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

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Carolyn's Corner

Autumn is my favorite time of the year. Only in the autumn is death so beautiful. The colors are so warm and brilliant and the evenings become cool. (Cool…that's real important when you hit my age.) It's been a crazy year. I am ready to slow down and enjoy the view. I want to be inspired by nature. The colors are so rich and they seem to speak to me. They tell me "I want to be a quilt". I seem to have more ideas than time. I have been really busy with Sewing Savvy and Quilters World. I have some really fun projects coming up in both magazines. I am working on book # 6. Only two of them have been released to date. I work way ahead.

We have some really fun events coming up. Our retreat was such a success earlier this year that we are going again. Read on for more info on the retreat. The village is sponsoring a Charity Tree Auction at Kings Court Castle here in the village. This is going to be a really big event. If you know any businesses that would like to be involved just contact me. Each business sponsor names their own charity. I will be dong a tree to benefit Lighthouse of Oakland Co. We have the Alzheimer's: Forgetting Piece by Piece Exhibit coming to the village in February along with Ami Simms and some other really big names.

YOU ASK FOR IT SO HERE IT IS. My version of a block exchange: What's up, Cupcake? Come in and get started. Our block-of-the-months are moving along great! Spookville is really moving along and some of you have some really fun ideas. I can't wait until the quilt show in October 2009. You have lots of time to get this one done so no excuses. Birds of a Feather seems to be a real hit. I am so glad you all love it. For the Thimbleberrie Club members we will have out annual Thimbleberrie Breakfast December 6th. Read on. And finally we have our annual Snipe Night and Mystery. Make sure you register early because the seating is limited. I could go on and on but maybe I should let you read about that's coming.

I wish you a glorious fall and happy quilting. Hope to see each and everyone of you soon.

Be inspired by nature. Carolyn

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, be inspired and a special project each month. 10:00am - ?

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Bernice Hoagg, Melva Wright, Kaye Taylor, and Sylvia Ternullo. 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-Months

"Spookville, USA"

"Birds of a Feather"

Spookville, USA is doing well. I can't wait to see all the finished qults in our show next fall so be creative and get going. No excuses, you have plenty of time to get it done. And the Birds of a Feather seems to be a really big hit. The Quilt show for the birds is scheduled for Mother's Day 2009. You still have time to get in on the Birds if you wish. It's better to be late than never. 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.

What's up, Cupcake? Block Exchange

Well, here it is! Our block exchange. Come on in and get your pattern free. Go home and dig through your scraps and embellishments and create 12 cupcakes. Bring them back to the shoppe by January 15th, 2009 and we will mix them up and return to you 12 different blocks. Oh, what fun! These will be displayed at our Mother's Day Quilt Show.

Fabric Harvest Shop Hop 2008 September 5th & 6th

At the time I am writing this newsletter I am hustling to get everything ready for the hop. I want to thank everyone who is about to participate. I know it will be a great success, and congratulations to whoever wins the big bucks.

Our Lakewood Shore Retreat October 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2008

Hurry the spots are going fast! We only have room for 28 women. The cost for the retreat is $225.00 per person and that includes your meals and those beautiful condos. Get with a friend and hurry on down to lock in your spot. Final payments have to be made by October 1st, 2008.

WHAT"S NEW!!!!

• Batiks, Batiks, and more Batiks!
• Tons of Christmas Fabrics
• New shipment of Amish Quilt Racks
• New Wools · DMC embroidery threads
• Sewing Savvy Magazine in stock now!!!
• Silks from Vietnam great for crazy quilts
• Accentuate Embellishing Threads
• All the Sewline Products

Charity Tree Auction Here in the Village Kick-Off begins November 23rd from 5 - 8:00pm

A lot of our local businesses and schools are participating. The trees are going to be gorgeous and truly worth the trip to see. We will be taking silent bids until the finale on December 14th. Local businesses and non-profit organizations can pick up the info here at the shoppe or at the Always Christmas store. Plan to attend, it's going to be spectacular.

Auction Finale is December 14th, 2008. 5:00-8:00pm

The final bids will be announced and the trees can be taken at this time. Remember that all the proceeds go the charity named on the tree. There will be great dinner specials each day and a cash bar. We will also have a band on the 14th.

Alzheimer's Quilt Exhibit is coming to the Village in February with Ami Simms

The exhibit will be here in the village at Kings Court for a whole week. We are planning some great events that week. This is an exhibit every person should see wither they quilt or not. Alzheimer's touches everyone's life in some way and it is a cause that every person should be aware. Ami Simm's mother has this decease and has helped immensely to bring awareness to so many. There will be a couple of luncheons with some great world renowned quilters and speakers, and auction that all proceeds go to AAQI to help in research. This exhibit will move everyone that sees it. The stories behind it are so moving. I also have a reason for wanting this to come here to the village. My very best friend and her family are going through this ordeal with her father. Clint is a wonderful human being and has so much good to offer this here world. It's so hard to see him slip away and how it is affecting his family. My prayers are with them all. Please find time in your busy schedule to come and see this and participate in the other events. We hope to rise a few bucks for research. After all, some day all of us may need the benefits of the work they are doing now. To find out more about this organization go to www.AlzQuilts.org. Read about the Alzheimer's Quilt Auctions and plan to make one for our auction, here in the village.

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. We have a lot of needy families this year in our area so if you can help, it's does make your heart feel good to brighten someone else's day. We will be taking donations until November 23rd.

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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.

Wool Flower Baskets Wall Hanging

Tuesaday, September 30 & October 28, 11:00-2:00pm………….$36.00

Cathy our resident queen of wool has created a masterpiece in wool and is offering to teach it to you. Come on in and see this beauty. If you are looking of a handy travel project this is it. The project is divided into to classes, first the blocks and all the stitches, and then the setting. Level: Beginner/ Intermediate Instructor: Cathy Basirico

Machine Quilting

• Tuesday, September 16, 10:0am-3:00pm…………. $30.00
• Sunday, November 16, 11:00-4:00pm…….……….$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

Christmas Wool Stocking

• Wednesday, October 22, 11:00-2:00pm……………$18.00
• Or Wednesday, November 5, 11:00-2:00pm……….$18.00

How would you like to create a heirloom stocking to pass on down for many years to come? This is a keeper. Level: Beginner/ Intermediate Instructor: Cathy Basirico

Wool Chickadee

Wednesday, November 19, 10:00-1:00pm…..……….$18.00

So many people have asked to have this taught again, so here it is. Learn to make this cute wall hanging. This would make the perfect gift. Level: Beginner/ Intermediat Instructor: Cathy Basirico

Color Work Shop

Tuesday, November 11, 10:00-12:00pm……………..$10.00

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

Elizabeth's Appliqué 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 appliqué project, the 2-5 is now an open workshop. This time slot is not open to beginner appliqué students. September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, and December 7th, 11:00am-2:00pm Must pre-register for this class Level: All Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

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 19th, 6:00pm- 10:00pm
• October 17th 6:00pm-10:00pm
• November 14th, 6:00pm-10:00pm
• December 12th, 6:00pm-10:00pm

Seasonal Table Runner

Thursday, October 16th, 10:00am-1:00pm…………..$18.00

It's a quick and easy project that you can adapt to any holiday. Make it Christmas, Halloween or just everyday. 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

Snip-it Christmas Tree

• September 18th, 10:00am-1:00pm and September 25, 10:00-12:00pm…..$36.00
• Or Thursday, November 13th, 10:00am-1:00pm….…$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

The "X" Bag

• 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, October 21st, &November 4, 10:00-3:00pm..$60.00

Elizabeth will walk you through 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

Log Cabin

Thursday, October 2, 10:00-4:00pm……………….$36.00

Learn the basics or just freshen up on your skills. This is a must see. You won't believe just how gorgeous this basic quilt pattern can be. Let Elizabeth show you how to create a true masterpiece. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

Mystery Night

Friday, October 3, 6:00pm-midnight………$25.00 +fabric

It's time again for a mystery! Come on in and we will help you select your fabric for another great mystery quilt. We will serve you dinner, drinks, and a dessert, do your ironing while you set and sew. Sign up early. Seating is limited.

Criss Cross

Tuesday, October 7, 10:00-4:00pm…………………$36.00

This is such a different quilt you will want to make again and again. Elizabeth will show you how to put this beauty together and send you on your way home to finish it. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

Vintage Moments

Wednesday, October 15, October 29, and November 12, 10:00-3:00pm (3 classes)....$90.00

This is more than a quilt. It's a journey. There are so many techniques to learn in this quilt and there is no one better to learn them from than Elizabeth. Come on in and see the sample. This class is spread out over a month so that you have plenty of time to complete each part before you start the next section. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

Harlequin

Saturday, October 4, 11:00-5:00pm………………..$36.00

A diamond of a quilt that's perfect for the new large prints. You can make this as beauty as your fabric choices. Come see the sample. Great idea for Christmas. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

Everday Best

Saturday, November 1 & 15, 10:00-3:00pm.………$36.00

2 classes. Back by popular demand. Elizabeth has brought this beauty back because so many have asked to have another class. This is a great project to use up scraps. And learn paper piecing at the same time. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

Christmas Spirit Tree Skirt

Saturday, November 8, 10:00am-2pm………………$27.00

Paper piecing: Why would anyone choose this method? Because it's great for working with odd angles and for stitching bias edges and sharp points very accurately, all of which are in this spinning star design. You will love the beautiful tree skirt and want to make more when you see how easy Ginelle makes it. Ginelle designed this pattern and is going to give it to her students. This will make a perfect heirloom to past from generation to generation. Level: Beginner / Intermediate Instructor: Ginelle Rodriguez

4th Annual Snipe Night

Saturday, November 15th, 6:00pm-10:00pm ………………………..$25.00

They're back!!!!!!Those pesty little birds are back. Help us find them and you win a prize. We will also feed you and work on some really fun projects. Anything that involves chocolate can't be so bad. Come in and bag your prize. Seat are limited so register early. Level: any... Instructors: Us cool people at the shoppe

Twist n' Turn

Tuesday, November 18th, 10:00-4:00pm…………$36.00

This is a strip pieced quilt that looks like you spent weeks on it. You won't believe how it's put together. This is a must do quilt. If you have scraps you need this class. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

Autumn 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…..

Top 10 Notions

1. Bendable Bright Light (electric)
2. Appliqué pressing sheet
3. Printed Treasures Washable- 5 sheets
4. Quick Yo Yo Maker
5. Sewline Gluepen
6. Sewline Mechanical Pencil
7. Little Gripper
8. Bobbin Saver
9. Jelly Finger Thimbles
10. Desk needle threader

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