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Granary Newsflash
January 23, 2013
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Thursday, January 24, is
National Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day!
 This is a day to visit and show appreciation for your local quilting stores. I like the way Nancy Zieman of Nancy's Notions likened many quilt and fabric stores to the old sitcom "Cheers"--instead of Sam, Diane, Cliff and Norm, you have Paula, Jody, Kris, Angela, Donna, Mary Kay, Sarah, Dianne, Nancy, Marcea, Julie, Carol, Sandy & Susan! The Granary is not just a place to come and buy fabric! It's a place to come and escape the stresses of everyday life, where most customers are known by their first name, where you talk about what's in the news or how your kids/grandkids are--it's a place for community among women ... and a few men too! We hope you always feel welcome and well taken care of when you visit the Granary! So visit us on Thursday, January 24, and tell us what you like most about the shop or a favorite memory you may have.
Quilt Appraisal:
 Do you have a special quilt you've wanted to have appraised? Here's your chance! Nancy Bavor, American Quilter's Society Certified Appraiser of quilted textiles, will be in the shop on Tuesday, January 29 from 10:30am-4:30pm for quilt appraisals. Please call or stop by to make your appointment. Appraisals are $45 per quilt - appointments are scheduled in 30 minute increments. Did you know 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?!
 Each year the American Quilt Study Group publishes a journal of the papers presented at their annual seminar. Uncoverings premiers essays that represent the most recent advances in quilt and related research. Featured papers have covered areas such as cultural roles associated with quilting and quilters, period analysis of quilting, and studies on quilt media. Nancy Bavor's essay, Common Threads: Nine California Art Quilt Pioneers, serves as the opening chapter! You will find copies of this book in the shop! Congratulations Nancy!
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Have you seen this quilt?!
|  One of our favorite teachers, Kathi Oderio, is missing 2 very special quilt tops which she made for 2 very special children in her life. She spent more than 6 months making these quilts. They each contain 6 sampler blocks (pieced and appliqued) set with lattice and 6" or 7" borders. Both quilts look very similar to the one pictured here but are not identical. Neither top is quilted so there may be a chance of them showing up at a longarm quilter. If you happen to see them or know anything about their disappearance, please let us know right away either by a phone call or an anonymous note. We would like nothing more than to have these quilts returned to Kathi.
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Happy Hour
|  To the right is the beautiful quilt Sarah created using November's red and black fat quarters. Stop by the shop for Cozy Quilts "Open Star" pattern to create your own beautiful quilt! We will be starting Happy Hour 2013 with a quilt featuring 2 1/2" strips. Jody is very excited about this month's pattern! You're going to LOVE it! Join us on Friday, January 25 6:30-8pm. Call or stop by the shop today to sign up for this fun evening! $40 includes the fabric and the pattern....and of course, fun! |
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Small Blocks of the Month
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Sarah & Sandy will be sharing the "small block of the month" duties in 2013 and will be offering 2 patterns this year! Both patterns are from one of our most favorite designers, Amy Bradley Designs--Animal Whimsy and Merry Christmas. We are now accepting sign ups for both BOM programs. These easy, fusible applique blocks are so do-able when you only make one per month. Animal Whimsy will run $13.95/month and Merry Christmas $14.95/mo.; this price includes 12 monthly fabric kits and a finishing kit (sashing and/or borders). Save 10% on your pattern when you sign up for either program; we are also offering a 10% discount when you pre-pay for all 12 months! Programs offered by automatic credit card billing only--shipping is available for an additional fee.
The January blocks are now available in the shop! Sign up today!
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Upcoming Classes
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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. Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11 9-11am
RAQ - Thurs. Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 6:30-9:30pm
English Paper Piecing - Kris Clarkson - Wed. Jan. 23 6-9pm
What's in your Bag? - Jody Gosnell - Thurs. Jan. 24 10:30am-1:30pm
 Happy Hour - Fri. Jan. 25 6:30-8pm Sunday Sewcial - Sun. Jan. 27 10am-4pm STORE OPEN!! Hexagon Table Topper - (pictured right) -Angela Bonomo - Mon. Jan. 28 12-3pm Free Motion I - Julie Cefalu - Tues. Jan. 29 6:30-9:30pm  Pincushion Palooza II - (pictured left) -Carol Dockery - Wed. Jan. 30 10:30am-1:30pmBuggy Barn Bonanza - Paula/Jody - Wed. Jan. 30 6-9pm Beginning Quilting - Julie Cefalu - Thurs. Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 10am-1:30pm Tyler Rose BOM - Paula/Julie - Fri. Feb. 1 2-4pm OR Sat. Feb. 2 10am-12pm Jelly Roll with a Twist - Angela Bonomo - Fri. Feb. 1 6-9pm Boxy - Kathy Ruwe - Sat. Feb. 2 1-4pm "Stitcher" Bowl Sunday - Paula Ivers - Sun. Feb. 3 10am-4pm |
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Tyler Rose Block of the Month
|  Paula and Julie will begin their fourth block of the month quilt together in January. This year's stunning quilt, Tyler Rose Parade, comes from designer, Deb Luttrell, of Stitchin' Heaven, and features 30 beautiful, pieced blocks-15 unique blocks and 15 of the same alternating block. Each block is named for and celebrates a rose from Tyler, Texas, the rose capital of America. The finished quilt measures 88" x 102". 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. Click here for more information. One-time fee of $110 for 12-month program; patterns sold separately. |
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Happy Quilting!
Shop Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm except Thursday (open late!) 10am-8pm Saturday 10am-5pm Last Sunday of the Month 10am-4pm 1326 S. Mary Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (408) 735-9830
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