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Nothing like a good mystery!

Only one more class in our mystery quilt class!  I may be revealing early and I can tell you my quilt doesn't look like this as it is in pieces!  It is wonderful to see how this layout looks in the different colours and fabrics!  It hasn't been difficult at all and we'll have most of it done soon!

A Day at the Spa

She knew she’d done well. The satisfied sigh she heard as the last few stitches were completed told her she’d soon get a rest. Not that she needed it, but she did feel sluggish. That pretty pink calico added the perfect touch but my, oh my, had it left a lot of lint! And before that there were the Christmas pajamas for all the grandchildren, so many of them but of course all seven needed new pajamas for Christmas Eve. Halloween costumes had been on the slate before that, a Dorothy and a Scarecrow, a clown and patches on grandpa’s old overalls for a hobo. The neighbor’s daughter had got married and she had been pressed into service at the last minute for one of the bride’s maid dresses and the flower girl, too. In between all of these was the block of the month and a couple of small quilts for the charity club at the guild. As the power was switched off she wondered what would be next. A table runner or perhaps another quilt; maybe a blue one this time, blue was her favourite colour! She hoped it wouldn’t be one of those rag quilts, she didn’t think she could take one of those. Her feed dogs and hook were already so full of lint and she could tell it was creeping into her gears. It wouldn’t be long before her moving parts groaned like an arthritic old woman and she was really afraid she might let someone down if she wasn’t treated to a good cleaning and some new oil would be great, too.

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Hand Applique Techniques

Hummingbirds by Stasha Ceglarz

Hand Applique work is a beautiful way to add dimension and a painterly effect to your project. Learn from an award winning Master quilter the techniques that caught the attention of judges at the prestigious Houston Quilt Show and our own Canadian Quilters Association.


The art of appliqué can be intimidating to even the most accomplished sewers. By using a few tricks of the trade, anyone can create a beautiful piece of appliquéd art.

Join us for this beginner series of Appliqué classes beginning Thursday March 1 at 1pm to 3:30. An evening class is offered if interest warrants. $25 Class and kit.

Love February!

Click on the Calendar to zoom in.  February is the month of Love and what's not to love about Sewing!

Gotta Go Bag

Tuesday Jan 31, 10-2  Gotta Go Bag  Round Robin  Use a sewing machine, an embroidery machine, and a serger to make this practical bag.  It goes together quickly and can look so different each time you make it!  Bet you’ll make more than just one! $20 plus pattern and kit.

Michelle's Fan Club

Michelle’s Fan Club  Friday, January 27  1-3 Join us as we work on the first of four projects that incorporate the Baby Go appliqué cutter, embroidery and several fine sewing techniques including ruffles, twin needle tucks, and much more.   

Urban Country Quilts

Wednesday Jan 25, Urban Country Quilts Canadian girls Jeanne Large and Shelly Wicks have been designing since their very popular “Tis the Season” and have brought a modern twist to some traditional quilts.  Join us as we work on one of these fabulous quilts and you’ll have it done in just a few lessons.  10-2  $20/class plus book.

The Everything Goes Bag

Tuesday Jan 24, Everything Goes Bag  What would you say to a zipped bag that holds all of your everyday handbag stuff PLUS your Tablet or iPad™ & your Netbook computer?  Halleluiah!   Two padded pockets inside cleverly stash a 7 ½" x 10 ½" Tablet. In addition there’s room for a 10 ½" x 7 ½" Netbook. The zipped security pocket holds your valuables and there’s tons of inner space for your everyday purse stuff. Zip it up at the top for a sleek and secure look. Made with foam batting for a soft yet stand-upishly wonderful look!  Class, kit and pattern $45.

Girly Pillow

Friday, January 20  Girly Pillow  This charming “In the Hoop” Appliqué block will be sure to bring smiles to the girly girls in your life, even if it is you!  Learn how your embroidery machine  can help you make a quilt block in the hoop and perfect appliqué!  1-3pm  $30 class and kit.

Mystery Quilt

We have found a Mystery quilt that will put a dent in your stash!  Choose your favourite 12 fat quarters and combine with 3.6m of background.  Add some borders to make a 78x90” quilt that you’ll finish in just four sessions (some homework may be required).  This quilt is simple enough for the beginner, yet visually interesting.  Begins Wednesday January 18, 10-2.  $20/ class. (4 sessions, January 18, February 13, March 21, April 18)  Encore class begins Thursday January 26 6-9pm.

Trace'N Create

Did you get an I-pad or Kindle for Christmas?  How about making a safe place to keep it.  The "Trace ‘n Create" tablet or notebook keeper by Nancy Zieman will help you make a cover that looks great and will keep your reader secure, and provides a convenient hands free support.  Tuesday Jan 17, 10-2.  Class and kit $45.  (Includes Trace ‘N Create Template so you can make a keeper for all your friends!)

Seams like a Journey

Our Block of the Month “Seams Like a Journey” will take you on a trip through techniques and piecing styles resulting in a cohesive and interesting quilt that takes you on a trip you will look back on with fondness and you’ll be able to take the skills you learn here to your next projects!  Second Wednesday of the month, Pay upfront $240 and get $5.00 bonus bucks with each kit or $25 per month. Begins Wednesday January 11, 10-1.  Encore Class is Thursday evening, January 19, 6-9pm.

January Calendar!

Sew Along

Our Sew Along afternoons before Christmas were a huge hit and a lot of Christmas sewing was completed. We are going to continue the Sew Alongs when time permits and the next one is Jan 10 from 1-4pm.  Bring your uncompleted projects or one that you want to start but just need a little nudge, it'll be great!  Bring your machine or try out one of our Baby Locks!  The class is free, just give a shout to let me know when you are coming. 
Wishing you all an Exciting New Year and all the best in 2012!
Edith

I know that by now your Christmas sewing is finished and wrapped under the tree, right, and you want to start thinking about next Christmas...as we all do!


All Christmas panels are now only $5 each and Christmas fabrics are marked down to %50 off! Hurry in soon, it’s going fast! Other specials are posted throughout the store! There’s still time to create a wonderful minkie/fleece scarf, the Gotta Go Bag, or Christmas apron, Sew Along on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon!

Thinking about a new Sewing Machine or Serger? Feed your husband well and weigh in after Christmas! That’s right, we’re discounting any machine purchase over $1999 one dollar per lb! Don’t have a husband... you can borrow mine! Sale begins December 27.

Christmas hours:

December 24 10-2pm

Closed Christmas and Boxing Day

December 31 10-2pm

Closed January 1

Sewing camp begins Jan 2 10-1

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Edith

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Stasha is coming!

Did you know Stasha is coming?  She will treat us with a trunk show onThursday, December 15 from 7-9pm.  Come and be truly amazed at the wonderful use of colour, design, and fabric!  You won’t believe what you can do with a sewing machine!  Stasha has a long list of credentials that includes being a member of the Canadian Quilt Association and has been the featured quilter at a number of quilt shows across Ontario.  Her work has won awards in several juried shows and she has shown at the prestigious Houston Quilt Show.  I know this is a particularly busy time of year but how better to celebrate the season than with a treat for the eyes and giving away a Baby Lock Sewing Machine!