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NEWSLETTER (February - Early May, 2008)

CLUBS (pre-registration required for all clubs):

FABRIC CLUBS

These are a great way to build your stash, break out of your “typical fabric pick rut” or just have fun getting different fabrics. There are three different levels for the “Fabric Club” depending on your quest for fabric..

Fat Quarter Quandary – every month get a collection of 6 different fat quarters for the price of $22.50 (plus applicable taxes). No hints, no picks, just a wonderful surprise when you drop in after the fifteenth of the month to collect your package. These will be held in the shop until you pick them up unless the shipping option is requested. Your credit card will be charged on a monthly basis for the fabric club.

Half Yard Yodelers – the same as the “Fat Quarter Quandary” except you get a wonderful collection of half yard cuts for the price of $41.55 (plus applicable taxes).

The Whole Yard Deal – the same as the “Fat Quarter Quandary” except your collection is comprised of full one yard cuts for the price of $80.00 (plus applicable taxes).

CHRISTMAS 2008 CLUB (yes….2008)

Join Gail & Sandy one Wednesday evening per month – Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 26, Apr 30, May 28, June 25 (6 months until Christmas), Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26. The fee is $20.00 per session plus a recipe (attend as many or as few as you want). The class fee includes a pattern each month (supplies are extra).

Have you ever found yourself finishing a gift on the 24th of December? We always vow to start early for next year so let’s do it! Join us for fellowship, laughs, and as a bonus – your shopping will be done early. We will offer a different type of project each month (suitable for gift giving or for you home). Some of the project ideas include – table runner, advent cushion, small tote bag, gift bag, wall hanging, and ornaments. We will also cover different ways to finish a stocking. We would also like to make a small cookbook of your favorite family recipes.

BERNINA CLUB

The “Bernina Club” will meet one Saturday (the third Saturday of every month with the exception of the summer). Join us February 16, March 15 and April 19 from 10 am – noon. Fee for the club is $5.00 and pre-registration is required.

QUICK QUILTING CLUB

The “Quick Quilting Club” or QQC will meet on the third Wednesday of the month from 6 – 8 pm for 9 months (we won’t meet in the summer). Come explore the adventures of those quick quilting projects. Have you always wondered what to do with charm packs, jelly rolls, fat quarters or your every growing scrap pile. Join Deborah as you travel through the world of “quick” but wonderful projects. The fee is $15.00 per session and pre-registration is required.

‘BAG-GALS’ CLUB

The “Bag-Gals” group will be the envy of all their friends as they flit about with an array of different “bags”. There are so many options out there and Cheryl will lead you through the maze of patterns and you will soon be on your way to creating projects you will use every day. The “Bag-Gals” will meet on the third Thursday of the month from 6 – 8 pm for 9 months (we won’t meet in the summer). Membership is $15.00 per session for drop in or an annual membership of $120.00 for all 9. The fee is $15.00 per session and pre-registration is required.

HANDWORK CLUB

By popular demand, Thelma will be leading you through the relaxing and rewarding world of hand work. If you have always wanted to try the many different forms of hand work, this is the club for you. There will be appliqué, English paper piecing and hand piecing to just touch on a few. The “Handwork Club” will meet on the second Thursday of the month from 9 – noon for 9 months (we won’t meet in the summer). The fee is $15.00 per session and pre-registration is required.

BOMS (blocks of the month):

Butterfly Kisses BOM
Sandy Kennedy
First Saturday of the month from 9:00 to 12:00 – starting February 2 and running until November (the program is priced over only 10 months)
$25.00 membership fee plus $26.50 per month (based on 10 month program)
This includes all your fabric for the quilt top (including binding but not batting or backing) and a great time sewing it all together. The spaces and fabric kits are limited so don’t wait too long. You will have the choice of a green or brown border for your beautiful “Butterfly Kisses” quilt. The sample is in the shop so drop in and take a look as you won’t want to miss this one!

Bee Attitutes BOM
$25.00 membership fee plus $22.50 per month (based on 12 month program)
We will have details coming soon. This wonderful BOM is featured in the “Bee Attitudes” book (included in program) and the quilt will look like the sample on the cover. There are a limited number of spaces available. The club meets one Monday each month (6 – 8 pm) but you do not have to attend the club meeting to participate. Please check calendar for dates of meetings.

CLASSES:

Appliquilting with Joan Statz
Joan Statz
Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
$145.00 includes instruction & light lunch plus all-day coffee (does not include pattern or supplies)

Back by popular demand so don’t delay as this course is already filling fast. Joan will lead you through her original form appliqué. You won’t believe how you will put together these wonderful creations with such ease. There is a workbook available (strongly recommended that you purchase it before the class so you can put all your notes in the correct place).

Buggy Barn Bonanza
Sandy Kennedy
Saturday, March 9 (1:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
$45.00 (does not include pattern or supplies)

This is for those of you wanting to learn the Buggy Barn way. It is fun and fast so don’t delay. Pick out your favourite Buggy Barn pattern and get ready to stack, whack and shuffle!

Double Hearts a la Bargello
Gwen Ledyard
Thursday, March 6, 13 & April 3 (6:00 – 8:30 pm)
$59.00 (does not include pattern or supplies)

Stunning is the only way to describe this Heart Bargello. Gwen’s smaller version showcases beautiful Japanese fabrics, yet any colour combination will be sensational. This class is designed to get you started with fabric selection and keep you motivated through simple piecing techniques. It’s a class packed with information on the fascination of bargello-style quilts. Confident beginner to intermediate quilters welcome.

SnS (Square-In-A-Square)
Gail Otke
Wednesday, March 5 (6:00 – 9:30 pm)
$35.00 plus ruler (does not include supplies)

This is an introductory class to the Square in a Square technique. Enjoy a trunk show, learn a few “options” and make delightful table runner. This is an exciting technique – make complicated block segments with ease, accuracy, and satisfaction. You may never cut or sew another triangle again. Watch for other projects – coming soon.....

Cross Stitch Stockings
Sandy Kennedy
Monday, March 10 OR Tuesday, April 15 (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
$15.00 (does not include pattern or supplies)

These beautiful stockings will be treasured for years to come. Learn the basics of cross stitch as you work your way through these quick and easy stitched stockings. Later we will embellish to your heart’s content and then finish the stocking well before the rush of the Christmas season

Wish Upon a Star
Sandy Kennedy
Monday, February 25, March 3, 17 & 31 (6:00 – 8:00 pm)
$75.00 (does not include pattern or supplies)

Great advanced beginner quilt. This quilt is an heirloom in the making. You will develop all the skills you learned in your basic class including appliqué. This quilt looks a lot more difficult than it is, so take the plunge and join us making this beautiful sampler quilt.

Quilting for Beginners
Sandy Kennedy
Monday, April 7, 14, 28 & May 5 (6:00 – 9:00 pm)
$65.00 (does not include pattern or supplies)

This is the class to take if you want to learn to quilt. We will be making learning all the basics you need to know for quilting while making this beautiful lap quilt that you will enjoy for many years.

Rag Quilt
Sandy Kennedy
Tuesday, March 11 (6:00 – 9:00 pm)
OR
Tuesday, April 1 (6:00 – 9:00 pm)
$30.00 (does not supplies – no pattern required)

Always wanted to make a rag quilt? Now is your chance! No quilting experience required.

Cabin Fever
Sandy Kennedy
Wednesday, February April 2, 9, 23 & May 7 (6:00 – 8:00 pm)
$75.00 (does not include pattern or supplies)

Great for the beginner or someone that wants to “refresh” their quilting skills. Cabin Fever features the classic log cabin block and a touch of appliqué. You will be taught all the quilting basics plus the choice of machine or hand appliqué.

Appliqué – Hand & Machine
Thelma Crape
Saturday April 26
Hand Appliqué – 10:00 – noon ($35.00)
Machine Appliqué – 12:30 – 2:30 ($35.00)
Hand Quilting Demo – 3:00 – 4:00 ($10.00)
Fee as outlined above or join all 3 for $70.00

Happy Quilting!
Sandy