Hi everyone! This is KyleAnn . . . I am baaaaaccccckkkkkkk! Let's see how much trouble I can get in.
Got two great pics here of pre-shop hop activities. The first is an adorable banner for the shop window announcing our batiks. The other is of Joyce and Pat working very hard producing kits. We have a lot to do before shop hop happens!!!!!
Make sure you stop by to check out our preparations and plan on attending shop hop. We'll be posting more about the preview party, bus plans, etc. We have the forms for our shop hop bus for Saturday, July 23! Seats are "first come, first served" so hurry to reserve yours!
Here is one of the kits we are putting together - Sweet Liberty by Cottage Creek Quilts
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| Sweet Liberty |
The Little Wallet is adorable, as well as quick! The pattern comes on a Sewing Card and is designed by Valori Wells.
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| Little Wallet |
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| Happy Birthday |
Happy Birthday by Patch Abilities is darling, sorry the picture is hard to see! You'll just have to come in to appreciate it!
SUMMER 2011 CLASS SCHEDULE
JUNE
Tuesday, June 21st
6-8 pm: Vintage Trick or Treat $25.00
Join Deb and a fun group to hand embroider and piece this colorful & appealing Halloween wall hanging, and have it ready in time for the holiday! This is the 3rd of six monthly sessions, but you still have time to catch up.
Thursday, June 23rd
10:30a-12 noon: Path to The Civil War w/Laura $ 8.00
Join Laura for the morning or evening session (see below) and construct this traditional sampler quilt using Civil War Reproduction fabrics. This is the 3rd of nine classes and you have plenty of time to catch up.
6-8 pm Path to the Civil War w/Laura $ 8.00
Join Laura for the evening session and construct this traditional sampler quilt using Civil War Reproduction fabrics. This is the 3rd of nine classes and you have plenty of time to catch up.
6-8 pm Wipe Your Feet (Part 1) $10.00
Join Becky to construct this versatile table topper using your choice of fabrics (the sample was done in Civil War Reproductions, but you can choose your preferred fabrics).
Saturday, June 25th
10:30-12:30 Applique Club FREE!
Do you appliqué? If not, do you want to learn? Come to the appliqué club facilitated by Becky and meet like-minded friends, and learn the latest & greatest appliqué techniques.
Tuesday, June 28th
12-4 pm Start Machine Quilting $15.00
Join Patty as she helps you learn to finish your sampler top using straight machine lines. This is the last class in a series, but you can join in with a small top you've made on your own.
6-8 pm Complete Quilting for Beginners (1 of 5) $50.00
Learn color value, cutting, piecing, sandwiching, quilting and binding in this five-week course taught by Patty. At the end of the class period you will have a finished quilt and the confidence to go on and create more lovely quilts on your own! This is the 1st class in a series of five that meets on Tuesday evenings (skipping July 12th).
6-8 pm Knit Nite FREE!
Bring any knit project, ask any question, enjoy time with other knitters. Contact the shop or KyleAnn to reserve your spot, please.
Thursday, June 30th
6-8 pm Art Quilt Club FREE!
Join Lori as she facilitates a free-form art quilt club. Let your imagination soar and learn all kinds of new techniques - or share techniques you love - and create beautiful pieces of textile art.
6-8 pm Wipe Your Feet (Part 2)
Join Becky to finish this table topper using your choice of fabrics.
JULY
Tuesday, July 5th
10 am - 4 pm James Stitching Sisters
Want to make new friends and do something nice for someone else? Join the James Stitching Sisters the first Tuesday of every month to complete quilt tops that are donated to patients undergoing chemo at Arthur James Cancer Center in Columbus. All supplies are provided; bring your sewing machine and come have fun!
6-8 pm Complete Quilting for Beginners (2 of 5) $50.00
Learn color value, cutting, piecing, sandwiching, quilting and binding in this five-week course taught by Patty. At the end of the class period you will have a finished quilt and the confidence to go on and create more lovely quilts on your own! This is the 2nd class in a series of five that meets on Tuesday evenings (skipping July 12th).
6-8 pm Knit Nite FREE!
Bring any knit project, ask any question, enjoy time with other knitters. Contact the shop or KyleAnn to reserve your spot, please.
Saturday, July 9th
Noon - 3 pm Pie in the Sky Pillowcase $10.00
Becky will facilitate this class in which you'll piece the border for the "Pie in the Sky" Pillowcase found in the "Simple Graces" book by Kim Diehl.
4 pm - Midnight North American Mystery - Connecticut $55.00
Join KyleAnn as she walks you - step by step - through the Connecticut Mystery this month. If you've never done a mystery quilt, give it a try - you'll love it! If you're familiar with them already, come on in and enjoy this one with us. You'll most likely leave with a complete quilt top, depending on how much socializing you do (which we highly encourage). Plus, we provide a tasty, filling supper for everyone!
Tuesday, July 12th
6-8 pm Fat Quarter Quilt Guild meets here!
Thursday, July 14th
6-8 pm Sewing Circle FREE!
Join Becky for the monthly Sewing Circle that will meet at Always in Stitches the 2nd Thursday of every month. No charge for this club!
Friday, July 15th
FINISH IT! Friday FREE!
Join us the 3rd Friday of every month and come sew for free until midnight. We're making this our monthly "free sew-in" weekend, so you can sew all day Friday, leave your stuff overnight, sew all day Saturday (10-4) and come back for more on Sunday afternoon (noon-4). Bring your friends, snacks to share and make it a mini-retreat!
Saturday, July 16th
10:30-Noon Free Motion Quilt Club FREE!
Patty will be the club "leader" for this monthly FREE CLUB that will help you learn new techniques for free-motion quilting on your machine. This will be a fun, informative group you won't want to miss!
Tuesday, July 19th
6-8 pm Complete Quilting for Beginners (3 of 5)
Learn color value, cutting, piecing, sandwiching, quilting and binding in this five-week course taught by Patty. At the end of the class period you will have a finished quilt and the confidence to go on and create more lovely quilts on your own! This is the 3rd class in a series of five that meets on Tuesday evenings (skipping July 12th).
6-8 pm Vintage Trick or Treat (4 of 6)
Join Deb and a fun group to hand embroider and piece this colorful & fun Halloween wall hanging, and have it ready in time for the holiday! This is the 4th of six monthly sessions, but you still have time to catch up.
6-8 pm Knit Nite FREE!
Bring any knit project, ask any question, enjoy time with other knitters. Contact the shop or KyleAnn to reserve your spot, please.
Thursday, July 21st
10:30a-12 noon: Path to the Civil War w/Laura $ 8.00
Join Laura for the morning or evening session (see below) and construct this traditional sampler quilt using Civil War Reproduction fabrics. This is the 4th of nine classes and you have plenty of time to catch up.
6-8 pm Path to the Civil War w/Laura $ 8.00
Join Laura for the evening session and construct this traditional sampler quilt using Civil War Reproduction fabrics. This is the 4th of nine classes and you have plenty of time to catch up.
Saturday, July 23rd
Noon - 3 pm Pie in the Sky Pillowcase $10.00
Becky will facilitate this class in which you'll piece the border for the "Pie in the Sky" Pillowcase found in the "Simple Graces" book by Kim Diehl.
Sunday, July 24th
12:30 - 3:30 pm City Blocks (1 of 2) $25.00
City Blocks is offered as a summer partner class by Vickie and is a great opportunity to introduce younger folks to quilting. A partner team consists of a cutter and a sewer, but you can take the class as an individual as well. This is a fat quarter friendly pattern and several sizes are available. Choose the size you want; one of the smaller sizes might be best for new quilters because of the quicker finishing time.
Tuesday, July 26th
6-8 pm Complete Quilting for Beginners (4 of 5)
Learn color value, cutting, piecing, sandwiching, quilting and binding in this five-week course taught by Patty. At the end of the class period you will have a finished quilt and the confidence to go on and create more lovely quilts on your own! This is the 4th class in a series of five that meets on Tuesday evenings (skipping July 12th).
6-8 pm Knit Nite FREE!
Bring any knit project, ask any question, enjoy time with other knitters. Contact the shop or KyleAnn to reserve your spot, please.
Thursday, July 28th
11am - 4pm The Maison Bag $15
This bag is a great size and can be refreshed year round if you make some extra reversible covers from fat quarters. Patty will teach you an easy way to put in a zipper, or you can choose a magnetic closure. (supply list inside shop sample)
6-8 pm Art Quilt Club FREE!
Join Lori as she facilitates a free-form art quilt club. Let your imagination soar and learn all kinds of new techniques - or share techniques you've learned to love - and create beautiful pieces of textile art.
6-8 pm Welcome Wagon Door Hanger $10.00
Welcome Wagon Door Hanger with Becky, from the book "Simple Graces" by Kim Diehl. Sample is hanging in the shop and kits are available.
Saturday, July 30th
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Applique Club FREE!
Do you appliqué? If not, do you want to learn? Come to the appliqué club facilitated by Becky and meet like-minded friends, and learn the latest & greatest appliqué techniques.
Sunday, July 31st
12:30 - 3:30 pm City Blocks (2 of 2)
City Blocks is offered as a summer partner class by Vickie and is a great opportunity to introduce younger folks to quilting. A partner team consists of a cutter and a sewer, but you can take the class as an individual as well. This is the 2nd of two classes that started on Sunday, July 24th.
AUGUST
Tuesday, August 2nd
11 am - 3 pm James Stitching Sisters N/C
Want to make new friends and do something nice for someone else? Join the James Stitching Sisters the first Tuesday of every month to complete quilt tops that are donated to patients undergoing chemo at the James Cancer Center in Columbus. All supplies are provided; bring your sewing machine and come have fun!
6-8 pm Knit Nite FREE!
Bring any knit project, ask any question, enjoy time with other knitters. Contact the shop or KyleAnn to reserve your spot, please.
6-8 pm Complete Quilting for Beginners (5 of 5)
Learn color value, cutting, piecing, sandwiching, quilting and binding in this five-week course taught by Patty. At the end of the class period you will have a finished quilt and the confidence to go on and create more lovely quilts on your own! This is the last class in a series of five that meets on Tuesday evenings.
Thursday, August 4th
6-8 pm Welcome Wagon Door Hanger $10.00
Welcome Wagon Door Hanger with Becky, from the book "Simple Graces" by Kim Diehl. Sample is hanging in the shop and kits are available.
Tuesday, August 9th
6-8 pm Fat Quarter Quilt Guild meets here!
Thursday, August 11th
6-8 pm Sewing Circle
Join Becky for the monthly Sewing Circle that will meet at Always in Stitches the 2nd Thursday of every month. No charge for this club!
Saturday, August 13th
12-3 pm Cross Town Carry Bag $10.00
Becky will walk you through the construction of this tote bag. Sample is in the shop. If needed, a "finish it" class will be held on Saturday, August 27th.
4-Midnight North American Mystery $55.00
August's mystery will be "advanced", so stay tuned for details! As always, a full supper will be provided. Mystery night is always tons 'o fun here at the shop so come join us!
Tuesday, August 16th
6-8 pm Vintage Trick or Treat (5 of 6)
Join Deb and a fun group to hand embroider and piece this colorful & fun Halloween wall hanging, and have it ready in time for the holiday! This is the 5th of six monthly sessions, but you can catch up.
6-8 pm Knit Nite FREE!
Bring any knit project, ask any question, enjoy time with other knitters. Contact the shop or KyleAnn to reserve your spot, please.
Thursday, August 18th
10:30a-12 noon: Path to the Civil War w/Laura $ 8.00
Join Laura for the morning or evening session (see below) and construct this traditional sampler quilt using Civil War Reproduction fabrics. This is the 5th of nine classes and you have time to catch up.
6-8 pm Path to the Civil War w/Laura $ 8.00
Join Laura for the evening session and construct this traditional sampler quilt using Civil War Reproduction fabrics. This is the 5th of nine classes and you have time to catch up.
Friday, August 19th
FINISH IT! Friday FREE!
Join us the 3rd Friday of every month and come sew for free until midnight.
Saturday, August 20th
10:30-noon Free Motion Quilting Club FREE!
Patty will be the club "leader" for this monthly FREE CLUB that will help you learn new techniques for free-motion quilting on your machine. This will be a fun, informative group you won't want to miss!
Tuesday, August 23rd
6-8 pm Knit Nite FREE!
Bring any knit project, ask any question, enjoy time with other knitters. Contact the shop or KyleAnn to reserve your spot, please.
Thursday, August 25th
6-8 pm Art Quilt Club FREE!
Join Lori as she facilitates a free-form art quilt club. Let your imagination soar and learn all kinds of new techniques - or share techniques you've learned to love - and create beautiful pieces of textile art.
Saturday, August 27th
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Applique Club FREE!
Do you appliqué? If not, do you want to learn? Come to the appliqué club facilitated by Becky and meet like-minded friends, and learn the latest & greatest appliqué techniques.
Tuesday, August 30th
6-8 pm Knit Nite FREE!
Bring any knit project, ask any question, enjoy time with other knitters. Contact the shop or KyleAnn to reserve your spot, please.
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NEW KITS
We now have two great cookbooks! Yes, I said cookbooks. Honest. Just the cover on the one from the midwest makes me want to buy it! Published by Quail Ridge Press, The Cookbook Ladies (Gwen McKee and Barbara Mosley) are on their fifth volume of their regional series. The Midwest book features more than 400 of the most exceptional recipes available from iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. You will even find history and trivia about the region scattered throughout the book.
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