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The Village Quilt Shoppe 2369 Joslyn Ct. Lake Orion, Michigan 48360 (248) 391.5727
Carolyn's Corner
I AM ready for spring!!! This has been a strange winter. I want to enjoy warm sunshine and cool breezes. I want to see those cute little flowers popping up all over the village. I have so many beautiful bright spring fabric lines arriving and now I want to actually SEE spring for real. Well, being this is Michigan, I guess I might have to settle for the fabric for awhile yet and I guess that's really not so bad. I do have some great classes coming up to use some of this gorgeous fabric.
We have some REAL excitement coming to the village. We have the Angels Among Us Quilt Show and Gammill is partnering with the shoppe to make this a really great event. Gammill is bringing in a few long arm machines to demo April 18 & 19. If you want to see one operate up close and have questions this is a great opportunity to do just that. Read on for more info.
Our first retreat booked up so fast that next year I promise to have TWO so all who wanted to go can.
In June we have the Under the Big Top Quilt Show and Challenge Display. The Village is also working with us to make this a really great event. In going with the theme, The village is going Circus throughout the village and we have some local schools that will be partnering also. We will have clowns, face painting, games, a cake walk, and so much more. I think this is going to be a really great event for the whole family. Read on for more details.
On July 13, we are having a Lifestyles Fashion Luncheon at the Castle. It's a Sunday afternoon, and includes lunch and some really great ideas in quilting, decorating, clothing, and styles. The whole village will be participating in the show. Tickets will be on sale in June so purchase yours early. Seating is limited.
We have the 5th Annual Shop Hop on September 5 & 6, so clear your calendar for that. It looks like this will be the best hop yet.
Boy this is going to be a great year. We have so many wonderful things planned. Life is good.
Just an update on my publishing endeavors as so many have asked. I am a regular designer for quilting in Sewing Savvy. My first book is in and in stock. It's great! Come on in and check it out. I am working on book #5 at present. My patterns are going to be in Clotilde's Fall catalog. And I have a 3-part quilt pattern going into one of the top magazines. I'm not bragging, I'm just really excited. It's because of all my great customers that I have pursuited this, so thanks for all the encouragement. Carolyn
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Kathy Ireland, Judy Wise, Sue Rakowski, and Jackie Beal. 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"
Spookville, USA is doing well. You can still join if you wish. We are on block 4. If you like Halloween and like to be creative, this is the block of the month for you. It's only $1.00 a month if you come in during each month to pick it up. $2.50 if you miss a month.
April 18th & 19th, 2008 10:00am-5:30pm
Admission is FREE!
If you are entering your Angels in the Quilt Show we need your registration form in as soon as possible. WE NEED YOUR QUILTS! We have to lay out the Shops and get the racking made. 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.
Gammill will be here with their long arms to demo for you. We will also have some quilt exhibits throughout the village. Some of our best local quilters have agreed to let us hang their quilts for all to see. It's going to be a great day.
If you're working on your Angels, get busy!! We need all the quilts we can get. The BOM Quilt Shows are really great, but we need you and your Angels to keep it going. Remember, this is all about the creativity. They are not judged on how perfect they are, but by how creative you are. Everyone has something special to add to the Angels and that's what makes our Quilt Show great.
Block-of- the-Month Quilt Show
June7th, 2008
This is going to be a really fun event. We have the Quilts, and we have a fun filled family day planned in the Village. The Challenge quilts will be displayed in the courtyard and the Under the Big Top Quilts in the Christmas Store. We have clowns, and face painters. We have some of the local schools partnering in the event. We will have games for the kids. It promises to be a great family day, so mark your calendar.
Lifestyles Fashion Show and Luncheon
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
Tickets will go on sale May 1st for our first Lifestyles Fashion Show and Luncheon, The cost of the tickets will be $15.00 which includes lunch and the lifestyles fashion show. We will have home fashions and tips on the how-to's: how to create your own unique look with fabrics for the home, yourself, and your family. We will show you some exciting accents from around the village and our unique shoppes. We will have Sherry Scharra here to show you her beautiful custom-made jackets, Kathie Anderson and her one of a kind children's fashions, Gordon of the Highland Fling will have Men in Kilts, and we will have fashions in purses, jewelry and accessories. There will be table fashions and ideas for every occasion compliments of the entire village. This is going to be an event you must attend. Tickets will be available throughout the Village. Seating is limited to 100 so pick up your tickets early.
Recipes Needed!!!!
I am still working on the Cookbook so bring in your favorite recipes to share with your fellow quilters. 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 fall of 2008.
Thimbleberrie Club 2008 Lakeside or Lodge
For those of you who love thimbleberries but didn't want to do this years club quilt, we have the extra projects kitted. We are carrying both color ways. Just let us know if you want the extra quarter projects.
WHAT"S NEW!!!! ·
- Spring Fabrics!
- Belle Fleur by Clothworks
- Lots of new batiks
- New wools
- Maypole by April Cornell
- Dandelion by Fig Tree
- DMC embroidery threads
- Sewing Savvy Magazine in stock now!!!
- Silks from Vietnam great for crazy quilts
- Accentuate Embellishing Threads
- Christmas has started to arrive!!Plan your projects early
Toys for Lighthouse
Our chest is already starting to fill up. Thank you so much for your donations. Doll quilts, pillowcases, and marble bags are always welcome.
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.
Machine Quilting Tuesday,
May 20, 10:00am-3:00pm . . . .$30.00 Saturday, July 12, 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 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
The 2nd Annual Stash Bash Night
Friday, May 9, 6:00pm-10:00pm ..$25.00
We're having a party!!! A projects party. It's our annual stash bash party. We will feed you and feed your need to create at the same time. Come join us in a fun evening of projects and good food. Level: All will enjoy this evening Instructors: All us cool people at the shoppe
Elizabeth's Appliquι 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 appliquι project, the 2-5 is now an open workshop. This time slot is not open to beginner appliquι students.
- April 6, May 4, June 1, & July 13, 11:00am-2:00pm for beginners
- April 6, May 4, June 1, & July 13, 2:00pm-5:00pm for advanced
Must pre-register for this class
Level: Early session/Beginner $18.00 Late session/Intermediate $12.00 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. Must pre-register for this class
- Sunday, April 20, 12:00pm-3:00pm . .. $10.00
- Sunday, May 18, 12:00pm-3:00pm . $10.00
- Sunday, June 22, 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.
- April 25th, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
- May 23rd, 6:00pm-10:00pm
- June 27th, 6:00pm-10:00pm
- July 25th, 6:00pm- 10:00pm
Tuesday, June 24, 10:00am-3:00pm ..$36.00
A quick and easy fusible appliquι project. Make this bright and fun picture for your wall. It's the one I did for Sewing Savvy. Come on in and see how easy it is to do fusible. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Thursday, June 19, 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
Sewing Machine Techniques
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
Criss Cross Quilt Thursday
June 12, 10:00am-4:00pm .$36.00
This is a must see and a must do. Elizabeth will walk you through the how-tos of this beauty. Come in and learn all the short cuts to this quilt and get started in class. Then you can finish up at your own pace at home. Level: Intermediate 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!!!
New York Beauty
Saturday, April 26th, 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.
Double Wedding Ring
Saturday, May 17, 10:00am-4:00pm ..$36.00
Learn the how tos for this classic quilt. This is a quilt that every quilter should attempt at least once.
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.
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, April 25, 11:00am-2:00pm . .. ..$10.00
- Friday, May23, 11:00am-2:00pm . ..$10.00
- Friday, June 27, 11:00am-2:00pm . ..$10.00
- Friday, July 25, 11:00am-2:00pm . ..$10.00
The "X" Bag
- Tuesday, April 29, 11:00am-2:00pm ..$18.00
- Or Wednesday, May 14, 11:00am-2:00pm .$18.00
- Or Wednesday, June 18, 11:00am-2:00pm $18.00
Make this stylish bag to match all your outfits. Cathy will make it easy with all her experience. Once you make one you will want another. Level: Intermediate/Advanced Instructor: Cathy Basirico
A Safe Place Wallet
Wednesday, May 7, 11:00am-2:00pm $18.00
This is a great wallet with lots of compartments. Cathy will walk you through the constructions step by step. This is another project that one is never enough. It's also a great project to use up small amount of stash and think ahead, what a great Christmas gift it would make.
The Log Cabin Quilt
Tuesday, June 17, 10:00am-4:00pm ..$36.00
Learn value, cutting techniques, accurate Ό" 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
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.
Inspiration for tomorrow's heirlooms ..
Angels Among Us Quilt Show
Bring this coupon with you for great discounts!
Village Discounts Coupon Valid April 18th & 19th at the following shoppes:
*Some items may be excluded from this offer. Check with each shop for more details.
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