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Sewing Club Reminder
Sewing Club is April 6 at 10AM
Our Presentation is by Quilts of Honor
Everyone is Welcome.
No cost for this meeting
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Words from Quilts of Honor
Thank you for giving quilted hugs of gratitude! Your volunteering efforts make Quilts of Honor possible. Please refer to the Quilt Requirements whenever you are making or preparing materials for quilts.
1) Minimum Size: 50” x 60”; Maximum Size: 60” x 70” (determined to be the most practical sizes)
2) 100% cotton fabrics, the best quality you can afford.
3) Patriotic Colors: red, white and blue are the favorites because of what they represent. (Please, no juvenile prints!)
4) Patterns and blocks can be any design suitable for a patriotic theme.
5) Please do not use military branch-of-service fabrics (Army, Navy, etc.) or non-patriotic fabrics, such as florals, as it may create difficulty in finding a recipient.
6) Wash your fabrics to remove any excess dyes or anything that can irritate the wounded.
7) Label—include a Quilt of Honor Label (provided by Quilts of Honor)
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In 2005 we began our journey, one that would lead us to form a nonprofit organization called Quilts of Honor. Between 2005 and April 2010, Gail and our volunteers worked with an organization providing patriotic quilts to those service members touched by war. Since Gail was a veteran of the Vietnam era and had played Taps for the fallen, she did not want any of our warriors to be forgotten.
During those years, Gail and her friends worked fervently piecing and quilting quilts for our Military. The Navy Seals asked for a special quilt to be given to President Bush. The “Presidential” quilt was finally presented to him in 2007 having been delayed by hurricane Katrina. In the fall of 2007, “The Warrior”quilt, painted by Linda Hasbrook and quilted by Gail, was presented to the Pentagon and installed in the “9/11 Memorial Display Case.” In June 2009, Gail along with her parents Bob and Virginia, left Valley Springs to travel across America to a special presentation of quilts to the Marine Corp’s 3/8 at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. As they drove across America, they picked up quilts from quilters wishing to also honor our military. They began their journey with 200 quilts and arrived at Camp LeJeune with over 1,300 quilts. In August 2009, the “Lady Warrior” quilt was presented to the Women’s Memorial at Arlington Cemetery.
In April 2010, Gail’s passion and mission for providing comfort and healing to our warriors and veterans had grown ever stronger. With the help of those who had stood beside her, Quilts of Honor was formed, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing healing, loving quilts to those who have served in harms way protecting our freedoms.
We hope you will join us to honor members of our active military and veterans by showing them how much we appreciate their sacrifice and service with our “Quilted Hugs of Gratitude.” Our hope is that these quilts will provide comfort, love and healing to those who have given so much.
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It would be wonderful if each of you
could make a 12" finished block (measures 12 1/2")
and bring it that day. (Or in the next 1-2 months).
Here is a suggested block. Completed quilts and quilt tops are welcome too.
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Bring Your Show And Share Items Too!
See you then!!!!!!
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Other classes coming up or just released:
Sip N Serge- April 4 1-3, April 15, 6-8, April19 9:30-11:30 and April 23 1-3 or 6-8. Cost $10. Come and learn how to use a serger and make a microwavable bowl
Beginning Sewing Lynne T Thursday Apr 4, 11, 25 6-8 pm $50
This class covers the fundamentals of sewing for the new "sewist", the "haven't sewn for years" sewers and those desiring a refresher. Includes information regarding fabric and notion selection, and cutting and sewing to complete a market tote. If you are even feeling brave, there are zipper and pocket options. ( Not suitable for those under 13 years of age.
Fairy Storage House Sue T Sunday Apr 7 10am-3pm $20
Who doesn’t like a cute storage container, let alone one that looks like a fairy house. See how easy this one is to construct.
Perfect Fitting Tee Nancy C Monday Apr 8 or Saturday Apr 13 930am-4pm $15
Have you ever wanted that perfect tee shirt that makes you look and feel fantastic? Learn how and where to measure yourself and how to transfer those numbers to your personal pattern. See each step to creating the basic tee and how to change from knit to woven. The choices of styles from this one tee will fill your closet! Lecture/demo class.
Thread Painting-Cardinal Wendy R Monday Apr 8 6-8pm $35
Wendy has partnered with another local artist, Dulci Shupe to thread paint one of her paintings. The first one we will be doing is a cardinal.. A fee of $10 is also due to the instructor for the transfer of the painting to fabric. Students will "repaint" the piece with free motion stitching and a variety of thread.
Applique Lots of Different Ways Wendy R Thursday Apr 11 530-830pm (new time of day) $45
There are so many beautiful appliquéd quilts. Come to this class and learn a variety of ways to applique and make a table runner in the process.
English Paper Piecing Margo E Friday Apr 12 or May 1 1-3pm $22
It fun, easy and relaxing….what could be better? Using paper templates, we will learn to English paper piece (EPP) and explore the different uses for your hexagons. THIS IS A HAND SEWING CLASS.
Borders, Sashing & Corners Quilted with Templates, Hands-on Rulerwork Jo J Monday Apr 15 930am-1230pm $35
Learn to add template quilting in sashing and borders using the templates from the sampler set and Ovals. Get ideas how for turning corners or not! This is hands- on class for quilting so you will sew small top before class. Pre-requisite: Must have taken Template Sampler class.
Basic Serging Joan G Wednesday Apr 17, 24, May 1 930am-1230pm $45
Do you need help with tensions, perfecting stitches or just finding out what else your serger can do. Learn how to make your projects sew without a glitch. Joan is there to help you make your serger behave.
Alcohol Ink Easter Eggs Beth K Wednesday Apr 17 6-8pm $45
Create six gorgeous Easter eggs by applying alcohol inks with a special applicator tool.
Easter Chocolate Truffles Mary A Thursday Apr 18 2-4pm or 530-730pm $45
Truffles—the name alone sounds glamorous and inviting! What better gift to give this Easter than the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of dark chocolate and rich cream. Both elegant and decadent, truffles are deceptively simple to make; cream, chocolate, and time is all it takes to produce pure bliss. In this class, you will create three, decorative 5-piece boxes of truffles—perfect for gift giving or to indulge yourself. Make the Easter Bunny jealous this year with deliciously divine dark chocolate truffles!
Crazy Quilt Kristi D Saturday Apr 27 930am-230pm $35
This is a fast and fun quilt to make. With the die cutter cutting your fabric all you do is sew. This quilt is so versatile. You will want to make more.
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WonderFil Boutique
Featuring WonderFil™ Threaducator Nina Clotfelter
Fri, May 17 1:00pm - 4:00pm or 5:00pm - 8:00pm
– S E W M U C H M O R E –
Join us for an exciting 3-hour workshop packed with hands on techniques featuring appliqué
by hand & machine, English paper piecing, stitch in the ditch, and stippling.
Register now for an afternoon or evening session.
with InvisaFil™ 100wt Invisible Thread!
Techniques Workshop
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Next Teacher Showcase is May 18 10-2
This is your opportunity to pick up a new class list, see the summer offerings and talk to the teachers.
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Store Hours
Covid-19 Store Hours for Curbside and in-store shopping
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