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The Village Town Crier Volume 7, Issue 1 Winter 2010
The Village Quilt Shoppe
2369 Joslyn Ct.
Lake Orion, Michigan 48360
(248) 391.5727
www.thevillagequiltshoppe.com
Inspirations for tomorrow's heirlooms…….
Where OPTIONS are a must……..
Carolyn's Corner
Happy New Year!!! I hope you all are having a great start to a new beginning. 2010 promises to be a wonderful year if you let it. I am thankful everyday for all that I have and all that I can do. My life is full of great friends, family, and opportunities to do what I love. The opportunity to express my creativity is truly a blessing. I love working on all four magazines, my patterns and most of all I love working in the shoppe helping people with their projects. I enjoy it when people let me help with colors, textures, and ideas. We have a lot of fun things planned for this winter.
Cathy is going to do some machine embroidery classes. The first project will be Wildflowers by Smith Street Designs. Check out the classes.
Elizabeth is adding extra Machine Quilting Classes because the demand is so great, so all of you that have not been able to register in time try again.
Leah Chu is teaching her Quilt as you go class, well there are just soooo many good things I can't list them all, just read on.
See you all soon. Carolyn
Our treasure chest is empty now, but I know a lot of needy children had a better Christmas because of YOUR generosity. Thank you so much for all you donations of pillowcases and doll quilts. We start again for next year right now, so if you are making things for Lighthouse of Oakland County we are accepting anytime. We also have a food box for drop off here at the shop for your convenience and remember the paper grocery bags, they are always in need of the bags. Thanks again for all your help.
DON'T toss those left over Christmas fabrics. How about making a stocking for the Lighthouse's Christmas store for next year? We will have a pattern available for anyone who wants so participate. We will give it to you if you ask. My thought on this is, if you make the stockings all year in your spare time, the shoppe will fill them up and what a great gift it will make for the kids next year. You get to use up your scraps, feel good about your donation, and the kids will have a keepsake from a loving and caring quilter. Everyone wins. After all Christmas is about giving.
This Year's Motto: Ditto!!!!!
(With the economy, I think it is appropriate to repeat this Motto.)
Clean, Organize, and Finish!!!!
Join the Breakfast Club….Today
The first Thursday of every month. Come join us for coffee, tea or…. and a light breakfast. A great way to meet quilters, share recipes, show and tell, demos, get motivated, be inspired and we try to have a special project each month. 10:00am - ? Everyone is welcome. RVSP please. (248) 391.5727. It's a fun club.
- January 7, 10:00am-?
- February 4, 10:00am-?
- March 4, 10:00am-?
- April 1, 10:00am-?
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Kathy White, Chris Beresford, Lisa Calucci, and Georgia Grant. These four people have won our filled $25.00 punch card drawing for this quarter. Happy Spending! Don't forget to put your name and phone number on the back of your cards when you turn them in.
Featured Purse of the Month
See the latest and greatest purses on the market each month. One of us here, at the quilt shoppe, will search out the best of the best and make you a sample each month. We will have that purse on display for you to view and we will also have the pattern available or a kit ready for you to create our pick of the month purse. Purses are in and what better way to get what you like? Make it. This is a great gift item also, for those of you who wish to start your holiday shopping. Now is the time to get busy. This year make a personal gift for each special person on your list. We will have great ideas all through the summer and fall so stop in and see what's up.
For those of you that can't live without your batiks, me included, we have come up with a $16.00 a month batik collection. Each month we will offer a bundle of batiks to feed your need. They will be available the 1st of every month. Come and check them out. Get a sampling of the prettiest batiks each month.
It's a Boy, It's a Girl!!
The new BOM is 'It's a boy, it's a girl!! Again, once a month we will have a block ready for you to pick up if you are signed up for the BOM, for just $1.00, if you come in each month, any day of the month. For your dollar you will receive a pattern and the background fabric. If you don't come in the block will cost you $2.50.
The whole point of doing the BOM this way is to get you to use up some of those beautiful scraps you have been collecting and to make every quilt unique. Every quilt should be unique. You need to put a piece of yourself into each quilt you make. Again, we will have a quilt show at the end to display all your talent and believe me there is a lot of talent out there. Come in and sign up for the BOM. It's going to be fun.
Thimbleberries Club is Now Baliberries Club
We are changing and growing.
We will still meet on the first Friday and Saturday of each month, but now we will offer batiks or thimbleberries for your blocks. The kits will be $5.00 per month and you add some extra creativity and inspiration. This is a club that evolves. We make it what you want. Come and check it out. Our first meeting will be Friday, January 8 or Saturday 9, 10:00am until ?
The Great Quilters Escape Retreat to Oscoda April 22, 23, 24, and 25th We are off again!! Space is limited so sign up early.
WHAT"S NEW!!!!
- Batiks, Batiks, and more Batiks!
- New samples, new classes
- All the Sewline Products
- Valentine Fabrics
- Purse Central
- New Bali Pops are here !!
- Laurel Burch's Wild Horses
- New baby fabrics
Inspiration for tomorrow's heirlooms…
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 three 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 cannot 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 .
Mystery Night Friday, March 19, 6:00pm-midnight…$25.00 plus fabric
Come in and we will help you pick out your fabric so you can be ready for a really fun night. You will sit and sew while we do your ironing. Dinner is included along with pop and munchies. Don't you deserve a night out with your quilting buddies? Register early, space is limited.
Beginner Quilting Tuesday, March 9 & 16, 10:00-4:00pm………….$72.00
Let us teach you all the ins and outs of fabric selection, cutting, and piecing. You will leave this class with a finished small quilt top. If you want to learn to quilt, learn from the best. By the time you finish this class you should be able to do any beginner level quilt top. Level: Beginner Instructor: Staff
Machine Appliqué Carolyn's Way Thursday, March 25, 10:00-3:00pm……………..…..$32.00
Or Tuesday, April 13, 10:00-3:00pm………………..$32.00
Learn how to do machine appliqué the easy way. Spend the day learning all the tricks to raw edge fusible appliqué. You will love how it looks when you are done. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Bow Tucks Purse Saturday, January 16, 11:00- 3:00pm……………….$24.00
This popular purse is back again. It's a classic. It's easy to make and easy to use. Cathy will give you a choice between the original or the mini. Once you make one you will want to make more. Level: beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Cathy Basirico
Hand Quilting Monday, January 25, 2:00-5:00pm……………….$18.00 Or Monday, March 22, 2:00-5:00pm……………..$18.00
Looking to learn hand quilting? Well here it is. Sally will teach you how to quilt that special project you have been saving. Once you complete this class project you will feel confident enough to take on something bigger. All you will need is practice. Level: Beginner Instructor: Sally Behrend
Machine Quilting Saturday, January 30, 10: 00 - 3:00pm……………..$30.00 Or Thursday, March 11, 10:00-3:00pm……………..$30.00
This is a technique class. Learn all the tricks to machine quilting from Elizabeth. She will teach you the how-to's and all the little tricks to make your quilting a success. Level: Intermediate/Advanced Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Elizabeth's Appliqué Day The first Sunday of every month…………………...$15.00
Many of you are in the midst of projects started, and some of you need to get going. This class is an open workshop that will benefit everyone. Come join in the fun whether you are experienced or just beginning. Hand appliqué only please. January 3,February 7, March 7, April 11, 11:00am-2:00pm must pre-register for this class. Level: All Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Elizabeth's Open Workshop Friday evening once a month…………. $10.00
Elizabeth has made herself available once a month to have an 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.
- January 22, 6:00pm-10:00pm
- February 26, 6:00pm-10:00pm
- March 26, 60:00pm-10:00pm
- April 16, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Duffle Bag Tuesday, February 16, 10:00-2:00pm………………$24.00
This is a cute all purpose bag. Use it for the gym or for an overnight bag. If you pre quilt your fabric you will be taking home a finished bag. Come in and see the sample. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Van Gogh's Starry Night Thursday, January 28, 10:00-3:00pm…………….$ 32.00Create your own masterpiece using scraps. This is a really fun way to express yourself through fabric. Learn to paint with fabric instead of a brush. If art is where your heart is, this is the class for you. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Stash Management "Sewority" The first Sunday of each month………….………. $15.00
If you joined us during the winter and spring, you have many ideas on organizing and using your fabric stash. Now let's put it to use. Our first meeting is October should get things going nicely. We will begin our Medallion Stash Eater. Each month we will add a new border to our center. Elizabeth will be designing this as we go, so every month will be a surprise, and some months you will have options. This time we will actually be sewing class, so space is limited. Please make sure to reserve your spot if you are interested.
- Sunday January 3 2:30-5:00pm
- Sunday, February 7, 2:30-5:00pm
- Sunday, March 7, 2:30-5:00pm
- Sunday, April 11, 2:30-5:30pm
Level: All Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Quilt as you Sew Wednesday, February 3 & 24th, 10:00am-12:00pm..$24.00 Or Tuesday, March 2 & 30th, 10:00am-12:00pm……$24.00
All you need for this class is a lot of scraps and the will to use them up. Leah will show you how to piece and quilt as you go. What a treasure. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Leah Chu
Wild Flowers Embroidery Picture Saturday, February 13, 11:00am-2:00pm…………..$22.00
Test the waters with these cute embroidered pictures. You will need an embroidery machine for this class. Cathy will help you create a picture that can be mounted or quilted. It's up to you. It's a great project for both a beginner or a well seasoned quilter. *Embroidery Machine Required. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Cathy Basirico
Wild Flowers Embroidery Wall Hanging Saturday, February 27, March 13, & 20th 11:00 - 2:00pm……………………………………..……$65.00
If you have an embroidery machine and want to make a beautiful wall hanging (or possibly a bed quilt) here is the class for you. Cathy will walk you through, step by step, the blocks and settings. When you are finished with this class you will have a beautiful quilt top ready to quilt. *Embroidery Machine Required. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Cathy Basirico
Monet Thursday, February 25th, 10:00-3:00pm…………….$32.00
We have had so many requests to redo this class so here it is. Come and take this class and create one of the great masterpieces of all time. It's easy. Level: Intermediate/Advanced Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Color Work Shop Tuesday, March 23, 10:00-12:00pm…..$10.00 If color stumps you or if you feel insecure in your choices come and see how we do it. Color selection should be the most fun of all the quilting process and we will help you enjoy the process. Understanding color and it's place in quilting is a must.
6th Anniversary Sale February 5 & 6, 2010 The Happy "6" Sale $6.00 specials and refreshments
Winter Shoppe Hours
Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm
Sunday 11:00am-5:30pm
Monday Morning Sit and Sew
Come on in every Monday from 10:00am to 1:00pm for our sit and sew. It's free and the coffee is always on. What a great way to meet new friends and get a little sewing done. You're always welcome.
- Grids and Grommets Purse
- Birdy Sling Purse
- Braid Runner
- Sewline Glue pen
- Sewline Mechanical Pencil
- Purse Grommets
- Appliqué pressing sheet
- Art Glue and Glitter
- Printed Treasures Washable- 5 sheets
- Quick Yo Yo Makers
- Little Gripper
- Jelly Finger Thimbles
- Desk needle threader
Inspiration for tomorrow's heirlooms…..
Top 3 Patterns
Top 10 Notions
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FYI Standard Bed Batting Sizes
Bed Size Mattress size Bed size Batting size Crib 23" x 46" Crib 45" x 60" Twin 39" x 75" Twin 72" x 90" Double 54" x 75" Double 81" x 96" Queen 60" x 80" Queen 90" x108" King 76" x 80" King 120"x120"
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