Please be advised that we will be opening full time starting Monday,
June 1. Our normal business hours are Monday through Saturday from
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We will continue to adhere to the strict CDC
guidelines to keep you and our staff safe from Covid19. Some of our
staff and many of our customers have compromised immune systems, we ask
that everyone wear a mask while in the shop.
The shop schedule for this week is: Wednesday through Saturday from
10:00 - 2:00.
This is a very difficult time for
everyone right now. With the concerns regarding everyone's health
and well being, we will be changing our shop hours TEMPORARILY. Our
new hours will be 10:00 - 2:00 Wednesday through Saturday.
To stay in compliance with
Governor Kemp's Guidelines we are taking the following precautions:
No more than 10 people in the
shop at one time (since we do so many curb-side deliveries, this
isn't a concern.)
You are required to be at least 6
feet apart from anyone in the shop at all times. You can put your
fabric on the counter, step back and we will cut it for you. This
has worked well for everyone.
We disinfect after everyone
leaves the shop and throughout the day to keep everyone as safe as
possible.
We are offering curb-side
delivery for your convenience if you are not comfortable coming into
the shop. You may call us at 678-355-6776 and let us know what you
need, provide us with your credit card information and we will
deliver your purchase to the curb by your car.
If you want
to come into the shop, know we are constantly disinfecting
everything to the best of our ability. For everyone's safety and
well being, we are monitoring our own health before coming to work
and would appreciate everyone doing the same before coming into the
shop.
If you have a
mask, it would be good to wear it any time you are in public.
Since people are not bringing in
their Show & Tell projects for our newsletter, we would still like
to see what you have been up to. Simply reply to this email and put
your name in the subject line so we can add you picture to our
newsletter.
Thanks for your understanding
and patience in these trying times. This too shall pass and things
will get back to normal. Be sure to help your friends and neighbors.
Paper Piecing with Friends
Looking for a great place to sit and
work on your paper piecing project with
others who love the technique? Look no
further because we have the place for
you! Here is how easy it is:
Reserve your spot
Bring your favorite paper piecing
project (one you are currently working
on or start a new one)
The cost is only $5 to reserve your
spot. (This is not an instructor lead
class but we have ladies available who
have been paper piecing for years. It's
a great place to have fun and get some
paper piecing tips from others.) The
Paper Piecing with Friends events start
at 10:00 a.m. and goes until 4:00 p.m.
Here are the dates for the next Paper
Piecing with Friends events:
Thursday, June 25
Call the shop at 678-355-6776 or stop in
soon to reserve your spot. This class
fills up fast so sign up soon.
Sip & Sew Events
Be sure to sign up soon for our next Sip
& Sew event (see below). Sip & Sew runs
from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The cost is
$5.00. Bring something to "sip" on and
enjoy a day of sewing.
Thursday, June 11
Be sure to stop in or call to reserve
your spot as space is limited. Our
number is 678-355-6776.
CLASSES
Please be advised that we will postpone
all classes that are scheduled to be
held during the Shelter in Place
mandate. The safety of our customers,
staff and instructors is our main
priority at this time. Thank you for
your understanding and patience.
Birthstone Series Block of the Month
(Blocks May, June & July)) *NOTE:
REVISED CLASS DATES
Dates (Session #2): Saturday,
June 27 (10-2), July 25 (10-12)
Cost: $37.50
Instructor: Carol Stanek, Certified Gem
Affiliate
We are excited to be offering the
Birthstone Series Block of the Month by
MJ Kinman, Textile Artist. Each month
you will pick up your pattern and fabric
bundle and begin making a stunning 17”
birthstone block in class. These
birthstone blocks are NOT traditional
paper piecing, it’s a freezer paper
technique developed by MJ Kinman. The
January class will teach you the basic
techniques needed to create the blocks
and the following two months will cover
differences in that particular month’s
pattern. This is a confident beginner
quilt class.
Prairie Women's Sewing Circle (3-Month
Session) *
NEW CLASS DATE
Dates: Journey/Session 1: June 23 (10:00
- 12:00) or (2:00 - 4:00)
Cost: $37.50 Per Journey/Session
Instructor: Muriel Pfaff
A unique, monthly club that will take
you on a journey back in time as we
explore life along the Oregon Trail.
Gather together as the Prairie Women
did, and hear anecdotal stories about
their quilt-making, and what daily life
was like for those who traveled by wagon
trail. Each month we will be working on
quilt projects from The Prairie Women
Sewing Circle pattern set designed by
Pam Buda. At each monthly gathering, you
will receive a new quilt project pattern
along with tips, techniques, and
shortcuts for making the quilts. You
will also experience pioneer life in a
fun way with stories, food samples, and
an old-fashioned quilting bee-type
atmosphere. Each Journey/Session runs
for three months.
Beyond Beginning Quilting (5-Part
Class) NOTE: New
Dates
Dates: Wednesday, June 10 (10-1), June
17 (10-1), June 24 (10-1), July 1
(10-12) and July 8 (10-12)
Cost: $150
Instructor: Muriel Pfaff
A series of five classes designed as the
"next step" for those who have finished
their first quilt and are eager to learn
more. Brush up on piecing skills while
working on a sampler quilt and learning
techniques for making Quarter-Square
Triangles, Flying Geese, Square-In-A-
Square blocks, and more. Learn simple
design and setting techniques including
sashings, straight set, on point set,
and medallion set - each student will
select their own quilt setting. Size of
quilt made in class will depend on the
setting chosen. Beginner
Quilting/Piecing series or knowledge of
piecing is required.
Dates: Thursday, September 10 through
Saturday, September 12 (9:30 am to 4:00
pm daily)
Cost: $110
Instructor: Carol Stanek, Certified
Instructor for Judy Niemeyer Quilting
If you have started or want to start a
Judy Niemeyer project but just need some
help and direction so you can make
progress on your project, this is the
Retreat for you. You will have three (3)
full days of sewing while Carol is on
hand every day to assist you with your
project(s). Students will have a 4’
table for their project
work-space. Ironing and cutting stations
are available, however we would
recommend bringing a class size iron and
ironing station so you have easy access
to ironing. Students will receive a
Welcome Goodie Bag, and there will be
games and door prizes too throughout the
Retreat! Lunch will be provided Thursday
and Friday, along with beverages and
snacks. Saturday lunch is on your own.
LeMoyne Star Class *NEW
CLASS DATE
Date: Tuesday, June 16 (10:00 - 1:00 pm)
Instructor: Muriel Pfaff
Cost: $35
You’ll be seeing stars in this class –
classic LeMoyne stars, that is! Learn
the secret to making beautiful
eight-pointed stars with perfect points
and centers that lay flat every time!
This is a technique class and we will
focus on making stars in several
sizes. Easy and fun to make.
Disappearing Four Patch Charm School *NEW
CLASS DATE
Date: Friday, June 12 (10:00 - 12:30 pm)
Instructor: Muriel Pfaff
Cost: $30
You’ll be charmed, I’m sure, with all
the things you can do with charm packs!
This project looks complex, but such an
easy technique – it’s as simple as
sewing a Four Patch! And no Charm School
would be complete without a few
southern-style etiquette lessons thrown
in. Old-fashioned ‘charming’ fun!
Jack's Chain *Revised
Class Date
Date: Saturday June 13 (10:00 - 4:00)
Instructor: Jan Cunningham
Cost: $45
Jack's Chain is an old fashioned quilt
pattern that uses nine patches set on
angles to form circles. It is an
exercise in accuracy and lots of fun
with many variations for the
settings. You will bring 16 accurate 3
1/2" nine patches to class to complete a
section of this quilt.
Vintage Compass (A Judy Niemeyer
Quilting Pattern)
(3-Part class plus an optional pre-class
instruction)
Pre-Class Date: Monday, April 20
(10:00-12:00)
Class Dates - Monday, May 4, May 18 and
June 8 (10:00 - 4:00)
Cost: $80
Instructor: Lisa Showalter
Have you always wanted to learn how to
paper piece a Judy Niemeyer pattern but
thought they were too difficult? As long
as you know the paper piecing technique,
you will love this pattern! The
Pre-Class is optional but helpful for
those who want help selecting their
fabric and/or learning how to cut their
pieces prior to the class.
Scalloped Edges *NEW
CLASS DATE
Date: Friday, July 17 (1:00 - 4:00 pm)
Instructor: Muriel Pfaff
Cost: $35
Discover how easy it is to make perfect
scalloped edges. You will work on a
placemat in class to learn the technique
which can then be applied to clothing,
pillows, table runners, etc.
Special instructions will be given for
applying the technique to perfect
scalloped edges on quilts.
One-Block Wonder *REVISED
CLASS DATE
Date: Saturday, June 6 (10:00 - 4:30 pm)
Instructor: Nancy Hutchison
Cost: $60
"One Block Wonder" is the term used by
Rosenthal and Pelzmann in their books to
describe quilts composed of a single
repeating shape usually cut from one
fabric, and then put together in a
kaleidoscope arrangement. These quilts
are fascinating and require constant
input from the quilter, which makes for
an engaged experience until the last
stitch. There are many variables to
choose from when stitching, yet the
sewing itself is straight lines only
with no set in seams. Your original
block will result with many applications
for other block settings. Fabric choice
is important to the process so many
styles of fabric can be successful.
Note:
All classes are non-refundable if cancelled within two weeks of the
class date. Classes noted with an asterisk
(*) are
non-refundable after sign-up.
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