Granary Update

Granary Newsflash
March 24, 2013

In This Issue

Amish with a Twist II BOM

New Fabric

Quick Links

Classes

Website

The San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles has recently issued a plea for funds. The museum is in dire straits and may be forced to close its doors if $80,000 is not raised by March 31, 2013. Please take a look at the letter and their website and consider helping this worthy cause! It would be a shame to lose this valuable resource!

It's time to gather up all the non-working electronics taking up space in your garage/attic/closets! Homestead High School in Cupertino is sponsoring an e-waste recycling event on Saturday, April 6 from 9am-3pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit the 2013 All Night Grad Party! Click here for more information.

Why we won't be offering you a bag on your next visit....

The Sunnyvale bag ban began Wednesday, March 20. Just like Plastic bag

other cities, we are 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?!

We will be closed Sunday, March 31 for Easter. Hippity Hoppity!!

Amish with a Twist II - Block of the Month

I'm so excited to share some news you've all been patiently waiting for!! We are now ready to launch the new Amish With a Twist II Block of the Month program featuring the rich solid fabrics from Marcus Bros. and an amazing pattern designed by Nancy Rink! Amish With a Twist II draws inspiration for both the block designs and color palette from quilts that are considered to be quintessentially Amish by quilt lovers and collectors. This 105" square quilt contains 29 different solid colors and 12 different skill-building block designs (64 blocks in all) set medallion style. The blocks are designed and grouped together utilizing related techniques or similarity in block design, progressing from the easiest to the more challenging techniques. Nancy's user-friendly patterns contain colored diagrams and visual guides. She has also designed and included five exclusive "Extending the Lesson" bonus projects. This quilt is appropriate for quilters of every skill level.

Our 6-month program will begin April 1 and continue through September 2013. Kits run $34.95 plus tax per month; a $40 membership fee will be charged when you register and then applied to your last month's kit; shipping is available for an additional cost. We are frantically working on our shop sample-the blocks are beautiful! The first 12 participants will receive our brand-new Granary clear vinyl handled tote bag for free! Call the shop today or come by for more details.

New Fabric - Lots and Lots of New Fabric....

Pirates - Makower (click image to the left for a free pattern)

By the Sea - Northcott

Snap Pop - Sandy Gervais for Moda

Mon Ame - Robert Kaufman

Next Wave - Marcus

Folio - Henry Glass

Chantilly - VIP

Camp Peanuts - Quilting Treasures

Welcome to Sesame Street - Quilting Treasures

Richard Scary's Busy Town on the Move - VIP

AND lots and lots of Polka Dots

AND 30+ bolts of Hoffman & Kaufman batiks!

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

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

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

OR Mon. Apr. 29 & May 6 5:30-9:30pm (new class added!)

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

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

Finish it Friday - Fri. Apr. 11 5-11pm

Boxy - (pictured above) - Kathy Ruwe - Mon. Apr. 15 1-4pm

Heart to Heart Exchange Quilt - Ann Bakey - Tues. Apr. 16 10:30am-2:30pm (see article below or our website for information)

Double Delight - Tues. Apr. 16 7-8pm OR Wed. Apr. 17 9-10am

Seams to be Done - Kris Clarkson - Wed. Apr. 17 10:30am-2:30pm

New Classes Added

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.

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. (class full)

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

(Closed Easter Sunday)

1326 S. Mary Ave.

Sunnyvale, CA 94087

(408) 735-9830

www.thegranaryquilts.com

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