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The Village Quilt Shoppe 2369 Joslyn Ct. Lake Orion, Michigan 48360 (248) 391.5727
Carolyn's Corner
Wow! What a crazy summer. I am glad to have it behind me. I love cool days and especially cool nights. I have been working all summer on magazine projects and now two more book proposals. Starting with the Jan/Feb issue of Sewing Savvy I will have projects in their bi-monthly issues. I have a book that I co-authored, So Fun & Easy Table Fashions -Part 1 that will be out January 8th, 2008. I have really enjoyed all these projects. I hope you check them out.
We have some really great classes planned for this fall. Elizabeth is starting a Quilt of the Month. She will teach a different quilt every month so keep an eye on these. Sally is starting a new Block of the Month for hand appliquι. It's a whole new technique, so check it out. Chatty Cathy is starting her Machine Embroidery Club. The first meeting is September 16, so if you are interested, sign up. Cathy is also starting the On the Lamb wool workshop, so check it out too. We have some great classes coming up that would make really great Christmas gifts.
Our Where the Pretty Bugs Live quilt show was great! I hope you all got to see the quilts. First place went to Ginelle Rodriguez#10, second to Val Stephens #9 and third to Evelyn Phillips#2. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone who finished and entered.
There's still time to do the Angels so sign up if you haven't and just wait until you see what the village has planned for the Under the Big Top. Hope to see you soon.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Lou Robertson, Shirley Michelin, Jackie Beal, and Gail Martin. 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.
Block-of-the-Month
"Angels Among Us" The new block-of-the-month is still available. Just because we call it seasonal doesn't mean you have to do it seasonal. Remember the only rule we have with our BOM is use all the blocks. You make them any color, any size or any season. The whole idea is to make it your own. Again, the blocks are $1.00 a month, each month, any day of the month. If you don't make it in each month the block will cost you $2.50. We will have a Quilt Show in the Spring to show off all your masterpieces. Show dates to be announced later. Angels among Us is a six block program.
Under the Big Top Circus Block-of-the-Month
Plans are in the works for a Family Fun Circus Festival in June 2008, so for all of you who have your patterns get started on your masterpieces. There's no excuse to not finish. You have 8 months to complete it. This is one you really should finish. It's going to be a blast. The whole village is going to participate.
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. We are now only emailing the newsletters. They will also be available on our website or in the shoppe. The web site has been updated and hopefully we can maintain it.
Recipes Needed!!!!
The Village Quilt Shoppe is in the process of publishing a quilter's cookbook and we need your favorite or special recipes to share. If you have a recipe you want to share, come in and pick up a form and fill it out. Get your name in print and have your recipe published for all to enjoy. We will donate a portion of the sales to Lighthouse of Oakland County.
Here's a Challenge!!!
Come in and purchase a mystery challenge. For only $2.50 You will receive a bag with some fabric and a mission. You will have until June 1st, 2008 to complete it and enter it to be voted on during our Family Circus Festival here at Canterbury Village June 6 & 7, 2008. Show off your talent and creativity!
Thimbleberrie Tea and Gift Exchange
If you a member of our Thimbleberrie Club we would love to invite you to a Holiday Tea. December 1st 10:00-noon & December 7th 9:00am-11:00am, we will be have a tea party instead of the usual sit and sew. I'm sure this close to the holidays you could use a little down time. Come on in and relax, have some refreshments and some quality time with your fellow quilters. If you choose to do the gift exchange, gifts should be quilt related and valued at $10.00. Retreat in the works
WHAT"S NEW!!!!
- Lots and Lots of Christmas Fabric!
- Mckenna Ryan's Sea Breeze
- Lots of new batiks
- Star of Wonder Fabric Collection
- New wools
- Springtime Symphony by B. Siedlecki. The newest in stencil applique
- Habitat Collection lotions,
sachets, &incenses
We have a great start on our chest. We have a lot of pillowcases and doll quilts already but don't stop. We need so many more. There are a lot of needy kids out there. Help make their Christmas a little brighter. Donate a pillow case, doll quilt, marble bags or whatever you can make that a child will love. It's a great way to clear out some of those scraps and make more room for new fabric. You have until Thanksgiving to drop off your projects. You make them and we will make sure they get to the Lighthouse of Oakland County and into needy hands. Also, this year, if you wish to drop off a new toy, we will be more than happy to take it to the lighthouse. Michigan has a lot of needy good children who could use a smile on Christmas morning. Thank you in advance for all your support.
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 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.
Machine Quilting
Sunday, September 30, 11:00am-4:00pm .$30.00 Or Thursday, November 1, 10:00am-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
Postcards
Tuesday, November 13, 10:00am-2:00pm ..$24.00 Surprise your special relatives or friends with quilted holiday postcards this upcoming season. Explore the various options and designs as well as the quilting and binding of these little beauties. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
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
Stained Glass
Quilt Saturday, September 15, 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: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Leah Chu
Floating Diamonds
Thursday, October 11, 5:00pm-9:00pm . ..$24.00 Friday, October, 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm ..$24.00 Or Saturday, October 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm .. $24.00 Ginelle will teach you how to paper piece this beautiful circle and float your diamonds. It has a great many possibilities. Come in and see the sample. This is a must see. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Ginelle Rodriguez
Elizabeth's Appliquι Day
The first Sunday of every month ...$18.00 The request for the Stars in the Garden quilt has been heard. For those of you who missed it, we are offering it again. The 11-2 time spot is for Stars group only. For those of you who finished the Stars and would like to continue working on it or begin another appliquι project, the 2-5 is now an open workshop. This time slot is not open to beginner appliquι students. October 7, November 4, & December 2, 11:00am-2:00pm then 2:00pm-5:00pm Level: Early session/Beginner Late session/Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Let's explore the possibilities of machine embroidery together. All machine brands are invited. It doesn't matter if you are new to this adventure or you have been doing it for years. You may want to learn, or may want to share ideas, or you may just want to make some new friends. All are welcome. I would like to meet everyone and get input on what you would like to learn in this club. So come to the September meeting and let's get this party started. Sunday, September 16, 12:00pm-2:00pm. Meeting Only Sunday, October 14, 12:00pm-3:00pm $10.00 Sunday, November 11, 12:00pm-3:00pm $10.00 Sunday, December 9, 12:00pm-3:00pm ...$10.00
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. September 21st, 6:00pm - 10:00pm October, 26th, 6:00pm-10:00pm November, 30th, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Halloween Table Runners
Thursday, September 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm ...$18.00 Tuesday, October, 9, 10:00am-1:00pm ....$18.00 Make this simple but cute table runner in an afternoon. Choose from two designs to finish it or create your own. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Snip-it Christmas Tree
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 10:00am-2:00pm and Sept. 18, 10:00-12:00pm $36.00 Tuesday, Oct.16, 10:00am-2:00pm and Oct. 23, 10:00am-12:00pm $36.00 Thursday,Nov. 8, 10:00am-2:00pm and Nov. 29, 10:00am-12:00pm . . .$36.00 Now is the time to start your Christmas projects. This wall hanging is a perfect gift to give to someone special. Try something new. Try some embellishing. Make this one into a family treasure. Stop in and see the sample. This is a technique you will love and do again. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Dresden Platter Table Topper
Thursday, Oct. 4, 5:00pm - 9:00pm . $24.00 Friday, Oct. 5, 12:00pm - 4:00pm .. .$24.00 Let Ginelle teach you how to piece this oval Dresden platter table topper. She will supply you with the pattern she has designed and teach you all the how-tos. This makes a beautiful holiday table covering. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Ginelle Rodriguez
The First Snow Penny Rug
Wednesday, September 26, 10:00am-1:00pm .. .$18.00 Wednesday, November 21, 12:00pm-3:00pm ...$18.00 Cathy will walk you through all the how-tos of this beauty. This makes a great wall hanging or table topper and anyone would love to get this for Christmas. What a great gift idea!! Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Cathy Basirico
Hanging Christmas Card Holder
Monday, November 5, 3:00pm-6:00pm . $18.00 Now here's a fun project and useful too. Wouldn't you just love to give this as a present? Level: Beginner Instructor: Sally Behrend
Springtime Symphony Appliquι
Monday, September 17, 3:00pm-6:00pm .$18.00 Monday, October 29, 3:00pm-6:00pm .$18.00 Monday, November 19, 3:00pm-6:00pm .$18.00 Monday, December 17, 3:00pm-6:00pm .$18.00 Symphony appliquι is a new technique for doing hand appliquι. Make a beautiful modern Baltimore Album using stencils. Come in and see the block samples. Sally will work with you each month to create another block in this masterpiece. A great new technique!!!! Level: Intermediate Instructor: Sally Behrend
Daisies Do Tell
Tuesday, September 25, 10:00am-4:00pm ..$36.00 A fun day of quilting makes this wonderful wall hanging. Piecing, fusing and machine appliquι techniques will be learned. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Hand Quilting
Monday, October 1, 3:00pm-6:00pm .$18.00 Learn of hand quilt your quilts from one of the best. Sally will teach you how to mark your quilts, baste, and quilt by hand. Learn the techniques that will help you create heirlooms. Level: Beginning/ Intermediate Instructor: Sally Behrend
Vintage Moments
Wednesday, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, & Dec. 5, 10:00am-3:00pm (3classes)$90.00 This overall quilt looks hard, but breaking up into smaller segments makes it so manageable. This stunning masterpiece is much easier than you may think. Trust me. Level; Intemediate/Advanced Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Split Leaves
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 10:00am-3:00pm ..$30.00 A design idea from an old magazine inspired this quilt. Make a nice throw for those cool fall nights or Saturday sports events. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Beginning Quilting
Tuesday, Nov. 6 & 20, 10:00am-2:00pm .$48.00 For those who wish to try quilting. This class will teach you the basic skills and help you put together a simple first quilt. Great way to start and see if you like it. Level: Beginner Instructor: Coleen Merte
Wedding Snowball Quilt
Thursday, October 18, 10:00am-4:00pm .$36.00 A beautiful display of a blue and white collection with a hint of tiny "jewels. This quilt is simple and breathtaking. Don't like blue and white other color combinations will work as well. How about red and white for the Christmas season or a softer palette for the spring? The center is also interchangeable to fit a different mood. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Mystery Night
Friday, October 19, 6:00pm-midnight $25.00 plus fabric Its mystery time again. Come in and select your fabric and get ready for a great evening of sewing. As usual, we will press for you while you sew and we will serve you a great dinner! Level: Intermediate/Advanced Instructors: All us cool people at the shoppe.
Mystery Day
Thursday, October 25, 9:00am-3:00pm $25.00 plus fabric Its mystery time again. For those who just can't stay up late we are offering a daytime mystery. We will press for youwhile you sew and we will serve you a great lunch! What a way to spend a day Level: Intermediate/Advanced Instructors: All us cool people at the shoppe
Licorice Allsorts
Tuesday, October 30, 10:00am-4:00pm ..$36.00 This is a great quilt to use up some of those scraps you have laying around. The block breakdown is quite easy once you get going. Makes a nice size quilt in a minimal amount of time. Level: Intermediate/Advanced Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Machine Appliquι
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 10:00am-3:00pm . $30.00 Or Saturday, November 3, 11:00am-4:00pm $30.00 Learn various techniques employed in machine applique while making this sweet little wall hanging. Fusible, freezer paper, and bias vines are some of the ideas we will discuss. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Christmas Tree Skirt
Friday, November 9, 10:00am-2:00pm $24.00 Or Friday, November 9, 5:00pm-9:00pm .$24.00 Or Saturday, November 10, 10:00am-2:00pm .$24.00 Ginelle has designed this tree skirt and it is our pleasure to offer the class to you. Come see the sample. Level: Intermediate/Advanced Instructor: Ginelle Rodriguez
Thursday, November 15th, 6:00pm-10:00pm .$25.00 Our annual Quilter's hunt. We have found some of the best projects for you. I think we have out done ourselves. We are planning another evening of fun and fabulous projects and a great dinner. A fun evening creating and quilting with fellow quilters. Sign up early!!! Limited seating!!!!!
Tiny Pastel Bubbles
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 10:00am-4:00pm $36.00 An old Kaffe Fassett Pattern reworked in today's fabrics. Simple piecing and machine appliquι circles make this one of my favorite quilts to date. Level: Intermediate/Advanced Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Elizabeth's Quilt of the Month Series
The QUILT OF THE MONTH series is designed to learn the basic skills of quilting or sharpen your current quilting skills. Learn many different techniques as these classes continue. The quilts will get progressively more challenging. Come every month and join us or pick and choose the topics or dates that fit your life's schedule. Just don't miss out on the fun!!!
The Log Cabin
Saturday, Oct 20, 10:00am-4:00pm $36.00 Learn value, cutting techniques, accurate 1/4" seam allowances, block trimming, and layout options while making this ever popular quilt. This is a great first quilt for any beginner or a wonderful old friend for you seasoned veterans.
The Irish Chain
Saturday, Nov. 17, 10:00am-4:00pm $36.00 Ready to strip? Strip piecing that is!!! Cutting, sewing, pressing techniques, cross-cutting and opposing seams are some of the lessons learned this month. A great scrap quilt for you fabricholics, or control it with just a few fabrics.
Maggies Garden
Saturday, Dec. 15, 10:00am-4:00pm $36.00 Time to take on the most popular units in the quilt world, four patches and half square triangles are the lessons for this month. Learn the "formula and various methods to making these most popular block units. A lovely floral quilt that will get you thinking of spring.
Quilt of the Month
QOM continues in the New Year with flying geese, y-seams, curved piecing, paper piecing and the quintessential quilt The Double Wedding Ring. Treat yourself to a day out with your fellow quilters and take home more than you can imagine.
Wall Sampler
Monday, October 15 & 22, 2:00pm-5:00pm $36.00 Do a traditional sampler using traditional techniques. A great way to learn the tricks of the trade or just brush up on your skills. Level: Beginner Instructor: Coleen Merte
Here it is!! What you've been waiting for. Cathy has some really great projects planned for you. If you have been wanting to explore wool or if you are already addicted, here is the workshop you need. Cathy will work with you on existing projects or help you with new ones. Every month there will be a free pattern to all who attend. It's a great place to get ideas and learn new techniques. Friday, September 21, 10:00am-1:00pm ............................................... ..$10.00 Friday, October 26, 10:00am-1:00pm .................................... ..$10.00 Friday, November 30, 10:00am-1:00pm .................................... ..$10.00 Friday, December 14, 10:00am-1:00pm.................................... ..$10.00
Fall Shoppe Hours
- Monday-Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm
- Friday & Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm
- Sunday 11:00am-5:30pm
- Watch for Village Hours to Extend Soon!!!!!
Call for hours updates: (248) 391.5727
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 ..
Backing Fabrics
- Twin 63" x 87" 5 Ό yards
- Double 78" x 87" 5 Ό yards
- Queen 84" x 92" 7 ½ yards
- King 100" x 92" 8 yards
Binding
- Twin Ύ yard
- Double Ύ yard
- Queen 7/8 yard
- King 1 yard
* these are just general estimates