MAKE & TAKE DAYS--Each month in 2012 Quilts 'n More will offer Make & Take Days where you will be able to sit and sew a complete project in less than an hour. Samples will be on display in the store. The process is simple-- just show up. We will have our machines and tools available for your use as well as have your kit ready to sew. We will also be here if you need help making it. Come early in the day, on your lunch hour, late in the afternoon,whenever it is convenient. Bring your friends to do one too. The projects will be simple enough for beginners and additional kits will be available for purchase. No need to register to join in the fun.
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January Make & Take--Sewing Machine Cover --Make a simple lightweight fabric cover for your sewing machine. For this make and take you will need the length, width, and height measurements of your machine.
Tuesday, January 10, anytime between 10am and 5pm
OR
Saturday, January 28, anytime between 10am-3:30pm
Cost: $13 per kit
February Make & Take--Oreo Cookie Pincushion--Make the simple pincushion that you may have seen in our backroom sewing area. It's quick and super useful. It could also be made as a toy for a tot.
Monday, February 6, anytime between 10am and 5pm
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Saturday, February 25, anytime between 10am-3:30pm
Cost: $5 per kit
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CLASSES
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Beginning Piecing Class--In this class you will learn the basics of cutting and piecing while making a small tabletopper. Check with the store for a supply list.
Saturday, January 14, 12:30-3:30pm
OR
Tuesday, February 7, 6:00-9:00pm
Teacher: Jane Ratliff
Cost: $20 for one session class plus cost of the supplies
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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 the class.
Tuesday,January 17, 6:30-9:30pm
Teacher: Jean McKinney
Cost: $25 for one session which includes kit
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Binding Class--Learn the technique of binding while you bind and finish a small quilt that you bring to class.
Tuesday,February 21,6:30-9:30pm
Teacher: Jean McKinney
Cost: $20 for one session
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Applique Class--Learn to machine applique or hand applique or both in these two sessions on applique. Each session will include a kit.
Saturday, January 21, 9:30am-11:30am--Hand applique
Saturday, January 21, 12:30-3:00pm--Machine applique
Teacher: Jo Ann Spriggs
Cost: $20 for one session which includes a kit or $35 for both sessions including kits. A light lunch will be included for those doing both sessions.
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T-shirt Quilt Class--Learn the techniques for preparing, cutting and making a t-shirt quilt in this 2-session class. In the first session you will learn to do the necessary calculations for planning a t-shirt quilt, preparing the t-shirts, and cutting them. In the second session you will begin sewing the t-shirts and sashing to create the quilt top.
Saturday, February 11, 9:30am-12:30pm--Session 1
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Saturday, February 18, 9:30am-12:30pm--Session 2
Cost: $35 for two sessions plus cost of supplies
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BOM'S
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January 14--Kick off for Monthly Mini's. This year's monthly banners will be from the Art to Heart book "Count on It". The book will be purchased in advance. The banners will hang from a stand from which there will be a couple to choose. Kits will be picked up each month on the second Saturday of the month for a cost of $15 and will include fabric, batting, and backing for making the banner.
April 14--Kick off for the Mystery BOM. A 6- month mystery quilt culminating in a Show and Tell Brunch in October. Each month on the second Saturday a step can be purchased for $1. There will be multiple size options and the fabric choice is yours.
April 21---Kick off for Bella Verona, an 8-month BOM featuring an Italian-inspired textural palette designed by Wing and a Prayer Design. This queen-size quilt uses basic tools and piecing methods. Varying block sizes ranging from 4" to 10" combine to create a beautiful quilt resembling Italian tile work.
June 9--Wool Project of the Month. This is a 6-month BOM for those who love to work with wool. Each month there will be a wool project such as a candlemat, coaster, pin cushion, penny rug, candle wrap, etc.
July 14--Kick off for Nancy's Fancy, a 12-month BOM from Black Cat Creations in which the quilt blocks start out easy and progress to challenging, using lots of different techniques and giving tips to improve piecing skills. This quilt will be made with batiks and will finish at 80" x 90".
August--U-Taupe-ia. A 12-month BOM from Marti Michell composed of 12" blocks set with pinwheel frames. This quilt finishes at 87" x 109" and uses Template Sets A and C. The quilt will be made using soft grays, browns,and creams from the Daiwabo Collection.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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Late Night Shopping--3rd Tuesday of every month until 7pm.
"Souper" Bowl Sunday Sit and Sew and Sale--Quilts 'n More will have its annual Sit and Sew on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, from 1-6pm. We will have an early supper of soup as well as snacks and dessert. The cost for getting a chance to sit and sew uninterrupted with a light meal is $10. So, call to reserve a space, find a UFO and come join the fun.
During that time QNM will also have a sale in which you will draw to find your discount for shopping that day. Discounts will be between 15 and 30% on selected fabric and items in the store.
Fat Quarter Frenzy and Half Bolt Sale--The first Fat Quarter Frenzy and Half Bolt Sale of the year will be Friday and Saturday, February 10-11. If you need fat quarters or less than 3 yards of fabrics, our Fat Quarter Frenzy and Half Bolt Sale is the place to meet these needs. All fat quarters and half bolts will be on sale for the prices listed below.
ALL SINGLE PRE-CUT FAT QUARTERS--$2.25
ALL SPECIALLY CUT FAT QUARTERS--$2.50
COLLECTIONS OR KIT BUNDLES OF FAT QUARTERS--20% OFF
WITH PURCHASE OF 25 OR MORE FAT QUARTERS, GET 2 FAT QUARTERS FREE.
ALL HALF BOLTS--25% OFF OR 30% IF HALF BOLT IS EMPTIED
2012 UFO Retreats at Our House in Milford --The retreats for 2012 have been scheduled for February 16-19 and October 11-14. The hours are from noon on Thursday which is optional until 3pm on Sunday. Cost is $190 for three days and $245 for four days. For the February retreat a deposit of $50 needs to be made by February 1. Call soon to reserve your space.
Extra Stamp Day--The 15th of each month is ESD--Extra Stamp Day. Make a purchase on that day and receive an extra stamp in addition to the ones you earn.
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