Granary Update

Granary Newsflash
November 27, 2011

In This Issue

Gift Ideas

Holiday Community Service Project

Upcoming Classes

Scissor/Knife Sharpening

Happy Hour

Cotton Club Block of the Month

Gift Ideas

Wonder Clips

Clover Wonder Clips

These handy little clips from Clover will slip right into your favorite quilter's stocking! They come in packs of 10 or a box of 50 and are perfect for binding....but don't stop with just binding....they have many other uses!

Quick Links

Website

Classes

Newsletter

We're open today....10am-4pm!

Sale Our Sample Sale has started and will continue through the end of the year. For those of you who have asked whether we ever sell our shop samples, the answer is "Yes!" and here is your opportunity to purchase something special. Once a year, The Granary's staff offers some of their meticulously handmade samples for sale just in time for the Holidays. This year we've put together a slideshow of some of the wonderful items available. Shop early and often as the selection may change as new samples become available. No credit cards will be accepted for the purchase of samples; cash is preferred.

Our next monthly series BOM will begin December 1! Sarah has taken over for Susan in creating this fun calendar themed BOM using the book Count On It by Nancy Halvorsen as her "pattern". December Count on It We are now taking signups and kits will be ready for pickup on Thursday, December 1. Kits are $12.95/month.

In April 2010, Nancy Bavor became an American Antique Quilts Magazine Quilter's Society Certified Appraiser of quilted textiles when she successfully passed both the written and verbal certification exams. There are only 90 AQS certified quilt appraisers in the U.S. and Canada and Nancy is the only AQS certified appraiser in Northern California.

We are lucky enough to have Nancy back in the shop on Thursday, December 15 from 10:30am-5pm for quilt appraisals! Please call or stop by to make your appointment. Appraisals are $45 per quilt - appointments are scheduled in 30 minute increments. A quilt appraisal would make a great holiday gift!

Holiday Community Service Project

Our Holiday Community Service Project has begun. Once again this year we will be supporting Sunnyvale Community Services. For more than a dozen years, SCS has provided a "Christmas Store" where its clients are afforded the dignity of selecting a two-week supply of food, new gifts for infants through teens, and a household gift (towels, blankets, basic kitchen items). Last year, over 1,100 families were served! Imagine the quantities involved for gifts and a two-week supply of groceries for that many families!

We have started our SCS collection a little late this year. To make it easier for you to donate we're suggesting the donation of gift cards. Especially helpful are $10-$20 gift cards to Target, Walmart, or any grocery store. Most grocery stores have a "Gift Card Mall" to make your shopping easier. If you would prefer to donate the actual gift, please visit the SCS website for a list of their most needed items. We will accept donations through Wednesday November 30.

All you have to do is bring your items to the Granary by November 30 and we'll take care of the delivery to SCS! When you bring your donations to the Granary, you will receive a raffle ticket for each item you donate. In January, we will raffle a gift basket including a Granary gift certificate and other great quilting supplies, including books, patterns, fabric, notions and more!

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!

Sew What - Mon. Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19 9-11am

Basic Binding - Julie Cefalu - Mon. Nov. 28 6:30-9:30pm

Beyond Basic Binding - Kris Clarkson - Tues. Nov. 29 6:30-9:30

Buggy Barn BOM - Paula Ivers/Jody Gosnell - Wed. Nov. 30 2:30-5:30pm OR 6-9pm (evening class is full but a few spots left in the afternoon class!)

RAQ - Thurs. Dec. 1, 8, 15 6:30-9:30pm

Paula & Julie's BOM - Fri. Dec. 2 2-4pm OR Sat. Dec. 3 10am-12pm

Christmas Yo-Yos - Angela Bonomo - Fri. Dec. 2 6:30-9:30pm (class full)

Chenille Scarf - Paula Ivers - Sat. Dec. 3 1-4pm (class full)

Easy E-Reader Case - Carol Dockery - Mon. Dec. 5 6:30-9:30pm

Stuff & Go Bag - (pictured right) - Carol Dockery - Thurs. Dec. 8 10:30am-2:30pm

Finish It Friday - Fri. Dec. 9 5-11pm

What-Cha-Ma Bucket - Carol Dockery - Sat. Dec. 10 10:30am-2:30pm

1800 Reproduction Quilt - Louise Horkey - Tues. Dec. 13 6:30-9pm (ongoing class)

Let's Finish Those Quilts - Kathi Oderio - Wed. Dec. 14 10am-3pm

Peek-A-Boo Pouch - Paula Ivers - Wed. Dec. 14 6-9pm

Angela's BOM - Sat. Dec. 17 10am-12pm

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

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

Scissor/Knife Sharpening

Sharpening Mechanics will be back at the Granary on Saturday, December 10 with their sharpening equipment from 10am-1pm. Drop off your scissors and knives any time before December 10 or come by that day and shop while your tools are being sharpened. Prices range between $5-$10 depending upon the "dull" factor of your knives and scissors; pinking shears $10. Cash or check only.

Happy Hour

November 2011 Happy Hour Quilt

To the left is the cheerful quilt Jody created using November's "Layer Cake" selection and a pattern from Thimble Blossom called "Red Velvet". There are a few fabric packets left in the shop and plenty of patterns available so that you can create your own!

Happy Hour will take a rest in December and return in January! Watch our emails for the fabric selection.... we're sure you won't want to miss it! Our next Happy Hour is Friday, January 27 6:30-8pm.

Cotton Club Block of the Month

It's not too late to sign up for the Cotton Club BOM 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 began in September and will 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 Quilting!

Shop Hours:

Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm

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

Last Sunday of the Month 10am-4pm

Closed Saturday & Sunday December 24 & 25

Open at noon on Monday December 26

Closed Friday, Saturday & Sunday December 30, 31 & January 1

1326 S. Mary Ave.

Sunnyvale, CA 94087

(408) 735-9830

www.thegranaryquilts.com

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