Newsletter Ready for Download

Granary Newsflash
August 31, 2011

In This Issue

Upcoming Classes

Cotton Club Block of the Month

Quick Links

The kids are back in school (for the most part!) which means you are entitled to some uninterrupted time for sewing! You really must sew in September since it's National Sewing Month (proclaimed in 1982 by President Reagan!). Perfect timing....the Granary Newsletter is now ready for you to download! We've sent it to the printer so the "pretty" version will be in the shop next week but there's no reason to wait...print it in the comfort of your home and discover all the wonderful classes we have planned for you.

While you have your calendar handy, you might want to add the Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival happening at the San Mateo Expo Center September 15-17. Stop by the shop to pick up your coupon for FREE admission!

You also won't want to miss the exhibit happening now at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. You'll be inspired to use your stash and scraps after viewing their Scrap Art exhibit going on now through October 16.

Lots to do and see this month!

The shop will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day.

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!

Paula & Julie's BOM - Fri. Sept. 2 2-4pm OR Sat. Sept. 3 10am-12pm (class full)

Zippy Strippy - Sarah Osentowski - Mon. Sept. 12 6-9:30pm Glory Bound

Glory Bound - (pictured right) Kris Clarkson - Tues. Sept. 13 & 27 10:30am-1:30pm OR Wed. Sept. 14 & 28 6:30-9:30pm

1800's Block of the Month - 1st Meeting - Louise Horkey - Tues. Sept. 13 6:30-9pm

Tree Skirt - Dianne Sheppard - Thurs. Sept. 15 10:30am-2:30pm OR Mon. Sept. 19 5:30-9:30pm
Angela's BOM - Sat. Sept. 17 10am-12pm

Twisting Tessellations - Kathy Ruwe - Sat. Sept. 17 1-4pm
Table Trio - Jody Gosnell - Mon. Sept. 19 12-3pm
Beginning Paper Piecing - Paula Ivers - Tues. Sept. 20 11am-2pm

Double Delight - Tues. Sept. 20 7-8pm OR Wed. Sept. 21 9-10am

Seams to be Done - Kris Clarkson - Wed. Sept. 21 10:30am-2:30pm

Advanced Beginning Quilting - Julie Cefalu - Thurs. Sept. 22 & 29 10am-2pm

Mystery Step of the Month Reveal - Fri. Sept. 23 6:30pm

Strippy Trees - Kathy Ruwe - Sat. Sept. 24 1-5pm

Cotton Club Block of the Month

We are so excited to announce that the Granary will be offering the new Cotton Club Blocks of the Month program featuring patterns and fabrics designed by Bonnie Blue Quilts! The fabric collection was created around an antique border print from the mid 1800's, along with antique coordinates in varying shades of red and brown. The 78" x 85" quilt contains 45 sampler style 5" blocks set in vertical pieced columns. We call this a "blocks" of the month program because you will receive patterns for 4 or 5 blocks each month. The blocks are designed and grouped together utilizing a specific technique or similarity in block design, progressing from the easiest to the more challenging techniques.

The Cotton Club program will begin in September and run through August 2012. Kits run $24.95 plus tax per month; shipping is available for an additional cost. Call the shop today or come by for more details and to see our completed shop sample made by the Granary's Kris Clarkson! It's beautiful! This quilt is recommended for intermediate to advanced quilters.

Happy Hour

August Happy Hour Quilt To the left is the bright and cheery quilt Sarah created using the fat quarter collection available for August's Happy Hour and Terry Atkinson's pattern, Texas Two Step. There are only a couple of fat quarter packs available but plenty of patterns in the shop so that you can create your own cheerful quilt!

September's Happy Hour will feature this gorgeous fall collection of 40 2-1/2" strips. Stop by the shop or call to reserve your strip set! If you can't make it to Happy Hour we're happy to hold your fabric and pattern for you. Our next Happy Hour is Friday, September 30 6:30-8pm.

September Strip Set

Angela's BOM

Angela is continuing with the next installment of her Block of the Month program. Her adorable sample is pictured on the left.....it's even cuter in person! There's still time to sign up for this program. The Spring quilt was the first of the wall quilts and was completed in June. 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. You will learn various techniques in machine piecing and fusible machine appliqué-or hand appliqué if you prefer. 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!

Happy Quilting!

Shop Hours:

Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm

except Thursday (open late!) 10am-8pm

Last Sunday of the Month 10am-4pm

1326 S. Mary Ave.

Sunnyvale, CA 94087

(408) 735-9830

www.thegranaryquilts.com

Become a "Fan" of The Granary