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The Village Quilt Shoppe 2369 Joslyn Ct. Lake Orion, Michigan 48360 (248) 391.5727
Carolyn's Corner
Well the dog days of summer have arrived. I have my yard in ship shape and the windows have all been washed. The air-conditioning is on and guess what my plans are for the summer? I'm planning to stay cool and sew. I have a lot of projects I'm working on for the fall session and I am working on projects for two magazines. I finished my fourth book and book number three should be released in August. I am planning to vend at the Evening Star Guild Show in Davison July 25th and 26th.
Congratulations to Carol Fisher for 1st place for Under the Big Top and Susan Mortimore for 1st in the Challenge. Our quilt show Under the Big Top was really fun. I wish we could get more people to finish their quilts. It seems we have a dilemma: Everyone wants to see the quilts before they finish theirs, therefore we are receiving less and less quilts for show. Without the BOM members finishing their quilts we may have to stop our free quilt show. I love doing this event but I need the quilts to do it right. If you are a Block-of-the-month participant please consider finishing your quilt for show it is so much fun. I also would to thank all of you who have entered your quilts. You all have done such a great job and I have enjoyed each and every one of the quilts.
Summer classes will be light but wait until fall we have a ton of great things coming. Make sure to clear your calendar for some fun. We have our Evening with a Psychic back by popular demand. It's a great evening of entertainment and Bonnie is really great.
Our 5th annual Fabric Harvest Shop Hop is September 5th & 6th and the passports are on sale now. With the cost of gas think about car pooling with your quilting buddies, stop and have lunch and make a day of it. Read on for info on the hop. We have a retreat scheduled for October at Lakewood Shores and another in early April. We had a blast at our first retreat. There will be plenty of excitement and fun coming so stay tuned.
Have a safe and wonderful summer and sew plenty.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Ellen Wise, Nancy McNally, Judy Roberts and Marsha Laurent. 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.
"Spookville, USA"
Spookville, USA is doing well. You can still join if you wish. We are on block 7. 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. Our quilt show for Spookville will be held in early October 2009 so you will have plenty of time to make a masterpiece for the show.
Fabric Harvest Shop Hop 2008 September 5th & 6th
Our fabric this year is a Kaufman Asian Line. It is outstanding and I have had a blast designing my store sample. We will still do our kits in fat quarters but instead of a large quilt you have OPTIONS. Each shop has designed a smaller project for you which would give you five projects if you choose to buy the kits or you could use the beautiful fabrics to create your own. This line of fabric is one of the prettiest we have ever used for the hop. Even if you don't like Asian fabrics they would make great gifts and you still have the patterns. What a way to get started for the holidays and still enjoy the hop. Passports are on sale now. The price is $15.00. Each shop has a limited amount of passports so sign up early.
Block-of- the-Month Quilt Show
starts July 1st
Well it's time again to start our six block BOM. I have listened to your requests and I am going to step out of my box and challenge you to do the same. Here are six local colorful birds for you to play with. Everyone loves birds (well, almost everyone). Again, the rules are simple, to enter the quilt show in May 2009 you only have to use the six patterns. You can do anything you want with them. Challenge yourself to try something different and be creative. $1.00 a month gets you the pattern and the background fabric. This time we are using batiks. Come in every month and it's a $1.00. If you miss, it's $2.50. This is your chance to challenge yourself and use up some scraps at the same time.
Our Lakewood Shore Retreat October 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2009
We will have the sign up ready in August with all the info you will need. We had a great time in March and I know this one will be just as great.
WHAT"S NEW!!!!
- Batiks, Batiks, and more Batiks!
- Snow Show by Benartex
- New Wools
- DMC embroidery threads
- Sewing Savvy Magazine in stock now!!!
- Silks from Vietnam great for crazy quilts
- Accentuate Embellishing Threads
- Lots of 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,
Saturday, July 12, 10:00am-3:00pm……...……….$30.00
Tuesday, September 16, 10:0am-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
I have been asked to repeat our Evening with a Psychic, so here it is. Come and spend an evening here at the shoppe. Enjoy a cup of coffee, snacks and a great dessert and be entertained by Bonnie. Everyone will have their own personal reading. It's such a fun entertaining evening so sign up early. Seats are limited. Friday, August 15, 6:00 to 10:00pm……………$25.00
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.
July 13th, August 3rd, September 7th, 11:00am-2:00pm for beginners and 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
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, July 20, 12:00pm-3:00pm…. …..…………$10.00
- Sunday, August 24, 12:00pm-3:00pm………………. $10.00
- Sunday, September 21, 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.
- July 25th,, 6:00pm-10:00pm
- No Workshop in August
- September 26th, 6:00pm- 10:00pm
Thursday August 14th,, 10:00am-1:00pm…………..$18.00
It's a quick and easy project that you can adapt to any holiday. You can add your own touches to make it your own. It's a great way to get started on holiday sewing. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
- Tuesday, August 26th, 10:00am-1:00pm and September 2, 10:00-2:00pm………$36.00
- Or September 18th, 10:00am-1:00pm and September 25, 10:00-12:00pm……..$36.00
Back by popular demand. Learn to paint with fabric, well, at least that is how it looks. Create a masterpiece from tiny little pieces of leftover fabric. It's a great project to learn how to embellish or just let your imagination go wild. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
- Wednesday, September 24, 12:00-3:00pm………...$18.00
- Or Tuesday, October 14, 12:00-3:00pm………...….$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
- Tuesday, Septemberr 9, 12:00am-3:00pm……………$18.00
- Or Wednesday, October 8, 12:00-3:00pm……………$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. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Cathy Basirico
Beginning Quilting
Tuesday, August 12 & September 16, 10:00-3:00pm..$60.00
Elizabeth will walk you threw all the basics. You will start with fabric selection, rotary cutting, seam allowance, basic accurate piecing and assembly. You will have a small quilt top by the end of the class and the knowledge to continue on to your next project. Level: Beginner 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…..
- Best Press Starch Alternative
- Bobbin Winder
- Appliqué Pressing Sheet 13 x 17
- Gypsy Gripper
- Desk Needle Threader
- Quick Yo Yo maker
- Mini Crafting Iron
- Jelly Fingers Thimbles
- Tri and Recs Ruler
- Bobbinsaver
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