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January 19, 2010

We are already half way through the month and many of the workshops are filling. We have added a few new offerings so do drop in to see the samples and sign up.

Batting Sale

It’s that time of year January 25 - 30 . . . stock up on batting at 20% off the regular retail price on all batting while quantities last.

Brand New!! Marti Michell Sampler — AMERICAN ROSE

This beautiful line of fabric has just arrived and we will be busy cutting kits for this stunning quilt in the next few weeks. Only 12 are available so sign up now as a Block of the Month or to receive the complete kit. Instructions and templates are included.

The MM templates provide accurate and easy alignment for easy piecing of challenging angles.

Workshops

Jackie Petersen will lead quilters in making Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler. If you have read Jennifer Chiaverini’s novels you will be familiar with the Bridal Sampler described in The Master Quilter. The 140 block patterns are available in book form and you will need the book to take the workshop, which starts this Thursday, January 21. The series runs every second Thursday until the end of April. Why not use up some of your scraps and make this lovely sampler quilt with us?

Shamrocks and Shillelaghs, March 1, uses green scraps in a delightful wall hanging sure to charm the Irish in you.

Susan’s Serenity Table Runner on March 2 and Postcards from Japan, March 30 still have a few spaces.

Faith’s paper-piecing workshop next week has a few spaces.

Miniatures are easy with paper piecing and new products to make piecing triangles simple. We will be making a miniature medallion quilt 24 X 30.

Knitter News

Local Knitters are invited to join Grace Johnston at the shop every second Wednesday, from 10 – 1. Grace will be leading a drop-in starting February 10.

Grace states: "I would like people to experience knitting the way that I have; that a shy, left-handed, awkward child could make things that were both beautiful and practical; that the mistakes (and I’ve practiced making them for over 50 years of knitting) are just an opportunity for more knitting; that the dance that happens when the hands and brain are moving together is re-creative in the richest sense of that word. I also look forward to knitting together a new community here in my new home in Brockville."

Those interested in coming out to the first meeting of the Knitters’ Group please call the shop to sign up. Grace is happy to help beginners and more experienced knitters and will working on a Clapotis—a shawl/scarf on the bias for anyone wanting to knit along with her.

Our beginner class has filled once again and we will be adding a new session starting March 10 for 8 weeks. Sign up early to avoid disappointment.

NEIGHBOURS AND FRIENDS: A New Mystery Quilt

Join us in creating the Neighbours and Friends Mystery Quilt, a fun and easy winter project. This mystery quilt was inspired by some great quilting friends at Common Thread Quilters Guild in Orleans, ON and launched at the Common Thread Guild in October. Download Part 1 and 2 of our Mystery Quilt (coming soon). Visit us each month for remaining parts. Each part will be available as a free download for a limited time.

Complete the Mystery and send us an image of your quilt to post before the end of April 2010 and you can win a $25 gift certificate.

Hope to see you soon.

Jennifer