CLASSES--listed in no special order.
Beginner Piecing Class
In this class you will learn the basics of cutting and piecing while making a small tabletopper. Check with store for supply list.
Teacher: Jane Ratliff
Meeting Time: Saturday, Sept. 25, 1:00 - 4:00pm
OR
Thursday, Oct. 21, 6:30-9:30pm
Cost: $15 One Session
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Quilting 101 Class
Learn the basics of pinning and machine quilting lines and curves while doing a simple wallhanging or pillow top. Kit is included in the cost of class.
Teacher: Jean McKinney
Meeting Time: Thursday, Sept. 30, 6:30 - 9:030pm
Cost: $20 One Session (includes kit)
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Binding Class
Need to bind an unfinished quilt? Bring it to this class, learn the technique of binding and finish it.
Teacher: Jean McKinney
Meeting Time: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 6:30 - 9:030pm
Cost: $15 One Session
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Pet Screen Bag
Match a bright novelty fabric to one of the colorful vinyl pet screens that the store has to make a large tote bag, great for carrying to the pool, the market, or wherever you have something to tote. With the scraps, make a small zippered bag for makeup.
Teacher: Cheryl Hull
Meeting Time: Saturday, Sept. 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $30 One Session (Price is per session--includes 1/2 yard of pet screen and pattern.)
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Ruffled Purse Class
Make the same simple ruffled purse, lined and with pockets, that was done in a summer kid's class. This time though only adults can take it.
Teacher: Brenda Horvath
Meeting Time: Saturday, September 25, 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $15.00
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CLUBS
Thimbleberries Club 2010
The club project for the 2010 Thimbleberries Club is a 12 month block of the month called "Village Green" featuring house, stars, and trees. Our store is offering two colorways--dusk and midnight. Quilt Club Membership includes monthly newsletters and exclusive Club projects throughout the year. You also receive exclusive quilt options using the Village Green 12 block patterns--a throw variation, a queen variation and an alternative block setting for the original quilt. The Club meets on the first Saturday with light refreshments, door prizes, sharing of quilting ideas and tips, and lots of fun and socializing.
Coordinator: Carol Campbell
Meeting Time: 1st Saturday of each month, 10am
Cost: Membership for a year is $25 plus $2 monthly dues. The cost of the kits is $20 a month or $54 quarterly.
Birthday Blooms Club
The Birthday Blooms Club is designed to celebrate friendship and combine two of life's greatest pleasures, quilting and gardening. This BOM with a club format includes 12 pieced flower block patterns complete with fabric requirements and cutting and piecing instructions for 12" and 24" blocks. Along with each block, four additional quilt ideas are included with fabric requirements. The quilt also includes a Garden Trellis connector block and instructions for piecing the quilt top.
Coordinator: Debbie McCann
Meeting Time: Every 3rd Saturday of each month, 1pm
Cost: Membership for a year is $20. The cost of the kits is $5 a month. Background fabric will be purchased separately.
BOMS--listed in chronological order.
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Mystery Step of the Month (6 months, started in April)
Mystery Show and Tell Brunch--Show off the quilt tops made from the preceding months mystery steps.
Saturday, October 16, 9:30am
Coordinator: Kathleen Allen
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Home for the Holidays
A six month 62" x 62"
holiday quilt using a new approach to a block-of-the-month quilt. Besides a beautiful look it has many time-saving piecing tips and techniques you will enjoy. The blocks are made using "Strip-It", which is a technique using the width of a striped fabric composed of 17 patterns. Full-color diagrams for monthly and finishing instructions are provided.
Coordinator: Brenda Horvath
Kick off Meeting: Saturday, August 28, 9:30am
Cost: $140 if paid in total; $25 per month if paid monthly (6 months)
UFOS--listed in chronological order.
UFO Night
UFO's continue to be one of our most popular activities here. There's always plenty to eat and lots of socializing as the ladies work to finish those "unfinished objects".
UFO starts at 5pm or whenever you can get here and lasts until 10pm or whenever you tire out. The price of the evening is also $10 which includes a light supper.
Meeting Time: Friday, September 17, 5pm-10pm
OR
Meeting Time:Friday, October 21, 5pm-10pm
Cost: $10.00
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UFO Retreat at Our House in Milford
Bring those unfinished projects and sew from noon Friday until 3pm Sunday with no interruptions. Meals are cooked for you, massages are available if desired, and there is lots of fellowship with other quilters.
Teacher: Jean McKinney
Meeting Time: Friday-Sunday, October 8, noon-October 10, 3pm
Cost: $185.50 One Session (Note: $50 deposit is required by September 30 for the retreat with remaining due before going to retreat. Thursday, Oct. 7, may be available for an additional $53.)
SPECIAL EVENTS--listed in chronological order.
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Fat Quarter Frenzy/Half Bolt Sale
Friday-Saturday, August 20-21.
SINGLE PRE-CUT FAT QTRS.
REGULAR COTTON--$1.50
FLANNELS/ BATIKS--$1.75
SPECIALLY CUT FAT QTRS.
REGULAR COTTON--$1.75
FLANNELS/ BATIKS--$2.00
COLLECTIONS OR KIT BUNDLES--20% OFF
WITH PURCHASE OF 25 OR MORE FAT QUARTERS, GET 2 FAT QUARTERS FREE
ALL HALF BOLTS--25% OFF 30% IF BOLT IS EMPTIED
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North Texas Shop Hop
Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 9-11......9am-8pm
Each store will give away a 12" block pattern. Those hoppers visiting all 13 stores will receive a setting pattern upon turning in their completed passport.
Prizes include 13 grand prize gift baskets each with a $300+ value and daily drawings at each store for $50 gift certificates.
Maps and list of participating stores can be picked up at our store or online at www.northtexasquiltshophop.com
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