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SPRING CLEANING... ...make room for stash accumulation!!
(see article below on tips for how to manage your stash so we can tempt you with MORE FABRIC :-))
It's March which means Spring is just around the corner. New Spring fabrics have been arriving and we at Quilts & Sew Forth are all excited about the fresh new prints and colors - of course we snuck in some new batiks as well :-0! They do make one feel happy! I think we all are ready for blooming flowers, garden tea parties, sweet little bunnies and chicks, floppy hats, jelly bags and other things that make us think Spring! Not to mention PAISLEYS, PAISLEYS, PAISLEYS...boy have they come back in fashion!
We have scheduled some fun classes!! Recently a lot of beginning Quilters have been moving into our area and we have happily accomodated them with a Beginners Series every month. Our Seasonal Runner Series and Mystery Series are under way and as always we have several workshops on the Calendar and more in the planning stages!
Our 'Spring 2010 Class Preview Day' is coming up (03/13/10) - sign up for ANY class on this day and recieve a 10% Discount on your fee! Remember, as always, buy your supplies at Q&SF and get 10% OFF those as well! In fact - you have to check out the link to get a grasp of all of the amazing offers we have coming up for eager students!!
Be sure to stay on top of our Website for current NEWS and EVENTS.
We are also now on FaceBook
We are working on getting this page up and going to make it easy for you to stay in touch with current events - so become a FAN of our store, spread the word about us, and we will return the favor!
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!!HELP WITH MY STASH!! 
how about a scrap quilt or 2????
Start by going through your home fabric stash. Any piece that is less than ½ yard should be used for scrap quilts. Sort the pieces by color, light and darks of any color should be separated too. You will have many piles of blues (make sure you don't make more than 3 piles of a color - sorting by different shades) and likewise for each color. Separate out pure whites, beige tonals, and light colored backgrounds that have bits of color too. For some of you it will take weeks to just sort the fabric. Put the sorts in baskets/containers (Target & Walmart have really great deals on these) to get ready to cut."
Now for the next step:
Go through the fabric you have organized in baskets and pull out pieces that are 1/3 yard or more. Cut off 12" (1/3 yard) and start a new "sort" of 12" pieces by color and value (light, medium, dark). If you have pieces that are "almost 12", like 11" or so" include them in the 12" sort.
Fabric pieces that are odd shapes, like squares (whatever size) can be further sorted by shape. Unless you have a lot of these odd shapes then don't bother with this step now.
Fabric that is less than 11" should be cut into strips. I generally cut 1 ½", 2" and 2 ½" strips and sort these by value (light, medium, dark) without regard to color. You will have 3 baskets of each value and each size:
3 baskets of light 1 ½", 2" and 2 ½"strips
3 baskets of medium 1 ½", 2" and 2 ½"strips
3 baskets of dark 1 ½", 2" and 2 ½"strips
By now you might have noticed that you have a lot of one value (maybe lights) and not many darks. You could be storing lots of red and pinks and no yellow and oranges, etc. Most quilters lean toward particular colors more often (I am a blue person who is quite partial to Batiks - as if you could tell by our collection at Q&SF). If you have a lot more of one color or value than others I will help you even out your stash next month and give you another...hopefully final organizational step!
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AMAZING
GLOVES IN A BOTTLE
The chilling cold of the winter months can take a heavy toll on your skin. According to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) figures, 81 million Americans all across the country will be looking for relief from dry, itchy skin this winter.
"Winter weather is one the main causes of dry, itchy skin," says Dr. Peter Helton, a board-certified dermatologist from Southern California. "The low humidity that occurs as a result of indoor heating can wreak havoc with your skin's ability to stay moisturized."
Your outer layer of skin is made up of dead skin cells, natural oils and lipids (fats).
It is designed by nature to protect your deeper layers of skin from irritants and toxins. Dry, itchy skin is nature's way of letting you know that this protective barrier has been stripped away," says Dr. Helton.
In the colder parts of the country the numbers suffering from dry skin rise dramatically. "Most people in our area suffer from dry skin in the winter," comments Dr. Brian Zogg, a dermatologist who has a clinic in southern Minnesota. "Our harsh winter conditions can cause severe dry skin problems."
These dry skin conditions are aggravated by everyday activities - most soaps and cleansers contain fragrances, colorants, antibacterial agents and other ingredients that strip away the protective elements of the outer layer of your skin.
The traditional prescription for treating dry skin has been a cream or lotion with moisturizers in it, in an attempt to replace the lost moisture and oils in the skin.
Now new research has revealed that this may in fact be sending your skin a "negative" message.
Daily use of conventional lotions (artificial moisturizers) can cause your skin to produce less natural moisture where it is really needed - below the outer layer of skin. And this is the only place moisture can resolve a dry skin condition. "When the skin gets this 'negative message' from artificial moisturizers, it can make it more difficult for the skin to heal," says Dr. Zogg. Research into this problem has produced a completely new type of lotion, called a shielding lotion, that's getting remarkable results. "A shielding lotion is far superior for treating dry, itchy skin because it bonds with the outer layer of the skin and replaces the protective barrier, keeping the irritants out and your own natural oils and moisture in," explains Dr. Helton.
"Shielding lotions don't wash or rub off," agrees Dr. Zogg. "Because a shielding lotion stays on and protects the skin it's a very effective treatment for the dry skin conditions we see here in the winter months."
"Severe dry skin conditions need to be treated with prescription medication for the inflammation along with a lotion to moisturize and help heal the skin. With a shielding lotion we find that the skin heals much faster, so the patient needs less medication," says Dr. Helton.
Good news for the millions who suffer with dry skin each year. Shielding Lotion can prevent a costly trip to your dermatologist and keep your skin silky smooth all winter.
!! NOW AVAILABLE AT Q&SF !!
Purse size - $4.95
House Size - $14.95 |
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MACHINE QUILTING
WHAT'S NEW @ Quilts & Sew Forth
Monique has been Quilting away and turning outsome of the most beautiful Quilts we ever have and boy...HAVE YOU ALL BEEN BUSY...quilts are rolling in steadily everyday but it hasn't stopped us from having some of the most reasonable pricing in town and unsurpassed turnaround time!
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1. To clarify a few points we do not require a deposit on Quilting - since we will just hold on to your Quilt for ransom :-) We only require, at drop off, that you pay for your batting and thread (if you choose varigated only) in full.
2. Many of my customers like to bring me rather small quilts and we do have a... Minimum Charge on Quilts = $25.00.
The rest of our pricing is as follows...
Edge to Edge Pantograph..............................$0.015/in2
Double Meander, Ribbons.............................$0.015/in2
Double Meander, Medium-Large.................$0.015/in2
Small Meander or Blocks & Borders.........$0.03-.05/in2
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upreme Volume of Stitches........................$0.03-.05/in2
Heirloom Quilting.............................................coming soon
Binding
Machine Front, Hand Back............................$0.20/in
Backing Fabrics
Backing Print, Tone on Tone........................$9.00/yd
White/Natural muslin 108"...........................$11.60/yd
Batting
96" Hobbs 80/20...............$7.00/yd
120" Hobbs 80/20.............$9.00/yd
Off the roll batting sold to quilting customers only
3.We have 100's of designs available - the majority priced at $0.015 per/sq.inch. If ever there is a specific design you wish us to find/download for you - please just let us know. We would be happy to purchase it for our library and to use on your quilt - this will cost between $10 -$15.
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Lastly - I would like to take the time to copy you on the updates we have placed on our...
PREPARING YOUR QUILT PAGE It is very important that you make a note of our requirements or review them before bringing in your project so as to avoid any added and unecessary charges we may have to add to your costs. By ensuring that your batting is relaxed, your batting and backing are the correct size, everything is pressed neatly, seams flat and stray threads are removed....not only will you avoid extraneous charges but your Quilt will be ready much faster! If you have any questions please feel free to... LET US KNOW
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Q&SF Celebrates
NATIONAL QUILTING DAYEVENT- 03/19/10
 WHAT:
Celebrate National Quilting Day (a day early :-)
Selection of free fabrics for use in Charity Quilts/Projects
Plenty of beverages & treats to go with good company & instruction, if needed
WHERE:
Quilts & Sew Forth
WHEN:
9AM-5PM
RSVP: By 03/15/2010 - 440.266.1601 or email us
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Quilters Cornice Demo
03/20/2010
LUCKY DRAW & REFRESHMENTS will be served!
Let's all get "WRAPPED UP" in Window Quilting ....no better way to showcase your quilting and enhance your Patchwork Decor! Nancy Lasch and Q&SF will be demonstrating the many creative ways to cover The Top Banana Crafty Cornice.
Time: 12PM-2PM
Pre-registration and demonstration attendance required for lucky draw entry.
Just bring the L Shaped Hanging Guide, window measurements, and if you like some of your sample fabrics or quilts that you think you would like to cover the cornice with.
PRINT L-SHAPED HANGING GUIDE
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EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA 04/03/2010
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Come join us from 10AM-5PM for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
For every $25.00 you spend you'll get an egg with a prize:
 · Free gift cards · Free classes
· Free fabric · Discounts & more
Plus, plenty of chocolate to fuel EXTREME shopping!
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Register Now for QwM 2010
WHAT: Quilting with Machines, A Learning Experience Conference
WHEN: September 22-25, 2010
WHERE: Sawmill Creek Resort & Convention Center (Huron, OH)
Quilting with Machine's goal is to educate machine quilters in the latest techniques of machine quilting by offering quilting demonstrations, classes and informative lectures. Long arm, mid arm, short arm and domestic sewing machine quilters can learn and apply techniques that increase their knowledge and skill. One of the instrumental women who helps to put this show on every year is our resident Free Motion Quilting Teacher - Kathy McCarty. Thank you Kathy for ALL of your hard and GREAT work.
Kathy McCarty .... An award winning quilter, she began quilting, as a hand quilter, in 1986. Her enthusiasm for the craft produced more unfinished tops than completed ones, and she quickly turned to machine quilting to get those tops completed. With over 20 years experience, Kathy is eager to share her knowledge of machine quilting and piecing. So eager...we managed to 'snag' some of her time here at Quilts & Sew Forth amidst all the craziness that ensues when preparing for a show like QwM.
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MOTHERS' DAY SPECIAL
03/01-05/01
 As an extra special treat, Quilts & Sew Forth is selling Gift Cards for $25.00 that come tied with a beautiful ribbon to a special Spring Fat ¼-the PERFECT GIFT for any woman in your life who loves to sew, quilt, or likes to blow her nose on a fancy piece of fabric :-)
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Contact Info
Phone: 440-266-1601 | Fax: 440-266-1602
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