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The Village Quilt Shoppe 2369 Joslyn Ct. Lake Orion, Michigan 48360 (248) 391.5727
Well, this is my favorite time of the year. It's a time for inspiration. As the days turn cool, new and glorious colors pop out everyday. I actually feel sorry for those who live in areas where the fall leaves do not turn. The changing of the seasons is such a huge part of my inspiration. Ideas just seem to riot through my head with each change. My obligations and my desires are at odds. What I truly want to do is sketch, design and barricade myself in my sewing room. If I could get away with it, I could lock myself up for a month, not go to work, or answer a phone, un-plug the computer and QUILT.
Don't get me wrong, I love my job as editor of Quilters World, and my shoppe is such a huge part of my life, but I want more hours in the day to create.
I love that my husband is now doing a lot of the buying at the shoppe. He has a great eye for style and color. It's nice to see what he has brought into the shoppe. I still put in my two cents. I hope you are enjoying the diversity of multiple buyers, I am.
We have a lot planned for this fall and I hope you will be a part of it. The retreat is scheduled. I have a really different Block of the Month that I am working on for next year. Lighthouse needs our help more than ever so think about making a few pillowcases or doll quilts for them for the Christmas store. We are going to have a food drive also to help support the Lighthouse of Oakland County.
Some things will be changing at the shoppe. Watch for a few coming sales. One of the biggest changes is we are adding a Knitting Nook. We will be carrying better yarns and supplies not found it the chains. This is something we have been asked about for a long time.
We have a few published designers on our teaching staff; congratulate Sally Behrend and Nancy McNally on that.
Stop on in. The fabrics are here for your next project. Keep Piecing,
Carolyn
We already have a great start to filling the Lighthouse chest for the coming season. If you need a pattern for the stocking, we still have them and will be more than happy to give you one. Making stocking and pillowcases for the Lighthouse is a great way to use up your stash and scraps.
I know they were truly appreciated and were given to needy families in our community. Now don't forget we also have a food drop box in our foyer. Also, there is another great organization in the area named FISH. They collect food also. Now is the time to start if you intend to donate, either food or stockings and pillowcases. With the economy still a mess, there are many in need and I personally feel every child should have a Christmas no matter the circumstances.
This Year's Motto: Ditto!!!!!
Re-use, Re-purpose and Revitalize…… What can you do to make quilting a part of your everyday life?
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, and 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.
- October 6, 10:00am - ?
- November 3, 10:00am - ?
- December 1, 10:00am - ?
- January 5, 10:00am - ?
November 18th, 2011
Come join us for an evening of fun. Just drop by and make your reservations and don't forget to bring your best quilting buddy. The evening will cost $25.00 plus the cost of your fabric. We will help you pick out your fabrics so that your quilt will be a success. Set back and enjoy the evening while we do your ironing, supply your dinner and drinks. The evening will begin at 6:00pm and end at midnight. Spaces are limited so sign-up early. This is will be our 15th Mystery. Wow I can't believe it!
Woodland Critter, Colors of Autumn, and Bali-berries ICE will be ending in December, but I have a new and exclusive one starting. We will have two this year. The first is a pieced block much like the Colors of Autumn but different fabrics choices. And the second one, well that's a different story. The second one will be limited to only 50 people and it will be totally kitted. For more information watch for the next newsletter, all the details will be in the next issue.
The shoppe now has a page on face book. 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.
Fat Quarter Frenzy
Saturday, October, 22nd
All pre-cut fat quarters $2.00
When you purchase 12 or more……
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.
WHAT'S NEW!!!!
- 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.
- Monday, October10, & Wednesday, October12, 1:00 - 4:30pm………………………………………………..$39.00
- Or Saturday, November 5 & 19, 1:00-4:30pm…….…$39.00
- Wednesday, October 19, 10:00am-2:00pm…..$24.00
- Or Wednesday, November 16, 10:00am-2:00pm…$24.00
- Wednesday, November 9, 10:00am - 1:00pm……$18.00
- Or Saturday, December 10, 10:00 - 1:00pm……..$18.00
- Saturday, October 13th, 10:00am - 3:00pm…………$30.00
- Or Thursday, December 1, 11:00 -4:00pm…….…….$30.00
- Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm
- Sunday 11:00am-5:30pm
- Two Hour Tulip Purse
- Turning Twenty Again
- Knotty Baskets
- Sewline Glue pen
- Sewline Mechanical Pencil
- Clover Binding Clips
- Appliqué pressing sheet
- Printed Treasures Washable- 5 sheets
- Tri Recs Ruler
- Quick Yo Yo Makers
- Little Gripper
- Desk needle threader
- Square up ruler
This little Quilted Bundle up is one of my exclusive patterns. It comes in three sizes and soon I will have another pattern made with pre-cuts. Pattern Available at the Shoppe.
Inspiration for tomorrow's heirlooms…
Registration and Class Policy
Sewing machines should be brought to your class unless otherwise stated.
Learn to use your decorative stitches and how to incorporate them into your quilt tops. Discover new ideas to use those stitches on your machines. Tap into a whole new area of interest. *Must have a machine with decorative stitches. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Sandy Miller
Beginning Quilting
Saturday, October 8 & 15, 10:00am-2:00pm……....$48.00
Looking for a new and rewarding hobby? Here it is. In this class the first week, you will learn the basic skills to build a quilt. We start with fabric selection, reading a pattern, measuring, and rotary cutting. We then move on to block construction and assembly. And of course there is homework. The second week you will assemble your quilt top. This class will give you all the skills you need to complete the top. Level: Beginner Instructor: Nancy McNally
This is the perfect opportunity to learn foundation piecing. This cute little Carolina Lily Miniature Quilt is just right for a special project. Coleen will teach you how to make these adorable little blocks and put them together. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Coleen Merte.
Now this is a class you will want to take. It's all the rage right now. Fat Quarter Boutique Slippers. These would make awesome Christmas gifts. Once Sally teaches you the how-to's, you can make a pair for everyone on your list. Level: Confident beginner/ Intermediate Instructor: Sally Behrend
Sunday, November 13, 1:30 - 4:30pm……..……. $18.00
What a way to re-do a table. Choose your colors and set the mood. It's the perfect project for a quick change. Nancy will teach you how to make this 2-block pineapple variation and how-to put them together to create a new and exciting statement to for any table or any season.. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Nancy McNally
Saturday, November 12, 10:00 - 4:00pm……$36.00
Make this beautiful wall hanging for that special place in your home or for someone special. Coleen will start you on your way and show you the how-tos….to help you finish. There are several techniques involved it this project. It's not for the weak at heart, but it will be worth the effort. Level: Confident Intermediate/Advanced Instructor: Coleen Merte
Friendship Ring Quilt
Thursday November 3rd, & Friday, November 4th, 5:30-8:30pm ………..….……………………………....$36.00
Looking for a fun new project for the cold days ahead? This could be it. It is a two-block pattern that creates a secondary design. Nancy will teach you how to do the blocks and the setting. When you leave the class you will be well on your way to a masterpiece. This is a great design to play with color. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Nancy McNally
Hawaiian Appliqué
By Appointment, $24.00 per person.
Would you and a friend like to have private lessons? Sally will teach you all the tricks to making the perfect Hawaiian Block. She will teach you how to cut it out and how to hand appliqué it into place. Once you have one block done you will have the knowledge to do a whole quilt. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Sally Behrend
Inspiration for tomorrow's heirlooms…………
Machine Quilting
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. Elizabeth is knowledgeable in all forms of hand applique. October 2nd, November 6th, December 4th and January, 8th, 11:00am- 2:00pm. Must pre-register for this class Level: All Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Summer Shoppe Hours
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 .
Inspiration for tomorrow's heirlooms…..
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