NOTES
FROM THE NEEDLE
JANUARY 2012
Contents:
CHATTING
WITH CYNTHIA
BLOCK OF THE MONTH
20th
ANNIVERSARY
- January 20
MULTI-TALENTED
TOTE CLASS
- January 21 & 28
THRIFTY
30s CLUB
- January 22
2012
THIMBLEBERRIES QUILT CLUB
MARK
YOUR CALENDAR
CHATTING
WITH CYNTHIA --
We
have certainly been enjoying the unseasonably nice days that
January has blessed us with. The best part--the weather has
allowed travel so we have seen many more customers than
previous Winters. Fabric salespeople have also been out in
force; just wait until their beautiful fabric begins filling
our shelves!
2012 has also brought along new classes and
events. Our calendar is already polka-dotted with these; hope
you can join us for some.
How is last year's fabric room
organization going? Did you keep your plan going or was it
too steep a task to venture last year? Even if you are not
ready to organize, perhaps you are determined to not keep
every small scrap of fabric. An easy solution for someone who
hates to throw away fabric: Keep an old pillowcase near your
cutting area. Throw the scraps in there and when full, sew
shut. Be sure no pins, needles, etc. find their way in. This
functional scrapbag can be used as an animal bed, extra
padding when packing, etc. If it becomes soiled, torn or worn
out it can be easily disposed of. For most the quilters the
guilt is over by then. They know their fabric had been a
comfort to others, even if it wasn't in a quilt. Keep
Stitching!
BLOCK OF THE MONTH --
Four Seasons at Minglewood by Debbie Roberts begins in January for this 12 month Block of the Month. Christmas or Blackbird Designs are the two colorway choices (But Cynthia said she could be talked into Ks Troubles too). One to four blocks per month will be made depending on which quilt size you choose. This sampler draws from 15 Traditional pieced blocks and allows for some custom choices on your part. Prices include Book, Blocks, Sashing, Borders and Binding. (This pricing does not include tax or shipping/handling.) Your choice in sizes:
Setting A uses 32 pieced blocks--101” x 101” is $19.99 per Month
Setting Q uses 20 pieced blocks--88” x 103” is $18.99 per Month
Setting L uses 15 pieced blocks--80” x 107” is $17.99 per Month
Setting T uses 13 pieced blocks--78” x 78” is $15.99 per Month
Ginger
Rose by
Nancy Murty (same designer as Tea Time) will be available in
February. You will make a 73” x 90” quilt using
traditional pieced blocks. The quilt is in rich warm browns,
orange, rust, green, yellow and black. Ginger Rose is an
8-month
program
and will run $20.29
per month.
Price include Book, Blocks, Sashing, Borders and Binding.
(This pricing does not include tax or shipping/handling.)
Strip
Six
is a new book out by Daniela Stout of Cozy
Quilt Designs.
We are adapting the book to allow you a monthly strip
experience and quarterly projects. The way this will work:
1. You choose the colorway, the size and the setting for
your project.
2. You pre-register so your strips will be
pre-cut & ready for you.
3. Your fabric & book
fee is distributed over 3 months.
4. Month 1 you recieve
half of your blocks' strips, Month 2 the other half, &
Month 3 includes borders and binding.
5. Month 4, you are
ready to move onto the next project. Of course, your book is
already paid for so from this time forward you are only
paying for strips and borders/binding.
Project #1 will
use Block Six. Color choices: Kansas Trouble, 30's or
Blue/Brown/Gold Batiks. Below is the chart of setting choices
with sizes and prices per month. We are scheduled to begin in
February. Now is the time you reserve your kit.
|
Straight |
On-Point |
Size |
|
$32.79 |
$35.89 |
Twin 66" x 96" |
|
$41.49 |
$44.89 |
Queen 90" x 100" |
|
$24.99 |
not available |
Throw 62" x 72" |
ANNIVERSARY
SALE -- January 20 - 20% off Books
MULTI-TALENTED
TOTE CLASS -- Saturdays, January 21 & 28,
1-5 pm
This large tote is perfect for your quilting
projects, travel, baby supplies, shopping, dog carrier, etc.
Jelly Roll with pockets, quilt-as-you-go, and zipper
techniques will be taught by Debbie Zellner. Class fee is $20
plus pattern and supplies. Please call 620-736-2942 to Sign
Up for Class.
Thrifty 30s
Club
is now
TRENDY THERAPY -- 4th
Sunday, January 22,
2 - 5 pm
Just imagine sewing a project among friends -
kind of like therapy. You choose fabrics of your choice and
most projects can be finished in one day. Covered
Journal
(photos, calendar, recipes, scrap book, journal writing) is
January’s project is taught by Janet Guthrie. Fee is
$10 + supplies. You are always welcome to join this club at
any time, just Call for a Supply List and let us know if you
plan to come.
2012
THIMBLEBERRIES QUILT CLUB --
Thursday, February 1,
10 am OR 7 pm
Saturday,
February 3,
10 am
Join us with three (3) choices of time to attend
this monthly meeting which meets about an hour. Meetings
include:
***New Projects explained
***New Techniques
shown
***New Fabric, Books, Patterns & Notions
displayed
***Show and Share is given by club members
***Quick Demonstration presented
***Percentage Off
Regular Priced Merchandise
***Refreshments shared
***Membershp
Fee is $21.46 (tax included) is a
lower fee. If you would like a registration form or more
information, call 620-736-2942 or email needle@sktc.net.
The
Pattern Party
has begun! Pattern Party is 12 months of Quilting & Party
Treats, designed by Lynette Jensen for Thimbleberries. There
are 4 Seasonal Quilts, 4 Bonus Projects, 1 Stitchery Sampler
and 24 Fun Party Treats.
We have begun making the
Spring "Love Me Tender" project. We will be happy
to include you among the monthly kits, or quarterly kits. To
sign up or find out more about this kit and the other 2012
Pattern Party projects call 620-736-2942 or email
needle@sktc.net.
(I'm hoping later next week we will finally have time to
catch up a bit, then we will post pictures and info on our
website.)
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR --
Stash
Pot Pie: Scrappy Quilt - Saturday, February 18,
10 am - 1 pm
Using your scraps, you will make a lap or
twin size quilt top. This was a fun class that meets every
other month that began in 2011 and continuing into 2012.
Texture
Magic
Wallet - Thursday, February 23 -OR- Saturday, February 25,
10 am - 2:30 pm
You will make a wallet with the outside
resembling Smocked or Shirred Fabric using Texture
Magic.
Inside the wallet has all of the compartments you need.
Taught by Larry Ford, The Bag Man. He has named this pattern
The Perfect Wallet. With all the necessary function on the
inside, and the fun on the outside--what more would you want
in a wallet! Once you have learned all his tricks you will
want to make one to match every purse you own, or at least
one for every friend and family! Class fee is $25 + Pattern &
Supplies. Class minimum is 6 so please register early and ask
for supplies. 
Trapunto
Technique - Thursday, March 8 -OR- Saturday, March 10,
10 am - 2:30 pm
Trapunto adds dimension to a design by
adding extra layers of batting. This is a new technique to an
old process. You will make a 10 - 12" square which may
later be used for a bag, wallet, or pillow top. The Bag Man,
Larry Ford, will teach this class. His samples are beautiful,
but we feel confident that you, too, can conquer this
technique. Class fee is $25 + Supplies. Please call before
class so we can reach our 6 person minimum and to ask for the
supply list.
RUNNIN'
OF THE STRIP - Saturday, March 17
National
Quilting Day
is showcased with Runnin' of the Strip sponsored by Sunflower
Quilts,
Material
Girls
and Needle
in a Haystack.
You can collect a strip pack at each shop to make Sonora
Large Throw Quilt. This is a fun day we all look forward to
each year. Mark your calendar, start planning how many will
fit in your car and realize more info will come in the
following months.
Cynthia
Washburne
Needle
in a Haystack
207
Q Road, North side of 400 Hwy
Severy, KS 67137
620
- 736 - 2942
Store
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 1 to 5
pm
Our
website: http://www.needlenahaystack.com
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