Happy Winter:

We hope that everyone had a great holiday season and a Happy New Year!

We have a great line up of classes coming your way and this is what you can look forward to:

Roxanne Carter is coming for 3 1-day classes starting January 23rd. 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.

Roxanne Carter will also be starting her "Block of the Month" class on January 23rd. 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.

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! This 2 part class will be held January 30th and 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 2 part class will be held March 6th and 20th. $40.00.

Open Sew Times for January:  Sunday, January 24th 10 - 4, $20.00 and every Thursday 10 - 2, $15.00

Many more classes are in the works to be planned for this year, so stay tuned: More projects using Crazy Quilting, Another Crazy Quilt Block, Chenille Baby Blanket, Delectable Mt., Memorabilia Quilts, Quilted Jackets, Mini-Landscapes, Quick Projects for Gift Giving, Yellow Brick Road revisited plus more to come.

and Don't forget...If you need a place to pin your quilt, just call and book a time slot for you to use the tables in the classroom for free!!!

Special Announcements: Kitsap Quilter's is having it's annual show, February 19th and 20th at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds, President's Hall, Silverdale, WA. For more info: www.kitsapquilters.com

Now if you read this e-newsletter, there is a very nice suprise in store for you...

We are having a ONE DAY ONLY sale, January 13, 2010. 18% off STORE WIDE. Why you ask??? Well, many of you know Matt, my foster son who helps out at the shop. Well, January 13th is his 18th Birthday and that means it is his Independence Day. He would like you all to come and help him celebrate, have some cake, wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. This is the 1st time we have had a store wide sale, so if there is something that has been calling your name, Wednesday will be a great day to get it.

New fabrics we have in the shop are:

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