Hello:
Welcome to the Taylor Creek Quilt Studio e-newsletter for February 2010...
Come join us for one of our Open Sews in February: Sunday's - February 15th and 28th 10 - 4. Cost is $20.00 per session. And every Thursday 10 - 2. Cost is $15.00 per session.
We have a great line up of classes coming your way and this is what you can look forward to:
Roxanne Carter Starting in January, Roxanne started her "Block of the Month" class on her Girls Day Out. The previews of this quilt is stunning and with the fabric that she has selected from Timeless Treasures is breathtaking. 10 - 1, $25.00 plus materials. This class is held (usually) the last Friday of the month 10 - 1. This class is currently full, but check back as there might be openings later in the year.
Roxanne Carter is coming for a Girls day out on Saturdays too! 1-day classes. Come and work on any of Roxanne's great patterns...you will truly be inspired! The next 2 classes will be June 5th and October 2nd. 10 - 4, $40.00 plus materials.
Darlene Girton's "Machine Quilting for Beginners" You too can machine quilt! That's right ladies, install your darning foot, drop those feed dogs and see what you and your sewing machine can do. We will cover the basics of starting and stopping stitch lines, gain confidence in stitch-in-the-ditch quilting with a walking foot, and an introduction to free motion quilting. A fun time to be had by all! Part 2 of this class will be held February 6th, 10 - 2, $50.00 plus book. Other materials are provided. (This class us currently full, but we are taking names for the May class).
Darlene Girton's "Machine Quilting for Beyond Beginners" This class is the next installment of Darlene's quilting techniques. Building from the techniques of the Beginning Class, where the introduction to free motion quilting was started, this class will continue to build your confidence and expand your capabilities. Bring a finished top (lap size or smaller) so you can design your own quilting format. "Let the quilt speak to you". A fun time to be had be all! February 13th, 10 - 2, $40.00 plus book (same as the Beginning class). There are only a few spots left.
Matt's Rag Quilt Class Do you want to make a quilt, but just don't know where to start? Our Teen Quilting Superstar - Matt Quigley will be able to help you through your 1st Rag Quilt. You will learn the basics of selecting the right fabric, cutting tool safety, using rulers, cutting fabric, basic stitches for putting the quilt together and finishing your quilt. Individual 6-hour lessons are available. Just call or e-mail us and schedule a time that works for you! $45.00 plus fabric.
Laura Denison's Passport Series Join us on a trip around the world through quilting. Our next destination will be Sidney, Australia and the Great Barrier Reef. February 21st, 10 - 2 $35.00 plus materials.
Hand Quilting with Yvonne Cottell We welcome back Yvonne Cottell to teach us Hand Quilting. This is where it all started, with hand quilting. She will be teaching us how to correctly start and stop, stitch length and so much more. This 2 part class will be held February 20th and 27th, 11 - 3 $35.00 plus materials. Bring your Ott light for better lighting:)
Brazilian Embroidery We welcome Grita Gidner to the shop to teach us Brazilian Embroidery. This class will teach us the basics needed to complete the "Summer Bouquet" floral arrangement. There is a photo sample in the shop. Fabric, thread and instructions to make this little beauty are provided for this class. Other materials will need to be purchased. Bring your Ott light for better lighting:) This 4 part class will be held March 6th, 20th, 27th and April 3rd. $40.00. (Please note the corrected dates for this class)
Trip Around the World with Dawn Shirron Using the methods of Eleanor Burns “Quick Trips”, learn how easy these multi colored quilts can be. This class is geared for the beginning to intermediate quilter, so any skill level is welcome. Friday evening 6—9, March 12th and 19th are the dates for this 2 part class, $40.00 plus book and materials. Come see the great sample in the Shop.
Delectable Mt with Dawn Shirron This installment of Delectable Mt. will incorporate a panel into the center of the quilt rather than a starting block. Learn how to adapt the pattern for your panel. Or stick with the classic and build a traditional block for the center. This 2 part class will be held Friday evening 6—9, April 9th and 16th, $40.00 plus book and materials. Come see the great sample in the Shop.
Yellow Brick Road with Dawn Shirron This class was so popular, we had to bring it back again. This is a great class for beginning quilters. You will gain confidence in fabric selection and since the blocks are big, it doesn’t take any time at all to get a great looking top finished. You will be so proud!! Saturday, April 10th and 17th, 10—2. $35.00 plus pattern and materials. Come see the great sample in the Shop.
* Kitsap Quilter’s is having it’s annual show, Feb. 19th & 20th at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds, President’s Hall, Silverdale, WA. For more info:
www.kitsapquilters.com.
* Sewing and Stitchery Expo, February 25th—28th, Puyallup Fair & Events Center, Puyallup, Washington...we won’t have a booth there this year, but stop by on your way if you haven’t been in the shop in awhile.
Time to start thinking about the Western Washington Shop Hop 2010. Brochures are now available at the shop and I have a color paper sample of this years fabric. The designer this year is local artist—Julie Paschkis. Shop Hop will be June 23rd—27th. 9 am—8 pm Wednesday—Saturday and 10 am—5 pm on Sunday. (There is a misprint in the brochure: Shop Hop ends at 8 pm Wednesday—Saturday). We will be taking pre-orders for the fabric when we get closer to having actual fabric in hand, so stay tuned:) You can keep up to date at the new web site for Hop at
http://www.washingtonquiltshophop.com/Home_Page.html
New Fabrics for February so far: Mr. Fix it by Avlyn, more Batiks from Island Batiks, Old Glory V by Windham fabrics, Creekside Trail Flannel by Holly Taylor from Moda, a fresh shipment of Bali Pops from Hoffman, Elephants by Exclusively Quilters. You just never know what is going to come in the door next!
Have you heard of the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge from Better Homes and Gardens? Their goal for 2010 is to have people make and donate 1 Million Pillowcases to charities. For more information, go to their web site at:
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases/index.html.
We are one of their supporters. We will be having events later in the year, so watch for more details.
So if you love Batiks, then February is the month for you. All Batiks are on 10% off for the month of February. What better time to stock up...especially with the fresh shipments that has just arrived.
Have a great February and remember
...Quilter’s Bind a Community Together!
Keep on quilting!
Joanne Lee
Taylor Creek Quilt Studio
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