CLASSES--listed in chronological order.
Pet Screen Bag
Match a bright novelty fabric to one of the five 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, April 10, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $30.00 One Session--includes 1/2 yard of pet screen and pattern.
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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, Mar. 2, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $15.00 One Session
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X-Block Tablerunner
Learn to use the X-Block ruler while making several blocks from the Topsy-Twosy pattern. The size of the tablerunner will depend on the size of X-Block ruler used. Pattern and fabrics are not included in class cost.
Teacher: Brenda Horvath
Meeting Time: Tuesday, March 16, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $15.00 One Session
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Machine Piecing Basics I
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: Thursday, March 18, 6:30-9:30pm
Cost: $15.00 One Session
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Machine Piecing Basics I--Saturday
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, April 10, 1:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $15.00 One Session
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Four in One Placemat
Make four different looks while making only one placemat.
Teacher:Chris Kessler
Meeting Time: Saturday, April 17, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $15.00 One Session
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Machine Quilting 101
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: Tuesday, April 20, 6:30-9:30 pm
Cost: $20.00 One Session
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 will be offering two colorways--dusk and midnight. Quilt Club Membership includes monthly newsletters and exclusive Club projects throughout the year. You will 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: February 20 and 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.
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Swap Block Club--coming in May
BOMS--listed in chronological order.
Monthly Mini's BOM
This is a series of 12 monthly banners approximately 6" x 20" which hang from a cute wire hanger.
Coordinator: Carol Campbell
Kits are ready on the 2nd Saturday of each month
Cost: $25 monthly for kit which will include the pattern, fabric, and the wire hanger
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Be Merry BOM
This is a pieced winter holiday quilt which can be done as one large quilt or two small quilts. It is a 6 month BOM so it could be done in time for next year's holiday season.
Coordinator: Jean McKinney
Kickoff Meeting Time: Saturday, March13 , 9:30am
Cost: $13 a month for kits 1 and 2 which will include the pattern and fabric and $12 a month for kits 3-6. Finishing kits will be available at a cost depending on the pattern version you choose.
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Lovebird Lane BOM
Coordinator: Jean McKinney
Kickoff Meeting Time: Saturday, April 24, 9:30am
Cost: $10 monthly for kit which will include the pattern and fabric. Background fabric will be purchased at the beginning at a cost of $25. Finishing kits will be available at a cost of $45.
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Mystery Step of the Month (6 months)
Coordinator: Kathleen Allen
Pattern is ready on the 2nd Saturday of each month starting April 10.
Cost: $1 monthly for pattern
UFOS--listed in chronological order.
Day/Night UFO
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".
Here's how it works. Day UFO is from 10am to 5pm with a light lunch included for the cost of $10. Night 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. If you decide you want to sew day and night from 10am to 10pm, the cost would be $15 which would include both light lunch and supper.
Meeting Time: Friday, March 12, 10am-5pm and/or 5pm-10pm
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Meeting Time:Friday, April 16, 10am-5pm and/or 5pm-10pm
Cost: $10.00 One Session/ $15 for Both Sessions
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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, February 26, noon-February 28, 3pm
$186.00 One Session Note: $50 deposit is required by February 13 for the retreat with remaining due before going to retreat.
SPECIAL EVENTS--listed in chronological order.
Texas Wildflower Shop Hop
Thursday-Saturday, March 25-27.
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Sixth Annual Customer Appreciation Auction
Friday, April 9, 6:30pm-Check in/ 7pm-auction begins
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