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July 20, 2010

In This Issue
Upcoming Classes
Sara Diepersloot Trunk Show
Pillowcase Challenge
Happy Hour (Strip Club)
Quilt Competition
Cinnamon Sticks
Los Altos History Musuem
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WreathAre you ready?! We've received ALL of our holiday fabric and we're so excited to show it to you!  Christmas in July is this Saturday from 10am - 6pm (July 24).  We've been stashing away bolts and bolts of Christmas fabric.....some have even migrated to our homes since we've run out of storage room!  It's time to bring it back to the store and out from under the tables and bed!  As a special treat you will enjoy 20% off all Christmas fabric (1/2 yard minimum cut off the bolt).  We also have quite a few new holiday patterns.  You'll be inspired to get started on those holiday projects!
 
School BooksIf you're local, you are aware of the terrible fire at a San Jose school.  One of our quilters at The Granary, Judy Voss, has a daughter who is a third grade teacher at Trace Elementary in San Jose. As you may have heard, she and 15 other teachers lost everything in the school fire on July 5.  Many of these teachers use fabric as a background for their bulletin boards.  If any of you have cuts of a yard or more that you would like to donate to these teachers, please drop them off at The Granary and we will pass them along to the teachers at Trace.  Any fun, school-age prints would be appreciated. Gift cards to Lakeshore Learning Store and Target will also be appreciated! Thank you so much for any contribution.
 
Don't forget that we will be open Sunday, July 25 from 10am-4pm (Last Sunday of the month!).
Upcoming Classes 
Be sure to check out the "Classes" page on the website where you'll be able to see pictures of all the projects!
 
Double Delight - Tues. July 20  7-8pm OR Wed. July 21  9-10am
Free Motion Quilting I - Julie Cefalu - Thurs. July 22  10:30am-1:30pm
Basic Binding - Julie Cefalu - Tues July 27   6:30-9:30pm
July Layer Cake CollectionHappy Hour (Strip Club) - Fri. July 30  2-3:30pm OR  6:30-8pm  $38 includes free pattern!
Quilt Mania Monday - Jody Gosnell - Mon. Aug. 2  5-9:30pm
Machine Applique Workshop - Julie Cefalu - Tues. Aug. 3  6-9:30pm
Let's Finish Those Quilts - Wed. Aug. 11  10am-3pm
Cherry BlossomsNew ClassCherry Blossoms - (pictured right) Sara Diepersloot - Sat. Aug. 21  1-5pm
 
 
Plan Ahead
......Granary Getaway!  August 28-31  10am-4pm
Sara Diepersloot Trunk Show
 
Sara Diepersloot QuiltsWe are thrilled to have a selection of quilts from Sara Diepersloot's new book,  Simple Style - Easy Weekend Quilts.  You will want to stop by soon to see these quilts in person!  As an added treat, Sara has agreed to teach several new classes at the Granary!  On Saturday, August 21 from 1-5pm Sara will lead you through the steps to make your own "Cherry Blossoms" quilt (see picture in "Upcoming Classes" section. This class will also be available on Wednesday, September 16 from 10:30am-2:30pm.  Watch for our Fall newsletter for more of Sara's classes (due out mid-August).
Pillowcase Challenge
 
One Million Pillowcase ChallengeThank you to everyone who has been so generous with their pillowcase donations.  According to the AP&Q website, over 119,000 pillowcases have been distributed to worthy causes.  We have had several customers make and donate over 100 pillowcases each!  Our count is will over 650.  Last week we donated 110 pillowcases to the Bill Wilson Center in Santa Clara and 100 to Sunnyvale Community Services.  This week 200 will be delivered to InnVision in San Jose.  We're still collecting and still discovering great organizations that welcome the pillowcases.
Happy Hour (Strip Club) 
June Fat Quarter QuiltTo the left is the fun quilt made using the June fat quarter collection.  There are a few fat quarter bundles and patterns in the shop!
 
Below are the gorgeous batiks that make up this month's Layer Cake collection.  Mary Kay has finished the quilt and it is gorgeous! Call or stop by the shop to sign up. Cost is $38....the pattern is free! 
 
 
July Layer Cake Collection
 
Quilt Competition!
 
Mary Kay's quiltMary Kay Davis is at it again.  She's hoping for your vote.

McCall's Quilting is looking for their next  quilt designer and Mary Kay wants to be that designer.  You can vote for Mary Kay and her quilt  online every day and help her achieve her goal (through August 3).   She is also not against you posting this link on your website, Facebooking the information to your friends, or tweeting about this on twitter.  She's all about the sharing :)

Click here for Mary Kay's entry.
Cinnamon Sticks
We've collected all the half square triangles and now we're busy sorting and trading with Tater Patch Quilts in Merrill, OR.  We'll let you know ASAP about when to expect to pick up your half square triangles.  Since there's some long distance trading going on the distribution may take a few weeks!  Be patient.....it'll be worth it!  (Please see our Events page for more information on the Cinnamon Stick program) 
Los Altos History Museum Quilting Exhibit 
Los Altos History MuseumHere's a great event happening in our own backyard!  Visit the Los Altos History Musuem now through October 31, 2010 for a unique quilting exhibit.  Visit their website for more information!
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Happy Quilting!
 
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except Thursday (open late!)   10am-8pm
Last Sunday of the Month   10am-4pm 
 
 
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