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The Village Town Crier Volume 7, Issue 2 Spring 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……..
It is a beautiful day, today, as I write this; A rare thing in Michigan, but nonetheless a beautiful sunny day. We have a lot of great things planned for the next quarter. WE have joined the QFL National Shop Hop. Read on for all the info. We have some fun classes coming up for the spring and summer and a couple to start you on the coming holiday season.
The Shoppe is now on facebook so feel free to visit and become a fan. Your opinion is always valued here. We will also be posting coming events and things of interest on the facebook page. I hope you will visit often. I have some new patterns coming out soon so I hope they will be of interest to you.
The shoppe is also now kitting a lot of my projects in McCall's Quilting, McCall's Quick Quilts, and Quilter's World so watch for us in the magazines. These are projects I have designed for the magazines. The kits will be available through the magazines and at the shoppe.
Also, Leah is doing another type of Quilt as you go class so check it out. The last one was so popular we had to add a lot of extra classes.
I have been doing a lot of work shops, lectures and the trunk show is doing great, but,,,,,,My first love is the shoppe and that is where my heart will stay. I do love to teach, but the day to day of the shoppe, my customers, friends, the design work are what it is all about.
Thank you to all my customers and friends for making is such a successful dream. I couldn't have done it without YOU! Keep on piecing, Carolyn
Q.F.L. (Quilter Football League) Shop Hop
Starts Now thru August 31st
The 5 month long hop!!!!
We have your ticket to travel fun, free pattern to make your Mr. Special a beautiful football quilt, lots of extra patterns free, discounts is shops across the U.S, recipes, and a whole lot more. Start today! There are points for just about everything and some great national prizes. Be a big winner. This is the new way to hop. Your patterns are down loads very week or you can purchase kits here at the shoppe for the extra patterns. Your passport is $20.00 and it starts April 1st so hurry in and pick up your passport. We only have a limited amount. Don't Miss This ONE. You have five months to reap the benefits.
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. We have about 60 stockings already. Wouldn't it be great if we could collect enough for all the needy children in the area? We also have had some donations of small stocking stuffers. Thank you and you know who you are……
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.
- May 6, 10:00am-?
- June 3, 10:00am-?
- July1, 10:00am-?
- August 5, 10:00am-?
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Barbara Tiggman, Kathy Albury, Rosie Smith, and Cheryl Lynch. 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.
The shoppe now has a page on facebook. If you have finished a quilt from one of our classes please post it so all can see. Or if you just have something you want to share with us or other quilters. I will be posting special events on the page and a few surprises. I hope that this becomes a forum for information in the quilting world, both locally and from around the world. I hope it becomes a source of inspiration to all that become a fan. Please check us out.
Baliberries Graphing Workshop For Members Only
Our regular meeting for Baliberries will also have a graphing class for those members interested in laying out there blocks. The class will run from 10:00am-1:00pm. All you will need to attend is a pencil and ruler. The rest will be supplied. Please RSVP if you are coming for the graphing class.
Featured Purse of the Month
(I am a little behind but I do have a new one)
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.
New Block-of-the-Month It's a Boy, It's a Girl!!
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.
WHAT"S NEW!!!!
- · QFL (Quilter's Football League)
- · Batiks, Batiks, and more Batiks!
- · Christmas has started to arrive!
- · We are on facebook now!(Under The Village Quilt Shoppe)
- · New Bali Pops are here !!
- · 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 unless otherwise stated.
Beginner Quilting
Friday, June 11 & 18, 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: Sally Behrend
Machine Appliqué Carolyn's Way
Tuesday, April 13, 10:00-3:00pm………….………..$32.00 Or Thursday, June 10, 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
Monday, May 3, 2:00-5:00pm………..…………….$18.00
Looking for a fun and easy hand project? Well here it is. Sally will teach you how to do these folded blocks and how to put them together. Make a cute ornament or start a quilt. This is the perfect take-a-long project and a perfect way to use up scraps. Level: Beginner Instructor: Sally Behrend
Machine Quilting1
- Sunday May 15, 11: 00 -4:00pm……….…………..$30.00
- Or Thursday, June 17, 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. April 11, May 2, June 6, July 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. May 21, 6:00pm-10:00pm June 25, 6:00pm-10:00pm July 23, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Duffle Bag
Thursday, June 24, 10:00-2:00pm………….………$24.00
This is a cute all purpose bag. Use it for the gym or for an overnight bag. If you pre quilt your fabric you will be taking home a finished bag. Come in and see the sample. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Van Gogh's Starry Night
Saturday, June 12, 10:00-3:00pm………..……….$ 32.00
Create 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
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 in class, so space is limited. Please make sure to reserve your spot if you are interested. Sunday, April 11, 2:30-5:00pm Sunday, May 2, 2:30-5:00pm Sunday, June 6, 2:30-5:00pm Level: All Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Monday, May 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm…………….$18.00
Looking for a fun and easy hand project? Well here it is. Sally will teach you how to do English paper piecing. This is the perfect take-a-long project and a perfect way to use up scraps. Level: Beginner Instructor: Sally Behrend
Quilt as you Sew
*More Classes on this will be added for the demand
Wednesday, April 7 & 21st , 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
Snowflake Table Runner
Tuesday, July 6, 10;00am - 2:00pm………………..$24.00
Looking for something cool? Well start on your holiday gifts now and enjoy a bit of cool. This runner makes a great gift and if you start now you can make several for hostess gifts or for that one person on your list that is special. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts *Kits will be available.
Stained Glass Quilt-as-you-go
- Wednesday, May 5 10:00to1:00pm & 26th 10:00-12:00pm
- Or Saturday, May 8, 10:00-1:00pm & 29th 10:00-12:00pm
- Or Tuesday, June 1, 10:00-1:00pm & 29th 10:00-12:00pm (2 classes in each session) ………………………..$30.00
Leah has taken the quilt-as-you-go one step farther. Come and see this beautiful quilt and sign up to learn how to put it together.
Christmas Card Holder
Monday, July 12, 2 :00pm - 5:00pm……………$18.00
Another Christmas in July fun class. Get a jump on the season. Sally will teach you how-to make this cute wall hanging card holder in one afternoon. Great gift idea. Level: Beginner Instructor: Sally Behrend
Spring 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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