Newsletter: Recent Newsletters
May Newsletter
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July 20, 22-27 10:00-6:00 (Texas Time) Start making plans to participate in this year's Top of Texas Shop Hop. Several changes have been made for this year's "Hop":
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OUR NEWEST BLOCK OF THE MONTH Chic Jubilee Block of the Month by Bunny Hill Designs Price: $24.95 per month (9 months) These chicks are full of whimsy and ready to help you celebrate spring. They're happy as can be and sure to make everyone smile. Chick Jubilee is the perfect quilt to decorate for Easter. Enjoy it every season! Fabric for blocks, sashing, binding, and pattern included to complete this 64" x 70" quilt. |
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New Classe Schedule |
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For the Birds Spring is here at last. This quilt is like a wonderful garden with flowers and birdhouses just waiting for you to enjoy. It is all pieced using the "Buggy Barn method." Come join us for a wonderful adventure. Thursdays, May 23, 30, & June 6 6:00-9:00 $35 Insructor Margie Glancy-Ditto |
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One Block Wonder 1 Great Fabric + 1 Block = 1 Stunning Quilt! The technique used to make this quilt is all about texture, movement, sparkle and swirl! You use random cutting and there is no planning, no fussy cuts and no mess-ups. Octagon blocks make up this quilt. You are the designer. It is great fun to see all the different kaleidoscope blocks that come from your chosen fabric. When the blocks are finished, then you get to choose how to lay them out in the quilt. Fun, fun, fun!! Tuesdays, June 4, 18 & July 2 6:00-9:00 $40 Instructor-Kathy Martin |
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Machine Applique Discover how easy it is to create projects using machine applique. In this class you will learn: what kind of thread and needles to use, the correct way to use paper backed fusible, how to set your machine to make the prettiest stitch, how to stitch around points, curves, & corners; and the “Sisters’ Kalona Stitch”. Tuesday, June 11 1:00-5:00 OR Saturday, August 17 1:00-5:00 $35-includes kit Instructor - Kathy Bailey |
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Quilter's Pincushion & Threadcatcher In an afternoon, make a combination pincushion and threadcatcher bag. This ingenious sewing notion will help to keep your sewing area neat and tidy. Friday: June 14 1:00-5:00 $15 Instructior-Carolyne Long |
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It's Fall Y'all Add a little whimsy and a punch of color to your autumn decor! Take a short refresher on the machine applique blanket stitch, and then make a quick and easy machine applique wall hanging/table runner to enjoy throughout the fall. Saturday, June 15 1:00-5:00 $25 Instructor-Judy Wagnon |
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Mondo Bag Yes, it's mondo (big, large) enough to pack for a weekend getaway or trip to the beach. It also makes a great diaper bag. Whatever you use it for, the best part is it's mondo (very, extemely) FUN and Easy to make! We'll fuse pre-cut fabric squares to printed interfacing, so it sews up fast and the seams match easily! Select a variety of colors or make a checkerboard pattern of two coordinating fabrics. Tuesdays, July 9th & 16th 6:00-9:00 $30.00 Instructor-Peggy Grzelakowski |
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The Maze A "fat quarter" friendly quilt; quick and easy with great results! Friday: July 12 10:00-4:00 $30 Instructor-Betty Blankenship |
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Basics of Beginning Quilting
Learn to cut fabric and piece a quilt top in this class. It is designed for the beginner. The lesson topics include: fabric, thread, needles, rotary cutting, ¼” seams, Nine Patch and Churn Dash block assembly, assembling the quilt top and adding borders. 6 sessions: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, & Sept. 3 10:30-1:00 OR 6:00-8:30 $65 for 15 hours of instruction Instructors - Janice Joyner & Debbie Sims |
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Quick and Easy Machine Binding Need to finish that quilt for yesterday's (or last year's) birthday/anniversary/graduation gift? Want to learn a different technique for sewing on that binding quickly and easily - no needle and thread or thimble required? Join us to learn quick and easy machine binding and get those quilt tops finished! Woohoo! Saturday, August 3rd 1:00-4:00 $25 (plus $10 kit) Instructor-Judy Wagnon |
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Featured Items |
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The Strip Stick Price: 18 inch $9.98 45 inch $19.98 The Strip Stick, so-named for pressing seams when strip quilting, makes ironing seams a snap without distorting previously pressed seams. Other uses include the ability to press intricate piecing, such as one-block wonders and other blocks with intersecting seams. Quilters are excited to have a tool that not only keeps the seams very straight, but also cuts pressing time to a minimum! |
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Hex N More Ruler by Jaybird Designs Price: $23.95 Introducing the Hex N More Ruler. What makes this ruler special is that it can cut 4 shapes in 4 sizes! The patterns Wonton and Lotus use this ruler. |
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Wonton by Jaybird Designs Price: $10.00 This quilt features three of the four shapes that the Hex N More Ruler can cut. The Jewel, the Half Hex & the Triangle. Baby 31in x 36in, Lap 54in x 63in, Twin 66in x 90in. |
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Lotus by Jaybird Designs Price: $10.00 Cutting the large Lotus blocks is a breeze with the Hex N More ruler. This quit is the second featuring the Hex N More ruler. Baby 35in x 45in, Lap 52in x 60in, Twin 69in x 90in, Queen/King 104in x 105in. |
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Sew 'n Sews Bring your sewing basket filled with your handwork (applique, hand embroidery, rug hooking, etc.) and join this group of ladies who meet on the 1st Thursday of each month. We begin gathering between 10:30 and 11:00 am and stay as long as we want. Everyone brings a covered dish to share for lunch. We stitch, have show and tell, laugh, eat, and have a good time. Everyone is welcome – especially if you are new to our area and want to meet others who enjoy handwork. Hostess: Carolyne Long |
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Sew Buddies Saturday, May 11th The trunk Show for May will be presented by Kathy Martin. Come see what she has been doing in her spare time since she retired from Sisters'. Meeting times are 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Hope to see your there! |
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Daytreat Want to get away on a Sewing Retreat but can't be gone for several days? Then join us for a Daytreat! Bring a new project or one you need to complete and spend 12 hours working among friends. Snacks and dinner will be provided. Space is limited so sign up early! Friday, August 2nd 9:00-9:00 $25 |
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Unfinished Business Do you have a project that you just can't seem to get finished? This is a great opportunity to make new friends or gather your friends all in one place to sew together and you don't have to clean your house! You can bring snacks to share and make a day of it. ... And this event is now FREE!!!!! Fee: $5 will hold your table...you will recieve a $5 store credit the day you attend. Fridays: May 17th, June 21st, July 19th, & August 16th |
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Girls' Night Out Get all those UFO’s out and decide what you want to bring to Girls’ Night Out. You can finish up a project or start something new. We sew, talk, laugh, and have a great time stitching together. Bring a snack for sharing. Reservations are required since space is limited. If the roster is full when you sign up, please put your name on our waiting list. Often quilters’ plans change and they are unable to attend. You will be called as soon as possible to let you know a spot has opened up. Fee: non-refundable, $5 Fridays: May 24th, June 28th, & August 23rd 5 – 11 pm Hostess: Carolyne Long |
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Santa Club 2013 HO HO HO! By Laurie Tigner Designs Club Leader: Debbie Sims 3rd Saturday, June 15th 2013 thru May 2014 Club Fee $24.00 Monthly Kit $27.95 20% off kit each month Kits will include patterns, fabric for 12 blocks, sashing, borders and binding. Free pattern Door prizes Demos |
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Sisters' Bag Sale Friday, May 10th 10% off all fabric on the bolt & 10% off all fat quarters (in stock) ************************** Memories of Provence Block of the Month Purchase the whole kit for $174.00 OR Sign up for BOM ...buy one block get the next block free..sooo you receive all 13 blocks and only pay for 7!!! WHAT A DEAL!!!
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############################## Save the Dates October 18th-20TH Fall Quilting Retreat Sign up begins June 1st. ################################ |
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Speaking of retreats...Kathy took this pic of an owl this past weekend, at the Mystery Quilt Retreat. |
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| May Happenings | |
| 2 | Sew N Sews |
| 4 | Duffle Bag |
| 10 | Sisters' Bag Sale |
| 11 | Sew Buddies |
| 17 | Unfinished Business |
| 18 | Garden Club |
| 23 | For the Birds |
| 24 | Girls' Night Out |
| 27 | Closed-Memorial Day |
| 30 | For the Birds |
May all your ups and downs be with needle and thread,
Debbie, Kathy and the Girls