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February 22, 2011

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Upcoming Classes
New Fabric
Happy Hour
2 New BOMs
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We're back to quilting weather!  Bring out the crockpot, start some soup and get quilting!  We've received great new books and beautiful fabrics....they're just waiting to go home with you!

There are a couple of weekend events we wanted to make sure you're aware of.  February 24-26 is the Quilt, Sewing & Craft Show at the San Mateo Fairgrounds.  Stop by the shop for discount Heart of the Valleyvouchers.  A few weeks after (March 5 & 6) is the Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association's "Heart of the Valley" quilt show at the Santa Clara Convention Center.  Check out their website for more information.

"Sewfie" (our new Gammill Statler Stitcher Longarm) has been keeping pretty busy but still offers less than a 2 week turnaround for your edge-to-edge quilting needs!  Visit the shop today for more information!

Because of special events happening in the shop in the next few months we've had to rearrange our Sunday Sewcials.  We will have a second Sunday Sewcial this month!  Sign up today to come and sew from 10am-4pm on Sunday February 27! In March the Sunday Sewcial will be on one week early on Sunday, March 20 from 10am-4pm due to the Buggy Barn event at the shop on the last weekend 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 current projects!
 
Intro to Machine Applique - Julie Cefalu - Thurs. Feb. 24  10am-1:30pm
Pasta Night PlacematsHappy Hour - Fri. Feb. 25  6:30-8pm
Machine Quilting Basics - Julie Cefalu - Tues. Mar. 1  6:30-9:30pm
Pasta Night Placemats (pictured left) - Carol Dockery - Wed. Mar. 2  10:30am-2:30pm
Basic Binding - Julie Cefalu - Thurs. Mar. 3  10:30am-1:30pm
"Be Merry" BOM - Fri. Mar. 4  2-4pm OR Sat. Mar. 5  10am-12pm
Free Motion Workshop - Julie Cefalu - Tues. Mar. 8  6:30-9:30pmPeek-a-Boo Pouch
Let's Finish - Wed. Mar. 9  10am-3pm
Peek-a-Boo Pouch (pictured right) - Paula Ivers - Wed. Mar. 9  6:30-9:30pm   
Quilters' Tea - Julie Cefalu - Sat. Mar. 12  10:30am-12pm


 

New Fabric

Cat in the Hat
Kits Available
The Cat in the Hat is back! 
Hurry in before it's gone again!

Camelot - In the Beginning

Under Construction - Michael Miller

Tuscadelphia - Henry Glass

Lovely - Sandy Gervais for Moda

Playday for Peep Squeaks
Click for Free Pattern

Monkeys, Chickens, Shamrocks and more novelty from Timeless Treasures 

Playday for Peep Squeaks - (pictured right) Clothworks

 

Happy Hour

January Happy Hour QuiltStop by the shop for an "up close and personal" look at the gorgeous quilt Paula created using January's strip set!  There are just a few strip sets available so hurry in! 

 

We will be using 2 1/2" strips (pictured below) once again for February's quilt creation.  Dianne Sheppard will be unveiling a beautiful quilt on Friday February 25 at 6:30!  You won't want to miss out!  Sign up in advance for $38 and the pattern is free!  If you are unable to attend we will gladly hold your strips and pattern for you.February 2011 Strips

Two New Block of the Month Programs Begin in February!
Be MerryBe MerryBe Merry / Paula Ivers & Julie Cefalu

Paula and Julie have teamed up again for another fun-filled block of the month program for 2011. This year's quilt is called "Be Merry" and was designed by the talented girls at Bits 'n Pieces.  The quilt is Winter themed featuring blocks of snowflakes, trees, a snowman, stars and more. If you prefer an Autumn look, Paula and Julie will offer alternate blocks featuring leaves, pumpkins, and birds. This program is designed for the advanced beginner to intermediate quilter and will focus on precision cutting, piecing and pressing so that this quilt and all your future quilts will go together in a snap. Visit the Events page of the website for more details.

 

 

 

Fall BOMSpring BOM

Changing Seasons /
Angela Bonomo

Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring are Linda Howell's 33" x 45" Changing Seasons Block of the Month wall hangings. One of the blocks in each season's wall quilt features a quaint house and tree which change with each season; other blocks of seasonal motifs are unique to each wall quilt. We'll begin with Spring in February and move on to the Fall wall quilt half way through the year. You will learn various techniques in machine piecing and fusible machine appliqué-or hand appliqué if you prefer. Tulips, a bunny and a pieced basket with yo-yo flowers are a few of the designs you will be creating for Spring. Let's do something different and make a seasonal wall hanging that you will get to use every time the seasons change. Members will receive a kit for that month's section of the 33" x 45" project. If monthly meetings don't work for you, you can pick up your kits at the shop or they can be mailed. Membership fee is $25 per month and is offered by automatic credit card billing only. The fee includes your monthly class, quilt pattern and fabric for each of the blocks. Improve your hand or machine appliqué skills with an expert! Classes begin in February and meet on the third Saturday morning of each month from 10am-12pm.

11 Sessions  $25 per session


Redwork
Happy Quilting!

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