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August 14, 2017 - In This Issue
• Demo on Holiday
• A&L Group Meets Thursday
• Getting to Know Hue Sewing Days
• New Fabric by Local Designer
• New Yarn, Too!
• Quilt Shop Classes
• Yarn Shop Classes
• BERNINA News
• Spotlight Item: Save 20%
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Third Thursday Demo on HolidayWe're giving the Third Thursday Demo a break for the month of August. The next one will be on September 21 when Judith Swain will demonstrate how to make continuous bias binding. |
A&L Not On HolidayThe Art & Landscape Quilt group, however, is not taking a break because their creativity never rests. They'll meet at 1:00 p.m. at the shop this Thursday, August 17. If you haven't yet participated in this group, come by to check out what they're doing. Amazing work is being produced. |
Getting to Know Hue Sewing Days: August 21-23How are you doing with your block-of-the-month? All caught up? If not, bring your project in for a special three-day sewing extravaganza here at the shop August 21-23. Attend one, two, or all three days. No charge and no registration required. Just come on in for some good sewing time. |
New FabricLocal designer Virginia Robertson created this beautiful collection. It arrived in the shop on Friday. So cheerful! |
New YarnThis gorgeous yarn arrived last week. In ten colors, it's 70% wool and 30% nylon. 100 grams, and 380 yards per ball. Great for socks, lace knitting, and more. |
We also received a few Sueno limited edition hand-dyed skeins. This is 80% merino superwash and 20% viscose from bamboo. Really soft and the colors are amazing. 100 grams and 255 yards per skein. |
Mystery Tote: Guest Instructor Sine Skaggs
Saturday, August 19, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$29
Love a good mystery quilt? How about a mystery tote bag for a change of pace? Sine Skaggs will present her original design in this full-day class. You’ll measure, cut, and sew and at the end of the day you’ll have a surprise tote bag. It’s fun and functional, and that’s all we’re going to stay about that! Sign up today. |
Little Quilt September Sewing Day
Thursday, August 24, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free with purchase of pattern
We’re working our way through the year creating these adorable raw-edge applique wall hangings. Make them with or without the month at the bottom. These fit perfectly in the small wire stands. With the month added to the bottom, the finished size is 12 x 16. Join anytime . . . you can backtrack and make the earlier months or make them later as each month rolls around. |
Key West Handbag
Saturday, August 26, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$29, pattern required
This bag is a great size for everyday use. It measures 11 1/2″ x 11 1/2″ and it’s 4″ deep. With lots of pockets on the inside and a large one on both the front and back you’ll stay organized and have everything you need within reach. This is a good first bag class . . . just challenging enough and no zippers. Fat quarter friendly, too. Judy Bryan will teach this class. Click here to see the full quilt shop class schedule. |
Crochet 102
Friday, August 18, 2017
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$10 Take your crochet skills to the next level by learning a variety of new stitches in this two-hour class. You should know how to chain, single, and half-double crochet to attend. Bring yarn and the appropriate size crochet hook. Sue Maxwell will teach. |
Crochet Sun Hat
Friday, August 18, 2017
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
$18, plus pattern ($6) and yarn Crochet this easy, fun hat with colorful Australian yarn. Perfect for the pool, the beach, the garden, or any time you’re in the sun. Adult or child size. Participants should know basic crochet stitches: chain and half-double crochet. Recommended yarn: Queensland Cairns, 1 skein, $14.99. Size J crochet hook needed. Sue Maxwell will teach this class. |
Knitting 102
Saturday, August 19, 2017
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
$10 This class builds on what students learned in Knitting 101. Now you take your craft to the next level by learning how to increase and decrease. Bring needles and any leftover yarn from Knitting 101. If you are already proficient in casting on, binding off, and doing knit and purl stitches, you may be admitted directly to Knitting 102. Limited to four students; youth and adults welcome. Sue Maxwell will teach this class. |
Hairpin Lace Infinity Scarf
Saturday, August 19, 2017
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Plus a follow-up session on Saturday, August 26 from 10:30 – 12:00
$29, includes pattern Learn to make this lovely scarf using a Hairpin Lace Loom and just a single crochet stitch. Then we’ll use a simple braiding method to pull it all together. Students should know how to chain and do single crochet (easy!). Supplies needed: Hairpin Lace Loom (available at the shop) and a size H crochet hook. Suggested yarn: approximately 450 yards worsted weight. Sue Maxwell will teach this class. Click here to see all yarn shop classes. |
Embroidery Make & Take
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Free, RSVP required Learn how to successfully embroider on knits in this Make & Take class with Cindy. Bring a T-shirt, tank top, or other knit garment, along with your machine and a hoop sized for the design you'd like to use. Bring a design or a blank USB stick and choose one when you arrive for class. We'll discuss design placement, hooping, and stabilizers. You can do this!
NOTE: Cindy used "Teddy Bears 3" from EDS to make this cute sample. |
Spotlight Item: 20% Off Holiday Pillowcase KitsGet a jump start on Christmas gifts for all the children in your life. We have pillowcase kits in two different holiday flannels. Very cute and excellent quality fabric. Pattern included in the kit. Offer expires on Saturday, August 19 at 6 p.m. Must mention that you saw this offer in the Quiltzette to receive the discount. |
"Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere
ignorance and conscientious stupidity." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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