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Your Weekly Update July 30, 2009
VIP in Racine!
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August 7 & 8 at 9:30 am
No need to register!  Just show up with your pals for a great time!
 
We will be celebrating Christmas in August this month.  Receive a Christmas gift from PNQS just for showing up!

 

Embroidery Club!
 
Embroidery Club
 
  • Racine on August 6 from 10-2 Call 507-378-7677 to register!
  • Decorah on August 12 from 1-4 Call 563-382-4646 to register!
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Thank you for reading!  We hope to see you soon in Decorah or Racine, and hope you're enjoying the summer!
 
Sincerely,
Marcia and Suzie
Marcia & Suzie
 
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Little WomenJoin us in Decorah on August 8 from 10-2 for a Little Women Reunion/Sneak Peek!  We invite you regardless of your participation in the club, but you must RSVP to attend.  We will thank Mary & Melissa for their contributions to this amazingly successful group, as well as welcome our newest "Little Jo," Carolyn Vogel.  So please call 563-382-4646 to register and then join us on Saturday, August 8 for a great time and a luncheon compliments of PNQS at 1:00 pm.  Carolyn will unveil the new projects!  Be there!   
 
Head out TOMORROW! 
Quilt MN LogoJust a reminder...  The Quilt Minnesota Shop Hop begins tomorrow and lasts until August 16.  Be sure to visit all of the shops in our district (Southeast) to get a special treat at each stop! 
 
Amazing Gadgets from Simplicity! 
Simplicity Bias Tape Maker - Adjustable· Bias Tape Maker will fold and press flat bias strips into single fold bias tape in the push of a button
· No more burning fingers pulling fabric through manual tips
· Machine comes with tip to make 1" single fold bias tape
· Great for sewers-match bias to fabric of a garment; finish the edges of garments for a professional look
· Great for crafters-add bias edges to fun craft and home dec projects
· Iron settings similar to a regular iron
· Automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of non-use
· Box doubles as a carrying case with a handle on the lid
· Portable and lightweight enough to carry to classes
· Tips are easy to change-just snap them into place
· Additional tips available September 2009, including 3/8" Single fold tip, 1/2" Single fold tip, 3/4" Single fold tip
Click here to view a video!
 
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Rotary Cutting Machine· This Rotary Cutting Machine can be used for cutting paper and fabric
· Adjustable guide for cutting strips from 3/8" to 2 3/4" · Great for use by sewers, quilters, scrap bookers, and rug hookers
· Rotary Cutting Machine comes with a power cord and foot pedal
· Lightweight and compact machine can be carried to classes
· The box becomes a storage case with handles
· Small footprint of the machine stores easily on a shelf
· Machine blades for pinking and straight cutting are included
· Cut fabric on the straight of grain or on the bias
· Finish edges of scrapbook paper with a pinked edge
· Additional blades available September 2009: Straight blade, Large wave blade, Small wave blade
ClassesDon't miss the Machine Quilting Class in Decorah on Wednesday, August 5!
 
Also, just added, Decorah will be having Serger Mastery #1 on August 19 from 9-12.
 
Call 563-382-4646 to register for either of these classes!