September & October 2017 News
We hope you all had a great summer. We know the wild fires dampened some of your plans for camping and travelling but there’s always next year and you have a home and are safe and that’s all that really matters at the end of the day. We’ve worked in conjunction with the Prince George Quilters Guild and Poppins in Penticton to make and distribute hundreds and hundreds of pillowcases to the evacuees when they were staying in Prince George. It is always heartwarming to see how many people step up to help make someone’s day brighter.
We have hundreds of new fabrics for your shopping pleasure. As usual, we try to accommodate everyone’s tastes. We appreciate your continued support in helping keep our shop as great as it is. We see a lot of the same visitors in the summer and they love it here and we love to hear it!
Toward the end of October, Bernina is launching a new 5 series machine. We’re very excited about that. It will have a 1-inch bigger throat than the current 5 series and it will have the differential feed and jumbo bobbin! We always wonder what they can do to make a perfect machine even better and then they come up with this. I know you’ll be impressed.
For most of our classes, we will continue to collect gift cards for Superstore. These are used to help those that need a hand up now and again. Also, we support people for the Christmas holiday by way of providing gifts and food.
We will be closed Monday, October 9th for the Thanksgiving weekend. Please take this opportunity to reflect on all that’s good in your world.
Our Great Classes
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Beginners Quilting
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Saturday, September 9th 10:00 - 5:00 or
Monday, October 23rd 10:00-5:00
Whether you need a refresher on technique or you’re an absolute novice, you’ll learn plenty in this one-day class. From reading a simple pattern, to using your tools effectively, to pressing, sewing, quilting and binding, you certainly will have a day packed with information and you’ll actually complete one placemat by the end of the day.
Instructor: Kathy Deaton
Instruction fee: $85 (includes all your materials to complete two placemats)
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Fractured Stars
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Wednesday, September 13th 10:00-5:00 Or
Saturday, October 14th 10:00-5:00
Rosemary will guide you through the construction of this great scrappy quilt. You will first select your fabric and cut it with the accuquilt go cutter. If you don’t have your own cutter and specific dies then you are more than welcome to come in any day prior to class and use ours. Please let us know when you’re coming so we can make sure it’s available at that time. You need to have basic beginner understanding of cutting, piecing, etc.
Instructor: Rosemary Mallory
Instruction fee: $35 in Superstore gift cards
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Broken Daisy Placemats
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Saturday, September 16th 10:00-5:00 or
Wednesday, October 18th 10:00-5:00
By request, Rosemary will offer this great paper piecing class again. Knowledge of basic paper piecing is a must. These placemats are absolutely stunning once complete and make a perfect addition to any home décor. We have lots of options in colours to suit any home.
Instructor: Rosemary Mallory
Instruction fee: $25.00 in Superstore gift cards
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Double Diamond Bargello
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Wednesday, September 20th 10:00-5:00
There will be pre cutting for this class so you’ll get well on your way to making this stunner. You may think this one is difficult, well, not so much. If you’re intrigued, why not try it out. A confident beginner will have no problem with this one.
Instructor: Rosemary Mallory
Instruction fee: $25.00 in Superstore gift cards
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Winterberry Tree Skirt
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Saturday, September 30th 10:00-5:00
Everyone needs a beautiful tree skirt or, without the hole, a lovely table topper. With pre cutting and a dedication to sewing, you should complete the top in one day. Rosemary will show you a little trick the pattern doesn’t cover. Isn’t that why we love her classes?
Instructor: Rosemary Mallory
Instruction fee: $25.00 in Superstore gift cards. A pattern download purchase printout will be required. The instructions are provided on the supply requirement guide.
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Ongoing class dates and upcoming events
Total Eclipse
September 23rd and October 21st
Prairie Star
September 28th and October 26th
Weekend Block Party 2017 (Ramada Inn) (full)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday October 27, 28 & 29. Friday starts at 5:00 and ends Sunday at 8:00 pm. Quilt all day and night. This weekend event is full but watch for our next year’s event and get in early to avoid disappointment.
We hope you come in for our classes or our Free Sew Days. In order to continue to offer classes, please purchase your supplies in the shop. The classroom has to support itself at least a bit.
We’ll continue our late night Friday Fun Days that begin at 10:00 and end at 8:00. Please let us know if you’re coming and everyone is welcome. You bring all your own supplies; sew or visit. We certainly appreciate that you support us with your project choices.
We are always making quilts for the refugees so come in and join us! We have loads of donated fabric for you to use. All we need is your time.