Granary Update

Granary Newsflash
March 16, 2012

In This Issue

Upcoming Classes

Happy Hour

Quick Links

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The weather for tomorrow's International Quilting Day will be perfect! We're expecting massive amounts of rain this weekend so you must stay inside and quilt (or come to the shop for fabric)! You also have a great opportunity to check out the quilting shows hosted by Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims on TheQuiltShow.com for free this weekend! In addition to the shows you will have the opportunity to register for some great prizes! What a weekend....and it's St. Patrick's Day tomorrow too!!

Speaking of celebrating! Mary Kay is once again a published author! This time her article and beautiful photos of her quilts are featured in a four-page spread of the April edition of The Quilt Life magazine. Stop by the shop for your copy of this great magazine.

We're starting to work on our May-August 2012 class schedule and anticipate that it will be available online by April 15. So....tax day won't be so bad! We still have plenty of great classes coming up in the next few weeks. Check out the "Upcoming Classes" section of this email for classes offered in the next few weeks and be sure to go to our website for a more complete explanation and pictures! You won't want to miss Angela & Dianne's "Tea Party" happening on the last day of April! Plan ahead and sign up for this great event so you're sure to have a spot!

NEW QUILT KIT AVAILABLE

Pretty Paisley Quilt Kit To the left is a great new flannel quilt kit available in the shop using the Kaufman Pretty Paisley fabric and the pattern "Arcadia" by Mountainpeek Creations. What could be better than pretty, cozy flannel! Take your kit home today! Our beautiful sample was made by Nancy Young.

BLOGS

Don't forget about our talented Granary employee blogs! Check out Julie Cefalu's blog "The Crafty Quilter" and Sarah Osentowski's blog for helpful quilting tips & tricks. You will also be treated to great recipes and other fun "tidbits"!

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. Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9 9-11am

Basting for Beginners - Julie Cefalu - Mon. Mar. 19 5-7pm

Quilt Labels - Paula Ivers - Tues. Mar. 20 10:30am-1pm (class full)

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

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

Mystery Quilt Reveal - Fri. Mar. 23 6:30

RAQ - Thurs. Mar. 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12

Block Play Table Runner - (pictured right) - Carol Dockery -

Sat. Mar. 24 10:30am-2:30pm

Candice Bag - Jody Gosnell - Mon. Mar. 26 12-4pm

Sunday Sewcial - Sun. Mar. 25 10am-4pm

Machine Quilting Basics - Julie Cefalu - Mon. Mar. 26 6:30-9:30pm (class full)

Bramble Baskets - (pictured left) - Paula Ivers - Tues. Mar. 27 & Apr. 3 6:30-9:30pm

Buggy Barn BOM - Paula Ivers/Jody Gosnell - Wed. Mar. 28 2:30-5:30pm OR 6-9pm

Intro to Machine Applique - Julie Cefalu - Thurs. Mar. 29 10:30am - 2pm

Happy Hour - Fri. Mar. 30 6:30-8pm

Ripple Effect - Kathy Ruwe - Sat. Mar. 31 1-4pm

Happy Hour

February 2012 Happy Hour Quilt

To the left is the beautiful quilt Carol created using February's Happy Hour fat quarter packet and the Cozy Quilt pattern "Radiant". There are a few packets left in the shop but they're sure to fly out the door.

Below is our fabric selection for March! Jody will be using

2-1/2" strips for the March Happy Hour quilt. Our next Happy Hour is Friday March 30 6:30-8pm. Don't miss the fun!!

March 2012 Happy Hour Strips

Count On It BOM

"Count on It" began December 1 but you're welcome to sign up anytime for this fun calendar themed BOM! We're using the book Count on It by Nancy Halvorsen as the "pattern". Visit our Events page monthly and watch our "calendar" grow! If you've already signed up for this fun program, your kit is waiting for you in the shop!

Kits are $10.95/month. We are happy to mail your kit for an additional fee.

Aunt Grace's Garden Party Row of the Month

Vicki Bellino and Marcus Fabrics have joined forces to bring us a stunning 1930's Row of the Month featuring Aunt Grace's Garden Party fabric collection designed for Marcus by Judie Rothermel. Finished size is 77" x 83".

Our ROM program includes the pattern and fabric to complete the quilt top and binding; kits available January through June 2012. Shipping is available for an additional fee. See our Events page for more details.

Happy New Year & Happy Quilting!

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

Last Sunday of the Month 10am-4pm

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