December 2011/January 2012 News
We’ve had a fabulous year once again. We’ve donated thousands of dollars worth of grocery gift cards to the Salvation Army and again this year we’re sponsoring three families so they can experience a wonderful Christmas. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished this year and I hope you are too. Remember, do something for someone less fortunate than yourselves.
We all can do it. There should be no poverty in this country and there should be no hunger. The grocery cards we collect for December will be from Superstore so we can top up our families as Superstore has the most choice of clothing, groceries etc.
All of our classes (except beginners) assume that you have “standard quilting procedures” and we don’t need to teach you what you learn in the beginners class. We teach you the “top” how you finish and quilt it is up to you. Of course we’re full of suggestions.
Come and try one of our fabulous Bernina sewing machines. They are the quality you expect in a sewing machine. We service what we sell and we offer follow up instruction on any machine you purchase from us. Ask our happy owners, they’re the best advertisement we could have.
Remember, we do machine quilting. Mister Quilter is often here to discuss what you need.
January/February 2012 Classes
Beginners Quilting
Tuesday & Wednesday, January 24th & 25th 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 7th & 8th 6:00pm - 9:00pm
In this great class you’ll learn terminology, correct tools, fabric quality, strip piecing, pressing, etc. Your two evening class will end with one complete placemat from cutting to sewing to quilting to binding. You’ll have the knowledge to try something more challenging and you’ll have the confidence to carry on with this rewarding hobby. Classroom machines are available for use; just let us know when you sign up if you need one.
Instructor: Kathy Deaton
Instruction fee: $85.00 (includes fabric, thread, batting to complete two placemats)
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Star Log Cabin
Wednesday, January 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday, January 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th 10:00am - 5:00pm
We have a kit with the pattern or you may choose your colour preference. This makes a nice large square topper or lap quilt. The layout is very interesting. If you love to sew, you’ll have fun making this quilt. We’re back to our format of one big project to keep you busy all month!
Instructor: Kathy Deaton
Instruction fee: $40.00 in grocery gift cards
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Overnighter
Saturday, January 28th 5:00pm - Sunday afternoon sometime.
Come and sew all night with a fabulous bunch of women. You can sew, sleep, watch movies, eat junk food, whatever you want. Please only sign up if you won’t be grumpy if you get overtired……and realize that some people may wish to sew all night so be prepared to sleep through it (ear plugs may be your best friend) We will have a limit of 8 participants.
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Quilters Tote
Saturday, February 4th or Thursday, February 9th 10:00am - 5:00pm
A class tote that holds your rulers and cutting mat makes your life so much easier. Have some pre work done and you’ll complete this handy bag in one day!
Instructor: Kathy Deaton
Instruction fee: $30.00 in grocery gift cards
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Wristie & Threadcatcher
Saturday, February 11th 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ellisha has designed a wrist cushion to hold all your pins so you can have them when you need them and they won’t be all over the floor! The threadcatcher is a perfect item to have next to your sewing machine. It collects pins in the attached pin cushion and has a bag for your garbage. It’s handy and cute at the same time.
Instructor: Kathy Deaton & Ellisha Nelson
Instruction fee: $30 in gift cards; both items will have a kit fee due at sign up.
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Sewing Machine Cover
Monday, February 13th 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, February 18th 10:00am – 5:00pm
You’ll have to be a bit of a designer because there are several options. Come and see our samples and decide which style you want to construct. Applique makes a nice accent so we’ll offer the one time use of our Accuquilt Go cutter for cutting any shapes for embellishment.
Instructor: Monday, (Corinne Bellavance). Saturday (Kathy Deaton)
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Amish With A Twist
Saturday, February 25,March 31,April28,May26, June23rd
10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday, February28, March 27, April 24, May29, June 26
10:00am - 5:00pm
This is a beautiful new block of the month. It will be over in June so just in time for summer vacation. At this point we’re waiting for the store kit. We will provide the time and space for you to sew your blocks here. You can work at your own pace with minimal instruction.
Fee: $350 (includes fabric and patterns to complete the quilt top)
Instructor: Kathy Deaton
Instruction fee: $40 in grocery gift cards
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Every Friday is Friday Fun Day. Let us know if you’re coming so we can get a place ready for you.
It’s a fun social day and evening.
We encourage you to come in and sew with us. We appreciate you using projects/fabric purchased from our store so we can continue to host these events with no admission charge.
About copyright, you must purchase or own the pattern or book for the class being taught. No photocopies will be allowed and each student must have their own purchased pattern or book. No photocopies will be allowed at any of our drop in days or Friday Fun Days.
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Other Notes
Please refrain from using any kind of perfume while taking a class or joining a group or coming to sew. There are a couple of people that have severe reactions, like death! Also, we’re tired of listening to your cell phone, your text sounds and your private conversations. It’s not polite. So don’t do it while taking classes, joining a group or coming to sew.
We continue to support those that design patterns. You will need to have your own purchased copy of a pattern that we teach, that you come in to sew on a play day, or group. If it’s a pattern we have designed then we can give you a copy…but you can’t copy and pass it on; it’s illegal. I hope you all understand how important it is. We want designers to keep on designing. If we don’t support them, they will stop creating.
A word about copyright
As you know, some of the classes we offer require you to purchase a book or pattern. Since the information contained in those books and patterns is considered "copyrighted" material, it is illegal to photocopy all or any portion of the information, even just to share with a friend to use during a class. We all want to support the creative efforts of the hard-working Designers who develop our favourite quilt patterns and encourage them to continue to publish and create.
In order to do that, we must properly compensate them for sharing their ideas with us by purchasing their books and patterns. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration!
Community Announcement
Here's a little community announcement for anyone in Prince George and area that wish to help this worthwhile venture.
My name is
Mandy and with the help of my friend
Liz, we have started a
not for profit organization that will help those who would not normally be able to afford a prom dress receive one for free. We are calling it Prince George Dress Dreams.
A
facebook page has been started to advertise and inform the community of our endeavor:
Click Here to visit our Facebook Page
What Prince George Dress Dreams is looking for, is a few students to be nominated by a teacher, Councilor, or a member of our community not related to the student.
These students should be of a "deserving" nature. A student that may be low income, a teen mom, have overcome adversity, gone through an illness or perhaps experienced the loss of a family member. All nominated must be graduating this year.
This is the first year for this project, but we are hoping it will be received warmly by the community.
We feel that there is a need in our community for this project and we were hoping that your organization could help us out by spreading the word.
Please let me know if you need more info.
You can e-mail me at
mpmakeup@shaw.ca
or call my cell
250-301-8401