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June 25, 2018 - In This Issue
- BERNINA University
- Grunge Hits The Spot
- New Books
- Classes |
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Todd and I will be attending BERNINA University in Chicago this Thursday - Sunday! Our time there will be jam packed with classes, meetings, and seeing BERNINA's new products that will be heading to our store in the very near future. This is also the official start of celebrating the 125th Anniversary of BERNINA. On Thursday, June 28th, head over to Facebook, go to BERNINA USA's page and watch a live broadcast from BU. Watch Facebook Live and "be awestruck by all the new BERNINA products coming out this year! Join us for a peek behind the curtain on Facebook Live as we kick off all the new BERNINA products. Warning: mouths will drop and hearts will pound. Introducing BERNINA’s newest innovations on Facebook Live. Check the Facebook Event for timing in your area". |
Todd is already on his way to Chicago - he is driving this big, yellow moving truck to Toledo Ohio for a client of his. I will fly out and meet him Wednesday!
Notice: The Quiltzetter will come out next Tuesday, instead of Monday. |
Our collection of Moda's Grunge Hits The Spot is growing. What a fun and colorful addition it makes to all sorts of projects! |
We have added both of these fun books...
Pot Holders for All Seasons contains a wide variety of quilted pot holders. You can easily find the perfect design for any time of the year or occasion to dress up your kitchen. They are so cute you may prefer to hang them instead of hiding them in a drawer. Select one of the 20 creative pot holders,pull out your scrap basket and you're ready to start stitching fun! Pot Holders, Pinchers & More Too cute to hide under a hot pot, the unique and fun pot holder sets featured in this book can be made with small pieces of fabric. Great as gifts or to keep at home, each project can be customized using a variety of patterns and a personal color palette. Sure to delight both the beginner and experienced sewer, this project book contains full-color photos, complete instructions, patterns, and templates that allow for quick-and-easy creation of unique and amazing pot holders, double-handed mitts, and pinchers.
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We now have all three of these wonderful books from Laurie Aaron Hird's bestselling Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt series. These books feature actual letters that appeared in the Farmer's Wife Magazine, along with quilt blocks that were popular during the time periods. Be sure to check these out - to be honest, you will want all three! |
Sew Days #3: T-Towel Apron
Thursday, June 28, 2018
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
$5.00, Kit available
Skill Level: Beginner This quick apron is the perfect project to make for yourself, and then by simply personalizing the fabric, make another for all your family and friends. You will learn how to make a casing, sew 45 degree seams, and how to prepare for a rounded corner. Come join us for a fun and educational evening out! Bring a friend! |
Playful Bookmarks/ Wool Felt
Friday, June 29, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$29
Guest Instructor: Sine Skaggs
Beginner We had a lot of customers request a class taught by Sine Skaggs after they came to her trunk show. Sine will be here teaching how to make these playful bookmarks out of felted wool. If you have wanted to try a felted wool project – now is also your chance! Hand stitched, with embroidery floss and basic embroidery stitches, these make a perfect project to take along on vacation, or to work on while watching TV. They are quick and easy to boot – you can get an early start on Christmas Presents! |
Needle Turned Hand Applique
Saturday, June 30, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$29
Guest Instructor: LaWana Ferrier
Beginner
LaWana has graciously offered to teach us her needle turned hand applique technique. Be sure to attend this class to learn and then perfect your hand stitching. |
Software Club – Learning How To Do Pattern Runs
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Guest Instructor: Linda Humphreys The pattern, “Take Two Tech Pouch”, is required if you plan to make this project. . |
Get Noticed Tote
Friday, July 6, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$29
Skill Level: Intermediate
This tote is appropriately named, as it certainly gets noticed. Large in size, with outside pockets that are big enough to hold a water bottle. You will definitely want to make one of these totes for all your summer activities. Ann will be leading this class. |
1st Saturday Make & Take: Hello Pouch
Saturday, July 7, 2018
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$10
Skill Level: Confident Beginner Enjoy stitching up these sweet little zippered pouches. They feature a quilted base for stability and a see-through vinyl top so you can say “hello” to all your treasured trinkets. Pattern includes instructions to make all four sizes. Tricia is the teacher for this class. |
July Skill Builder: Spider Web Ruler/Compass Rose Quilt Pattern
Saturday, July 7, 2018
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$10
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Judy will introduce you to the Creative Grids Spider Web Ruler.This double duty 45 degree ruler creates a variety of blocks using 3 to 10 inch strips or strata widths. Once you have cut the triangles, reposition the ruler to cut the background kite and/or corner shapes. Depending on the positioning of the light and dark fabrics, the finished blocks resemble a spider web or a four-pointed star. Attend this class to learn how to use the ruler, and you are on your way to completing your next quilt! Click Here To See More Classes! |
"We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it's our garden that is really nurturing us." -Jenny Uglow Happy Summer, Everyone! Enjoy! |
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