The Crazy Quilt Shop Newsletter

June 2011

In This Issue
2011 Crazy for Quilts Show
New in the Shop
Kit Crazy!
Tuesday Open Sewing and Demos
Join Our List
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Greetings!
 

I believe spring has finally sprung!  It feels so good to dust off the capris and flipflops!

 

2011 Crazy for Quilts Show
Venue Announced! 

I am very excited to announce that the majority of this year's quilts show will be presented in the Masonic Hall just a block down the street from the shop!  The light is good and the space is perfect!  Thank you to Nathan Weis and Curtis Headrick for helping make it happen.

 

Seminar with Featured Artist, JaNita Clairmont 

What's an even bigger word than excited??  I'm over the top about the opportunity to have our featured artist teach a two-day seminar on Friday and Saturday, August 26 and 27, from 11 am to 3 pm each day.  JaNita has designed aRoslyn Memory Block unique block that captures memories of the Crazy Quilt Shop and Roslyn in a detailed memory block. The photo here barely does the block justice; the real thing is on display at the shop!  The cost includes a basic kit for the seminar.  Participants are encouraged to bring embellishments including threads, beads, buttons, ribbon, etc.  Sign up early to guarantee a spot in this very special crazy quilt and embellishment seminar.  Visit our website (www.thecrazyquiltshop.com), click on the quilt show, and view more of JaNita's amazing work.

 

There are a limited number of beds at the Hummingbird Inn (right next door) available for seminar participants for the special price of $50 for Friday night, August 26.  First come, first reserved!

 

Seminar only:  $85 (includes basic kit for block)

Seminar and Friday night lodging:  $135

 

Revised Application Form

We have made some changes to the application form.  Don't worry; if you have already sent your application using the previous version of the form, you do not need to re-apply.  Remember, your applications need to be turned in to the shop by July 1, 2011. 

 

Revised 2011 Quilt Show Application 

 

 

Purchase Quilt Show Admission in Advance!

If you don't want to have to wait in line to pay your admission at the quilt show, admission wrist bands will be available for purchase at the shop no later than July 1.  If you are coming from out of the area for the show, you can mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to the shop with a check for the number of bands you want to purchase.  Admission bands are $5 each or five for the price of four ($20).

New in the Shop
There are three new seasonal collections on the shelves: 
 
Trick or Treat by Moda, Harvest from P&B, and Cool Characters from Wilmington, featuring darling snowmen and beautiful blue snowflakes.  And just through the door is Gifts of the Season from South Sea Imports.  Each collection includes a great panel; the panel for Gifts of the Season is an advent calendar!
  
The bolts from Island Batiks keep coming in; ten more bolts just arrived today in some yummy summery colors!  We also just added over 15 new bolts to our color wall.
Kit Crazy!
Between the new collections in the shop with which we are making kits and our ever-increasing supply of wools and wool kits, we are becoming well known for our wool supply and selection! 
Tuesday Open Sewing and Demos
Tuesdays have turned into lots of fun at The Crazy Quilt Shop.  There are always several quilters working on various projects, and at least one Tuesday a month we try to schedule a free demo.  We have demonstrated bag patterns, binding techniques, photo art quilting, to name a few. 
  
This month Norma Demouchet will be sharing a method using a metal tape measure for the closure of a small pouch.  Supplies necessary if you want to follow along during the demo are two fat quarters and a piece of batting measuring 7-3/4 x 15 inches.  Join us on Tuesday, June 21, from 11 am to 3 pm and get in on the fun!
  
If you have a technique, process, or pattern you would like to share with your fellow quilters, give me a call or stop by and let's talk! 
Enjoy the wonderful weather (I think summer really is on its way) and allow me to extend an early Happy Father's Day to all those dads out there who support the quilters in their lives!
  
Sincerely,

 


Nancy Bronk
The Crazy Quilt Shop

www.thecrazyquiltshop.com

509-649-3777