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The Village Town Crier Volume 7, Issue 3, Summer 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……..
Summer is here. I love the blue skies, but I don't love the heat. Cool cool air condition. I love to garden, but the heat is unbearable. I have chosen to garden with fabric. A nice floral quilt with no weeds will be my gardening this year. I'll leave the real gardening for the cooler days.
Market was good, but not a lot of new and exciting ideas. The fabrics seem to be pretty much the same. Nothing really stood out as a new trend. I did, however, find some great knew designers and I did buy some new and exciting patterns. So watch as they trickle in. I took my granddaughter with me to market and also to the Mall of America. It was her treat for doing great in school. It was also nice to see the fabric through the eyes of a teenager. I let her buy some new and trendy lines which will be coming in also. It will be interesting to see how they do. This was the first time my granddaughter showed any interest in fabric. Imagine that and she really IS my granddaughter. Maybe this buying trip will help her to see the light.(The fabric light, and medium and darks and all their possibilities) No matter, I will still love her even if she choses not to quilt.
I have a new block of the month coming in September and it will be a little different. Read on to find out about it. We are also kitting for McCall's Quilting, Quick Quilts and Quilter's World for the projects I do for these magazines. We will also have these kits available at the shoppe. Ahh, the website store. Well we are still waiting. Boy the wheels turn slowwwwwww.
We also are now offering sewing machine cleaning and tune ups, so read about that.
You have a great summer and stop by and say hi.
Carolyn
DON'T toss those left over Christmas fabrics. How about making a stocking for the Lighthouse's Christmas store for this 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!!!!
Sewing Machine Cleaning and Tune ups
We are now offering basic cleaning and tune ups for your sewing machines here at the shoppe. Next time your machine needs a little TLC stop on by.
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.
- July 1st, 10:00am-?
- August 5th, 10:00am-?
- September 2nd, 10:00am - ?
- October 7th, 10:00am - ?
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Kathy Vigne, Barbara Ellis, Beaulah Whitney, and Lynn Mason. 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.
"Pick a Bouquet" and "Let It Snow" Quilt Show August 21st and 22nd
Calling all Chubby Chicks, Past Mysteries, and Retreat Round Robins
Our customers are some of the most talented quilters ANYWHERE. We need you. Why go anywhere else when we have the very best right here. If you have done a past mystery here at the shoppe or a Chubby Chick quilt we would love to hang them so other quilter's can enjoy them also. And those of you who participated in the Round Robin from our retreat, it's time to finish it if you haven't already. I would love to show off how beautiful they turned out. We will have show registrations in the shop if you would like to enter any of the exhibits or enter your Pick a Bouquet and Let It Snow. This show is always free admission. It's a great way to see local quilter's work and enjoy the quilts you rarely see at the other quilt shows. I always find our shows full of inspiration. We have so many talented quilters in our area. I am always amazed by their pieces. Even if you are not entering a quilt please come and see them. Also, if you are part of a small group and have worked on a group project, we would be interested in displaying them as a group. Just drop in and let us see and we will make arrangements for a special display for your group project.
New Block-of-the-Month will start in September
We will be starting a new block-of-the-month in September, something new and different. We will have three ways to finish the same blocks: one in batiks, one in wool, and one in fusions. We will be kitting this program. There will be a starter kit and a finish kit to make it less expensive and a monthly kit for the applique. I can't wait to get this started. I had a lot of fun designing it. If you are a hand appliquer, this was designed for you. It can also be done by machine. Watch for updates on this. I will post pictures on the website and on facebook just as soon as the girls finish theirs. I am really really excited about this BOM. I hope you will be too.
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.
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.
Bali Lama Club
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!!!!
- The New Traveler's Companion is here!!
- Rose Pattern Cards are here
- Batiks, Batiks, and more Batiks!
- Lots and Lots of Halloween Fabrics
- We are on facebook now!(Under The Village Quilt Shoppe)
- Christmas is still arriving!
- New Quilting Christmas Ornaments (Plan ahead)
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.
Machine Appliqué Carolyn's Way
Thursday, September 9, 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, September 20, 2 - 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 Quilting
Sunday, August 15, 11: 00 -4:00pm……….…….…..$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
Saturday, August 28, 10:00-2:00pm………………….$24.00 Let Nancy walk you through the steps to make this beautiful quilt. Pick your fabrics and watch it come together. This would also be lovely any kind of fabric. I have been after Nancy for a couple of years to teach. She finally said yes. She is a very talented quilter and has a lot to share. Come in and see her sample. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Nancy McNally
Thursday, July 22, 10:00-1:00pm…………..$18.00 We are repeating this class because many people requested it. This is a great purse and so easy. If you precut your fabrics before class you will walk out with a finished purse. The pattern has many options to make yours special. I bet you can't make just one! Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Bargello Placemats
Thursday, August 26, 10:00-2:00pm………………$24.00 I designed these placemats for Quilter's World. If you ever wanted to try out this technique here is your chance to try it out. Make a set of these easy placemats and then make a set for the holidays or for gifts. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Border Fabric Table Runner
Monday, August 16, 2:00-5:00pm………………….$18.00 Pick out your border fabric and make this quick and easy table runner. Sally chose a cut holiday print but you can use any border fabric you wish. These would make great gifts for any occasion. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Sally Behrend
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. Must pre-register for this class Level: All Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
- July 11, 11:00am-2:00pm
- August 1, 11:00am-2:00pm
- September 12, 11:00am-2:00pm
- October 3, 11:00am-2:00pm
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.
- July23, 6:00pm-10:00pm
- August 20, 6:00pm-10:00pm
- September 24, 6:00pm-10:00pm
- October 22, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Stash Management "Sewority" Adventures in Round Robins
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,September 12 , 2:30-5:00pm
- Sunday, October 3, 2:30-5:00pm
- Sunday, November 7, 2:30-5:00pm
- Sunday, December 5, 2:30pm-5:00pm
Level: All Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Halloween Quilt
Tuesday, August 24, 10:00-2:00pm………………..$24.00 Or Tuesday, September 21, 10:00-2:00pm…………$24.00
Just see what you can do with 6 fat quarters and a background fabric. This is a fun and easy lap quilt that you will love sharing. You may even decide to make one for each special person on your gift list. Also works great for any occasion. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Snowflake Table Runner
Tuesday, July 6, 10;00am - 2:00pm………………..$24.00 Tuesday, September 28, 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.
Extra Sit and Sew!!!!!
Thursdays,
- July 29, 10:00 to 1:00pm
- August 12, 10:00 to 1:00pm
- and August 19 10:00 to 1:00pm
Come enjoy the company of other quilter's trying to beat the heat!!!
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. This is a great gift idea. Level: Beginner Instructor: Sally Behrend
Summer 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.
- County Lines
- 2-Hour Tulip Purse
- Fun and Done
- 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
Classified Ads
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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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