The Village Quilt Shoppe 2369 Joslyn Ct. Lake Orion, Michigan 48360 (248) 391.5727

Carolyn's Corner

Well it looks like we might just see spring after all. I am really ready for some sunshine and blue skies. The new spring lines of fabric have got me inspired to start some new projects. I love the bright pure colors in nature and nature is at its best in spring. Spring, spring, spring, a new fresh beginning! It's time to freshen up your stash with a little color. See what you have and what would perk it up a bit. Freshen up your house with a little spring color. Make some new table runners or accent pillows to bring indoors the fresh color of spring. Make some appliquéd dish towels with spring flowers or a new throw size quilt for the back of the sofa. Make your home as fresh as spring!

We have some fun classes planned and a few other events that I hope will interest you. We have a psychic coming for an evening of entertainment.

Chris Husak Zane will be doing a slide presentation on hand dying and how to use those beautiful hand dyes.

And of course our very own quilt show "The Parade of Penguins" Don't miss it. Canterbury village starts to come alive in the spring. The grounds come alive with color. Come in shopping, browse the many other shops and have lunch. We have many small groups that visit and plan a day around the quilt shoppe. Bring a friend and spend an afternoon. You can always just stop by to say Hi. Well, I must go and get sewing. I have sooo many Ideas in my head.

Happy Quilting!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Susan Walker, Sara Pfahlert, Trudy Tormay, and Kathy Wilheim. These four people have won our filled $25.00 punch card drawing for this quarter. Happy Spending! Don't forget to put your name the phone number on the back of your cards when you turn them in.

The Parade of Penguins Quilt Show The date for the Show will be April 13th & 14th at the Always Christmas Store, here in the village. It will be Viewers Choice so come and see all the quilts and cast your vote!! Admission is free, but the experience will be priceless. Bring a friend and make a day of it. There also will be drawings through out the village. It's so much fun to see what all our talented quilters have done with the penguins. It promises to be a great show and a real inspiration for your future projects.

Where the Pretty Bugs Live Update Well, we are shooting for August 11, 2007.If Michigan weather will allow, it will be an outside show. We plan to hang the quilts from the trees through out the village. It is the perfect place to display the pretty bugs. I also would like to invite quilt guilds to come and sell raffle tickets for their raffle quilts that day, so if you belong to a guild that has one please extend this invitation to them. For more information call the shoppe at (248-391-5727). It should be a great event. So get busy on those bug quilts and let us know if you are entering yours. We will except entries up to August 1st so you have lots of time to finish.

Thimbleberries 2007 It's still not too late to join Thimbleberries House and Garden Club. We still have kits left in both the light and bright and the warm and cozy. If you're interested, just drop by.

Evening with a Psychic The Village Quilt Shoppe is happy to announce a special night of entertainment. We will be having coffee and desert with a psychic Friday, May 18, 2007. Seating will be limited so sign up early to guarantee your spot. We can only accommodate 15 people to insure everyone has a reading. What a fun way to spend an evening. Call a friend and sign up. Cost will be $25.00 per person.

Inspiration for tomorrow's heirlooms...

Chris Husak Zane On Thursday, May 17, 2007 6:00 - 8:00pm, Chris Husak Zane will be presenting a slide show on hand dying. She will explain the process and show you how best to use these unique fabrics. Come and see her beautiful work and learn from one of the best in the field. Seating will be limited so sign up early. There will be no charge for this great experience.

Toys for Lighthouse The chest is empty again so it's time to start again for this Christmas. There will be lots of children in need again this year so sort through your scraps and get creative. The lighthouse loved all the doll quilts, pillowcases, and marble bags all of you donated last year. The chest is waiting so you can drop them off anytime. Thank you all so much in helping the local children have a Merrier Christmas. Under the Big Top Circus Block-of-the-Month The Circus is doing great. Everyone seems to be having fun with it and we have a lot of people doing it. I have been asked to increase the blocks to twelve so don't be surprised if I throw in a couple extra blocks along the way. But the rule (the only rule) will remain the same. You only have to use nine of the blocks to enter the show at the end. So if you don't like a few you can toss them or use them all. It's up to you. You can still get in on the fun. The blocks must be picked up each month, any day of the month. We try hard to make it easy for pick-up. If they are not picked up each month, they will cost you $2.50 each. Sorry. Sign up now!!!!

Email Addresses Needed! Because of the ever increasing cost of the newsletter I have decided to change over to email as a way to keep the cost down. By the Fall of 2007, we will email newsletters. They will also be available on our website or in the shoppe. We are working on redoing the website and updating it. Soon the classes will be listed on it along with coming events. I will let you know how the progress is going. As you all know computers and me don't get along. I hope this is easier and less costly.

WHAT'S New!!!! ·

• New 2007 Christmas fabrics are arriving ·
• Panel Play Projects ·
• On the Lamb with Cathy coming this Summer ·
• Machine Embroidery Work Shoppe coming this fall ·
• Chris Husak Zane's lecture on Hand dying ·
• Evening with a Psychic ·
• New lines arriving daily ·
• April Cornell's Sunshine collection

  Registration and Class Policy ·

• Class Fees are due upon registration.
• ·Phone reservations will be held three days to allow for mail or drop-off of payment. ·
• Cancellation deadline is five days prior to class. If we do not have at least four people for class, the Village Quilt Shoppe reserves the right to cancel the class and your registration fee will be refunded or applied to another class. ·
• Patterns, books and handouts can not be shared or photocopied due to copyright laws. Let's help to keep these talented and creative designers in business. ·
• A supply list will be given at the time of registration. Please come to class with all required supplies. We appreciate your purchase of supplies from us-it helps to insure that we will be able to serve your needs. ·
• Sewing machines should be brought to your class unless noted in the course description. We have a limited number of machines for use, courtesy of Universal Sewing Center, on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you need assistance in carrying your machine, please notify the shoppe and we will be happy to assist you. ·
• Basic sewing supplies should be brought to every quilting class. These items include: scissors, notebook, pencil, pins, rulers, quilt marking pencil, needle, thread, seam ripper, rotary cutter and blades. Check your supply list. ·
• Only registered students will be allowed in class. Please be courteous and think of your fellow classmates.

  If there is a class or technique that you would like to learn, and it is not currently on the schedule, please contact us. We will do our best to bring it to you.

  Inspiration for tomorrow's heirlooms…

  Color Work Shop Come in and learn how to put colors together. Learn about scale, contrast, function, backgrounds and fiber content. Level: All can benefit from this Instructor: Carolyn Vagts ·

• If you have a small group that would like to do the color work shop we can make special arrangements. Just call.

  Make it in a Day Tablerunner Thursday, May 24, 10:00am 1:00pm……$18.00 Come and take this easy but beautiful table runner in an afternoon. It's doesn't take much fabric and I know you will want to make many more. Come and see the sample Level: Beginner and beyond. Instructor: Carolyn Vagts

  Machine Quilting Saturday, May 19, 10:00am-3:00pm……....…………..$30.00 Or Tuesday, June 26, 10:00am - 3:00pm….…........................................………..$30.00

  This is a technique class. Learn all the tricks to machine quilting form Liz. Liz will teach you all the how-to's and all the little tricks to make your quilting a success. Level: Intermediate/Advanced Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig *If Classes fill for the above dates, Liz will add another class date.

  A Tablerunner for All Seasons Tuesday, June 5, 10:00am-1:00pm…...…$18.00 You will love this easy table runner. You can make it into a dozen different table runners. Make one and you will want to make one for all seasons and all holidays. You pick the holiday you want. Level: Beginner and beyond Instructor: Carolyn Vagts

  Pineapple Quilt Wednesday, May 16, 10:00am-3:00pm….........…………..$30.00 Learn how to make this great quilt with the help of the pineapple rule. Liz will take you through all the how-tos and show you how to use this new ruler. At the end of the class you will be on your way to another heirloom. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

  A Tabletopper with Sally Monday, July 8, 2:00pm-5:00pm………..……..$18.00 Make this easy but great tabletopper in an afternoon. Sally with walk you through the steps and send you home with a treasure. Level: Beginner Instructor: Sally Behrend

  Stained Glass Quilt Sunday, May 20, 10:00am-2:00pm…………………$24.00 Or, Saturday, June 16, 10:00am-2:00pm………………..........................................$24.00 Leah will teach you how to make this stained glass quilt in an afternoon. It's a simple technique using her own pattern. Come see the sample. Level; Beginning/Intermediate Instructor: Leah Chu

  Lemoyne Star Quilt Wednesday, June 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm………....$36.00 Take this traditional quilt and make it new. With the fabrics out today this could be a real treasure. Elizabeth will teach you how to do this block with ease. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

  Elizabeth's Applique Block-of-the-Month

  Stars in the Garden And Every 1st Sunday for ……………....…….$18.00per month Stars in the Garden is a block a month workshop devoted to hand appliqué. Elizabeth will work on a block a month of this beautiful quilt and teach you all the tricks to perfect appliqué. It's a great way to discipline your self to finish a hand project. Come and see the sample blocks and pick up your pattern. Level; Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

  Gerbera Daisy Quilt Tuesday, June 12, 10:00am-4:00pm……………….$36.00 Elizabeth will guide you through the steps of this beautiful quilt. A great lap quilt or hang it on a wall to compliment any décor. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

  Spring Stash Bash Tuesday, May 1, 5:00pm-9:00pm………......…$25.00 Well, Snipe Night was so much fun we are planning another fun night out for the ladies. We thought a Spring Bash was in order. Come in and have dinner with us and create some really fun sewing projects. Seating is limited so sign up early. We have planned some fun things so hope to see you there. Level: Everyone Instructor: All us cool people at the shoppe

  Beginners Learn to Quilt Class Tuesday, May, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm (4 classes) ................................................................................................................$72.00 This first project will show you how to select your fabric, use a rotary cutter, basic block construction and borders. You will learn piecing and setting techniques and some of the tricks to make your future projects a snap. You will have a quilt top for your finished piece. Coleen will also teach how to read and understand a pattern for quilting. Level: Beginner Instructor: Coleen Merte

  Scrap it Jacket May 12, 26, & June 9, 10:00am-5:00pm ……..................$105.00 *Other classes to be determined. Check at Shoppe. Have you ever made a jacket and found it didn't fit? Well, this is the class you need. Let's turn your beautiful quilting into wearable jackets that actually fit. In this class you will make a muslin jacket pattern to custom fit your body. Then take that muslin base and use the flip and stitch method to cover the base and make your custom fabric. This jacket recommends 11 - ½ yard cut from 11 different fabrics. Let your imagination run wild. Add decorative stitching, fibersetc. making your jacket uniquely yours. Sherry has been teaching this technique for many years. This is a must if you are truly interested in jackets. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Sherry Scharra

  Mystery Day Tuesday, April 24, 9:00am-3:00pm......$25.00 plus purchase of fabric. Come join us in a mystery! We will serve you lunch, iron for you while you work on a mystery quilt. It's a really fun way to spend a day. Come in and we will help you select your fabric. Seating is limited so register early. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Staff

  Elizabeth's Open Workshop Friday evening once a month………………$10.00 Elizabeth has made herself available once a month to have a open workshop for individual help, so if you are working on a project and need a little extra help, sign up for a workshop. Space is limited. April 27, 6:00pn - 10:00pm May June July

  Strawberry Table Topper in Wools Wednesday, May 9, 10:00am-1:00pm....................................................................................................................$18.00 Cathy has designed this beautiful table topper and will teach you how to also. Learn how to mix wool felts and wools. Learn all the basics working with wool. You can do this even if you have not done it before. Makes a great gift. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Cathy Basirico

  Coming Events!!!!

• 1st Annual Spring Stash Bash
• Our Parade of Penguins Quilt Show April 13 & 14th
• Where the Pretty Bugs Live Show August 11th
• Just great fun at The Village Quilt Shoppe!
• Chris Huzak Zane, Hand dying Slide Show
• A night entertainment with a Pyschic
• 4th Annual Fabric Harvest Shop Hop Sept. 7 & 8

• Standard Bed Sizes
  • Crib 23"x46"
  • Twin 39"x 75"
  • Double 54"x75"
  • Queen 60"x80"
  • King 76"x80"
• Standard Batting Sizes
  • Crib 45"x60"
  • Twin 72"x90"
  • Double 81"x96"
  • Queen 90"x108"
  • King 120"x120"

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