ON ALL PURCHASES EXCEPT THREAD. TIME
TO START THINKING ABOUT WHAT YOU WILL WEAR!!!!!
NOVEMBER EVENTS
HOLLY STARS TREE SKIRT Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost:
$35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov. 2, 10:30am-4pm Time
for those last minute gifts for that person who has everything! This great tree skirt can be made using just about any
holiday fabrics.
BUGGY BARN STOCKINGS Instructor:
Karla Hein Cost $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov.5, 10am-4pm
Learn the Buggy Barn technique by the master....Karla will show you everything you need to know about Buggy Barn
quilting. This class is for beginners as well as those who just love Buggy Barn.
OHIO STAR TISSUE COVER Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Nov. 9, 6pm-9pm Another last minute gift idea
to make. This is a unique project to make for a special friend.
HOLIDAY PLACEMATS
Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time:
Nov. 16, 6pm-9pm Judi will show you how to make some great placemats for
all occasions. Color choice makes it all!!
NOVEMBER
25 AND 26 FROM 10AM-5PM....BLACK FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SALE.....STOP IN AND PICK A DOT....EACH DOT WILL HAVE A NUMBER ON
THE BACK AND THAT IS THE DISCOUNT YOU WILL RECEIVE ON ALL YOURREGULAR PRICED PURCHASES EXCEPT FOR THREAD. COME
SPEND THE DAY WITH US AND LEAVE THE CROWDS AT THE MALL!!
TWISTER TREE SKIRT Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$20.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov. 29, 6pm-9pm This
ruler is addicting! The end results look much more difficult than it really is!
ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER HOLIDAY SALE!!! ALL CHRISTMAS FABRIC IS 20% OFF TIL IT'S GONE!
HOLIDAY COFFEE AND DEMO EVENT Instructor: Michelle, Karla and Judi
Cost: FREE Date&Time: Dec. 3, 10am-4pm Come spend the day with us....a new demo will begin at the top of each
hour all day long. We will have snacks and coffee for your enjoyment. Our way of saying "Thanks"
too all our customers!!!! More info to follow.
HOLIDAY SHOP HOURS:
THE SHOP WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING DECEMBER 24 THROUGH JAN. 3. THIS WILL GIVE US TIME TO BE WITH OUR FAMILIES AND ENJOY
THE HOLIDAYS. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!!!
JANUARY
EVENT......DON'T MAKE US COUNT IT SALE! THIS IS OUR ANNUAL INVENTORY SALE....ON JAN. 5-7,
2012 ALL REGULAR PRICED ITEMS WILL BE 30% OFF EXCLUDING THREAD WITH A 1/2 YARD MINIMUM CUT!!!!! MARK YOUR
CALENDARS....A GREAT TIME TO REPLENISH THAT STASH AND GET BACKINGS FOR YOUR QUILTS.
Closing note.....I
want to thank everyone for all of their support throughout this past year. Without you my shop wouldn't be.
May the New Year bring you all much happiness and prosperity.
Michelle, Karla and Judi
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Hello Everyone! Just as I promised...our
new, exciting newsletter and schedule is now ready!! So take a few minutes, pour a cold glass of lemonade, put your
feet up and read on...... CLUBS- Civil War Club - meets the first Tuesday of the month from
10am-2pm. We do have a couple spots open at the current time. This is a 6-month club committment, $30 plus
project supplies. Call the shop for more info.
Stash Pot Pie, Evening Club - this club meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. We pick
a scrappy pattern and you bring fabric from your stash. This club is full at the current time.
Stash Pot Pie, Daytime Club - this club meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 10am-2pm. We do have
an opening in this group at the present time. A project is chosed by the shop and you bring fabric from your stash
to make it with. This is a 5-month committment for $25.00. Virgin
Strippers - meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. This club began using 2 1/2" strips
to make quilts..it has evolved into a project club. We are full at this time.
Original Strippers - meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 6pm-9pm. This group has been with the shop
for nearly 5 years! Needless to say we have no openings at this time. But keep checking as we sometimes
we do! Embroidery Club -
this club meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30am-2pm. We are beginning our next group project.
This is a Crabapple Hill Halloween pattern, Calendula Patterdrip's Cottage, which will be a 7- month committment
at $49.00. Janet Scott from E-town will be showing the techniques used in the pattern.
Whimpy All-Niters -- we are starting our Fourth group of Whimps!! Beginning in September our fourth
group of whimps will begin meeting on the first Friday of the month. We only have 6 seats available so if you are
interested CALL ASAP to make sure you are in!! This is a 6-month committment for $42.00. We plan a pot-luck dinner
most Fridays. Our club which meets on the 2nd Friday of the month is currently full and our club that meets on
the 4th Friday of the month has one opening! We also have a group of Daytime Whimps! This group meets
on the last Tuesday of the month from 10am-4pm. Call and see if we have any openings!!!
Drum Roll Please.......read
on for our great classes!!!
JULY 22 & 23 -- JINGLE BELL HOP This
is an annual hop which is so much fun! We have great
Prizes and all Christmas fabric on the bolt is 20% off, 1/2 yard min. cut. Passports are $3.00 until Hop
starts then they go to $4.00.
AUGUST EVENTS BEGINNER BUGGY BARN CLASS
Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date & Time: August 5, 10am-3pm This is a great class to learn
a fun technique with our Buggy Barn Queen, Karla! She will show you the ins and outs the Buggy Barn Way! Be sure
to take this class if you are interested in any of our other, more difficult Buggy Barn Classes....or just to brush up
on your technique. BEGINNING QUILTING Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $35.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Aug. 8, 15, 22 6pm-9pm Everything
you ever wanted to learn about quilting! This is the class for you. Karla will show you how to safely use
a rotary cutter, rulers, strip piece, follow directions and make a lap size Log Cabin quilt. All supplies purchased
at the shop receive a 10% discount. Only 6 seats in this class so HURRY!!! This is the only time a Beginner
Class is being offered until after the first of the year!
LAZY ANGLE CLASS Instructor: Jeanette Lone Cost:
$20.00 plus supplies Date&Time: August 20, 10:30am-1:30pm Teaching her first class at the
shop, Jeanette will be using her expertise with this great new ruler. This is only ONE of the blocks you can make
with this ruler.(There are 9 more!!) There is some prep work before this class so be sure to get your supply list when you sign up. This class is also limited to 6 students. FUN 'DONE Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost:
$35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: August 24, 10:30am-4pm Learn to Quilt as you go completely
using your sewing machine! Judi has mastered this technique making this table runner. You may opt to make
a quilt or runner. Ruler and pattern are required.
BEYOND
BEGINNERS Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $35.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: August 31, Sept. 7 & Sept. 14 - 6pm-9pm What a
great row quilt this is! You will learn SOOO many techniques in this class once you are done.....you should beable to
master just about any pattern! Once again this class is limited to 6.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS BUGGY BARN WITCH CLASS Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Sept. 1 & 8, 6pm-9pm Back by popular demand...a
witchy Halloween quilt. Karla will show you a more advanced Buggy Barn technique while making this great Halloween
Quilt. Note: You must have taken at least 1 other Buggy Barn Class to take this one. Class size is limited
to 6. MACHINE QUILTING WITH JULIE Instructor:
Julie Lambert Cost: $45.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept. 3, 10:30-4pm Learn to quilt on your own sewing machine! Julie Lambert will share all
of her tips on machine quilting with you. She will have a great trunk show of quilts she has quilted. This class
is a MUST if you want to quilt your own quilts! Julie is the best.
RAGS
TO RUGS Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost: $25.00 plus frame and fabric
Date&Time: Sept. 10, 10am-4pm What a great way to
use up all that UGLY fabric you bought...way back when????!!!! This is a great technique to make a nice sized throw
rug. You will need 2 1/2 yrds to warp the frame and 15 yards to make the rug!!!!
SQUARE IN SQUARE Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $35.00 plus supplies Date&Tiime:
Sept. 14 & 21, 10:30am-4pm Learn this great time saving technique...use one ruler to make
a variety of blocks. Judi will help you make this gorgeous quilt step by step. Class size is limited to 6 and
requires purchase of book and ruler.
FUN 'N DONE Instructor: Judi Robinson
Cost $35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept. 28 & 30, 6pm-9pm This great
technique, quilt as you go, is done completely on your machine! Your choice to make a table runner or begin a quilt.
This class requires purchase of pattern and ruler.
MACHINE QUILTING WITH JULIE
Instructor: Julie Lambert Cost: $45.00 plus supplies Date&Time:
Sept. 23, 10:30am-4pm Here is your last chance this year to learn to machine quilt. Julie will
be her all day showing you the ins and outs of using your machine to machine quilt. You will be amazed and all that
is possible!
OCTOBER EVENTS PAPER
PIECED CHRISTMAS STOCKING Instructor: Karla Hein Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Sept. 7, 10am-3pm What a great holiday gift to make for someone
special! This is a great beginner class or if you just love to paper piece!
TWISTED CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost: $20.00 plus
supplies Date&Time: Sept. 8, 10:30am-2pm This pattern uses the
Large Twister Ruler by Country Schoolhouse. You won't beable to stop at just making one of these great gifts!!
BAG LADY SALE DAY --- WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!
This sale is for all of you who have purchased or received a Gathering Room tote bag. This sale will be offered ONLY
two times....here are the dates: October 10 and November 7...Monday evening from 6pm-9pm. All purchases
at the shop during these days and times will be 25% off! So mark your calendars!!!! This one is FOR YOU!!!!
TISSUE BOX COVER Instructor: Judi Robinson
Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: September 12, 10:30am-2pm
What a nice holiday gift for that someone who has everything! This Ohio Star Tissue Box Cover is an easy gift project
to make. Judi will show you how! Bet you can't make just one.
HOLLY STARS CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT
Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Sept.
15, 10:30am-4pm What a gorgeous tree skirt! Judi will show you that any type of fabric
can be used for a pattern, not just the one in the picture! It is a great size and would also make a great gift!
HOLIDAY PLACEMATS Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Oct. 19, 10:30am-2pm What a great way to dress up your holiday table!
This is just one of the placemat styles in this pattern. Use colors to match your decor or make them for all the
holidays....
RAGS TO RUGS Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: October 20, 10am-4pm Here
is a way to use up all that "ugly" fabric you bought a while back. The frame is "warped" with 2
1/2 yards of fabric and you will use 15 yds to make the rug. The end result is a nice size throw rug.
WITCH'S WORKSHOP Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$5.00 plus kit Date&Time: Oct. 29, 10am-2pm
Make this cute little wall hanging which is all machine appliqued and pieced. "Feeling Witchy" by Bloomin'
Minds is a great Halloween project.
HALLOWEEN SALE!!! ALL
DAY OCTOBER 29 IF YOU WEAR YOUR COSTUME INTO THE SHOP YOU WILL RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT ON ALL PURCHASES EXCEPT THREAD. TIME
TO START THINKING ABOUT WHAT YOU WILL WEAR!!!!!
NOVEMBER EVENTS
HOLLY STARS TREE SKIRT Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost:
$35.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov. 2, 10:30am-4pm Time
for those last minute gifts for that person who has everything! This great tree skirt can be made using just about any
holiday fabrics.
BUGGY BARN STOCKINGS Instructor:
Karla Hein Cost $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov.5, 10am-4pm
Learn the Buggy Barn technique by the master....Karla will show you everything you need to know about Buggy Barn
quilting. This class is for beginners as well as those who just love Buggy Barn.
OHIO STAR TISSUE COVER Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Date&Time: Nov. 9, 6pm-9pm Another last minute gift idea
to make. This is a unique project to make for a special friend.
HOLIDAY PLACEMATS
Instructor: Judi Robinson Cost: $25.00 plus supplies Date&Time:
Nov. 16, 6pm-9pm Judi will show you how to make some great placemats for
all occasions. Color choice makes it all!!
NOVEMBER
25 AND 26 FROM 10AM-5PM....BLACK FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SALE.....STOP IN AND PICK A DOT....EACH DOT WILL HAVE A NUMBER ON
THE BACK AND THAT IS THE DISCOUNT YOU WILL RECEIVE ON ALL YOURREGULAR PRICED PURCHASES EXCEPT FOR THREAD. COME
SPEND THE DAY WITH US AND LEAVE THE CROWDS AT THE MALL!!
TWISTER TREE SKIRT Instructor: Michelle Klein Cost:
$20.00 plus supplies Date&Time: Nov. 29, 6pm-9pm This
ruler is addicting! The end results look much more difficult than it really is!
ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER HOLIDAY SALE!!! ALL CHRISTMAS FABRIC IS 20% OFF TIL IT'S GONE!
HOLIDAY COFFEE AND DEMO EVENT Instructor: Michelle, Karla and Judi
Cost: FREE Date&Time: Dec. 3, 10am-4pm Come spend the day with us....a new demo will begin at the top of each
hour all day long. We will have snacks and coffee for your enjoyment. Our way of saying "Thanks"
too all our customers!!!! More info to follow.
HOLIDAY SHOP HOURS:
THE SHOP WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING DECEMBER 24 THROUGH JAN. 3. THIS WILL GIVE US TIME TO BE WITH OUR FAMILIES AND ENJOY
THE HOLIDAYS. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!!!
JANUARY
EVENT......DON'T MAKE US COUNT IT SALE! THIS IS OUR ANNUAL INVENTORY SALE....ON JAN. 5-7,
2012 ALL REGULAR PRICED ITEMS WILL BE 30% OFF EXCLUDING THREAD WITH A 1/2 YARD MINIMUM CUT!!!!! MARK YOUR
CALENDARS....A GREAT TIME TO REPLENISH THAT STASH AND GET BACKINGS FOR YOUR QUILTS.
Closing note.....I
want to thank everyone for all of their support throughout this past year. Without you my shop wouldn't be.
May the New Year bring you all much happiness and prosperity
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