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It's Not to Late!


Hello to all my quilting buddies,

I hope all of you have been enjoying the beautiful weather that we have had for the last couple of day.  I know that I have enjoyed being outside and getting "some rays" as the saying goes. 

Just wanted to touch base and remind everyone of what is happening at the quilt shop. 

Sow's Ear Challenge.

It is not to late to jump into the fun.  I have a couple of pieces of challenge fabric ready to be taken home and transformed into some beautiful. 

Rules

1.        Sow’s ear challenge fabric must be purchased.  (1/2 cut $5.00)

2.       You must use the challenge fabric in the project.  It can be any size or shape.  Quilt, garment, or Purse.

3.       Contest begins March 1, 2012.

4.       All entries must be delivered to Heavenly Threads Quilt Shop by April 15, 2012.

5.       All entries will be displayed at the quilt shop from April 16th until May 1st for customers, visitors and friends to vote.

6.       Prizes will be

a.       1st place will receive a $50.00 Gift Certificate from Heavenly Threads

b.      2nd Place will receive a $30.00 Gift Certificate from Heavenly Threads

c.       3rd place will receive a $20.00 Gift Certificate from Heavenly Threads.

7.       All entries must be picked up no later than May 5th at 4:00.


Special of the Week -  This weeks special is $1.00 of Moda Marbles.  - Perfect time to build up your stash of those blenders we always seem to need. 

Fat Quarter Tuesday 
- Just a reminder that next Tuesday April 3rd is fat quarter Tuesday.  Come in and get 5 Fat Quarters for $5.00.  (Any over the first 5 is regular price).  Take advantage of this special because unfortunately I am going to have to go up on my Fat Quarters.  As of April 17th, any new fabrics fat quarters will $2.75 each.  I am keeping all the current ones done at the old price but as I cut new ones, they will get the new pricing. 

Classes up and coming:
'Just Right Tote'
 Saturday April 14th  11:00 to 1:00

Cost is 30.00 which includes the pattern. 
Barbara Edmondson will be teaching here 'Just Right Tote'
Come to class with the pattern designer as you make one for yourself as she teaches you this unique construction method, working flat, then "birthing" a bag.
Intermediate Skills Covered:
Top-Stitching Creating handles & pockets
Fusing & working with stiff interfacing
and lining Creating box bottom
 Introduction to Applique Class  Saturday April 28th. 11:00 to 3:00  Cost for this class will be 35.00 and include materials.   You will just need to bring simple hand sewing supplies.  Patricia McCartney will be teaching this class. This class will not be working on a project as much as it will be an introduction to several different  types of hand applique.  This class will give you the opportunity to try:  Needle turn applique Basting applique sew and turn applique fusible applique (with blanket stitch)