Granary Update

Granary Newsflash
March 12, 2013

In This Issue

Upcoming Classes

New Classes Added

Quick Links

Newletter

Classes

Website

What a busy month this is turning out to be!! In case you haven't heard, March 16 is National Quilting Day which is sponsored by the National Quilting Association! The theme this year is "Celebrate America". Visit their website for a free patriotic pattern. In honor of National Quilting Day, The Quilt Show is offering a weekend of free shows! Visit their website Friday, March 15 - Sunday, March 17 for access to over 120 shows from the top teachers of the quilting world! In addition, there are prizes available...including a chance to win a Bernina 550 QE! What a weekend!

(plus... it's St. Patrick's Day on Sunday!)

It's the end of the bag at

The Granary!

Beginning Wednesday, March 20, The Granary will become subject to Sunnyvale's bag ban. Just like Plastic bag

other cities, we will be required to charge for any paper bags given with a purchase. To avoid the headache of the City's quarterly reporting requirements relative to paper bag sales, I have decided that we will no longer offer paper bags at all. We will continue to sell our reusable bags for $1.95. I hope you won't mind remembering to bring your own bag when you shop at the Granary-doesn't everyone have a trunkful of reusable bags like I do?!

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. 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 15 9-11am

RAQ - Thurs. Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 28 6:30-9:30pm

Let's Finish - Kathi Oderio - Wed. Mar. 13 10am-3pm

Angela's BOM - Sat. Mar. 16 10am-12pm

String Quilt - (pictured right ) - Kathy Ruwe - Mon. Mar. 18 1-4pm

Double Delight - Tues. Mar. 19 7-9pm OR Wed. Mar. 20 9-10am

Seams to be Done - Kris Clarkson - Wed. Mar. 20 10:30am-2:30pm

Intro to Machine Applique - Julie Cefalu - Thurs. Mar. 21 10am-1:30pm

Sunday Sewcial (1 week early due to Easter) - Sun. Mar. 24 10am-4pm

Advanced Beginning Quilting - (pictured below left) - Julie Ceflau - Mon. Mar. 25 & Apr. 1 5:30-9:30pm OR Thurs. Apr. 4 & 11 10am-2pm

Buggy Barn Bonanza - Paula/Jody - Wed. Mar. 27 6-9pm

Happy Hour - Fri. Mar. 29 6:30-8pm

What's in Your Bag? - Jody Gosnell - Tues. Apr. 2 6-9pm

Tyler Rose BOM - Paula/Julie - Fri. Apr. 5 2-4pm OR Sat. Apr. 6 10am-12pm

New Classes Added

Double Wedding Ring - Kris Clarkson

Kris has received many requests to teach this timeless quilting technique! A two session class has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 23 & 30, 5-9pm - $50. You will be creating a table runner (which is a more manageable size project) to master the technique. You will learn rotary cutting using acrylic templates and how to piece those curves! This class is designed for advanced quilters only.

Heart to Heart Exchange Quilt - Ann Bakey

Ann has offered to be the leader for making this one of a kind quilt. You will prepare your hearts in advance and exchange with other class members to get a truly unique quilt. This winsome heart-to-heart exchange quilt sets a special mood of love, warmth and sharing. Much like a stack-n-whack except this exchange is done in pairs of two so colors can be blended for that unique color theme or you can mix and match colors for a whimsical bold look - your choice. This is an easy quilt to make, provides an opportunity to use the many different stitch features on your sewing machine, and is sure to be a favorite in your heart and home. Join Ann on Tuesday April 16 from 10:30am-2:30pm - $25. This class is for the very confident beginner.

Happy Hour

Don't you just love the whacky and bright quilt Paula created using the February's fat quarter collection!? There are a few fat quarter packs and plenty of patterns for you to grab and create your own fun quilt!

Carol will be the featured quilter for March's Happy Hour! A collection of 10" squares in 30's Reproduction fabrics will be used is all we can tell you about the project! Join us on on Friday, March 29 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!

Small Blocks of the Month

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 - March blocks are now available in the shop....sign up today so you don't miss out!

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

www.thegranaryquilts.com

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