The Village Quilt Shoppe 2369 Joslyn Ct. Lake Orion, Michigan 48360 (248) 391.5727

Carolyn's Corner

Well we made it through another year! It's been a great year, but I am ready to move on to newer and better projects. Life is good and I want to embrace it all. My first book will be released January 8th. Tablerunners: Part 1 , I have four projects in it. I don't know the release date for the second book yet, and I am finishing up on the third as I write this newsletter. Also, in May I made the cover of Sewing Savvy magazine. I design for them and I have quick and easy quilted projects in every issue. Pick up a copy. It's a great magazine with a lot of great projects. I now carry it in the Shoppe.

The staff teachers have been working really hard to bring you the best classes possible. Check out the classes and sign up for a few. You'll love the class samples, so stop in and check them out.

We have some really fun things planned for the coming year. I am still working on the cookbook so bring in your recipes. We have a retreat planned for the end of March. Read on to get the details. Thimbleberrie Club is really beautiful this year with some great choices. We still have the challenge package for those who are interested in trying something new. The Angels Among Us Quilt Show is scheduled for April 18 & 19th and the Under the Big Top is scheduled for June 6 & 7th. So get busy on your quilts for the show and pick up your registration forms. The new BOM is Spookville USA. It starts in January. Read on for all the fun things we are doing. Thanks for a great 2007!!! Hope to see you soon!

We Will Be Closed January 3, for Inventory

Congratulations! Congratulations to Tara Webber, Edith White, Bella Martin and Carol Emmons. 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.

New Block-of-the-Month "Spookville, USA"

The new block-of-the-month is starting January 1st, 2008. Our theme this time is Halloween. Again, the same rules apply and we will have a show in 2009 to show off all your imagination and talent. The block is still a $1.00 per month. You get the pattern and a choice of one of three different background fabrics. All you have to do is stop in once a month, in person, to pick up your block. If you don't drop in once a month it will cost $2.50. We try to make it easy by not making you pick up on a certain day. We give you the whole month. I am having sooooo much fun with this one and I know you will to. So come on in and sign up today!

Angels Among Us Quilt Show

If you are one of those brave people who joined the Angels Among Us Block-of-the-Month, you have until April 12th to finish and turn in your quilt. I hope you all enjoyed the Angels and I hope it inspired you on to a great quilt. I have heard a lot of different ideas and I hope everyone runs with their ideas. I know there will be some wonderful entries in our Quilt Show. Everyone has something special to add to the Angels. I know you can do so much better than I did. Now get busy and finish up those quilts so we can have a great show! Remember we have some great prizes and admission is free. It's really a wonderful experience to see how different all the quilts turn out. Registration forms for the show are available at the shoppe.

Under the Big Top Circus Block-of-the-Month Quilt Show June 6th & 7th

This is going to be REALLY BIG!!!! Plans are in the works for a family circus festival. The whole village is going to participate. We are going to have a great two day family event. There will be clowns, games, food, guilds booths, and lots of great quilts. If you belong to a guild and are interested in adding your group to the fun, we are inviting guilds to set up tents to sell raffle tickets , hand out info about their groups, and have learning demos. There are a lot of people who are looking to join a group but don't know how to find them. If you have done one of our past mysteries we would like to invite you to bring your finished quilt for all to see. There will be exhibits for the Under the Big Top, The Challenge and the Past Mysteries. If you have any other ideas for our festival, I would love to hear them. We are always open to suggestions. So mark you calendar, and get busy!!!! QUILT REGSTRATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SHOPPE.

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. I hope to have it published by May 2008.

Here's a Challenge!!!

We still have the challenges available for anyone who is brave enough to use a little imagination and create a masterpiece. The cost is $2.50 and your mission is in the bag. Stop by and pick up one. You have until June to finish it. Come on I know you all have talent and imagination, I've seen your work.

Thimbleberrie Club 2008 Lakeside or Lodge

Well the new Thimbleberrie Club is about to begin. We have the fabrics in so you can see them and I am working on the samples. This year both color ways are great. We will be doing both so come in and see which you like the best and sign up. We will be doing them in quarters again this year. Membership is only $10.00. Meetings are held the first Friday of the month at10:00am or the first Saturday of the month at 10:00am. Meetings are not mandatory but, can really be fun. Prizes and fun every month. Sign up now!!

Our First Retreat

The Shoppe is offering a weekend full of fun and sewing at Lakewood Shores Golf Resort in Oscoda. We will check in on Friday, March 28th at 3:00pm and stay until Sunday, March 30th at 3"00pm. Meals are included. We will have the club house at our disposal for our group to sew together. A map will be provided of the local quilt shops, which there are a few nice ones, and we are arranging discounts for the retreaters. The cost is $195.00 with a non-refundable deposit of $75.00 due by January 15th. Condos are based on quad occupancy so register with a friend. It should be a blast. Elizabeth and I will be at your disposal. We are planning some really fun things. Everyone deserves a break every now and then. Come join us. Info at the Shoppe

Also if you have a group or guild interested in going to Lakewood Shores, they are offering special quilter's rates through Memorial Weekend. Just stop by and I can give you the info on it. It's a great place.

WHAT"S NEW!!!!

• Spring Fabrics!
• Love Is Collection by Nancy Halverson
• Lots of new batiks · New wools
• All You Need is Love by Moda
• Habitat Collection lotions, sachets, &incenses
• DMC embroidery threads
• Sewing Savvy Magazine in stock now!!!

Toys for Lighthouse

Again, you all came through for the Lighthouse and the local kids. They were really happy to see all the great doll quilts, pillowcases and other treasures you came up with. Thank you all so much.

Fat Tuesday Fat Quarter Frenzy February 5th, Buy 2 Get 1 Free

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 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.

CLASSES

Machine Quilting Tuesday, February 12, 10:00am-3:00pm….………….$30.00 Or Saturday, April 5, 11:00am-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

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

Floating Diamonds Friday, February, 9, 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. If you ever wanted to do paper piecing try this one. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Ginelle Rodriguez

Elizabeth's Appliqué Day The first Sunday of every month……………...$18.00 Advanced Session.......$12.00 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 appliqué project, the 2-5 is now an open workshop. This time slot is not open to beginner appliqué students. January 6, February 3, &March 3, April 6,11:00am-2:00pm then 2:00pm-5:00pm Must pre-register for this class. Level: Early session/Beginner Late session/Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

Machine Embroidery Club 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. Must pre-register for this class Sunday, January 20, 12:00pm-3:00pm. …..…………$10.00 Sunday, February 17, 12:00pm-3:00pm……………. $10.00 Sunday, April 20, 12:00pm-3:00pm………….……...$10.00 *Supplies not included.

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. January 25th, 6:00pm - 10:00pm February 22th, 6:00pm-10:00pm April 25th, 6:00pm-10:00pm May 23rd, 6:00pm- 10:00pm

Sweet as Chocolate Table Topper Thursday, January 24th, 10:00am - 1:00pm………...$24.00 Make this simple but cute table runner in an afternoon. This table topper is featured in January's issue of Sewing Savvy Magazine and is my own original design. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts

Raggedy Heart Quilt Tuesday, February 5, 10:00am-4:00pm……………$36.00 Make this fun quilt once and you will want to do it again and again. This is a great project for the young at heart. Level: Beginner/ Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

Snip-it Spring Bouquet Tuesday, March 18, 10:00am-3:00pm……..………$36.00 Learn to paint with fabric, well, at least that is how it looks. Create a masterpiece from tiny little pieces of leftover fabric. A great project to learn how to embellish or just let your imagination go wild. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts

Springtime Table Topper Friday, March 7, 11:00am-3:00pm………….$24.00 Or Saturday, March 8, 10: am-2:00pm……………..$24.00 Want to make a great centerpiece for your table for spring? Well, Ginelle will teach you how to create this beauty. It's one of her own designs. You can customize it to meet your needs and décor. Level: Beginner / Intermediate Instructor: Ginelle Rodriguez

The First Snow Penny Rug Wednesday, January 30, 11:00am-3:00pm..….$24.00 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

Springtime Symphony Appliqué Monday, February 4, 2:30pm-5:30pm…….……….$18.00 Symphony appliqué is a new technique for doing hand appliqué. 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

Hand Quilting Monday, February 18, 2:30pm-5:30pm…………….$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

Sewing Machine Techniques Friday, March 14th, 11:00-2:00pm………….$18.00 Or Wednesday, April 9th, 11:00am-2:00pm………..$18.00 Learn what you can do with your machine. Cathy will show you simple techniques that your machine can do. Broaden your horizons. Do you know what a wing needle is for, or how to use a twin needle? Come to Cathy's class and find out how to use them. Level: Beginner/ Intermediate Instructor: Cathy Basirco

Beginning Quilting Friday, February 8, noon-3:00pm & February 15, noon-2:00pm………………………………………………$30.00 For those who wish to try quilting. This class will teach you the basic skills and help you put together a simple first quilt. It's a great way to get started quilting and see if you like it. All you need is six fat quarters, a background and a border. I really good way to get your feet set. Level: Beginner Instructor: Sally Behrend

Mystery Night Friday, February 29, 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

Wool Spring Tablerunner Wednesday, February 27th, 11:00am-2:00pm…$18.00 Cathy has created this beauty spring runner out of wool and it's just right to display on a table. These pretty little blue birds will sing their way into your heart. Level: Beginner/ Intermediate Instructor: Cathy Basirco

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 Irish Chain Saturday, January 19th, 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, February 16th, 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.

Lemoyne Star Saturday, March 15th, 10:00am-4:00pm……………$36.00 Learn all the how-tos of Y seams . Make this beautiful traditional quilt with Elizabeth's help. A great scrap buster. Use up some of those treasured small bits of fabric you have been saving for just the right project.

New York Beauty Saturday, April 19th, 10:00am-4:00pm……………..$36.00 And a beauty it is!! Learn all the ins and outs of paper piecing the easy way. Learn precision piecing at it's best and end up with a masterpiece. Make it as big or as small as you wish.

QOM continues in the next session, the Double Wedding Ring and much much more. Treat yourself to a day out with your fellow quilters and take home more than you can imagine.

On the Lamb with Cathy 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. Must pre-register for this class. Friday, January 25, 11:00am-2:00pm….……..……..$10.00 Friday, February 22, 11:00am-2:00pm…….………..$10.00 Friday, April, 25, 11:00am-2:00pm…….…….……..$10.00 Friday, May23, 11:00am-2:00pm……….…………..$10.00

The Log Cabin Quilt Tuesday, February 26th, 10:00am-4:00pm………..$36.00 Learn value, cutting techniques, accurate ¼" 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. There are so many possibilities. Level: Beginner/ Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

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.

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