Granary Update

Granary Newsflash
March 6, 2014

In This Issue

Happy Hour

Upcoming Classes

Quick Links

Classes

Website

It's raining! Yippee!! We've had some gorgeous weather lately but we're all very happy to see the rain again! Take some time to look over our class schedule again and see what you might have missed when it first came out. We've got some great classes coming up! You might want to dig out the tops you need backings for.....it's "Buy More, Save More" starting on Monday and continuing through Saturday the 8th.

In case you haven't heard, Saturday, March 15 is Worldwide Quilting Day which is sponsored by the National Quilting Association! Visit their website for a history of how this day began and a free "stash buster" pattern.

UPCOMING QUILT APPRAISAL DAY

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 Wednesday, April 2 from 10am-5pm for quilt appraisals. Please call or stop by to make your appointment. Appraisals are $50 per quilt - appointments are scheduled in 30 minute increments.

Happy Hour

If you're new to The Granary and are wondering just what Happy Hour is....check out our website for more details!

To the left is the bright and cheery quilt Jody created using the strip set offered in February and the pattern "Gridlock" by Cozy Quilt Designs. There are patterns in the shop and a limited amount of strip sets remaining! Don't miss out!

Sign up today for our March Happy Hour to see what Paula creates using these beautiful bright batiks! You won't want to miss the fun. Join us on Friday, March 28 at 6:30pm to find out. Call or stop by the shop today to sign up for this fun evening! $45 includes the fabric, pattern, technique demo, refreshments ....and of course, fun!

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. 10, 17, 24, 31 9-11am

RAQ - Thurs. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 6:30-9:30pm

El's Kitchen BOM - Paula/Julie - Fri. Mar. 7 2-4pm OR Sat. Mar. 8 10am-12pm

Let's Finish - Wed. Mar. 12 10am-3pm

Folded Star Hot Pad - Paula Ivers - Wed. Mar. 12 6-8:30pm

Free Motion Quilting - Julie Cefalu - Thurs. Mar. 13 10:30am-1:30pm

Finish it Friday - Paula Ivers - Fri. Mar. 14 5-11pm

Angela's BOM - Pumpkin Hill - Sat. Feb. 15 10am-12pm

Modern Log Cabin - (pictured left) - Jody Gosnell - Mon. Mar. 17 12-3pm

Double Delight - Tues. Mar. 18 7-8pm OR Wed. Mar. 19 9-10am

Seams to be Done - Kris Clarkson - Wed. Mar. 19 10:30am-3:30pm

Pleated Pillow - (pictured below) - Angela Bonomo - Tues. Mar 25 6-9pm

Hampton Ridge BOM - Louise Horkey - Wed. Mar. 26 6-8:30pm

Sweetie Pie - Carol Dockery - Thurs. Mar. 27 10:30am-1:30pm

Happy Hour - Fri. Mar. 28 6:30-8pm

Quilts from El's Kitchen Block of the Month

Paula and Julie's fifth block of the month quilt together is underway. There are a few spots left. We will be accepting registrations through the end of February. This year's inspiring quilt comes from Eleanor Burns' newest book, Quilts from El's Kitchen. All 17 quilt blocks are "traditional"-some are easy and familiar to sew, while others have a new skill to learn. You can choose to make your quilt with 12 inch blocks (96" x 96" finished) or 6 inch blocks (50" x 50" finished), and a number of border options are included. Our sample showcases 12" blocks in cheery reproduction fabrics from the 1930's, but the pattern lends itself to any variety of fabric styles (many different fabric options are pictured in the book) and is fat quarter friendly. Each block has a simple recipe to go along with it which calls for just a few ingredients and basic skills to serve up! Please see our website for more details.

Return of the "Twinkler Sewciety"!

The Twinkler Sewciety is going strong! We think you'll love our monthly selection. New to The Granary and the Twinkler Sewciety? Here's how it works.... Each month you will receive 8 specially coordinated fat quarters made up of the newest fabrics in the shop. The cost is $20.95 (plus tax) per month and membership is offered by automatic credit card billing only. Sign up today! You may join or cancel at any time; shipping is available for an additional fee.

Stella Lighting

If you've been waiting to purchase your Stella, now would be a great time! We just received another case of these very popular lights in the shop. We have both the desktop model AND the StellaEdge in stock! Stop by the shop and see just how wonderful Stella is. We have a light displayed in our classroom for you to experiment with! Visit Stella's website for more information.

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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